The Computer Guru Show: Recent Episodes
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This is the last episode of the Computer Guru show….at least for now. We’re taking a break to work on the show’s format, as well as to improve the quality of the show and change some things around. In the meantime, Mike and Tara discuss the latest in tech news and solve your problems in […]
This week, Mike and Rob discuss Elon Musk’s latest rocket launch via SpaceX – the Falcon Heavy which was carrying his personal Tesla Roadster. That and more – as well as your calls and technology problems.
This week Mike and Tara discuss net neutrality, a fake version of AdBlock Pro, an HP driver which hides a keylogger, and more.
They're at it again, and this time they're trying to destroy net neutrality while you're distracted by the holidays.
On this episode, Mike and Rob discuss Facebook's misguided idea to categorize and store your...sensitive...photos so that they can prevent them from leaking. That can't go wrong, right?
In this episode, Mike and Rob discuss a new type of laser-powered "scarecrow" as well as Microsoft's announcement of the end of the free Windows 10 upgrade.
This week we’re discussing KRACK, the new WPA-2 vulnerability which puts just about every wireless device at risk. Show Notes: Why Age? Should We End Aging Forever – Kurzgesagt Why Die? – CGPGrey Exurb1a: AI / Science / Humanity videos
Lots of people have said lots of things about Bitcoin, but it's hard to deny the milestone it just hit. Let's talk about that!
In this episode, we discuss the shut down of AOL Instant Messenger after 20 years of operation, and Tesla's plan to rebuild Puerto Rico's power grid.
In this episode, Mike finds out the hard way that most people do, in fact, shop at Walmart, and most don't actually mind it.
In this episode, Mike and Rob discuss a few news stories in the mobile phone arena, which include the new iPhone's absurd price tag and Google's $1.1 billion acquisition of HTC's phone branch. Also up for discussion is more Equifax ridiculousness.
On this week's episode, Mike and Tara discuss some more Equifax ridiculousness, as well as a couple (very) important security patches you need to get right now.
This week we're dedicating the entire episode to discussing the recent breach of 143 million Americans' personal information thanks to Equifax.
This week on the Computer Guru Show, Mike and Rob discuss AMD's new offering, called Threadripper, as well as the lawsuit coming down on Travis Kalanick, malware encoded in DNA, and more. Plus, as always, your calls and questions!
This week on the Computer Guru Show, Mike and Tara talk the new holographic phone by Red, as well as Google's apparent hypocrisy in removing the headphone jack from the Pixel 2. Also up for discussion are human DNA edits using CRISPR, the arrest of Marcus Hutchins (MalwareTech), and more.
This week we're not in the studio (sorry!), but we put together a compilation of some of our favorite calls, discussions, and rant segments from the last few years of the Computer Guru Show. We hope you enjoy it, and we'll be back next week!
On this week's episode, Mike and Tara ponder the so-called "Mandela Effect", what a world with robot lawyers could be like, and a man who trained a chat bot to take over for his father after he died.
Juno takes photos of Jupiter's Great Red Spot from closer than we've ever seen it. Meanwhile, most Americans can't load those images as quickly as you'd think.
This week, we discuss (yet) another gigantic malware attack, as well as a new Facebook policy which bends to the EU's feels-before-reals policy against "hate speech".
This week Mike and Tara discuss a robot which can make burgers at the rate of 400/hr, Tesla finally being allowed to sell directly to customers in Arizona, and Girl Scouts offering a cybersecurity badge.
This week Mike and Rob discuss whether or not police body cam footage should be public record, who should (and shouldn't) be allowed to fly drones, and what the future of location privacy could look like in a world where your phone is tracked without a warrant.
Comcast wants you to know that net neutrality dying isn't a bad thing, so don't worry anymore guys!
This week we discuss Uber, Ancestry.com, PayPal VS Pandora, Linux hacks, and net neutrality
Our favorite free speech platform, Voat, needs a little help to keep going. Besides just talking about tech news, we also spend a little time this week talking about Voat and why you should go use it. We’re also discussing Reddit’s Donald Trump community going dark, more WannaCry info, and as usual, taking your calls […]
Remember those leaked NSA tools? Well...they're finally being used. We just saw the largest coordinated malware attack to ever take place.
This week Mike and Tara discuss Uber’s latest shenanigans, this time regarding a method they used to help drivers get around law enforcement, new AI tech which can mimic your voice, the post-cable future we’re living in now, a 3D printed rocket which was fired successfully, and much more.
This week we talk about Amazon's puzzling new offering, the Echo Look. It's supposed to help you look more fashionable, but is it really just a spying device? We also discuss Cassini's final voyage, which has finally started, and more.
This week we're talking about the strange fact that more than 2 million people are apparently still using AOL (dial-up!) for their internet. What?
This week we're talking about a group of prisoners who managed to build computers and hide them in the ceiling of their prison's activity room, as well as the recent revelation that Uber has been doing some pretty nefarious corporate spying.
This week we have two stories about ransomware, including one which spreads over your RDP port, and one which makes you get a high score before you get your files back.
The last couple of weeks has seen an unprecedented amount of leaks detailing the capabilities the CIA has to perpetuate cyber warfare on a scale never before conceived. This week we take some time to discuss these attack capabilities, and what you can do to protect yourself.
The United States Senate - specifically, 50 members of the Senate - just voted to sell your privacy to the highest bidder.
This week we have a massive CIA leak on our hands, a bill which will allow telecoms to sell our private browsing data, and more. Join us for some good old fashioned ranting about our government's loose grip on technology.
This week Mike and Rob discuss Ryzen now that it's had time to be tested in the real world, a breakthrough allowing an OS to be stored on DNA, YouTube's cord cutting offering, and shoes which will order pizza for you.
CloudFlare experiences a catastrophic data leak which may have already affected you, iPhones start exploding, AMD releases Ryzen, the first true competitor to Intel in years, and Google causes a stir by accidentally resetting all of its devices.
This week, Mike and Rob talk tech news but also get involved in a few interesting discussions regarding internet safety, online piracy, privacy and Edward Snowden, and more. Also, we have an update and (tentative) timeline for the Furby destruction project.
This week Mike and Tara discuss the sale of a Harambe shaped Cheeto, Samsung's trademark of the word "Hello" for their S-Voice software, a new type of card scam called a "shimmer", Cards Against Humanity's strange Super Bowl ad, and more.
This week, Mike and Tara cover lots of ground as they discuss the latest in technology, including Amazon selling out of 1984 in wake of the election, metallic hydrogen being created for the first time ever, a man who bought a house with bitcoin and lucked into a $1.3M profit, and an estimate which shows that self driving cars could end up saving more than $300B per year.
Mike and Rob discuss the technology President Trump will now be using, as well as what his presidency could mean for net neutrality.
This week Mike and Tara discuss some pretty outlandish claims made about Donald Trump. Spoiler alert: they're fake news. Additionally, they talk about Wendy's (the fast food chain), taking some people to task on Twitter, and doing it in a pretty funny way. Also up for discussion as always are your calls and questions.
Alexa tries to buy you a dollhouse, Google Home argues like a married couple, AMD gets competitive.
In the last show of 2016, Mike, Tara and Rob discuss how terrible this year seemed to be for everyone, as well as a strange problem we might have as a result of self driving cars.
It's the holiday season, and we're off for the weekend here at the Computer Guru Show. Don't worry though, we've put together a collection of some of our favorite calls and rants from the last ~7 years of the Computer Guru Show. We'll be back next week with more tech news, tips, and listener calls. Merry Christmas & happy holidays to everyone!
This episode Mike and Tara discuss the latest update & security failures from companies we're supposed to trust, such as Yahoo, Microsoft, Joomla, and more. If each month of 2016 was an album about companies getting hacked, December would apparently be the Greatest Hits edition.
This week Mike and Rob discuss the passing of true American hero John Glenn, as well as a soon-to-come automatic update from Samsung which will kill the Note 7 once and for all. Also up for discussion are a man who embezzled $5 million from his company and then spent $1 million of it on […]
This week’s episode covers a range of topics including the following: -Locky Ransomware now using JPGs on Facebook and LinkedIn -McDonald’s Unveils Job-Replacing Self-Service Kiosks -McDonald’s in Phoenix completely automated (fake story) -Lawyer loses lawsuit against bad Yelp reviewer -5 great Virtual Reality headsets just in time for Christmas -$50 USB Killer device destroys computers […]
This week Mike and Rob discuss the aftermath of Black Friday 2016, as well as Japan’s initiative to build the world’s fastest super computer. Also up for discussion are a couple pieces of space news.
This week, Mike talks all things Black Friday 2016 and also shares an experience he had over the past week with a customer who got a major ransomware infection on their data server…and didn’t have external backups.
In this episode immediately following the 2016 Presidential Election, Mike and Rob discuss several news stories regarding what a Donald Trump Presidency could mean for technology and the internet.
On this episode of the Computer Guru show, we discuss the implications of the upcoming US presidential election (either way it goes) on technology and freedom of speech, as well as discuss our opinion of GoDaddy’s recent paradigm shift in which they seem to have lost all respect for their customers.
This week Mike talks about the aftermath of the unprecedented Internet of Things hack, and also talks about how people are hiring these botnets for their own uses. The Guru also takes your calls and answers your questions.
In this episode, Mike and Tara discuss a huge attack which took place last week, which involved a botnet of infected Internet of Things devices being used to target major websites across the internet with DDoS attacks. Additionally, they discuss a situation where a prominent Republican merchandise online store was found to be infected with […]
On this week’s episode of the Computer Guru Show, we discuss home automation and the growing need for secure “internet of things” devices.
This week Mike and Rob talk about Google’s new phone, the Pixel, an outbreak of malware which is sweeping across millions of android devices, and what ransomware is (and how to avoid it).
This week Mike, Tara and Rob discuss HP’s decision to reverse their third-party cartridge breaking update, an iPhone 7 which exploded in a fashion similar to the Note 7, and the problems with the “Early Access” style game release many developers are choosing nowadays.
Mike and Tara cover many topics in this episode, from the FBI telling us to cover our webcams to Alexa apparently being a sexist depiction of women?
On this week’s episode we discuss a recent iOS update which resulted in kids seeing some hardcore pornography, we continue our discussion about the iPhone 7’s lack of a headphone jack, and we also talk about a laser built from a PS4 and an XBOX Kinect which can seek and destroy mosquitoes.
Phones, phones, phones! This week Mike and Tara discuss all things smart phones, from the exploding Note 7 and the iPhone 7 (sans headphone jack) to a phone which claims to have some pretty outrageous specs.
This week we celebrate the debut of Season 9 of the Computer Guru Show, as well as chat with the kind folks from GraphLock and discuss the future of automation in the workplace!
This week Mike goes over the newest iPhone exploit, which allows attackers to gain root-level access with a single click, as well as a strange case of a Chinese man who attempted to destroy the internet rather than face embarrassment online.
On this week’s episode, Mike, Rob and Tara discuss the impact of the USA losing supervisory control of ICANN, Gawker’s demise, and Comcast’s revelation that gigabit internet is feasible for them, after all.
This week Mike and Tara discuss the dangers of setting up a home network incorrectly – specifically the possibility that people on the internet are spying on you through your webcam. The Guru also takes phone calls from our listeners and solves their technology problems.
This week Mike, Rob and Tara discuss the latest example of Kanye West’s rampant megalomania, Rio’s attempt to censor the internet from Olympics memes, and Microsoft’s decision to sell the Hololens publicly for the first time, among other stories, tech news, and listener calls. Hololens Demos:
This week Rob and Tara are out, so Mike has a guest on to help with the show as well as to discuss recent Net Neutrality issues and the recent Windows 10 upgrade deadline.
This week we sit down with Andrew from MergeVR to discuss their awesome virtual reality headset, as well as to officially start the giveaway for the headset they were so kind to send us. We learn a lot of cool things about MergeVR and the future of mobile VR in general, so check it out!
This week Mike and Tara discuss a woman who was recently detained for making death threats against Stephen Hawking, more Windows 10 update woes, a new threat for Mac users which could turn their machines into a botnet, and more.
This week Mike is 100% less sick and 100% more energetic! We talk about Microsoft’s recent fail which cost them $10,000 in settlement money, as well as list off some of our favorite useful utilities.
This week Tara and Mike discuss everything from a recent poll which shows that 74% of Netflix subscribers would rather cancel than see ads, to a new edition of a classic video game, and more. Mike also goes on a small tirade regarding the DNC’s recent hack and the fallout which is continuing to land […]
We’re back to two hours! That’s right, the Computer Guru Show is once again a two hour program. This means more time for tech news, your calls, and much more. This week, we’re talking about censorship on the internet, a recent ruling which finally treats internet service as a utility, the DNC hack which puts […]
In wake of the many hacks, password dumps, leaks, attacks, and data breaches, Mike is taking this episode to remind you why it’s imperative that you take measures to secure your online persona. Use two factor authentication and change your passwords frequently!
On this week’s episode, Mike, Tara and Rob discuss the EU’s decision to require the top social networking sites (Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter among others) to censor “hate speech”. We discuss this and its many far-reaching implications, as well as other tech news. We also take your calls live!
This week Mike talks about a crazy anti-hacker law which is so broad in scope that it stops people from recovering their own passwords or rooting their phones. The Guru also talks about the absolute need for data security, and why hard limits on how long data can be stored would be great for everyone. […]
This week, the Guru goes on the warpath over frivolous copyright lawsuits, lawmakers who just don’t understand what “the cloud” is (and isn’t), “Where’s the Fair Use?”, and more. He’s fired up, he’s angry, and heads will roll.
On this week’s episode of the Computer Guru Show, Mike, Tara & Rob discuss IBM’s new macromolecule which could prevent all viruses in one shot, Lyft’s plan to partner with GM for self-driving car test in the coming year, the recent Hyperloop test, and more. Plus, the Guru takes your questions and offers solutions live.
On this week’s episode of the Computer Guru Show, Rob fills in for Tara who is out sick. Mike and Rob discuss the impending attempt by the US Government to make Tor usage grounds for the FBI to search your computer, as well as an Apple exec’s strange Twitter rant about how we’re all pronouncing […]
On this week’s episode of the Computer Guru Show, Mike, Rob and Tara discuss Intel’s withdrawal from the tablet and phone market by cutting the Atom processor, Google’s plan to patent a device which will be injected into the eyeball, a weasel which shut down the Large Hadron Collider, and more!
On this week’s episode, Mike and Tara talk about a Chinese gamer who died while unplugging a cell phone charger in an internet cafe, a bank in Bangladesh which was robbed of $56 million by hackers who bypassed the bank’s $10 router, Vizio Smart TVs which may be watching you, and more!
On this week’s episode, Mike and Rob discuss a new type of “hoverboard” which can go 90+ mph and up to 10,000 feet in the air, a browser which lets you replace ads with ones you get paid to see or block them entirely, and the idea that the precedents we’re seeing set in the […]
On this week’s episode of the Computer Guru Show, Mike, Rob and Tara talk Tesla, SpaceX, Elon Musk in general, and also discuss the dangers of flash drives you find laying on the ground (hint: hackers gonna hack).
This week on the Computer Guru Show, Mike and Tara talk about a new law California is considering which would make ISPs like Comcast include an option for subscribers to cancel via their website, the FBI’s recent success in breaking into the iPhone, parental controls for Android phones and tablets, and much more.
This week Mike, Rob and Tara talk about the raging encryption war between the US government and Apple. Should the government be allowed backdoor access into our devices, or is personal privacy more important? Per Mike’s request, John Cena prank call:
TechJunction 2016 Tucson recap, the impending automation of your job, are your devices listening you? Plus your questions and more!
This week we’re excited to announce the launch of the Hacksmith‘s new website! For those not familiar, here is the Hacksmith in his own words: I’m a 26 year old mechanical engineer, quit my job a few months ago to pursue Hacksmith Industries full-time. This is our company vision: Hacksmith Industries is comprised of a small […]
This week on the Computer Guru Show, Mike and Tara talk about Google Fiber’s new plan to tap into existing fiber lines (and allow competition), more hospitals (this time in Germany) getting attacked with ransomware, and a Nigerian Astronaut who has been in space for 14 years and needs your money to get home (just […]
Mike and Rob talk about the repercussions of hospitals not being HIPPA compliant in a tech-driven world, Popcorn Time’s latest comeback, Kanye West’s latest insanity, and much more on this week’s episode of the Computer Guru show. (also, as of the time of this posting, Popcorn Time is still up!)
The battle against encryption is starting to get ridiculous, and it’s time to take a stand. You’re either for strong encryption, or you’re wrong. This week, Mike explores that idea as well as answers your questions and talks tech news with Tara.
Mike, Rob, and Tara talk about all sorts of cool stuff (and even some interesting things) on this week’s episode. Google’s trying to get legislation passed that will allow self-driving cars to operate without a steering wheel or pedals (which is awesome), the new Tesla which will only cost $35,000, and much more. As usual, […]
Mike and Rob discuss how Google is planning on hooking up free Fiber internet for thousands of housing projects around the country, the insane statistics of how much time is wasted on Facebook each year, Rob’s (well-founded) opinion that Elon Musk is the last true dreamer, and much more!
Mike and Tara talk Newegg’s recent ownage of an annoying patent troll, the stupidity of how internet speeds are classified in the US, Google Fiber, and more. Mike also takes your calls and answers your questions!
Mike, Howard, and Tara talk about the latest in tech news, as well as why your passwords shouldn’t be “123456” (or any sequential string of characters, for that matter). They also take your calls and answer your tech questions live on air!
Mike, Tara, and Rob discuss what Netflix new announcement regarding VPNs means (and why it’s terrible), as well as a recent announcement regarding a 10TB helium-filled hard drive, and more. Mike also takes your technology questions and solves your problems.
Forbes asks users to disable their adblocker, gives them malware via ads + your calls & more!
This week, Mike takes lots of calls from listeners with interesting issues, and also discusses tech news with Rob and Tara. Some of the issues discussed on this show include Apple’s new iOS 9 update, which is drastically slowing down iPhone 4 models; the importance of owning your own modem, and much more!
During the holidays this year, many of us were fortunate enough to receive new computers and laptops. However, many of us are at a loss for how to get started with them. This week,the Guru takes some time to answer our questions about our new hardware, and help us with any problems we’re experiencing.
Mike and Tara talk Drone registration, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (no spoilers, don’t worry!), and much more.
This week Rob joins Mike in the studio to discuss a range of not-so-sci-fi topics, including Artificial Intelligence; Quantum Computers; and Encryption. Mike also takes your calls and helps solve your problems live.
Mike and Rob discuss Anonymous’s fight against ISIS, the brand-new $5 Raspberry Pi Zero, the Guru Holiday Giveaway, and more!
Mike has a lot to tell you this week in regards to why your passwords aren’t as strong as you think they are. Plus he answers your tech questions and discusses even more tech news with Tara!
Rob stopped by the show this week to talk about Guru Express Websites with Mike and Tara, as well as discuss self-driving cars, and crack wise while Mike answered your tech questions.
We got a few facts skewed last time on the Computer Guru show when we were talking about the HyperLoop. Oops! Mike corrects those, talks about Tesla and Windows 10, takes your questions, and more.
This week, Rob drops by the show to talk about tech news as well as to discuss why you need a new website. Mike and Tara also discuss the latest in the tech world, including the HyperLoop (which is finally getting a test track), and people misusing Tesla’s AutoPilot and causing accidents.
Mike and Tara discuss all manner of tech news, including the new self-driving Tesla update, cities of the future which could employ drone armies to repair themselves automatically, and a potential law the US is considering which would require you to register your drone. The Guru also takes your tech questions and concerns!
OMG like, did you hear that Facebook is gonna like, start charging for your privacy and stuff? That would be sooooooooo non-fetch. Well, good thing it’s a hoax. Also, Google somehow managed to let some random dude buy Google.com for about 10 whole minutes. Oh, and the Guru answers your tech questions. All this and […]
Mike talks IPV6, cars that turn into planes, a camera that stops you from taking certain photos, and more!
Mike and Tara discuss the possibility that our universe has divided in two, as evidenced by the spelling of “Berenstain Bears”, plus much more in tech news.
This week, Mike tries to control his temper in light of Comcast imposing some ridiculous data caps on their customers. He also discusses Google Fiber (and why Tucson is terrible for turning it down), as well as answers your questions live. Want to find out if you’re being affected by Comcast’s nonsense? Click the link […]
This week we’re not only celebrating the arrival of Guru Show season 8, but also the grand opening of our new East Tucson location. We had a great time answering your questions live from our new location, as well as meeting those of you who came down.
This week we celebrate not only the end of season 7 of the Computer Guru Show, but also the official opening of the new Computer Guru location in Tucson. Mike, Tara and Cat do the show on-location at our new East Side location, while discussing tech news and taking questions live from those of you […]
This week, Mike, Cat and Tara talk about everything from the largest drive ever made (Samsung’s 16TB SSD), news about a CIA leak, Windows 10 Parental Control features and limitations, and more. They also take your calls and answer your questions. GuruShow post on Parental Controls Guide to setting up Parental Controls in Windows 10
This week Mike and Tara discuss the latest tech news, which includes Verizon deciding to ditch contracts, the death of the hitchhiking robot, and more.
That’s right, folks! Windows 10 is officially a thing. You can totally get it for free, too, if you’ve already purchased Windows 7. But should you? Listen to this episode of the Computer Guru Radio Show to find out.
Attack of the callers! Mike and Tara are happy to answer the tech questions of just about everyone in Tucson on this episode of the Computer Guru show. They also talk about Windows 10, drone deliveries, and much more.
Sorry it took so long to get the podcast up this time guys and gals, Rob was moving over the weekend and didn’t have access to the interwebs to make it happen. He’s back in action now though, and here’s the latest episode of the Computer Guru show!
Mike, Cat and Tara discuss the latest in Tech news, including a hack in the baseball world, a new Lenovo Windows 8 computer stick, the state of sharing photos online, and much more!
This week Tara is calling in from LA, where she’s attending the E3 gaming conference. She’s got the skinny on all the newest games and gaming news, and Mike and Cat have some awesome tech stories to share. Segment 1 LastPass was hacked – this is a big deal if you use it. Change your […]
Segment 1 OPM Hacking Investigation continues – All federal employees, past and present, are at risk of their information being stolen. Call – Dave’s sister’s Windows 7 Dell Laptop won’t connect to the interwebs. Wat do? Segment 2 Call – Tom is having printer trouble 🙁 DARPA robotics challenge winners! Also, lots of robot fails: Segment 3 […]
Mike, Tara, and Cat talk about robots, virtual assistants, Windows 10, solar bike baths, self driving cars, and much more! Segment 1 DARPA Robotics Challenge 2015 – This year, the robots are competing to act as rescue bots. Mike wants the robots to move faster. Well Mike, competitions like this are how robots will start to […]
Many discussions of much news were afoot at the Computer Guru show today. Mike, Tara, Cat, and Ron weigh in on lots of interesting tech-related news. Segment 1 1700 new words added to the dictionary, mainly focused on internet and technology. Silk Road founder sentenced to life in prison Segment 2 Google announces Android M […]
Mike’s back in action, joined by Cat and Tara. Together, they discuss the technology of Big Hero 6, how much we all dislike Comcast, and much more. Segment 1 -The technology of Big Hero 6 and how most of it is already real -Call: Popups on websites, AdBlock+ Segment 2 -Call: Tom’s desktop won’t connect […]
Tara is back, but Mike is out of town! Howard and Cat help Tara hold down the fort. They discuss Smart Jewelry, a new word to describe poor customer service, viruses in GTA V for PC, and much more. Check it out! Segment 1 Comcassed: Rob’s adventures with terrible customer service led him to invent […]
This week we were missing Tara, who took the week off to spend some time with her husband. Mike and Cat hold down the fort, discussing everything from smart watches to suicide robots and the nonsense of the EM drive (at least according to Rob). Segment 1 Smart watches: Apple VS Android Call: How can I […]
(Picture courtesy xSheldon on iFunny.co (http://ifunny.co/fun/LJ7tXAUw) Today things were pretty much back to normal as Mike regained control of the helm after missing last week’s show. Click the links below for more information on what we talked about during the show, and listen to the podcast at the end of the post. If you’d like […]
Today we were Mike-less, so we brought in Tara, Howard, Rob, and Cat to talk about some awesome news items and take your calls! Click on the links below to check out what we were talking about on the show, and comment below with your thoughts! Also, we’ve provided a list of the 5 best […]
We had some technical difficulties with the site today, so you may not have been able to livestream the show earlier today while it was being broadcast. But, fear not! We have resolved those issues, and you can now listen to the podcast. Today we talked about the government wasting money, all-female dev conferences, and […]
On today’s show we discussed batteries, apps, viruses, and took YOUR calls to answer some questions! Hopefully, you don’t become bored and distracted during the computery parts, and turn to some cat videos… oh wait… If YOU would like to become a sponsor of the show, head on over to Patreon to become a sponsor! […]
Happy Easter weekend! Today we discussed Windows XP vs Windows 8, Revenge Porn, Acorns, and more. PLUS Cat finally speaks! Click the links below to find out more information on what we talked about, and play the podcast below! If you’d like to sponsor our show like Desert Commercial Cleaning, LLC and Perfection Auto Works, […]
Today we discussed what we might be able to learn from the terrible Germanwings crash. Mike has some ideas for added security, and our audience called in with their opinions as well. Some options are an override by Air Traffic Control to gain access of the plane, and secondary authentication codes for access to the […]
It’s that time of year again! Time for our annual antivirus episode where we cover every thing from the software we love/hate, to figuring out which websites put you at risk. Hint: if you have teenagers, they are probably visiting these sites! Listen in to find out how to protect your machine. If you’d like […]
Are you paying too much for internet? We think it’s possible. This week we discussed some of the problems that you can encounter in the confusing world of wi-fi, and how internet service providers might be selling you more broadband than you might need. If you’re experiencing slow speeds on the web, this is one […]
After the seriousness of the content we talked about last week, we decided to have a laid back show this week. We were all over the map with content ranging from cell phones to Java, and of course we took a few calls from listeners. If you’d like to keep the show going, head on […]
This week, there was a dress. Before that, Net Neutrality measures were approved by the FCC. This makes some people nervous, because they’re not exactly sure how Net Neutrality works, thanks to the disinformation being spread. Mike breaks down why this is a bipartisan issue, and explains why Net Neutrality is a good thing for […]
So what ever happened with Mike’s $1500 Verizon bill? We discuss this as well as Exploding Kittens, failing Kickstarter projects, and Lenovo’s Superfish. If you’d like to be a patron of the show, you can support us for as little as $1 a month! Head on over to Patreon just like Desert Pro Commercial Cleaners, […]
Mike is incensed over a mistake that Verizon has made. We also talk about how technology hates you, and has no problem letting you know. Tara goes over a list of her top 10 classic co-op games for Valentine’s Day. Find the links to what we talked about below, and find the podcast at the […]
On this episode, there was a bit about Anonymous’ warnings on the resurrection of The Pirate Bay, and a lot of talk on the possibility of the internet being sourced as a public utility. We had a couple listeners call in to give their take on the situation, as well as plenty of chatter in the Live […]
A mirror that can tell you what’s wrong with you? That’s right. It’s from Panasonic. We discussed this, the Belfie Stick, Net Neutrality, and more on today’s show. Check out the links and videos below, and find the podcast down at the bottom! Want to help out with the show and become a sponsor? Head over […]
This episode, Mike and Tara discuss various projects from Google and Microsoft, as well as some upcoming technologies to include 3D printing your food! (Article link and video below.) Mike also took some of your calls, and answered your questions! To help sponsor the show, head on over to Patreon like Desert Pro Commercial Cleaning did. […]
On this episode, we discuss learning to code for free, what the President has to say about encryption, and the fact that Microsoft’s XBox One actually one an Emmy. Check out the links below to learn more, or to listen to the podcast. If you’d like to take a minute and just sit right there, […]
Today on the Computer Guru Show, not only is Tara back, but so are thousands of classic games! Mike gives more love to Elon Musk, Anonymous steps up for ‘Charlie Hebdo’, people all over the place are getting separation anxiety from their phones, and Microsoft is doing away with Internet Explorer. If you’d like […]
Happy New Year! Mike brings on Clay from the Nerd Junkies to help out on the show, as Tara was out for the week (NOT snowboarding). Mike and Clay review 2014 and the great strides that technology has taken this year, not just in physical form, but also with secrecy, privacy, and net neutrality. […]
Lots to talk about today as the year winds down to a close. The majority of our last show of 2014 was spent on discussing hacking, lulz, and Sony. There have been the issues with ‘The Interview’ and all of the leaked information, but now Sony also has the added headache of PSN being down. […]
Sony has been hacked. ‘The Interview’ has been pulled. So has ‘Team America’. But the game ‘Glorious Leader’ lives on… Who’s responsible? North Korea? Or is there someone else… As always, thank you for listening to the show. The Computer Guru Radio Show is for you, the listener, and we love providing that service to […]
Did you go shopping online for Cyber Monday? We chatted about the biggest online retail day of the year, and what kind of deals we found. We also discussed an awesome gift list for geeks, the Hour of Code, and took some of your calls, including one rave review from one of our customers! Here’s […]
Maybe you didn’t want to buy a new computer over the big shopping weekend. If not, Mike discusses a few tips on how to make your current computer faster. If you did buy a new computer, we can provide you with options for recycling your old computer, as well as help protect your new computer […]
Apparently, the DoJ is still trying to get Apple to let them decrypt iPhones, because “a child will die” due to the police being unable to gain access. We also answered your phone calls, looked up “Axpergle”, and talked about some of the top video games for this holiday season. Click the links below to […]
We’re getting into gadgets! First and foremost, we talk about FreedomPop, which is something that we’ve mentioned over the past two weeks. We were able to get in touch with them, and had an awesome Q&A session with Samantha. Not only did she answer our questions, and explain what FreedomPop isall about, she also got […]
We had a lot to discuss today, including going back to two topics we discussed last week. What has Google done about the laws brought against it? What exactly is FreedomPop? Also, the re-emergence of Popcorn Time, and the first new IP from Blizzard in 17 years! Listen to the podcast below, and check out […]
In this episode, we talked a bit about Nike and Apple deepening their relationship, Microsoft’s awesome wearable tech, and DSL bumping up their service. We also discovered that Spain knows nothing about how Google works, and Manuel Noriega’s lawsuit was dismissed by the judge. If you’re interested in our GPS (Guru Protection Services) available through […]
There are a lot of views and perspectives on #Gamergate. Some support it due to issues in ethics within the gaming industry. Others oppose it, saying it’s a way for supporters to harass women. Either way you look at it, there’s really no clear understanding of the basis and endgame of #Gamergate, except that it has […]
Today we talked about Clean Energy from Lockheed Martin, Tor Routers being pulled from Kickstarter (even after being funded), a Tetris movie, and a bit about flying. We’re also still learning that we need to Encrypt EVERYTHING after Aaron’s pulls a big no-no with spyware. Additionally, if you like the show and would like to […]
We’re tired of all the doom and gloom in the news, so we tried to bring some happiness and humor into the studio today. Links to all the stories are below, following a TED talk by Glenn Greewald on, “Why Privacy Matters”. Want to help keep our show going? As you may know, the show […]
We spoke about a plethora of topics today, including Tiny Death Star and Disney, Celebrities and Google, home security issues with Comcast, and even a terrible Windows 7 joke. Click the links below to find out more about the stories we brought up, comment below if you have two cents to throw in on […]
They say no news is good news, so of course we’re seeing tons of news coming out right now (most of which is depressing). We tried to start out with a little good news about the appointment of the new CTO, but the harder we try to get positive, the more the headlines bring us […]
Canada is usually known for being a pretty polite nation, so what has Netflix done to ruffle their feathers so much? Can it really all boil down to greed? Canada is asking Netflix for private data on its consumers. Most people seem to agree with Netflix in saying, “no”. Mike also answers the question: What’s […]
Mike flew solo this week as he made his way through topics of privacy, entertainment on the go, and firing back at phishing schemes. He also mentioned the NoPhone, which is (indubitably) not a phone. Seriously. It’s not. HBO Go considering standalone payment Roku or Chromecast Turning the tables on “Microsoft” phishing schemes System Update […]
That’s right. We discussed the #Fappening and the nude photos of all the celebrities that came out this past week. You can’t have a security breach that HUGE and expect us not to talk about it. So what side of the debate do you fall on? Does blame lie more on the celebrities or the […]
So today we started the show off talking about tablets, in a way picking up off of the conversation we had at the end of last week. We also discussed Microsoft and their decision to go against court orders, mandatory kill-switch in California, and social networks such as Pinterest! PC Sales Up / Tablets Down Microsoft […]
We are now into Season 7 of the Computer Guru Radio Show! We started things off by hosting a Guru Unleashed at Arizona Computer Guru! Though we had a little technical trouble to begin with, we got past it quickly and got to the things that matter. Whether or not you think they’re useful, here’s […]
We had so much to talk about today, that we just couldn’t fit it all in! Most of what we had to talk about revolved around encryption, and the fact that everyone should be using it. There are too many ways to hack into an unencrypted system, so if you want your information to be […]
It was a busy show, as we discussed topics that varied from the upcoming Windows 9, to the insecurity of USB, to the arrest of a 20 year old who created a proxy. We didn’t get to some topics, as we just didn’t have enough time to touch on them all, but we can link […]
That’s it. The world is falling apart. People are calling 911 when Facebook goes down for a half an hour, you can take a picture of a key and get a physical copy printed at a kiosk, and the CIA and Senate are having a lover’s spat. On the plus side, “Idiocracy” is alive and […]
We opened up the show with congratulations for “Weird” Al Yankovic for FINALLY hitting #1 on Billboard Top 200 for his album “Mandatory Fun”. We also talked about eSports and the number of sponsors that are coming out to support them. Additionally, Russia has put a bounty up on Tor, Verizon has started throttling the […]
This episode we went on remote to present Guru Unleashed at the Arizona Computer Guru Shop. We had Chris from Unscrewed Theater on to talk about their group, “Not Burn Out, Just Unscrewed”, and Mike’s upcoming appearance with them on the 26th of July. It was a great experience, and fun was had by all. […]
Today we had Mike from Unscrewed Theater on the show to promote their awesome antics, and the fact that The Guru will be joining them on July 26th as a special guest. We had a full house with four people on the show at once! We talked about the resurgence of the Zeus virus, how to […]
We went through a lot of topics today, discussing everything from Solid State Hard Drives to Lindsay Lohan. In fact, we had so many different topics that we touched on yesterday, we didn’t even really talk about all of them in detail. So, below you’ll find all of the links to everything you want to […]
Today we had a great conversation with Itamar Jobani of Ownphones, 3D printed earbuds that are personalized to fit into YOUR ears. Check out their information below, and help them out with their Kickstarter campaign. As a special “Thank You”, the first 1000 people that help fund Ownphones will be able to purchase their own […]
We would like to remind you that this show is all about YOU. We don’t just talk about technology, we talk about YOUR technology. So, for our 20th episode, we took your calls and talked about what YOU wanted to talk about, which included: Solar Roadways Security Cameras Email Archiving in Outlook and other random topics! […]
So, we’re back from E3! We talk about some of the things we saw there, and what we may or may not be excited about. ALSO, Tesla has opened up their technologies to the masses. Is this wise? What does this mean with patent law? We discuss this and more! Listen below.
A multitude of subjects covered this week: Car Hacking Safari plays DuckDuckGo Backup your Android with Lookout Need a link to something we covered? Send us a message!
We discussed the case of Edward Snowden today, and whether or not he’s a “whistleblower” or a “traitor”. We also mentioned a documentary, “Frontline”, which asks the question whether or not we’re “safer” after the events of 9/11. Another thing that has hit the news is TrueCrypt asking its users to go elsewhere because, “WARNING: […]
Such energy. Much random. Wow. Today we talked with Clay from Nerd Junkies about our trip to E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) 2014, coming up in just a couple of weeks. (Links to all E3 items discussed, as well as the Nerd Junkies info, will be posted below.) We also spoke about Ebay getting hacked, the importance […]
Special Edition Podcast – Liberty Watch from 5/11/2014 I sat down with Charles Heller on Liberty Watch to discuss #Netneutrality This was the result.
We all know that Spring Cleaning usually entails cleaning out your closet and garage, but you also need to focus on your computer. If you don’t want to lose all your information to a killer monsoon lightning strike, then you need to take some precautions. We talk about this, Russia’s threat against GPS systems, random […]
On today’s show, we discuss a plethora of topics, including a heated discussion on Net Neutrality, turning your car into a hybrid, printing out makeup, and how we can help you with your computer REMOTELY. Links are below: Malwarebytes AntiExploit Hybrid Conversions Facebook Pokes (RIP) MINK Makeup Printer and Net Neutrality
We get just a bit more in-depth into the issue with Net Neutrality, specifically peering, to clarify a few things that were said last week. If you’d like to let your thoughts be known to the FCC (which, you should) then you need to go to this website for information. It doesn’t matter if you’re […]
Just as we are beginning to see the power that free resources produce, changes in the architecture of the Internet–both legal and technical–are sapping the Internet of this power. Fueled by bias in favor of control, pushed by those whose financial interest favor control, our social and political institutions are ratifying changes in the Internet […]
On this episode, we talked about whether we were more optimistic or fearful of today’s technology. This was all spurred by a recent study by the Pew Research Center, which broke down what people think about technology such as wearable tech, teleportation, and driverless vehicles. While some numbers are optimistic, there is still a healthy […]
Today we talked about the Heartbleed Bug (and a list of passwords you should change [from Mashable, by the way]), the sale of Google Glass for one day, the IRS not sticking to a deadline, and 3D Printing for the masses brought to you by … Staples? We also have a little debate about those darned commercials. […]
New time, new board-op, new experiences. This week we bring you several stories on how tracking data is and isn’t used, and how Google is shaking things up with everything they do.
Listen in as we discuss the pros and cons of Facebook spending billions of dollars on acquiring new projects, including the Oculus Rift. We also talk with Chuck Clayton about the ICAN Tango II Charity Event (details below), and help out a few callers with their technology issues. AND – WE ARE MOVING! That’s right, […]
We had a lot of fun discussing the Game Developer’s Conference that finished up last week, the prospect of a Russian Space Hotel, and the end of support for Windows XP. PLUS, what you type can now be deciphered by sound…YIKES! Didn’t get to listen in live? Catch up by playing the podcast. Regarding the […]
For the first part of this podcast, we speak with Mark from Kihon Games about their new endeavor, “Conquest of Champions”. We also speak with Adam from Malwarebytes about what’s next for the anti-malware company, and how you should be protecting your computer.
Mike and Tara go over how not to be a jerk with Technology, Apple’s SSL problems, Your calls, and more! Visit the Aftershow Post for links and more details, including things we promised to update you on after the show!
In this episode we talk about the ripple effects of Windows 8 and how certain vendors are responding to the new operating system. We also touch on how UFC Pay Per View is bullying sites to give up userlists. As always, your phone calls, and various other topics. Sl!cklogin : http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/16/google-acquires-slicklogin-sound-passwords/ Nike Laces : http://solecollector.com/news/tinker-hatfield-confirms-nike-mag-will-release-with-power-laces-20151/ Google Fiber […]
I’m aware that we cannot hear Harry in the podcasts. I’ll see if we can get that fixed next week. The first episode on KVOI. Thanks for your support, everyone. Topics : Welcome to KVOI Net Neutrality Netflix vs. Verizon Legislating a Business Model