Best ways to back up your digital life, ChatGPT comes to your car & Samsung adds blood pressure tracking (Episode 168, April 4, 2026)
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In this comprehensive episode of Rich on Tech, host Rich DeMuro delivers a vital guide to securing digital life through robust backup strategies, emphasizing the 3-2-1 rule and practical tools like iCloud, Google Drive, Time Machine, and third-party solutions such as NAS and Parachute Backup. He highlights critical pitfalls—like iCloud’s mirror behavior that deletes photos from the cloud when removed from a device—and offers workarounds, including Amazon Photos for unlimited free photo storage for Prime members. The episode covers major tech advancements: Samsung’s new blood pressure tracking on Galaxy Watch 4 and newer models (requiring monthly calibration), ChatGPT integration into CarPlay for voice-only in-car assistance, and Google’s AI-powered 'Ask Maps' feature for smarter travel planning. DeMuro also shares long-awaited updates, such as the ability to change a Gmail address after 20 years, and provides cybersecurity tips, including enabling Lockdown Mode for high-risk users and resetting compromised routers. Guest insights from Johnny Jett, Jefferson Graham, and Luis enrich the discussion with advice on photography (clean lens, charged battery, managed storage), AI photo editing tools like Apple’s Eraser and Gemini, and the value of community support. The episode concludes with listener testimonials praising the show’s accessibility and tech upgrades, including a glowing review of the MacBook Neo’s performance, and promotes mental health awareness through a public service announcement and the Audible comedy series 'Big Age,' celebrating aging with humor and heart.
Always maintain at least one backup of your digital data, preferably using the 3-2-1 rule: three copies, on two different storage types, with one offsite.
Use Amazon Photos for unlimited free photo backup (for Prime members) and disable video uploads to avoid storage limits.
Samsung Galaxy Watch blood pressure tracking requires monthly calibration with a traditional cuff and is not a medical device.
ChatGPT is now available in CarPlay via voice-only interaction, though it doesn’t use live location data.
Choose the 15-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip for optimal screen space, performance, and up to 8 years of longevity.
…and 4 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Critical Importance of Backing Up Your Digital Life
“One backup is better than no backup at all, especially now that so much of our life is in the cloud.”
How to Back Up Your Phone, Computer, and Photos
“Turn on Amazon, download Amazon Photos to your phone. That will be an unlimited backup of every photo. And if you delete stuff from your phone, it's not going to delete from Amazon Photos.”
Google Maps AI Mode, ChatGPT in Your Car, and Samsung Blood Pressure Tracking
“I almost don't want to tell you about this because it's so good and every recommendation I've gotten from this has been fantastic.”
Gmail Address Changes, Spam Prevention, and Voice Scam Awareness
The episode covers the long-awaited ability to change a Gmail address after 20 years. DeMuro also provides strategies for dealing with spam, including not opening suspicious emails and disabling remote image loading. He discusses AI voice cloning scams and the importance of not answering unknown calls to avoid voice data harvesting.
Choosing the Right MacBook Air: Size, Specs, and Value
“Just that two extra inches, I'm not kidding, makes a huge difference, especially today when you're typing, you're on the web, you're using AI, all this stuff. It makes a big difference to have the extra real estate on the screen.”
“I almost don't want to tell you about this because it's so good and every recommendation I've gotten from this has been fantastic.”
“If you are legitimately being stalked or harassed or tracked, you really have to figure out what is happening, why it's happening, and protect yourself the best you can.”
“Turn on Amazon, download Amazon Photos to your phone. That will be an unlimited backup of every photo. And if you delete stuff from your phone, it's not going to delete from Amazon Photos.”
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Rich DeMuro
person
MacBook Air
product
Google Maps AI Mode
other
Jefferson Graham
person
Amazon Photos
other
Samsung Galaxy Watch
other
ChatGPT in CarPlay
other
Alex Oberg
person
Helix
organization
Gmail Address Change
other
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