This episode was originally published on February 1, 2022.

In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work productivity, specifically those that force us to rethink how we work. Our co-hosts also discuss their work resolutions/goals for using technology and being productive.

SHOW NOTES

Books
*The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
*ReWork - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Remote - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Make Time - Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky

Tools mentioned
*Pinboard
*IFTTT
*Day One
*No code tools

EDTECH EXAMINED CONTACT:
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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the legacy of Windows 10 (successes and controversies), Windows' evolution, how to get an extra year of Windows 10 support for free, and our favourite Windows features.

SHOW NOTES

Bloomberg: Apple is enticing Windows 10 users to switch to Mac/iPad

Paul Thurrott: Windows 10 Legacy

Lex Fridman podcast: Dave Plummer interview (former Microsoft veteran)

Dave’s Garage: Dave Plummer’s YouTube channel on PC/software history, deep dives into hardware, retro hardware, and interviews with industry legends.

Steven Sinofsky's book: Hardcore Software: Inside the Rise and Fall of the PC Revolution

TIPS

Engadget: Get extended Windows 10 support for free!

Reddit: Hidden/lesser-known Windows features

TIME STAMPS

00:00:53 - Reflection on Windows

00:06:02 - Legacy of Windows 10

00:25:54 - Apple going after Windows 10 users to switch

00:27:22 - Get a year of Windows 10 support for free!

00:32:01 - Favourite Windows features

00:41:54 - Wrap up

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca

X: @examiningpod

LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/examining



TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
X: @egchristiansen

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the new Sora 2 video generator from OpenAI and a startling Wired report about how public and government information was gathered from satellites using only $800 worth of equipment.

SHOW NOTES

• Sora 2 AI video generator
• Wired: Satellites are leaking the world's secrets

TIME STAMPS

00:02:51 - Sora 2 AI video generator

00:22:49 - Satellites are leaking the world's secrets (Wired)

CONTACT:

Website: examining.ca
X: @examiningpod
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/examining

TEAM INFORMATION:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
X: @egchristiansen

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans