Computer Talk Radio: Recent Episodes
Benjamin Rockwell
Computer Talk Radio is a nationally syndicated broadcast radio program on computers and technology, and how they impact your life. Benjamin Rockwell, the show host and a computer nerd, leads the team as the expert guide through the technical jungle of jargon, and the valleys of viruses, to reach the pinnacle of power over your computer problems. Benjamin is joined by multiple team members who thrive on bringing you to the next level of knowledge. Keith M. Sedor has been a Certified Apple Mac Consultant for nearly 20 years. Marty Winston has been all over the place, from an executive at Radio Shack, to one of the most trusted members of the tech community from behind the scenes. Steve Keske brings a vast history, as well as experience in a number of directions. Recurring weekly segments include IT Pro and Scam series.
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News, Nerd‑Filtered - School cellphones, Elon Musk, Microsoft, AI, Minecraft, PIN - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - digital forensics - Allyson asks how digital forensics teams recover data - 22:00 - Apple Leasing Plans - Keith and Benjamin discuss new Apple Leasing Plans - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty compares various AI platform strengths and weaknesses - 39:00 - Scam Series - New Login Detected - Benjamin tells of New Login Detected Scams and how to beat - 44:00 - Keske on humans will stop asking - Steve answers; Susie asks if humans will ever stop questioning - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper reports - Doreen talks AI adoption, risks in iGaming, Spatial Computing - 1:07:00 - What can we believe after AI - Benjamin is concerned as to AI destroying trust in all we see - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 390 - Addressing the risk of over-connected workflows on our lives - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud storage - Jenna is concerned over email she's running out of cloud storage
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Samsung, AI, RAM, cars, Robots, Flock, solar storms, privacy - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud, training - Rita asks of organizing cloud files, Tom on helping train family - 22:00 - iOS 27, Public Beta, options - Keith and Benjamin cover iOS 27 and future options for iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the SLNT Faraday Bag to protect electronics - 39:00 - Scam Series - Storm Insurance - Benjamin tells of Home Insurance Storm Eligibility Scam - 44:00 - Keske on money - Steve and Benjamin talk about money through modern tech - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - jobsite tech - Doreen tells of what jobsite tech boosts productivity today - 1:07:00 - Microsoft GDID tracker - Benjamin is concerned over new privacy invader from Microsoft - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 389 - Benjamin says we may be overestimating what tech can handle - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - webpage accounts - Alicia asks Benjamin why she needs account to read a webpage
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Amazon Leo, data centers, RAM pricing, Vmware, licensing - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud, training - Rita asks of organizing cloud files, Tom on helping train family - 22:00 - Cleaning out space on your iPhone - Keith gives great tips on cleaning out storage space on iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers Keychron mouse and Asus Zenbook 316S laptop - 39:00 - Scam Series - Resume Siphon - Benjamin warns of Resume Credential Verification Siphon Scam - 44:00 - Keske on CAD and CAI - Steve covers Computer Aided Instruction and also CAD - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Dunning Kruger - Whisper reports on fleet electrification, XR, licensing trends - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - upgrading devices - Mark on when device is dead, Dana on planning upgrades - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 388 - Benjamin covers myth of fully AI driven automated workplace - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - iPhone albums - Holly asks why phone keeps making photo albums vs hers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Meta AI, Netflix, Willy Wonka, GoDaddy, India, reCAPTCHA - 11:00 - Our attention span is breaking - Everything is vying for attention, to our own deteriment - 22:00 - Communicating tech to non-techs - Keith and Benjamin cover discussing tech with non-techies - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Anker 14-in-1 Supreme Performance Dock - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake IT Support - Benjamin warns of Fake IT Tech Support Remote Access Breach - 44:00 - Keske on voice recognition - Steve covers voice control and recognition over the years - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Dunning Kruger - Doreen talks AI and confidence in the Dunning Kruger effect - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - datacenters - Marcus asks why companies are running their own datacenters - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 387 - Benjamin shares how systems fail differently under pressure - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - PC uptime - Shane asks how long is safe before rebooting his computer
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Ford, AI, Windows 10, Sony, ownership, Flock, police warrants - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - gadgets, tech - Sam on buying less gadgets, Lori on keeping tech simple - 22:00 - Apple price jump shocks - Keith and Benjamin discuss sticker shock of Apple price jump - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks issues of massive datacenters, and how AI works - 39:00 - Scam Series - Insurance scam - Benjamin tells of Bogus Health Insurance Subsidy Portal Scam - 44:00 - Keske on self-aware AI - Benjamin and Steve talk about AI reaching self awareness - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen talks whisper reports on AI, robotics, access control - 1:07:00 - Victoria Essner - Social Media - Victoria Essner on dealing with social media and disabilities - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 386 - Dealing with the quiet risks of sharing devices with others - 1:24:00 - Independence Day and more - Benjamin closes Independence Day show on 1st Amendment
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Apple, Meta, snooping, AI, jobs, Coding costs, Ferrari - 11:00 - Devices collecting our information - Benjamin notes how everyday devices are collecting our data - 22:00 - A look back at printers - Benjamin and Keith talk about printer experiences in their past - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers a Keychron and differences in keyboard switches - 39:00 - Scam Series - PayPal scam - Benjamin unpacks the PayPal Account Limited Credential Trap - 44:00 - Keske on George Orwell's 1984 - Steve and Benjamin talk about how we have moved since book - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - blockchain - Doreen is excited about new blockchain approach in Africa - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - learning, privacy - Renee on learning tech skills, Marcus wants to protect privacy - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 385 - Benjamin uncovers complexity of adding just one more app - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - encryption - Grant asks Benjamin what end-to-end encryption protects
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Trillionaire, SpaceX, Fable 5, AI, Meta, Apple, glasses, blind - 11:00 - Right to Repair is needed for all - Benjamin details how right to repair leads to knowledge - 22:00 - Musings on AI advancements - Keith covers AI advancements, Apple cross-platform issues - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers a great Anker charger for hotels and dorm rooms - 39:00 - Scam Series - Helpdesk Scam - Benjamin shares of the Helpdesk Identity Hijack Scam - 44:00 - Keske on interstellar spacecraft - Steve asks if Benjamin would trust AI to pilot interstellar space - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Infocomm 26 - Doreen shares many items as seen at IC26, Infocomms expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - open source tools - Natalie asks why tech companies open source their tools - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 384 - Benjamin notes small settings can create big outcomes - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - SSID naming - Naomi asks if the name of the Wi-Fi router really matters
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Bitcoin, Starlink, SpaceX, Anthropic, Steam, Valve, AI - 11:00 - Apple's WWDC 2026 coverage - Keith and Benjamin discuss the latest from Apple's WWDC 2026 - 22:00 - Apple's WWDC 2026 continued - Continued conversation on the annual Apple software event - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Various pieces of AI work and how to make it work for you - 39:00 - Scam Series - Bank Dispute Scam - Benjamin covers disturbing scam notice of a Bank Dispute - 44:00 - Keske on start of Tech Revolution - Steve answers Anna on what he thinks started Tech Revolution - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - data centers - Doreen states importance of data centers, cloud infrastructure - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - online accounts - Daniel on online account security - Lena and organization skills - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 383 - Benjamin on dealing with emotional side of tech frustrations - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - TV algorithms - Jenna asks Benjamin how the TV predicts what she might watch
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News in Plain English - Musk, SpaceX, data center, web traffic, Prime Days, gamers - 11:00 - Information overload - Benjamin covers overload of notifications and breaking news - 22:00 - WWDC is coming, COVID past - Keith and Benjamin discuss WWDC, and COVID experience - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark visits covering Apricorn Thunderbolt 4 Docking station - 39:00 - Scam Series - package deliveries - Marcus keeps getting texts about packages on the way - 44:00 - Keske on Faster Than Light - Benjamin and Steve discuss achievability of Faster Than Light - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen talks 3 more Whispers: Fintech Meetup, PackExpo, G2E - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smartphones - Rochell laments recent lackluster smartphone upgrades - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 382 - Addressing why trusting outdated tech can set you back - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Smartwatch health - Jonathan asks Benjamin if smartwatch health advice is good
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Samsung, YouTube, AI, Microsoft, FBI, data centers, Ferrari - 11:00 - Subtle ways devices change life - Benjamin shares subtle ways devices are rewiring daily life - 22:00 - WWDC concerns, AI searches - Keith says what shouldn’t happen at WWDC, then AI searches - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty laments his experiences with Microsoft CoPilot - 39:00 - Scam Series - account deletion - Benjamin highlights the Account Deletion Warning Scam - 44:00 - Keske on microwave weapons - Steve tells of microwave and directed energy weapons - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers whisper reports on AI in business and elsewhere - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing old PC - Caleb on replacing old PC, Tara about choosing the right app - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 381 - Controlling notifications is key to reducing noise in a loud world - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - safe updates - Sophia wants to know how to know which updates are safe
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Elon Musk, OpenAI, Forza, Edge, RAM pricing, PC pricing - 11:00 - 3D printing laws and effect - Benjamin laments coming laws against 3D printing various parts - 22:00 - WWDC as well as electric cars - Keith gives his thoughts on WWDC, then talks electric vehicles - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares experience of Microsoft 365 Family vs Premium - 39:00 - Scam Series - IRS refund QR code - Benjamin shares awareness on the IRS Refund QR Code Scam - 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Steve asks if K-12 should be taught by artificial intelliigence - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - triple play - World Accessibility Awareness Day, Informatica 2026, more - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - verify identity - Brittany asks why websites keeps asking to verify identity again - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 380 - Technology is removing or hiding options and making life rough - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - data breach - Anthony seeks to understand what gets stolen in data breaches
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Samsung, AI, Gartner, data centers, Netflix, ads, layoffs - 11:00 - Closing the tech divide - The tech divide is no longer about access, but understanding - 22:00 - Technicians aren't perfect - Keith notes that techs don't always fix on the first try, be patient - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty introduces three new chargers from Anker to Benjamin - 39:00 - Scam Series - Property Tax Scam - Benjamin warns listeners of the Virtual Property Tax Scam - 44:00 - Keske on quantum computers - Keske asks when we will have quantum computing at home - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers new reports on 5G myths and supply chains - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - voice driven - Grant asks are we nearing where everything is voice driven - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 379 - Benjamin details that Information Technology is not a cost center - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - finding safe apps - Faith asks Benjamin about finding safe apps to download
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - AskJeeves, FCC, China, AI, Microsoft, RAM, motherboards - 11:00 - Patience is important - Benjamin shares when technology teaches us patience - 22:00 - Mac Mini entry point is gone - Keith and Benjamin note $600 Mac Mini gone due to AI demand - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers Kensington QuietType Pro Silent Mech Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - Emergency Contact - Benjamin shares of the Emergency Contact Spoof Scam - 44:00 - Keske on computer chips - Steve asks Benjamin about all the computer chips in his home - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ACT Expo 2026 - Doreen tells of seeing the Advanced Clean Technology Expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital forensics - Alicia asks how digital forensics can recover deleted info - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 378 - Benjamin notes the real costs of ignoring small tech problems - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - pop-up warnings - Melissa asks about pop-ups saying her computer is infected
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - OpenAI, ChatGPT, Nvidia, AI, Spotify, Greece, anonymity, Utah - 11:00 - Hidden life of old devices - Benjamin discusses old devices and their hidden life - 22:00 - Apple M series ahead of the game - Keith shares of Apple M series System On Chip price advantage - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark tells how Plaud NotePin-S makes key improvements - 39:00 - Scam Series - Cloud Storage scam - Benjamin tells of the Cloud Storage Quarantine Scam - 44:00 - Keske on gene editing - Steve explores gene editing to resolve genetic illnesses - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Dunning Kruger - Doreen shares AI and coding lead to Dunning Kruger effects - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - lower standards - Trevor asks why some technologies are standard over others - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 377 - Benjamin gives password lifecycle from creation to compromise - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - CyberSec training - Denise queries why to push mandatory cybersecurity training
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Ubisoft, Black Flag, Allbirds, Parents, Netflix, Microsoft - 11:00 - Hidden costs of cloud everything - Benjamin details out how Cloud has hidden costs everywhere - 22:00 - Tim Cook replaced by John Ternus - Keith and Benjamin discuss the changes in Apple leadership - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty bemoans AI flattery and additional distractions - 39:00 - Scam Series - social media scam - Benjamin shares of the Social Media Verification Scam - 44:00 - Keske talks exploring space - Steve covers the idea of using robots to explore outer space - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - NAB 2026 - Doreen covers the National Association of Broadcasters show - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smart appliances - Tasha asks why companies release smart appliances that aren't - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 376 - Benjamin explores the psychology of 'it worked yesterday' - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - energy saving - Carlos asks Benjamin about smart thermostats and schedules
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Trust in media is falling - Benjamin shares how Synthetic Media is reshaping trust online - 11:00 - Tools we trust without thinking - Benjamin continues with the tools we trust without thinking - 22:00 - Exploring purchasing stereotypes - Keith explores different purchasing stereotypes with advice - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers new trackballs with Kensington ProFit Ergo - 39:00 - Scam Series - Digital Inheritance - Benjamin warns of the Digital Inheritance Scam - 44:00 - Keske talks about robot triage - Steve tells of robot triage options for military and medical - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - FinTech Meetup - Dr Doreen Galli covers the latest from FinTech Meetup - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud service - Michelle asks what happens in a datacenter during cloud outage - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 375 - Why temporary fixes become permanent without people noticing - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - parental controls - Lauren asks Benjamin if parental controls are really effective
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Features hidden behind paywalls - Why more companies are putting features behind paywalls - 11:00 - Impacts of recent RAM pricing - Benjamin unpacks why RAM prices are spiking, and what's next - 22:00 - Why tech seems complicated - Keith on why people think tech is more complicated than before - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark shows Chrome OS Flex as alternative for older hardware - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI Resume Rewrite - Benjamin covers the scam behind the AI Resume Rewrite Trap - 44:00 - Keske on first robots in our homes - Steve looks back at the first robots in our homes, the Furby - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ISC West 2026 - Dr Doreen Galli covers security conference ISC West 2026 - 1:07:00 - Technology while being blind - Victoria Essner touches on basics of using tech while being blind - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 374 - Benjamin covers hidden fragility of Set It and Forget It tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - crazy fan - Jasmine asks Benjamin why her fan goes crazy in video meetings
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Smart Devices not as reliable - Rachel asks why her smart devices sometimes stop working - 11:00 - Ancient programming languages - Eric asks why companies still use things like COBOL in 2026 - 22:00 - Resisting the upgrade track - Keith shares ideas of resisting the manufacturers upgrade track - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares a tech tool, the Lightbar series of headlamps - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Warranty - Benjamin notes the Fake Warranty Renewal Trap still exists - 44:00 - Keske on Automation - Steve and Benjamin extoll upsides of learning automation - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - nerd wear - Dorren and Benjamin talk nerd shirts and other wear - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - old school - Rita asks Benjamin why people are still using paper planners - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 373 - Why your office needs a clean desk policy even at home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - webcame covers - Lila asks why people cover their webcam lenses with tape
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Do Not Call List misunderstanding - Danielle asks why getting so many phone calls on Do Not Call list - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - subscribe overload - Amanda struggles with why everything is now on subscription - 22:00 - Apple failures over the years - Keith bemoans to Benjamin over Apples failures over the years - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Mackie CR Stealthbar sound option - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Wi-Fi Upgrade - Benjamin covers scam warnings over router upgrade needs - 44:00 - Keske on online gambling - Benjamin and Steve banter over problems with online gambling - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - privacy concerns - Doreen shares importance of digital privacy for all of us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - screenshots - Michal asks if screenshots are really reliable as pictures - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 372 - Benjamin share importance of multitasking in Information Tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - unsubscribe option - Greta asks Benjamin is she should use unsubscribe in emails
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Electricity Grid impacts on tech - Benjamin explores concerns of datacenters and electricity draw - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - trusting data - Danielle asks why keep trusting algorithms we don't understand - 22:00 - Youth and technology usage - Keith and Benjamin discuss concerns around youth and tech - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty Winston shows concern over lost time in some AI work - 39:00 - Scam Series - Phantom Subscription - Benjamin covers the Relief Check Recovery Scam - 44:00 - Keske on authors tools - Steve and Benjamin discuss authors usage of tech tools - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - AI and behavior - Doreen talks of AI and behavioral analytics protecting us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - logged out - Brian asks why he keeps getting logged out of everyday apps - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 371 - Benjamin shares of automation for IT and everyone else - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Security MFA keys - Victor asks for details behind security multi-factor authentication
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - AI trust, Moltbook, Meta, social media, surveillance pricing - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - CPU speeds - Patrick asks Benjamin how CPUs improve without higher speeds - 22:00 - Keeping up with updates - Keith says that keeping up with the latest updates can backfire - 31:00 - Mark Brownstein's approach - Mark Brownstein looks at the TT Nature Smart Bird Feeder - 39:00 - Scam Series - Phantom Subscription - The Phantom Subscription Trap that you never signed up for - 44:00 - Keske on largest impacting people - Steve Keske reflects on famous impacting people on tech - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - HIMSS Expo - Health Information and Management Systems Society Expo - 1:07:00 - Touchscreens no longer big need - Benjamin reflects that Apple is now right about touchscreens - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 370 - Benjamin advises Shadow IT is not good, better to make friends - 1:24:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty Winston shares different levels of Asus business laptops
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Artemis II, NASA, smartglasses, AI writing, military, Ubisoft - 11:00 - Apple announcements this week - Keith gives a rundown of many different Apple announcements - 22:00 - Apple Neo entry level Mac - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new Apple Neo entry-level mac - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the AA Wireless Two+ smartphone car adapter - 39:00 - Scam Series - Found Resume scam - Benjamin covers new scam about how they found your resume - 44:00 - Keske on farm technology - Steve and Benjamin cover farm tech and right to repair issues - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ConExpo - Dr Doreen Galli covers ConExpo and ConAg big machines - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming prices - Nolan asks about streaming prices compared to cable - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 369 - Benjamin notes obsolete hardware and software is unviable - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deGoogleing - James asks for background on deGoogleing and reasons
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Microsoft, printers, Netflix, Warner Bros, Block, DJI, coding - 11:00 - Women's History Month in tech - Dr Doreen Galli looks at a long history of women in technology - 22:00 - Apple forecast for next 10 years - Keith looks at what Apple might be aiming at for next 10 years - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty updates on frozen drip lines from tankless water heater - 39:00 - Scam Series - Courtesy Call Con - Benjamin tells about how the bad guys are learning to be polite - 44:00 - Keske on communication changes - Steve shares how we have changed communication methods - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - mechanical - Howard asks why people like expensive mechanical keyboards - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - changing freqs - Brian asks why frequencies on devices keep changing - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 368 - Benjamin tells that your work even at home needs digital doors - 1:24:00 - Business computers are different - Marty shares how business level computers are different
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Ring, printers, robots, AI burnout, iPhone, NASA, Artemis - 11:00 - Tech convenience - Benjamin shares of the hidden cost of tech convenience - 22:00 - Selecting good hardware - Keith covers selecting good tech without just saying Brand X - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers overabundance of AI promises that don't deliver - 39:00 - Scam Series - smattering of scams - Dr Doreen Galli highlights recent scams and concerns - 44:00 - Keske on different levels of tech - Steve talks the differences of basic tech, low tech, and high tech - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Manifest expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers tech in the supply logistics world - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - public chargers - Sarah asks if it's safe to use public USB charging stations - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 367 - Benjamin shares unwritten rules of working from home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - battery tech - Malcolm asks Benjamin where we are going with batteries
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-14-2026; a special episode on navigating the world of tech support.
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Apple, Bitcoin, NASA, Artemis 2, Moltbook, AI text, Crew-12 - 11:00 - From Tech Frustration to Freedom - Victoria Essner shares about her vision impaired experience - 22:00 - Apple News highlights - Keith and Benjamin discuss Apple News highlights from week - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks with Benjamin about AI and chips and chip density - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI interview scam - Benjamin warns of scams involved with AI generated interviews - 44:00 - Keske on iPad enabling powers - Steve tells about tech that enables those with autism, CP, more - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - car software - Michael asks if it's safe to allow car to update overnight - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - solar power - Dr Doreen Galli shares of solar power concerns in a sunny city - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 365 - Benjamin shared why MFA feels annoying yet it protects you - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - meaning of cloud - Tori asks Benjamin why people use the term cloud for internet
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Apple, Microsoft, AI, Windows 11, DuckDuckGo, Amazon Fresh - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - AI confidence - Heather asks how AI can be confident without understanding - 22:00 - Apple Airtags and Watch band - Keith and Benjamin cover some smaller Apple Announcements - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark shares of TinyCircuits, a small TV, a small gaming system - 39:00 - Scam Series - The Empathy Hijack - Benjamin warns that scammers sometimes try kindness - 44:00 - Keske on autonomous robots - Steve and Benjamin talk about autonomous robot from Hyundai - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - TBW reports - Dr Doreen Galli talks casino tech, and AI not being a strategy - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - is email broken - Naomi asks Benjamin if email as a concept is really broken - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 364 - Benjamin shares the myth of the Simple Technology Problem - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - wired vs wireless - Everett asks why to choose wired over wireless headphones
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Microsoft, AI, Netflix, Apple, OpenAI, weather, gravity, NASA - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - no more PC buys - Marcus asks if we no longer have to buy new every 3 years - 22:00 - Gemini and Siri collaboration - Keith and Benjamin talk over the Siri and AI issues at Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark guests in with Annova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer - 39:00 - Scam Series - Pre-Refund Trap - Benjamin warns when people offer you cash you don't expect - 44:00 - Keske on tech adoption rates - Steve talks how different generations handle tech adoption - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - TBW reports - Dr Doreen Galli talks identity of us, and packaging tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow Chromebook - Diana says neice reports school issued Chromebook is slow - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 363 - Benjamin shows importance of SMB and SOHO Internet routers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - push notifications - David asks if he should accept push notifications from websites
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normies - Verizon, FCC, DJI, drones, Apple, NASA, Artemis, government - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - e-waste concerns - Lucy asks if we are at the ewaste point where repair is easier - 22:00 - Buzzwords and babble - Keith and Benjamin discuss buzzwords taking over our world - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives attention to benefits of Dashlane password tool - 39:00 - Scam Series - Loyalty Points - Benjamin shares of scammers and the Loyalty Points Heist - 44:00 - Keske on tech shaping news - Steve asks how tech has changed how we get our news - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 - Dr Doreen Galli gives more of her CES 2026 floor experience - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - more CES 2026 - Dr Doreen Galli highlights more tech finds from CES 2026 - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 362 - Benjamin tells of bossware problems and reputation issues - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Meta authentication - Trina asks if websites asking for Google Authentication is OK
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Top level item rundown of CES - Benjamin gives coverage as to the big headlines from CES 2026 - 11:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 open - Dr Doreen Galli starts in-depth on the CES 2026 floor experience - 22:00 - Storing your data and where - Keith gives a rundown of various options for storage of data - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein on earbuds from Technics, Shokz, Status Pro - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Job Funnel - Benjamin warns of situations where job interview is the scam - 44:00 - Keske on tech reshaping lives - Steve Keske tells how tech is reshaping lives of senior citizens - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 Part 2 - Dr Doreen Galli continues her CES 2026 floor experience - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - video game update - Eve asks why son's new console and video game need updates - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 361 - Benjamin says IT pros aren't blaming you, just being detectives - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - ad blockers - Lionel asks Benjamin if ad blocking hurts people's businesses
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Suggestions for new tech learning - Benjamin suggests new tech learning in 2026 in bite sized chunks - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Looking at 2026 - Christopher asks Benjamin what tech looks like ahead in 2026 - 22:00 - What makes people fanboys/girls - Keith and Benjamin talk the origination of fanboys and fangirls - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein covers idea of used computers and tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - Authority echo scam - Scammers will pretend to confirm with you things they know - 44:00 - Keske science fiction vs fact - Sue asks Steve and Benjamin where sci-fi went right or wrong - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Perils of AI - Dr Galli details out some of the perils of artificial intelligence - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - TV eavesdropping - Alena asks if TVs are capturing data about us, and what to do - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 360 - Benjamin says tech isn't the root cause of failure, humans are - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - location data - Simone asks why apps ask for location data and if they need it
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - RAM, old laptop - Tom asks Crucial RAM alternative, Bill asks about old laptop - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - becoming a tech - Owen asks Benjamin about becoming a computer technician - 22:00 - Odd Mac and tech behavior - Keith and Benjamin discuss when tech exhibits bad behavior - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty acknowledges that AI can lie to us in so many ways - 39:00 - Scam Series - 2025 scam recap - Benjamin gives a recap of evolving scams from the past year - 44:00 - Keske on comic book art and tech - Steve and Benjamin cover the art and tech of comic books - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - 2025 top ten - Dr Galli covers the top ten videos and reports from 2025 - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing screens - Carla asks Benjamin if replacing a screen is worth it - 1:16:00 - Nerd Of The Year - Nerds lost - Benjamin covers the runners-up of Nerd Of The Year - eulogies - 1:24:00 - 2026 Nerd Of The Year - Benjamin laments the loss of special Nerd who impacted many
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - troubleshooting - Mike asks Benjamin if troubleshooting of tech is changing - 11:00 - Youth and Technology - Benjamin talks of the concerning effects of technology on youth - 22:00 - iPod options in a post iPod world - Keith covers a community that is bringing back iPods - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives his thoughts regarding ATM machines - 39:00 - Scam Series - last minute panic - Benjamin tells of panic driven last minute Christmas scams - 44:00 - Keske on automation - Steve discusses with Benjamin about what needs automation - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES prep - Dr Galli and Benjamin discuss the prep work for CES 2026 - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - backup errors - Dina's concern about backup drive highlight deeper issues - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 359 - Benjamin asks to consider learning how to describe problems - 1:24:00 - A Christmas and tech reflection - Benjamin urges listeners to consider Christmas better
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the nerd for non-nerds - Time, AI, librarians, Netflix, Warner Bros, Disney, Open AI - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - shopping changes - Ashley asks why we don't cover shopping items any more - 22:00 - Apple top exits could be good - Keith and Benjamin discuss impact of talent leaving Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownsten covers Shokz OpenDOTS One and Analon pan - 39:00 - Scam Series - trusted apps - Benjamin says AI driven scammers even look like real people - 44:00 - Keske on Claude AI and others - Benjamin and Steve bounce around some of the ideas of AI - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Report - Dr Galli covers cybsersecurity and how it applies to all of us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Win11 Home v Pro - Lucas asks Benjamin the balance of Windows 11 Home vs Pro - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 358 - Benjamin explores future of AI and how it will change us - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - taking time off - Chris asks if Computer Talk Radio ever takes time away
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Microsoft, India, Apple, Crucial, New York, Netflix, AI toys - 11:00 - Prepping for Christmas - Benjamin gives tips for preparing for a tech Christmas - 22:00 - Cooling your laptops - Keith and Benjaminm discuss idea of cooling laptops down - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty praises home studio quality Mackie Monitor Speakers - 39:00 - Scam Series - trusted apps - Benjamin notes trusted apps can sometimes turn into problems - 44:00 - Keske on Khanmigo - Steve talks about Khanmigo, an AI assistant for Khan Academy - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - drone trainers - Dr Galli tells of FlyGuys that teach how to start a drone business - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - USB devices sleep - Diane asks Benjamin why USB devices stop working after Sleep - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 357 - Benjamin laments RTO based on reasoning of collaboration - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Christmas prep - Devin's experience underscores idea of testing Christmas first
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Gearing up for CyberMonday - Benjamin skips the news and covers tips for CyberMonday - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - external monitors - Benjamin explains concerns for Suzanna and external monitors - 22:00 - Shadovitz on Smart Watches - Deb Shadovitz steps in to give thoughts about smart watches - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Panasonic Home Chef 4+1 and Annova Precision Oven 2 - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake Amazon refund - Benjamin details fake text of Amazon alert offering refunds - 44:00 - Keske on spinal injuries - Steve talks about digital bridge for spinal cord injuries - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli on telemedecine - Dr Doreen Galli describes benefits of remote doctor visits - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - ISP throttling - Emma asks why unlimited data from ISP can be throttled - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 355 - Benjamin answers Rachel on how to handle conflicting advice - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - printer drivers - Kim asks Benjamin why printer settings can vary so much
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Jeep, AI, Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare, astronaut, Black Friday - 11:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - F1 in Las Vegas - Dr Doreen Galli expresses excitement for F1 racing in Vegas - 22:00 - Apple form factors - Keith talks about Mac Pro and form factor changes in Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark talks about the AI powered Viaim Assistant device - 39:00 - Scam Series - Black Friday - Benjamin shares cynicism of Black Friday sales with tips - 44:00 - Keske on youth usage of devices - Steve and Benjamin discuss the nature of children with devices - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - End User License - Jackson asks about EULAs and Benjamin regrets our struggles - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - age verifications - Owen asks about reliabiliy of age verification on social media - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 354 - Benjamin talks tips for looking for a good resume services - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - battery issues - Sarak asks about battery life dropping suddenly for no reason
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerdy news for non-nerds - Windows, Microsoft, AI, New York Times, B of A, Toy Story - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - underrated trick - Julie asks for underrated ideas to improve daily computing - 22:00 - Deepfake voices and lifeless AI - Keith and Benjamin freak as ElevenLabs introduces new voices - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty dives into deeper discussion on projectors with Benjamin - 39:00 - Scam Series - handling fake links - Glenn's wife clicked fake giveaway link, Benjamin gives options - 44:00 - Keske on innovations for the blind - Steve and Benjamin cover expanding technology for blind - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Put Data First - Dr Doreen Galli speaks about experience at Put Data First - 1:07:00 - General ergonomics tips - Benjamin details out general ergonomics across workspace - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 354 - Benjamin says laid-off workers are not alone, gives guidance - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - website security - Steve asks why some secure websites give insecure warnings
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for non-techies - Lego, Star Trek, Fire TV, Amazon, Apple, Gemini, DJI drones - 11:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - SEMA auto 2025 - Dr Doreen Galli drives us through hits of SEMA 2025 Expo - 22:00 - Apple Mac touchscreen opinions - Keith and Benjamin explore idea of Macs having touchscreens - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark explores idea of if we really want smart everything - 39:00 - Scam Series - casual questions - Benjamin gives tip of asking casual questions to confirm identity - 44:00 - Keske on AI chatbots - Steve and Benjamin discuss past and present of chatbots - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - video struggles - Erin asks why performance of video conferencing suffers - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - data breaches - Lillie asks how worries she should be about data breaches - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 353 - Randy asks why people with no experience should get big cash - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - copy protection - Silvina asks Benjamin why software died after RAM upgrade
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for non-techies - Amazon, 8K resolution, OpenAI, Nvidia, Twitter, X, layoffs - 11:00 - Older IT workers bring experience - Benjamin covers the strength of older IT workers in business - 22:00 - Smartphone cases - Benjamin and Keith discuss their choices of smartphone cases - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty is impressed by new Roku USB sticks and QLED Pro TV - 39:00 - Scam Series - zero day exploits - Braden asks for details and concern over zero day vulnerability - 44:00 - Keske on nanotechnology - Steve and Benjamin discuss the small details of nanotechnology - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Money 20/20 - Doreen covers Money 20/20 expo and tech involved with money - 1:07:00 - Alfred Poor - Health tech - Alfred Poor shares how health tech is evolving quickly - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 352 - Renee is concerned company is laying off, and how to upskill - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - slow websites - Holly asks why websites are slow on work PC but not home PC
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for non-techies - Samsung Galaxy XR, deepfakes, super AI, Meta, Apple, Epic - 11:00 - Amazon AWS outage insights - Keith and Benjamin discuss Amazon AWS outage and impacts - 22:00 - Listener Q&A - AI bubble - Chloe asks Benjamin if we are currently in a kind of AI bubble - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty asks if it can really be live if everyone's half dead - 39:00 - Scam Series - post-scam advice - Ted's asks how to guide son after scammed selling shoes online - 44:00 - Keske on science fiction - Steve and Benjamin talk science fiction on big and small screens - 56:00 - Dangers of computer unreality - Benjamin brings up ongoing concern of computer unreality - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Retail Expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers Retail Supply Chain and Logistics Expo - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 351 - Andrew asks why IT pros often seem hurried and distracted - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth issues - Kevin asks why his bluetooth headphones have audio problems
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - marriage, Apple, datacenters, Pixel 10 Fold fire, DirecTV ads - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - varied pricing - Brenda asks why websites sometimes show different pricing - 22:00 - Apple M5 MacBook, iPad, Vision - Keith and Benjamin cover latest M5 chip hardware at Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Shokz Open Dot One earbuds - 39:00 - Scam Series - scams about scams - Ava asks if there are scams about scams - the Meta Scam - 44:00 - Keske on Quantum Key encrypt - Quantum key encryption is explored by Steve and Benjamin - 56:00 - Dr Galli - Mobile World Congress - Dr Doreen Galli covers experience at MWC expo (Mobile) - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tech demo failures - Jake asks Benjamin why tech sometimes fails in live demos - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 350 - Benjamin reviews the SOHO level Ricoh IX2500 scanner - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - high disk usage - Lisa asks Benjamin why Task Manager is showing full disk usage
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Quick highlights, then Benjamin lays out concerns of Win10 EOL - 11:00 - Looking good in Teams meetings - Alfred Poor joins Benjamin on looking and sounding good online - 22:00 - Apple iPhone iOS26 experience - Benjamin answers Keith's questions regarding the new iOS26 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein revists the Plaud Note Pin for an update - 39:00 - Scam Series - post-port scam - Jay reports a scammer after he ports his mobile numbers - 44:00 - Keske on boys and high-tech toys - Steve and Benjamin discuss our fascination with high-tech toys - 56:00 - Dr Galli - Global Gaming Expo - Dr. Doreen Galli talks about high-tech gambling expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - fiber-like pseeds - Rich asks Benjamin about fiber-like speeds and problems - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 349 - Trevor asks about emerging tech balance against our creativity - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - data tracking - Jim asks Benjamin how much routine app data is being tracked
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Amazon, Meta, Elon Musk, Electronic Arts, Estes, digital ID - 11:00 - Will we be forcibly microchipped - Benjamin expresses concern over possible microchipping - 22:00 - Apple Wallet drivers license - Benjamin and Keith disagree over drivers license on iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Epomaker Magcore 87 Mechanical Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - text from pastor - Benjamin covers fake scam text appears to come from pastors - 44:00 - Keske on Artificial Intelligence - Steve and Benjamin discuss claim that AI will cure all disease - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - distractions - Landon asks how to reduce distractions from notifications - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Pack Expo - Dr. Doreen Galli talks up her experience at Pack Expo - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 348 - Recent stats regarding remote work are better than thought - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud services - Nick asks Benjamin the risks involved with cloud services
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Amazon, FTC, SEC, Radio Shack, Meta, TikTok, BYD, Disney+ - 11:00 - Handling price hikes - Benjamin addresses how he got his mobile carrier to lower fees - 22:00 - Apples latest problems - Keith brings up and discusses Apples new scratchgate issues - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests on the Audio Technica EDU mic pkg - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake cell towers - Benjamin tells of scammers using backpack fake cell towers - 44:00 - Keske on Computer Talk Radio - Steve asks Benjamin the origin stories of Computer Talk Radio - 56:00 - Expo swag items and giveaways - Dr Doreen Galli and Benjamin discuss expo swag and freebies - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - eavesdrop phones - Sophia asks how to stop phone from listening and giving ads - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 347 - Benjamin reflects on the latest H1B visas hikes to $100k - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth tech - Allie asks how Bluetooth works without wifi or cell service
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - A concern for free speech - Amazon, Meta, Ray-Ban, Samsung, ChatGPT, TikTok, Verizon - 11:00 - AI therapy concerns - Using AI for therapy has problems that tech needs to solve now - 22:00 - Apple Event purchase thoughts - Keith and Benjamin discuss takeaways and possible purchases - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty compresses his thoughts of the Work IQ Vise in 7 minutes - 39:00 - Scam Series - update text - Benjamin asked to update email with non-existant company - 44:00 - Keske on TSA Clear options - Benjamin and Steve talk about new TSA Clear options - 56:00 - HR Tech Expo Conference - Dr. Doreen Galli covers experience at HR Tech Expo - 1:07:00 - Is my computer obsolete - Benjamin approaching time to replace his obsolete computer - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 346 - Describing new term Quiet Cracking and what to watch for - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - touchscreen issues - Ellie asks why her smartphone touchscreen is flaking on her
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - A concern for free speech - A concern for free speech, our week, and our future - 11:00 - Apple September Event (Part 1) - Keith and Benjamin discuss the Apple iPhone and Earpods - 22:00 - Apple September Event (Part 2) - Continuing with Keith and Benjamin on the Apple Watch - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the amazing Weber Grill accessories - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam phone calls - Max asks why scam calls get through, even when blocked - 44:00 - Keske on tech affecting youth - Steve and Benjamin answer Malcolm regarding tech and youth - 56:00 - Customer Care Expo details - Dr Doreen Galli discusses the Customer Care Expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - videos buffering - Jamal asks why videos buffer on a fast internet connection - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 345 - Benjamin addresses if a computer science degree is still worth it - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - incognito mode - Benjamin unpacks the details behind incognito mode for Reno
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Windows 11, Google, Zuckerberg, Samsung, Apple, Lego - 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers drones and the Commercial UAV expo - 22:00 - Next weeks Apple Event - Keith and Benjamin share what they don't want from Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty serves up details on the Weber Spirit E-325 Grill - 39:00 - Scam Series - reporting scams - Bob asks if he falls for a scam, is it work reporting to police - 44:00 - Keske on Virtual Private Networks - Steve asks Benjamin for details on virtual private networks VPNs - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - digital decay - Ethan asks why we accept digital decay, but not in real world - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow computer - August asks why computer slows down with open programs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 344 - Benjamin says we need to rethink cybersecuriuty to people level - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - pop-up blockers - Maya wants to know why pop-ups happen even with blocker
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - YouTube, ransomware, Verizon, floppy disks, ChatGPT, prison - 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo preview - Dr Doreen Galli gives preview to Benjamin on CUAV expo - 22:00 - Personal Digital Assistants - Keith and Benjamin look at early Personal Digital Assistants - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares enthusiasim of the Anker Eufy E15 Robot Mower - 39:00 - Scam Series - obvious scams - Judith wants to know why scam emails look so very obvious - 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve gives the nuclear and atomic energy pros and cons - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - public WiFi - Elena asks how public WiFi network maintain security for all - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow charging - Charlie asks Benjamin why his tablet charges slowly - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 343 - Benjamin shares AI biases need to be overcome on both sides - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthome issues - Calebs smarthome thermostat isn't following proper schedule
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Peak AI, Meta AI, Doom, dial-up, Apple TV+, backdoors - 11:00 - Creation Museum, tech, more - Benjamin talks with Joel Leineweber of the Creation Museum - 22:00 - More Creation Museum - Benjamin continues to talk tech, at the Creation Museum - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Protoark EM05 NL Trackball - 39:00 - Scam Series - urgency - Bella asks why scammers say don't tell anyone, this is urgent - 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve talks everyone's devolving experiences with math fluency - 56:00 - Chrome, Safari, Firefox options - Keith answers big question of Chrome, Safari, or other browser - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - modern software - Knox asks if he can still run modern software on older machines - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 342 - Dr Doreen Galli reflects on guidance given that may not be best - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - sound issues - Theo asks about why he can't hear sound through speakers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Memory, GPS - Benjamin answers Drew on mixing memory sizes, Fiona on GPS - 11:00 - Embrace data to move ahead - Benjamin advises to embrace data to move ahead at work - 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details his choice of iOS or Android hardware - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Home automation concerns in all directions - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin warns of scam stickers and QR codes flooding in - 44:00 - Keske on difficult positions - Steve asks Benjamin of his most difficult career position - 56:00 - TikTok and threat aspects - Dr Doreen Gali talks of TikTok, and need to think of threats - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi concerns - Jimmy asks Benjamin why WiFi works on one side of house only - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 341 - Doreen covers more on non-compete clauses and options - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - default apps - Max asks Benjamin why systems keep changing default apps
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - WiFi 8, ChatGPT-5, Wikipedia, therapy, iPhones, Dell laptops - 11:00 - Blackhat Conference coverage - Dr. Doreen Galli reports to Benjamin about Blackhat conference - 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details out his choice on the Apple vs Android option - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests and explains why free isn't free - 39:00 - Scam Series - don't convert - Benjamin gives real example where scammers asked for gold - 44:00 - Keske on drone regulations - Steve Keske covers government regulation easing for drones - 56:00 - Technology is imporant as a tool - Benjamin praises tech as tool, but has concerns about control - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - peer to peer VPNs - Debby asks about peer-to-peer VPNs and safety of them - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 340 - Benjamin shares that all need to learn AI to protect our jobs - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - screen flickering - Ivy asks why her screen is randomly flickering and cutting out
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - NVIDIA, Windows 11, ChatGPT, Apple, Anker, sunlight - 11:00 - Cybersecurity's importance - Dr Doreen Galli extols the importance of cybersecurity - 22:00 - Family sharing and controls - Keith gives experience of family sharing and parental controls - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of the three types of meeting monsters that impact - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake domain - Detecting Facebook ads from a scammer with fake domain - 44:00 - Keske on tech in forensics - Steve revisits conversation about the world of tech and forensics - 56:00 - Faith can exist with technology - Benjamin tells of a need for blending faith into a world of tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - scammers know - Juan asks Benjamin how scammers know names and locations - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 339 - Dr Doreen Galli shares experience about Blackhat and Defcon - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - thunderstorm data - Daniel asks aboung unplugging during thunderstorms with UPS
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Uber, Microsoft, Linux, Boeing, Starliner, Apple, EU, Intel - 11:00 - Industry analysis on AI - Dr. Doreen Galli looks at where artificial intelligence directions - 22:00 - Tales of Travel and Tech - Deb Shadovitz guests in and talks travel phone chargers - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty says TV is changing before our eyes, and streaming too - 39:00 - Scam Series - Amazon price hike - Benjamin notes Amazon warning about fake subscription hikes - 44:00 - Keske on Benjamin's career - Steve asks Benjamin about most difficult position in career - 56:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 1 - Benjamin details out layers of the Tech Acceptance Curve - 1:07:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 2 - Benjamin reveals his own positions in Tech Acceptance Curve - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 338 - Benjamin notes Microsoft comment about us all learning AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - reboot router - Maddie asks Benjamin why her router needs reboot regularly
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Commodore, Japan, McDonald's hack, speech, Chrome, Mars - 11:00 - H1B Visa program problems - Benjamin uses Microsoft issues to highlight failings of H1B visa - 22:00 - Apple iOS26 Public Beta - Keith asks Benjamin if he'll be daring and use the Public Beta - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives a review of the new Plugable Thunderbolt dock - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin covers scam stickers and QR codes at point of sale - 44:00 - Keske on programming - Steve shares how earlier programming was far more elegant - 56:00 - Quotes to continue learning - Benjamin covers key inspirations to keep on learning - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth issues - Miguel asks Benjamin why his Bluetooth disconnects often - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 337 - Amazon's ultimatum for relocation is not simple or easy - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - freeze with HD - Omar asks about his computer freezing with external drive
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - nVidia, Bitcoin, click to cancel, right to repair, AI, reviews - 11:00 - Robotics and automation - Dr Doreen Galli gives robotics and automation observations - 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Keith tells how he spots and favors quality smartphone apps - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty revisits the Ricoh projector with more insights - 39:00 - Scam Series - mysterious convos - Benjamin warns of scam message threads that drag on forever - 44:00 - Keske on SpaceX Starship - Steve and Benjamin ponder over ideas for getting to Mars - 56:00 - Skills all IT people need - Benjamin covers what IT skills are needed, from both sides - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Nostalgia - Felix asks why nostalgia hits harder and faster than other things - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin calls out the Amazon return to office as a fiasco - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deleted files - Chloe asks Benjamin why deleted files in cloud don't register
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Amazon, Work from home, Walmart, Hertz, Commodore - 11:00 - Moral obligations trump piracy - Benjamin preaches doing the right thing with licensing - 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Doreen Galli and Benjamin talk of unremarkable Apple items - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Merlin Bird ID from Cornell Univ - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake business loan - Benjamin warns of ludicrous offers for massive business loans - 44:00 - Keske on automation - Steve and Benjamin talk many aspects of automation at work - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Travis asks what makes some routers better even with same ISP - 1:07:00 - Every company needs tech - Benjamin says that all companies need to utilize tech to succeed - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin notes that casual work chats can be used against us - 1:24:00 - Plea to donate blood - Benjamin asks to donate blood products, RedCross.org
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Etsy, 3D printing, TSA, Infinity Train, Windows 10, SoundBlaster - 11:00 - Upsides and downsides of tech - Benjamin covers both sides of how tech is changing our lives - 22:00 - Smartphone disability features - Keith and Benjamin discuss features for disabled we can all use - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks of the Plaud Note and the Plaud Notepin AI devices - 39:00 - Scam Series - how to protect - Leo advises his mother almost gave bank info, how to protect - 44:00 - Keske on pulse oximeters - Benjamin and Steve talk about infrared uses in medicine - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Megan asks why smart home devices need different apps - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Darius wants to know why companies prevent fixing ourselves - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin warns of recruitment for jobs going cold due to AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Max questions why his gaming console lags in multiplayer
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - AI, LibreOffice, Linux, ChatGPT, Chess, Microsoft, hackers - 11:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 1 - Keith and Benjamin discuss the revelations of Apple's WWDC25 - 22:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 2 - The two nerds continue to cover the latest of Apple software - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks prepping and surrendering for move to Windows 11 - 39:00 - Scam Series - protecting elderly - Jane asks Benjamin why her grandma is getting so many scams - 44:00 - Keske on Information Highway - Steve and Benjamin discuss the Information Superhighway - 56:00 - Don't let tech failures define you - Benjamin preaches to not let your tech struggles change you - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming - Savannah asks how streaming services deal with high volume - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 332 - Leo asks why it takes so long for tech issues to get resolved - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - I am not a robot - Lily asks Benjamin why websites keep asking if she's a robot
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Nintendo, heart disease, AI, em dash, Linux, SpaceX - 11:00 - User interfaces unpacked - Mark Brownstein joins Benjamin to discuss user interfaces - 22:00 - WWDC, rumors, and other things - Keith and Benjamin talk about Apple's keynotes and concerns - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the bright Ricoh 6500 luman 4k projector - 39:00 - Scam Series - in-app purchases - Benjamin laments the near scam concept of in-app purchasing - 44:00 - Keske on Webb Space telescope - Steve and Benjamin discuss the tech of Webb Space telescope - 56:00 - Kiosks bring on digital downside - Benjamin notes kiosks stats are used in worker discrimination - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Google Maps - Benjamin answers Trevor on how real-time traffic maps report - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 331 - Benjamin says next level of interviewing may get worse - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - software updates - Mateo asks Benjamin why we need to update software so much
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - AI power, FTC, Microsoft, Activision, bacteria, Windows Update - 11:00 - Licensing is getting out of hand - Benjamin lists the latest concerns about licensing over owning - 22:00 - Social Media Delivery Systems - Keith and Benjamin discuss history of media delivery systems - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives praise to Plugable brand docks - 39:00 - Scam Series - extended warranty - Benjamin labels extended warranties as nearly scammy - 44:00 - Keske on when technology started - Benjamin and Steve define their choice of technology start date - 56:00 - Tech addiction identification - Benjamin calls for self reflection to determine if you're addicted - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - reinvention - Erik asks why software companies reinvent perfect solutions - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 330 - Benjamin advises everyone to always have a Plan B - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - long boot time - Benjamin answers Tanya's concern over long boot time
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Netflix, advertising, Fortnite, Apple, AI, malware, tariffs - 11:00 - Amazon Subscribe and Save - Benjamin scared by pending Amazon Subscribe and Save - 22:00 - 3D printing is evolving - Keith and Benjamin discuss the changing world of 3D printing - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mary talks about the high-tech Hibrew AC-507k coffeemaker - 39:00 - Scam Series - buy now pay later - Benjamin discusses near scam idea of buy now pay later plans - 44:00 - Keske on forensics - Steve and Benjamin banter about tech advancing in forensics - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - bad software - Joel complains about software that arrives faulty or incomplete - 1:07:00 - Deming Cycle for fixing - Benjamin details out a plan for troubleshooting anything - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 329 - Benjamin gives his thoughts on how onshoring is better now - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - technobabble - Benjamin shares with Theresa how to battle the technobabble
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Microsoft, Windows 11, Ticketmaster, YouTube, Slate Auto - 11:00 - Benjamin and Windows 11 - Benjamin upgrades his most important PC to Windows 11 - 22:00 - New Netflix studio in NJ - Keith and Benjamin cover Netflix and the new studio in NJ - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares with Benjamin about the Danyco Hat Shaper - 39:00 - Scam Series - deals too good - Benjamin notes that bankruptcy sales spawn scamming imitators - 44:00 - Keske on Artificial Intelligence - Benjamin and Steve talk about the evolving world of AI - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - echo chambers - Milo asks Benjamin about echo chambers and concerns - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - private discussion - Emmo asks if tech companies are really listening to every word - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 328 - Benjamin advises hot to handle request of training replacements - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - helpdesk help - Lucy asks how to get better help without sounding clueless
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Apple, China, AI, Skype, Teams, Tesla, education, iPhone - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - work life balance - Nathan asks on balance of connectivity with work life balance - 22:00 - Apple design influences - Keith and Benjamin talk Apples design influence on industry - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Intumescent fire-preventative vents - 39:00 - Scam Series - not always panic - Not all scams are panic inducing, use care everywhere - 44:00 - Keske on age old wisdom - Those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - tech savvy elderly - Chuck asks why people assume all youth more tech savvy - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Mia asks Benjamin how to tell if an online review is real or fake - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 327 - Addressing technobabble from both sides of conversation - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - updates breaking - Zoe asks why some updates break more than they fix
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Epic Games, Apple, Samsung, Bitcoin, Slate Auto, Lyft - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - software - Tobias asks Benjamin how to deal with IT not allowing software - 22:00 - Speccing out your next computer - Keith and Benjamin discuss how to spec out your next computer - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares on the Bosch 18-volt 9" cut off saw kit - 39:00 - Scam Series - fighting back - Benjamin says don't trust cold calls with minimal information - 44:00 - Keske on train technologies - Steve and Benjamin discuss the technology of railroads - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - website speeds - Noelle asks why people believe easily disproven myths - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Nina asks Benjamin why techs ask questions already answered - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 326 - Work-life balance is even more important for IT workers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - removed features - Nathan asks why everything is moving to subscriptions
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Youth, YouTube, ChatGPT o3, American Airlines, sun - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - printers - Olivia asks why printers now feel outdated and unreliable - 22:00 - iPhone folding version thoughts - Keith asks Benjamin if he would be interested in iPhone that folds - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of Sumkea lightshow and star projectors - 39:00 - Scam Series - fighting back - Benjamin shares of a CEO that fought back against scammers - 44:00 - Keske on currency vs digital - Steve and Benjamin show reluctance to digital currency - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - website speeds - Riley asks Benjamin why some websites load faster than others - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Dexter wonders how bad are movie nerds compared to real - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 325 - Should we be working as if we are in a Startup, or have balance - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - removed features - Will asks why tech companies remove well liked features
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - REPAIR Act, bad law, Tesla lawsuit, Sams Club, Comcast - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cost of GPUs - Derek asks why gaming GPUs high priced after crypto decline - 22:00 - One week after with iPad Air M3 - Benjamin gives Keith a one week update on his new iPad Air M3 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks up the Shokz Opencomm 2 UC 2025 headset - 39:00 - Scam Series - crazy job offer - Benjamin talks insane job offer for hour a day, thousands a week - 44:00 - Keske on cyberstalking - Steve and Benjamin talk the technophobia of older generations - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - long support calls - Benjamin answers Ethan on why tech support calls are long - 1:07:00 - Emergency preparedness - Benjamin shares emergency preparedness, including tech ideas - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 323 - Lisa's boss asked for her passwords and Benjamin says no - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - social media - Isabella asks if social media is truly designed to addict users
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - ChatGPT, iPhone 3GS, AI, Zelle, Meta, taxes, Google, Microsoft - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - internet provider - Diego says Internet Provider charges too much for bad service - 22:00 - Benjamin's new iPad Air M3 - Keith and Benjamin talk about Benjamin's new iPad Air M3 tablet - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews Urban Armor Gear slim power bank and stand - 39:00 - Scam Series - dont hide scams - Benjamin advises not to hide scams, but share experience - 44:00 - Keske on cyberstalking - Steve express concerns about cyberstalking and crimes - 56:00 - Why Privacy Matters - Part 1 - Benjamin details out why privacy should matter to everyone - 1:07:00 - Why Privacy Matters - Part 2 - Benjamin continues with more about importance of privacy - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 322 - Ryan heard about IT job pay, but is concerned about passion - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - slow computer - Ryan asks why computer keeps slowing, even after updates
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - sleep, Microsoft, FCC, Hewlett-Packard, Apple Card, Google - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - software installs - Derek notes his office is installing tons of new programs - 22:00 - Backup Series - Part 6 - Keith covers Apples exit from wireless and Time Capsule - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mart shares the Brightline Lighting Zelo Prosumer lights - 39:00 - Scam Series - tax refund scam - Benjamin notes that this is the time to watch for tax scammers - 44:00 - Keske on prosthetics - Steve Keske details out a DARPA prosthetics program - 56:00 - Space travel and expansion - Benjamin makes case for continuing to try to reach Mars - 1:07:00 - General Motors CarPlay issue - General Motors cracks down on kit to restore CarPlay to EVs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 321 - Benjamin continues 4th of 4 defenses of working from home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthome hacker - Cindy asks if smarthome devices are vulnerable to hackers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Backups, 23andMe, Logitech, microphones, ChatGPT, Apple-1 - 11:00 - Learning to do backups - Benjamin gives rundown of proper backup strategy - 22:00 - beta versions of software - Keith asks Benjamin why he checks out the beta versions - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers why backup power that doesn't come back up - 39:00 - Scam Series - webtool usage - Benjamin tells how to use WhoIs to determine if being scammed - 44:00 - Keske on mistakes - Steve and Benjamin talk about mistakes being made for years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Subscriptions - Taylor asks why she is paying for all of these subscriptions - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - ecosystems - Jason says it feels like Apple (and others) trap into ecosystems - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 320 - Benjamin continues 3rd of 4 defenses of working from home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - tech rumors - Emily asks Benjamin how to tell if tech rumor is hype or real
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, HP, CoPilot, Pebble Watch, Amazon - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - almost scammed - Dan was almost scammed, but what are the things to check - 22:00 - 10 years of Keith on the radio - Keith and Benjamin celebrate 10 years of friendship on radio - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Artiphon Chorda Music Maker Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - unpacking a scam - Benjamin unpacks a cryptoscam for general knowledge - 44:00 - Keske on old style programming - Steve compares punchcards to modern programming - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - overclocking - Luke asks if overclocking his computer voids warranty - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - balancing AI - Travis asks how to balance AI against protecting America - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 319 - Benjamin continues series rebutting return to office demands - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - media AI hype - Carlos asks if media is exaggerating risks of AI taking over jobs
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Verizon, Skype, Publisher, chess cheater, dubbing, Mark Cuban - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - digital clutter - Alex says his digital world is overwhelming, Benjamin gives tips - 22:00 - Backup Series - laptop v desktop - Keith unpacks differences of laptop and desktop backups - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty lay difference of Daylight Saving Time and Meetings - 39:00 - Scam Series - CAPTCHA scam 2 - Benjamin shares of new variant on recent CAPTCHA scam - 44:00 - Keske on tech safety - Steve and Benjamin discuss if any systems are truly safe - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - digital literacy - Taylor says she uses tech, but is she truly digitally literate - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - future of us with AI - Amy asks of the role that AI will play in future computing - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 318 - Benjamin starts new series rebutting return to office demands - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - China - Jason asks if we should be concerned about China tech spying
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Apple, Microsoft Skype, Google, Reddit, Brother printers - 11:00 - Apple hardware announcements - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new MacBook Pro and Studio - 22:00 - More talk of new Apple hardware - Benjamin and Keith continue with the new iPad Pro and iPad - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks up Bluetti AC 180 large power bank - 39:00 - Scam Series - via snail mail - Benjamin details new scam ransomware threat via snail mail - 44:00 - Keske on tech promises - Steve and Benjamin talk of tech promises over their lives - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - apartment WiFi - Drake asks how to deal with WiFi in cramped apartment setting - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - boss watching - Alyssa asks why new supervisor is watching computer activities - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 317 - Benjamin explains LinkedIn is not a place for political discourse - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - relationships - Esteban asks how to ensure tech doesn't replace relationships
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Alexa, Jeep, Framework, datacenter, Apple lawsuit, iPhone - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - free isn't free - Chris asks if app or service is free, how do they make money - 22:00 - Playing fast with beta releases - Keith asks Benjamin about his fascination with beta release - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty details BenQ X500i projector, Earfun Air Pro 4 earbuds - 39:00 - Scam Series - new term mishing - Benjamin details out the new scam term called mishing - 44:00 - Keske on social media - Steve and Benjamin talk through boon or bust on social media - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - online person - Zed asks how to make his online persona more authentic - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - mesh or extender - Adrian asks Benjamin if he should go mesh or network extender - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 316 - Benjamin talks about disturbing increase in ghost jobs - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - getting ahead - Ron asks how to get ahead in the tech world and business
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Uber, Amazon, Microsoft, Humane, James Bond, hearing - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows 11 - Miller asks if upgrading to Windows 11 is safe or neccessary - 22:00 - iPhone 16e launch comments - Keith and Benjamin discuss latest iPhone release announcement - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Shoxz Openmeet UC bone conduction headset - 39:00 - Scam Series - LinkedIn friends - Benjamin warns of mysterious friends reaching out on LinkedIn - 44:00 - Keske on most amazing tech - Benjamin and Steve talk about what tech astonished most in life - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - local backups - Samantha asked why to bother with local backups vs cloud - 1:07:00 - LiListener Q&A - TV streaming - Tricia asks for a rundown of all major streaming services - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 316 - Mike asks more about leveraging tech to stay ahead at work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - charging - Megan asks Benjamin about smartphone not charging
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - ChatGPT, Tubi, Apple Intelligence, Blue Origin, backdoors - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - children - Emily asks Benjamin advise on responsible children tech usage - 22:00 - Non-Apple programs - Keith tells of non-Apple programs better than Apple version - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks TopJobLab Boba chair and 73andSunny Roku grips - 39:00 - Scam Series - vague job scam - Benjamin warns of vague job ads offering few details - 44:00 - Keske on TV technology - Steve and Benjamin discuss how TV has improved through tech - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - securing home net - Peter asks Benjamin for top tips on securing home network - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - wearable tech - Isidore asks about wearable tech and our interactions with PCs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 315 - Jordan asks Benjamin about staying relevant with work tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - EMF and 5G - Patricia asks if we need worry about EMF and 5G effects
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Deepseek, AI, Disney, space, Starliner, AppleCare, speeding - 11:00 - Solar Panel Payoff in how long - Benjamin works solar panel numbers and it's not pretty - 22:00 - SIMs and Maxis games - Keith and Benjamin talk about The Sims, SimCity, and more - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty extols Asus Zenbook Duo UX8406 dual screen notebook - 39:00 - Scam Series - CAPTCHA scam - Benjamin says extra hoops in this CAPTCHA scam are a sign - 44:00 - Keske on technology backdoors - Steve and Benjamin discuss technology backdoors over years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - disappointing tech - Brian asks of most disappointing tech over last 40 years - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital nomad - Amy asks Benjamin if digital nomad lifestyle still workable - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 314 - Benjamin concludes IT burnout with advise of how to handle - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - flash drive lifespan - James asks if flash drive is dependable for long term storage
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Pebble Watch, DeepSeek, drones, Verizon, Starbucks, Stripe - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - five years of wfh - Tina asks Benjamin to look back at 5 years of work from home - 22:00 - DeepSeek and controversy - Keith and Benjamin talk on the latest AI engine from China - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty touts Harney Teas, and Benjamin adds tech side - 39:00 - Scam Series - unsolicited PDF - Benjamin warns of scammer PDFs coming to your smartphones - 44:00 - Keske on metal detection history - Benjamin and Steve talk about metal detection over the years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - ransomware - Brad asks for steps to take if hit by ransomware or virus - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - epilepsy warnings - Dwight asks about epilepsy warnings on video games - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 313 - Benjamin tells of recognizing and preventing burnout in IT - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - balancing tech - Mateo asks how to balance tech with biblical calls for rest
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - TikTok, Netflix, FTC, AirTags, police, Bambu, ransomware - 11:00 - Technology values and products - Benjamin explains value within technology, and what to buy - 22:00 - Computer consulting weirdos - Keith and Benjamin talk about some of their wierdest clients - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty proves that meetings are mind-numbing with statistics - 39:00 - Scam Series - changed number - Benjamin calls out changed number scam over text messages - 44:00 - Keske on radar - Benjamin and Steve talk of radar over the years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - VR and AR - David asks if business virtual and augmented reality will work - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - reconciling God - Sarah asks Benjamin how to reconcile AI with belief in God - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 312 - Benjamin tells why IT professionals are prone to burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - sub for sub - Sam asks Benjamin about social media follows and tricks
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - TikTok, New York, DJI, AGI, JP Morgan, hotel prices - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Chinese spies - Michael expresses worry about China spying on individuals - 22:00 - TikTok may not affect us as much - Keith and Benjamin discuss pain points of TikTok and otehrs - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Powering up at tradeshows, j5create power bank - 39:00 - Scam Series - bypassing scam - Benjamin shares how scammers try to bypass protections - 44:00 - Keske on sonar - Benjamin and Steve discuss the details of Sonar - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - pushing privacy - Caleb wants to know how to push back against surveillance - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tech singularity - Danielle asks if the Technological Singularity will ever happen - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 311 - Benjamin shares his experience of IT worker burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - automatic watches - Allison asks Benjamin about his mechanical watches
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - CES2025, Apple, factcheckers, LA fires, net neutrality - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - neighbor WiFi - James coming to grips after neighbor changes WiFi password - 22:00 - Apple overall wishes in 2025 - Benjamin lists out his biggest Apple 2025 wishes to Keith - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss the implications of CES overall - 39:00 - Scam Series - challenge response - Benjamin shares that we all need to develop passphrases - 44:00 - Keske on helping seniors with tech - Luis asks Steve and Benjamin how to help senior citizens - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - flash drive safety - John asks Benjamin if flash drive from dealership is safe to use - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - purchasing - Mark asks how to balance desire against practical purchases - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 310 - Benjamin calculates simple math of when to upgrade computer - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - staying faithful - David wants to ensure tech doesn't lead him away from God
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Opener then commentary on AI - Eddie asks Benjamin about why he's got issues with AI - 11:00 - How much Internet speed needed - Benjamin notes how to tell how much internet speed you need - 22:00 - Apple overall wishes in 2025 - Keith expresses his wishlist for Apple top-down changes in 2025 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin talk about CES announcements next week - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Merchange - Benjamin details out the Fake Merchant Trap and avoidance - 44:00 - Keske on online video games - Benjamin and Steve discuss first online video games - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - keep buying PCs - Ryan laments how we have to keep buying new computers - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthomes - Christine asks if developing smarthomes saves electricity - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 309 - Mandy asks Benjamin of RSU stocks as part of compensation - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - broken tablet - Greg asks if it is worth repairing a broken screen or to replace
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - Benjamin recaps some of the biggest tech stories from 2024 - 11:00 - Info to AI can be dangerous - Benjamin details out information you should never give to AI - 22:00 - Sedor Backup Series (Part 4) - Keith continues the series with first Time Machine experience - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty looks back with his views of how 2024 went in tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI driven scams - 2024 led to use of AI driven scams, Benjamin warns of more - 44:00 - Keske on humanized robots - Steve and Benjamin discuss robots and humanization - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Work from home - Cindi has questions about building work from home productivity - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Moore's law - Assas asks if Moore's law is broken as CPU Mhz doesn't climb - 1:16:00 - Runnersup for Nerd Of The Year - Runners up for Nerd Of The Year, from all walks of life - 1:24:00 - Nerd Of The Year 2024 - Benjamin details Nerd Of The Year, whose life impacted us all
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - Apple, iPhone, Elon Musk, Tplink, hidden fees, Walmart, NASA - 11:00 - Warranty protections by law - Benjamin covers the 1970s Magnusson Moss Warranty act - 22:00 - Apple Intelligence lackluster - Keith and Benjamin talk about rudderless Apple ideas - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty with Anker charger, projector, and special j5create cable - 39:00 - Scam Series - Amazon renewal - Benjamin details a urgent but fake Amazon renewal notice - 44:00 - Keske on military robot usage - Steve and Benjamin banter over military usage of robots - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - defragmenting - Harry asks why we no longer have to defragment hard drives - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tablet usage down - Tracy asks about viability of tablets for full time computing - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 308 - Return to office mandates are sending high performers packing - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - blu ray players - Benjamin tells Jerry that the demise of Blu Ray players is coming
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - FBI, blu-ray, OpenAI, ACLU, police, Amazon, Win11, YouTube - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - self driving cars - Benjamin answers Carolyn about self driving cars and future - 22:00 - Updates across all Apple OS - Keith tells of the many updates to Apples Operating Systems - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Sharper Image mirror, Anker 3D printer and power bank - 39:00 - Scam Series - Sams Club card - Benjamin tells of Sams Club card scam that looks real but isn't - 44:00 - Keske on usage of LASERs - Steve talks more about the history of LASERs over the years - 56:00 - Timeless Tips for the Season - Benjamin gives timeless tips for prepping for Christmas Eve - 1:07:00 - Tech Support for family - Benjamin prepares you to be tech support at family gatherings - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 307 - This is not the time to sit back and relax on job hunting - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - be in the moment - Ned asks if it is better to be in the moment, Benjamin answers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - Bitcoin, Google, FBI, hackers, China, brain rot, Amazon, FTC - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - RasPi vs mini PC - Benjamin tells Eric of options of Raspberry PI vs Win11 mini PC - 22:00 - Backup Series Part 3 - Keith and Benjamin discuss Time Capsule Hardware history - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty extols the upside of the Otterbox Defender case - 39:00 - Scam Series - traffic citation - Benjamin unloads on urgent, and yet fake traffic citation - 44:00 - Keske on mapping of USS Arizona - Steve and Benjamin talk about 3d mapping of Pearl Harbor icon - 56:00 - More Marty reviews for gifts - Marty with j5create webcam, wormhole switch, docking station - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - multitasking - Amy asks Benjamin how to fix slow computer while multitasking - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 306 - Benjamin tells Jonathan that pro resume writers are far better - 1:24:00 - Southwest new rules from statistics - Benjamin explains decision was stats driven, AI will drive future
Weekly BroaThis week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Opener and Question - morals - Richard asks about the moral tech issues coming in the future - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - setup home office - Kenneth asks Benjamin how to setup new business office at home - 22:00 - Purchasing a used Mac or PC - Benjamin and Keith banter about tips when purchasing used - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty dives into trigonometry for solving problems in tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - bad PayPal email - Benjamin blazes through a poorly written email to explain scams - 44:00 - Keske on lack of AI ability - Steve tells how artificial intelligence can't do comedy or music - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - gaming PC - Michael learns how to drive better performance on gaming PC - 1:07:00 - Staying safe in holidays - Various tips and tricks to stay safe during holiday season - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 305 - Benjamin preps for business needs during coming surge in AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - women in tech - Isabelle hears of women who made tech great over the yearsdcasts of Computer Talk Radio
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Netflix, Amazon, Shazam, Apple, Microsoft, rare earth, Google - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - tech evils - Benjamin answers Larry's concerns about technology evils - 22:00 - iFixit toolkit review with Sedor - Benjamin and Keith both give high marks for iFixit and toolkit - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares how components have changed over the years - 39:00 - Scam Series - robocall playback - Benjamin plays back robocall attempt posing as Amazon - 44:00 - Keske on Mars colonization - Benjamin is asked if he thinks Mars will ever be colonized - 56:00 - Synology BeeStation review - Benjamin talks Synology BeeStation and Black Friday deals - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital cameras - Charlie asks about the state of the digital camera industry - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 304 - Benjamin says 70 hour workweek proposed by Infosys is crazy - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Black Friday - Shawn asks Benjamin for tips and tricks for Black Friday
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Netflix, rare earth, 23andMe, Apple, passwords, Hertz, Tesla - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - mic, noise, wifi - Tudy asks of microphones and noise, David of wifi connectivity - 22:00 - Sedor Backup Series Part 2 - Keith tells Benjamin of the introduction of Apple Time Machine - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives smart holiday shopping tips for working from home - 39:00 - Scam Series - holiday scammers - Benjamin warns that holiday scammers are lining up - 44:00 - Keske on QR and barcodes - Steve and Benjamin talk about future of QR codes and barcodes - 56:00 - Dark Patterns revisited (Part 2) - Benjamin shares of Dark Patterns after FTC Click To Cancel rule - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 303 - Benjamin continues to warn of more Dark Patterns on Internet - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 303 - Benjamin tells Oscar that AI resumes don't show the real you - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - moral decline - Benjamin answers Tom about thread showing moral decline
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Non-political, Netflix, Japan, SpaceX, Mozilla, Microsoft Copilot - 11:00 - AI business is far more hype - Benjamin covers the hype surrounding artificial intelligence - 22:00 - Dialing back the notifications - Keith and Benjamin discuss stoppage of unending notifications - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty expresses delight in Ashampoo PDF Pro 4 software - 39:00 - Scam Series - many questions - Benjamin says not to answer every question posed on internet - 44:00 - Keske on smartphones for elderly - Steve and Benjamin extol the upsides of smartphones for elderly - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - organization - Thalia asks about brain-computer interfaces and future - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 302 - Morgan asks Benjamin how to best organize workspace - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 302 - Benjamin says everyone should learn more about tech to evolve - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - offline printer - Tom asks Benjamin why his wireless printer keeps going offline
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Dropbox, Netflix, McDonalds, Microsoft, Google, fake reviews - 11:00 - Apple announcements iMac - Keith and Benjamin cover Apple Announcement of new iMac - 22:00 - Apple Mac Mini and Macbook Pro - Keith continues with the new Apple Mac Mini and Macbook Pro - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty addresses that calendar costs need to be accounted for - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake profiles - Benjamin warns about fake profile builders and scams - 44:00 - Keske on Heinrich Hertz - Steve references knowledge that is high tech, and 150 years old - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - printer jams - Emily asks about smart speakers, Kevin about smart lights - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 301 - Mark is struggling with printer jams and Benjamin gives help - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 301 - IT workers over 40 need to be valued more for their soft skills - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - digital privacy - Sarah asks Benjamin about maintaining digital privacy
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Apple, Bitcoin, Amazon, Netflix, AI, Meta Orion, FTC lawsuit - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - automation tools - Kevin asks Benjamin of streamlining workflows with automation - 22:00 - History of Mac Backups - Keith and Benjamin talk history of Apple / Mac Backups - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss different electronics connectors - 39:00 - Scam Series - immediate luminary - Benjamin warns of celebrity endorsements that may not be real - 44:00 - Keske on medicine - Benjamin and Steve talk x-ray, sonigram, and MRI over years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - infleunce of gaming - Alex asks Benjamin the best way to organize digital files - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 300 - Benjamin shares with Luc the influence of gaming on PCs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 300 - Benjamin says interviews without talk of wages are worthless - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - attachments - Bryan asks reasons why email attachments might not send
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Apple, Google, SpaceX, Steam, fake meat, click-to-cancel - 11:00 - AI is not coming for your job - Benjamin says to let go of the hype, AI is not danger to your job - 22:00 - Apple Mini 7 released - Keith and Benjamin talk about the Apple Mini 7 announcement - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mart unpacks the new standard of connection, USB 4 - 39:00 - Scam Series - Meta can't use info - Benjamin highlights that repost opens you up as scammer target - 44:00 - Keske on Moore's Law - Benjamin and Steve talk up Moore's law and it's impacts - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - VPN location - Jake asks Benjamin how to address laptop overheating - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 299 - Marie wants to know why VPN reports her location accurately - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 299 - IT workers need more mentors, and to become mentors - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - exercise goal - Michael asks Benjamin about exercise goal errors in his favor
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Nobel, Google, Amazon, Apple, backdoors, Uber, Archive - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - VR and AR advances - Thomas asks if VR and AR will replace traditional interfaces - 22:00 - iPhone satellite text messages - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new satellite feature on iPhones - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about thinking and planning ahead for Christmas - 39:00 - Scam Series - Lego website hack - Lego website hack promotes cryptocurrency and shows future - 44:00 - Keske on asteroid tracking - Steve and Benjamin talk about NASA tracking asteroids - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - aftgermarket tech - David's doorbell sensitivity, and Casey's dual monitor questions - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 298 - Jennifer asks about tech features overdriving car sales - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 298 - Benjamin adivses that nerds are interested in helping you - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - external hard drive - Mia asks why her external hard drive isn't showing on PC
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Babylon Bee, NotebookLM - 11:00 - Impacts of Helene on tech - Benjamin talks about Spruce Pine, NC, a source of quartz - 22:00 - iPhones saving lives - Keith talks about how iPhones are saving lives after hurricane - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks of Rokform, Z-wave Z-Station, Wago connectors - 39:00 - Scam Series - Bitcoin ATM scam - Benjamin explains anyone asking you to do Bitcoin is a scammer - 44:00 - Keske on Lander to IO - Steve and Benjamin talk about space exploration of moon IO - 56:00 - Synology BeeDrive review - Tony asks about smarphone drain, Matt about mesh net speeds - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 297 - Benjamin touts simplest option for backups, Synology BeeDrive - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 297 - Benjamin talks about upsides to LinkedIn OpenToWork tag - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Parts from old PC - Bryce asks Benjamin what is still salvagable from old computer
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Kaspersky, UltraAV, Meta AR glasses, click to cancel, Disney+ - 11:00 - Entertainment vs reflection - Benjamin points out neverending world of entertainment - 22:00 - Lack of allure for iPhone 16 - Keith asks Benjamin why he's reluctant to get iPhone 16 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Kubb mini fanless PC and EtherPro 31 foot USB-C cord - 39:00 - Scam Series - jury duty scam - Benjamin warns of scary Jury Duty scam plaguing many - 44:00 - Keske on Bluetooth - Steve and Benjamin discuss evolving bluetooth protocol - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - 8K TV screens - Benjamin rebels against Central Bank Digital Currency - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 296 - Carol asks Benjamin if it's time to purchase 8K TV screens - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 296 - Andy asks Benjamin how to stand out in the work world - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - used vs new - Larry asks Benjamin about used, refurbished, and new PCs
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - YouTube, iPhone, passports, Amazon, Oracle, pagers, WiFi - 11:00 - Fall Smartphone Cleaning - Benjamin walks through the things to do in Fall for smartphones - 22:00 - Apple bits from Keith - Keith talks on new releases, AppleID, Apple account changes - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares with Benjamin about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI products - Scammers are using AI to create non-existant products - 44:00 - Keske on air traffic control - Steve talks about FAA and aircraft ground guidance software - 56:00 - Poor customer service via AI - Benjamin reflects on taking time before thinking a job is done - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 295 - Benjamin tells of the problems with AI and customer service - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 295 - Benjamin gives tips on dealing with and overcoming burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - nerd credentials - Traci asks Benjamin common question about being a nerd
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Doxxing, Police, trade-in, downgrades, Apple Card, warnings - 11:00 - Apple September event (pt1) - Keith opines if the event was revolutionary or evolutionary - 22:00 - Apple September event (pt2) - Keith continues his piece-apart on the iPhone event - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty closes out the four part series on microphones - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI robocall loan - Benjamin pieces apart a scam robocall about a loan - 44:00 - Keske on censorship - Steve discusses how state censorship is fracturing the internet - 56:00 - History to mesh WiFi - Benjamin guides to not ask nerds to do illegal activities - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 294 - Benjamin gives the history from early to mesh WiFi - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 294 - Benjamin reports on expierience and identifying burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Starliner slights - Nessa asks if Benjamin feels bad over slights against Starliner
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Microsoft, Starliner, DJI Neo, Alexa, politics, YubiKey, Verizon - 11:00 - Synology 923+ setup - Benjamin talks purchase choices, and easy Synology 923+ setup - 22:00 - Apple password reset frustrations - Keith encounters random delays resetting Apple passwords - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty continues with Part 3 of Audio Technica mic discussion - 39:00 - Scam Series - odd claim - Benjamin talks about odd claim to wife about owed toll monies - 44:00 - Keske on Hedey Lamar - Steve talks about Hedey Lamar and her contributions to tech - 56:00 - Tech during church service is OK - Benjamin warns company computer for personal use is bad idea - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 293 - Benjamin covers the idea of using tech for Bible reading - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 293 - Benjamin notes the changing face of hours needed for work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - upgrade RAM - Tim asks Benjamin about memory upgrade path on laptop
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Police, subtitles, Telegram, Boeing, SpaceX, Apple, OpenAI - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - purchasing online - Mitzy asks Benjamin about different online purchase options - 22:00 - Cruise Ship Technologies - Keith and Benjamin discuss his latest cruise and on-board tech - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty continues with Part 2 of a microphone discussion - 39:00 - Scam Series - warning signs - Benjamin shows warning signs to watch for and just move past - 44:00 - Keske on the power of CAD - Steve and Benjamin discuss CAD programs and design - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - censorship - Denny asks about the basics and option of build your own PC - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - John asks if social media platforms should have censorship - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - Jurassic Park (movie) problems attributed to scope creep - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - broken screen - Debbie asks Benjamin about cracked screen on smartphone
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Boeing, SpaceX, Disney, keyboards, noncompetes, Microsoft - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - smart homes - Dresden asks about challenges and upsides to smart homes - 22:00 - A look back at old tech - Benjamin shows Keith an old USR Palm Pilot, and talk old tech - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty starts a series on microphones (Audio Technica BP40) - 39:00 - Scam Series - charge scare tactic - Benjamin tells of how they build reaction through pricey charge - 44:00 - Keske on online learning - Benjamin and Stever discuss some of the changes to education - 56:00 - End of ownership is coming closer - Mary asks Benjamin is AI is a movie level threat or hype - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - Benjamin laments the evolving demise of our own property - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - Benjamin explains what tech debt is, and concerns for handling - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - small print - Benjamin answers Mikes concerns about small print manuals
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - AI fake news, robot waiters, FTC review, Disney, licenses - 11:00 - Planning for your next job - Benjamin talks about the Great Resignation 2.0 and your plans - 22:00 - Apple TV+ vs Netflix - Keith tells Benjamin why he likes Apple TV+ streaming content - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty Winston reviews the Grabo Powered Suction Lifter - 39:00 - Scam Series - scams through ads - Benjamin covers how ads are being used by scammers - 44:00 - Keske on electric airplanes - Benjamin and Steve talk about the world of electric air travel - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Deepfakes - Benjamin revisits Net Neutrality as recent hot button topic - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 290 - Nicole asks Benjamin about the impacts of political deepfakes - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 290 - Benjamin shares Synology NAS is better for some than a server - 1:24:00 - Computer Talk Radio Review policy - Benjamin covers the review policy of Computer Talk Radio
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Noting the news of the nerd world - Google, Apple, X, FCC, Starliner, Logitech, breach, Dell, Stripe - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - destroy hard drive - Kristi asks how to remove and destroy hard drive before ewaste - 22:00 - Learning patience with tech - Keith and Benjamin discuss how some people need patience - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews the BlackMagic Design Ultra HD Smartscope - 39:00 - Scam Series - review product - Benjamin details scam that offers reward for Amazon review - 44:00 - Keske on space travel - Steve asks Benjamin if he would be willing to go into space - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Alexa listening - Jake asks Benjamin choice between cable vs fiber vs Starlink - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 289 - Terry notes Alexa always listening, and asks Benjamin if concern - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 289 - Benjamin says to learn and prepare for layoffs and job hunting - 1:24:00 - New term - AI washing - Benjamin notes that the demand for AI is so high, that some lie
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Noting the news of the nerd world - China, pre-crime, NASA, Boeing, Amazon, Google, DJI drones - 11:00 - Synology NAS 923+ explaination - Benjamin starts off a short series on Network Attached Storage - 22:00 - Google Podcasts shutting down - Keith explains his experience with leaving Google Podcasts - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews the new Logitech MX BRIO 705 webcam - 39:00 - Scam Series - update credit card - Benjamin covers company shutting down but wants card update - 44:00 - Keske on printers over the years - Steve and Benjamin talk about all varieties of printers from past - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Encryption - Benjamin talks about determining if it's time to replace your PC - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 288 - Misty asks Benjamin how encryption and compression work - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 288 - Benjamin talks job scams, ghost jobs, and zero intent inverviews - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - spy tools - Benjamin assures Mark that electromagnetic spy tools are rare
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - SearchGPT, cookies, Disney+, ransomware, Tesla, Google - 11:00 - Crowdstrike outage detailed - Benjamin shares how Crowdstrike took down 8.5 million PCs - 22:00 - Slow news cycles breed rumors - Keith and Benjamin chatter on about slow news cycle effects - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the recent HITEK hotel expo, and limited tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - Malvertising - Scammers are pleading for donations, by pretending to be real - 44:00 - Keske on chess computers - Steve and Benjamin chat about Deep Blue and Gary Kasparov - 56:00 - Technology Adoption Curve pt2 - Benjamin covers the Technology Adoption Curve and setbacks - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 287 - Benjamin continues by describing how he sometimes leads - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 287 - Drew asks Benjamin if it's OK to use artificial intelligence at work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - long boot times - Joe asks Benjamin why his computer takes so long to boot
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - Microsoft, NASA, HP printers, Amazon Prime, DJI drones - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - identifying product - Kari hears Benjamin state if you aren't sure of the product… - 22:00 - iOS 18 and public beta programs - Keith and Benjamin discuss factors for trying beta software - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Hisense Roku TV and experiences with antennas - 39:00 - Scam Series - Malvertising - Benjamin warns of basic concerns to avoid malvertising - 44:00 - Keske on automation over years - Benjamin and Steve talk about mass production and automation - 56:00 - Dystopia may be closer than… - Benjamin answers Bobby on 3rd party items, Elizabeth on wifi - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 286 - Benjamin sees George Orwell's nightmares are getting closer - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 286 - Benjamin observes hushed hybrid, and notes the problems - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - overheating tech - JD asks how to address summertime heat with his smartphone
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news that affects us all - Redbox, NASCAR, Meta, Intel, Amazon Prime, Samsung - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - stop doomscrolling - Emma asks Benjamin his guidance to stop doomscrolling habits - 22:00 - Missing some old day tech work - Keith and Benjamin talk of yesteryear, and troubleshooting past - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews the Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K projector for Ben - 39:00 - Scam Series - Apple and MFA - Benjamin advises to enable MFA in latest attacks on Apple - 44:00 - Keske on romance scam issues - Steve brings up the latest variations in romance scam category - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - laptop buys - Benjamin laments current stance of not getting info from China - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 285 - Eddie asks Benjamin about computer buys for college bound - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 285 - Benjamin notates recent study on the costs of IT downtime - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - weather apps - Benjamin answers Derek on his favorite weather forecasting
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - Benjamin chooses to relax and chat about nerd myths for holiday - 11:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the nuances of modern video projectors - 22:00 - Drive space lost to RAID array - Keith shares of RAID array setup that shared wrong numbers - 31:00 - Listener Q&A - printer usage - Seamus asks Benjamin if people are using printers less - 39:00 - Scam Series - I'm gonna miss them - Benjamin shares scam designed to get you to click through - 44:00 - Keske on driver maps in cars - Steve shares knowledge of original driver maps (like GPS) - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi security - Benjamin makes a case for technology to serve us, not rule us - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 284 - Jasper asks Benjamin how to improve network and WiFi security - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 284 - Benjamin covers recent study on remote work, and how to adapt - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deleted files - Brian asks how to recover deleted files, and Benjamin explores
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - MTV, Assange, Korea, NASA, SpaceX, Kaspersky, Amazon - 11:00 - Space travel for commoners - Fred asks if the common man will ever get to travel in space - 22:00 - Apples new hardware continued - Keith defends the idea of Apple locking people out of AI - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty extols virtues of Horl Knife Sharpener to Benjamin - 39:00 - Scam Series - Safe Bank Account - Benjamin details a Safe Bank Account scam used to steal money - 44:00 - Keske on modern cyberwarfare - Steve and Benjamin discuss the escalations of cyber warfare - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - warranty plans - Benjamin shares various tech learnings to go to the next level - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 283 - Christopher asks if extended warranties are worth their price - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 283 - Benjamin explores a journey of an IT Professional to current date - 1:24:00 - CordBrick and DeskBrick review - Benjamin's cleaning his desk and finds a treasure in CordBrick
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Dell, DJI, AI politician, Adobe, McDonals, Fisker, Apple, NASA - 11:00 - InfoComm convention review - Marty shares with Benjamin of his experiences at InfoComm - 22:00 - Carplay seems underwhelming - Benjamin asks Keith as to if CarPlay wasn't supposed to be more - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss the Anker Mach V1 Stick Vacuum - 39:00 - Scam Series - Change WiFi pass - Benjamin urges you to change your wifi password right away - 44:00 - Keske on Raytheon history - Benjamin and Steve talk about Raytheon history, microwaves - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - coding skills - Benjamin answers James about key tech impacts of COVID - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 282 - Thomas asks Benjamin how he can improve his coding skills - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 282 - Stephen asks Benjamin how to stay connected while remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - phones on planes - Kimberly asks age-old question about smartphones on planes
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Microsoft, AI, Sleep, Jabra, Musk, Apple, DJI, Best Buy, Boeing - 11:00 - Apple WWDC24 highlights - Keith and Benjamin discuss Apple WWDC announcements - 22:00 - Apple WWDC24 highlights (cont) - Keith continues talking about iOS, WatchOS, MacOS, and more - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks NWM on-ear speakers, MyManu translating earbud - 39:00 - Scam Series - multifactor auth - Benjamin issues action item to check multifactor authentication - 44:00 - Keske on cryptocurrencies - Benjamin and Steve discuss crypto drawbacks and scams - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Win11, reboots - Benjamin talks about how some threats are internal employees - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 281 - Daniel asks of Win11 upgrade, Thomas of spurious reboots - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 281 - Eric asks, how do I ensure online security for my small business - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing drive - Kenneth asks Benjamin about hooking up old drive to new PC
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Amazon, Grubhub, Ticketmaster, Christies, hearing, Apple - 11:00 - Cashless society concerns - Benjamin rails against government required digital currencies - 22:00 - Reusing old Mac hardware - Keith and Benjamin discuss using old Mac hardware differently - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks OWC Envoy Pro Mini, Gourmia Espresso Maker - 39:00 - Scam Series - Venmo mistakes - Benjamin cautions not to refund accidental credits on Venmo - 44:00 - Keske on synthetic diamonds - Steve and Benjamin discuss some properties of fake diamonds - 56:00 - LinkedIn is important - Roy asks about smaller tech things we might want to have - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 279 - Benjamin urges a friend to adopt and make use of LinkedIn - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 279 - A shifting workplace needs some thought on all sides - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Slow tech - Rick asks Benjamin if tech companies intentionally slow tech
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - LiveNation, ChatGPT 4o, Apple, Hertz, Amazon, lithium, Boeing - 11:00 - Microsoft Recall is scary - Benjamin opines on Microsoft Recall, a voluntary spy software - 22:00 - Web hosting and email migration - Keith and Benjamin discuss options for email and webhosting - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks kitchen tech with Blendi Blender and HeatMate Grill - 39:00 - Scam Series - Microsoft in person - Benjamin tells about fake Microsoft employees picking up cash - 44:00 - Keske on old technologies - Steve and Benjamin talk movie Wargames and tech memories - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Defragging - Benjamin lists the different levels of self-driving vehicles - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 278 - Kathy asked about defragging, Edward of offbrand printer ink - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 278 - Mary asks Benjamin about tech ergonomics and wellness - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - social media - Chuck asks of devolution of social media and ensuing problems
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Google, VMware, Apple, Samsung, Word, SpaceX, Boeing - 11:00 - Northern Lights and the threat - Benjamin talks of the possiblity of electromagnetic sun storms - 22:00 - Apple iPad introspective musings - Benjamin and Keith discuss iPad after a week of evaluating - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Software as a Service (SaaS) and how it works - 39:00 - Scam Series - 400k truck scam - Benjamin talks about odd sweepstakes offer of a military truck - 44:00 - Keske on pilotless military aircraft - Benjamin and Steve banter on how Skynet might arrive - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - obvious hacks - Benjamin talks about updates to the backup philosophy - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 277 - Lori asks if it wouldn’t be obvious if her computer was hacked - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 277 - Benjamin notes that IT teams may work off hours, get over it - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - hard drive scams - Katelyn asks about hard drives that don't deliver the gigs
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, teens, Amazon, Boeing, TikTok, Tesla, Dell, Matter 1.3 - 11:00 - Selecting Benjamin's next iPad - Keith and Benjamin discuss the quandry of Benjamin's iPad - 22:00 - Apple iPad announcement event - Continued coverage regarding the Apple iPad and Pencil event - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty notes that virtual doctor visits are moving backward - 39:00 - Scam Series - codewords - Benjamin notes a way to drive security through codewords - 44:00 - Keske on tornado tracking - Steve tells how tech enabled tornado tracking improvements - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Macs and viruses - Joshua asks Benjamin his thoughts on smart appliances - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 276 - Patricia asks about computer malware on the Apple Macs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 276 - Christopher seeks guidance on work-life balance while remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - megapixels - Linda inquires of Benjamin as to if megapixels matter anymore
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Marriott, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Rabbit AI, DJI, BASIC - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - more memory - Dwight asks Benjamin if more memory will speed up computer - 22:00 - Changing lifetimes for replacing - Keith and Benjamin discuss the lifetimes for various hardware - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Fujitsu scanner, Targus GAN charger, Streamlabs sensors - 39:00 - Scam Series - another email - Benjamin shares another email, and pieces it apart how it works - 44:00 - Keske on our ancestors - Steve talks possibility of ancestors adapting to modern tech - 56:00 - Tech smartphone addiction (pt 1) - Benjamin details how you can start diagnosing your addiction - 1:07:00 - Tech smartphone addiction (pt 1) - Benjamin continues with more details for identifying - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 275 - Nina asks how she can help the IT folks if she works via remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - www and internet - Delphine asks Benjamin difference between WWW and internet
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - TikTok, Google, Mercedes, FTC, neutrality, IRS, FCC, Netflix - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - paranoia or privacy - Walt asks Benjamin if he's paranoid about protecting privacy - 22:00 - Purchasing changing with AI - Keith asks Benjamin if purchasing needs to change with AI - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Tovolo food cover, Blackmagic brand video SDI convertors - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI voice tech - AI voice scam tries to smack down Benjamin's defences - 44:00 - Keske on senior tech usage - Steve and Benjamin discuss options for senior adoption of tech - 56:00 - You work for a tech company - Benjamin explains how we all work for tech companies - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - eye strain - Dawn asks Benjamin on how to reduce eye strain from tech - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 273 - Benjamin urges you to market yourself to the recruiters - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - 3rd party charger - Robert asks Benjamin if it's OK to use 3rd party chargers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Taxes, students, Win11, Tesla layoffs, iPhone, cyberattacks - 11:00 - DIY computing great learning - Benjamin notes that DIY computer build isn't for everyone - 22:00 - Apple Sports App - Keith and Benjamin talk sports ball and Apples new sports app - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Revolution toaster, Govee heater, Revsquared hand dryer - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Employer - Benjamin warns of fake employers and fake bouncing checks - 44:00 - Keske on Spyware - Steve and Benjamin talk about many different forms of spyware - 56:00 - Spring Cleaning - Part 1 - Benjamin details out a number of activities for spring cleaning - 1:07:00 - Spring Cleaning - Part 2 - Benjamin expands to other tech and continues to clean - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 272 - After hours tests for prospective employees is intrusive red flag - 1:24:00 - Marty Winston at NAB - Marty details NAB show (National Association of Broadcasters)
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, Microsoft, LinkedIn, BBC, Yale locks, Japanese astronaut - 11:00 - Intersection of faith and tech - Benjamin explains that both tech and faith are compatible - 22:00 - Artificial intelligence concerns - Keith and Benjamin look to future concerns over coming AI - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty gives knowledge and info on two stage furnaces - 39:00 - Scam Series - gatekeeping - Benjamin advises that we need to become our own gatekeepers - 44:00 - Keske on Smart TVs - Steve and Benjamin discuss the aspects of smart televisions - 56:00 - Government intervention is bad - Exploring just some of the downsides of government control - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - parental controls - Mary asks Benjamin about parental controls on family computer - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 272 - Benjamin explains that replacing computers regularly is needed - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - space travel - Joshua hears from Benjamin on space travel in this lifetime
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, FCC, then James has a question on securing network - 11:00 - Documenting smart house - Benjamin lays out why he's documenting smart house upgrades - 22:00 - Defending against fanboy claim - Keith points out some flaws in Apple from over the years - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty on webcams and nuances of non-verbal communications - 39:00 - Scam Series - blackmailers - Benjamin notes that blackmailers probably have nothing on you - 44:00 - Keske on 3D computer imaging - Steve and Benjamin discuss 3D computer imaging - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - heat, crashing - Jim asks about closed laptop heat, Mark's applications crashing - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - parental controls - Mary asks Benjamin about parental controls and setting up - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 271 - Benjamin warns and shares how to prepare for being hit by bus - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - turning off and on - Sam asks about why turning it off and back on is so important
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Dell, Tesla, Facebook, Ford, Florida, Apple, Phishing, Chick-fil-A - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Smart cities - Leroy asks Benjamin about smart cities, and realism of the idea - 22:00 - Addressing Apple and DOJ - Keith defends Apple against the US Department of Justice - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty explains why AI is still 10 miles away or more - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam attacks - Benjamin provides analogies as to how scammers get us - 44:00 - Keske on social media matters - Steve and Benjamin banter on the responsibility of social media - 56:00 - Tips when you hire a nerd - Benjamin gives tips and insight for when you get a nerd for hire - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - cordcutting - Ronald asks about the latest thoughts on cordcutting - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 269 - Brenda wants to know how to lead a fully remote team - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - credit cards - Michelle asks about storing credit cards on smartphones
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Election, Amazon, Apple, Hackintosh, NASA, Zillow, Glassdoor - 11:00 - Digital Marketing Techniques - Benjamin covers the good, bad, ugly of digital marketing - 22:00 - History of Thunderbolt - Keith talks up the history of Thunderbolt connectivity - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty extoles the Safer Escape ladder, as well as Klein tools - 39:00 - Scam Series - Romance scams - Benjamin advises that the Romance Scam is back and biting - 44:00 - Keske on robot bartenders - Steve asks Benjamin if he would trust a robot bartender - 56:00 - Failures happen, so what - Benjamin advises IT is full of failures, don't let them define you - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Boost performance - David asks Benjamin how to boost performance on old PC - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 270 - Ascencion asks Benjamin how she can improve her home office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - free wifi speeds - Benjamin is asked by Greg about why some WiFi is slow or fast
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - TikTok, AirBNB, Insurers, teens, broadband, Windows 11 - 11:00 - Dating app called Score - Benjamin talks of social media scores and drawbacks - 22:00 - Sometimes tech isn't fun - Keith talks of problems a client struggling with a 2nd HP failure - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty tells Benjamin of bad and good ideas for heating issues - 39:00 - Scam Series - tax scammers - Tax season brings more troubles than just the usual tax man - 44:00 - Keske on experience with games - Steve and Benjamin talk about gaming over their past years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows - Alma asks Benjamin about tips for keeping Windows going - 1:07:00 - Choosing to go to Mars and more - Benjamin tells why we should venture to space, now even more - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 268 - Benjamin shares of new term of coffee badging into the office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - flash drive power - Benjamin answers Jolie about flash drives and need for power
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Nikon, HP, Mac, MacBook Air, Facebook, cable, blood sugar - 11:00 - Benefits and challenges - Benjamin discusses ups and downs as we move into Digital Age - 22:00 - Apple Car cancellation - Keith and Benjamin cover cancelled Apple car and implications - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty tells of the Beamio wireless USB-C and HDMO options - 39:00 - Scam Series - they make mistakes - Shelly caught a remote tech scammer in a misstep - 44:00 - Keske on computers and rockets - Steve and Benjamin discuss a long history of tech and rockets - 56:00 - Computers won't replace you - Benjamin notes that we will evolve our jobs, just as in the past - 1:07:00 - Early adoption isn't always good - Benjamin lists where early adopters got burned by tech - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - webcam - Benjamin covers the various aspects of office webcam usage - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Hackintosh - Zachary asks about the Mac OS on a Dell, Benjamin says skip
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, Wendy's, moon, ransomware, printing, AT&T, China - 11:00 - Election manipulation returning - Benjamin warns election manipulation from Big Tech is coming - 22:00 - Recycle your old Mac - Keith tells Benjamin some ideas on keeping that old Mac alive - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty says DIY safety isn't always good… same with SawStop - 39:00 - Scam Series - Loan Fee scam - Benjamin shares that Loan Advance Fee scammers are back - 44:00 - Keske on legislating AI - Benjamin and Steve talk legislation to put the genie in the bottle - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - All-in-one mess - Benjamin advises no on All-in-ones, suggests laptop or desktop - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - viability of Linux - Carlos asks Benjamin about Linux and it's place in the world - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - personal - Benjamin rails against personal usage of company resources - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Balance of WFH - Dale seeks balance in work from home / return to office
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Moon, Apple, AT&T, Walmart, streaming, malware, dating - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - shopping is passe - Tracy asks Benjamin why he stopped talking about shopping - 22:00 - Bait and switch woes - Keith and Benjamin dialogue how companies change concept - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Mary warns of the Milo walkie talkie gizmo, overblown idea - 39:00 - Scam Series - scammer invoice - Benjamin warns of obvious email invoice from bad guys - 44:00 - Keske on dependency - Steve and Benjamin discuss if we are too dependent on tech - 56:00 - Technology impacts on youth - Benjamin tells of problems with youth and excess of tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - USB, damage - Emily asks about USB problems, Paul on physical protection - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - WFH - CEO over WebMD brand gets offensive and picks on workers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - spill in laptop - Christopher asks Benjamin about a spill in a laptop and handling
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Sony, Microsoft, Apple, NYPD, landlines, Amazon, Facebook - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Hackable cars - Jasmine asks Benjamin about concerns of hackable cars - 22:00 - Apple Carplay vs General Motors - Keith and Benjamin talk about in-car infotainment systems - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty brings up Inui, Tripp-Lite, and Klein Tools for review - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI and scammers - Benjamin warns there are job scams leveraging AI for reality - 44:00 - Keske on chip implants - Benjamin and Steve talk of the evolving world of chip implants - 56:00 - Dangers of computer unreality (1) - Benjamin warns of hazards of computer unreality and concerns - 1:07:00 - Dangers of computer unreality (2) - Benjamin continues on how to avoid problems in the tech world - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - NDAs - Issues of non-disclosure agreements is discused by Bbenjamin - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Home website - Benjamin advises Olivia of the hardships of setting up webserver
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi7, NAS - Benjamin opens with questions on WiFi7 and NAS drives - 11:00 - Myths about dangers on net - Benjamin discusses some of the myths that abound of danger - 22:00 - 40 years of Macintosh - Keith and Benjamin talk of 1984 Superbowl Commercial - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Klein Tools and Skilsaw are on Marty's mind this week - 39:00 - Scam Series - Loyalty rewards - Benjamin offers up strange loyalty rewards and virtual tip scam - 44:00 - Keske on seniors and robots - Steve and Benjamin discuss future world of robots helping elderly - 56:00 - Net Neutrality is a sham (part 1) - Benjamin says to look at the money flow, those asking for laws - 1:07:00 - Net Neutrality is a sham (part 2) - Why is Big Tech strong for net neutrality… because it helps them. - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 263 - Navigating computer training is a key effort in todays workplace - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - tech sabbatical - Mark asks Benjamin if he ever takes a break from tech
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - NSA, social media, Amazon, iRobot, Roomba, Disney, Neuralink - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - good or evil - Tristan asks Benjamin about the morality placement of tech - 22:00 - Artificial Intelligence - Keith and Benjamin discuss AI and it's impacts on the world - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks Scansnap scanner, and Workhorse sawhorse - 39:00 - Scam Series - Shakedown scams - Benjamin warn of scammers pulling shakedown threats - 44:00 - Keske on TelStar satellites - Benjamin and Steve discuss history of amazing communications - 56:00 - 3D printing - adhesion - Keith asks Tim of Pascucci 3D of adhesion and layers in printing - 1:07:00 - Focusing while working - Benjamin talks about eliminating distractions at home and office - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 261 - Worker choice is better on choosing return, hybrid, remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Benjamin's history - Tom asks about Benjamin's history on building computers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Microsoft, Apple, EU, data leaks, Netflix, AI, Intuit, FTC, more - 11:00 - Tipping out of control due to tech - Benjamin tells why tipping screen was invented by tech makers - 22:00 - Apple scare tactics or not - Keith and Benjamin discuss if Apples drumbeat is real or hype - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty tells of Linksys and mesh networks to fill out your WiFi - 39:00 - Scam Series - Facebook - Benjamin tells of Facebook Marketplace buyer concerns - 44:00 - Keske on agriculture tech - Steve and Benjamin cover the evolving world of farms via tech - 56:00 - Robots won't steal your job - Benjamin talks of changing world changing jobs, not removing - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - brands, laptops - Paul asks about laptop vs desktop, Justin on brands to avoid - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 261 - Benjamin fills in the background of Quiet Hiring at the office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - used tech - Donna asks Benjamin if he would buy a used smartphone
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Tesla, UC Berkely, YouTube, more - 11:00 - More reasons to avoid electic cars - Benjamin expands on why the electric vehicle isn't right for him - 22:00 - Apple downgrade of Apple Watch - Keith and Benjamin talk of the ongoing issues of Watch features - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks of Rokform 100W cables, and a new GAN charger - 39:00 - Scam Series - Surveys and offers - AppleCoin is bogus item being hawked to take your RealCash - 44:00 - Marty has more reviews - Comfylight, 1More, Echogear, BioBidet all get reviewed - 56:00 - Leveraging LinkedIn better - Benjamin gives tips on leveraging LinkedIn for your needs - 1:07:00 - How much internet speed - Benjamin explains the balance of how much speed is needed - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 260 - Benjamin talks of new workplace term, Loud Quitting - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - show repeats - Benjamin answers Peter as show turns 16 with no repeats
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Apple, Hertz, returns, moon, Netflix, Amazon, Wi-Fi 7, more - 11:00 - CES coverage is weak - Benjamin admits that CES is a shell of it's former self - 22:00 - Apple Vision Pro not quite right - Keith and Benjamin struggle with the Apple Vision Pro concept - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - AI deepfakes and Winston AI content spotter on Marty's mind - 39:00 - Scam Series - Surveys and offers - Avoid the idea of answering surveys for offers scam - 44:00 - Keske on Internet History - Benjamin and Steve explore the history of the Internet - 56:00 - Why Privacy Matters (Part 1) - Benjamin lays out the importance of our own privacy - 1:07:00 - Why Privacy Matters (Part 2) - Benjamin continues to hammer home importance of privacy - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 258 - Benjamin explores the workplace topic of Quiet Firing - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - clean screens - Chuck asks for approach to cleaning all manner of screens
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Opening the year with AI - Benjamin opines on the craziness of AI imposing on reality - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows specs - Abby asks about Windows supposed low requirements - 22:00 - Sedor says to backup now - Benjamin and Keith bounce around importance of backups - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty on the techy Tineco Toasty One, and Basquettes - 39:00 - Scam Series - Facebook sellers - Benjamin warns of Facebook Marketplace seller concerns - 44:00 - Keske on AI detecting cancer - Steve and Benjamin talk about real usage of supposed AI - 56:00 - Pascucci 3D and layers - Keith asks Tim Casey more details about 3D printing layers - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Digital divide - Lisa asks Benjamin about the digital divide and learning - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 258 - Benjamin starts series on workplace terms - quiet quitting - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - fewer ports - Adam asks Benjamin why fewer ports on various computers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - dead PC, ext HDs - Closing out the year with less news and more listener questions - 11:00 - Improving responses from email - Benjamin notes how to get return engagement on e contacts - 22:00 - Sedor on Scanners - Keith and Benjamin discuss scanners and substitutions - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Kitchen tech with Kitchinvention and the Capresso Calendia - 39:00 - Scam Series - dire is not dire - Benjamin warns of announcements of dire consequences - 44:00 - Marty delivers more reviews - Reolink, Kingston, Denova, Shelly all get products reviewed - 56:00 - Top tech skills to learn - Benjamin answers question of the top computer skills to know - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - VR and AR - Samantha asks Benjamin if VR and AR will become mainstream - 1:16:00 - Nerd of the Year - Runners Up - The nerds we lost in 2024 from all manner of fields - 1:24:00 - Nerd of the Year - Memoriam - Benjamin closes with the pick who most represented nerds
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News by nerds for normal people - Apple, TSA, Family Sharing, robot food, Comcast, AI, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cars and networks - Simone asks about tech distraction in cars, Heidi of networking - 22:00 - Apple Watch problems - Keith and Benjamin cover Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 recall - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss CES devolution, and E3 collapse - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake bank calls - Benjamin warns of scammers calling under guise of protecting us - 44:00 - Keske on better programming - Steve and Benjamin discuss programmers thinking real world - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - learn to be a tech - Gary expresses concern and fear about going into tech field - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - stolen WiFi - Elijah asks how to deal with neighbor piggybacking on internet - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 255 - IT Professional is better used as a collaborator than a hero - 1:24:00 - Guidance on Christmas spirit - Benjamin closes out the show with Christmas guidance
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News by nerds for normal people - Tesla, Ford, E3, monopolies, CAMM2, streaming bundles - 11:00 - Technology and church - Benjamin tells of how technology and church fit so well together - 22:00 - Sometimes heros struggle - Keith and Benjamin open up about when client can't be helped - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Power items with Anker 525, VTOMAN 1500, Tripp-Lite USB - 39:00 - Scam Series - Christmas guidance - Benjamin shares general Christmas warnings of scams - 44:00 - Keske on scams against seniors - Steve and Benjamin talk of scams against vulnerable seniors - 56:00 - Nerds aren't just repairmen - Benjamin covers how the idea of nerds is so much more - 1:07:00 - Gaming chair revisit - Benjamin shares of continuing success with Secret Labs chairs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 254 - Benjamin talks of paying attention to cybersecurity concerns - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - removable media - Stacy asks Benjamin to opine on the future of removable media
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Mice, video card - Troubleshooting Rob with a mouse, August with a video card - 11:00 - Knife review - Demko Shark Lock - Nerds use knives, and this is an amazing carry knife… - 22:00 - How much tech is in your house - Keith and Benjamin compare the volume of tech in their homes - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Typhur thermometer,Iottie QI stand, Meross garage opener - 39:00 - Scam Series - they happen - Scams happen, so tell your story to everyone for awareness - 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Steve tells how sports teams are using AI to prevent injuries - 56:00 - What does Big Data know - Benjamin tells about all of the secrets that tech knows of us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Learning - Terry asks Benjamin about learning about hardware and PCs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 253 - Moving closer to paperless helped company improve - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cyberattacks - Katherin askss if her PC is vulnerable to a cyberattack
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News and headlines for nerds - OpenAI CEO, Cybertruck, Apple, PopSci, Meta, Moon, more - 11:00 - Christmas Preparation - Benjamin gives a detailed list of Christmas Preparations - 22:00 - Examining issues with printers - Keith M. Sedor talks of some of the printer struggles and fixes - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks of Targus LED disinfection, Anker 733 powerbank - 39:00 - Scam Series - delayed shipping - Benjamin warns to not wait too long for your packages - 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Steve and Benjamin cover the evolving medical world with AI - 56:00 - Pascucci 3D - 3D printing material - Tim Casey and Keith talk of the materials involved in 3D printing - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Alexa, Spam - Bill is having problems with Alexa and TV, Jennifer with spam - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 252 - Benjamin declares that CAPTCHA is dead and needs replacing - 1:24:00 - The Shift sci-fi Christian movie - Benjamin talks up a twist of a movie with sci-fi and God mixed
This week's special full broadcast of the Computer Talk Radio Holiday Gift Guide includes: - 00:00 - More Christmas gift guides - Benjamin opens gift ideas with Eufy, VTOMAN, Cherry - 11:00 - Ideas for the general public - Marty joins with reviews of Nebia, Meatworks, Swiss Diamond - 22:00 - Keith on Apple related products - Keith dives in with a wide assortment of ideas for gifts - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty returns with Klein Tool assortment, Skil, and Brondell Bidet - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake online stores - Benjamin warns of fake online stores that are waiting to trap you - 44:00 - Printer, Car, and kitchen tech gifts - Marty talks up Image Printer, Iottie, Tucci pans, and Gourmia - 56:00 - Sound, Camera, and lattes - Marty brings more with Zvox, Reolink camera, Capresso - 1:07:00 - General Christmas tech tops - Marty continues with more tech tips for the holidays - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 251 - Benjamin talks about the evolving world of cybersecurity - 1:24:00 - Higher tech insultation - Marty closes with one more about DAP foam insultation
This week's special full broadcast of the Computer Talk Radio Holiday Gift Guide includes: - 00:00 - Dishing up the nerdy news for all - Amazon, Tesla, Apple RCS, China, Fire TV, WeWork, Disney - 11:00 - Reassess your broadband router - Time to think about the bottleneck that is your broadband router - 22:00 - Reviewing two Kershaw knives - Benjamin talks up Kershaw Heist and Iridium Black knives - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty covers Targus disinfection light, and Anker powerbank - 39:00 - Scam Series - If you only knew - Benjamin asks if you knew it was a scammer, would you do it? - 44:00 - Keske on Christmas ideas - Steve gives some of his wishlist ideas for this Christmas season - 56:00 - Productive Work From Home - Benjamin covers productivity tips working from and at home - 1:07:00 - Black Friday Scandals to avoid - Benjamin tells how to avoid the problems this Black Friday - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 250 - Benjamin gives reasons people struggle, yet need to follow policy - 1:24:00 - Reduce your tech - This Thanksgiving, let's actually focus on giving thanks!
This week's special full broadcast of the Computer Talk Radio Holiday Gift Guide includes: - 00:00 - Holiday Gift Guide intro and more - Introduction, Ninja Mixer, Digiorno Pizza, Gabb Watch 3, Typhur Fryer - 11:00 - Moving to whole family - Skippy PB Bites, Jolly Pets, Withings Smart Scale, Savant lights - 22:00 - Engaging with nerdier items - Tusco Planter, AcuRite Iris Weather, Dremel, MagnetPal - 31:00 - More gifts in the nerd space - Homey Homogenizer, Yeelight Cubes, Pokit Pro Meter - 39:00 - Charging up the space - Benjamin and Marty close out the first hour with Ugreen charger - 44:00 - Nerdy items for everyone - Ottocast Android, Hozo Design Ruler, North Shore EV cord, Gravastar charger - 56:00 - Keeping the guide going - Eufy Solocam S340, Ping message reader, Lumary outdoor lighting - 1:07:00 - Around the house - YouCopia organizers, Reolink security camera, Eufy Stick Vac and Mop - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series gift guide - Linksys Velop Pro 6E, Roccat keyboard, RCA Gaming Monitor - 1:24:00 - Closing comments from the nerds - Benjamin and Marty close out the Holiday Gift Guide
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - Beatles, AI, ChatGPT, Western Digital, Netflix, ransomware - 11:00 - Apple Scary Fast Fall Event (pt1) - Keith and Benjamin discuss the Apple event, and details - 22:00 - What should have been event… - Keith talks about what would have made event better - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty previews next week, Cloudicious trimmer, Anker 511 batt - 39:00 - Scam series - Knowing identity - Benjamin gives tips for avoiding scam; knowing identity - 44:00 - Keske on Artemis moon mission - Steve and Benjamin discuss NASA plans to go to moon - 56:00 - Benchmade Bugout review - Benjamin talks of nerds and knives, and reviews Bugout 535 - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Smartwatch - Benjamin explains to Daniel about smartwatch failings - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 249 - Benjamin shares that learning is important to move forward - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Expected lifespan - Grace asks Benjamin about expected lifespan of PC
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - Apple TV+, Meta, Comcast, Tesla, cold, electric cars, India - 11:00 - Keeping secure everywhere - Benjamin talks of the physical security tips in current world - 22:00 - Sealed box won't stop upgrade - Keith and Benjamin cover latest of iPhone updates in the box - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers MOES garage WiFi module, and IOTTIE mount - 39:00 - Scam series - Deadline tomorrow - Benjamin covers the Deadline Tomorrow Facebook Scam - 44:00 - Keske on computers - Steve asks and discusses what makes an actual computer - 56:00 - Fall cleaning of computers - Benjamin gives the tips you need to keep your PC humming - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - full drive, Google - Jack asks why hard drive was full fast, Rene about Google Fu - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 248 - Benjamin opines on tech vs the woke and cancel culture issues - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Upgrade concerns - Brooklynne asks Benjamin of considerations on OS upgrade
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - YouTube, Best Buy, Netflix, X, film, Sphere, Windows 11, DVDs - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - self driving cars - Celeste asks about the other areas after self driving cars - 22:00 - Phone service overseas - Keith talks about his experience with cell service in Europe - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - VTOMAN, Klein Tools, and backpacks all make Marty's list - 39:00 - Scam series - say no anytime - Benjamin encourages everyone to feel comfortable saying no - 44:00 - Keske on modern car tech - Steve and Benjamin lament lack of modern car progress - 56:00 - Listner Q&A - upgrading OS - Lucas has questions about upgrading Operating Systems - 1:07:00 - Listner Q&A - troubleshooting - Jerry asks about computer diagnosis through questioning - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 247 - Information Technology failures with business and life - 1:24:00 - Listner Q&A - I'm not spamming - Caleb asks Benjamin how to avoid being called a spammer
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - Apple Watch, Disney, Kroger, Microsoft, Amazon, FTC, more - 11:00 - Home automation touchpoint - Benjamin shares his fascination with the smarthome concepts - 22:00 - Apples iCloud Plan sizes - Keith shares of the latest huge Apple iCloud plan sizes - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares on Eaton UPS, Apps2Car mount, Zevo insect spray - 39:00 - Scam series - Advance Fee Scam - Benjamin warns of the Advance Fee Scam, and avoidance - 44:00 - Keske on requiring modern tech - Steve shares concerns about requiring smartphones for all - 56:00 - Pascucci3D printing - Overview - Keith and Tim Casey join together for overview of 3D printing - 1:07:00 - Listner Q&A - accents, malware - Manuel asks of voice assistants and accents, Julian of malware - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 246 - Sam asks Benjamin about using non-work tech in business - 1:24:00 - Listner Q&A - learning tech skills - Owen asks for recommendations on learning computer skills
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Rethinking the hero concept - Benjamin spends a few minutes talking about heroes and tech - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Ethical tech - Stephen asks Benjamin of ethical and legal challenges coming - 22:00 - Apple iPhone 15 arrives - Keith provides initial details on his new iPhone 15 Pro Max - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the Ugreen charger, Ninja Outdoor oven - 39:00 - Scam series - identifying phish - Benjamin gives tips on avoiding variety of phishing scams - 44:00 - Keske on home power from car - Steve and Benjamin discuss idea of powering the home by EV - 56:00 - Right To Repair - Right To Repair is underoing a long battle over history - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - EMF, batt drain - Henri asks about EMF, Donna about phone battery drain - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 245 - Benjamin covers some IT policies that IT has to follow - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - monitoring - Janet asks Benjamin how to monitor resources on her computer
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - Raspberry Pi5, Moon lander, Amazon, truckers, leather, FEMA - 11:00 - Carders are sharing your info - Benjamin tells of the carder industry and it's huge size - 22:00 - Apple iPhone 15 hopes - Keith shares what he is hoping for in new iPhone 15 and watch - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Worx mulcher, Baseus Power, Ekyro garage opener - 39:00 - Scam series - FB Like Farming - Benjamin talks of how scammers try to get you to Facebook Like - 44:00 - Keske on Google Maps - Steve and Benjamin dialogue driver who Google steered wrong - 56:00 - Mission to Mars with fun movies - Benjamin updates on our entertainment needs on a long journey - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - CPU issues - David on overheating PC, Marcia about overclocking - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 244 - Benjamin covers some IT policies that impact you directly - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Upgrading RAM - Dan and Coby have similar questions about upgrading RAM
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - Hacks, Twitter, Cisco, Microsoft, Amazon, streaming, Volvo - 11:00 - 3D Printing tech and updates - Benjamin opens with the guys from Pascucci3d.com - 22:00 - Teaching about 3D printing - Keith continues to ask questions on 3D printing technologies - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Kensington Pro Fit trackball, Blaster door lubncant - 39:00 - Scam series - Voice verification - Benjamin shares Google Voice Verification scam and avoidance - 44:00 - Keske on Babbage computing - Benjamin and Steve talk about initial computing concepts - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Benjamin answers Noah on optimizing a gaming computer - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Harper asks Benjamin if smarthomes are vulnerable to hackers - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 243 - Benjamin answers as to why some IT folks are moving on - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Wipe not fix - Trent laments that techs don't want to fix computers any more
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - Google, Apple users, influencers, fees rising, printers, NASA - 11:00 - Apple Fall Event 2023 - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new Apple Event items - 22:00 - Apple Fall Event 2023 continued - Keith and Benjamin continue with the info on the new iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares of the Tailwind IQ3 Garage Door Opener - 39:00 - Scam series - Survey Scam - Benjamin shares of the Online Survey Scam that's going around - 44:00 - Keske on old screens of long ago - Benjamin and Steve talk on monitors and screens over the years - 56:00 - Skills for IT Pros to know - Benjamin details out the skills all IT professionals must know - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - camera industry - Benjamin answers Liam on the future of the camera industry - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 242 - Angela asks Benjamin about getting laptop returned from user - 1:24:00 - Sponsorship notices are clear - Benjamin tells how Computer Talk Radio is clear on sponsors
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - Browsers, robots, internet, dementia, AirBNB, Wordpad, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - neural interface - Benjamin answers David about neural interfaces for gaming - 22:00 - Tech coverage on vacation - Keith reports of tech problems before his vacation - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Anker LED light cam, Dreame vacuum, Klein tools - 39:00 - Scam series - Remote Access - Benjamin warns of Remote Access Scams to watch for - 44:00 - Keske on robotics - Steve and Benjamin discuss future of robotic seeing eye dogs - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - smart car - Benjamin answers Ava about smart car tech obsolesence - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthome - Gary asks Benjamin if having a smarthome will make him lazy - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 241 - Dennis asks about using company PC for personal purposes - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - mistyped issue - Tom asks Benjamin about keyboard typing wrong characters
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - McDonald's, Dark Mode, Apple event, Facebook joke, Disney - 11:00 - International Spy Museum - Benjamin went to Washington, DC and got a spy t-shirt - 22:00 - Virtual machines - Keith covers the idea of virtual machines on a Apple Mac - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares of Meater, Zhiuyun lighting, Baseus Vacuum - 39:00 - Scam series - Job App Scam - Benjamin warns of the Job Application scams out there - 44:00 - Keske on computer math - Steve shares all types of counting from binary to hex to octal - 56:00 - The cool world of fonts - Benjamin talks about the various fonts around our lives - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - websites, virtual - Katrina on accessing websites, Jackson about virtual machines - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 240 - Deborah asks Benjamin his current position on return to office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - performance - Marcel asks about improving performance on a PC
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - India moon, Zoom, Apple, right-to-repair, Citizen, Netflix, more - 11:00 - National Air and Space Museum 1 - Benjamin interviews Jennifer at Smithsonian on our space travel - 22:00 - National Air and Space Museum 2 - Keith continues with Jennifer, asking about Star Trek exhibits - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Lysol, Torras fan, Worx Saw, Shark Statos vacuum - 39:00 - Scam series - Health and Diet - Benjamin warns that health and diet scams will always be here - 44:00 - Keske on internet purchasing - Steve warns on being careful when buying anything off internet - 56:00 - Computer overlords updated - Benjamin asks if we need to fear coming Computer Overlords - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - robo vac, old PC - Mai asks about her robo vacuum and Xavier of his old PC - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 239 - Benjamin shares upsides of working in Information Technology - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows update - Benjamin answers Carla's complains about Windows Update
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - Amazon, Verizon, ChatGPT, political, Ford, BlueCruise, more - 11:00 - Reacting to tragedies - Benjamin responds to Maui fires with guidance in hard times - 22:00 - Applegate settlement - Keith and Benjamin discuss finer points of Apples settlement - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty with Rheem Eco12 (bad idea) and Baseus handset mount - 39:00 - Scam series - Pig Butchering Scam - Benjamin explains the Pig Butchering Scam and how to avoid - 44:00 - Keske on exercise machines - Steve shares about a new high-tech set of exercise machines - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Self driving cars - Celeste asks Benjamin about other impacts of self-driving cars - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Smart house, more - Amelia asks of smart home efficiency, Darren about backups - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 238 - Benjamin notes downsides of working in Information Technology - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - file deleted - Keandra asks about an accidentally deleted important file
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Tech and travelling - Benjamin notes that he's on the road, but the show must go on - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Healthcare and AI - Dwight asks Benjamin the ethics of AI in healthcare decisions - 22:00 - Apple and government meddling - Keith and Benjamin discuss the idea of Apple cowtowing to gov - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty poses key questions for sales and customer sides - 39:00 - Scam Series - TANSTAAFL - Benjamin notes There Aint No Such Thing As a Free Lunch - 44:00 - Keske on brain implants - Steve covers discussion fo parapalegic controlling legs - 56:00 - Tech should serve us - Benjamin notes that we need to maintain balance over tech rule - 1:07:00 - Benjamin defines Digital Native - Benjamin covers history and how he is a Digital Native - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 237 - Tim asks what Benjamin would suggest to do when bored in IT - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - autocorrect issues - Kimberly asks how to stop smartphone from autocorrect probs
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Nuclear, Apple, hackers, Cortana, Threads, repair, Microsoft - 11:00 - DNA testing leads to problems - Benjamin warns of DNA testing leading to paranoia and other - 22:00 - Paperless Office promises - Keith tells of the paperless office inching closer to us each day - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares on Anker portable power and Bebird tweezers - 39:00 - Scam Series - Dropship disaster - Benjamin warns about dropshipping scam that turns to disaster - 44:00 - Keske on increasing cost of tech - Benjamin and Steve talk about how high-tech has high cost - 56:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve redux - Benjamin goes back and talks about tech acceptance curve - 1:07:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve redux pt2 - Benjamin continues on tech acceptance curve - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 236 - The move away from careful tech diagnosis is wasteful - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - go big or go home - Bruce asks Benjamin about laptop cost for digital nomad work
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Twitter, X, Xbox, Chevy Bolt, Cigna, drones, Amazon recalls - 11:00 - Biofire smart gun isn't smart - Benjamin pieces apart many reasons to avoid new smart gun - 22:00 - More careless with tech - Keith continues on about his scary, messy client from last week - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Runhood Powerstation and Kensington Quiettype keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - Medicare Phish - Benjamin warns to beware of unsolicited calls about Medicare - 44:00 - Keske on Mainframes - Steve muses on mainframes and the behemoths of yesteryear - 56:00 - Communicating without tech - Benjamin shares positive experience of comms without tech - 1:07:00 - Savages whole existince is public - Benjamin notes that our privacy is being eroded, and that’s bad - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 235 - Benjamin points out the reason for Agile releases of software - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Overheating - Gabriel asks Benjamin about overheating computers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - FAA, DJI, iPhone, Safeway, Tesla, Ford, Cricut, Netflix, more - 11:00 - Solar Maximum concerns - Benjamin explains, but tones down concern of solar flares - 22:00 - Messy and careless care of tech - Keith tells of customer whose computer sent chills through him - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares Anker doorbell cam, EcoProducts wood utensils - 39:00 - Scam Series - Odd spelling words - Benjamin says best way to beat scammers is knowing English - 44:00 - Keske on courtroom tech - Steve Keske and Benjamin talk more about courtroom tech - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - slow computer - Benjamin answers Maria about how to improve slow booting PC - 1:07:00 - Deming Cycle is key to fixing - Benjamin tells how to fix through Plan Do Check Act - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 234 - Aaron asks Benjamin about management usage of emojis - 1:24:00 - Movie review of Oppenheimer - Benjamin details out his thoughts on Christopher Nolan movie
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - BMW, smartglasses, Threads, Microsoft, Best Buy, Samsung - 11:00 - When to purchase new computer - Benjamin gives an easy financial thought for when to buy new - 22:00 - Summertime memories - Keith and Benjamin think back to computers of yesteryear - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks of Naturepedic bedding, and a new robot vacuum - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Paypal Invoice - Benjamin tells of a fake Paypal invoice trying to rip you off - 44:00 - Keske on voice synthesis - Speech assistance available for the speechless, ALS sufferers - 56:00 - Dark Patterns Part 1 - Benjamin gives updated version of the Dark Patterns concern - 1:07:00 - Dark Patterns Part 2 - Benjamin continues on Dark Patterns which affect us all - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 233 - Benjamin tells how to try to maintain work life balance - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - blurry photos - Hannah asks why her photos are blurry when on social media
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Microsoft, Bill Gates, IRL, Google, Bing, Reddit, Vatican, ethics - 11:00 - OffGrid.co security items - John and Nick from OffGrid.co discuss faraday bags and tech - 22:00 - Samsungs new monitor - Keith and Benjamin discuss new Samsung super monitor - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of Rolling Square, Levoit, and Gutterglove home tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - delivery company - Benjamin talks about fake delivery company SMS messages - 44:00 - Keske on tech and constitution - Benjamin and Steve banter on application of consitution to tech - 56:00 - Reflections on public discourse - Benjamin talks of Independence Day and power of free speech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Apple Vision Pro - Rich asks why Benjamin is not enamored by new Apple Vision - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 231 - Natalie reports concerns of boss monitoring all PC activities - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Keeping data safe - Marlene expresses concern of keeping personal info safe
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Amazon, FTC, fight, broadband caps, stick shifts, digital ID - 11:00 - Plagues of Exodus vs modern tech - Benjamin talks about the 10 plagues of Egypt and relates to tech - 22:00 - Apple Watch problems at home - Keith's Apple Watch bit the dust, and what he's wearing for now - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks sound tech with Aftershokz, Zvox, and Anker - 39:00 - Scam Series - govt grant scams - Benjamin warns of government grants that aren't actually true - 44:00 - Keske on 100 years of comms - Steve and Benamin talk a century of communication advances - 56:00 - Digital discrimination - Benjamin tells of unknowning participation in discrimination - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital currency - Susan asks Benjamin why he doesn't like digital currency - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 230 - 2 questions on why IT is stopping websites or apps from running - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi reliability - Jim complains that is home WiFi keeps disconnecting on him
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Reddit, Netflix, US Govt, E3, advertising, hard drives, Vision - 11:00 - Self-driving car levels - Benjamin talks about the many levels of self driving cars - 22:00 - When did you know you're a nerd - Keith and Benjamin look back to self-realization as nerds - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks kitchen tech with Cosori and Reynolds Wrap - 39:00 - Scam Series - clickbait scams - Benjamin warns to not waste time on clickbait headline scams - 44:00 - Keske on courtroom tech - Steve and Benjamin explore how tech is changing in the courts - 56:00 - Useful in moderation - Benjamin gives advice on reducing smartphone usage - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming devices - Jacob quizes Benjamin on his choice of streaming devices - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 229 - Benjamin implores all to keep pace with work technology - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - charging problems - Christopher reports problems with charging his smartphone
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - AI, Amazon, Meta, Quest, Gigabyte, Windows 11, and more - 11:00 - Constant need for entertainment - Benjamin addresses concerns about addiction to entertainment - 22:00 - Apple Photostream is dead - Keith and Benjamin discuss Apple dismissal of old features - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss four new releases from Klein Tools - 39:00 - Scam Series - credit for cash scam - Benjamin shares that prepaid preapproved credit card is scam - 44:00 - Keske on drones and sharks - Steve and Benjamin talk about drone used for tracking sharks - 56:00 - Seven Deadly Sins in tech world - The Seven Deadly Sins are found throughout technology - 1:07:00 - Trusting virtual assistants - Jayden expresses concern about virtual voice assistants - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 227 - Aiden asks Benjamin how to address coworker snooping on PC - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A -computer freeze - Edwin quizes Benjamin on computer lockup when printing PDFs
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - AI, Amazon, Meta, Quest, Gigabyte, Windows 11, and more - 11:00 - Constant need for entertainment - Benjamin addresses concerns about addiction to entertainment - 22:00 - Apple Photostream is dead - Keith and Benjamin discuss Apple dismissal of old features - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss four new releases from Klein Tools - 39:00 - Scam Series - credit for cash scam - Benjamin shares that prepaid preapproved credit card is scam - 44:00 - Keske on drones and sharks - Steve and Benjamin talk about drone used for tracking sharks - 56:00 - Seven Deadly Sins in tech world - The Seven Deadly Sins are found throughout technology - 1:07:00 - Trusting virtual assistants - Jayden expresses concern about virtual voice assistants - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 227 - Aiden asks Benjamin how to address coworker snooping on PC - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A -computer freeze - Edwin quizes Benjamin on computer lockup when printing PDFs
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Rimac, NASA, Microsoft, HP, Netflix, Adobe, Twitter, and more - 11:00 - InvestUSA.org bulletproof vests - Michael Letts of InvestUSA.org returns to talk bulletproof vests - 22:00 - Price breaks on Apple gear - Keith talks about Apple prices before new announcements - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks RoboRock vacuum and Anker's lastest cameras - 39:00 - Scam Series - AirBNB bait switch - Benjamin talks about avoiding AirBNB bait and switch scams - 44:00 - Keske on evolving battery power - Steve and Benjamin discuss how batteries are improving - 56:00 - Facebook woes not Boomers fault - Benjamin opines on what is dragging Facebook lower and lower - 1:07:00 - Bible story relevance to tech - Benjamin compares David and Goliath to modern tech issues - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 226 - Encouragement from Benjamin to embrace using data - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - background noise - Tom asks Benjamin about background noise on phone calls
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Printers, AR laptop, free TVs, Windows, Disney, Google, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Trolley problem - Benjamin answers Brians about trusting self driving cars - 22:00 - Apple multi-factor authentication - Keith continues struggles with Apples MFA and shares latest - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares with Benjamin on more car tech available - 39:00 - Scam Series - pump and dump - Benjamin warns of financial pump and dump scams - 44:00 - Keske on AR and VR upsides - Steve shares of kids learning bad side of DUI through tech - 56:00 - Tech threats often internal - Benjamin shares that most tech threats come from within - 1:07:00 - Working from home tips - Benjamin covers care for yourself when working from home - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 225 - Mark asks Benjamin if boss should get personal email password - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Deepfakes - Madison asks if deepfakes will result in election manipulation
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Facebook, Tesla, Apple, Pakistan, Amazon, Wendys robots - 11:00 - TikTok censorship is bad - Benjamin retracts and takes a new tack on TikTok censorship - 22:00 - General Motors Apple Play play - Keith and Benjamin dialogue the issues of GM moving to own - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares with Benjamin on Genie and Anker garage tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - Dating scams - Benjamin warns those who are in search of love in wrong places - 44:00 - Keske on scammers and bad guys - Steve and Benjamin talk about how scammers attack us - 56:00 - Addressing the myths of nerds - Benjamin tells how nerds are not what you think they are - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - websites, spam - Bella asks of website errors, William's emails identified as spam - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 223 - Benjamin gives tips on how to use tech to get ahead at work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Bluetooth in car - Antoine asks Benjamin about smartphone connecting in car
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Apple, currency, AI, LinkedIn, news, Moody's, government - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Amish approach - Nora asks Benjamin about Amish tech avoidance and upside - 22:00 - Lamenting the demise of print - Keith and Benjmain discuss the demise of last tech magaziness - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin team to encourage you to do it your shelf - 39:00 - Scam Series - Self Checkout scam - Benjamin warns of lurkers who may be trying to get yo u - 44:00 - Keske on automation of 100 years - Steve and Benjamin discuss drive of improving via automation - 56:00 - Backing up options - Benjamin discusses his backup philosophy and how it changed - 1:07:00 - Moore's law and corrolaries - Moore's law has continued for decades and may yet still - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 223 - Communication between generations is getting clearly worse - 1:24:00 - Tech additiction is real - Benjamin reflects on recent tech addiction stories in the news
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Win10, Chevy Bolt, Amazon Halo, FAA, Netflix, South Korea - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cashless society - Katrina asks why Benjamin doesn't like idea of cashless society - 22:00 - Apple comfortable with status quo - Keith and Benjamin dialogue why Apple doesn't compete - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares on Kimura headset, Klein sockets and drill bits - 39:00 - Scam Series - Copyright Scam - Benjamin warns of the Copyright Compliance Scam - 44:00 - Keske on drive letters over years - Steve and Benjamin discuss different drive letter usage - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - fearing tech - Marlene quizes Benjamin on if we should fear technology - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - underappreciated - Benjamin answers Harry in regards to underappreciated tech - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 222 - Benjamin notes that neurodivergence in IT is very expected - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - screen cracks - Betty asks what to do about Smartphone screen that cracked
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - Starship, SpaceX, Tesla, Southwest, Netflix, Amazon, iPhone - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Four in a row - Laptop keyboard, screen replace, old password, phone heat - 22:00 - Apple Privacy settings changing - Keith and Benjamin talk about Apple's ever evolving settings - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Tarkett flooring, Crescent bit holder, and Inuru label - 39:00 - Scam Series -Subscription Trap - Benjamin tells of the Subscription Trap scams that abound - 44:00 - Listener Q&A - three in a row - Benjamin answers on boot hang, slow boot, smartphone battery - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - encryption - Vicente asks about how compression and encryption work - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - doomscrolling - James asks Benjamin about how to overcome doomscrolling - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 220 - Benjamin talks new trend of resume and job searching via AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - social media - Hugo asks if social media should be accountable for content
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Notable news for nerds this week - NPR, Twitter, layoffs, hackers, spies, purchasing, and more - 11:00 - Government should stay out of IT - Benjamin tells of how government needs to mind it's own biz - 22:00 - 4 1/2 years on iPhone XS Max - Keith updates everyone on his experience with his iPhone model - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of an outdoor drain issue that he had, and solution - 39:00 - Scam Series - Not Applecare scam - Benjamin warns of Not Applecare callers looking to help - 44:00 - Listener Q&A - Ransomware - Francis asks Benjamin about how to address ransomware - 56:00 - Tech advances slow - Benjamin tells how tech seems to not advance at times - 1:07:00 - CS Lewis on Technology - Benjamin brings CS Lewis' words on tech to current age - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 220 - Benjamin tells of what jobs will be endangered by AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Subscriptions - Lexie wants Benjamin's opinion on dropping subscriptions
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - Cancellations, ChatGPT, Amazon, CDC spies, Bing images - 11:00 - Tech Driven Guilt Trip - Benjamin says to not give in to the guilt and arm twisting - 22:00 - Migrating iTunes library - Keith tells about an experience of migrating to external - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty discusses his thoughts on Electric Vehicles - 39:00 - Scam Series - Facebook Charges - Benjamin advises that Facebook isn't going to charge you - 44:00 - Keske on Film Foundation cont. - Benjamin and Steve discuss more about the Film Foundation - 56:00 - Buy based on tech value - Tips from Benjamin on purchasing for your best value - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Tech addiction - David asks Benjamin for ways to beat tech addiction - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 217 - Benjamin answers how companies get rid of old IT assets - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - PC autoreboot - Lisa asks why her computer might be autorebooting
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - TikTok, Tesla, Meta layoffs, records, GPT-4, Mint Mobile - 11:00 - Let's improve what we're doing - Benjamin pleads for Digital Natives to help Digital Immigrants - 22:00 - iMessage vs other formats - Keith and Benjamin discuss current smartphone message wars - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty updates on high-tech home insulation and value - 39:00 - Scam Series - Vacation scam - Benjamin talks about the Nightmare Dream Vacation - 44:00 - Keske on Film Foundation - Steve talks about importance of preservation of age old films - 56:00 - Blurring the lines - Benjamin explains that all companies are now tech companies - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Tech evolution - Florencia asks how tech problems have evolved over time - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 216 - Benjamin details that multiple data backups are crucial - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Facebook doom - Bob asks if Facebook is doomed, and Benjamin lays it out…
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the past week - Microsoft, China, DuckDuckGo, EPA, NASA, Netflix, China - 11:00 - God, Faith, and Technology - Benjamin makes a case for the coexistence of faith and tech - 22:00 - Apple news from Microsoft? - Keith discusses yellow iPhone, Microsoft Outlook for the Mac - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about donating electronics and cleaning house - 39:00 - Scam Series - Crypto Investment - Benjamin warns of crypto investments from unknown people - 44:00 - Keske on predictions - Benjamin and Steve talk about tech predictions that failed - 56:00 - Computing foundations - Benjamin details how 80s were foundation for tech today - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Cookbooks, Time - Carolyn asks for cookbook tech, Anita about world time - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 215 - Benjamin gives background on new concept of Rage Applying - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Used computers - Connie asks if used computers are worth the purchase
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - Paramount, DocuSign, iPhone, Tata, FTX, Windows 11, cars - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - COVID impact - Paul asks Benjamin about COVID impact on tech over years - 22:00 - Some tech may never arrive - Keith and Benjamin banter about false promises and failures - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about Roccat keyboard, and Brondell Bidets - 39:00 - Scam Series - low cost hard drive - Caitlin asks Benjamin about low cost hard drives on Amazon - 44:00 - Keske on battery tech - Steve and Benjamin discuss NiCad vs Lithium Ion batteries - 56:00 - Social Media Scores - Benjamin explores idea of social media scores, and it's not good - 1:07:00 - Chinese Balloon and tech - SciFi authors being used to protect through fantasy attacks - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 212 - Benjamin discusses automation in the workplace and impacts - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Manuals - Richard asks Benjamin why tech manuals are written so poorly
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - Dell, Microsoft, ChatGPT, search engines, Disney, Yahoo - 11:00 - How close are we to 1984 - Benjamin covers areas where 1984 hasn't come true… yet. - 22:00 - Search Engine usage surprises - Keith and Benjamin discuss search engine market shares - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty discussed the Bomb Blizzard experience at his house - 39:00 - Scam Series - be a gatekeeper - Benjamin gives warning on not enabling the scammers - 44:00 - Keske and police tech usage - Steve and Benjamin discuss usage of tech in law enforcement - 56:00 - When is a computer obsolete - Benjamin addresses when a computer is truly ready for waste - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - mesh network - Billy asks Benjamin about troubleshooting mesh network - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 211 - Benjamin discusses ways to use tech to standout at office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - purchase probs - Ramon asks Benjamin what he won't purchase online again
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - FBI, Amazon Fresh, Apple revenue, Samsung, Paramount+ - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - 3 biggest tech fails - Benjamin answers Scott about the 3 biggest tech failures - 22:00 - Update on usage of Virtual Reality - Keith updates as to his usage and world of virtual reality - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Post-CES items continue for Marty; charging, insects, robots - 39:00 - Scam Series - it's not the IRS - Benjamin advises that the IRS will not send you emails or texts - 44:00 - Keske and virtual doctor visit - Steve and Benjamin discuss the world of virtual doctor visits - 56:00 - Censorship is still bad - Benjamin talks about censorship of so-called hate speech - 1:07:00 - Motivation to drive learning - Benjamin has quotes that push and motivate him to learn more - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 210 - Gina asks what the biggest mistakes IT departments make - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cell phones in-air - Benjamin answers Mateo about cell phone usage on planes
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - ChatGPT, AI, Microsoft, Congress, Amazon drugs, hackers - 11:00 - ChatGPT - Artificial Intelligence - Keith and Benjamin discuss some of the new AI items coming - 22:00 - More Apple OS releases - Keith covers the latest releases across the Apple ecosystem - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers post CES reviews, like ratchet, snowblower, more - 39:00 - Scam Series - Another job offer - Benjamin details another job offer that stinks… beware of scams - 44:00 - Keske and different languages - Steve discusses programming, COBOL, Fortran, and more - 56:00 - Update on the tech to go to Mars - Benjamin lists some concerns for tech needs to go to Mars - 1:07:00 - Secrets when hiring nerds - Benjamin reveals things your hired tech won't share with you - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 209 - Benjamin shares new workplace tactic… job boomeranging - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - social media - Theresa asks if social media usage is changing our behaviors
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - Netflix, Tesla, Apple Card, Microsoft, crypto, AI images, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Build Your Own PC - Nick asks Benjamin if BYOPC is a viable money saver - 22:00 - New Apple Announcements - Keith and Benjamin talk about the new Apple hardware items - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers some of his post-CES items in quick reviews - 39:00 - Scam Series - Accidental send - Benjamin details this accidental money send that's really a scam - 44:00 - Keske and guest on esight - Roland Mattern and Steve discuss esighteyeware.com for blind - 56:00 - Tech consumer bill of rights - Benjamin revisits the upsides of tech consumer bill of rights - 1:07:00 - Using tech during church service - Benjamin says using tech in churches can be OK, with caution - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 208 - Benjamin talks about job searching in new world, with tips too - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - computer locks - Misty asks Benjamin why early computers had locks on them
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news of the week - Airports, digital currencies, FBI snooping, Win7 demise, more - 11:00 - 15 years on-air - Benjamin gives his background, including 15 years on the radio - 22:00 - Apples new update strategy - Keith bemoans the hidden updates pushed out from Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the evolution of social media over the millenia - 39:00 - Scam Series - Postal Delivery - Benjamin covers the undelivered package scam awaitng us - 44:00 - Keske on what this year brings - Steve and Benjamin discuss 2023 potential for tech discoveries - 56:00 - Building up your passwords (1) - Benjamin talks about how hackers can guess your password - 1:07:00 - Building up your passwords (2) - Benjamin continues with protecting your information - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 207 - Generation Z is struggling with admitting their tech problems - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - lonely tech - Gemma asks Benjamin about most underappreciated tech
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Cyberbully, CES, digital dollar, ransomware, SickKids.ca - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Hopes and fears - Manuel asks about my hopes and fears for future tech advances - 22:00 - New Apple tech item for Keith - Keith warns of problems in end-run-around upgrade for MacOS - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks big screen TVs days after the CES announcements - 39:00 - Scam Series - Do I know you scam - Benjamin warns about text messages asking if you know them - 44:00 - Keske on DNA evidence - Benjamin and Steve discuss DNA evidence used from online - 56:00 - Memories at Radio Shack - Benjamin talks about his memories from many years in the past - 1:07:00 - Quotes to inspire learning tech - Benjamin gives his favorite quotes to keep on learning path - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - In the good times you want IT, and in the bad, you need IT - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - RAM upgrades - Jared asks Benjamin about laptop RAM and troubleshooting
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Tech workers, Metaverse, VR, FTX, movie, prison phones - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Extender vs Mesh - Benjamin answers Jeff who wants to know how to expand WiFi - 22:00 - New Apple tech item for Keith - Keith tells of what Mrs. Claus provided him for Christmas - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about tech, and moving into the New Year - 39:00 - Scam Series - Spoof responses - Benjamin talks about spoofed phone numbers and how to tackle - 44:00 - Keske on 2022 - Benjamin and Steve talk about experiences through the year - 56:00 - Preparing for digital breakups - Benjamin gives notes on how to split the data and access - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - coffeeshop - Sabrina asks Benjamin about alternatives to coffeeshop WiFi - 1:16:00 - Nerds of the year (runners up) - Benjamin lists out the techs and other nerds who passed in 2022 - 1:24:00 - Nerd Of The Year (official) - Nerd Of The Year - most heartfelt death of interest to nerds
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Samsung, Apple, Dell, privacy,TikTok, FTX, nuclear fusion - 11:00 - Nerds and millenial churchgoers - Benjamin compares nerds, millenials, and postcovid world - 22:00 - Apple Christmas ideas - Keith offers up his ideas for what to look at for Apple gifting - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers last 10 seconds of shopping tips for Christmas - 39:00 - Scam Series - Search Engine Scam - Benjamin covers the ways the bad guys leverage Google - 44:00 - Keske on punchcards - Steve and Benjamin discuss old style of computer programing - 56:00 - Addictive behaviors - Benjamin lists off ways to recognize addictive behaviors - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Email response - Sally asks Benjamin's tips and tricks on getting email response - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 203 - IT long hours - Benjamin details experiences of long hours working as an IT pro - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - keyboard issues - Benjamin's friend has Mac butterfly keyboard and a solution
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Amazon, Apple, FTX, lawsuits, FBI, killer robots, and more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Less Christmas? - Lisa asks why CTR is talking less gift items than previous years - 22:00 - Lamenting loss of iTunes - Keith M. Sedor opines on what his thoughts were on iTunes - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty Winston continues with the last 30 seconds of shopping - 39:00 - Scam Series - Gift Card Scams - Benjamin warns not to pay strange bills with gift cards - 44:00 - Keske on later computers - Steve talks about his later computing experience (90's) - 56:00 - Tech preps before Christmas Eve - Benjamin gives his usual spin on how to tech prep for The Day - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Registry Cleaners - Benjamin answers Brianna about value of registry cleaners - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 203 - IT forever - Benjamin notes that IT industry will be around forever - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Laptop lids - Vito asks Benjamin if dangerous to close laptop while running
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Huawei and ZTE bans, FTX, Musk, Apple Settlement, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Linux viability - Gary asks Benjamin if Linux has long term viability - 22:00 - Upgradable cars from BMW - Keith and Benjamin discuss idea at BMW of upgrading old cars - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives last 60 second Christmas shopping ideas - 39:00 - Scam Series - ignore TXT ads - Benjamin warns that anything coming via TXT message is scam - 44:00 - Keske on first computer - Benjamin asks Steve about his first personally owned computer - 56:00 - Top Tech Skills (Part 1) - Benjamin talks top tech skills to learn (Hardware and Software) - 1:07:00 - Top Tech Skills (Part 2) - Benjamin talks aboiut top tech skills to learn (soft skills) - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 202 - IT Layoffs - Benjamin opines if IT layoffs predict a demise for Industry - 1:24:00 - Information Age isn't pretty - Tech experience says you don't have to chase everything
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Amazon, leap second, Mercedes, Bitcoin, Twitter, more - 11:00 - Planned obsolescence theory - Benjamin tackles idea that early demise of tech is planned - 22:00 - Moving from iTunes to streams - Keith and Benjamin discuss Apple's conversion to streaming - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives insight into coming reviews of tech related items - 39:00 - Scam Series - multiple scams - Benjamin details multiple scams to watch for during Christmas - 44:00 - Keske on police usage of tech - Benjamin and Steve discuss the finer aspects of police tech use - 56:00 - Tech you need in job market - Benjamin prepares you for tech needed when job searching - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - (un)coolest past - Alan asks Benjamin what was cool that's mundane now - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 201 - Work from… - Jeffery asks Benjamin solution for work from home or work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Storing key info - Jay asks Benjamin about storing credit card info on smartphone
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Binance, FTX, Twitter, Netflix, iPhone Emergency SOS, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Lotto laptop - Michelle asks Benjamin if lotto winner should get expensive tech - 22:00 - Craziest problems in all areas - Benjamin and Keith discuss an unexpected iPhone repair - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives reviews of some lawn and garden tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - Secret Santa scam - Beware of the Secret Santa Scam which operates year round - 44:00 - Keske on lifetime of phones - Steve and Benjamin discuss the world of computers and phones - 56:00 - Microchipping our bodies - Benjamin explores how long it may be before forced microchips - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - theft of wifi - Benjamin tells Beth how she can address neighbors freeloading - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 200 - Boss watching - Billy asks Benjamin how to know if the employer is monitoring - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Internet speed - Dave asks Benjamin how much internet speed we actually need
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Meta, Twitter, WARN, Amazon, FTX, Binance, Zoom, and more - 11:00 - Updates on Christmas gifting - Benjamin tells of the state of the Christmas shopping season - 22:00 - Apple isn't always the best - Keith M. Sedor shares that he's not always a fanboy - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of the Rhinoshield Gripmax and his overall thoughts - 39:00 - Scam Series - Non-delivery scam - Benjamin warnts to watch and be careful with online purchases - 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Benjamin and Steve explore the world of AI and it's threats - 56:00 - Technology and Interviews - Benjamin shares commonality of interviews and troubleshooting - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - cell backup - Cathy asks Benjamin about cell loss of power, and solutions - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 199 - Labor hoarding - Labor hoarding is a new, and maybe temporary thing - 1:24:00 - Age old question of On or Off - Benjamin conveys the latest approach to powering your PC
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - iPhones, Prime music, Sony VR, Tesla lawsuits, FCC, Facebook - 11:00 - Elon Musk's week of Twitter - Benjamin covers the latest on Elon Musk with gentle notes - 22:00 - Slow roll your O/S updates - Keith talks about caution in updating to latest MacOS - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of Klein Tools thermal imager and it's uses - 39:00 - Scam Series - QR Code Scam - Benjamin warns to be careful on how QR codes are being used - 44:00 - Keske on technical sensors - Steve and Benjamin discuss the sensors in modern tech - 56:00 - Job hunting is now online (Part 1) - Benjamin updates the evolving employment search routines - 1:07:00 - Job hunting is now online (Part 2) - Benjamin continues with the idea of connecting online for jobs - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 197 - Listener Quest - Benjamin tells of the ghosting in lives, work, and more - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - embracing tech - Billie asks Benjamin what will happen to people who don't embrace tech
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Lego, Apple, Meta, quakes, Chrome, Voyager, and more - 11:00 - Farewell emails - Benjamin tells of farewell emails, and new steps in his work life - 22:00 - U2 album revelations - Ketih tells of latest news regarding U2 free album on iTunes - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty provides a variety of Winter Advisory items - 39:00 - Scam Series - Student Loan Scam - No, the government isn't going to call you to give away cash - 44:00 - Keske on usage of radio waves - Benjamin and Steve discuss radio waves and usage in tech - 56:00 - Top Tech skills for everyone - Benjamin notes that some tech skills are good for everyone - 1:07:00 - Gaming chairs as desk chairs - Benjamin loves the gaming chair for a daily work chair - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 197 - Listener Quest - Tori asks if programmers are original, or if they reuse code - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cable vs fiber - Rita asks Benjamin about coming Fiber internet service
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Apple, Parler, Kanye, Netflix, YouTube, Musk, Twitter, webcam - 11:00 - More talk of tax credits for Evs - Benjamin tells of the scam of electric car tax credits - 22:00 - Apple announcements - Keith unpacks the latest Apple offerings and announcements - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Electrical updates through Marty's home and ideas for you - 39:00 - Scam Series - Brushing Scam - Benjamin details how you get involved with the Brushing Scam - 44:00 - Keske on the Internet - Steve and Benjamin discuss synthesizers and music - 56:00 - Letting go of a little smartphone - Benjamin urges you to try a smartphone detox with details - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Hackintosh - Kenneth asks Benjamin if he ever tinkered with Hackintosh - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 195 - Digital native - Benjamin explains and the discusses flexwashing - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - tech myths - Harold asks Benjamin about the biggest tech myth out there
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - PC shipments, hearing aids, Netflix Basic, autopilot, Tesla, more - 11:00 - Microsoft Office changes name - Microsoft 365, but also a history of how we got to today - 22:00 - Goto default apps for the Apple - Keith talks his favorite apps to install on brand new Macs - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty raves about the EGO Select Cut Dual Mower and more - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Escrow Scam - Benjamin covers why to not trust various odd escrow sites - 44:00 - Keske on the Internet - Steve recalls Darpanet and how we got to today - 56:00 - Backing up memories now - Make the backups and get them far away before too late - 1:07:00 - The Maker Coin revisited - Benjamin notes the Maker Coin and offers a sample - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 195 - Digital native - Benjamin finds out that the Digital Native term can be ageist - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - smartwatches - Tess asks Benjamin if the smartwatch is ready for prime time
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Social media, Elon Musk, Robots, Optimus, crypto, and more - 11:00 - The Seven Deadly Sins - Benjamin brings spooky early with tech and 7 deadly sins - 22:00 - EU vs Apple Lighting Connector - Keith opines on the EU decision to require common connectors - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares that dealing with China is definitely not cheaper - 39:00 - Scam Series - Driver updates - Benjamin says that you shouldn't pay for any driver updates - 44:00 - Keske on televisions - Steve tells Benjamin of his various opinions on the modern TV - 56:00 - Can a hacker really kill you? - Benjamin thinks that hackers killing people, is a stretch today - 1:07:00 - Auto billpay has matured - Benjamin revisits and updates his thoughts on auto billpay - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 194 - Benjamin covers news of redefining contractors/employeers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - found drive - Walter asks if it's worth fixing a 4 year old Chromebook
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Amazon, Tesla robot, Snowden, Stadia, Apple iPhone, more - 11:00 - Time to clean your tech - Benjamin gives pointers on keeping your tech fresh and clean - 22:00 - Scary iPhone tracking experience - Keith gets a little rattled by notices and a creepy dude in car - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reflects on designs throughout our amazing world - 39:00 - Scam Series - Office gift cards - Office gift card scam, where boss says buy them quick… - 44:00 - Keske on new car tech - Steve talks about NASAs attack on an asteroid, and results - 56:00 - Printer industry is dead - It's been a long time coming, but the printer is nearly dead - 1:07:00 - Printing things is not needed - Benjamin covers where we were, are, and going with printers - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 192 - Quiet quitting solutions and communications for all concerned - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - found drive - Brian asks about inspecting contents of found flash drive
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of nerd fascination - Social media, survellance, robots, Windows 10, football, disks - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - fixing PCs for cash - Ken asks about the idea of getting into fixing computers - 22:00 - iPhone teardown reveals - Keith covers news that new iPhone is better for right to repair - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares about how USB is evolving more and more - 39:00 - Scam Series - Disaster Relief - Benjamin details how we should only go with the known - 44:00 - Keske on new car tech - Even the blind guy covers the new tech coming in your auto - 56:00 - Magnusson Moss Warranty Act - Benjamin covers protection for those that like to tinker - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - personal impact - Ed asks Benjamin how personal use of tech will impact business - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 191 - Quiet quitting problems and solutions to ponder - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - next big thing - Thomas asks Benjamin what will be the next big thing in tech
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Triple rapid fire - Benjamin addresses three quick listener questions - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Hard drive slow - Paul asks Benjamin about a hard drive replacement and speed - 22:00 - Power and privacy on iPhone - Keith M. Sedor addresses some power and privacy settings - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks experiences of new Klein Screwdrivers - 39:00 - Scam Series - Won sweepstakes - Benjamin notes that you haven't won that new sweepstakes - 44:00 - Keske on tech you shouldn't use - Steve and Benjamin talk about safety concerns with old tech - 56:00 - Robot workers won't work - Your job is definitely safe for a long time from robots - 1:07:00 - Being productive while WFH - Benjamin gives productivity tips for home office - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 191 - Quiet quitting and it's relationship to Information Technology - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - will tech kill us - Jessica asks if technology will become the literal death of us
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - Queen Elizabeth, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Buick, Jeep, GM - 11:00 - Apple Event Sept 2022 (Part 1) - Keith and Benjamin discuss latest Apple watch and news - 22:00 - Apple Event Sept 2022 (Part 2) - Benjamin and Keith continue with Apple Event discussion - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty poses his tech challenge regarding sound and RADAR - 39:00 - Scam Series - Official Phish - Benjamin warns that phish attempts may look like your boss - 44:00 - Keske on military and privacy - Benjamin and Steve discuss military concerns over privacy - 56:00 - Voter manipulation is coming - Benjamin looks to past and future attempts at voter twisting - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smartphone buy - Kevin asks about buying, Donna about selling smartphones - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 190 - Benjamin launches small series on Quiet Quitting concept - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cone of silence - Martha asks Benjamin about mention of Alexa cone of silence
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - California, SpaceX, taxes, electric cars, Snapchat, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - forgetting, install - Jen asks about forgetting, Lance about RAM installations - 22:00 - 2 factor authentication and Apple - Keith expresses continued disdain for two factor authentication - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty notes how streaming is overtaing the world - 39:00 - Scam Series - comes in all forms - Benjamin notes that scams come in all manner and variety - 44:00 - Keske pauses for some fun - Steve mentions two websites that help keep things fun - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Electric cars - Syl asks about ultrawide monitors, David of pirated software - 1:07:00 - More than tech knowledge - Benjamin covers how IT pros have more skills than you know - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 188 - Poor social media usage decisions can affect job negatively - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - blue blockers - Linda asks Benjamin if blue blocking lenses actually work
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - Starlink and T-Mobile, Apple, Twitter, whistleblower, Duck.com - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - DOS vs present - Wanda asks Benjamin about DOS apps vs modern computing - 22:00 - Home Automation - doorbell - Keith tells about his fondness with Ring doorbell and features - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks up Barbasol as an example of product promotions - 39:00 - Scam Series - Don't try it - Benjamin warns to not toy with scammers, lest trouble occur - 44:00 - Keske and hyperloops - Steve continues with Benjamin regarding future transportation - 56:00 - Morality or lack in technology - Benjamin covers if tech is moral, or immoral, and how - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Electric cars - Mike asks about considerations prior to buying electric car - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 188 - Peter asks tech differences for small, mid, large companies - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - repairing laptop - Michael asks if laptop jacks and other ports can be repaired
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - iRobot, Amazon, General Motors, Disney, Samsung, Google - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - programming - Jerome asks about programming without PC, Joy about salvage - 22:00 - Venturing into smart home - Keith tells of his first foray into a smarthome, the smart lock - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gets whimsical talking of candy and technology shifts - 39:00 - Scam Series - Voicemail scam - Benjamin warns of a scam to check your voicemail via email - 44:00 - Keske and browsers - Steve revisits virtual reality, and the latest experiences - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - expensive flash - Benjamin addresses Reginald's question about expensive flash - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - computer repair - Peggy asks about visual cues for repairing computers - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 186 - Benjamin talks about work vs home computers again - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - clean screens - Daniel asks best tips and tricks for cleaning various screens
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - Uber, Netflix, Russia, Streaming, congress shennanigans, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - fix vs reinstall - Jean asks Benjamin if people still fix instead of nuke and repave - 22:00 - Airtag experiences - Benjamin shares his continued Airtag experience with Keith - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of how tech hoarding has a cost to the hoarder - 39:00 - Scam Series - Hardware scam - Benjamin tells of scam hardware called Zenboost - 44:00 - Keske and browsers - Steve talks about some of his favorite browser plugins - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - fix vs reinstall - Benjamin answers David with wifi leeches, Gary with reboots. - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - fix vs reinstall - Steven laments Facebook's abusive monitoring and punishment - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 184 - Benjamin warns of massive price jumps labelled inflation - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - meme thoughts - Donna sent a meme on Information Age, and Benjamin opines
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - FCC, Broadband, NASA, Amazon, Netflix, Snap, crypto, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - computer repair - Thomas asks Benjamin some philosophy about repairing tech - 22:00 - Right To Repair current issues - Keith and Benjamin discuss state of Right To Repair - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty opines about shifting ideas in customer service - 39:00 - Scam Series - Aged accounting - Benjamin warns about a scam pulled on office workers - 44:00 - Keske and his spin on 4th and tech - Steve and Benjamin talk tech that should never have been. - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - password future - Benjamin shares 3 key things to be aware of with tech addiction - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - staying civil online - Derrick asks Benjamin about problems with online interactions - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 183 - Keeping ahead after the return to office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Web Development - Anthony asks Benjamin about his choices for web development
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-16-2022; Tesla, Gates, Amazon, Ratings; social media tricks; clear iPhone space ; automations ; Free USB Stick scam; electric car world; medical concerns; connecting microphone; return to office; new Windows feature
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-09-2022; Amazon Prime Day, Netflix, Starlink, mow; electric vehicle issues; Beta test CarPlay; beating COVID; clear scam signs; drone shows; giving presentations; WiFi speeds; work from home; wet tech
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-02-2022; CarPlay, video cards, removable batteries, more; social media overload; rumor mills; Independence Day; Christmas In July Scam; tech and 4th; password demise; quit college or not; job hunting; reflections
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-25-2022; Netfclix, layoffs, Tesla, doomsday, etc; laptop purchase tips; Apple's WWDC; security concerns; account confirmation scam; scammer targets; laptop vs desktop; anydesk remote control; economic shifts; cord cutting
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-18-2022; SpaceX, Japan, cryptocurrency; internet speed; XP speed; mechanical keyboards; Father's Day; Google Adtrap scam; Coursera; smartphone as a pacifier; microphones; backup drives; multi-monitor workflow; Win11 vs Mac
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-11-2022; Implementation Plans; preparing for changes; proper passwords; single chip radar; Illegal Action scam; hotspots and smartphones; protecting tech; life before tech; Zoom camera impressions; using a larger monitor
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-04-2022; Opening music of the show; All-in-one computers; proper passwords; 512 Audio Limelight; fake job test scam; free wifi problems; old tech disposal; replacing router; various backup types; wireless hard drives
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-28-2022; Snapchat, tech stocks, Vmware, Apple; is Benjamin dystopian; exploring new tech; microphones; vacation scam; future robots; automation failure; customer service failure; various IT complaints; cheaper to pay
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-21-2022; Crypto, Netflix, LAFD, gas, Apple, more; dialing back smartphone ; Mac Mini's; lockdowns leaving; General Income Scam; lightbulbs leaving; tech backpack ; NFC tag usage; working from home; high IQ
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-14-2022; Netflix, crypto, Windows 11, AR, VR, patches; buying used Mac; iPod is killed off; foam insulation; IT Alert Scam; GPS changes coming; years of tech; Kindle updates; disaster recovery drills; sticky keyboard
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-07-2022; Apple, Twitter, what3words, CDC, WFH, more; spotting spam scams; Apples hits and misses; Mothers Day tech; student loan scam; talking watches; ghost guns; 3D printed guns; Zoom calls concealing; budget laptops
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-30-2022; Amazon, Twitter, Musk, spying, news, more; Facebook knows you; Mac OS Server gone; computer security game; package scam; continuing education; tech bummers; better wifi; work romance; bad connections
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-23-2022; Windows 11, Netflix, CNN+, more; home office essentials; Passwords; car tech; Overpaid Utils scam; The Goal (improvement); recognizing; beating tech addiction; more complaints about IT; communicating effectively
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-16-2022; Apple, Meta, Google, YouTuber robot, more; Elon Musk and Twitter; stocks and SEC; Easter Eggs; IRS Tax Scam; bad Android software; Spring cleaning; tech cleanup; managing WFH; computers in cars
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-09-2022; church tech is definitely a need; Elon Musks empire is huge; reasons to be concerned; Klein screwdrivers; Fake Confirmation Scam; looking at history; more tropes; online backup; predictions; replacing old drive
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-02-2022; Apple, Netflix, crypto, USPS, HHS, E3; 1st and 2nd Amendments; crazy tech clients; Zebra printers; text from yourself scam; drones at sea; advertising; eco-electronics; health while WFH; color LED differences
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-26-2022; Russian techs and bans, Win11, Starlink, more; focusing work; journey to the past; charger; post disaster relief; fire drones; laptop upgrade; robotic revolution; Building your LinkedIn brand; troubleshooting
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-19-2022; Tesla, Netflix, Uber, Google; Nerd Movie and TV Tropes; car chip situation; better microphones; Disaster Relief Scam; incremental improvement; tech acceptance curve; resisting tech; branding on LinkedIn; Gas Buddy
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-12-2022; Apple, Win11, LimeWire, Ukraine, more; new iPhone, iPad, more; new Mac Studio; SciFi technobabble; PC Support scam; top education sites; surveys aren't fair; don't delete system file; branding on LinkedIn; games
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-05-2022; Starlink, Musk, social media, more; impact of tech on youth; Network Solutions escape; shipping containers; COVID relief scam; remote tech; Tech support of Ukraine; Plan Do Check Act; saving money; spying on kids
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-26-2022; Ukraine, mwalware, IRS, Intel, Musk; responding to world events; weather utilities; new car tech; faux charities; tech support for body; oversharing publicly; iPad in church; salary ranges; swap files and memory
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-19-2022; DeLorean, Win11, Chrome OS, Meta, more; Windows 11 concerns; virtual reality; COVID tech; more scam tips; recharging batteries; nerd myths and reality; programming in IT; become a tech leader; repair or replace
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-12-2022; Peloton, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, more; censorship of bad guys; iPhone payment; new combo tool; more scam tips; Humans 2.0 is coming; listener questions; leaving computer on all day; convert consultant; following
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-05-2022; tech stocks mixing, jet tracking, ship tracking; hidden secrets; right to repair; medical at CES 2022; mechanics of the scam; success from IT; Dark Patterns; rental equipment; complaints for IT; CSI is wrong
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-29-2022; Apple, Musk, 5G, masks, broadband,; Backup strategy changes; working with IT consultants; CES 2022; mechanics of the scam; refurbished tech; protecting tech; specialty computers; complaints for IT; tech addiction
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-22-2022; China, censors, netflix, more; will tech pace falter; gaming over decades; projector review; Mechanics of the scam; disability concerns; acronyms and repairs; chromebooks and struggles; complaints for IT; salary
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-15-2022; YouTube, Baby Shark, Metaverse, crypto; Uber experience; Oculus and metaverse; clickbait highlights; free tablet scam; flash drive fashions; dislikes of IT; ransomware and spies; Complaints for IT; smoking laptop
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-08-2022; CES a shell of former self; Tech for Mars trip; Two tech experiences; nerds avoiding outdoors; variation on BF/GF scams; voice recognition; larger C drive; hiring tech consultants; Complaints for IT; Office 365
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-01-2022; Blackberry, Alexa, Tesla, Metaverse; Benjamin's rare walkback; Keith's new virtual reality; Marty's CES reality; blackmail scams; Steves predictions; Benjamin's musings; saving money; having backups; hibernation
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-25-2021; Log4j, Musk, CES, Radio Shack, Tesla; backup Christmas memories; 2021 for Apple; Looking to 2022; Facebook fake alerts; Reviewing 2021 concerns; more 2021 tech; passing nerds; certifications; Nerd of the Year
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-18-2021; Musk, Kronos, Log4J, Amazon, Facebook, Toyota; latest vulnerability in IT; food for thought; gift ideas; Grinchy eCards; more gifts; value vs price; prepping for disasters; data backups; embracing tech
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-11-2021; Bitcoin, Amazon, Google, outages, more; online shopping; prepping to be a tech; gift ideas; fake gift cards; stocking stuffers; portrait monitors; slow internet; automation, macros; fun questionnaires
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-04-2021; More guidance for shopping; laptop purchase thoughts; cleaning old Mac; CES 2022 plans; Charity Donation Scams; tech gadgets; questions on Wifi, cleaning; queries on memory, HD; cloud storage; VPN connection drops
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-27-2021; CyberMonday shopping; web domain registration; Apple skewed gifts; Star Trek ideas from modern tech; Direct Message Scams; shopping gifts; timeless tips; old laser printers; tech support tips; hating scammers
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-20-2021; Apple repair, cashierless, space tax; tech support tips; Apple chip future; move to new carrier; Black Friday scams; blind and tech; semi-scams; saving pictures; home printers vs business; escape tech for one day
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-13-2021; Uber, OneDrive, Tesla, iOS, Subaru; coming computer takeover; MacBook Pro; stopping disease; Holiday Cash Scam; Scheimpflug Principle; Facebook whining; don't purchase used; employee monitoring; legit clickbait
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-06-2021; Musk, Hertz, Facebook, Zillow, Amazon, MetaPCs; free speech is invaluable; Monterey problems; Faltering Facebook; SMiShing scams; medical tech; slow wifi problems; passwords; difficult tasks for IT; RapidX Modula5
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-30-2021; Microsoft, Win 11, chips, Hertz, Tesla, Facebook; government spying; computer furstrations; two factor authentication; evil twin; tech mystery; RAM, files; landlines, repair; 3 difficult IT tasks; battery backup
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-23-2021; Facebook, Amazon, Micron, Canon, China, more; October Apple Event; Macbook Pro; products with Marty; fake refund scam; smartmeters; memory upgrades, keycaps; organizing emails; 3 most difficult IT tasks; passcodes
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-16-2021; Shatner, Bitcoin, Miami, Bestbuy, Killware, DDoS; Tower of Babel and tech; Apple Airtags; Chromebook laptop; Hyped Product Scam; iPhone bug; job searching; LinkedIn success; more employee monitoring; ChromeOS
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-09-2021; tracking and spying, Tesla, Google, YouTube; demise of tech 2; cleaning smartphone; crypto concerns; Jury Duty Scam; is Win11 worth it; hard drive pricing; giving it away; benefits of seniors; tracking with tech
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-02-2021; Amazon, China, California, Captain Kirk; Kensington ergonomics; bad tech ideas; tech products; lottery scam; sub-orbital rockets; Microsoft bad blood; listener questions; ageism in tech; surge protection
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-25-2021; Apple, EU, Feds, Microsoft Surface Studio; COVID detection overreach; sailing and tech; crowdfunding; online purchaser scam; training robots; surveillance state; large laptop; SSA spys on employees; magnetic field
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-18-2021; SpaceX, Facebook, FTC, Walmart; September Apple Event; future of Apple; microphone options; Debt Collection Scam; Admiral Grace Hopper; Sept Smartphone cleaning; used hard drive; farewell emails; Chromebook life
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-11-2021; Ray-Ban Stories, Starlink, FCC, landlords, Apple; tech likely to fail next; water damage; tech reviews; boyfriend scam; tech showerheads; obsolete computers; crypto ATMs; tech in hospitals; Sept 11 internet issues
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-04-2021; FTC, Starship Two, Apple, Windows 11, Facebook; September Tech; cruise ship tech; grilling with tech; False Malware Detection; data transfers; password concerns; strong passwords; work from home; tech free
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-28-2021; Facial recognition, censorship, work, YouTube; 5 Forces - Artificial Intelligence; cruise ship tech; covid tech; grandchild scam; seeing tech dog; Right to Repair; strange fees; mergers and IT; Windows 10 widget
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-21-2021; CES, vaccines, Facebook VR, more; back to school tech; bulk deals issues; gadgets galore; work at home scam; battery tech; millenial churchers and nerds; strange smartphone; tech company value; doing right thing
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-14-2021; Google, Amazon, Lyft, YouTube, Facetime; The Five Forces - AI; Thunderbolt 4; starting new nerds; emails scams; Microsoft web based offerings; work from home; COVID microchips; Shadow IT in office; cybersickness
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-07-2021; Apple, Jeff Bezos, websites, gig economy; 7 deadly sins and tech; autocorrect; clickbait ; COVID vax scams; vision impaired swimmers; net neutrality; political manipulation; IT experience in hiring; auto bill pay
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-31-2021; Pegasus, Plaid, Alexa, rebooting, Robinhood; quest for space; nuances of battery issues; recalibration of batteries; phishing scam; Framework laptop; tech dangers; robot chefs; chip shortages; tech Sabbath
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-24-2021; Section 230, Blue Origins, Apple, more; Right to Repair; iPadRehab, iFixIt chime in; biggest tech strength; new series; new military tech; internet safety; build your own computer; dreads; clickbait news
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-17-2021; Censorship, space, Windows 365; The Great Resignation; OWC industry musings; space and astronauts; being a professional; wheelchair tech; going out of business; gaming computers; password protection; laptop stand
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-10-2021; Space, JEDI, Kaseya, Cancer, more; The Five Forces and gene editing; EDC tech; Lantastic networks; old parts in new hardware; strange tech; hackers and bad experiences; WiFi freq; social media; power surges
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-03-2021; Space lady, AirCar, Facebook, more; morality of tech; low resource indicators; Win98 data recovery; SSD and backup; magnets and medtech; questions; and more questions; ranking company priorities; tech independence
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-26-2021; crypto, Texas temps, IRS, and more; Five Forces driving our future; Thunderbolt usage; laptop battery; cloud primer; Amazon robots; dull Windows 11 ; bluetooth, scams; politics at work; (d)evolving communication
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-19-2021; Windows 11, WWW code, NFT, more; highlights of WWDC; Apples annual event; replacing microwaves; falling drive protection; tech and disabled; building gaming system; concerns over ex; IT pro education; movietime
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-12-2021; Workers spying, electricity, more; Questions on SSD power, smartphone; auto WiFi connect; worst workday; Kindle reading; brain wave readers; PC performance; abandonware morality; learning coding; cancel or not
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-05-2021; Amazon, hackers, supercar, and more; prepping for the camera; what to expect next week; church video streaming; burning down; learning tools; sleep mode; reset a router; learning to code; debt reduction scam
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-29-2021; Amazon, Big Tech, Tesla, Charlie bit my finger; social engineering tricks; unboxing new iMac; refurbished products; backup always; robocaller plague; hard drive lifetimes; cryptocoin; tech training; nerd insights
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-22-2021; Bitcoin, Musk, Microsoft, Ford, more; Microsoft spy games; Apple Music quality; Is IT a jobkiller; Burn smell; DNA tests revisited; retail online vs brick; long passwords; return to office; big box repair
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-15-2021; gasoline crunch, GasBuddy, Bitcoin, Amazon; Bible software safety; right-to-repair issues; free Wi-Fi; smartphone safety; litter robot; digital divide; moving across country; return to the office; OTA updates
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-08-2021; biollionaire breakup, bad business, small chips; DNA tests shift focus; Facebook after death; COVID cleaners; scams are adapting; 3D MRIs; warranty profits; fiber internet; return to office; work from anywhere
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-01-2021; beef, earnings, profits, poltics; internet hiccups; smartphone update; counterfeit credentials; audio from smartphone; prosthetic limbs; fake news; fake PayPal text; return to office; domain name speculation
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-24-2021; Postal spies, Amazon builders, FCC drones, more; Apples new tech; iMac color refresh; return to normal; Win 10 movies; brain barrier; faith in tech; Acrobat Reader; return to office; exercise tracker
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-17-2021; Amazon, unions, Matchbox cars, more; cryptocurrency; dangers of free WiFi; bullet journal; kid tech; blindness not a factor; older computers; tv sizes, network cables; return to normal (1/6); physical security
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-10-2021; SSD and mem prices, LG, China, Facebook; online gives us so much; future of AR, cars; flickering lights; solar storms; AI imagery; SSD reliability; Turbo Tax; Applicant Tracking Systems; offline punishment
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-03-2021; Volkswagen, Tmobile, internet, ransomware; online gives us so much; Mac specialists are needed; WebEx Overload; mobile platforms; gadgets galore; detoxing from tech; Listener questions; self sufficiency; tech lost
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-27-2021; Cricut, social media, Trump, what3words; Citizen's first smartwatch; troubleshooting live; Spring cleaning; tech improves all; designing for disabled; laptop builds; reduce, reuse, recycle; upsides; space travel
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-20-2021; Instagram, Tinder, Disney, Cricut, more; professionalism at home; troubleshooting live; drive dependency; tech pricing; humanity needed; listener questions; build your own PC; downsides of biz tech; tech as savior
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-13-2021; time change, streaming, smartphones, more; WiFi channel; Apple versioning; UV-C in simple terms; look at COVID tech impact; CGI improving; sci-fi books; Alexa spying, TV repair; CRM software; cord cutting
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-06-2021; Apple, Google, encryption, childrens brains, more; cancelling services is a pain; Mac Mini; solar panels and services; mail server; Archive.org; antivirus; Privacy Mode; Applicant Tracking Systems; hacking
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-27-2021; Bitcoin, Mars, Facebook, Musk, hackers; Fry's Electronics is dead; Silver Sparrow malware; dashcam fascinations; don't cheap out; sounds from Mars; Bundling cable; contactless payments; youth tech; digital camera
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-20-2021; Facebook, Parler, NASA and Mars; Bad Behaviors; Antivirus on old Mac; COVID Hall of Shame; Moving smarthome; lab created diamons; monitors, WiFi, Office; Local shopping isn't always; Work From Home; Facebook Ban
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-13-2021; Commercials, pranks, Section 230, Tesla, Bitcoin; sad life of Phil Katz; ripping off seniors; COVID Hall of Shame; lossless audio; scammers; are you addicted; Alexa eavesdropping; Shadow IT; Career options in IT
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-06-2021; Amazon, Bezos retirement, SpaceX, more; Super Bowl in COVID times; Face masks and detection; COVID Hall of Shame; webcall audio; brain controls; Dark Patterns; methods of trapping; Shadow IT; website development
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-30-2021; Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook; Gamestonk craziness unfolding; Benjamin and Apple; mirage garage; like farming; video and CGI improvements; big screen for monitor; lawsuits in tech; Pragati meaning; DataColor
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-23-2021; Streaming, farmland, Linux, and more; looking back at past years of CTR; streaming options; CES was not stellar; rural internet; image search; 3D movies and TV; NFC tags; guest access; say no to censorship
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-16-2021; Bitcoin, Dropbox, social media, Flash, WiFi; Silencing opposition is bad; There's an app for that; Ag water treatment; safest browser; Social media payback; Facebook knows; CES 2021; choosing IT job; life easing
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-09-2021; Musk, Tesla, Amazon, Ticketmaster, more; Just chill with social media; MacOS Server; water heater tech; malware not hype; Talking books for blind; BYOPC; servers and watches; tech needs clean; Spousal nerd creds
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-02-2021; DNA, Bill Gates, drones, crypto, more; spend money to get money; Apples next year; Covid cleaning; little rewards; predicting whats next; smartphone junkies; Gamers Bill of Rights; working together; new each week
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-26-2020; Closing out 2020 with a look back; Lockdown, WFH, remote desktop; podcasts and books; introspection; every day carry; gadgets and more; video gaming; movie industry; eulogies of nerds; Annual Nerd of the Year
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-19-2020; Russian hackers, Google problems, Bitcoin; Computer updates; Apple gifts; window treatments; Jabra Elite 85T is good; Keskes Gadgets; Listener questions; Bitcoin mining; volume license agreements; Merry Christmas
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-12-2020; Apple, Facebook, government, YouTube; Airlines and rollercoasters with Pete; learn your tech; tools with tech; wireless charging; software as a weapon; cord cutting; listener questions; employers spying; honesty
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-05-2020; Virus, Facebook, Observatory, laptops, more; prepping for the holiday; Family Sharing; breathe healthy; listener questions; prosthetic limbs; thought experiment; editing audio; older tech workers; privacy matters
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-28-2020; Parler, MeWe, what3words, Pure Flix; Apple's One More Thing event; smart light bulbs; chimney issues; domain name registrar; Tech For Troops; Best browsers; screen cleaning options; tech training; Thanksgiving
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-21-2020; Parler, MeWe, what3words, Pure Flix; Apple's One More Thing event; smart light bulbs; chimney issues; domain name registrar; Tech For Troops; Best browsers; screen cleaning options; tech training; Thanksgiving
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-14-2020; Parler, MeWe, what3words, Pure Flix; Apple's One More Thing event; smart light bulbs; chimney issues; domain name registrar; Tech For Troops; Best browsers; screen cleaning options; tech training; Thanksgiving
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-07-2020; Apple, RasPi, Grubhub, Walmart, Edge, more; massive malware musings; Refurbished Macs; powering the house; locating smartphone; reducing expenses; photo bug ideas; questions and answers; data piracy; destress
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-31-2020; News of censors, internet access, and more; Software backdoors are bad; nuke and repave; electrical testers; Gorilla Glass; pet tech; It's not just Tang; Keyboard purchase; Coding vs programming; stopping division
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-24-2020; Pixel5, new Hummer, moon cell service, more; Interviewing and tech probs; Upgrading the OS; Halloween tech; career decisions; office licensing ; tech helping churches; disaster prep; IBM splitting; ugly censorship
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-17-2020; Facebook, Twitter, censorship, IBM; Apple iPhone event; hard drive upgrade; life support; drive tech; phone service; fake review dissection; fake news tips; problems with cloud backups; weight gain in COVID world
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-10-2020; Coinbase, Ransoms, Apple, and more; bio-implanted chips are creepy; boosting your computer life; lighting your face; distractions; computer speed; podcasting tips; hunting tech; external threats; unplugging tech
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-03-2020; Election, deaf, iPod, SSD, Amazon, more; Keeping up with new words and phrases; Apple battery; OS irrelevance; patience lost; gadgets; Right to Repair; fixes; hard working; Retracting bad words
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-26-2020; Microsoft, Facebook, gaming, screens, cable; SecretLab.co chair for WFH; the Number 5; air quality measurement; Google bombs; warranties abound; basic tech skills; hired hands; insider threats; instant messaging
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-19-2020; News of Facebook, Amazon, teens, more; Apple Event 2020; Watch, iPad, Fitness+; DIY or Don'tDIY; Jetsons tech not here; gardening technology; digital distractions; pet scams; network definitions; Google's trash
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-12-2020; News of Apple, Epic, Alexa, Motorola, Xbox, more; Phone scammers; first computer experience; low voltage lighting; tech price drops; family tree; buying options; too much tech; remote monitoring; slowing down
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-05-2020; News of FB, W+, brain implants, more; Mission to Mars colonization; Epic battle with Apple; cleaner water; hacking past; subtractive printing; youth impact; 1st PC purchase; return to office; Chromebook lifespan
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-29-2020; Amazon, Epic fight, Facebook, AI, Microsoft, more; price shifts; Apple Corp issues; UVC light for Covid; streaming music; tech durablity; email disasters; logos and symbols; nerds adapting; reference sources
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-22-2020; Blackberry, censorship, monitoring, and more; tech knowledge tips; Repair issues with Apple; thermostats; SSD upgrades rock; airplane technologies; computer unreality ; stay safe; demise of docs; no buying guide
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-15-2020; News of censorship, Google, Facebook, more; blue blocker scam; Apple Watch failures; air pressure; laser printer; cheap or free laptops; obsolete; floppy disks; tech lists or not; astro-turf text messages
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-08-2020; Play, Alexa, Verizon, AT&T and more; Standing for health; issues against Apple; HVAC troubleshooting; two sides of Amazon; improve your Win10; CD recordables dying; challenge coins; alternatives to WFH; Go Fund Me
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-01-2020; Congress meeting, Google, Apple, and more; Return From Space with Trabucco; Mac bashing; tools without touch; Nikon wins; goofy gadgets; why privacy matters; information; preparing for problems; tech survival
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-25-2020; Twitter, Ford, NBC, and more; iOS 14 Beta hands-on experience; Apple settlement; predictions and cautions; hotspot for WFH; video projectors; watch out for bad guys; website editing; Dress codes; Lunar landings
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-18-2020; Twitter, Ford, NBC, and more; iOS 14 Beta hands-on experience; Apple settlement; predictions and cautions; hotspot for WFH; video projectors; watch out for bad guys; website editing; Dress codes; Lunar landings
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-11-2020; News of Amazon Prime, Logitech, more; Cord cutting reflections; brand loyalty; webcam video tricks; America On-Line; disabled gamers; paperless society; monetizing podcast; social media in business; updating PCs
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-04-2020; Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, more; Politics get tech; waterproof phones; UVC buying issues; old tech; hackers targeting WFH; All-in-one probs; automatic bill pay; fighting loneliness while home; tech holiday
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-27-2020; News: courts, trolling, Facebook; Apples WWDC announcements; MacOS changes coming; basics of HVAC; Netflix problems; statistical modeling; Build-your-own; purchase or rent; protect your data; memories of Olympus
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-20-2020; News of Zoom, T-Mobile, Facebook, more; Disney reopening; Apple's CarKey; Cool tools; Zoom software; gardening gadgets; expanding networks; Bosma Smart Door Lock; Work From Home works; Flipphones have a place
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-20-2020; News of Wendy's, censorship, Android 11; Streaming from church; Sleep Cycle app; Doodads for Dads; VPNs and hotspots; Hot trends in tech; best PC temp; WIFi 6 still very new; moving up at work; Punishment by ISP
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-06-2020; News of Facebook, Zoom, CES 2021; Marty's Frankenstein's monster; ASUS motherboard; blurred screenshots; second hard drive; learning on YouTube; using work tech; water in tech; the new normal; exoplanets far away
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-30-2020; News of Twitter, Trump, RasPi, Wikipedia, juries; return to space; Windows 10 replacement; single or double space; tracking laptops; Anti-Covid tech; 3d printing; ghost guns; conferencing probs; Win10 Linux code
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-23-2020; This week, Computer nerd Benjamin Rockwell & Apple Certified Consultant, Keith M. Sedor, aka "My Mac Guru", answer listener computer & technology questions from the the sublime to the absurd in our listener Q &A!
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-16-2020; Computer nerd, Benjamin Rockwell delivers the latest tech news & hosts this show with fan favorite, Apple Certified Consultant, Keith M. Sedor (a.k.a. My Mac Guru), and the rest of the Computer Talk Radio team!
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-09-2020; News of Xbox, Facebook, Musk baby, tech layoffs; return to normal; Apple announcements; not the zombie apocalypse; remote spy; RADAR history; isolation and work; desktop demise; adapting to home; germ free kiosk
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-02-2020; News of video games, scams, outages, Intel; CES and coronavirus; escapism is fine; retrospective on Mac; New DNS settings; infrared cameras; WiFi changes; doctor on webcam; Remote IT functions; new tech support
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-25-2020; News of censorship, FBI, cybercrime, Netflix; Amusement parks; Euro ruling on tech; cloudy predictions; polite in chats; disability tech; conference calls; clergy confidentiality; Webex and Zoom; exchanging e-cash
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-18-2020; News of fleeceware, hackers, eSports, Amazon; Spring cleaning computers; improving speed; batteries; saving money on Mac; smart paint; reacting to tension; church tech with Covid; VPN issues; robot helper abuse
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-11-2020; News of Quibi, TikTok, Yelp, 5G, more; Online United States Census; Philanthropy of Apple, others; User interfaces; Scrum meeting; 7 Deadly Sins; filling time; utility bills; telecommuting; Easter Sunday
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-04-2020; News from FCC, Internet, Zoom, eBay; Increasing computer speeds; Mac's too; LIDAR in self driving cars; Favorite Windows version; Handling computer virus; education; don't cheap out; Why IT ; Working from home
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-28-2020; Amazon, streaming, kudos to Best Buy; New Apple hardware; wireless hard drive; Weatherflow Tempest; children learning; reacting to disaster; scammers abound; overclocking; security of business; working from home
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-21-2020; With news of Shopify, Apple, 3D printing; consulting and gig economy; backing up data; air quality; remote control options; avoiding fake news; correct info; automated CPR; efficiency; staying focused
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-14-2020; introducing challenge to tech; isolation in a tech world; dealing with isolation; cleaning ; scammers; productivity while remote; working from home; gig economy; changing world; give blood and save lives
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-07-2020: News of Spock salute, Twitter, Apple; Tech world and Covid-19; television service changing; online sermon notes; impersonation of our voice; Dark Patterns; Google videos to learn; IT helps research; coronavirus
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-29-2020: News of Pope, Bullying, AI, scams; internet speed needs; Amazon Go supermarket; guidance for tech life; sniffing sensors; history of CPU speeds; hotel wifi speeds; Why IT is needed at office; DNS over HTTPS
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-22-2020: News of Covid-19, SpaceX, Tesla; Social media in virus world; right to repair act; Artisoft network; graphics processing; TV trope; coveting technology; car radios in future; life and death businesses; no cd drive
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-15-2020: News of Apple, Samsung, FBI, mergers; robots stealing jobs; China's tech shutdown; Apple nearly scams us; color our tech; smartphone detox; youth digital fingerprints; STIR/SHAKEN; backup plans; news sources
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-08-2020: News of censorship, Iowa, DNA warrants, cars, more; bad experiences; social media; disposing of old computers; filter bubbles; tech addiction; avast antivirus; robots; exascale computing; Google commercial
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-01-2020: News of robot groundhog, email, Ring, Amazon, more; Avast Antivirus breach of trust; Bible via apps; plan ahead; chill about news; nerd myths; drone deliveries; outdoor cameras; passwords; reasons for Super Bowl
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-25-2020: 401k hackers, voting privacy, cats; job search; electronic titheing; Family Sharing Plan; Win 10 upgrade; Satellites; Physical Tech Security; desegregation of home automation; IT not cost center; 2020 doldrums
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-18-2020: News, like Dog playlist, Robots, Blue Light; Adobe Flash removal, religious censorship; off-lease Apple; robotic vacuum cleaners; new Google earth; streamed programs; Quality Assurance; Bose store demise , more
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-11-2020: Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, military; CES coming problems; Inbox Zero, archiving; Imperfect randomness; video game adverts; technify everything; fun tech dreams; married online; Windows 7 EOL; political season
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-04-2020: Amazon, Pope, Mars, UN cybercrime bill; recycling, cars; DIY installs; next decade in Faith and Tech; video game adverts; turbo switches; FAA drone regs; recording audio tips; Windows 7 end; downfall of CES
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-28-2019: YouTuber, Tesla chip, DNA tests, movie update; 2019 nostalgia and more; Faith and Tech from 2019; employee monitoring; tech we'll miss (or not); robot maids; nerds who passed away in 2019; Nerd Of The Year
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-21-2019: News of Amazon, smarthomes, gig econ; Family and Christmas; malware on Macs; tech in church; geeky gadget gifts; tech as buzzword; replacing old laptop; Employer software agreement; Christmas tech thoughts
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-14-2019: Amazon and Google listening, FCC, more; Tech prep for Christmas Morning; Pricing on new Mac Pro; tech for relationships; DNA testing is pseudoscience; con artists claiming news coverage; Auditing computers; more
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-23-2019: News of BMW, CarPlay, ToysRUs, Google; Semi-Annual Computer Purchasing Guide; Apple migrations; Q about PC on all day; hackers; systems integration; car LED headlamps; Personally Identifiable Information; storage
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-30-2019: Casual post-Thanksgiving take on tech news, gift do/don't suggestions; listener on bitcoins; No Thanks; tech leading to subjective reviews; TSA technology; buyer beware; IT auditors; actual Thanksgiving Thanks
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-23-2019: News from Tesla, Uber, Amazon, more; Thanksgiving commentary; Black Friday; Apple's new MacBook Pro; Pete Trabucco - secrets of airlines; Lunar Rover park; employer monitoring employees; regretted tech statements
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-16-2019: News of Apple, traveler privacy, lasers and protestors; problem of no disaster plan; millenials and faith on-line; Apple CarPlay experience; toughest laptops; 3D printing; deep sea tech; weather monitoring ; more
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-02-2019: News of DNA, Facebook, Privacy, more; Fact checking sermons live; smartphone vs DSLR photography; question about breakable laptop ports; makerspaces; tech enabling deaf; WiFi 6; Citrix; scammers are people too
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11/02/2019: news of drones, censorship, Facebook; Apple announcements ; phone first in AM; Hardware Specs ; Subtractive Manufacturing and makers; holograms; piccalilli and tech; penetration testing; Instant Comms; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast covers: News of Google, Tesla, space ventures, and more; easy Quantum Computing; connected yet feeling alone; repair and restore of Macbook; scary news items; agriculture tech; cyberwarfare & defense; BYOD; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Nerd news about Uber, Google, AT&T, privacy, and more; smartphone distractions; AMC streaming; our gullibility; enhancing security; web development, exercise; scaffolds; BYOD; tech impact on work
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Nerd news about Call of Duty, Blizzard, China, Apple, more; trusting online reviews; Tech Myths; Axanar filming experience; security; agriculture; telephone etiquette; Tech Halloween; BYOD; education
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Notable nerd news; Pete Trabucco interview on coasters and technology; LinkedIn usage; battery backups (UPS); vector vs raster graphics; divorce tech tips; Not Apple Products; job hunting mistake.
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Nerd news on Facebook, Amazon, more; a technically bad movie experience; Apple TV 4K; Win10 PowerToys; computer aided drafting; obsessions with tech; Superman; business level support; critical thinking
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Fall cleaning smartphones and tablets; tech hurting faith and religion; airplane experience; positivity and negativity; PC cleaning; Computer Assisted Instruction; Use, Discard, Donate; duty cycles; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast with Benjamin Rockwell, includes: Apple 2019 Mobile Keynote, Babylon Bee and satire, phone fraud and scammers, good upgrades for your computer, traffic control, lightbulbs, tech leasing, and more.
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast with Benjamin Rockwell includes: church usage of tech; American Car tech experience; Font usage; Deepfake Software; First Amendment suppression; software crime; Business vs Personal computers; antimalware myths
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: nerdy look at latest tech news; downsides of implanted chips; LED bulbs; backup your iPhone; how Google broke all initial pretenses; breaking tech addiction; blind gadgets; LinkedIn is a must have; more
Impromptu Special (reuploaded) - This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast covers a recent event, a failing of Windows, where Benjamin deals with the troubles of backup, recovery, rebuilding, and planning for new tragedy in your computer world.
REISSUE - This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Annual Back To School Computer Buying Guide. Other topics include bad news for Apple, keeping kids safe with tech, and everyone needs to just chill out on politics.
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Benjamin on build-your-own; Keith and Right To Repair laws; Pastor Mark on balance of screens versus church; Marty covers Storage, Organization, Hoarding; and are you a social media assassin?
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: nerd news, Timelapsecameras.com, different internet browsers, Google spying, our journey towards being cyborgs, the voice assistant at work, and so much more.
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Privacy; embedded chips and body mods; Apple no longer servering; education with prepscholar.com; back-to-school time purchase; Forty Year House (.com); Professional IT Series, and more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Apollo 11 Landing Anniversary; Apple controversy; Robotic Process Automation; hoverboard demonstration in France; tech excuses; tech addiction; insect problems and solutions; first website
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Twitter Hate Speech ban; losing data; Apples lineup adjustment; what your tech consultant might not share; working from home; trash gasification and natural gas; paperless office dreams; DNA collection
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Jony Ive leaving Apple; downside of not upgrading computers; workplace personal use policy; fishing with tech; protecting computer in public; Magnusson Moss Warranty Act; Software as a Service; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Matt Nye (www.rlc.org), and 4th Amendment being dismanteled; predictions of physical demise; addicted to tech; favorite video games; Gig Economy and changes in jobs; 4th of July photos and video
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: educational and nonprofit discounts; livestreaming of church services; corporate bullying; myth of cellphones on airplanes; scams against job hunters; radon concerns and abatement; screensavers; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: comparing guns and computers; sharing info safely; tech guidance other pastors; DSL and last mile; Facebook knows everything; Tech Myths; Software as a Service (SaaS); High Speed Internet changes; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Apple and WWDC; open cell and closed cell insulation; avoid upsetting those at work; college students improving bus time reporting; microminutia management by Amazon; and more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge; old bulletin board systems; challenge coins and maker society; complaining in technology driven age; how far to go with medecine; reflecting on lie of a little more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Finale of the home automation series; router vulnerabilities; Mesh Wifi; technical measurements of success; problems with cloud usage at schools; robot priests and tech forgivers; life outside as a child
Special Home Automation Series Compilation - This compilation contains all of the information from the CTR Home Automation Series that has been running for much of the first part of 2019. This is the streamlined, one stop for all information podcast.
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Cashless society; bad technical support experience; 40 year house plumbing bill; don'ts on internet; WiFi6 is coming; social credit systems monitoring Christians; unbridled access to unlimited knowledge
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Your information is up for grabs; Electricians and Circuit boxes; Getting Excellent Tech Support; iCloud for the Mac users; tracking aerospace parts via tech; Morality of Waze vs Police Checkpoints; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Smartphone and 5G issues; Software As A Service (SaaS) primer; STEM is a field for everyone; home automation light switches; TIVO and Cable Modem Issue; yearbooks haunting politicians; chatbots; and more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Tech assisting those with vision probs; selection of laptop vs desktop; how USPS almost died, then saved, by tech; Best way to start comp repair; don't be a problem customer; church usage of social media
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Spring cleaning your computer; choosing a laser printer; beneficial and harmful tech to faith; why hackers attack even small sites; drives over the years; Easter and tech issues; and more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Censorship in a digital world; home purchasing decisions; how pros choose monitor setups; bodycams and capturing our lives; CTR Home Automation Project; Apple charge policy change; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Privacy and what it means in modern society; privacy does matter; replacement computers; Lunar job; many reasons to automate home; Seven Deadly Tech Sins; tech bringing movies into home; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Apple software updates; impact of TV service on privacy; Why reboot works; Smart Thermostat; people "loving" life sized Barbies; fake blackmail email is obviously fake; ducting and computers; much more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Apple upgrades; church databases; RAID made simple; Photorealism from Nvidia; technology in the sound booth; fireplace and fan issues in home; military learning to Macgyver, or improvise tech; more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Decline of tech customer service; Documenting computer issues; VR for your pets; home automation sensors; predicting crime through algorithms; Old apps on new iPad; abandon tech for experience instead.
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Locks keep honest people honest; Apple Watch and fitness circles; Women in STEM; free education online; how to handle spam phone calls; virtual reality churching; woman banned from dating app for hunting
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Issues of sales at Apple; space wars; IT Change Management; Mardi Gras and related home technology; caution against wasting time on technology; how drones are rescuing people; Momo Challenge is hoax
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Aaron Perzanowski, law scholar and issues of ownership; military drones using hydrogen; moving too fast with tech; HVAC issues; Virtual Private Networking; Cyberchondria, fake news,paranoia come together
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Terorist Watchwords in daily life; freeing drive space; Two Factor Authentication; Military Exoskeltons; tips for cleaning up your email; driveways and snow issues; traffic laws versus smartphone apps
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Plague of despair when straying with tech; extended warranty and protection plans worth; rebooting your video doorbell; 3D printed on-demand military parts; server virtualization; email saves on meetings
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Addictions to tech; Facetime bug allows eavesdropping; various jobs in IT; nightvision and comms changes; Host's Tech Background; Gutenberg and the tech since; robotic lawnmowers; survive without tech?
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Deeper aspects of Moore's law debate; AI approach to it's creator; IT Pro side of Cyber Warfare; techy night ideas and bright ideas; backing up the iPhone; which Internet Wolf is it that you feed?
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: Introduction of new series on home automation; Mousetraps and WiFi traps; 20 amp circuits and wiring; replacing laptop power brick; Gamers Bill of Rights; wasting time, arguments, exclusion; backups,more
This week's Computer Talk Radio Broadcast includes: CES 2019; video tech imitating real life; Malware and Macs; question about A+ Certification; reliability of refurb computers; Tivo DVR; innovations in prosthetics; usage of time in online quizs