
Not To Be Technical
An approachable, comedic take on trending tech news and lifestyle topics. Join us for some fun, laughs, and learn about relevant technology. Hosted by Charlie, Nafis & sometimes Gary /// Follow on Instagram @nottobetechnical
Episodes
47 episodes
45: Back from Montréal with a Shocking Life Hack
Nafis, Gary & Charlie just got back from Montreal and share some stories, including a fantastic life hack. We also dive into a potential recession, 3D-printing an ear, and Instagram updates. Here's the breakdown. Revealing...
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Episode 45
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57:37

44: We're Elite & Now Hiring
There have been massive tech layouts in recent months and we dive into the reasoning why, but first... Nafis still feels hypnotized and finally gives Charlie his respect. (1:25)Follow-Ups: Charlie has off...
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Episode 44
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45:23

43: Mother's Day Gift Guide & Actual Hypnosis
Mother's Day is here and we have an extensive, last-minute gift guide, but first... Nafis recounts getting hypnotized on stage by a comedian/hypnotist named Flip Orley and the lasting effects of ...
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Episode 43
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1:07:04

42: Robocalling & Nafis Bullies a 5-Year-Old
Robocalling and spam texts are bullying Americans every day, but RoboKiller might be able to help. We touch on Netflix's recent woes, subscription fatigue, and the latest with Elon Musk and Twitter. Here's the breakdown:Nafis has al...
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Episode 42
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46:02

41: BeReal & Our Couples Massage
BeReal is our favorite new social media app, and we explain why everyone should use it and add us immediately. But first, Nafis is relaxed, primarily due to an odd couples massage experience with Charlie. (1:35) Follow-...
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Episode 41
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43:37

40: Merging Uber + Taxis and VR + PPV
Uber and NYC Taxis are merging, while TikTok and Playstation Plus are expanding features and offerings. We dive into this, and so much more. Here's the breakdown. Nafis is excited about a local VR studio (
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Episode 40
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54:44

39: Dating Single Parents & Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings looks like it will stick around for the long haul, and hopefully, single parents will do the same on the new dating app, Stir. Here's the breakdown. An update on Gary Mann. (1:22)Charlie and Nafi...
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Episode 39
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42:26

38: Cuss-Free and Unfaithful
Gas prices are affecting everything right now, Uber & Lyft especially. We also dive into some new iOS features and a merger of streaming apps. But first... Nafis shares a tense situation when he is caught being unfaithful t...
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Episode 38
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33:21

37: Apple's Event & Nafis Plays a Dangerous Game on LimeWire
This week's Apple Event showcased a new budget iPhone SE and iPad Air, among other things like green colors and baseball. But first... Nafis "pranked" people while going out on the town in Miami. (1:19)Charlie is getti...
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Episode 37
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48:47

36: A.I. Powered Writing Assistants & Odd Partnerships
Most people write every day, so why not automate it with an A.I.-powered writing assistant? We dive into some free and paid options, but first...Nafis is feeling sexy with his contacts.Charlie has been getting ghosted on Of...
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Episode 36
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46:36

35: Truth Social & Anonymous Listener #1's Return
We dive into the new social network called "Truth Social" created by Donald Trump. We also talk about White Castle's Flippy 2 Robots and make Anonymous Listener #1's Pet Peeves & Hot Takes into a recurring segment. Here's the breakdown:&nbs...
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Episode 35
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57:39

34: MoviePass Returns, Chasity Belts & Private IG Story Likes
The $10 a month subscription failure from 2019, MoviePass, is back, but with a different business model. We go over exactly what went down when they failed, how and why they are coming back and our recommendations for movie theatre subscription...
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Episode 34
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52:12

33: Kind of Tech-Focused Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
It's the most romantic time of the year, and we have Valentine's Day gift ideas to share. Some are tech based, some are just lame and some are just damn good ideas. Here's the breakdown: Nafis is ready for a drink, and wo...
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Episode 33
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1:12:50

32: The Mount Rushmore of Pet Peeves
Everyone is back and we're building The Mount Rushmore of Pet Peeves on this episode. We also go over Cryptocurrency's latest dips, Facebook's new supercomputer, the new king of Spotify, Peloton's issues and more. Here's the breakdown.
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Episode 32
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1:08:43

31: Innovative, New Products from CES 2022 & COVID ED
CES 2022 (Consumer Electronics Show) happened this month and we share the most innovative, new products coming this year, as well as a very serious COVID related condition, Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard and Netflix raising p...
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Episode 31
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1:06:04

30: The Truth Behind iMessage vs Android Texting & Nafis Gets Scammed Buying NFTs
We're diving into Apple iMessage vs Android texting. The technology behind each, the powerful social implications to not using iMessage and why Apple is blocking a unified solution for their own gain. We also go over Nafis getting scammed while...
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Episode 30
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1:13:53

29: Exposing Your Data in NTBT Wrapped 2021 & Is Charlie Misogynistic?
It's a new year and the boys are back sharing their own version of a "2021 Wrapped". We expose data we have about YOU: our listeners' most downloaded episodes, used devices, apps, even favorite music. We also have some demographic information l...
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Episode 29
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1:17:56

28: Overrated Holiday Traditions, 5G Crashing Planes & Annual Performance Reviews
On our 30th recorded episode (Ep. 28), we go over Annual Performance Reviews, 5G cellular service destroying airlines and our Mount Rushmore of Overrated Holiday Traditions, but first, Gary is back, for real (1:00)Nafi...
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Episode 28
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1:25:50

27: Nafis' Birthday, Log4j and 2021's Top Google Searches & Passwords
It's Nafis' birthday and we're going over the top passwords used in 2021, the biggest internet security risk in a decade and what people searched the most in Google this year, but first We hear from GaryNafis' Birthday...
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Episode 27
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1:07:24

26: Instant Deliveries, Spicy Tipping Takes & Security Camera Footage
Spicy takes are given out concerning delivery app tipping as the guys go over why delivery apps need to cater to instant needs to stay relevant, but first... The guys recount their Black Friday buys, including their first week ...
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Episode 26
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1:17:46

25: Spotify Is Taking Over, Retail Therapy & #FreeGaryMann
A plethora of new product releases and features are hitting Spotify, like audiobooks, music videos, Netflix show integration, lyrics and video podcasts. We dive in, but first... Nafis & Charlie recount their Black Friday re...
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Episode 25
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1:09:00

24: Thanksgiving, Hypothetical Car Issues & Insane Black Friday Data
The guys are finally all back together, just in time for Thanksgiving. We go through some trending tech and some interesting stats for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, but firstCharlie is back from vacation and we find out how the hel...
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Episode 24
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1:16:32

23: Preparing for Black Friday While Naked Without Charlie
In the first episode without Charlie, hosts Gary & Nafis touch on how to prepare for Black Friday with resources to use for tracking deals. Some of the websites recommended are Slickdeals,
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Episode 23
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1:09:42

22: Virtual Fitting Rooms, Dark Mode, Brookstone & Ferrets Suck
This episode dives into Virtual Fitting Rooms. What they are, how they work, Virtual Realty (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) use cases, benefits for both retailers and consumers, our first jobs as teenagers, body scanning, AI powered clothing su...
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Episode 22
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1:08:28
