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Hands-on Nintendo Switch 2, light bulb security cam & passkey basics (124, June 7, 2025)

Rich gave his first impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 . Looking for details on how to get it? Check out  TheShortcut.com Jim in British Columbia wonders if an advertisement he sees on Facebook for a $29 pallet full of returned Amazon goods is legitimate. Drew in Costa Mesa is looking for a solid basic printer/copier. Rich recommends the Brother  L2240DW —grab it through a cashback site like  Shopback  to earn a little money back, since this model rarely goes on sale. Rich mentioned  CamelCamelCamel  as a way to check to see if Amazon products ever go on sale. Wyze has a new  security camera  that installs as easily as screwing in a light bulb—because that’s exactly how you do it. Spencer in North Carolina has some advice on getting your computer to update to Windows 11. Here’s a quick 20-second scam  rule : if a message is unexpected and wants you to take action—pause, verify, and don’t rush. Margie Want some suggestions on AI screenwriting tools:  Nolan ,  AIScreenwriter ,  DeepStoryAI AT&T has a new  unlimited  senior plan for those 55 and up. It's just $40/month. And no, it's not just you. Apple Mail is having  issues  on iOS 18.5. Hopefully a fix is in store soon. Rich mentioned  Wispr Flow  as an incredible smarter voice to text app for the iPhone. Here are the  best apps  to create a watch list of the movies you want to stream. Bryan Bishop (Bald Bryan) will talk cancer, movies and his new  newsletter  all about helping you find the best movies on your streaming services. Jim in Hemet wants to convert HEIC images to JPEGs on Windows. Rich suggests using the  Vert  website or the  CopyTrans  app. iPhone users can also switch from High Efficiency to  Most Compatible  in camera settings to avoid HEIC files altogether. Photoshop is  now  on Android. Marshall is having issues with the battery on his Samsung S25 Ultra. Rich mentioned using the battery diagnostic tool in the  Members  app. Mark in Winnetka is wondering if there's a good way to build a family tree without taking a DNA test. Mentioned:  Geni.com A new  survey  says the sweet spot for productivity is 75 minutes of focused work followed by a 33-minute break. It’s all about balance. Mint Mobile users now have  access  to RCS messaging. Andrew Shikiar of the FIDO Alliance will explain  passkeys  – what they are, why they matter, and how they’ll change the way you log in. Tools mentioned: Paiback  tracks airfare after you book—if the price drops, they’ll try to get you a credit. Use my referral code 351116198944 for your first $25 in savings commission free. Hobby Scan  helps card collectors quickly scan and check what their cards are worth. Notion’s AI Meeting Notes  feature automatically creates smart, detailed recaps of your online meetings. Rich On Tech Episode 124 - June 7, 2025 Rich DeMuro brings you the latest tech news, helpful tips, gadget reviews, and more—plus interviews with industry experts—all in this weekly show. Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in! Email your question  here . How to Listen: 🎙️  Live on  KFI AM 640  – Los Angeles, Saturdays from  11 AM – 2 PM PT 🎙️  Rebroadcast on  710 WOR  – New York City, Sundays from  8 PM – 11 PM ET 📻  Syndicated on 450+ affiliates nationwide Get the podcast to via  RSS ,  iHeartRadio ,  Apple Podcasts  and  Spotify . Follow Rich on  X ,  Instagram  and  Facebook . Download the MP3  here  (choose episode, then scroll to bottom of page and look for ”Download”) Paid newsletter  subscribers  get ad-free, HQ audio  here . Referral links  for services I lik

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