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It's another episode of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Elon Musk's upcoming Linux system The affordability of storage devices Setting up a new laptop Downloading Proton and what's included Antivirus software… programs and preparation Microsoft 360 office online issues Syncing issues with Microsoft and Norton AntiVirus Windows 10 to Windows 11 transition
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Wild Beat Reporter Jess Myers from the St. Paul Pioneer Press about the season opener in St. Louis on Thursday, why he feels the Filip Gustavsson deal was crucial, advantages to living in the midwest and more.
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the Minnesota Vikings ugly win over the Cleveland Browns and why the bye week is at the perfect time, what happened to the Gophers Saturday night in Columbus, and Steve talks Minnesota Wild with Beat Reporter Jess Myers from the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Chris Hine from the Minnesota StarTribune about his Anthyony Edwards book finally having a normal training camp, positional concerns, a potential "x factor" their preseason game tomorrow vs. Indiana and more.
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the biggest surprises in the NFL so far this year, Steve chats up Minnesota Timberwolves Beat Reporter Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss MLB playoffs, will the NFL ever get too big, and Steve Thomson presents the very first "Lyrics Game!
It's another edition of Tech Talk featuring Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Windows 10 deep dive Increased competition for Apple and Microsoft from overseas Their level of trust in Chinese products Keeping work and personal email separated Broken power supply/damaged jack… should you replace the part or the machine? Tablets & E-Readers Chris Titus' Windows Utility program
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the Vikings loss in Dublin to the Steelers and the offensive line is now a major problem, a great Lynx regular season turns into an ugly early exit, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with NASCAR writer Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic about the playoffs heating up, are they long for the sport, and more.
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the Ryder Cup fiasco, and should there be a strict code of conduct at sporting events, we get into overall fan behavior, and Steve talks NASCAR playoffs with Jordan Bianchi from The Athletic.
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the Minnesota deciding to move on from Rocco Baldelli, and he chats it up with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Matthew Leach from MLB.com
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Matthew Leach from MLB.com about the decision to move on from Rocco Baldelli, why it's not all his fault, what could be next, and more.
It's another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics explored: What to do if you don't want to move on from Windows 10 What the American market doesn't get access to Setting up accounts securely Avoiding password webs Top notch password managers Avoiding scams Checking sourcing when downloading apps Cellular networks in your appliances
Stephen Clark covers spaceflight for ArsTechnica. He joins Steve Thomson to talk about the upcoming Artemis mission sending people towards the moon to set a new distance record for humans in space. Steve asks about the long term viability of the program in their mission of putting humans back on the moon. Stephen thinks the future is there especially with the rise of international competition and private companies investing in space flight. Stephen talks about Elon Musk's fascination with Mars and wonders if SpaceX will lose sight of their moon project. He also touches on the political motivations of further investment in space has had on different cities and their economies across America. https://arstechnica.com/author/stephenclark/
Stephen Clark covers spaceflight for ArsTechnica. He joins Steve Thomson to talk about the upcoming Artemis mission sending people towards the moon to set a new distance record for humans in space. Steve asks about the long term viability of the program in their mission of putting humans back on the moon. Stephen thinks the future is there especially with the rise of international competition and private companies investing in space flight. Stephen talks about Elon Musk's fascination with Mars and wonders if SpaceX will lose sight of their moon project. He also touches on the political motivations of further investment in space has had on different cities and their economies across America. Steve and Lindsey discuss the Vikings' international roadie where they're set to play the Steelers in Dublin, Ireland and the ongoing European domination at the Ryder Cup.
It's a supersized edition of the Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson and Lindsey Brown. To kick off the two o'clock hour Steve touches on some of the narratives swirling around Major League Baseball. Lindsey voices her displeasure with those making money off of signed sports memorabilia. Lindsey then breaks down her visit to the Renaissance Festival last weekend and how she's fully really to invest in their brand of escapism. They wrap up the hour with some Lynx talk.
Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson fresh off some geese and duck hunting. Steve says the duck numbers are down this year but the wild rice harvest is NOT. He also credits the weather for being the reason why the deer aren't moving much yet. He can't wait for October and cooler temps to arrive.
High School and College action this weekend. A look at that along with tonight's matchup for the Lynx from Steve Thomson on The WCCO Morning News.
High School and College action this weekend. A look at that along with tonight's matchup for the Lynx from Steve Thomson on The WCCO Morning News.
Twins fall 4-2 to Texas despite a leadoff homer from Byron Buxton. Analysis from Tom Hauser and Steve Thomson on The WCCO Morning News. Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Twins fall 4-2 to Texas despite a leadoff homer from Byron Buxton. Analysis from Tom Hauser and Steve Thomson on The WCCO Morning News. Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images
The meeting of the Steves knows no clock. Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for his weekly appearance on the program to break down all things about the great Minnesota outdoors!
Steve Thomson is joined by Bobby Nightengale who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune. They begin with the late season injury sustained by Pablo Lopez last night. They touch on today's double header, how both teams are driving to compete to close out the season despite missing the playoffs and potential player movement in the offseason.
Steve Thomson and Lindsey Brown hanging out between the Twins/Guardians doubleheader. They touch on the Twins dropping their first game of the day, the Lynx upcoming semifinal matchup in the WNBA playoffs, and the Wild attempting to sign Kirill Kaprizov. Jonathan Lowe stops in to update College Football scores and finally understand hockey's icing rule.
Steve Thomson (in for Steve Thomson) says it could be a tough night for high school football, and he's been really impressed with Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier's ability to multitask.
Steve Thomson is in to discuss a great, late comeback for the Vikings as they open the season 1-0. Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers tells us if the Wild can sign Kirill Kaprizov to an extension before the season starts. And should any public money go towards potential new digs for the Wild or Timberwolves?
The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi previews the last race in Round 1 of the NASCAR postseason. Did Philadelphia Eagles' defender Jalen Carter get punished enough for spitting on Dak Prescott? And you won't believe where the worst team in baseball ranks in attendance.
Steve Thomson is in for Henry tonight. He previews the Vikings' Monday Night season opener in Chicago. What should we expect as the J.J. McCarthy era begins? Plus, the Bears have a bad field and there are other highlights from Week 1 across the NFL.
Steve Thomson expands the sports talk outside of professional football in this hour. He updates a tragic story for a Timberwolves star's family member, looks ahead to the Lynx's playoff run, and goes back to review the Twins' finale in Kansas City.
With a prolific regular season for the Lynx, is a WNBA title the only way they can finish the upcoming playoffs? Steve Thomson and Jonathan Lowe discuss.
Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Cyber warfare and protecting cyber infrastructure and the threat level. Awareness especially for seniors who are often targeted for online scams Is it necessary to upgrade to Windows 11? Recovering an accidentally deleted email inbox Should you be wary of QR codes? Texts and calls from listeners
Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for a chilly meeting of the Steves. He was reelin in Crappies this morning in deeper water before dodging some rainclouds. He also details some trouble hunting dove in South Dakota, he cites a change in local agriculture as a potential reason. Plus, an acorn crop for the ages.
Steve Carney joins Steve Thomson for a chilly meeting of the Steves. He was reelin in Crappies this morning in deeper water before dodging some rainclouds. He also details some trouble hunting dove in South Dakota, he cites a change in local agriculture as a potential reason. Plus, an acorn crop for the ages. Steve and Lindsey break down what they've seen at the US Open this week with the Women's Final underway. They also touch on the Minnesota Lynx and the WNBA. Then, Jonathan Lowe joins the show to share college football scores as he does every Saturday in the fall y'all.
Ahead of Saturday night's tilt at Target Field, Steve catches up with the Star Tribune's Bobby Nighengale (Twins) and the Herald Journal's Kip Kovar (State Amateur tournament) to talk baseball.
Steve Carney explains why he's excited for some cooler weather next week. Then, MN DNR wildfire prevention specialist Karen Harrison joins Steve Thomson on the State Fair porch. And we hear a rundown of the first big college football scoreboard of the season.
After a week away, Doug Swinhart is back on the mic with Steve Thomson. In this episode, they discuss topics including what to do when versions of Windows O/S, which search engines they recommend, and good ways to back up your data.
It's a full hour on the State Fair porch. Steve is joined by outdoorsman Steve Carney, Paul Ryan of Shanghai Henry's, Dustin Roemeling of the MN DNR, and State Trooper Troy Christianson.
It's been a while since we've asked about the health of your pets. Dr. Jean Geske of VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital joins Steve at our Fair porch for a new edition of our "Ask the Vet" hour. She takes your questions on what's ailing your furry friends.
Ahead of Saturday night's Twins game, a pair of guys named Chris stop by our Fair booth. Former producer Chris Ellston reconnects with Steve and talks about the station's connection with his current employer, Lindus Construction. Then, current producer Chris Tubbs grabs a mic to chat a bit about some of the area's most-beloved teams (Twins, Vikings, Gopher football).
Ahead of the Twins' Friday night matchup with Detroit, Steve Thomson takes us through some of the day's big stories in sports. Plus, Kip Kovar from the Delano Herald Journal gives us an idea of what to expect as the annual State Amateur Baseball Tournament gets underway.
It was a pretty ugly night over at Target Field. Steve Thomson tries to explain what happened as the Twins fell to Detroit, 7-0, on Friday.
Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another installment! Topics include: Release of the iPhone 17 Apple falling behind in the AI industry iPhone cases Quick charge chargers The power of lithium batteries Where batteries are headed Tutorials on installing Linux Plus, Listener texts
Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of Tech Talk! Topics include: Picking the tech that suits your study the best Testing new mice and eventually staying with old faithful Touchpad slander Recommendations for a backup cloud to cloud service Privazer is the cream de la creme of free PC cleaners Is replacing a motherboard a DIY project? Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the Minnesota Twins officially being "sellers" at the MLB trade deadline.
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs talk more Twins, NFL is back, and Headline
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs ask what's next for the Minnesota Twins after their franchise altering trade deadline.
It's Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: The necessity of browser diversity Upgrading to a Solid State Drive Building a computer from scratch but it won't charge Riding machines until the wheels stop spinning (10-15 years) When its time for a new Mac Recovering lost files Salvaging parts from an older machine Xfinity as an internet company and other providers
This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the best nicknames in MLB history, Steve talks with 3M Open Tournament Director Mike Welch, plus we have Bite of the Night.
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) and Chris Tubbs discuss the MLB All-Star Game and why it was exactly what MLB needed, what fictional Minnesota character would you want to have a bobblehead of, and more!
Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) talks with NASCAR Reporter for The Athletic Jordan Bianchi about Shane van Gisbergen's crazy run, is Chicago going to be a regular stop for NASCAR, why Indy is so important, and more.