Be Your Own Nerd | Technology Help and Advice Podcast | I Help Make The Tech In Your Life Fun Again

Shawn Park

Is technology driving you crazy? Do you need your tech questions answered? Do you need tech help with a device such as your computer or cell phone? Is technology driving you crazy?

You’ve come to the right place! I will help you make the tech in your life fun again.

I have over 35+ years of technology experience and expertise. I love helping people understand how to learn and use technology.

I want to help you, "Be Your Own Nerd".

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20 episodes
Updated Apr 1, 2024

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Apr 1, 2024 · 11 min
World Backup Day 2024
This episode discusses World Backup Day and why you should always back up your data. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Jan 16, 2024 · 1 min
Educate Your Grandparents About Scams
This episode discusses why you should always educate your grandparents about scams. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Jan 16, 2024 · 3 min
My Wife Was Hacked!
This episode discusses why you should always be careful when giving applications access to your Facebook login/account. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Jan 5, 2024 · 2 min
Be Careful When Searching for a Website Domain Name
This episode discusses why you must be careful when searching for and purchasing a domain name for your website. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Dec 27, 2023 · 1 min
Amazon Prime Video is Going to Start Showing You Ads
This episode discusses Amazon's latest announcement regarding ads on Amazon Prime Video. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Dec 19, 2023 · 2 min
Stop Dropbox From Giving Your Data to AI
This episode discusses how to stop Dropbox from sharing your private data with OpenAI/ChatGPT. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Dec 12, 2023 · 3 min
How to Get Apple's iMessage on Your Android Device
This episode discusses how to get Apple's iMessage onto your Android device. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Dec 11, 2023 · 2 min
Apples Releases iOS 17.2
This episode discusses some of the new features in iOS 17.2. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Nov 16, 2023 · 2 min
Google Will Start Deleting Your Inactive Google Accounts Starting December 1st
This episode discusses why you need to login to your inactive Google account before December 1st, 2023. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Nov 14, 2023 · 3 min
Downloading Software - Be Careful of What You Click on Google
This episode discusses why you must be very careful about clicking software links in your Google search results. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Nov 8, 2023 · 2 min
Apple Releases iOS 17.1.1
This episode discusses the latest iOS 17.1.1 release and if you should upgrade or not. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Nov 7, 2023 · 3 min
What Is Currently the Best Way to Block YouTube Ads? - November 2023 Edition
This episode discusses the latest and greatest extension that can block ads when you watch YouTube. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Nov 6, 2023 · 4 min
Take Pictures of Your Device Before Sending It In
This episode discusses why you should take pictures of your device before trading it in or sending it in for repair/service. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Nov 2, 2023 · 6 min
What Do If Your Internet Is Misbehaving
This episode discusses the steps to test your internet what what to do if you are having issues and your Internet is misbehaving. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Oct 27, 2023 · 2 min
Always Encrypt and Backup Your Device Before Sending It in for Repair
This episode discusses why it's always important that you encrypt and backup your device before sending it in for repair. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Oct 26, 2023 · 4 min
How to Watch YouTube Without Ads - October 2023 Edition
This episode discusses YouTube's attempt to stop us from using ad blockers and how you can still watch YouTube for free without ads. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Oct 25, 2023 · 2 min
Apple Releases iOS 17.1
This episode discusses the the latest iOS 17.1 release and why you should update to it. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Oct 24, 2023 · 3 min
No, The Post Office Isn't Going to Text You
This episode discusses the latest USPS (United States Postal Service) scam text message that is going to everyone's cell phones. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Sep 19, 2023 · 1 min
iOS 17 is Released - Should You Update?
This episode discusses if you should update to iOS 17. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!
Sep 15, 2023 · 1 min
How to Turn Off Google Chrome's Ad Tracking
This episode discusses how to turn off Google Chrome's new ad tracking technology in the Google Chrome web browser. Hello, and welcome to the Be Your Own Nerd podcast. My name is Shawn, and I help make the tech in your life fun again. It can be anything you have questions about or trouble with, such as your laptop, phone, TV, etc. You can always reach out to me on my website, BeYourOwnNerd.com. You can also submit your tech questions to include in a future podcast. Have a great tech day!