The Gift Guide for Apple Fans, DIY Geeks, and Office Productivity

What’s the best Apple gear to give this year? Should every nerd build their own 8-bit computer? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick share Christmas gift ideas, plus the troubling truth behind Amazon’s DRM changes and Instacart’s shifting prices. The post The Gift Guide for Apple Fans, DIY Geeks, and Office Productivity appeared first on StarQuest Media.

This week’s Christmas Gift Guide spotlights tech that sparks curiosity, from KiwiCo kits and 3D pens to Arduino starters and game-dev courses with Thomas Sanjurjo. Dom Bettinelli adds smart car upgrades—plus a bold question: Are we ready for a moral framework for AGI? The post The Gift Guide for Future Makers, Coders, and Drivers appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Advent begins. Help StarQuest bring faith and reason to the world. Become a $10/month patron (or increase your current donation by $10 per month) and be among the first 400 donors to receive a Mysterious World sticker signed by Jimmy and Dom. Your gift is matched up to $15,000. The post This Advent, Help StarQuest Continue the Mission appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can a wallet, a bug-themed game, or a hard drive make a great gift? Absolutely. Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott & Fr. Andrew Kinstetter share tech-savvy holiday gift picks—from storage & Switch games to AirTag gear. Plus: new AI detection & Apple’s digital ID. The post Christmas Gift Guide: Must-Haves for Games, Travelers, and Techies appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Are Catholic prayer apps helping or hindering our spiritual lives? Dom, Fr. Joseph, and Tom compare the best apps for daily prayer, novenas, and more—plus, are AI algorithms ruining house hunting and music discovery? The post 12 Top Catholic Prayer Apps: Which One Is Best for You? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Your car knows too much—and it’s selling that info. Dom Bettinelli and Leo Devick expose the disturbing privacy failures in modern vehicles, challenge digital ethics, and discuss tech accountability. The post Is Your Car Spying on You? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A therapy breach worse than fiction. Smart homes that spy on you. A ransomware attack that crippled hospitals. Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack chilling tech horror stories—and how to defend yourself. The post Tech Horror Stories: Ransomware, Smart Home Hacks & Data Breaches appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Email isn’t safe—and we’re still doing it wrong. Dom Bettinelli and Pat Scott expose major email pitfalls and practical solutions: from aliases to phishing threats, tools to backups. Can better habits save us from inbox overload? The post Email Hygiene Isn’t Over — Round 2 of Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving Tools appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Tired of muddy audio and tinny Bluetooth speakers? This episode unpacks how to actually enjoy your digital music—whether you’re using lossless formats, wired headphones, or portable gear. Dom Bettinelli and Tom Grelinger get into real-world setups, sound quality tips, and gear that makes a difference. Want better sound without going full audiophile? Start here. The post Get the Most from Your Digital Music appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How much are you paying just to watch one show? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier unpack rising streaming costs, the push toward ads, bundling’s cable-like return, and why younger viewers are ditching it all for YouTube. The post Streaming Overload: Ads, Price Hikes & the Return of Bundles appeared first on StarQuest Media.