Episode notes
Keeping our email under control, how we pick our cellphone plans, whether we use noise-canceling headphones, and the things we do low-tech.
Clockwise
by Relay · English · Tech & Science
Clockwise is a rapid-fire discussion of current technology issues hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent and featuring two special guests each week. Four people, four topics--and because we're always watching the clock, no episode is longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Dean Sargent.
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