Your Own Cloud: The Case for Network-Attached Storage

A NAS isn't just a storage box — it's your own private cloud. Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier unpack network-attached storage: what it is, who needs one, and how to get started without a computer science degree. The post Your Own Cloud: The Case for Network-Attached Storage appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Joanne Mercier open their computer bags — from a priest's pocket essentials to a tactical backpack loaded with cables. The Vatican also has thoughts on the Church's digital future. The post Cables, Clerics, and Tactical Backpacks appeared first on StarQuest Media.

AI sounds confident even when it's wrong. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Joseph Sund, and Tom Grelinger share a five-step verification workflow for AI outputs — because plausibility is not the same as truth, and authority belongs to people, not machines. The post The Second Opinion Workflow: How to Fact-Check Your AI appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Parish livestreams: prayerful tool or accidental “show”? Dom Bettinelli and Joanne Mercier break down audio-first setups, stable camera habits, privacy, and liturgical framing—plus quick reactions to Apple’s MacBook Neo, iPhone 17E, and more. The post Livestream Mass, Don’t Turn It Into A Show appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Your devices don’t just respond—they anticipate. Smart tech now nudges, predicts, and guides daily life. But when automation shapes habits and choices, are we still free? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo examine agency, consent, virtue, and reclaiming silence in an always-on world. The post Ambient Computing: Are You Making Free Choices? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is a computer still necessary—or can a tablet or phone handle daily life? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Tom Grelinger weigh real-world needs across ages and careers. Are we overbuying tech we don’t actually use? The post Do You Really Need a Computer in 2026? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Billions are stolen from seniors each year—why is it so hard to stop? Dom Bettinelli, Tom Grellinger, and Pat Scott expose today’s most dangerous scams and share practical safeguards every family should implement now. The post How to Scam-Proof Your Parents (Without Offending Them) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

TV buying isn’t just about screen size anymore. Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Leo Devick unpack privacy risks, long-term value, and ecosystem lock-in—plus why streaming boxes may outlast your smart TV and what truly future-proofs your setup. The post Smart TVs vs. Streaming Boxes appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is convenience worth the cost of privacy? Dom Bettinelli and Thomas Sanjurjo unpack what happens when you step away from Big Tech, why EU tools may protect users better, and how adding friction to tech habits can actually improve life. The post Escape the Walled Garden of Big Tech appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Can a digital Sabbath really work in 2026? Dom Bettinelli, Pat Scott, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter tackle whether constant connectivity is stealing our peace—and how intentional tech boundaries can restore prayer, family life, and freedom. The post The Digital Sabbath: A Rule for Life appeared first on StarQuest Media.