Computer Talk Radio

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

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News and headlines for nerds - OpenAI CEO, Cybertruck, Apple, PopSci, Meta, Moon, more - 11:00 - Christmas Preparation - Benjamin gives a detailed list of Christmas Preparations - 22:00 - Examining issues with printers - Keith M. Sedor talks of some of the printer struggles and fixes - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks of Targus LED disinfection, Anker 733 powerbank - 39:00 - Scam Series - delayed shipping - Benjamin warns to not wait too long for your packages - 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Steve and Benjamin cover the evolving medical world with AI - 56:00 - Pascucci 3D - 3D printing material - Tim Casey and Keith talk of the materials involved in 3D printing - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Alexa, Spam - Bill is having problems with Alexa and TV, Jennifer with spam - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 252 - Benjamin declares that CAPTCHA is dead and needs replacing - 1:24:00 - The Shift sci-fi Christian movie - Benjamin talks up a twist of a movie with sci-fi and God mixed

This week's special full broadcast of the Computer Talk Radio Holiday Gift Guide includes: - 00:00 - More Christmas gift guides - Benjamin opens gift ideas with Eufy, VTOMAN, Cherry - 11:00 - Ideas for the general public - Marty joins with reviews of Nebia, Meatworks, Swiss Diamond - 22:00 - Keith on Apple related products - Keith dives in with a wide assortment of ideas for gifts - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty returns with Klein Tool assortment, Skil, and Brondell Bidet - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake online stores - Benjamin warns of fake online stores that are waiting to trap you - 44:00 - Printer, Car, and kitchen tech gifts - Marty talks up Image Printer, Iottie, Tucci pans, and Gourmia - 56:00 - Sound, Camera, and lattes - Marty brings more with Zvox, Reolink camera, Capresso - 1:07:00 - General Christmas tech tops - Marty continues with more tech tips for the holidays - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 251 - Benjamin talks about the evolving world of cybersecurity - 1:24:00 - Higher tech insultation - Marty closes with one more about DAP foam insultation

This week's special full broadcast of the Computer Talk Radio Holiday Gift Guide includes: - 00:00 - Dishing up the nerdy news for all - Amazon, Tesla, Apple RCS, China, Fire TV, WeWork, Disney - 11:00 - Reassess your broadband router - Time to think about the bottleneck that is your broadband router - 22:00 - Reviewing two Kershaw knives - Benjamin talks up Kershaw Heist and Iridium Black knives - 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty covers Targus disinfection light, and Anker powerbank - 39:00 - Scam Series - If you only knew - Benjamin asks if you knew it was a scammer, would you do it? - 44:00 - Keske on Christmas ideas - Steve gives some of his wishlist ideas for this Christmas season - 56:00 - Productive Work From Home - Benjamin covers productivity tips working from and at home - 1:07:00 - Black Friday Scandals to avoid - Benjamin tells how to avoid the problems this Black Friday - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series 250 - Benjamin gives reasons people struggle, yet need to follow policy - 1:24:00 - Reduce your tech - This Thanksgiving, let's actually focus on giving thanks!

This week's special full broadcast of the Computer Talk Radio Holiday Gift Guide includes: - 00:00 - Holiday Gift Guide intro and more - Introduction, Ninja Mixer, Digiorno Pizza, Gabb Watch 3, Typhur Fryer - 11:00 - Moving to whole family - Skippy PB Bites, Jolly Pets, Withings Smart Scale, Savant lights - 22:00 - Engaging with nerdier items - Tusco Planter, AcuRite Iris Weather, Dremel, MagnetPal - 31:00 - More gifts in the nerd space - Homey Homogenizer, Yeelight Cubes, Pokit Pro Meter - 39:00 - Charging up the space - Benjamin and Marty close out the first hour with Ugreen charger - 44:00 - Nerdy items for everyone - Ottocast Android, Hozo Design Ruler, North Shore EV cord, Gravastar charger - 56:00 - Keeping the guide going - Eufy Solocam S340, Ping message reader, Lumary outdoor lighting - 1:07:00 - Around the house - YouCopia organizers, Reolink security camera, Eufy Stick Vac and Mop - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series gift guide - Linksys Velop Pro 6E, Roccat keyboard, RCA Gaming Monitor - 1:24:00 - Closing comments from the nerds - Benjamin and Marty close out the Holiday Gift Guide

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - Beatles, AI, ChatGPT, Western Digital, Netflix, ransomware - 11:00 - Apple Scary Fast Fall Event (pt1) - Keith and Benjamin discuss the Apple event, and details - 22:00 - What should have been event… - Keith talks about what would have made event better - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty previews next week, Cloudicious trimmer, Anker 511 batt - 39:00 - Scam series - Knowing identity - Benjamin gives tips for avoiding scam; knowing identity - 44:00 - Keske on Artemis moon mission - Steve and Benjamin discuss NASA plans to go to moon - 56:00 - Benchmade Bugout review - Benjamin talks of nerds and knives, and reviews Bugout 535 - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Smartwatch - Benjamin explains to Daniel about smartwatch failings - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 249 - Benjamin shares that learning is important to move forward - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Expected lifespan - Grace asks Benjamin about expected lifespan of PC

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - Apple TV+, Meta, Comcast, Tesla, cold, electric cars, India - 11:00 - Keeping secure everywhere - Benjamin talks of the physical security tips in current world - 22:00 - Sealed box won't stop upgrade - Keith and Benjamin cover latest of iPhone updates in the box - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers MOES garage WiFi module, and IOTTIE mount - 39:00 - Scam series - Deadline tomorrow - Benjamin covers the Deadline Tomorrow Facebook Scam - 44:00 - Keske on computers - Steve asks and discusses what makes an actual computer - 56:00 - Fall cleaning of computers - Benjamin gives the tips you need to keep your PC humming - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - full drive, Google - Jack asks why hard drive was full fast, Rene about Google Fu - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 248 - Benjamin opines on tech vs the woke and cancel culture issues - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Upgrade concerns - Brooklynne asks Benjamin of considerations on OS upgrade

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - YouTube, Best Buy, Netflix, X, film, Sphere, Windows 11, DVDs - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - self driving cars - Celeste asks about the other areas after self driving cars - 22:00 - Phone service overseas - Keith talks about his experience with cell service in Europe - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - VTOMAN, Klein Tools, and backpacks all make Marty's list - 39:00 - Scam series - say no anytime - Benjamin encourages everyone to feel comfortable saying no - 44:00 - Keske on modern car tech - Steve and Benjamin lament lack of modern car progress - 56:00 - Listner Q&A - upgrading OS - Lucas has questions about upgrading Operating Systems - 1:07:00 - Listner Q&A - troubleshooting - Jerry asks about computer diagnosis through questioning - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 247 - Information Technology failures with business and life - 1:24:00 - Listner Q&A - I'm not spamming - Caleb asks Benjamin how to avoid being called a spammer

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerdy news from nerd view - Apple Watch, Disney, Kroger, Microsoft, Amazon, FTC, more - 11:00 - Home automation touchpoint - Benjamin shares his fascination with the smarthome concepts - 22:00 - Apples iCloud Plan sizes - Keith shares of the latest huge Apple iCloud plan sizes - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares on Eaton UPS, Apps2Car mount, Zevo insect spray - 39:00 - Scam series - Advance Fee Scam - Benjamin warns of the Advance Fee Scam, and avoidance - 44:00 - Keske on requiring modern tech - Steve shares concerns about requiring smartphones for all - 56:00 - Pascucci3D printing - Overview - Keith and Tim Casey join together for overview of 3D printing - 1:07:00 - Listner Q&A - accents, malware - Manuel asks of voice assistants and accents, Julian of malware - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 246 - Sam asks Benjamin about using non-work tech in business - 1:24:00 - Listner Q&A - learning tech skills - Owen asks for recommendations on learning computer skills

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Rethinking the hero concept - Benjamin spends a few minutes talking about heroes and tech - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Ethical tech - Stephen asks Benjamin of ethical and legal challenges coming - 22:00 - Apple iPhone 15 arrives - Keith provides initial details on his new iPhone 15 Pro Max - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the Ugreen charger, Ninja Outdoor oven - 39:00 - Scam series - identifying phish - Benjamin gives tips on avoiding variety of phishing scams - 44:00 - Keske on home power from car - Steve and Benjamin discuss idea of powering the home by EV - 56:00 - Right To Repair - Right To Repair is underoing a long battle over history - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - EMF, batt drain - Henri asks about EMF, Donna about phone battery drain - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 245 - Benjamin covers some IT policies that IT has to follow - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - monitoring - Janet asks Benjamin how to monitor resources on her computer

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news yet accessible - Hacks, Twitter, Cisco, Microsoft, Amazon, streaming, Volvo - 11:00 - 3D Printing tech and updates - Benjamin opens with the guys from Pascucci3d.com - 22:00 - Teaching about 3D printing - Keith continues to ask questions on 3D printing technologies - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Kensington Pro Fit trackball, Blaster door lubncant - 39:00 - Scam series - Voice verification - Benjamin shares Google Voice Verification scam and avoidance - 44:00 - Keske on Babbage computing - Benjamin and Steve talk about initial computing concepts - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Benjamin answers Noah on optimizing a gaming computer - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Harper asks Benjamin if smarthomes are vulnerable to hackers - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 243 - Benjamin answers as to why some IT folks are moving on - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Wipe not fix - Trent laments that techs don't want to fix computers any more