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Doug isn't a fan of Microsoft's plan this year

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 36:54


Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart Topics include: Printer maintenance and purchase The importance of investing in quality paper and ink cartridges What should users of Windows 10 do in preparation for October (when support services stop) Debunking Windows 11 rumors Utilizing chromebooks

You don't need to backup everything

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 35:48


Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart. Today's Topics: Backup services The competitive AI market What happens with Windows 10 this fall Uninstalling programs Can you skip updates? XP pens for tablets Virus protection for androids When to replace a battery in an iPhone

Give your old machine new life with Linux!

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 27:43


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart have returned with the amazing weather for another edition of Tech Talk! Topics: How much trouble it is to change computer batteries on your own The necessity of using your laptop on battery power Innovation of the iphone 16 Troubleshooting printer problems with a hardwire connection Itunes disappearing from Windows tool tray Bringing the old computer you found in your attic back to life Windows scaling back their free security services

NL West Making Waves Early

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 14:14


The National League West has come to play in the first few weeks of the MLB season. USA Today writer and Audacy Insider Bob Nightengale breaks down why the division has been dominant so far. Plus, updates on a couple of poor-performing squads and if there's any progress on a salary cap.

Headlines from the Diamond on the Holiday

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 18:48


Bob Nightengale takes us through some of the big stories during this first month of the MLB season. Then, Steve gets you ready for the Twins' Saturday night tussle in Atlanta.

Wolves Look to Howl Against a Minneapolis Original

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 9:12


The Timberwolves open up their series against the Lakers on Saturday night. What can they do to vanquish the Purple & Gold's chances at a deep playoff run? Fanduel Sports analyst Kevin Lynch gives his thoughts.

Wild Look to Return to Early-Season Form

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 13:42


The Wild are in Las Vegas for their opening-round playoff series. How can they challenge a Golden Knights team that swept them in the regular season? Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers shares his thoughts.

Still A Bit Chilly on State Lakes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 7:18


It's been a slow warmup across the state. How's that affecting fishing and other water sports? Steve Carney lets us know that, as well as the best ways to prep for the open water fishing season.

Getting Out on the Water and Playoff Teams Aplenty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 36:17


During the hour, Steve Carney tells us how this slow warming trend is affecting a day on the water. Then, Jess Myers and Kevin Lynch preview 1st-round playoff series for the Wild and Wolves (respectively).

Anxiety Grows Over AI Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 35:20


With the Twins playing at night this Saturday, Doug Swinhart is back with Steve Thomson to tackle topics in the tech world. This week, they cover anxiety that's building over the expansion of AI usage, concerns with upcoming Windows O.S. updates, migrating programs into Office 365, and more.

Is the upgrade to Windows 11 necessary?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 35:27


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back in the shop for another edition of Tech Talk! They kick things off with a discussion about scam avoidance and the difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11 for certain programs. Topics include: Security necessities for machines running Windows 11 PrivaZer restore point trouble The importance of investing in hard drives (new ones are pretty price friendly for what you get) When to start transitioning to a Linux operating system Steve and Doug aren't using AI helpers in their everyday programs… do the benefits outweigh the cost?

The less personal the better

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 34:33


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of Tech Talk. They kick the conversation off with the scammer texts that all of us seem to be bombarded with. If you get a text from someone asking for you to provide any of your super secret numbers (social, banking, etc.)... SIMPLY DO NOT! PLUS: What to do if you do get on a spam list The lack of consequences for a corporation when they get hacked and user information gets compromised. How crucial is it for you to opt into iPhone updates? Amazon's Photo Service

Another chapter in humanity's battle with a printer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 30:22


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for Tech Talk! They kick things off with discussions on extending the life of your machines once the original operating system stops updating and printer maintenance. PLUS Calls/texts on issues with a new iPhone, changes to Microsoft Outlook, printers that won't connect to the the WiFi and wiping all your information from machines you're getting rid of.

Those VPNs aren't what they used to be

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 39:25


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for Tech Talk. Steve opens the show with his feelings on what seems to be a losing battle in maintaining privacy online. Doug agrees and gives his thoughts on where we are most vulnerable and what to do about it. Lindsey asks about the quantum computing chips that some of the tech giants have announced in recent weeks. Plus, Steve and Doug's thoughts on Avast security and other programs to defend your laptop, call/texts on upgrading Windows 11 and getting the truth on a common Mac myth.

Tread Lightly with the IT Department

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 37:00


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart back for Tech Talk. They open the show discussing the importance of keeping separation of personal and work information on your machines. A listener asks about AI and printers and it spurs a conversation about artificial intelligence and what can be sacrificed with its unchecked application. Steve is mostly confused about Microsoft 360's overcomplications… it's so bad that Doug wonders if they're actually selling support rather than the product. Doug gives his thoughts on external hard drives and gives recommendations if you're looking to purchase extra storage. When to move on from Windows 10 and what antivirus protection you should use.

How many browsers do you need?!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 36:36


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart open the show with a discussion about the necessity of browser diversity on your machines for the sake of yourself and the market itself. They take calls on internet speeds/providers including TMobile's new 5G network, running Linux on old Mac that's slowing down and how online authenticator apps work.

The threat of Deep Seek

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 35:17


A discussion about the release of Deep Seek leads off this edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart. The market shook but will American Big Tech? Doug is a little concerned. Callers/texts about pesky printer set up without WiFi, ugly Windows designs, finding your way back from the blue screen of death and apprehensions in updating a device.

Sharing isn't always caring

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 35:46


Steve and Doug are back and flooded with listener interaction! Topics: Accidental contact merge on Family Sharing on Apple Pitfalls of mixing email accounts Listener questions and texts Photo management & what to do with all the Tik Toks you downloaded

The future of internet service is competitive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 35:16


Tech Talk Topics include: VPN marketing… is it worth all the work for you to have it? Wireless provider standards Potential tariff impact on the cost computer equipment Importance of cloud backup Icloud scams The internet ego olympics Installing a SSD Organizing photos digitally

Consider the cosumables

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 35:37


Steve and Doug start the program with a reminder to GROUND OUT. Discussion topics: Pumping the breaks on AI A call on recovering data and photos from an old phone Restoring from the cloud Wiping things from google Printer consumables PC Cleaners

For the love of Tech Talk BE GENTLE

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 34:00


Steve and Doug are back for more Tech Talk They kick off the show with a discussion about the ethical use of AI and the challenge it presents to sorting out what's real and what's not. Doug gets into how to best clean out your hard drive and gain speed (with PrivaZer) Steve also praises the value in purchasing factory refurbs instead of new machines Quick Hits with Doug Windows 11 Pro Rescue Discs

Beware of attachments but don't be scared!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 35:07


Today's Topics: Does a macbook need virus protection? Steve and Doug take calls on security concerns about iPads and security camera systems. Doug calls for longer usage of computer machines, you can use them longer than you think. Steve and Doug talk about last minute tech gifts… get a gift card don't guess!

Tech and Static don't mix

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 37:52


Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart Static season is here... don't forget to ground out! Also, how not to get scammed by those Phishing schemes and what to do with your old machine that runs on Windows 7.

The fix is easy, finding what to fix is diffiicult

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 39:29


Steve and Doug are back to get techy. Topics include network collisions, reboots, Chromebook versatility ft. caller George and external hard drives.

Privacy vs Security & avoiding those spoofs

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 39:03


Steve and Doug get into the privacy vs security debate, spoofing that leads to invasion and buying a new laptop this holiday season for caller Jerry!

Keeping your tech locked down, tight and secure!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 38:47


Today on the show we discussed how tightening and troubleshooting goes a long way in helping your tech operate properly, the importance of keeping your information secure and away from the dark web, and keeping your tech tested and powered throughout the home! We talk all things tech and take your questions and concerns for your tech that you may have for Doug Swinhart on Tech Talk!

VPN's, streaming software including Netflix Friday fiasco and password protection!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 29:37


In today's episode we talked about the Netflix buffering issue millions of people experienced Friday night during the Paul-Tyson fight, as well as VPNs and password protection and overall software security - that and much more as Doug Swinhart is here to answer your technical questions on Tech Talk!

Battery Backups, Power Supply, and Windows 11!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 38:08


For Tech Talk today, we chatted about the importance of battery back ups, power supplies, some Windows 11 troubleshooting, browser questions and more as Doug Swinhart answers any and all questions regarding your technology and devices on Tech Talk!

Printers, printer recommendations and the Mac mini

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 36:34


Today we tackled questions regarding what to do with your hard drive, Mac Mini upselling, email troubleshooting in Windows 11, configuring your default security in Chrome, a printer power surge and home printer recommendations - that and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any and all questions you may have regarding your tech and devices on Tech Talk!

Identification Verification and Ransomware Awareness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 37:41


For today's show we started with verification and protection from ransomware attacks and emphasizing the importance of securing your devices and information! Also we dive into more security troubleshooting issues, ‘Pie' as an ad blocker and how it compares to other ad blockers - that and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any and all tech questions you may have on Tech Talk!

Digging Into Your Tech Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 40:01


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to take your questions on those tech issues. During this episode, topics that are discussed include Intel's continuing issues, Starlink's influence on internet access, the type of antenna you should get for local channels on your TV, and clearing out the data from your address book.

Keeping your files safe, PrivaZer and much more!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 38:00


Today we covered a lot more on the pros to PrivaZer, Windows troubleshooting, document filing and much more! If you have any tech questions - Doug Swinhart has you covered on Tech Talk

Double the authentication, Windows app and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 39:05


In today's episode we chatted about the Windows app, double authentication, using multiple browsers, Google Chrome password troubleshooting - that and much more on Tech Talk with Doug Swinhart! We have all of your tech questions covered throughout the show!

Puzzling tech questions and expanding the growth of fiber!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 34:50


Among the topics covered today we did a deep dive into the growing popularity of fiber among internet users in 2024 and the efficiency that comes with it. Also a startling issue with Zoom for one user, HP laptop troubleshooting, Gmail randomly emptying out and more! All of your tech questions answered by Doug Swinhart on Tech Talk!

More Troubles Popping Up for Intel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 36:26


After a week off, Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back to answer those nagging tech questions.  Among this episode's topics, they cover the ongoing issues for Intel, handling duplicate copies of music files, finding a fast Internet provider, and more.

Some Turmoil for a Couple of Tech Giants

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 33:56


Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart join forces to answer your calls and texts on those nagging computer issues.  This week, they focus on problems for Adobe and Kaspersky, the advantages of upgrading the hardware on your device, making the best of your email, and more.

Emphasizing the importance of internet security!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 35:25


We start the show with Doug sharing some new additions to Proton, VPN discussion, and the importance of double authentication. Recaptcha, Google monopoly and more! Plus we take any and all of your tech questions that you may have on this edition of Tech Talk!

Intel chip troubles, OneDrive, Linux Mint and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 35:38


Today we began the show talking a little bit about the chip issues Intel is facing that has made waves, cleaning your computer drive, alternatives to your router and much more! Doug Swinhart is here to answer any and all questions regarding your tech on Tech Talk! 

Delta Airlines ripple effect, pricing of a Linux install, Windows troubleshooting and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 33:23


Many businesses are still reeling from the CrowdStrike attack last Friday, mostably Delta Airlines - we discuss that, its Microsoft operating system could be an issue as well. We also dive into Linux and Windows troubleshooting, VPN's for television and entertainment, wiping your computer clean and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any tech questions and troubleshooting on today's Tech Talk!

CrowdStrike chaos, personal information emails and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 33:49


It was a crazy and chaotic Friday around the world and the world is not recovering quite yet - still flight delays, bank systems down and more - we break down what went wrong. Also, other topics we dive into are the personal information emails you may get - how do you know if its legit. Also, Spam folders, Proton VPN troubleshooting and more as Doug Swinhart answers your tech questions on Tech Talk!

Advancements of A.I., the latest on AT&T breach and more on Tech Talk!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 32:52


News has made the rounds in the last 24 hours as AT&T faced a system breach where millions had their calls and texts and information retrieved. We also talked about some recent A.I. stories, Proton VPN troubleshooting, Paypal/payment scams and much more as Doug Swinhart takes your questions and concerns about your tech!   

Keeping your passwords in check and secure!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 33:39


Another edition of Tech Talk, today we dove into password efficiency and how to keep a constant record of your passwords to increase security. Also, we talked about Dark Web, Brave browser tips, internet service provider options, Starlink new tech, Linux, saving to your desktop and more! Doug Swinhart answers any tech or device questions you may have. 

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