Computer Talk Radio

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Taxes, students, Win11, Tesla layoffs, iPhone, cyberattacks - 11:00 - DIY computing great learning - Benjamin notes that DIY computer build isn't for everyone - 22:00 - Apple Sports App - Keith and Benjamin talk sports ball and Apples new sports app - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Revolution toaster, Govee heater, Revsquared hand dryer - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Employer - Benjamin warns of fake employers and fake bouncing checks - 44:00 - Keske on Spyware - Steve and Benjamin talk about many different forms of spyware - 56:00 - Spring Cleaning - Part 1 - Benjamin details out a number of activities for spring cleaning - 1:07:00 - Spring Cleaning - Part 2 - Benjamin expands to other tech and continues to clean - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 272 - After hours tests for prospective employees is intrusive red flag - 1:24:00 - Marty Winston at NAB - Marty details NAB show (National Association of Broadcasters)

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, Microsoft, LinkedIn, BBC, Yale locks, Japanese astronaut - 11:00 - Intersection of faith and tech - Benjamin explains that both tech and faith are compatible - 22:00 - Artificial intelligence concerns - Keith and Benjamin look to future concerns over coming AI - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty gives knowledge and info on two stage furnaces - 39:00 - Scam Series - gatekeeping - Benjamin advises that we need to become our own gatekeepers - 44:00 - Keske on Smart TVs - Steve and Benjamin discuss the aspects of smart televisions - 56:00 - Government intervention is bad - Exploring just some of the downsides of government control - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - parental controls - Mary asks Benjamin about parental controls on family computer - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 272 - Benjamin explains that replacing computers regularly is needed - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - space travel - Joshua hears from Benjamin on space travel in this lifetime

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, FCC, then James has a question on securing network - 11:00 - Documenting smart house - Benjamin lays out why he's documenting smart house upgrades - 22:00 - Defending against fanboy claim - Keith points out some flaws in Apple from over the years - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty on webcams and nuances of non-verbal communications - 39:00 - Scam Series - blackmailers - Benjamin notes that blackmailers probably have nothing on you - 44:00 - Keske on 3D computer imaging - Steve and Benjamin discuss 3D computer imaging - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - heat, crashing - Jim asks about closed laptop heat, Mark's applications crashing - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - parental controls - Mary asks Benjamin about parental controls and setting up - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 271 - Benjamin warns and shares how to prepare for being hit by bus - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - turning off and on - Sam asks about why turning it off and back on is so important

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Dell, Tesla, Facebook, Ford, Florida, Apple, Phishing, Chick-fil-A - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Smart cities - Leroy asks Benjamin about smart cities, and realism of the idea - 22:00 - Addressing Apple and DOJ - Keith defends Apple against the US Department of Justice - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty explains why AI is still 10 miles away or more - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam attacks - Benjamin provides analogies as to how scammers get us - 44:00 - Keske on social media matters - Steve and Benjamin banter on the responsibility of social media - 56:00 - Tips when you hire a nerd - Benjamin gives tips and insight for when you get a nerd for hire - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - cordcutting - Ronald asks about the latest thoughts on cordcutting - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 269 - Brenda wants to know how to lead a fully remote team - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - credit cards - Michelle asks about storing credit cards on smartphones

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, Wendy's, moon, ransomware, printing, AT&T, China - 11:00 - Election manipulation returning - Benjamin warns election manipulation from Big Tech is coming - 22:00 - Recycle your old Mac - Keith tells Benjamin some ideas on keeping that old Mac alive - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty says DIY safety isn't always good… same with SawStop - 39:00 - Scam Series - Loan Fee scam - Benjamin shares that Loan Advance Fee scammers are back - 44:00 - Keske on legislating AI - Benjamin and Steve talk legislation to put the genie in the bottle - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - All-in-one mess - Benjamin advises no on All-in-ones, suggests laptop or desktop - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - viability of Linux - Carlos asks Benjamin about Linux and it's place in the world - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - personal - Benjamin rails against personal usage of company resources - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Balance of WFH - Dale seeks balance in work from home / return to office

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Election, Amazon, Apple, Hackintosh, NASA, Zillow, Glassdoor - 11:00 - Digital Marketing Techniques - Benjamin covers the good, bad, ugly of digital marketing - 22:00 - History of Thunderbolt - Keith talks up the history of Thunderbolt connectivity - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty extoles the Safer Escape ladder, as well as Klein tools - 39:00 - Scam Series - Romance scams - Benjamin advises that the Romance Scam is back and biting - 44:00 - Keske on robot bartenders - Steve asks Benjamin if he would trust a robot bartender - 56:00 - Failures happen, so what - Benjamin advises IT is full of failures, don't let them define you - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Boost performance - David asks Benjamin how to boost performance on old PC - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 270 - Ascencion asks Benjamin how she can improve her home office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - free wifi speeds - Benjamin is asked by Greg about why some WiFi is slow or fast

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - TikTok, AirBNB, Insurers, teens, broadband, Windows 11 - 11:00 - Dating app called Score - Benjamin talks of social media scores and drawbacks - 22:00 - Sometimes tech isn't fun - Keith talks of problems a client struggling with a 2nd HP failure - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty tells Benjamin of bad and good ideas for heating issues - 39:00 - Scam Series - tax scammers - Tax season brings more troubles than just the usual tax man - 44:00 - Keske on experience with games - Steve and Benjamin talk about gaming over their past years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows - Alma asks Benjamin about tips for keeping Windows going - 1:07:00 - Choosing to go to Mars and more - Benjamin tells why we should venture to space, now even more - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 268 - Benjamin shares of new term of coffee badging into the office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - flash drive power - Benjamin answers Jolie about flash drives and need for power

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Nikon, HP, Mac, MacBook Air, Facebook, cable, blood sugar - 11:00 - Benefits and challenges - Benjamin discusses ups and downs as we move into Digital Age - 22:00 - Apple Car cancellation - Keith and Benjamin cover cancelled Apple car and implications - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty tells of the Beamio wireless USB-C and HDMO options - 39:00 - Scam Series - they make mistakes - Shelly caught a remote tech scammer in a misstep - 44:00 - Keske on computers and rockets - Steve and Benjamin discuss a long history of tech and rockets - 56:00 - Computers won't replace you - Benjamin notes that we will evolve our jobs, just as in the past - 1:07:00 - Early adoption isn't always good - Benjamin lists where early adopters got burned by tech - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - webcam - Benjamin covers the various aspects of office webcam usage - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Hackintosh - Zachary asks about the Mac OS on a Dell, Benjamin says skip

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Moon, Apple, AT&T, Walmart, streaming, malware, dating - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - shopping is passe - Tracy asks Benjamin why he stopped talking about shopping - 22:00 - Bait and switch woes - Keith and Benjamin dialogue how companies change concept - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Mary warns of the Milo walkie talkie gizmo, overblown idea - 39:00 - Scam Series - scammer invoice - Benjamin warns of obvious email invoice from bad guys - 44:00 - Keske on dependency - Steve and Benjamin discuss if we are too dependent on tech - 56:00 - Technology impacts on youth - Benjamin tells of problems with youth and excess of tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - USB, damage - Emily asks about USB problems, Paul on physical protection - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - WFH - CEO over WebMD brand gets offensive and picks on workers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - spill in laptop - Christopher asks Benjamin about a spill in a laptop and handling

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Sony, Microsoft, Apple, NYPD, landlines, Amazon, Facebook - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Hackable cars - Jasmine asks Benjamin about concerns of hackable cars - 22:00 - Apple Carplay vs General Motors - Keith and Benjamin talk about in-car infotainment systems - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty brings up Inui, Tripp-Lite, and Klein Tools for review - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI and scammers - Benjamin warns there are job scams leveraging AI for reality - 44:00 - Keske on chip implants - Benjamin and Steve talk of the evolving world of chip implants - 56:00 - Dangers of computer unreality (1) - Benjamin warns of hazards of computer unreality and concerns - 1:07:00 - Dangers of computer unreality (2) - Benjamin continues on how to avoid problems in the tech world - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - NDAs - Issues of non-disclosure agreements is discused by Bbenjamin - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Home website - Benjamin advises Olivia of the hardships of setting up webserver

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi7, NAS - Benjamin opens with questions on WiFi7 and NAS drives - 11:00 - Myths about dangers on net - Benjamin discusses some of the myths that abound of danger - 22:00 - 40 years of Macintosh - Keith and Benjamin talk of 1984 Superbowl Commercial - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Klein Tools and Skilsaw are on Marty's mind this week - 39:00 - Scam Series - Loyalty rewards - Benjamin offers up strange loyalty rewards and virtual tip scam - 44:00 - Keske on seniors and robots - Steve and Benjamin discuss future world of robots helping elderly - 56:00 - Net Neutrality is a sham (part 1) - Benjamin says to look at the money flow, those asking for laws - 1:07:00 - Net Neutrality is a sham (part 2) - Why is Big Tech strong for net neutrality… because it helps them. - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 263 - Navigating computer training is a key effort in todays workplace - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - tech sabbatical - Mark asks Benjamin if he ever takes a break from tech

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - NSA, social media, Amazon, iRobot, Roomba, Disney, Neuralink - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - good or evil - Tristan asks Benjamin about the morality placement of tech - 22:00 - Artificial Intelligence - Keith and Benjamin discuss AI and it's impacts on the world - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks Scansnap scanner, and Workhorse sawhorse - 39:00 - Scam Series - Shakedown scams - Benjamin warn of scammers pulling shakedown threats - 44:00 - Keske on TelStar satellites - Benjamin and Steve discuss history of amazing communications - 56:00 - 3D printing - adhesion - Keith asks Tim of Pascucci 3D of adhesion and layers in printing - 1:07:00 - Focusing while working - Benjamin talks about eliminating distractions at home and office - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 261 - Worker choice is better on choosing return, hybrid, remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Benjamin's history - Tom asks about Benjamin's history on building computers

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Microsoft, Apple, EU, data leaks, Netflix, AI, Intuit, FTC, more - 11:00 - Tipping out of control due to tech - Benjamin tells why tipping screen was invented by tech makers - 22:00 - Apple scare tactics or not - Keith and Benjamin discuss if Apples drumbeat is real or hype - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty tells of Linksys and mesh networks to fill out your WiFi - 39:00 - Scam Series - Facebook - Benjamin tells of Facebook Marketplace buyer concerns - 44:00 - Keske on agriculture tech - Steve and Benjamin cover the evolving world of farms via tech - 56:00 - Robots won't steal your job - Benjamin talks of changing world changing jobs, not removing - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - brands, laptops - Paul asks about laptop vs desktop, Justin on brands to avoid - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 261 - Benjamin fills in the background of Quiet Hiring at the office - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - used tech - Donna asks Benjamin if he would buy a used smartphone

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Tesla, UC Berkely, YouTube, more - 11:00 - More reasons to avoid electic cars - Benjamin expands on why the electric vehicle isn't right for him - 22:00 - Apple downgrade of Apple Watch - Keith and Benjamin talk of the ongoing issues of Watch features - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks of Rokform 100W cables, and a new GAN charger - 39:00 - Scam Series - Surveys and offers - AppleCoin is bogus item being hawked to take your RealCash - 44:00 - Marty has more reviews - Comfylight, 1More, Echogear, BioBidet all get reviewed - 56:00 - Leveraging LinkedIn better - Benjamin gives tips on leveraging LinkedIn for your needs - 1:07:00 - How much internet speed - Benjamin explains the balance of how much speed is needed - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 260 - Benjamin talks of new workplace term, Loud Quitting - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - show repeats - Benjamin answers Peter as show turns 16 with no repeats

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Apple, Hertz, returns, moon, Netflix, Amazon, Wi-Fi 7, more - 11:00 - CES coverage is weak - Benjamin admits that CES is a shell of it's former self - 22:00 - Apple Vision Pro not quite right - Keith and Benjamin struggle with the Apple Vision Pro concept - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - AI deepfakes and Winston AI content spotter on Marty's mind - 39:00 - Scam Series - Surveys and offers - Avoid the idea of answering surveys for offers scam - 44:00 - Keske on Internet History - Benjamin and Steve explore the history of the Internet - 56:00 - Why Privacy Matters (Part 1) - Benjamin lays out the importance of our own privacy - 1:07:00 - Why Privacy Matters (Part 2) - Benjamin continues to hammer home importance of privacy - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 258 - Benjamin explores the workplace topic of Quiet Firing - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - clean screens - Chuck asks for approach to cleaning all manner of screens

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Opening the year with AI - Benjamin opines on the craziness of AI imposing on reality - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows specs - Abby asks about Windows supposed low requirements - 22:00 - Sedor says to backup now - Benjamin and Keith bounce around importance of backups - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty on the techy Tineco Toasty One, and Basquettes - 39:00 - Scam Series - Facebook sellers - Benjamin warns of Facebook Marketplace seller concerns - 44:00 - Keske on AI detecting cancer - Steve and Benjamin talk about real usage of supposed AI - 56:00 - Pascucci 3D and layers - Keith asks Tim Casey more details about 3D printing layers - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Digital divide - Lisa asks Benjamin about the digital divide and learning - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 258 - Benjamin starts series on workplace terms - quiet quitting - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - fewer ports - Adam asks Benjamin why fewer ports on various computers

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - dead PC, ext HDs - Closing out the year with less news and more listener questions - 11:00 - Improving responses from email - Benjamin notes how to get return engagement on e contacts - 22:00 - Sedor on Scanners - Keith and Benjamin discuss scanners and substitutions - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Kitchen tech with Kitchinvention and the Capresso Calendia - 39:00 - Scam Series - dire is not dire - Benjamin warns of announcements of dire consequences - 44:00 - Marty delivers more reviews - Reolink, Kingston, Denova, Shelly all get products reviewed - 56:00 - Top tech skills to learn - Benjamin answers question of the top computer skills to know - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - VR and AR - Samantha asks Benjamin if VR and AR will become mainstream - 1:16:00 - Nerd of the Year - Runners Up - The nerds we lost in 2024 from all manner of fields - 1:24:00 - Nerd of the Year - Memoriam - Benjamin closes with the pick who most represented nerds

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News by nerds for normal people - Apple, TSA, Family Sharing, robot food, Comcast, AI, more - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cars and networks - Simone asks about tech distraction in cars, Heidi of networking - 22:00 - Apple Watch problems - Keith and Benjamin cover Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 recall - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss CES devolution, and E3 collapse - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake bank calls - Benjamin warns of scammers calling under guise of protecting us - 44:00 - Keske on better programming - Steve and Benjamin discuss programmers thinking real world - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - learn to be a tech - Gary expresses concern and fear about going into tech field - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - stolen WiFi - Elijah asks how to deal with neighbor piggybacking on internet - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 255 - IT Professional is better used as a collaborator than a hero - 1:24:00 - Guidance on Christmas spirit - Benjamin closes out the show with Christmas guidance

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News by nerds for normal people - Tesla, Ford, E3, monopolies, CAMM2, streaming bundles - 11:00 - Technology and church - Benjamin tells of how technology and church fit so well together - 22:00 - Sometimes heros struggle - Keith and Benjamin open up about when client can't be helped - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Power items with Anker 525, VTOMAN 1500, Tripp-Lite USB - 39:00 - Scam Series - Christmas guidance - Benjamin shares general Christmas warnings of scams - 44:00 - Keske on scams against seniors - Steve and Benjamin talk of scams against vulnerable seniors - 56:00 - Nerds aren't just repairmen - Benjamin covers how the idea of nerds is so much more - 1:07:00 - Gaming chair revisit - Benjamin shares of continuing success with Secret Labs chairs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 254 - Benjamin talks of paying attention to cybersecurity concerns - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - removable media - Stacy asks Benjamin to opine on the future of removable media

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Mice, video card - Troubleshooting Rob with a mouse, August with a video card - 11:00 - Knife review - Demko Shark Lock - Nerds use knives, and this is an amazing carry knife… - 22:00 - How much tech is in your house - Keith and Benjamin compare the volume of tech in their homes - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Typhur thermometer,Iottie QI stand, Meross garage opener - 39:00 - Scam Series - they happen - Scams happen, so tell your story to everyone for awareness - 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Steve tells how sports teams are using AI to prevent injuries - 56:00 - What does Big Data know - Benjamin tells about all of the secrets that tech knows of us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Learning - Terry asks Benjamin about learning about hardware and PCs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 253 - Moving closer to paperless helped company improve - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cyberattacks - Katherin askss if her PC is vulnerable to a cyberattack