



Code Wars: Clones, Consoles & Copyrights
Who really owns the software you buy, and what happens when someone figures out how to recreate it? This week on User Friendly 2.0, we're diving into the growing controversy around Sony's PlayStation 5 and new developments that could let PS5 games run on ordinary PCs. Meanwhile, advances in artifi…

Hackers, Hardware & Game Night
This week on User Friendly 2.0, we explore technology from two very different angles. First, we take a look at hacking devices. From security-testing tools to surprisingly inexpensive gadgets that interact with wireless signals, RFID, NFC, and other everyday technologies, we examine what these dev…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the digital threats facing businesses and individuals continue to evolve. This week, Jessica Kearney of the Travelers Institute joins us to explore the current state of cybersecurity, the threats you should watch for, and the practical steps we can all…

The Hover
This week's episode starts with the news and ends with the joy of hovering in a Gravity jet suit. Listen to hear what Bill has to share. Hosts: Bill Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

Rose City & Holiday Lights
Join us this week for our annual holiday light technology show. We have access to the same tech that ran amusement parks a few years ago - right at your house. The team attended the Rose City Comic Con and had a wonderful time. We discuss the highlights in the second segment. Bill offers his re…

ComicCons 2026 and Summer Q&A
Join us this week as we discuss comic conventions and answer some of your questions. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Audio Tech
What is Dolby? What is THX? What do these things mean in movies and audio? This week we'll look at your questions about audio tech and discuss a bit about recording history. We will also cover professional Dungeon Masters and this week's news. William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, Gretchen Winkler

Capacitor Plague
How do you maintain retro and other older electronics? What can go wrong? Today, we'll look at some of your questions about the risks and best ways to keep our old electronics working. This week, we also have the sad duty of saying goodbye to 2 legendary performers, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. …

Game Consoles that Failed
We chat about the news, LEGO Saturn V progress, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, and a bunch of home video game products that just didn't make it. Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler

History of Memory and Processors
Hang out with us for the news, and then our second section focuses on the progression of computer memory and processors. So much has changed over the decades. Hosts: William Sikkens, Bill Snodgrass, and Gretchen Winkler