Computer Talk Radio

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

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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - Win11, return to office, Doordash, John Deere, Amazon, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Metaverse musing - Mary asks about Benjamin's thoughts of the metaverse - 22:00 - Venturing into smart home - Keith M Sedor dives deeper into home automated thermostat - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about statistics and dentists thoughts on tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - Zelle scam - Benjamin warns of the Zelle scam that could hit your bank - 44:00 - Keske and hyperloops - Benjamin and Steve explore the promise of the hyperloop - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - DSLR, NAS - Fred asks if DSLR is dead, John wants to know about NAS - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tablets vs PCs - Bill asks advantages of tablet over PC, Thomas about questions - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 187 - Benjamin talks about concerns when one is a consultant - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - death of privacy - James asks if privacy has finally keeled over and died on us

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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 - Nerdy news from nerd world - Electric cars, cyberattacks, HBO, backups, Robinhood, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - WFA, spills - Tammy asks about work from anywhere, Tara about spills - 22:00 - Scammy sounding software - Keith covers a software that offers far too much to be true - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty presents a Klein Tools hook and loop tape dispenser - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Shipper scam - Benjamin warns of the Fake Shipper Scam and how to avoid - 44:00 - Keske on prosthetics - Steve returns to a discussion from the past… artificial limbs - 56:00 - Privacy really does matter (1) - Benjamin lays out case that privacy matters more than you think - 1:07:00 - Privacy really does matter (2) - Benjamin continues to cover privacy impacts on our lives - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 185 - Benjamin talks about Work vs Home computer (Part 1) - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - SD cards future - Timothy asks Benjamin if SD cards will be gone in short term

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

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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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - Tesla, Gates, Amazon, Ratings, privacy, Ring, and more - 11:00 - Voter manipulation has changed - Benjamin tells of tricks by social media giants to change minds - 22:00 - Making more space on iPhone - Keith tells how to clear space for your iPhone needs - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares his concerns of automations around our lives - 39:00 - Scam Series - Free USB scam - Benjamin warns about Free USB Sticks, especially found ones - 44:00 - Keske on Electric Cars - Steve Keske provides his own input into the electric car world - 56:00 - Medical concerns because of tech - Benjamin details out your medical concerns due to tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Connecting mic - Alicia asks about connecting microphone to her computer - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 182 - Benjamin notes WFH messed up some people for going to office - 1:24:00 - Windows new intrusion - Benjamin declares new Windows feature to be unprofessional

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - Prime Day, Grubhub, Netflix, Starlink, BYD cars, and more - 11:00 - Electric vehicles disappoint - Benjamin shares reports of poor electric vehicle performance - 22:00 - Apple's CarPlay is exciting - Keith tells Benjamin he's ready to Beta test Apple CarPlay - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty devliers update on beating COVID via tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - deciphering email - Benjamin reads Walt's email and points out the scam identifiers - 44:00 - Keske and drone shows - Steve Keske talks about the exciting world of drone shows - 56:00 - Presenting like a profressional - Benjamin gives practical advise on giving presentation - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - some slow or fast - Ray asks why some places have slow or fast WIFI vs others - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 181 - Benjamin advises to think of work from home as a lesser option - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - wet tech - Donna asks Benjamin how manufacturers know tech got wet

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - California law, airport signs, Apple CarPlay, GPUs, Samsung - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - social media - Debbie asks about Benjamin's concern of social media overload - 22:00 - Why not handle Apple rumors - Keith and Benjamin talk about the rumor mills and facts overall - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss Independence Day with tech bent - 39:00 - Scam Series - Christmas in July - Benjamin warns of perrenial of Christmas In July scams - 44:00 - Keske and his spin on 4th and tech - Benjamin and Steve talk more about Independence Day - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - password future - Janet asks if we'll ever be rid of passwords and Benjamin says… - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - finish college or - Lisa asks if daughter should take job or finish college… - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 180 - Using care on social media now and during job hunting - 1:24:00 - Independence Day - Benjamin provides reflections of Independence Day

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - Top TikTok, Netflix, layoffs, doomsday, Tesla fire, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Purchase tips - Tony asks about laptop for son going off to college - 22:00 - WWDC 2022 - Keith and Benjamin discuss lasting impressions of the event - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of security, dogs, and keeping things safe - 39:00 - Scam Series - Acct Confirmation - Benjamin tells of Account Confirmation scams and their evils - 44:00 - Keske on scams against seniors - Steve and Benjamin discuss scum scammers preying on elderly - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - laptop vs desktop - Eric asks about debate of laptop versus desktop - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - control, clocking - Carla on remote control, Matthew on overclocking vs warranty - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 179 - Benjamin talks on job concerns during world economic shifts - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - TV options - Jeff and Kathy ask about cutting cord or continuing with cable

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd kind - SpaceX, Japan, insults, Microsoft, cryptocurrency, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Questions of speed - Rachel asks about internet speed, Brian about Windows XP - 22:00 - Making the move to mechanical - Keith and Benjamin talk of mechanical keyboards on Macs - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin disucss Father's Day - 39:00 - Scam Series - Google Adtrap - Benjamin discusses the Google Adtrap scam, and how to avoid - 44:00 - Keske and more learning options - Steve talks about Coursera, an option for learning more tech - 56:00 - Smartphone as a pacifier - Benjamin muses on the idea that the smartphone is a pacifier - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - mics and drives - April asks of microphones, Melvin about backup drives - 1:16:00 - IT Pro Series 178 - Listener Q&A - Cynthia asks about multiple monitor workflow - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Win11 or Mac - Ryan asks Benjamin about next steps in the tech world

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Implementation Plans and more - Benjamin details update in his life through Implementation Plans - 11:00 - Implementation Plans (Part 2) - Benjamin continues on Implementation Plans for everywhere - 22:00 - Password concers - Part 2 - Keith and Benjamin finish two part series on passwords - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about Single Chip Radar and implications - 39:00 - Scam Series - Illegal Action Scam - Benjamin warns about how scammers prey on accusations - 44:00 - Keske has Listener Question - Benjamin and Steve discuss hotspots using smartphones - 56:00 - Protecting your tech on vacation - Benjamin tells how to protect your technology while travelling - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - life before tech - Matthew asks about life before tech, Sharon about leaving - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 177 - Benjamin explores CEO comment on Zoom camera being off - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - big screen monitor - Yvonne asks about Benjamin's 43" monitor and if he's blind

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Opening music - David asks Benjamin of Computer Talk Radio opening music - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - All-In-One issues - Benjamin settles Sonia's concerns about All-In-One computers - 22:00 - Password concerns - Part 1 - Keith and Benjamin discuss passwords in two part series - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss the 512 Audio Limelight - 39:00 - Scam Series - Cloud Access Scam - Benjamin alerts to fake job test that bills you for cloud space - 44:00 - Keske on concerns of free WiFi - Steve and Benjamin discuss the dangers of getting free WiFi - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - old tech disposal - Benjamin answers Tracy on what to do with old technology - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing router - Dorian asks Benjamin about replacing WiFi router - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 176 - Benjamin explores the types of backups one can perform - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - wireless drives - Kathleen asks Benjamin about wireless hard drives

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerdy week - Snap, Broadcom, Vmware, ServiceNow, Apple, Amazon - 11:00 - Is Benjamin dystopian on tech - Toby asks about Benjamin's overall approach to new tech - 22:00 - New Apple FCC filing - Benjamin and Keith share thought process of tech analysis - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin talk about microphone choices - 39:00 - Scam Series - Vacation problems - Benjamin alerts to watch out for people reporting vacay probs - 44:00 - Keske on robots coming soon - Steve covers the various robots that are coming to our lives - 56:00 - Kiosks will kill customer service - Benjamin tells a tale about how self service kiosks fail us - 1:07:00 - Automation needs better PR - Benjamin continues with examaning the automation failures - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 175 - Benjamin tackles more rapid fire complaints about the IT Dept - 1:24:00 - Elon Musk accusation teardown - Benjamin carefully addresses Elon Musk settlement in money

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerdy week - Crypto, government, LAFD, gas, Netflix, Apple, spying, more - 11:00 - Stop the madness now - Benjamin tells about dialing back usage of the smartphone - 22:00 - Apple refurbs and minis - Benjamin and Keith talk refurbs and Mac Mini options - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty delivers on the psychology of leaving lockdowns - 39:00 - Scam Series - Income Scam - Benjamin talks about the General Income scam - 44:00 - Keske on lightbulbs - Steve talks about the impending demise of incandescents - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Tech backpack - David asks about what Benjamin has in his tech backpack - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - NFC tags - Blair asks what NFC tags can do, and Benjamin has ideas - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 174 - Benjamin and downsides and experience of working from home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Nerd IQ - Michelle asks if all nerds have high IQ, and Benjamin distracts

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerdy week - Crypto crashing, Netflix changing, Win11 blunder, new tech - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Macs on a budget - Benjamin covers some things to watch for on buying used mac - 22:00 - Death of the last iPod - Keith and Benjamin cover Apple announcement of iPod doom - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about high-tech foam insullation for homes - 39:00 - Scam Series - IT Alert Scam - Benjamin warns that an IT alert may be a wolf in sheeps clothing - 44:00 - Keske on tech for the blind - Steve talks about global positioning satellites and new changes - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Benjamins past - George asks about the evolution of computing in Benjamin's life - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Kindle delivery - Grace asks about Whispersync, and Benjamin gives details - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 173 - Benjamin talks about Disaster Recovery drills and importance - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - sticky keyboard - Mercy asks Benjamin about how to address a sticky keyboard

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerdy week - Twitter, CDC, John Deere, what3words, streaming, Apple, WFH - 11:00 - Spotting the spam scammers - Benjamin provides some quick tips to spot spam scammers - 22:00 - Why Apple hits or misses - Benjamin asks Keith to explore why Apple has ups and downs - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Mothers Day and tech for everyone's moms - 39:00 - Scam Series - Package wait scam - Benjamin plays audio from a student loan scam out there - 44:00 - Keske on tech for the blind - Steve and Benjamin discuss braille and talking watches - 56:00 - Ghost guns aren't scary - Benjamin talks the non-issue of ghost and 3D printed guns - 1:07:00 - Ghost guns are too complex - Benjamin continues on the controversial topic of firearms - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 172 - Zoom interviews leading to personal revaltions about coworkers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - budget laptops - James asks Benjamin about budget laptops (Chromebook)