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It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!
Topics include:
Windows 10 security updates abroad vs USA
Need for oversight & regulation for Big Tech
Have we passed the point of no return with AI?
Privazer Premium on Windows 11
Ask Leo on the Brave browser
Cleaning up a Mac mini bogged down with data
Doug’s dream for more cross platform integration (especially with Apple products)
How long will Windows 10 run without any problems?
Plus, calls and texts from listeners!
It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!
Topics include:
Microsoft admits that Windows 11 is broken
Cost of high level monitors
Laptop trackpads
Don’t be afraid of factory referbs
Printer repairs
Data is the problem
Privazer
The strength of the ethernet cord
Amazon internet entering the market
Satellite systems and the race
6G
Tech that pays for itself
Plus, calls and texts from listeners!
It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!
Topics include:
International relations
VPNs under attack (especially in Wisconsin)
How the internet has become sectioned off
Proton VPNs
Purchasing a laptop for an international user
Apple falling behind
Securing Windows 10 machines
Plus, calls and texts from listeners!
It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!
Topics include:
How often you should delete your browser history
Browser security
Running Defender on older machines
Email scam uptick (you’d be shocked at how much they know about you)
The invitation virus and how you get rid of it
HP printer that won’t print
Refilling a bulk ink cartridge
Tri band routers
It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!
Topics include:
Printer talks continued from last week
Doug’s read on Microsoft Edge
How to protect your machine to do after your warranty expires
Buying electronics at Costco
Extended warranties and identity protections
Continued AI intrusion and misuse
Cleaning programs
VPNs internet speeds
Plus, calls and texts from the listeners!
It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!
Topics include:
Printer firmware updates, should you?
Navigating a Windows 11 install
Best printer to buy for small businesses
Sending photos from desktop
Replacing Apple II C floppy drive
Buying refurbished machines on EBay
Plus, texts from listeners!
Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson take your calls on those nagging computer problems. Several questions ask how to protect your tech from malware and other malicious actors. Also, they tackle the latest on some widespread breaches and discuss what to look for when buying a printer.
It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!
Topics include:
What to do now that Windows 10 updates aren’t available anymore
Backdoor solutions
Solving tech issues on the fly
Linux mint
Anti virus removal tools
Broken screens
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
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
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
There are many ways in which people can access your information - we discuss ways in which simply clicking an email in the break can open up floodgates of trouble for your info and financial records, etc. We dive into this first segment, then dive into Windows 10, Windows Defender, monitor calibration and much more in today’s edition of Tech Talk!
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
Many health professionals are steaming mad about what's going on in the Trump Administration where vaccines are concerned as new guidelines are confusing, at best, and leave people wondering what to do. There's so much turmoil and conflicting information that CVS is requiring prescriptions for some vaccines in some states.
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.
Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.
Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.
Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.
May the meeting of the Steves commence. Carney is already scouting ducks for the upcoming season and he’s predicting a big wild rice crop this year.
Fishing has really slowed and Carney is waiting for the water temperature to change. He predicts it to be slow until October mostly because of all the food available to the fish that’s making it difficult to reel them into the boat.
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