Podcast appearances and mentions of steve thomson

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

Kevin Lynch joined Steve Thomson in the second hour to talk Game 5 and recap some of the big stories around the NBA including Cavs and Celtics on the verge of elimination and the NBA Draft Lottery. Also, the NFL schedule release is scheduled for Wednesday but how much does it cost for all of these trips overseas. Josh has the Headlines and Bite of the Night as well as Mike Greenberg weighs in on teams tanking being bad for sports!

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

Jace Frederick from the Pioneer Press joins Steve Thomson live ahead of the Wolves game 3 vs the Warriors in San Francisco. They get into the roller coaster ride that has been this series so far, Anthony Edwards' availability, and Chris Finch's management of the season and Julius Randle.

Kristin Rortvedt (Executive Director of the Minnesota Twins Community Fund and Twins Senior Director, Community Engagement) joins Steve Thomson to talk about the Twins organization's Week of Service

Steve Thomson is here to educate the masses on all things sports on Saturdays. First, he checks in on Steve Carney on the fishing opener. Then, Jace Frederick joins to preview the Wolves game 3 vs the Warriors. Finally, Kristin Rortvedt fills us in on the Twins organzation's work in their "Week of Service"

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the Star Tribune and he joins Steve Thomson ahead of their game against the San Francisco Giants. They talk about the suddenly red hot AL Central, the health of the Twins pitching staff and what to expect tonight at Target Field.

Bobby Nightengale joins Steve Thomson ahead of Twins v. Red Sox at Fenway Park. Bobby gets into one of the bright spots of a challenging Twins season so far: the pitching staff. Steve also inquires about players making their return from injury and the facing the potent batting lineup of the Boston Red Sox.

Just an hour of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Steve is joined by Chris Hine and Steve Carney. Plus, discussions about the NFL draft and Minnesota's sports dominance

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson to talk the great Minnesota outdoors. Crappie behavior is a little suspect according to Steve C and he gives his recs for the upcoming opener.

Steve Thomson is joined by Chris Hine of the Star Tribune to talk about the Timberwolves outlasting the Lakers last night to take a 2-1 series lead. Chris gets into the Lakers depth issues and all the levers that are leading the Wolves to early postseason success.

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.

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).

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.

Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press joins Steve Thomson to preview the last couple games of the regular season for the Minnesota Wild. They've gotten away from their identity a bit but Jess says reinforcements could be on the way...

Chris Hine from the Star Tribune joins Steve Thomson to talk playoff seeding scenarios for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they wrap up the regular season. Anthony Edwards will be available against the Jazz as the Wolves fight for consistency and a favored spot in the playoffs.

Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for a meeting of the Steves about the state of the great Minnesota outdoors. Temps are on the rise and most of the ice is out. Crappies are good eating and already hanging in the shallows according to Carney. Things are on track for the walleye opener he reports.

It's a shortened but stacked hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Jess Myers, Chris Hine and Steve Carney stop by.

It's a truncated Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson but PACKED with local updates for every sports enthusiast! Wild hockey? Jess Myers is here. Loons soccer? Andy Greder is also here. Wolves consistency? Kevin Lynch is begging for it. PLUS, word on the outdoors with Steve Carney.

Seeing as we're only a few days away from MLB Opening Day, Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) wonders how you're feeling about the 2025 Minnesota Twins, what music brings you to a certain scene in a movie, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) reacts to the Gophers hiring alum Niko Medved as their new Men's Basketball Head Coach, and he breaks it down later in the hour with Beat Reporter Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Gopher Men's Basketball Beat Reporter Andy Greder from the Pioneer Press about the hiring of Niko Medved, what it means for the program, how much of a factor is Williams Arena, the first thing he needs to do and more.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) wonders if the Timberwolves reach a top six seed in the Western Conference or has that ship sailed, plus he talks spaceflight with Stephen Clark from ArsTechnica.

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 full second hour of The Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Lindsey gives a quick recap of her trip to the North Shore PLUS conversations with Bobby Nightengale and Jess Myers!

To some this is the most magical time in sports... thank goodness for the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson! Jonathan Lowe in the studio to provide score updates. Steve Carney and John Millea stop in to talk hooks and hoops!

It's the first meeting of radio Steve (Thomson) and outdoor Steve (Carney) of the new season? Spring is here but flaky and Steve Carney says the ice is officially too fragile for him to feel good being on the ice so he's going to safely store his ice fishing gear until next winter. Carney also gets into some of the techniques he uses when he fishes the Missouri River and Rainy River (it's different from going out on the Mississippi and St. Croix). Plus, the evolving state of fishing on Mille Lacs.

Half the field is set for championship Saturday at the Boys High School Basketball Tournament. Steve Thomson joined Vineeta to break it all down.

Great story lines as always in the 4 classes. WCCO's Steve Thomson has seen many of them in action and has a preview with Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

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

Steve Carney makes his weekly appearance with Steve Thomson and promptly gives his update from his fishing trip down the Missouri River. The Steve's get into boat motors and how you should proceed with caution in gunning a brand new boat/motor off the boat landing… FOLLOW THE MANUAL! Plus, some tips on storing your ice fishing gear the right way.

Jess Myers returns to the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson to preview the Wild's game against the Blues tonight… the schedule isn't kind to the Minnesota sweaters but they're at least enjoying some early spring weather. Jess talks about how scoring has been tough lately at home but at least the Wild are playing good defense. Steve asks about a potential jolt to the lineup as some big names get closer to return.

A truncated edition of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson! First, a conversation with Steve Carney about his trip down the Missouri River and storing your ice fishing gear. Then, Jess Myers checks in ahead of Wild/Blues as the regular season runs out with hopefully a playoff spot in tow. Steve also gets into some sports headlines, Minnesota high school hoops and the possibility of Aaron Rodgers in a purple uniform.

The full second hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Steve and Lindsey break down a state championship clinching goal made of goalie nightmares and survival in the Alaskan wilderness. Steve is also joined by David LaVaque and Dane Mizutani

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.

David LaVaque covers high school sports for the StarTribune. He joins Steve Thomson to talk about his book “The Tourney” and the stories and voices he's collected who make up the history of the Boys State High School Hockey Tournament. They also preview the Class AA title between Moorhead and Stillwater tonight.

The full first hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson! PACKED to the gills with guests... Steve Carney, Mark Cook and Phil Miller join Steve to give you a comprehensive look at the local sports landscape

Phil Miller checks in with Steve Thomson from Fort Myers and Twins Spring Training after a win over Boston earlier this afternoon. The team has been mostly healthy so far and Phil really likes what he's seeing from the main pitching staff so far. Phil also gets into a piece he wrote earlier in the week for the Star Tribune and the not so meaningless Spring Training games for those fighting for jobs.

Steve Carney makes his weekly appearance with Steve Thomson. Carney is launching a brand new boat equipped with all new tech that he can't seem to find a manual for. Hard houses are being brought in from the ice and Carney says NO MORE VEHICLES this season for safety reasons. Plus, Steve Carney pulls back the curtain on his experiences in the fishing guide industry

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.

Steve Thomson closes out the week on the air. Pioneer Press sports reporter Andy Greder offers a preview of MN United as they open up the new season on Saturday. Plus, which actor portrayed your favorite version of Agent 007, James Bond?

Steve welcomes MLB writer Scott Miller on the show to discuss the overall experience of Spring Training. Then, you'll have to hear the story of a stolen credit card, a lottery jackpot, and a potential deal.

There's news and questions when it comes to the future of American Space travel. Steve Thomson pours over some of the stories with Arstechnica writer Stephen Clark. And the Timberwolves return from the All-Star break with a trip to Houston.

Steve Thomson is in tonight for Lake, and he sends the show to the ice for the first hour. Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers looks at the older hockey folks, including the championship game of the inaugural 4 Nations Faceoff. John Millea from the MSHSL discusses high school pucks as the Girls' State Tournament rolls on.

Guest host Steve Thomson peers at the WCCO Radio roster, as producer David Josephson calls in to talk about his participation in this weekend's Birkebeiner. Later, should the Vikings even entertain bringing Sam Darnold back to run the offense?

During this hour of the show, guest host Steve Thomson welcomes Reid Spencer on the show to discuss the opening of the 2025 NASCAR season. The home of another sports star was robbed. Plus, Birkenstocks get a specific classification.

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.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) wonders how do you prepare for inbound winter weather, Tiger will officially play in the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, and he talks Minnesota Wild hockey with Beat Reporter Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press.

Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Wild Beat Reporter Jess Myers from the Pioneer Press about the high school game Monday night, why it's a special opportunity for the kids, much needed win on home ice Thurs. night, can this be the beginning of a winning streak, the Islanders visiting Saturday, key injury updates and more

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) reacts to the NBA Trade Deadline and why the Jimmy Butler deal shows that the Warriors are desperate, he discusses what he's looking for in Super Bowl LIX is this weekend, and Thursday night was good for the Minnesota Vikings.