He's been in your place, and he's answered computer questions for clients, employers, friends,

and sometimes people he didn't even know. This nerd stands ready to bring you more information

to keep you aware of computers and technology, but he also encourages you to use it, understand

it, to fix it, and to reach out and embrace the future.

Now, from a nondescript server room in a top secret location, here's Benjamin Rockwell with Computer Talk Radio.

All the things we've got coming up here on this week's Computer Talk Radio.

KeyfamCedar is going to tell us how to select good hardware without just saying

brand X.

Marty's going to talk about the overabundance of AI promises that don't deliver.

Dr. Doreen Galley is going to highlight some recent scams and concerns, but she's also

on two different segments this week. She's also going to talk about recent scams and concerns, but she's also on two different segments

this week. She's also going to talk about the manifest, which is an expo on supply logistics.

Steve Keske's going to answer our question from Susie, the differences between tech, low tech,

and high tech. I'm going to give the unwritten rules of working from home, and we've got

listener questions from Sarah, who asks, is it safe to use public USB charging stations,

and Malcolm, where are we headed with battery tech in the future?

I'm also going to talk about the hidden cost of tech convenience.

All of that on this week's computer talk radio.

Of course, you can check out to the podcast at computer talk radio.com.

You can also reach us there, and you can ask us any of your computer questions,

your technology concerns,

whatever they may be. You can also phone me at 888 Nerd 888. That's 8886378. If I don't answer,

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