Podcasts about computer guy

Matt McBrear and Louie the Computer Guy discuss new updates to Windows 10, upgrading to Windows 11, and discuss AI. Listen to Geekspeak on KDNK.org on the first and third Monday of the month at 4:30pm.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen, where we equip you with essential knowledge and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving world of technology. In today's episode, we focus on a critical area for all small businesses: IT support and cybersecurity.With SMBs increasingly reliant on technology and facing sophisticated cyber threats, a proactive and strategic approach to IT is no longer optional—it's essential for survival and growth.Joining us is Scott Kendall, President of Outhouse IT, a managed IT services provider supporting small businesses across Ontario with flat-fee tech support, cybersecurity, and Microsoft 365 management.Key Highlights:1. Proactive IT vs. Break-Fix: The crucial difference between reactive “computer guy” fixes and proactive managed IT services, and why waiting for problems is costly.2. Cybersecurity as a Business Risk: Why cybersecurity is a core business concern, with real-world breach examples and how smart planning can prevent disaster.3. Hidden Costs of Outdated Technology: How legacy systems and consumer-grade tools silently drain productivity and credibility—and modern solutions SMBs can adopt.4. Outhouse IT's Client-Focused Approach: Scott shares what inspired Outhouse IT and how their tailored approach serves sectors like legal, financial, and professional services.5. Identifying IT Mistakes: Common IT errors SMBs make unknowingly and key signs that your current IT setup may be holding your business back.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd. shares tips for fixing your Wi-Fi, getting ready for the end of Windows 10 (October 14th), and knowing when a VPN helps.  

Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars--keep them out of the heat!   Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the internet connects the world.

What's good everyone!Here's a new episode in "The Future", where I interview people from different occupations and discuss their impact and vision for what we believe the world's future will become.For this episode, I called my friend Eli the Computer Guy. No explanation here, just a guy who loves computers and politics! He has over 1 million subscribers.You'll find out in this episode about our thoughts.If you enjoyed this, please like and subscribe for more content!Here is Eli's YouTube ChannelFollow the socials:InstagramTwitter

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of Windows 10 on October 14th, 5g cell internet for home, how to use a pc, system restore and file history. techsintheburg.com  

Dave the Computer Guy talks about cleaning and maintaining a pc or laptop, tuning up your PC and how technology has changed sports.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about the end of Windows 10 in October--what it means and how to prepare. We also talk about recycling electronics.  techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about protecting your eyes while using a computer, how AI has changed the way we use PC's, and data centers coming to the region.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about avoiding fake websites, passkeys or passwords and passwords and password managers.

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about securing home pc's from guests and securing wifi.  We talk about safe internet shopping during the holidays and Black Friday specials.

Dave the Computer Guy with our annual tech Spooktacular!  Monster vs. Hacker, scary hacker tales, scary movies without CGI and with CGI.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about the technology used to predict the hurricane and technology being used in the aftermath.  techsintheburg.com

Protecting technology while you travel...avoiding scams on your pc,...best paid and free antivirus and how pc speed has increased over the past 20 years--you know it has but you didn't know it has improved this much!  techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about buying a surge protector, Mesh Wifi, what happened with the CrowdStrike cyber outage and post-Affordable Connectivity Program.  techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about keeping tech safe during summertime, surge protectors, vpn and secure passwords.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about using a PC comfortably and efficiently, what is AI and how we use AI in everyday life.  techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the importance of good pc monitors and speakers.  We also talk about hacking and traveling safe with tech this summer.   And signs that your computer has been infected.  techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program. What's next?   We also talk about internet plans, Nas Drives for homes and WiFi 7.

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks with us about cleaning pc's and laptops, securing home pc's and laptops--including antivirus, password managers and vpn.  techsintheburg.com  

Dave the Computer Guy talks about AI and the NFL, troubleshooting the internet and over buying tech.

Dave the Computer Guy looks back at 2023 in the tech world.  We also talk about hacking, AI and 5G.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the cloud and data centers--and how our need for data means data centers are needed.  We talk about hacking, password managers and the need for an antivirus.

I can't believe it myself, but we actually got to the end of this series. In this one, we get a visit from Computer Guy, who leaves much the worse for wear, check in on the Qanon Children's Crusade, and finally consider the example of Lara Logan, a talented journalist who has gone full Q-razy. It's been quite a ride. We'll spend the next couple of months working on new content, and see you in the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave the Computer Guy and our annual Spooktacular on scary things on the Internet.  We talk hacking, Identity Theft, what to do if you're hacked and protecting yourself on the Internet.  techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about how a vpn works and its benefits and pitfalls.  We also talk about Internet cookies, scammers targeting job hunters and the end of Windows 10.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about how the Internet moves from continent to continent, using an old laptop to make a Chromebook and securing a business laptop for travel.

Louie the Computer Guy, Matt McBrayer and special guest Modern Marty discuss Chat GPT and its usefulness in creating a description of Geekspeak, as well as Elon Musk and X.

On this weeks episode of Geekspeak Louie the Computer Guy and Matt McBrayer discuss Elon Musk and X, take a call from a listener about how to remove unwanted malware notifications, and fake internet reviews.

Dave the Computer Guy talks with us about computers and the heat, tuning up your pc, the end of Windows 10 and the difference between resetting and restoring a pc.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg says protect your lap top or phone from the intense heat.  

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the need to have a strong surge protector.  Discussion also about battery backups, keeping laptops safe during travel and safe browsing on vacation.

Joseph: Mainly because he's a bitter old crotchety man, who wants everything to die?Andrew: Yeah. That's the thing, like, I mean, I think that's something that I actively avoid as, like, a tech professional. I don't want to be jaded. I don't want to think everything's on fire and hate everything.Alan: I don't need any help with that.Andrew: Yeah, exactly. I have my own demons.Show Notes:Re-learning to Work the Soundboard (0:03)Bitter Techies ( 7:30)Collective Tech Debt *is* the Evolution? (10:31)Our YouTube Watch HistoryEvan's list, all the abstraction, & pronunciation anxiety (13:50)Willow's list & short-term memory (22:53)Andrew's resource list (25:45)Alans list & letter confusion (25:55)Agile isn't jira and it isn't SaFE (32:05)Play video games, don't make them (36:00)Errors in code, errors detected, errors of judgement… (40:41)Show Links:Linus Tech Tips – https://www.youtube.com/user/linusTechTipsEli the Computer Guy – https://www.youtube.com/@elithecomputerguyMinnestar societal debt – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aw7777DS58Raymond Hettinger on Python – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UANN2Eu6ZnMTraversy Media – https://www.youtube.com/@TraversyMediaTech with Tim – https://www.youtube.com/@TechWithTimFreeCodeCamp – https://www.youtube.com/@freecodecampJust Django – https://www.youtube.com/@JustDjangoTechWorld with Nana – https://www.youtube.com/@TechWorldwithNanaJayzTwoCents – https://www.youtube.com/@JayztwocentsJohn Savill – https://www.youtube.com/@NTFAQGuySentdex – https://www.youtube.com/@sentdexCodingEntrepreneurs – https://www.youtube.com/@CodingEntrepreneursTabLib – https://tablib.readthedocs.io/en/stable/D&D taught me to be an adult – https://youtu.be/NnMGgWyJ_80Character Encoding Detection with cython – https://hirelofty.com/post/rust-and-python-packagesLofty wants you! Check out our open positions!Support Friday Afternoon Deploy Online:Facebook | Twitter | Patreon | Teespring

Dave the Computer Guy talks about protecting kids on the Internet and protecting parents from kids on the Internet.  Also, using the Internet safely while on vacation and technology and bird watching.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the cost of cyber crime, email security, data farms and staying safe while traveling.

Dave the Computer Guy. Discussion on tech used to help the handicapped (Volunteers for the Blind in Fredericksburg), a high end gaming pc build and last minute Christmas laptop and pc deals.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg on Lafayette Blvd talks about dealing with family members and guests who want to use your computer or Wi-Fi during the holidays. We talk online backups, online music streaming and Black Friday specials that he's seen.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the scary side of computers and technology--and how to stay safe.

Dave the Computer Guy with talk about weather supercomputers, Windows 11, VPN and One Drive.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about keeping kids safe on the Internet, best antivirus, surge protectors battery backups and power strips.  

Apple Consultants Network members Joe Saponare, Sam Valencia and Jerry Zigmont discuss working with Apple technology and clients in their consulting practices. Technical challenges and client relationships are freely shared in this weekly podcast. For our “cold open,” listen in on our candid chat about the work that goes into producing a weekly show for nine years, how we share the workload, and what we hope to get back from our community. We discuss the great response to our recent Patreon-only show with Tim Pearson. Joe recaps some of the recent Patreon-only episodes that supporters have enjoyed recently, including Mistakes and Adventures in Billing, Rates & Service Offerings with Tim Pearson of CreativeTechs (mentioned above), an interview with Richard Wingfield of GObytes and Envision Design about productivity, organization, and time management, and an upcoming episode about client frustrations. Jerry brings up email hosts and we discuss Microsoft 365 vs. other options like Fastmail, Rackspace, etc. Joe describes an issue helping a client recover their Microsoft 365 hosted email account when the client-managed admin account was compromised and the recovery email address was changed to a non-existent email address. Sam shares a personal story about someone near and dear to him being scammed and having funds taken. How can we help guide clients to evaluate scams accurately? Business idea that probably already exists: a website to forward your emails to in order to determine if it's a scam. Could something like that work for phone calls too? Wouldn't it be great if we had stories to share with clients to motivate them to care more about their own online security? Send us your stories! We hope to see some of them in an upcoming TidBITS Content Network article. As Adam Engst says, “People respond better to narrative than nagging.” Speaking of helping people understand the importance of security, Joe wants to remind listeners about honest.security (by our supporter Kolide) and the 5 Tenets of Honest Security.

Are you thinking about opening a small business in a small town but aren't sure there are enough customers to support it? If so, you'll want to check out this latest episode where Patrick Palmer, Business Owner of the Computer Guy, discusses how to have a successful small business in a town of 5,000 people or less. In this video episode, Patrick gives you tips on how to plant your flag in the ground and become the local expert in your niche. Plus, he discusses how to use your successful small town business as a launching pad for new subdivisions and examples of surprising up-and-coming creative niches that really deliver. You can catch up to Patrick Palmer at https://thecomputerguy.bz/ if you need more information after watching this episode.

Dave the Computer Guy on speeding up your pc, increasing network speed at work, the latest in Wifi tech and which chromebook to buy.  

Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about proper posture while working in front of a PC, the importance of having a high refresh rate monitor and the importance of backups.   techsintheburg.com

Dave the Computer Guy talks about computers and storms (unplug me!), battery backups, securing a business network and monitors.  

Dave the Computer Guy talks about Russian hacking, Windows 11, 3G shutting down and NAS drives.

Episode 65 features Jason Collins, who is not only a more charismatic Nick Burns Your Company's Computer Guy, but he's a friend I've reconnected with. We discuss being a rhythm section of Jasons, college, I.T., finding your space, friendship renewed, file organization, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: College Ambition Playing drums Finding direction Real World I.T. vs Classroom I.T. It worked yesterday Finding your spot Rock star reality A friendship renewed Social media as a crutch to connection Seeing Agent Palmer from the outside IRC, ICQ, and AOL Gaming Old technology A terabyte here, a terabyte there Digital file organization Gatekeeping with command prompt And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AgentPalmer.com Tweets @ItsUriyel @ThePalmerFiles @AgentPalmer Other Links Souvenir of Canada is not to be left untouched on a shelf “Quincy” perfectly celebrates a living legacy   You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--

If you think that the experience a computer guy around building his business has nothing to do with those of an acupuncturist's, think again.Those of us that run a small service business, be it banging out CSS code or twirling needles, have a lot more in common that you might see on first glance.I first met Neil almost ten years ago when I blew up my clinic's website.Over the years as we've gotten to know each other it became obvious that we often faced the same exact issues when it came to marketing, promotion and client relationships.Sometimes it is helpful to get a little distance from our usual struggles and hear how someone in a seemingly unrelated field solves the business problems that we face on a regular basis.

Does the thought of a computer going down give you nightmares?  We switch it up on this episode to discuss what to look for in an IT professional.  We discuss the benefits of big vs. small companies, support, backups, and how to decide when to upgrade the technology in your office.  Move over while we defragment your hard drive this week on The Dental Guys!

Topic: Recovering from a Computer Crash. Backups don't always have your back. Subtopics: Research on the life-expectancy of consumer hard drives; how to download a free (and completely legal) copy of the Windows 7 operating system; why the recovery disk you were told to make when you bought your computer is approximately worthless; awesome videos on youtube by computer experts such as Carey Holzman and Eli the Computer Guy; the value of bootable CDs and USB flash drives; free operating systems such as Ubuntu and Mint; and why having a ridiculously-outdated computer handy can be a lifesaver as an emergency way to get online to: research your problem, download recovery software, and order replacement parts. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the January 21, 2015 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 33 minutes] This monologue was recorded on January 20, 2015 using the free Voice Recorder app on your host's Samsung Galaxy Note 4 smartphone. Stephen Euin Cobb has interviewed over 350 people for his work as an author, futurist, magazine writer and award-winning podcaster. A contributing editor for Space and Time Magazine; he has also been a regular contributor for Robot, H+, Grim Couture and Port Iris magazines; and he spent three years as a columnist and contributing editor for Jim Baen's Universe Magazine. For the last nine years he has produced a weekly podcast, The Future And You, which explores (through interviews, panel discussions and commentary) all the ways the future will be different from today. He is an artist, essayist, game designer, transhumanist, and is on the Advisory Board of The Lifeboat Foundation. Stephen is the author an ebook about the future entitled: Indistinguishable from Magic: Predictions of Revolutionary Future Science.