Computer Talk Radio

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, HP, CoPilot, Pebble Watch, Amazon - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - almost scammed - Dan was almost scammed, but what are the things to check - 22:00 - 10 years of Keith on the radio - Keith and Benjamin celebrate 10 years of friendship on radio - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Artiphon Chorda Music Maker Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - unpacking a scam - Benjamin unpacks a cryptoscam for general knowledge - 44:00 - Keske on old style programming - Steve compares punchcards to modern programming - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - overclocking - Luke asks if overclocking his computer voids warranty - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - balancing AI - Travis asks how to balance AI against protecting America - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 319 - Benjamin continues series rebutting return to office demands - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - media AI hype - Carlos asks if media is exaggerating risks of AI taking over jobs

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Verizon, Skype, Publisher, chess cheater, dubbing, Mark Cuban - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - digital clutter - Alex says his digital world is overwhelming, Benjamin gives tips - 22:00 - Backup Series - laptop v desktop - Keith unpacks differences of laptop and desktop backups - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty lay difference of Daylight Saving Time and Meetings - 39:00 - Scam Series - CAPTCHA scam 2 - Benjamin shares of new variant on recent CAPTCHA scam - 44:00 - Keske on tech safety - Steve and Benjamin discuss if any systems are truly safe - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - digital literacy - Taylor says she uses tech, but is she truly digitally literate - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - future of us with AI - Amy asks of the role that AI will play in future computing - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 318 - Benjamin starts new series rebutting return to office demands - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - China - Jason asks if we should be concerned about China tech spying

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Apple, Microsoft Skype, Google, Reddit, Brother printers - 11:00 - Apple hardware announcements - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new MacBook Pro and Studio - 22:00 - More talk of new Apple hardware - Benjamin and Keith continue with the new iPad Pro and iPad - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks up Bluetti AC 180 large power bank - 39:00 - Scam Series - via snail mail - Benjamin details new scam ransomware threat via snail mail - 44:00 - Keske on tech promises - Steve and Benjamin talk of tech promises over their lives - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - apartment WiFi - Drake asks how to deal with WiFi in cramped apartment setting - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - boss watching - Alyssa asks why new supervisor is watching computer activities - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 317 - Benjamin explains LinkedIn is not a place for political discourse - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - relationships - Esteban asks how to ensure tech doesn't replace relationships

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Alexa, Jeep, Framework, datacenter, Apple lawsuit, iPhone - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - free isn't free - Chris asks if app or service is free, how do they make money - 22:00 - Playing fast with beta releases - Keith asks Benjamin about his fascination with beta release - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty details BenQ X500i projector, Earfun Air Pro 4 earbuds - 39:00 - Scam Series - new term mishing - Benjamin details out the new scam term called mishing - 44:00 - Keske on social media - Steve and Benjamin talk through boon or bust on social media - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - online person - Zed asks how to make his online persona more authentic - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - mesh or extender - Adrian asks Benjamin if he should go mesh or network extender - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 316 - Benjamin talks about disturbing increase in ghost jobs - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - getting ahead - Ron asks how to get ahead in the tech world and business

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Uber, Amazon, Microsoft, Humane, James Bond, hearing - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows 11 - Miller asks if upgrading to Windows 11 is safe or neccessary - 22:00 - iPhone 16e launch comments - Keith and Benjamin discuss latest iPhone release announcement - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Shoxz Openmeet UC bone conduction headset - 39:00 - Scam Series - LinkedIn friends - Benjamin warns of mysterious friends reaching out on LinkedIn - 44:00 - Keske on most amazing tech - Benjamin and Steve talk about what tech astonished most in life - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - local backups - Samantha asked why to bother with local backups vs cloud - 1:07:00 - LiListener Q&A - TV streaming - Tricia asks for a rundown of all major streaming services - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 316 - Mike asks more about leveraging tech to stay ahead at work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - charging - Megan asks Benjamin about smartphone not charging

Transcribed - Published: 22 February 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - ChatGPT, Tubi, Apple Intelligence, Blue Origin, backdoors - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - children - Emily asks Benjamin advise on responsible children tech usage - 22:00 - Non-Apple programs - Keith tells of non-Apple programs better than Apple version - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks TopJobLab Boba chair and 73andSunny Roku grips - 39:00 - Scam Series - vague job scam - Benjamin warns of vague job ads offering few details - 44:00 - Keske on TV technology - Steve and Benjamin discuss how TV has improved through tech - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - securing home net - Peter asks Benjamin for top tips on securing home network - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - wearable tech - Isidore asks about wearable tech and our interactions with PCs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 315 - Jordan asks Benjamin about staying relevant with work tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - EMF and 5G - Patricia asks if we need worry about EMF and 5G effects

Transcribed - Published: 15 February 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Deepseek, AI, Disney, space, Starliner, AppleCare, speeding - 11:00 - Solar Panel Payoff in how long - Benjamin works solar panel numbers and it's not pretty - 22:00 - SIMs and Maxis games - Keith and Benjamin talk about The Sims, SimCity, and more - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty extols Asus Zenbook Duo UX8406 dual screen notebook - 39:00 - Scam Series - CAPTCHA scam - Benjamin says extra hoops in this CAPTCHA scam are a sign - 44:00 - Keske on technology backdoors - Steve and Benjamin discuss technology backdoors over years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - disappointing tech - Brian asks of most disappointing tech over last 40 years - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital nomad - Amy asks Benjamin if digital nomad lifestyle still workable - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 314 - Benjamin concludes IT burnout with advise of how to handle - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - flash drive lifespan - James asks if flash drive is dependable for long term storage

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Pebble Watch, DeepSeek, drones, Verizon, Starbucks, Stripe - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - five years of wfh - Tina asks Benjamin to look back at 5 years of work from home - 22:00 - DeepSeek and controversy - Keith and Benjamin talk on the latest AI engine from China - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty touts Harney Teas, and Benjamin adds tech side - 39:00 - Scam Series - unsolicited PDF - Benjamin warns of scammer PDFs coming to your smartphones - 44:00 - Keske on metal detection history - Benjamin and Steve talk about metal detection over the years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - ransomware - Brad asks for steps to take if hit by ransomware or virus - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - epilepsy warnings - Dwight asks about epilepsy warnings on video games - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 313 - Benjamin tells of recognizing and preventing burnout in IT - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - balancing tech - Mateo asks how to balance tech with biblical calls for rest

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - TikTok, Netflix, FTC, AirTags, police, Bambu, ransomware - 11:00 - Technology values and products - Benjamin explains value within technology, and what to buy - 22:00 - Computer consulting weirdos - Keith and Benjamin talk about some of their wierdest clients - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty proves that meetings are mind-numbing with statistics - 39:00 - Scam Series - changed number - Benjamin calls out changed number scam over text messages - 44:00 - Keske on radar - Benjamin and Steve talk of radar over the years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - VR and AR - David asks if business virtual and augmented reality will work - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - reconciling God - Sarah asks Benjamin how to reconcile AI with belief in God - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 312 - Benjamin tells why IT professionals are prone to burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - sub for sub - Sam asks Benjamin about social media follows and tricks

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - TikTok, New York, DJI, AGI, JP Morgan, hotel prices - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Chinese spies - Michael expresses worry about China spying on individuals - 22:00 - TikTok may not affect us as much - Keith and Benjamin discuss pain points of TikTok and otehrs - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Powering up at tradeshows, j5create power bank - 39:00 - Scam Series - bypassing scam - Benjamin shares how scammers try to bypass protections - 44:00 - Keske on sonar - Benjamin and Steve discuss the details of Sonar - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - pushing privacy - Caleb wants to know how to push back against surveillance - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tech singularity - Danielle asks if the Technological Singularity will ever happen - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 311 - Benjamin shares his experience of IT worker burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - automatic watches - Allison asks Benjamin about his mechanical watches

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - CES2025, Apple, factcheckers, LA fires, net neutrality - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - neighbor WiFi - James coming to grips after neighbor changes WiFi password - 22:00 - Apple overall wishes in 2025 - Benjamin lists out his biggest Apple 2025 wishes to Keith - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss the implications of CES overall - 39:00 - Scam Series - challenge response - Benjamin shares that we all need to develop passphrases - 44:00 - Keske on helping seniors with tech - Luis asks Steve and Benjamin how to help senior citizens - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - flash drive safety - John asks Benjamin if flash drive from dealership is safe to use - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - purchasing - Mark asks how to balance desire against practical purchases - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 310 - Benjamin calculates simple math of when to upgrade computer - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - staying faithful - David wants to ensure tech doesn't lead him away from God

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Opener then commentary on AI - Eddie asks Benjamin about why he's got issues with AI - 11:00 - How much Internet speed needed - Benjamin notes how to tell how much internet speed you need - 22:00 - Apple overall wishes in 2025 - Keith expresses his wishlist for Apple top-down changes in 2025 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin talk about CES announcements next week - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Merchange - Benjamin details out the Fake Merchant Trap and avoidance - 44:00 - Keske on online video games - Benjamin and Steve discuss first online video games - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - keep buying PCs - Ryan laments how we have to keep buying new computers - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthomes - Christine asks if developing smarthomes saves electricity - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 309 - Mandy asks Benjamin of RSU stocks as part of compensation - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - broken tablet - Greg asks if it is worth repairing a broken screen or to replace

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - Benjamin recaps some of the biggest tech stories from 2024 - 11:00 - Info to AI can be dangerous - Benjamin details out information you should never give to AI - 22:00 - Sedor Backup Series (Part 4) - Keith continues the series with first Time Machine experience - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty looks back with his views of how 2024 went in tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI driven scams - 2024 led to use of AI driven scams, Benjamin warns of more - 44:00 - Keske on humanized robots - Steve and Benjamin discuss robots and humanization - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Work from home - Cindi has questions about building work from home productivity - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Moore's law - Assas asks if Moore's law is broken as CPU Mhz doesn't climb - 1:16:00 - Runnersup for Nerd Of The Year - Runners up for Nerd Of The Year, from all walks of life - 1:24:00 - Nerd Of The Year 2024 - Benjamin details Nerd Of The Year, whose life impacted us all

Transcribed - Published: 28 December 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - Apple, iPhone, Elon Musk, Tplink, hidden fees, Walmart, NASA - 11:00 - Warranty protections by law - Benjamin covers the 1970s Magnusson Moss Warranty act - 22:00 - Apple Intelligence lackluster - Keith and Benjamin talk about rudderless Apple ideas - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty with Anker charger, projector, and special j5create cable - 39:00 - Scam Series - Amazon renewal - Benjamin details a urgent but fake Amazon renewal notice - 44:00 - Keske on military robot usage - Steve and Benjamin banter over military usage of robots - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - defragmenting - Harry asks why we no longer have to defragment hard drives - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tablet usage down - Tracy asks about viability of tablets for full time computing - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 308 - Return to office mandates are sending high performers packing - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - blu ray players - Benjamin tells Jerry that the demise of Blu Ray players is coming

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - FBI, blu-ray, OpenAI, ACLU, police, Amazon, Win11, YouTube - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - self driving cars - Benjamin answers Carolyn about self driving cars and future - 22:00 - Updates across all Apple OS - Keith tells of the many updates to Apples Operating Systems - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Sharper Image mirror, Anker 3D printer and power bank - 39:00 - Scam Series - Sams Club card - Benjamin tells of Sams Club card scam that looks real but isn't - 44:00 - Keske on usage of LASERs - Steve talks more about the history of LASERs over the years - 56:00 - Timeless Tips for the Season - Benjamin gives timeless tips for prepping for Christmas Eve - 1:07:00 - Tech Support for family - Benjamin prepares you to be tech support at family gatherings - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 307 - This is not the time to sit back and relax on job hunting - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - be in the moment - Ned asks if it is better to be in the moment, Benjamin answers

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the expansive nerd world - Bitcoin, Google, FBI, hackers, China, brain rot, Amazon, FTC - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - RasPi vs mini PC - Benjamin tells Eric of options of Raspberry PI vs Win11 mini PC - 22:00 - Backup Series Part 3 - Keith and Benjamin discuss Time Capsule Hardware history - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty extols the upside of the Otterbox Defender case - 39:00 - Scam Series - traffic citation - Benjamin unloads on urgent, and yet fake traffic citation - 44:00 - Keske on mapping of USS Arizona - Steve and Benjamin talk about 3d mapping of Pearl Harbor icon - 56:00 - More Marty reviews for gifts - Marty with j5create webcam, wormhole switch, docking station - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - multitasking - Amy asks Benjamin how to fix slow computer while multitasking - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 306 - Benjamin tells Jonathan that pro resume writers are far better - 1:24:00 - Southwest new rules from statistics - Benjamin explains decision was stats driven, AI will drive future

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2024

Weekly BroaThis week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Opener and Question - morals - Richard asks about the moral tech issues coming in the future - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - setup home office - Kenneth asks Benjamin how to setup new business office at home - 22:00 - Purchasing a used Mac or PC - Benjamin and Keith banter about tips when purchasing used - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty dives into trigonometry for solving problems in tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - bad PayPal email - Benjamin blazes through a poorly written email to explain scams - 44:00 - Keske on lack of AI ability - Steve tells how artificial intelligence can't do comedy or music - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - gaming PC - Michael learns how to drive better performance on gaming PC - 1:07:00 - Staying safe in holidays - Various tips and tricks to stay safe during holiday season - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 305 - Benjamin preps for business needs during coming surge in AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - women in tech - Isabelle hears of women who made tech great over the years dcasts of Computer Talk Radio

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Netflix, Amazon, Shazam, Apple, Microsoft, rare earth, Google - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - tech evils - Benjamin answers Larry's concerns about technology evils - 22:00 - iFixit toolkit review with Sedor - Benjamin and Keith both give high marks for iFixit and toolkit - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares how components have changed over the years - 39:00 - Scam Series - robocall playback - Benjamin plays back robocall attempt posing as Amazon - 44:00 - Keske on Mars colonization - Benjamin is asked if he thinks Mars will ever be colonized - 56:00 - Synology BeeStation review - Benjamin talks Synology BeeStation and Black Friday deals - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital cameras - Charlie asks about the state of the digital camera industry - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 304 - Benjamin says 70 hour workweek proposed by Infosys is crazy - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Black Friday - Shawn asks Benjamin for tips and tricks for Black Friday

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Netflix, rare earth, 23andMe, Apple, passwords, Hertz, Tesla - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - mic, noise, wifi - Tudy asks of microphones and noise, David of wifi connectivity - 22:00 - Sedor Backup Series Part 2 - Keith tells Benjamin of the introduction of Apple Time Machine - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives smart holiday shopping tips for working from home - 39:00 - Scam Series - holiday scammers - Benjamin warns that holiday scammers are lining up - 44:00 - Keske on QR and barcodes - Steve and Benjamin talk about future of QR codes and barcodes - 56:00 - Dark Patterns revisited (Part 2) - Benjamin shares of Dark Patterns after FTC Click To Cancel rule - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 303 - Benjamin continues to warn of more Dark Patterns on Internet - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 303 - Benjamin tells Oscar that AI resumes don't show the real you - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - moral decline - Benjamin answers Tom about thread showing moral decline

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Non-political, Netflix, Japan, SpaceX, Mozilla, Microsoft Copilot - 11:00 - AI business is far more hype - Benjamin covers the hype surrounding artificial intelligence - 22:00 - Dialing back the notifications - Keith and Benjamin discuss stoppage of unending notifications - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty expresses delight in Ashampoo PDF Pro 4 software - 39:00 - Scam Series - many questions - Benjamin says not to answer every question posed on internet - 44:00 - Keske on smartphones for elderly - Steve and Benjamin extol the upsides of smartphones for elderly - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - organization - Thalia asks about brain-computer interfaces and future - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 302 - Morgan asks Benjamin how to best organize workspace - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 302 - Benjamin says everyone should learn more about tech to evolve - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - offline printer - Tom asks Benjamin why his wireless printer keeps going offline

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Dropbox, Netflix, McDonalds, Microsoft, Google, fake reviews - 11:00 - Apple announcements iMac - Keith and Benjamin cover Apple Announcement of new iMac - 22:00 - Apple Mac Mini and Macbook Pro - Keith continues with the new Apple Mac Mini and Macbook Pro - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty addresses that calendar costs need to be accounted for - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake profiles - Benjamin warns about fake profile builders and scams - 44:00 - Keske on Heinrich Hertz - Steve references knowledge that is high tech, and 150 years old - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - printer jams - Emily asks about smart speakers, Kevin about smart lights - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 301 - Mark is struggling with printer jams and Benjamin gives help - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 301 - IT workers over 40 need to be valued more for their soft skills - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - digital privacy - Sarah asks Benjamin about maintaining digital privacy

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Apple, Bitcoin, Amazon, Netflix, AI, Meta Orion, FTC lawsuit - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - automation tools - Kevin asks Benjamin of streamlining workflows with automation - 22:00 - History of Mac Backups - Keith and Benjamin talk history of Apple / Mac Backups - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss different electronics connectors - 39:00 - Scam Series - immediate luminary - Benjamin warns of celebrity endorsements that may not be real - 44:00 - Keske on medicine - Benjamin and Steve talk x-ray, sonigram, and MRI over years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - infleunce of gaming - Alex asks Benjamin the best way to organize digital files - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 300 - Benjamin shares with Luc the influence of gaming on PCs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 300 - Benjamin says interviews without talk of wages are worthless - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - attachments - Bryan asks reasons why email attachments might not send

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Apple, Google, SpaceX, Steam, fake meat, click-to-cancel - 11:00 - AI is not coming for your job - Benjamin says to let go of the hype, AI is not danger to your job - 22:00 - Apple Mini 7 released - Keith and Benjamin talk about the Apple Mini 7 announcement - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mart unpacks the new standard of connection, USB 4 - 39:00 - Scam Series - Meta can't use info - Benjamin highlights that repost opens you up as scammer target - 44:00 - Keske on Moore's Law - Benjamin and Steve talk up Moore's law and it's impacts - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - VPN location - Jake asks Benjamin how to address laptop overheating - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 299 - Marie wants to know why VPN reports her location accurately - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 299 - IT workers need more mentors, and to become mentors - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - exercise goal - Michael asks Benjamin about exercise goal errors in his favor

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Nobel, Google, Amazon, Apple, backdoors, Uber, Archive - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - VR and AR advances - Thomas asks if VR and AR will replace traditional interfaces - 22:00 - iPhone satellite text messages - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new satellite feature on iPhones - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about thinking and planning ahead for Christmas - 39:00 - Scam Series - Lego website hack - Lego website hack promotes cryptocurrency and shows future - 44:00 - Keske on asteroid tracking - Steve and Benjamin talk about NASA tracking asteroids - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - aftgermarket tech - David's doorbell sensitivity, and Casey's dual monitor questions - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 298 - Jennifer asks about tech features overdriving car sales - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 298 - Benjamin adivses that nerds are interested in helping you - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - external hard drive - Mia asks why her external hard drive isn't showing on PC

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Tesla, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Babylon Bee, NotebookLM - 11:00 - Impacts of Helene on tech - Benjamin talks about Spruce Pine, NC, a source of quartz - 22:00 - iPhones saving lives - Keith talks about how iPhones are saving lives after hurricane - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks of Rokform, Z-wave Z-Station, Wago connectors - 39:00 - Scam Series - Bitcoin ATM scam - Benjamin explains anyone asking you to do Bitcoin is a scammer - 44:00 - Keske on Lander to IO - Steve and Benjamin talk about space exploration of moon IO - 56:00 - Synology BeeDrive review - Tony asks about smarphone drain, Matt about mesh net speeds - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 297 - Benjamin touts simplest option for backups, Synology BeeDrive - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 297 - Benjamin talks about upsides to LinkedIn OpenToWork tag - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Parts from old PC - Bryce asks Benjamin what is still salvagable from old computer

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Kaspersky, UltraAV, Meta AR glasses, click to cancel, Disney+ - 11:00 - Entertainment vs reflection - Benjamin points out neverending world of entertainment - 22:00 - Lack of allure for iPhone 16 - Keith asks Benjamin why he's reluctant to get iPhone 16 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Kubb mini fanless PC and EtherPro 31 foot USB-C cord - 39:00 - Scam Series - jury duty scam - Benjamin warns of scary Jury Duty scam plaguing many - 44:00 - Keske on Bluetooth - Steve and Benjamin discuss evolving bluetooth protocol - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - 8K TV screens - Benjamin rebels against Central Bank Digital Currency - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 296 - Carol asks Benjamin if it's time to purchase 8K TV screens - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 296 - Andy asks Benjamin how to stand out in the work world - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - used vs new - Larry asks Benjamin about used, refurbished, and new PCs

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - YouTube, iPhone, passports, Amazon, Oracle, pagers, WiFi - 11:00 - Fall Smartphone Cleaning - Benjamin walks through the things to do in Fall for smartphones - 22:00 - Apple bits from Keith - Keith talks on new releases, AppleID, Apple account changes - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares with Benjamin about the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI products - Scammers are using AI to create non-existant products - 44:00 - Keske on air traffic control - Steve talks about FAA and aircraft ground guidance software - 56:00 - Poor customer service via AI - Benjamin reflects on taking time before thinking a job is done - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 295 - Benjamin tells of the problems with AI and customer service - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 295 - Benjamin gives tips on dealing with and overcoming burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - nerd credentials - Traci asks Benjamin common question about being a nerd

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Doxxing, Police, trade-in, downgrades, Apple Card, warnings - 11:00 - Apple September event (pt1) - Keith opines if the event was revolutionary or evolutionary - 22:00 - Apple September event (pt2) - Keith continues his piece-apart on the iPhone event - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty closes out the four part series on microphones - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI robocall loan - Benjamin pieces apart a scam robocall about a loan - 44:00 - Keske on censorship - Steve discusses how state censorship is fracturing the internet - 56:00 - History to mesh WiFi - Benjamin guides to not ask nerds to do illegal activities - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 294 - Benjamin gives the history from early to mesh WiFi - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 294 - Benjamin reports on expierience and identifying burnout - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Starliner slights - Nessa asks if Benjamin feels bad over slights against Starliner

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Microsoft, Starliner, DJI Neo, Alexa, politics, YubiKey, Verizon - 11:00 - Synology 923+ setup - Benjamin talks purchase choices, and easy Synology 923+ setup - 22:00 - Apple password reset frustrations - Keith encounters random delays resetting Apple passwords - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty continues with Part 3 of Audio Technica mic discussion - 39:00 - Scam Series - odd claim - Benjamin talks about odd claim to wife about owed toll monies - 44:00 - Keske on Hedey Lamar - Steve talks about Hedey Lamar and her contributions to tech - 56:00 - Tech during church service is OK - Benjamin warns company computer for personal use is bad idea - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 293 - Benjamin covers the idea of using tech for Bible reading - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 293 - Benjamin notes the changing face of hours needed for work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - upgrade RAM - Tim asks Benjamin about memory upgrade path on laptop

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Police, subtitles, Telegram, Boeing, SpaceX, Apple, OpenAI - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - purchasing online - Mitzy asks Benjamin about different online purchase options - 22:00 - Cruise Ship Technologies - Keith and Benjamin discuss his latest cruise and on-board tech - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty continues with Part 2 of a microphone discussion - 39:00 - Scam Series - warning signs - Benjamin shows warning signs to watch for and just move past - 44:00 - Keske on the power of CAD - Steve and Benjamin discuss CAD programs and design - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - censorship - Denny asks about the basics and option of build your own PC - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - John asks if social media platforms should have censorship - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - Jurassic Park (movie) problems attributed to scope creep - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - broken screen - Debbie asks Benjamin about cracked screen on smartphone

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - Boeing, SpaceX, Disney, keyboards, noncompetes, Microsoft - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - smart homes - Dresden asks about challenges and upsides to smart homes - 22:00 - A look back at old tech - Benjamin shows Keith an old USR Palm Pilot, and talk old tech - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty starts a series on microphones (Audio Technica BP40) - 39:00 - Scam Series - charge scare tactic - Benjamin tells of how they build reaction through pricey charge - 44:00 - Keske on online learning - Benjamin and Stever discuss some of the changes to education - 56:00 - End of ownership is coming closer - Mary asks Benjamin is AI is a movie level threat or hype - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - Benjamin laments the evolving demise of our own property - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 291 - Benjamin explains what tech debt is, and concerns for handling - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - small print - Benjamin answers Mikes concerns about small print manuals

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News and Opinions - AI fake news, robot waiters, FTC review, Disney, licenses - 11:00 - Planning for your next job - Benjamin talks about the Great Resignation 2.0 and your plans - 22:00 - Apple TV+ vs Netflix - Keith tells Benjamin why he likes Apple TV+ streaming content - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty Winston reviews the Grabo Powered Suction Lifter - 39:00 - Scam Series - scams through ads - Benjamin covers how ads are being used by scammers - 44:00 - Keske on electric airplanes - Benjamin and Steve talk about the world of electric air travel - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Deepfakes - Benjamin revisits Net Neutrality as recent hot button topic - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 290 - Nicole asks Benjamin about the impacts of political deepfakes - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 290 - Benjamin shares Synology NAS is better for some than a server - 1:24:00 - Computer Talk Radio Review policy - Benjamin covers the review policy of Computer Talk Radio

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Noting the news of the nerd world - Google, Apple, X, FCC, Starliner, Logitech, breach, Dell, Stripe - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - destroy hard drive - Kristi asks how to remove and destroy hard drive before ewaste - 22:00 - Learning patience with tech - Keith and Benjamin discuss how some people need patience - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews the BlackMagic Design Ultra HD Smartscope - 39:00 - Scam Series - review product - Benjamin details scam that offers reward for Amazon review - 44:00 - Keske on space travel - Steve asks Benjamin if he would be willing to go into space - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Alexa listening - Jake asks Benjamin choice between cable vs fiber vs Starlink - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 289 - Terry notes Alexa always listening, and asks Benjamin if concern - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 289 - Benjamin says to learn and prepare for layoffs and job hunting - 1:24:00 - New term - AI washing - Benjamin notes that the demand for AI is so high, that some lie

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Noting the news of the nerd world - China, pre-crime, NASA, Boeing, Amazon, Google, DJI drones - 11:00 - Synology NAS 923+ explaination - Benjamin starts off a short series on Network Attached Storage - 22:00 - Google Podcasts shutting down - Keith explains his experience with leaving Google Podcasts - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews the new Logitech MX BRIO 705 webcam - 39:00 - Scam Series - update credit card - Benjamin covers company shutting down but wants card update - 44:00 - Keske on printers over the years - Steve and Benjamin talk about all varieties of printers from past - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Encryption - Benjamin talks about determining if it's time to replace your PC - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 288 - Misty asks Benjamin how encryption and compression work - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 288 - Benjamin talks job scams, ghost jobs, and zero intent inverviews - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - spy tools - Benjamin assures Mark that electromagnetic spy tools are rare

Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - SearchGPT, cookies, Disney+, ransomware, Tesla, Google - 11:00 - Crowdstrike outage detailed - Benjamin shares how Crowdstrike took down 8.5 million PCs - 22:00 - Slow news cycles breed rumors - Keith and Benjamin chatter on about slow news cycle effects - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the recent HITEK hotel expo, and limited tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - Malvertising - Scammers are pleading for donations, by pretending to be real - 44:00 - Keske on chess computers - Steve and Benjamin chat about Deep Blue and Gary Kasparov - 56:00 - Technology Adoption Curve pt2 - Benjamin covers the Technology Adoption Curve and setbacks - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 287 - Benjamin continues by describing how he sometimes leads - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 287 - Drew asks Benjamin if it's OK to use artificial intelligence at work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - long boot times - Joe asks Benjamin why his computer takes so long to boot

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - Microsoft, NASA, HP printers, Amazon Prime, DJI drones - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - identifying product - Kari hears Benjamin state if you aren't sure of the product… - 22:00 - iOS 18 and public beta programs - Keith and Benjamin discuss factors for trying beta software - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Hisense Roku TV and experiences with antennas - 39:00 - Scam Series - Malvertising - Benjamin warns of basic concerns to avoid malvertising - 44:00 - Keske on automation over years - Benjamin and Steve talk about mass production and automation - 56:00 - Dystopia may be closer than… - Benjamin answers Bobby on 3rd party items, Elizabeth on wifi - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 286 - Benjamin sees George Orwell's nightmares are getting closer - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 286 - Benjamin observes hushed hybrid, and notes the problems - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - overheating tech - JD asks how to address summertime heat with his smartphone

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd news that affects us all - Redbox, NASCAR, Meta, Intel, Amazon Prime, Samsung - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - stop doomscrolling - Emma asks Benjamin his guidance to stop doomscrolling habits - 22:00 - Missing some old day tech work - Keith and Benjamin talk of yesteryear, and troubleshooting past - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews the Anker Nebula Cosmos 4K projector for Ben - 39:00 - Scam Series - Apple and MFA - Benjamin advises to enable MFA in latest attacks on Apple - 44:00 - Keske on romance scam issues - Steve brings up the latest variations in romance scam category - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - laptop buys - Benjamin laments current stance of not getting info from China - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 285 - Eddie asks Benjamin about computer buys for college bound - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 285 - Benjamin notates recent study on the costs of IT downtime - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - weather apps - Benjamin answers Derek on his favorite weather forecasting

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - Nerd Myths instead of news - Benjamin chooses to relax and chat about nerd myths for holiday - 11:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the nuances of modern video projectors - 22:00 - Drive space lost to RAID array - Keith shares of RAID array setup that shared wrong numbers - 31:00 - Listener Q&A - printer usage - Seamus asks Benjamin if people are using printers less - 39:00 - Scam Series - I'm gonna miss them - Benjamin shares scam designed to get you to click through - 44:00 - Keske on driver maps in cars - Steve shares knowledge of original driver maps (like GPS) - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi security - Benjamin makes a case for technology to serve us, not rule us - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 284 - Jasper asks Benjamin how to improve network and WiFi security - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 284 - Benjamin covers recent study on remote work, and how to adapt - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deleted files - Brian asks how to recover deleted files, and Benjamin explores

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - MTV, Assange, Korea, NASA, SpaceX, Kaspersky, Amazon - 11:00 - Space travel for commoners - Fred asks if the common man will ever get to travel in space - 22:00 - Apples new hardware continued - Keith defends the idea of Apple locking people out of AI - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty extols virtues of Horl Knife Sharpener to Benjamin - 39:00 - Scam Series - Safe Bank Account - Benjamin details a Safe Bank Account scam used to steal money - 44:00 - Keske on modern cyberwarfare - Steve and Benjamin discuss the escalations of cyber warfare - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - warranty plans - Benjamin shares various tech learnings to go to the next level - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 283 - Christopher asks if extended warranties are worth their price - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 283 - Benjamin explores a journey of an IT Professional to current date - 1:24:00 - CordBrick and DeskBrick review - Benjamin's cleaning his desk and finds a treasure in CordBrick

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Dell, DJI, AI politician, Adobe, McDonals, Fisker, Apple, NASA - 11:00 - InfoComm convention review - Marty shares with Benjamin of his experiences at InfoComm - 22:00 - Carplay seems underwhelming - Benjamin asks Keith as to if CarPlay wasn't supposed to be more - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty and Benjamin discuss the Anker Mach V1 Stick Vacuum - 39:00 - Scam Series - Change WiFi pass - Benjamin urges you to change your wifi password right away - 44:00 - Keske on Raytheon history - Benjamin and Steve talk about Raytheon history, microwaves - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - coding skills - Benjamin answers James about key tech impacts of COVID - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 282 - Thomas asks Benjamin how he can improve his coding skills - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 282 - Stephen asks Benjamin how to stay connected while remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - phones on planes - Kimberly asks age-old question about smartphones on planes

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Microsoft, AI, Sleep, Jabra, Musk, Apple, DJI, Best Buy, Boeing - 11:00 - Apple WWDC24 highlights - Keith and Benjamin discuss Apple WWDC announcements - 22:00 - Apple WWDC24 highlights (cont) - Keith continues talking about iOS, WatchOS, MacOS, and more - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks NWM on-ear speakers, MyManu translating earbud - 39:00 - Scam Series - multifactor auth - Benjamin issues action item to check multifactor authentication - 44:00 - Keske on cryptocurrencies - Benjamin and Steve discuss crypto drawbacks and scams - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Win11, reboots - Benjamin talks about how some threats are internal employees - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 281 - Daniel asks of Win11 upgrade, Thomas of spurious reboots - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 281 - Eric asks, how do I ensure online security for my small business - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing drive - Kenneth asks Benjamin about hooking up old drive to new PC

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Microsoft, Adobe, Spotify, Apple, Netflix, Boeing, Nvidia - 11:00 - Continue the quest for tech - Benjamin urges people to continue on quest to understand tech - 22:00 - Too many features premium only - Benjamin laments with Keith about changing feature landscape - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Leviton Decora Smart outdoor plugs and switches - 39:00 - Scam Series - change passwords - Benjamin issues action item for this month, change passwords - 44:00 - Keske on modern forensics - Steve covers how the world of forensics is changing with tech - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - problems evolving - Yvonne wants to know how to keep from getting lost in tech - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 280 - Wayne asks Benjamin how tech problems evolved over career - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 280 - Michael wants to know how company server rooms keep cool - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing screen - Tanya asks Benjamin if replacing smartphone screen is worth it

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Amazon, Grubhub, Ticketmaster, Christies, hearing, Apple - 11:00 - Cashless society concerns - Benjamin rails against government required digital currencies - 22:00 - Reusing old Mac hardware - Keith and Benjamin discuss using old Mac hardware differently - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks OWC Envoy Pro Mini, Gourmia Espresso Maker - 39:00 - Scam Series - Venmo mistakes - Benjamin cautions not to refund accidental credits on Venmo - 44:00 - Keske on synthetic diamonds - Steve and Benjamin discuss some properties of fake diamonds - 56:00 - LinkedIn is important - Roy asks about smaller tech things we might want to have - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 279 - Benjamin urges a friend to adopt and make use of LinkedIn - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 279 - A shifting workplace needs some thought on all sides - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Slow tech - Rick asks Benjamin if tech companies intentionally slow tech

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - LiveNation, ChatGPT 4o, Apple, Hertz, Amazon, lithium, Boeing - 11:00 - Microsoft Recall is scary - Benjamin opines on Microsoft Recall, a voluntary spy software - 22:00 - Web hosting and email migration - Keith and Benjamin discuss options for email and webhosting - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks kitchen tech with Blendi Blender and HeatMate Grill - 39:00 - Scam Series - Microsoft in person - Benjamin tells about fake Microsoft employees picking up cash - 44:00 - Keske on old technologies - Steve and Benjamin talk movie Wargames and tech memories - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Defragging - Benjamin lists the different levels of self-driving vehicles - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 278 - Kathy asked about defragging, Edward of offbrand printer ink - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 278 - Mary asks Benjamin about tech ergonomics and wellness - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - social media - Chuck asks of devolution of social media and ensuing problems

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Google, VMware, Apple, Samsung, Word, SpaceX, Boeing - 11:00 - Northern Lights and the threat - Benjamin talks of the possiblity of electromagnetic sun storms - 22:00 - Apple iPad introspective musings - Benjamin and Keith discuss iPad after a week of evaluating - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks Software as a Service (SaaS) and how it works - 39:00 - Scam Series - 400k truck scam - Benjamin talks about odd sweepstakes offer of a military truck - 44:00 - Keske on pilotless military aircraft - Benjamin and Steve banter on how Skynet might arrive - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - obvious hacks - Benjamin talks about updates to the backup philosophy - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 277 - Lori asks if it wouldn’t be obvious if her computer was hacked - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 277 - Benjamin notes that IT teams may work off hours, get over it - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - hard drive scams - Katelyn asks about hard drives that don't deliver the gigs

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, teens, Amazon, Boeing, TikTok, Tesla, Dell, Matter 1.3 - 11:00 - Selecting Benjamin's next iPad - Keith and Benjamin discuss the quandry of Benjamin's iPad - 22:00 - Apple iPad announcement event - Continued coverage regarding the Apple iPad and Pencil event - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty notes that virtual doctor visits are moving backward - 39:00 - Scam Series - codewords - Benjamin notes a way to drive security through codewords - 44:00 - Keske on tornado tracking - Steve tells how tech enabled tornado tracking improvements - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Macs and viruses - Joshua asks Benjamin his thoughts on smart appliances - 1:07:00 - Professional IT Series - 276 - Patricia asks about computer malware on the Apple Macs - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 276 - Christopher seeks guidance on work-life balance while remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - megapixels - Linda inquires of Benjamin as to if megapixels matter anymore

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Marriott, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Rabbit AI, DJI, BASIC - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - more memory - Dwight asks Benjamin if more memory will speed up computer - 22:00 - Changing lifetimes for replacing - Keith and Benjamin discuss the lifetimes for various hardware - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Fujitsu scanner, Targus GAN charger, Streamlabs sensors - 39:00 - Scam Series - another email - Benjamin shares another email, and pieces it apart how it works - 44:00 - Keske on our ancestors - Steve talks possibility of ancestors adapting to modern tech - 56:00 - Tech smartphone addiction (pt 1) - Benjamin details how you can start diagnosing your addiction - 1:07:00 - Tech smartphone addiction (pt 1) - Benjamin continues with more details for identifying - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 275 - Nina asks how she can help the IT folks if she works via remote - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - www and internet - Delphine asks Benjamin difference between WWW and internet

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2024

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes: - 00:00 - News of the nerd world - TikTok, Google, Mercedes, FTC, neutrality, IRS, FCC, Netflix - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - paranoia or privacy - Walt asks Benjamin if he's paranoid about protecting privacy - 22:00 - Purchasing changing with AI - Keith asks Benjamin if purchasing needs to change with AI - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Tovolo food cover, Blackmagic brand video SDI convertors - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI voice tech - AI voice scam tries to smack down Benjamin's defences - 44:00 - Keske on senior tech usage - Steve and Benjamin discuss options for senior adoption of tech - 56:00 - You work for a tech company - Benjamin explains how we all work for tech companies - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - eye strain - Dawn asks Benjamin on how to reduce eye strain from tech - 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 273 - Benjamin urges you to market yourself to the recruiters - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - 3rd party charger - Robert asks Benjamin if it's OK to use 3rd party chargers

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2024

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)

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2024