This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - marriage, Apple, datacenters, Pixel 10 Fold fire, DirecTV ads - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - varied pricing - Brenda asks why websites sometimes show different pricing - 22:00 - Apple M5 MacBook, iPad, Vision - Keith and Benjamin cover latest M5 chip hardware at Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Shokz Open Dot One earbuds - 39:00 - Scam Series - scams about scams - Ava asks if there are scams about scams - the Meta Scam - 44:00 - Keske on Quantum Key encrypt - Quantum key encryption is explored by Steve and Benjamin - 56:00 - Dr Galli - Mobile World Congress - Dr Doreen Galli covers experience at MWC expo (Mobile) - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tech demo failures - Jake asks Benjamin why tech sometimes fails in live demos - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 350 - Benjamin reviews the SOHO level Ricoh IX2500 scanner - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - high disk usage - Lisa asks Benjamin why Task Manager is showing full disk usage
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Quick highlights, then Benjamin lays out concerns of Win10 EOL - 11:00 - Looking good in Teams meetings - Alfred Poor joins Benjamin on looking and sounding good online - 22:00 - Apple iPhone iOS26 experience - Benjamin answers Keith's questions regarding the new iOS26 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein revists the Plaud Note Pin for an update - 39:00 - Scam Series - post-port scam - Jay reports a scammer after he ports his mobile numbers - 44:00 - Keske on boys and high-tech toys - Steve and Benjamin discuss our fascination with high-tech toys - 56:00 - Dr Galli - Global Gaming Expo - Dr. Doreen Galli talks about high-tech gambling expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - fiber-like pseeds - Rich asks Benjamin about fiber-like speeds and problems - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 349 - Trevor asks about emerging tech balance against our creativity - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - data tracking - Jim asks Benjamin how much routine app data is being tracked
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Amazon, Meta, Elon Musk, Electronic Arts, Estes, digital ID - 11:00 - Will we be forcibly microchipped - Benjamin expresses concern over possible microchipping - 22:00 - Apple Wallet drivers license - Benjamin and Keith disagree over drivers license on iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Epomaker Magcore 87 Mechanical Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - text from pastor - Benjamin covers fake scam text appears to come from pastors - 44:00 - Keske on Artificial Intelligence - Steve and Benjamin discuss claim that AI will cure all disease - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - distractions - Landon asks how to reduce distractions from notifications - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Pack Expo - Dr. Doreen Galli talks up her experience at Pack Expo - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 348 - Recent stats regarding remote work are better than thought - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud services - Nick asks Benjamin the risks involved with cloud services
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Amazon, FTC, SEC, Radio Shack, Meta, TikTok, BYD, Disney+ - 11:00 - Handling price hikes - Benjamin addresses how he got his mobile carrier to lower fees - 22:00 - Apples latest problems - Keith brings up and discusses Apples new scratchgate issues - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests on the Audio Technica EDU mic pkg - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake cell towers - Benjamin tells of scammers using backpack fake cell towers - 44:00 - Keske on Computer Talk Radio - Steve asks Benjamin the origin stories of Computer Talk Radio - 56:00 - Expo swag items and giveaways - Dr Doreen Galli and Benjamin discuss expo swag and freebies - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - eavesdrop phones - Sophia asks how to stop phone from listening and giving ads - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 347 - Benjamin reflects on the latest H1B visas hikes to $100k - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth tech - Allie asks how Bluetooth works without wifi or cell service
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - A concern for free speech - Amazon, Meta, Ray-Ban, Samsung, ChatGPT, TikTok, Verizon - 11:00 - AI therapy concerns - Using AI for therapy has problems that tech needs to solve now - 22:00 - Apple Event purchase thoughts - Keith and Benjamin discuss takeaways and possible purchases - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty compresses his thoughts of the Work IQ Vise in 7 minutes - 39:00 - Scam Series - update text - Benjamin asked to update email with non-existant company - 44:00 - Keske on TSA Clear options - Benjamin and Steve talk about new TSA Clear options - 56:00 - HR Tech Expo Conference - Dr. Doreen Galli covers experience at HR Tech Expo - 1:07:00 - Is my computer obsolete - Benjamin approaching time to replace his obsolete computer - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 346 - Describing new term Quiet Cracking and what to watch for - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - touchscreen issues - Ellie asks why her smartphone touchscreen is flaking on her
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - A concern for free speech - A concern for free speech, our week, and our future - 11:00 - Apple September Event (Part 1) - Keith and Benjamin discuss the Apple iPhone and Earpods - 22:00 - Apple September Event (Part 2) - Continuing with Keith and Benjamin on the Apple Watch - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the amazing Weber Grill accessories - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam phone calls - Max asks why scam calls get through, even when blocked - 44:00 - Keske on tech affecting youth - Steve and Benjamin answer Malcolm regarding tech and youth - 56:00 - Customer Care Expo details - Dr Doreen Galli discusses the Customer Care Expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - videos buffering - Jamal asks why videos buffer on a fast internet connection - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 345 - Benjamin addresses if a computer science degree is still worth it - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - incognito mode - Benjamin unpacks the details behind incognito mode for Reno
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Windows 11, Google, Zuckerberg, Samsung, Apple, Lego - 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers drones and the Commercial UAV expo - 22:00 - Next weeks Apple Event - Keith and Benjamin share what they don't want from Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty serves up details on the Weber Spirit E-325 Grill - 39:00 - Scam Series - reporting scams - Bob asks if he falls for a scam, is it work reporting to police - 44:00 - Keske on Virtual Private Networks - Steve asks Benjamin for details on virtual private networks VPNs - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - digital decay - Ethan asks why we accept digital decay, but not in real world - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow computer - August asks why computer slows down with open programs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 344 - Benjamin says we need to rethink cybersecuriuty to people level - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - pop-up blockers - Maya wants to know why pop-ups happen even with blocker
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - YouTube, ransomware, Verizon, floppy disks, ChatGPT, prison - 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo preview - Dr Doreen Galli gives preview to Benjamin on CUAV expo - 22:00 - Personal Digital Assistants - Keith and Benjamin look at early Personal Digital Assistants - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares enthusiasim of the Anker Eufy E15 Robot Mower - 39:00 - Scam Series - obvious scams - Judith wants to know why scam emails look so very obvious - 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve gives the nuclear and atomic energy pros and cons - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - public WiFi - Elena asks how public WiFi network maintain security for all - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow charging - Charlie asks Benjamin why his tablet charges slowly - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 343 - Benjamin shares AI biases need to be overcome on both sides - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthome issues - Calebs smarthome thermostat isn't following proper schedule
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Peak AI, Meta AI, Doom, dial-up, Apple TV+, backdoors - 11:00 - Creation Museum, tech, more - Benjamin talks with Joel Leineweber of the Creation Museum - 22:00 - More Creation Museum - Benjamin continues to talk tech, at the Creation Museum - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Protoark EM05 NL Trackball - 39:00 - Scam Series - urgency - Bella asks why scammers say don't tell anyone, this is urgent - 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve talks everyone's devolving experiences with math fluency - 56:00 - Chrome, Safari, Firefox options - Keith answers big question of Chrome, Safari, or other browser - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - modern software - Knox asks if he can still run modern software on older machines - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 342 - Dr Doreen Galli reflects on guidance given that may not be best - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - sound issues - Theo asks about why he can't hear sound through speakers
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Memory, GPS - Benjamin answers Drew on mixing memory sizes, Fiona on GPS - 11:00 - Embrace data to move ahead - Benjamin advises to embrace data to move ahead at work - 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details his choice of iOS or Android hardware - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Home automation concerns in all directions - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin warns of scam stickers and QR codes flooding in - 44:00 - Keske on difficult positions - Steve asks Benjamin of his most difficult career position - 56:00 - TikTok and threat aspects - Dr Doreen Gali talks of TikTok, and need to think of threats - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi concerns - Jimmy asks Benjamin why WiFi works on one side of house only - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 341 - Doreen covers more on non-compete clauses and options - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - default apps - Max asks Benjamin why systems keep changing default apps
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - WiFi 8, ChatGPT-5, Wikipedia, therapy, iPhones, Dell laptops - 11:00 - Blackhat Conference coverage - Dr. Doreen Galli reports to Benjamin about Blackhat conference - 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details out his choice on the Apple vs Android option - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests and explains why free isn't free - 39:00 - Scam Series - don't convert - Benjamin gives real example where scammers asked for gold - 44:00 - Keske on drone regulations - Steve Keske covers government regulation easing for drones - 56:00 - Technology is imporant as a tool - Benjamin praises tech as tool, but has concerns about control - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - peer to peer VPNs - Debby asks about peer-to-peer VPNs and safety of them - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 340 - Benjamin shares that all need to learn AI to protect our jobs - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - screen flickering - Ivy asks why her screen is randomly flickering and cutting out
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - NVIDIA, Windows 11, ChatGPT, Apple, Anker, sunlight - 11:00 - Cybersecurity's importance - Dr Doreen Galli extols the importance of cybersecurity - 22:00 - Family sharing and controls - Keith gives experience of family sharing and parental controls - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of the three types of meeting monsters that impact - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake domain - Detecting Facebook ads from a scammer with fake domain - 44:00 - Keske on tech in forensics - Steve revisits conversation about the world of tech and forensics - 56:00 - Faith can exist with technology - Benjamin tells of a need for blending faith into a world of tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - scammers know - Juan asks Benjamin how scammers know names and locations - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 339 - Dr Doreen Galli shares experience about Blackhat and Defcon - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - thunderstorm data - Daniel asks aboung unplugging during thunderstorms with UPS
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Uber, Microsoft, Linux, Boeing, Starliner, Apple, EU, Intel - 11:00 - Industry analysis on AI - Dr. Doreen Galli looks at where artificial intelligence directions - 22:00 - Tales of Travel and Tech - Deb Shadovitz guests in and talks travel phone chargers - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty says TV is changing before our eyes, and streaming too - 39:00 - Scam Series - Amazon price hike - Benjamin notes Amazon warning about fake subscription hikes - 44:00 - Keske on Benjamin's career - Steve asks Benjamin about most difficult position in career - 56:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 1 - Benjamin details out layers of the Tech Acceptance Curve - 1:07:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 2 - Benjamin reveals his own positions in Tech Acceptance Curve - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 338 - Benjamin notes Microsoft comment about us all learning AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - reboot router - Maddie asks Benjamin why her router needs reboot regularly
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Commodore, Japan, McDonald's hack, speech, Chrome, Mars - 11:00 - H1B Visa program problems - Benjamin uses Microsoft issues to highlight failings of H1B visa - 22:00 - Apple iOS26 Public Beta - Keith asks Benjamin if he'll be daring and use the Public Beta - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives a review of the new Plugable Thunderbolt dock - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin covers scam stickers and QR codes at point of sale - 44:00 - Keske on programming - Steve shares how earlier programming was far more elegant - 56:00 - Quotes to continue learning - Benjamin covers key inspirations to keep on learning - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth issues - Miguel asks Benjamin why his Bluetooth disconnects often - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 337 - Amazon's ultimatum for relocation is not simple or easy - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - freeze with HD - Omar asks about his computer freezing with external drive
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - nVidia, Bitcoin, click to cancel, right to repair, AI, reviews - 11:00 - Robotics and automation - Dr Doreen Galli gives robotics and automation observations - 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Keith tells how he spots and favors quality smartphone apps - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty revisits the Ricoh projector with more insights - 39:00 - Scam Series - mysterious convos - Benjamin warns of scam message threads that drag on forever - 44:00 - Keske on SpaceX Starship - Steve and Benjamin ponder over ideas for getting to Mars - 56:00 - Skills all IT people need - Benjamin covers what IT skills are needed, from both sides - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Nostalgia - Felix asks why nostalgia hits harder and faster than other things - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin calls out the Amazon return to office as a fiasco - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deleted files - Chloe asks Benjamin why deleted files in cloud don't register
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Amazon, Work from home, Walmart, Hertz, Commodore - 11:00 - Moral obligations trump piracy - Benjamin preaches doing the right thing with licensing - 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Doreen Galli and Benjamin talk of unremarkable Apple items - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Merlin Bird ID from Cornell Univ - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake business loan - Benjamin warns of ludicrous offers for massive business loans - 44:00 - Keske on automation - Steve and Benjamin talk many aspects of automation at work - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Travis asks what makes some routers better even with same ISP - 1:07:00 - Every company needs tech - Benjamin says that all companies need to utilize tech to succeed - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin notes that casual work chats can be used against us - 1:24:00 - Plea to donate blood - Benjamin asks to donate blood products, RedCross.org
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Etsy, 3D printing, TSA, Infinity Train, Windows 10, SoundBlaster - 11:00 - Upsides and downsides of tech - Benjamin covers both sides of how tech is changing our lives - 22:00 - Smartphone disability features - Keith and Benjamin discuss features for disabled we can all use - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks of the Plaud Note and the Plaud Notepin AI devices - 39:00 - Scam Series - how to protect - Leo advises his mother almost gave bank info, how to protect - 44:00 - Keske on pulse oximeters - Benjamin and Steve talk about infrared uses in medicine - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Megan asks why smart home devices need different apps - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Darius wants to know why companies prevent fixing ourselves - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin warns of recruitment for jobs going cold due to AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Max questions why his gaming console lags in multiplayer
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - AI, LibreOffice, Linux, ChatGPT, Chess, Microsoft, hackers - 11:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 1 - Keith and Benjamin discuss the revelations of Apple's WWDC25 - 22:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 2 - The two nerds continue to cover the latest of Apple software - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks prepping and surrendering for move to Windows 11 - 39:00 - Scam Series - protecting elderly - Jane asks Benjamin why her grandma is getting so many scams - 44:00 - Keske on Information Highway - Steve and Benjamin discuss the Information Superhighway - 56:00 - Don't let tech failures define you - Benjamin preaches to not let your tech struggles change you - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming - Savannah asks how streaming services deal with high volume - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 332 - Leo asks why it takes so long for tech issues to get resolved - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - I am not a robot - Lily asks Benjamin why websites keep asking if she's a robot
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Nintendo, heart disease, AI, em dash, Linux, SpaceX - 11:00 - User interfaces unpacked - Mark Brownstein joins Benjamin to discuss user interfaces - 22:00 - WWDC, rumors, and other things - Keith and Benjamin talk about Apple's keynotes and concerns - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the bright Ricoh 6500 luman 4k projector - 39:00 - Scam Series - in-app purchases - Benjamin laments the near scam concept of in-app purchasing - 44:00 - Keske on Webb Space telescope - Steve and Benjamin discuss the tech of Webb Space telescope - 56:00 - Kiosks bring on digital downside - Benjamin notes kiosks stats are used in worker discrimination - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Google Maps - Benjamin answers Trevor on how real-time traffic maps report - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 331 - Benjamin says next level of interviewing may get worse - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - software updates - Mateo asks Benjamin why we need to update software so much