WCCO Tech Talk: Recent Episodes
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In today’s episode we talked about the Netflix buffering issue millions of people experienced Friday night during the Paul-Tyson fight, as well as VPNs and password protection and overall software security - that and much more as Doug Swinhart is here to answer your technical questions on Tech Talk!
For Tech Talk today, we chatted about the importance of battery back ups, power supplies, some Windows 11 troubleshooting, browser questions and more as Doug Swinhart answers any and all questions regarding your technology and devices on Tech Talk!
Today we tackled questions regarding what to do with your hard drive, Mac Mini upselling, email troubleshooting in Windows 11, configuring your default security in Chrome, a printer power surge and home printer recommendations - that and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any and all questions you may have regarding your tech and devices on Tech Talk!
For today’s show we started with verification and protection from ransomware attacks and emphasizing the importance of securing your devices and information! Also we dive into more security troubleshooting issues, ‘Pie’ as an ad blocker and how it compares to other ad blockers - that and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any and all tech questions you may have on Tech Talk!
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to take your questions on those tech issues. During this episode, topics that are discussed include Intel's continuing issues, Starlink's influence on internet access, the type of antenna you should get for local channels on your TV, and clearing out the data from your address book.
Today we covered a lot more on the pros to PrivaZer, Windows troubleshooting, document filing and much more! If you have any tech questions - Doug Swinhart has you covered on Tech Talk
In today’s episode we chatted about the Windows app, double authentication, using multiple browsers, Google Chrome password troubleshooting - that and much more on Tech Talk with Doug Swinhart! We have all of your tech questions covered throughout the show!
Among the topics covered today we did a deep dive into the growing popularity of fiber among internet users in 2024 and the efficiency that comes with it. Also a startling issue with Zoom for one user, HP laptop troubleshooting, Gmail randomly emptying out and more! All of your tech questions answered by Doug Swinhart on Tech Talk!
After a week off, Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back to answer those nagging tech questions. Among this episode's topics, they cover the ongoing issues for Intel, handling duplicate copies of music files, finding a fast Internet provider, and more.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart join forces to answer your calls and texts on those nagging computer issues. This week, they focus on problems for Adobe and Kaspersky, the advantages of upgrading the hardware on your device, making the best of your email, and more.
We start the show with Doug sharing some new additions to Proton, VPN discussion, and the importance of double authentication. Recaptcha, Google monopoly and more! Plus we take any and all of your tech questions that you may have on this edition of Tech Talk!
Today we began the show talking a little bit about the chip issues Intel is facing that has made waves, cleaning your computer drive, alternatives to your router and much more! Doug Swinhart is here to answer any and all questions regarding your tech on Tech Talk!
Many businesses are still reeling from the CrowdStrike attack last Friday, mostably Delta Airlines - we discuss that, its Microsoft operating system could be an issue as well. We also dive into Linux and Windows troubleshooting, VPN’s for television and entertainment, wiping your computer clean and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any tech questions and troubleshooting on today’s Tech Talk!
It was a crazy and chaotic Friday around the world and the world is not recovering quite yet - still flight delays, bank systems down and more - we break down what went wrong. Also, other topics we dive into are the personal information emails you may get - how do you know if its legit. Also, Spam folders, Proton VPN troubleshooting and more as Doug Swinhart answers your tech questions on Tech Talk!
News has made the rounds in the last 24 hours as AT&T faced a system breach where millions had their calls and texts and information retrieved. We also talked about some recent A.I. stories, Proton VPN troubleshooting, Paypal/payment scams and much more as Doug Swinhart takes your questions and concerns about your tech!
Another edition of Tech Talk, today we dove into password efficiency and how to keep a constant record of your passwords to increase security. Also, we talked about Dark Web, Brave browser tips, internet service provider options, Starlink new tech, Linux, saving to your desktop and more! Doug Swinhart answers any tech or device questions you may have.
Installing Linux on Windows 10, PrivaZer, power cycling your device and swapping batteries and much more in this impromptu Tech Talk this Saturday as Doug Swinhart answers your calls and texts with any tech troubleshooting questions you may have!
After a few weeks away, Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart dig out some time to answer your computer questions. Topics on this edition include info on Proton privacy services, handling your tech in the Summer heat, and advice for getting your high school graduate that new computer for college.
Tech Talk is back and we dive into a variety of topics today with Doug Swinhart - Window X-Lite, Windows 11 troubleshooting, Brave browser, and much more on this edition of Tech Talk! We also take some of your phone calls and answer your texts with any tech questions!
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to answer a ton a questions from the text line. Some of the topics include how often we should rest our electronic products, the advantage to setting up a VPN, and an explanation of what "Tor" is.
We began today’s show talking about protection with your devices whether its emails, texts, whatever it may be - it is important to ignore it, block it, whatever you need to do. Also we dive into virus scans in sleep mode, Malwarebytes, navigating Windows 11 and more! Doug and Steve take your questions and concerns regarding your tech and devices.
Having problems with your technology? Need suggestions with what to buy? No matter what the question is - Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are here to help with any questions you may have on Tech Talk. We discussed the use of smartphones on your desktops, Linux trials, antivirus suggestions, PrivaZer and more!
Tech Talk is back on a Saturday and we begin talking password recovery, Linux, Microsoft 10 troubleshooting and more! We take caller questions with a variety of topics, from building your set up from the ground up, transferring documents between devices, printer troubleshooting and more! They also tackle some of your questions from our text line as well, Doug and Steve answer any questions or concerns you may have with your tech.
Started off today’s show talking Proton, streaming, iPhone troubleshooting and more! Also we talked about how to better serve your gmail accounts, iCloud, Linux jump drives, McAfee Antivirus as well. Steve and Doug take your text and call with any tech questions this Saturday!
Today we discussed mostly keeping your tech safe from scams, fraudulent emails and links. Also dove into Sumatra,Lenovo troubleshooting, combatting McAfee pop-ups and more and Linux Mint and more! Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson take your calls and texts regarding any tech questions and concerns as well!
It's the New Year for Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson. But they keep their routine of answering your tech questions and issues going strong. This week, they provide insight on protection from malware, figuring out security cables for new laptops, ways to keep junk mail out of your email, and much more.
Putting a bow on 2023 in Tech Talk we chatted about password management, cleaning your devices, PrivaZer and much more as Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson answer any of your tech questions to close out the year!
In today’s show we talked about new desktops, hackers and unusual emails, Windows 12 and more! Steve and Doug answer all of your tech questions.
In today’s show we talk about everything from PrivaZer, Microsoft authentication, building a contractor friendly set up, scam emails and more! Doug and Steve take your texts and calls regarding any technology questions you may have.
Another Saturday, another edition of Tech Talk where we take your texts and calls with any questions or even input regarding your tech. Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are here to help with your questions and concerns regarding RAM, Starlink, we also discuss Microsoft drives, opening spam and more.
We get today's show started right out of the gate talking about Windows 11 copilot, we take a question on SSD drives, aging laptops, and the accessibility of Roblox. We also talk about safe drives, Acer speaker troubleshooting and more! We also take your texts and phone calls with all of your tech questions.
Taking all of your tech questions this Saturday , Doug and Steve are here to answer your questions - we discuss operating systems, the different ways people utilize Google, Office and Libre. Doug gives his different ways to clean the screens on your devices. Black Friday deals and things to avoid. Then we also give a few options with cleaning your devices and proper chemical usage with cleaning it. Furthermore we go over some good refurbished laptop options from Mac and other brands.
Doug Swinhart joins Steve Thomson to go through the important questions on getting your computers and tech running smoothly. This includes alternates to Google Chrome, working with VPNs, finding easy ways to uninstall apps, and more.
Talking A.I. and the future of artificial intelligence, we also discuss cheap drives , Acer laptops, we get you tips you need when selling and even wiping your laptops and we talk about Linux as well. Plus we also take your texts and calls with your technology questions.
Taking all of your technology questions and concerns this Saturday We discuss troubleshooting Linux PCs , power saving on your computers, PrivaZer, Acer laptops and more. We also take your texts and calls with questions regarding your tech.
Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are back on the air after a couple of weeks away. They take on a loaded list of questions, including whether a cloud storage account can be shared, the best backup strategies, how often you should shut down your tech equipment, and more.
Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson answering your questions with your tech on this Saturday we cover proton, Gmail vs. Yahoo for email options and we also cover PrivaZer when it comes to cleaning your PC. Doug also talks about IDrive as well for your backup server needs. We take your texts and calls to help serve your technical needs.
Have a question about your tech? Chime in through text or call as Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson talk tech from HP printers to the newest in iPhone upgrades and more!
Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are back to answer your tech questions. This week, they tackle the changing world of Internet browsers, potential issues with Gmail, using your computer to charge your cell phone, and more.
Doug Swinhart is back with Steve Thomson for another week of answers to the computer issues you're facing. This time, topics include getting that right computer for your student going back to school, wondering whether you still need to defrag your computer, and making your all of your devices are compatible.
With a very hot week coming up here soon, we need to remind you that devices should not be exposed to the elements with the temperatures as high as they are going to be, especially with the Minnesota State Fair fast approaching. We also talk about solid state drives compared to spinner drives. Also talking PDFs with Adobe Creative, HP LaserJet printers, internet service options and more - we also take your calls and texts on this hot, steamy Saturday.
Steve Carney checks in from the first weekend of this year's Game Fair. Steve Thomson updates the world of MLB on a Saturday afternoon.
On this mid-August Saturday, Steve Carney reports in from the first weekend of the Game Fair. What's going on at this edition of the annual event?
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are on to answer your burning tech questions. Topics they tackle this week include testing out new 5G internet service, issues with Microsoft Authenticator, which version of PrivaZer to download, and more.
Talking external hard drives, the new MacBook Air. Also talking about gaming platforms and streaming. We also take your texts and calls on any questions regarding your technology you may have. Finally, we warn you about an update you’ll want to hear about that is coming.
We have a scam alert to the point where we need to double down on our emphasis with securing your electronic payments, especially with debit cards. Also we are talking about Century Link troubleshooting and ticketing, comparing CCleaner and Privazer, Windows 10 upgrades, backing up your data and more! We take your texts and calls on this Saturday
We dive into many different topics on this Saturday with Tech Talk. First talking Asus laptops and desktops. Also discuss the latest in Mac and keeping up with their everchanging software updates and talk malware bytes as well. We take your calls and texts with your tech problems.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart open up the listener lines to answer your computer, printer, and phone questions. Plus, how big of an impact will the state's Right to Repair law have on the tinkerers that help themselves and other folks?
Spring may be over, but the cleaning continues all year round as frequent maintenance on your desktop is very important. We discuss further on that and also talk about Windows 11, hard drives and much more on this Saturday early edition of Tech Talk - answering all of your tech questions and calls.
Starting off this Saturday we are discussing the evolution and advancement of gaming technology and diving into Microsoft and Windows 11 default browsers as well. Furthermore we dive into some questions about printers, sending and receiving jpegs over email without reducing sizes, Linux Mint, troubleshooting Echo Tank printers for EPSON, and more.
We are talking about Chromebooks and their many uses with today's technology. Also cell phone and device power usage - what's reasonable to leave on and what isn't. With graduations taking place, many are seeking the best options for laptops to take off to college and other tech-related graduation gifts so we have tips on your graduation shopping as well. We’ll also help troubleshoot some HP laptop issues and other listener tech inquiries on an early edition of Tech Talk.
It's an early tech talk this Saturday and we provide insight for you on any help with exposing your tech outside during the summer, cleaning your PC with PrivaZer as well as talking printers, scanners. We deep dive into security with malware bytes and maintaining your computer's overall security. Answering your tech questions on this Saturday.
Tech Talk is back on this wonderful Saturday, with that said we must emphasize - It is so important to back up your data. We discuss the many different ways to back up your data. We also take your calls talking about TV HDMI connectivity and remote compatibility. Other items we’ll dive into is configuring browsers when you have Microsoft. Diving into VPN and iPhone issues as well.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to bring you solutions to those troublesome computer problems you're having. They also give you some "housekeeping" tips to look into on this snowy Saturday afternoon.
It's an early Tech Talk this Saturday. Today we are talking about scams and detecting phishing attempts. We take a deep dive into some of those “phishy” emails you have been getting from Amazon and other unusual emails. Also we are analyzing Microsoft Outlook - how does it compare to other engines/app platforms? We talk about Lenovo when it comes to gaming as well.
Not all are trustworthy when it comes to computers - Doug and Steve are here to walk you through the specifics on who you should trust with your devices. We also look at a couple different cleaning options for your system among other things on Tech Talk.
We are here to answer your tech questions on TechTalk as we cover everything from hackers to Google Chrome browsers, Alternatives to Microsoft Excel Chromebooks and more.
We cover USB drives and fixtures with those using Lenovo laptops also international travel- how to prepare for charging and adaptors. We talk that and much more with Steve and Doug on Tech Talk!
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart take listener calls with tech questions regarding printers, Lenovo and more.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of the show. They take your calls and texts, including several warnings regarding different online scams and malware instances.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in the help with those pesky computer issues ahead of the heart of the holiday season.
So, if you had access over the state's budget surplus, how would you decide to spend it? Steve has some thoughts and also gets your input. Plus, we get an update on next week's impending Winter storm from the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to help with those nagging computer issues. They take your calls and texts to provide some answers.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are on the call this week, taking listener questions on their computer issues.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart answer your tech questions on this holiday weekend, including the best options for small businesses to avoid those higher-rate credit card transactions.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart take your phone calls and texts to help fix your computer problems ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are on to help you with your computer issues, including what to do with all those website passwords that we accumulate.
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to take your calls and texts regarding all those pesky computer problems.
Our Tech Talk guys frequently chat about "reloading the operating system," but what does that mean? Steve and Doug answer your calls and texts.
Technology expert Doug Swinhart answers your tech questions, including when to save photos in high resolution or low resolution.
Doug suggests downloading a few different browsers to use on your computer. Plus, do you know the difference between software, hardware and firmware? The Tech Talk guys answer your calls and texts.
We're live from the Minnesota State Fair today. Steve and Doug take your calls and texts, and recommend ways to backup your data.
Just like our cars need regular oil changes, our electronics and devices need regular maintenance and cleanup. Our tech expert Doug Swinhart answers your calls and texts.
Best tablet or iPad for a young child, and more of your questions answered by Steve and Doug.
After some time away, it's the triumphant return of Doug Swinhart! He joins Steve Thomson to answer your calls and texts on those nagging computer issues.
Doug Swinhart joins Steve Thomson & takes listener calls on computer issues. (A shortened show due to Twins baseball coverage.)