Welcome back to Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, the podcast where we make technology simple, fun, and easy enough to share at the dinner table! In Episode 6, we scratched the surface of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs). Now, in Episode 7, we’re peeling back another layer and diving deeper into how these models
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Welcome back to Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, the podcast from GetMeCoding.com where we make learning to code, exploring tech, and building confidence fun and approachable for kids, parents, and teachers! This episode kicks off a brand-new AI series. Over the next few weeks, we’ll break down Artificial Intelligence step by step, leading you straight into
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Welcome back to Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, the podcast from GetMeCoding.com where we make learning to code, exploring technology, and building confidence fun and approachable for kids, parents, and teachers. In this episode, Mr. Fred dives into the LEGO Chicken Challenge, a hilarious but powerful teamwork activity that shows just how important clear communication and
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Welcome back to Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, the podcast from GetMeCoding.com where we make learning to code, exploring tech, and building confidence fun and approachable for kids, parents, and teachers! In this episode, Mr. Fred dives into the big question: “Why should you learn to code?”…..even in a world where artificial intelligence is everywhere. Episode
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Welcome to another episode of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, the official podcast of GetMeCoding.com! In this episode, Mr. Fred breaks down the basics of coding—what it is, why it matters, and how anyone can get started, regardless of age or background. Key Topics Covered: Takeaway: Coding isn’t just for tech professionals—it’s a creative, empowering skill
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In This Episode 4 surprising Apollo 11 guidance computer software nuggets How Margaret Hamilton’s code powered the Moon landing Tech Tip: Learning from legacy codebases Resources: Deep-dive article & YouTube walkthrough Introduction Welcome to Episode 2: Moonshots & Milestones of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks, the family-friendly STEM podcast from GetMeCoding.com. Today we mark two July
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In This Episode Introduction Welcome to Launch Code, the very first episode of Mr. Fred’s Tech Talks—the ultimate family tech podcast from GetMeCoding.com. I’m Mr. Fred, a college professor, former Marine officer, and lifelong tinkerer. If you’ve ever wondered how to get started with coding for kids, demystify artificial intelligence explained, or find simple STEM
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Last Updated: May 1, 2025 Did you know that 81% of hacking-related breaches happen because of weak or stolen passwords? With AI-powered password cracking tools becoming more common, it’s more important than ever to take password safety seriously. This World Password Day (May 2nd), let’s make sure you’re doing everything you can to protect your
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Why AI is the Future (and Why Kids Need to Learn It!) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just something out of a sci-fi movie—it’s everywhere! From voice assistants like Alexa to AI-powered games, kids are already interacting with AI in their daily lives. But as AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity become more
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