Words from Nerds 180: Use the Force, Mickey




Words from Nerds – Same3Guys show

Summary: The Force is with Disney as they make a major purchase. Google wants to help you with Windows 8. And we talk in-depth about the pros and cons of putting all of your data in the cloud. All this, plus a mobile app that's  out of this world and our week in Nerd History. Mobile App of the Week: Solar Walk - Saturn - iTunes store - this is so cool and its free! 125MB so its big but you can explore all of these except IO... Nerd News: Breaking news: George Lucas has sold his LucasFilm empire to the Disney company. Star Wars 7 will be out in theaters in 2015. Here’s how to Get your Google Back if you are using Windows 8. Backing Up Your Data To The Cloud Is it a good idea to store everything in the cloud? How much is too much? Is keeping your SSNs and all of your confidential data in the cloud (Google Drive in this case) wise? Is using 2 factor with a strong password enough? Encrypted her smart phone. Can Google get hacked? Chance that Google goes away? This Week in Nerd History: October 28, 1636 – A vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony establishes the first college in what would become the United States, today known as Harvard University. October 29, 1787 – Mozart's opera Don Giovanni receives its first performance in Prague. October 28, 1886 – In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty.   Subscribe to the WFN podcast. It's 100% free and 200% fun!