Podcasts by Computer Talk with TAB

Computer Talk 12-09-23 HR 2 from 2023-12-09T16:10:12

Need Exact Change for the EU Potty, Play Station Movies you purchased are disappearing, CT Dept of Labor warning Job Seekers of Scams, Why is an Apple thumb drive so expensive? All your printers...

Computer Talk 12-09-23 HR 1 from 2023-12-09T16:09:35

Google Drive losing peoples data! CTS IaaS Ransomware attack brings down hundreds of law firms. Got new Win 11 PC now what do I do? Why are these websites asking for my password? So what do I ne...

Computer Talk 11-25-23 HR 2 from 2023-11-25T16:08:31

FBI Special Agent Conor Phoenix is back to talk about Cyber Scam to be aware of this holiday season.

Computer Talk 11-25-23 HR 1 from 2023-11-25T14:00

Cruise Autonomous car CEO out, Binance CEO pay Huge fine for Crypto-fraud, Former infosec COO pleads guilty to attacking a hospital, Should I get rid of S-Mode Windows OS Feature? AT&T still...

Computer Talk hour 2 from 2023-11-25T11:02:23

OpenDNS issues, Turns out we helped someone!, How do I secure my stuff?  E Vehicle update bricked the Radio! My camera creates LARGE pictures, how do I send them? How do I delete my email accoun...

Computer Talk hour 1 from 2023-11-25T10:59:59

It’s still easy for anyone to become you at Experian, Adobe sells fake AI-generated Israel-Hamas War images and news runs them as real, Most used passwords, USB/Thunderbolt adapter, How do I adm...

Computer Talk 11-11-23 HR 2 from 2023-11-11T16:05:55

Lenovo Laptop not charging, bent pin, My Charger is very powerful, Apple says 8GB RAM is plenty for the new MAC Book Pro, Crypto-Exchange will give thieves 5% commission if they return the 120Mi...

Computer Talk 11-11-23 HR 1 from 2023-11-11T16:05

Robot crushes man in Korean warehouse, Your Cell Phone can tell if your drunk, SolarWinds thinks the SEC sucks!, Windows 11 Admin Accounts, Caller beat his PC! Can’t register my Adobe Software b...

Computer Talk 11-4-23 HR 2 from 2023-11-04T15:10

Special Agent Conor Phoenix of New Haven Cyber Crime division of FBI.  

Computer Talk 11-4-23 HR 1 from 2023-11-04T15:10

FTX Sam Bankman-Fried convicted, Banking meltdown in direct deposit for ACH, FTC Caught Amazon using a Pricing Algorithm to extract 1 Billion more from their customers! Okta hacked again thanks ...

Computer Talk 10-28-23 HR 2 from 2023-10-28T15:15:52

CISA – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency – David Palmbach

Computer Talk 10-28-23 HR 1 from 2023-10-28T15:10

Cruise halts all Autonomous driving, Comcast marketing 10G is more aspiration than actual, Microsoft having you take a poll before letting you download Chrome Browser,  Google CEO has no idea ho...

Computer Talk 10-21-23 HR 2 from 2023-10-21T15:10:37

Why if I use VPN can’t I watch YouTubeTV? My Dell turns on by itself every night, Do I need AV for Android? Screen Flashing on boot is it a driver issue? Smart TV issues, Thousands of Cisco Rout...

Computer Talk 10-21-23 HR 1 from 2023-10-21T15:05

Net Neutrality is back!?!? Google Search ads delivering Malware, Winklevos twins sued for Crypto-Scam, Surge in Phantom Hacks scams Targeting US Senior Citizens, How do I block spam email, How d...

Computer Talk 10-14-23 Hr 2 from 2023-10-14T15:42:35

Current Gen CPU, Gonetspeed customer getting an upgrade from 150Mbps to 500Mbps what happened to my lifetime price lock?  My Laptop is in Airplane Mode why can’t I get on my WIFI? Phishers Spoof...

Computer Talk 10-14-23 Hr 1 from 2023-10-14T15:42

EPA Water System Cybersecurity Rules being thrown out! Google getting rid of Passwords and will use Passkeys, Backup Questions, Cutting Cord, 2FA with physical keys, Chromebook specs but conside...

Computer Talk 9-23-23 HR 2 from 2023-09-23T15:09:40

WD Sandisk Extreme can take the data but just can’t, New Laptop running Windows 11 S how do I change it?  My Frontier email account is not working after “upgrade”, Computer sign-on issues, Darkw...

Computer Talk 9-23-23 HR 1 from 2023-09-23T15:05

Man’s family suing Google for allowing him to drive over a bridge that was out, Microsoft Azure Data leak, Woman drops watch into toilet and goes and gets it, Surface duo loosing support, DuckDu...

Computer Talk 9-16-23 HR 2 from 2023-09-16T15:10

Continue with Credit Cards got hacked…, What’s a One Launch? My i7 System will not upgrade to Win 11, Gmail Passwords not sticking in Outlook, How do I use ASCII Symbols? Can’t get into my PC fr...

Computer Talk 9-16-23 HR 1 from 2023-09-16T15:10

MGM Outage caused by simple Social Engineering, Windows 11 will let you remove some of the Bloatware!, Caller has his Google Drive hacked, Why is my phone acting so strange? Has Proton email and...

Computer Talk 9-9-23 Hr 1 from 2023-09-09T14:08

e-cycling! Mayor Mike of East Hartford, Matt Service of EOSI, Tony President of TAB, DVD Player on Laptop, VLC Player, Apple Update how do a force the update, NYPD Drones looking at your party.<...

Computer Talk 9-9-23 Hr 2 from 2023-09-09T14:07

FCC Fees, AI in acting should they be concerned, Low-end iPad for wedding, How do I fix the CD player in my car, My smart Home got dumb and it freaked out my parrot! M&T Bank hack.

Computer Talk 9-2-23 HR 2 from 2023-09-02T15:10

Digital Camera Talk continues…..Camera and Sun Sensitivity, Old Camera Values, Rice and Water can help to dry your Camera and split stuck pictures, Digital Camera battery issues, ViewScan set-up...

Computer Talk 9-2-23 HR 1 from 2023-09-02T15:10

John Ryan joins Computer Talk to Talk Digital Cameras from getting back to Film, to Wifi Printing….etc., Iphone ES email not working, More Digital Camera Talk!

Computer Talk 8-26-23 HR 2 from 2023-08-26T15:11:56

NordicCloud Wiped Clean, Dropbox unlimited storage no more, Internet issues with new laptop why is the new one slow and the old one fast? Apple warning not to charge iPhone while sleeping in bed...

Computer Talk 8-26-23 HR 1 from 2023-08-26T15:10

WFSB got an email from the ECHN Bad Actors, Zoom President says can’t build trust relationship via Zoom, Kroll Security SIM-Jacked, Google now implementing a 2nd Admin approval for changes on a ...

Computer Talk 8-19-23 HR 2 from 2023-08-19T15:15

CT Lottery App no longer works, My Chromebook Tabs are gone, My Bank app does not have 2FA what should I do? HO Insta-ink stops printer from working when you cancel insta-ink subscription, How d...

Computer Talk 8-19-23 HR 1 from 2023-08-19T15:15

Crypto Scams, Called in Quickbooks scam, iPhone battery-gate, Spotify has $38 Million dollar white noise issue, Tesla engineers say company was aware of Autopilot issue that killed a driver, HP ...

Computer Talk 8-12-23 HR 2 from 2023-08-12T15:14:49

Continue of hour 1 last two questions. DHCP IP settings, How do I remove someone from accessing my WIFI? I was hacked and lost $15K….crazy story!

Computer Talk 8-12-23 HR 1 from 2023-08-12T15:10

City of New Haven lost $6.5 Million due to invoice theft. Microsoft getting blistering criticism of its “practices” Is AI smart?, My credit Cards keep getting hacked, How to I recover a Laptop w...

Computer Talk 7-22-23 HR 2 from 2023-07-22T15:19:05

Every OS Sucks! How do I configure OpenDNS? Clip-grab not working under win 11 may be a DRM issue linked to the TPM in your PC, Wireless Home Internet?  Apple may remove Facetime and iMessage fr...

Computer Talk 7-22-23 HR 1 from 2023-07-22T15:10

Microsoft Cloud hacked via Counterfeit Key or Design Flaw…..don’t call it a Zero Day! What’s a smart speaker?  My cloud went away what do I do? Why is my OneDrive showing up twice? We fixed a ca...

Computer Talk 7-15-23 HR 2 from 2023-07-15T15:10

Wes Bryan from ITPro TV checks in to talk AI, Not connecting to server Wifi issue due to 2nd Router, Why should I use Encrypted email, Low cost Printer for home, Trying to log-in to Dell PC – Mi...

Computer Talk 7-15-23 HR 1 from 2023-07-15T15:10

AI helping translating Cuneiform tablets, The Nanny upset production companies want to use AI for actors, Vanguard Robo-Advisor looking to advise Erik, My printer caused a BSOD of my encrypted H...

Computer Talk 7-8-23 HR 2 from 2023-07-08T15:04

Yahoo data breach, Debit Card compromised, Canada will not advertise on Facebook anymore, Why can’t I txt more than 10 people, NFC protections, Storms fried my modem, can I still purchase Office...

Computer Talk 7-8-23 HR 1 from 2023-07-08T15:01:23

Stupid Admin Tricks!  UCONN email hacked to say the Presidents dead, Did hackers make off with 30Million emails from Microsoft? My google account is locked what do I do?  My Credit Card was hack...

Computer Talk 7-1-23 HR 2 from 2023-07-01T15:15

Is apple Photo Stream closing? Cash App duplicating transactions! Can’t login to my AT&T email on my 10 year old Laptop, My Printer is no longer able to copy, Now running Defender, Hotmail r...

Computer Talk 7-1-23 HR 1 from 2023-07-01T15:15

QR Code Phishing, Gonetspeed looking for access to the poles and holes, Google to Yank links from News Sites in Canada, I’m running out of space!, Bank account hacked thanks to PayPal, My Audio ...

Computer Talk 6-24-23 HR 2 from 2023-06-24T15:15

Facebook is reducing website traffic, My cheap laptop is not performing when I need it to perform, How do I copy data between two drives, ProtonVPN, how safe does it make me?, Google will Pixel ...

Computer Talk 6-24-23 HR 1 from 2023-06-24T15:15

Google telling employees NOT to use its ChatBot, SSD HD missing from Datacenters found for sale on eBay, CCP connect company providing encryption chips to NASA, US Nave and NATO what could go wr...

Computer Talk 6-17-23 HR 2 from 2023-06-17T15:12:05

Govt collecting data on us all, McAfee software causing error window on screen, How do I move data from external USB to my Laptop? Samsung Cell Phone issues, Ransomware brought down a Hosp, How ...

Computer Talk 6-17-23 HR 1 from 2023-06-17T15:10:08

MOVEit Vulnerability worse than we thought!, Amazon confirms it locked a Microsoft Engineer out of his Echo Smart home, Windows 10 Pro restore points for a printer issue, AWS Outage brought down...

Computer Talk 06-10-23 HR 2 from 2023-06-10T15:17:32

How to configure my Laptop that my company does not want back, My phone’s sounds are just not working, Using a Foreign VPN so I can speak German, My PC seems slow even though I get 80mbps of per...

Computer Talk 6-10-23 HR 1 from 2023-06-10T15:10

Rip out your Barracuda appliance because the bad actors are reading your mail, Malwarebytes my NOT be allowed to label rival’s app as unwanted, Sudan…right… DDoS brings down M365, Nest cameras g...

Computer Talk 6-3-23 HR 2 from 2023-06-03T15:14:47

National Highway Safety Admin can’t fix dangerous road issues faster because…..IT, My computer is running too slow, cutting cable, Windows 11 performance issues, How do I shut my PC down, IPAD P...

Computer Talk 6-3-23 HR 1 from 2023-06-03T15:10

FTC fines Amazon for not securing customer data, California thinking of Taxing news in Facebook….thanks Buffy, My wifi 3D printer not working needs an IP address, USAF Col makes up a AI story an...

Computer Talk 5-27-23 HR2 from 2023-05-27T15:09:21

More Printer talk, DHCP, IP reservations, 10 year old HP  Laptop, Jeff has 3 printers he want’s to print to and then talks about Ham! HP X360 Audio not working seems to be missing drivers, Why d...

Computer Talk 5-27-23 HR1 from 2023-05-27T15:05

The Green Police are after HP,  Ethernet turns 50!, M365 getting hacked, Managing Passwords in Chrome,  Dell Laptop Video card issue, iPhone email issue, new HP PC ticking…..HP Laser printer goe...

Computer Talk 5-20-23 HR 2 from 2023-05-20T15:07

Locked out of GMAIL! How do I roll back my win 10 from Win 11? All the AI hype feels very Y2K ish to me I don’t think it’s going to end the world, Teams camera not working it’s a BIOS issue, 2FA...

Computer Talk 5-20-23 HR 1 from 2023-05-20T15:05

Bloomfield CT best town for Remote Work, Asus Firewalls have a memory leak, TP-Link routers have a supply-chain attack malware, Should I have a separate streaming device vs using my built-in TV ...

Computer Talk 5-6-23 HR 2 from 2023-05-06T15:05

Mcafee pop-up issues, OpenDNS please use it!, Brave Browser, Accessibility Configurations in Win 10, Giant Payment company Ransomed for 2nd time this year!  How do I get data off old drives? Sup...

Computer Talk 5-6-23 HR 1 from 2023-05-06T15:05

San Bernardino Sheriff’s pay bad guys a million dollars! Bluefield University ransomed, Dell Laptop Office will not activate!, Building a new PC but can’t see HD, TAB saved Don’s bacon with a go...

Computer Talk 4-29-23 HR 2 from 2023-04-29T15:11

More WIFI Talk, Facebook Class Action Link, Cutting the Cable, Network Wiring upgrade from CAT 5 to CAT 6, Is AI going to replace Erik and Dennis? Microsoft charging for storage, Adobe bait-and-...

Computer Talk 4-29-23 HR 1 from 2023-04-29T15:10

Lawmakers have a bill that says AI can’t be allowed to destroy us…LOL! DOJ, Microsoft fail to act on SolarWinds hack when they had suspicions months before it was exposed. Chromebooks are fillin...

Computer Talk 4-8-23 HR 2 from 2023-04-08T15:06

So what can be done to fix the M6500 laptop? Don’t rake your lawn in the Spring you are just planning the weed seeds! MIS hacked and Source Code ransomed, How do I move my email to TXT so I can ...

Computer Talk 4-8-23 HR 1 from 2023-04-08T15:05

My Toyota can be stolen via its headlight!  US Dept of Vet Affairs skipped CIO for 40% projects, Telsa Cam videos being shared internally, WD Mycloud unable to be used, Is it a good idea to Powe...

Computer Talk 4-1-23 HR 2 from 2023-04-01T15:03:39

How do I use my phone with gloves on?, I’m locked out of my PC what can I do?, Landlines costing $60Mth!, 2FA  and LastPass, Is gonetspeed coming to Waterbury? What issues can I have using my ba...

Computer Talk 4-1-23 HR 1 from 2023-04-01T15:01:30

Windows Defender blocking Valid Websites like Zoom, Hackers Behind 3CX attack started a week ago, UK  Authorities set up fake sites to attract criminals and warn them that what they are doing is...

Computer Talk 3-25-23 HR 2 from 2023-03-25T15:12:46

Cell service pit-falls for home use, 2FA App Vs Cell Number,  Cell Services working great for home use, Having issues paying for my Proton service, Issues DSL should I punt or try and fix it, Fi...

Computer Talk 3-25-23 hr 1 from 2023-03-25T15:10:17

FTC want’s to make it easy to unsubscribe! Bitcoin ATMs hacked, Internet Archive sued for renting digital books, M365 routing your data through Uzbekistan, Can I Upgrade to Win 11?  My DSL is so...

Computer Talk 3-18-23 HR 2 from 2023-03-18T15:04:21

Win 11 Desktop blinking, Is Free VPN ok? NordVPN hacked, RCA Viking Pro being retired what tablet, What kind of PC should I get?, Free office software, VPN usages, Password Manager, Proton Mail ...

Computer Talk 3-18-23 HR 1 from 2023-03-18T15:02:15

Outlook has serious security issue, Tech support issues costing companies $5k per Employee with remote users being the most costly, Microsoft solved an activation issue for a user by supplying a...

Computer Talk 3-11-23 HR 2 from 2023-03-11T16:09:53

HP Bricking Printers that use 3rd party ink!, Your HP Plus printer will not work unless it’s connected to Internet, Blackbaud fined for not disclosing they had a ransomware incident, AI being us...

Computer Talk 3-11-23 HR 1 from 2023-03-11T16:03:33

HP Bricking Printers that use 3rd party ink!, Your HP Plus printer will not work unless it’s connected to Internet, Blackbaud fined for not disclosing they had a ransomware incident, AI being us...

Computer Talk 3-4-23 HR 1 from 2023-03-04T16:12:52

Ford seeks patent for cars that ditch you if you don’t make the payments, LastPass hack could have been prevented!, Can’t print Number 6 envelops, Want to use Outlook without paying monthly, Why...

Computer Talk 3-4-23 HR 2 from 2023-03-04T16:10:04

More Fiber issues user had a Bad Modem, How do I set-up OpenDNS?, How do I convert Win 11 from CD to USB? Trying to re-use old Office Suite on new PCs, Turn off the track-pad to stop mouse from ...

Computer Talk 2-25-23 Hr 1 from 2023-02-25T16:13:29

3TB of Data exposed on millitary365 email server, Google Chat fails and drops Google shares by 100 Billion, Google working to block news content in Canada, Google want’s returning staff to share...

Computer Talk 2-25-23 Hr 2 from 2023-02-25T16:11:49

Tom Perrone from GoNetSpeed checks in

Computer Talk 2-4-23 Hr 1 from 2023-02-04T16:09:36

AMD shorting the market to keep GPU and CPUs price high, Hackers using Onenote files to sneak past your email filter, AI being used to translate ancient text, Dell PC in recovery mode, What PC s...

Computer Talk 2-4-23 Hr 2 from 2023-02-04T16:06:46

Matt Service from EOS talks about ink Cart recycling, old Soundbar turning on by itself, What types of internet cable, M365 is costing me too much, Password Managers,

Computer Talk 1-28-23 Hr 1 from 2023-01-28T16:07:29

AI in the courtroom, Global M365 Outage, LastPass Hack gets worse for GoTo users, FBI smokes out HIVE Ransomware Gang saving companies 130 Million, Morgan Stanley fines it’s employees 1Miliion d...

Computer Talk hr 2 1-28-23 from 2023-01-28T16:06:08

Laptop recommendations,  Windows 11 upgrade issues, Memory Integrity, Tower PC locking up must be a bad stick of RAM, Internet issues, MoCA networking, Virus software, Cutting cable, Poor intern...

Computer Talk 1-21-23 Hr 1 from 2023-01-21T16:06:08

35,000 PayPal customers’ accounts compromised, Rocket League Elite players get schooled by AI-Bot, IT layoffs cloud slow-down,  Can’t connect to Wifi no matter what, How do I get Chrome? Why did...

Computer Talk 1-21-23 Hr 2 from 2023-01-21T16:05:03

PCIE Memory card, Bitlocker, Booting from USB popping the clutch, Google search page negative 403 is my VPN causing the issue? How do I remove Mcafee? Amazon no longer making donations on your b...

Computer Talk 1-14-23 Hr 2 from 2023-01-14T16:06:08

Should I upgrade my Pixel a3? Not connected to Internet? Turbo Tax is asking me to turn off security in order to activate the software, Slow upload speeds to Cloud Backup, File Explorer issues. ...

Computer Talk 1-14-23 Hr 1 from 2023-01-14T16:03:13

What grounded all the planes? NASA over-paid for Licensing to avoid an audit, US Dept Interior passwords really stink, How do I relocate my router for internet, What kind of line an I on?  Krebs...

Computer Talk 1-7-23 Hr 2 from 2023-01-07T16:04:25

Wes Bryan ITPRO TV talks Rackspace & LastPass breach as well as DR, Laptop not waking up, Quantum computing, Cell Hot Spots, Can I run Quickbooks on my PC without the Cloud?

Computer Talk 1-7-23 Hr 1 from 2023-01-07T16:01:10

Ransomware isn’t going away, LastPass Cloud Password Vault Breach Class Action Lawsuit, Cloudy Rackspace attack included access to customers data, Looking to change ISP and Cell Service, Want to...

Computer Talk 12-17-22 Hr 1 from 2022-12-17T16:04

DOJ reaches settles case with recruiter who snubbed American workers for H1B Visa holders, Microsoft Signed drivers for Hackers, Microsoft to band Crypto Mining on its servers, SBF of FTX in the...

Computer Talk 12-17-22 Hr 2 from 2022-12-17T16:02:34

Cutting the cord, Iowa Band Law, Can I buy a one-time copy of Office Suite? Tik Tok may be banned!, Is Windows Defender really ok, ok to update Win 10 to 22H2 ok? Is Google Docs safe for your da...

Computer Talk 12-10-22 Hr 2 from 2022-12-10T17:40

Wes Bryan ITProTV Talks Rackspace and DR planning, People are getting worried about surveillance, Gonetspeed running well, Clinical System still not working, update, Should I take the free route...

Computer Talk 12-10-22 Hr 1 from 2022-12-10T17:35

Rackspace Cloud hacked and millions pf mail boxes are not available to users, Bitcoin miners defaulting on Loans for mining computers, can’t even give the computers back to pay the loans, Caller...

Computer Talk Hr 2 11-26-22 from 2022-11-26T16:05:47

DNS issues on a Payroll site, How do I move my data from old PC to new? What is streaming? Email issues with SBCGlobal, Need to get rid of house phone, Is Wireless cell service for the home any ...

Computer Talk Hr 1 11-26-22 from 2022-11-26T16:03:28

Tax filing software is sending all sorts of Data to Meta, France says non to Office 365 and Google Workspace in School, iCloud for Windows seems to have crossed wires and is sharing other people...

Computer Talk Hr 2 11-19-22 from 2022-11-19T15:06

Should I upgrade to win 11?  My Chromebook is locked showing Bubbles and Eyeballs! Looking to save money on Cell Phone, Mouse, Trackpad on apple causing issues, 10 year old computer locking up, ...

Computer Talk Hr 1 11-19-22 from 2022-11-19T14:26

Google pays $392 million in privacy settlement, MA health dept. class action suite due to loading spyware on more than a million phones…..using Googles tech!, North Korea using Crypto to finance...

Computer Talk Hr 2 11-12-22 from 2022-11-12T16:07:12

Old DSL Service, Wants to cut cable!, What is MESH wifi and how do I improve my network? Is Fiber a good idea?, HP Photo Printer Envy 7858 getting clogged,  Chris is back to talk more about his ...

Computer Talk Hr 1 11-12-22 from 2022-11-12T16:02:55

Crypto Exchange FTX is now officially worthless!  Amazon and Apple in class action lawsuit for colluding on referb market for apple products, Security talk, How do we cancel M365? Cloud backup, ...

Computer Talk Hr 1 11-5-22 from 2022-11-05T15:06:24

No color for you! Google knew incognito mode failed to protect privacy, AI singer sounds more real than the real thing, British GOV is scanning internet facing servers for flaws, Jeff checks in ...

Computer Talk Hr 2 11-5-22 from 2022-11-05T15:05:51

Wes Bryan from ITPro TV Talks with the guys about Google and incognito mode. Yes  you can get rid of the picture Microsoft shows you at log-in, New Laptop black screen, Mouse is not clicking whe...

Computer Talk Hr 1 10-29-22 from 2022-10-29T15:04:19

Microsoft update breaks OneDrive, Microsoft Servers are being used in DDoS attacks. Alice looking for ways to improve screen viewing for impaired people, Can’t configure my weather station! How ...

Computer Talk Hr 2 10-29-22 from 2022-10-29T15:03:24

Facebook counterfeiting is a thing, How do I re-sent my windows password? Verizon phone not working and can’t get help, How caller got his printer working and now I’m have issues with Acronis ba...

Computer Talk 10-22-22 HR 2 from 2022-10-22T15:06:11

Smoke detector talk, can’t get my old printer to work with my computer, Internet provider has no idea what to Install, Fake malware browser hijack, Marketing that did not go as expected, What AV...

Computer Talk 10-22-22 HR1 from 2022-10-22T14:34:37

Web trackers may have leaked 3 Million patients data, Microsoft leaks customer data on its own misconfigured Cloud! What kind of Laptop should I get? Let’s talk about Smoke Detectors, Now workin...

Computer Talk 10-15-22 Hr 1 from 2022-10-15T19:55

Advanced Cloud hacked via 3rd party credentials used to hack the system, Microsoft’s block list of bad drivers never applied, HP Printer no longer connected, Tablet Screen to Blue/yellow/white b...

Computer Talk 10-15-22 Hr 2 from 2022-10-15T19:55

Bark.us software can help parents protect kids in the internet, Banks not Refunding customers when they are defrauded via Peer-to-Peer Payment apps like Zelle, Thermal attack off keyboard. M365 ...

Computer Talk 10-8-22 Hr 2 from 2022-10-08T17:20

External 20TB SSD drive is a thing, Verizon 50Mbps Wireless Home internet works!, Battery on laptop is failing, T Mobile Wireless internet is working very well, Screen Sharing app suggestions, N...

Computer Talk 10-8-22 Hr 1 from 2022-10-08T17:20

Windows 11 updates breaking file copies and printing, Major hospital network hit with Ransomware, Email bomb; how do I stop it? Get rid copper phone line for Wireless Internet from T Mobile,  Ho...

Computer Talk 9-24-22 Hr 2 from 2022-09-24T17:16

Wes Bryan ITPro TV talks Tech, What is more secure MAC or Windows, Celcius wants to sell you IOU crypto to cover their bankruptcy, Caller wants to change her password.

Computer Talk 9-24-22 Hr 1 from 2022-09-24T17:16

Morgan Stanly left client data on Server drives it sold, Ethereum plunges as SEC looks to regulate, SpaceX wants to at internet to school buses, Tesla sued over missing Full Autopilot, My system...

Computer Talk 9-17-22 Hr 1 from 2022-09-17T12:44

MS Teams storing Auth tokens in plain txt, Uber hacked by an 18 year old, The Explosion that wasn’t, Cox email is no longer sending, how do I migrate to another service? Got GoNetSpeed now what ...

Computer Talk 9-17-22 Hr 2 from 2022-09-17T12:44

More talk about what to buy, My update placed my PC in a Bitlocker recovery what do I do? Cookies how does it impact me? Duck Duck Go any good? Every OS Sucks – Three Dead Trolls in a baggy! Loo...

Computer Talk 9-10-22 Hr 1 from 2022-09-12T15:43:37

LA school district gets hit with a Cyber Attack on labor day; still down, M365 data in the cloud data loss, Win 11 PC health Check not allowing my perfectly good system, AI in art is making some...

Computer Talk 9-10-22 Hr 2 from 2022-09-10T15:45

Looking to buy new Tech from scratch, Crypto and power usage may be coming to a head, Cisco is not patching EOL Small Business Routers, Built-in Roku can’t seem to support antenna properly.

Computer Talk 9/3/22 Hr 2 from 2022-09-03T16:27

Look out your SaaS is going to cost you a lot more thanks to sustainability the Crypto firm Matt Damon was pushing sent 10.5 Million in fake money by accident and can’t get it back, What are tho...

Computer Talk 9/3/22 Hr 1 from 2022-09-03T16:26

Dentists using lasers to blast fillings, Fog-Reveal using location tracking to sell info to Law enforcement, CBIA finds that 40,000 unemployment claims in 2 months with DOL new system, T-Mobile ...

Computer Talk 8/27/22 Hr 2 from 2022-08-27T16:23

Wes Bryan ITPRO TV talks Tech about getting connected, My NAS is dying what do I do, My system HD is pegged at 100% what do I do? How do I DVR streaming service?

Computer Talk 8/27/22 Hr 1 from 2022-08-27T16:22

Apple DOJ Investigation – Anti-Trust, Apple want’s your butts back in the office, Internet in motel not very good, Apple Car play issue was an incompatible cable, Jeff from SC is getting back in...

Computer Talk 8-20-22 Hr 2 from 2022-08-20T18:47

Continuing with iPhone carplay issue, Getting Gonetspeed can I use MS defender? What should I be setting my firewall, You can mark mail as spam IOS devices, Not all USB ports are equal, What is ...

Computer Talk 8-20-22 Hr 1 from 2022-08-20T18:45

Update your apple ASAP, Rhythm Nation tune can crash your HD, Wondering why your IT job was outsourced? The internet drops every hour, My internet drops every hour might it be my 10 year old Rou...

Computer Talk 8/13/22 Hr 2 from 2022-08-13T16:28:02

Microsoft lays off 200 people in charge of keeping customers happy, Why is ATT making it harder to get my mail? Another ATT email issue that gets fixed if you log-in via their portal, More email...

Computer Talk 8/13/22 Hr 1 from 2022-08-13T16:27:22

Paypal may phish you, yikes!, Google will be sending political spam to you even though you don’t want it, Cloud based Advanced still down, My Tesla system is working now once I re-set my stuff, ...

Computer Talk 7/30/22 Hr 2 from 2022-07-30T15:11

Wes Bryan ITPRO TV talks about what it means to get Certified. Jeff in SC is getting has email account attacked? Got Gonetspeed running 1gb/1gb how can I make it even faster? “I just wake up and...

Computer Talk 7/30/22 Hr 1 from 2022-07-30T15:09

Chinese equipment may be spying on our infrastructure, New CT DOL ReEmployCT finding 50% of filings are fraud since it was on-line, Can’t connect to Netflix but other stuff ok.  Maybe a new Rout...

Wipe and Reload Maybe An Option from 2022-07-16T20:18

Crypto lenders bankrupt, Dog Money, Moving and getting GoNetSpeed, Wipe & Reload, VPN getting blocked, Email font issue.

Big Tech needs US Schools to teach Geek! from 2022-07-16T20:13

10,000 companies hit with Phish that was able to beat MFA, Smart Thermostats harming the grid, Experian being tricked in to open a new Account and allow bad guys to open a Credit line, Texas Uti...

National Internet Outage from 2022-07-09T15:38

Canada’s internet went down, Crypto Wallet doesn’t understand how to configure 2FA, Mark Cuban backed Voyager files for bankruptcy, 12th gen Intel CPUs causing browser crashes, What modem should...

Back Up Your Back Ups! from 2022-07-09T15:38

Wes Bryan from ITPRO TV Talks backups, Win 10 All-in-one mouse issues, Microsoft rolls back default macro block in Office without telling anyone1 Billion Chinese citizens data leaked , Apple Loc...

Partition Sizing from 2022-07-02T16:59

Boot issues, Router & Security issues, How large of a partition do I need? Chromebook power wash does it wipe a system clean?, iPhone Picture/Data Management, iPhone 7 issues, Can’t get my F...

Snooping on Americans from 2022-07-02T16:58

FCC says Tic Tok is snooping on Americans, Long Island Blockchain delisted for fraud, Apple Insider Trading executive indicted for Insider trading,  Should I upgrade to Win 10? Should I update t...

Computer Talk 6/25/22 Hr 2 from 2022-06-25T15:08

Wes Bryan  - ITPROTV talks Tech, Bill Gates feels Crypto and NFTs are based on Greater Fool Theory, Is Fiber worth it? Can I use my old monitor on my new computer?

Computer Talk 6/25/22 Hr 1 from 2022-06-25T15:06

Pitching Machine that can replicate pitchers you may face, TAB ranked in the TOP 10% of ALL MSPs Nationally, After an Office Update of my Office 2013 is now broken, Israeli DMV has scalpers for ...

What the Heck is S2992 from 2022-06-11T15:17:11

Teslas may be recalled due to deadly auto pilot crashes, Microsoft still has not patched a critical RCE, NASA to update helicopter on Mars! Windows 11 got updated on incompatible hardware! How g...

Pirated Software, Not Safe. Say It Isn't So! from 2022-06-11T15:16:55

Microsoft trumpets HR fixes, People are trying to find pirated CCleaner and getting hit with Malware,  Local Newspapers are not policing Comments and seniors are getting scammed, Too much c...

Get Back In The Office from 2022-06-04T14:43

New York State to banning Crypto Mining Operations due to electricity use, Elon says if you are a Tesla Exec get your butts back in the office, Podcast outage due to forgetting Cert renewal, Ama...

Blacklisted from 2022-06-04T14:43

Proton Email, My email system was hacked now I’m on a blacklist, Frustrated with Outlook and Microsoft they want me to rent it every year! Need to find file Duplicates, My scanner slow is ...

Could It Be Your Signature from 2022-05-28T14:22

Wes Bryan from ITPRO TV talks with us about Networking, Dell Scanner/Printer issues, Can’t e-mail from Outlook.com to gmail.com account could it be your signature?, Using MoCa for Cable Ne...

Google Privacy from 2022-05-28T14:18

Twitter using your cell number for 2FA and then selling it!! Duck Duck Go say it ain’t so, The Nano Bots are coming…..they are smaller than a flea, Zoom meeting performance issues, ...

Unable to Survive a Ransomware Attack from 2022-05-14T15:45:42

Luna Coin went to near Worthless!, Coinbase says your Crypto might be part of a Bankruptcy settlement, Lincoln College unable to survive a Ransomware attack, How do I recover my Google password ...

It Works! from 2022-05-14T15:45:39

Joey tests a new Facebook Live Feature for the show! Office 2010/2013 works! Chromebook how do I know if an App is legit? Wifi not working after Fiber install, HP Elitebook can I charge it from ...

Why I don’t Crypto in my 401k from 2022-05-07T15:10

Brett Arends from MarketWatch – Why I don’t Crypto in my 401k, Apple will NOT let me reuse my 9 year old monitor on my new MAC computer, Security for cell phones, OpenDNS, Streaming ...

I got Hacked! Now what? from 2022-05-07T15:08

Russia to make their criminals with IT experience available to Russian businesses, Facebook deliberately took down Australian Govt pages during the pay-for-news negotiations, Google, Apple &...

Social Media Wants All Your In"form"ation from 2022-05-02T17:09:58

Facebook was scraping your data while you were filling out FAFSA forms, AI can detect Cancer before doctors, Win 11 on Unsupported Devices and Win 10 is still growing, My Email sent the wrong do...

Stopping a DDoD Attack from 2022-04-30T17:10

The Ransom is only 15% of the total cost of an attack, India want’s VPN providers to keep 5 years of data, How to properly shut-down a PC or Server, Cloudflare stops a DDoD Attack,  O...

Computer Talk 4/23/22 Hr 1 from 2022-04-23T12:38

Electric grid using Open Source software that was just hacked, US Govt grants $12M to develop cyberattack defense tools, Windows Defender sees Google updates as malicious, Latest Win 10 Updates ...

Computer Talk 4/23/22 Hr 2 from 2022-04-23T12:38

Wes Bryan ITPRO TV talking security, EDR/MDR, Zero-Trust, etc, iCloud backup caused a Crypto-Breach, How do I transfer data from my phone?, EU says USB-C is the standard, Your Android may be com...

Fiber For All from 2022-04-16T17:30

Tom Perrone of GoNetSpeed talks about their fiber network rollout. Special deals and how to get your neighborhood interested and set up for their network. 

Can you Hear Me Now, Well You're Not Supposed To. from 2022-04-16T17:29

Conference services still receiving sound even though you muted, NTF of first tweet cost $3 million real dollars and could not generate more than $250 at auction, Atlassian comes clean out the o...

Computer Talk 4/9/22 Hr 2 from 2022-04-09T21:15

How did the bad guys get my credit card number? Should I upgrade to win 11? Should I use sbcglobal.net? How can I stop Robocalls? My printer stopped working due to a rental issue, Is the eyeball...

Computer Talk 4/9/22 Hr 1 from 2022-04-09T21:14

Russian Voting App still active in Russia, M365 increasing by nearly 30% for Non-Profit companies, US Govt entered Commercial Firewalls to remove Malware, The Russian people using Tech to get to...

Hackers Gonna Hack from 2022-04-02T13:31

Hackers gaining access to Govt Agency mail boxes, Google survey shows that Govt workers feel Microsoft is a Security risk, Wyze cams have a huge security issue and will not be patched,  Azu...

Hello, Can You Read Me? from 2022-04-02T13:30

Email not coming in, Cutting the cable, What’s a VPN?, How do I get access to data from another computer? How does a Wifi Hotspot work? Can I use VoIP via my Condo Assoc internet service? ...

Back Up Everything from 2022-03-26T14:20

Wes Bryan ITPRO TV talks security, Netgear Router R7000 is blocking my son’s Xbox, Azure issues with accounts, Having issues backing up Cell Phone, HP Software blocked by K9 filter, iMAC U...

Security Awareness Training from 2022-03-26T14:19

Microsoft Hacked!, Apple sued for storing data on someone else’s servers, Town of Plainfield Ransomed, SAT – Security Awareness Training, Nestle hacked? Nope they leaked their own da...

More Pop Ups! Pop Ups Everywhere. from 2022-03-19T13:31

What is “Back-TAP”? When is 3G being sunset? How do I troubleshoot Wi-Fi, What hardware do I need?  Trouble sending e-mail, the addresses that are cashed causing issues, Looking...

Microsoft- Hey That's A virus! Also Microsoft- Hey That's Us! from 2022-03-19T13:29

Windows Defender tagging Microsoft Office updates as Malware, Germans telling their people to remove Kaspersky AV from their computers, NPM Developer adds a malicious code to cause problems with...

The Pop Ups Will NOT Stop! from 2022-03-12T19:22

AI is great but still needs some work, UK govt signs IT contracts without understanding them, Bitcoin ATM illegal in UK, How vulnerable are we to Cyber?, APC UPS connected to the Cloud could cat...

End Of Life (EOL) Is Mean! from 2022-03-11T19:23

What are our current PC Specs, Wireless Printer DHCP issue,  Google Chrome says it’s updating but looks to be EOL,  Maybe new Google Chrome OS FLEX is a workaround? How do I buil...

Should I Stay Or Should I Go, To Windows 11? from 2022-03-05T16:10

Slow tablet, My Chromcast is choking, Cable company had issues hooking doorbell cam, Microsoft want’s your credit card to load Win 11 beta, OpenDNS does it work with Linksys Velop?,  ...

Get Your Passwords CoRe$t! from 2022-03-05T16:08

Passwords!!, Elon warning that donated Starlink Sat connections to Ukraine may be targeted by Russians, 2nd monitor not working after Win 10 update, My plastic laptop is falling apart, what OS s...

Tech Does Not Gove Free Money, Sorry from 2022-02-26T14:07

Companies are not being truthful about M365 Pricing Increases, Cyber attackers using valid mail servers to spread malware via Docusign, Fake Nvidia Hack of video card to mine Crypto just gives y...

You Have The Power! For Internet from 2022-02-26T14:07

Destructive Malware hits windows systems in Ukraine , Keyboard causing CDROM to pop, Whole-House VPN should I do it? Malware Bytes detecting a Word Doc as malware, Smoke Detector talk, Blue Scre...

My Bionic Eye Can't See. from 2022-02-19T18:07

Bionic Eye company no longer supporting implant, The Russians are coming, Hard Disk crash now can’t get Win 7 installed to work properly, Win 10 Updates, Red Cross Hacked because they used...

You Can Be A Geek To! from 2022-02-19T18:07

Wes Bryan from ITPRo TV talks about CompTIA A+ Certs, Utility bill online due to security settings, NUVO Sound System having issues connecting via BlueTooth, New Printer, Audacy App playing Span...

Updates are Lonnnggggggg from 2022-02-12T15:48

Windows needs 8 hours to update, Film making a comeback, Get a calcium scan, 35mm camera where can I sell it, polaroid 300 camera, gonetspeed hardware.

Here Phishy Phishy from 2022-02-12T15:47

Talking Digital Camera’s with John Ryan, Car radio station crashed my radio, Linked-in Phishing may catch you, Should I set-up my recovery disk?, Can I point my camera at the sun? How do I...

Cutting The Cable from 2022-01-15T19:14

New Mexico town Ransomware attack brings down the jail, school etc, What Router should I get? SYSJOKER provides backdoors to Apple, Windows and Linux Systems, VoIP cutting the cable.

&nbs...

Regulating The Cloud from 2022-01-15T19:13

Final Site outage was on the Google Cloud, UK to look at Regulating Cloud providers due to service issues,  Google Privacy issues, Fiber questions, Router what kind do recommend?, Cannon Pr...

Are Cookies, Good? (I Prefer Sugar Cookies) from 2022-01-08T18:36

Internet Speed issues, Driver update utility for my Lenovo, Lock Screen Weather app on Win 10, Brave Browser is superfast! Is it ok to accept cookies?  What should a town look for in an IT ...

Another Weekend, Another Outage from 2022-01-08T18:35

Norton 360 installing crypto-miner on your system, Kronos Cloud outage, Microsoft Exchange Date issue stops mail from flowing, Can’t remove Webroot, How do I connect my PC to network, back...

What Is DNS? from 2021-12-18T15:39

Wes Bryan from ITPROTV talks DNS & Training, What is DNS? Facebook found 7 security companies surveilling 50,000 victims by using fake accounts, Paypal scam caller lost $4k, Kronos hack&hell...

Should Windows 11 Be a Thing Yet? from 2021-12-18T15:38

Kronos Cloud time clock down for weeks, Android users can get an Apple Ap to see if their being tracked, Log4J Vulnerability, Should we update to Win 11? 5 year old HP System boots in 16 Seconds...

Windows 11 Fails Again from 2021-12-13T15:37

Rupert Goodwins talks Crypto Currency, Win 11 Breaking SSD drive performance by 25%!, IPv6 should get protected by, New Keyboard will not work, Bitcoin Talk.

Another Outage from 2021-12-11T15:36

Cox Data Breach, Eleckta outage causes victims Insurance to skyrocket!, AWS Outage brings down the planet, What AV should I use for a MAC? Old PC needs a battery, Cut the cable can I get full sp...

Computer Talk 12/4/21 Hr 1 from 2021-12-04T15:37

2.1 Million accounts exposed in data breach, BadgerDAO Defunded by crooks, Edge Browser want’s to loan you money, Microsoft “Browser Shaming” people who just use Edge to instal...

Computer Talk 12/4/21 Hr 2 from 2021-12-04T15:37

Can’t share PDFs via Teams, Scanned PDF document not displaying properly on two different PCs, Gonetspeed in Condos yet? FBI can read your WhatsAPP messages in real-time, Cable issues with...

Age Old Question Apple vs Google from 2021-11-27T21:13

Netflix Phish trying to get your account and payment info, Amazon India did not notice that Marijuana was being sold on the site, Wordpress Godaddy Managed Service hacked, German state looking t...

Let's Get You Trained! from 2021-11-27T21:13

ITPRO.TV gets you trained up on IT! Southington area getting underground fiber from Frontier, Should I my upgrade Apple OS?, Android Smart-Switch tool helps transfer data from old phones to new,...

Windows 11 on Win-Don't 11 from 2021-11-20T12:13

Cyber Security, Should I upgrade to Win 11?, Win 7 no longer connecting to network, Should I buy a monitor or an ALL-IN-ONE?  Canadian hacker arrested for stealing 34Million in Crypto with ...

The Cloud Fell From The Sky from 2021-11-20T12:11

Tesla Cloud outage….I can’t start my car!, Crypto is heating the planet, How do companies collecting data make money? Low-cost way to print, How do I connect a device to network? Wh...

2nd PC Thoughts from 2021-11-13T19:09

Musk talk, Where do you get a MAC fixed? What should I get as a 2nd PC for financial use? Apple updated my phone and now I can’t share pictures, Vizio makes more money selling data on what...

VoIP to POTS Line from 2021-11-13T19:09

Robinhood app hacked by simple social engineering, Missouri apologizes to 600K teachers, Google warns of Watering-hole attack on Apple devices, Win 11 forcing Edge browser on users, How to trans...

Do you Take Crypto, No, But Yes. I Think? from 2021-11-06T17:52

Kroger tricked into saying they accept Crypto when they don’t, Caller thanked us for fixing his wife’s Wifi password issue by using correct password,  22 year old kid convicted ...

Hack The Planet! Or a Tesla from 2021-11-06T17:51

Hackers got access to an Instagram account and stole money from people looking to help a Kidney Patient, Tesla over-the-air update could cause your car to break when you don’t want it to, ...

Computer Talk 10/30/21 Hr 2 from 2021-10-30T16:32

Cellular WIFI any good? What’s a PODCAST? Win10 Log-in issue, Should I replace my drive with SSD,  Should I power down at night?, My Win 10 is not updating, Had a hard time returning ...

Computer Talk 10/30/21 Hr 1 from 2021-10-30T16:32

Zales web-site leaking customer data,  FBI Raids POS giant PAX Tech that might be used in Cyber Attacks, Squidgame e-mails offering fake season 2, SK Internet suing Netflix over Squidgame d...

Computer Talk 10/23/21 Hr 2 from 2021-10-23T14:06

Wes Bryan from ITPRO TV talks about becoming a geek, Cannon getting sued for breaking the scanner when the ink is out , 7-11 in trouble for collecting personal data, VPN issue, Drive Maintenance...

Computer Talk 10/23/21 Hr 1 from 2021-10-23T14:05

Deep fake of moon landing crash, SIM Jacking sales person sentenced, iPOD turns 20, MAC can’t connect to secure websites, What tablet should I buy?, Slow system due to Windows Defender, Yo...

Computer Talk 10/16/21 Hr 1 from 2021-10-16T15:15

Chashout Kings scalping consumers, Clipboard stealer knows your crypto bank account, Lan-tenna can sniff your data cable, Darkweb knows your e-mail, What’s more secure Web-browser or App?,...

Computer Talk 10/16/21 Hr 2 from 2021-10-16T15:15

Gonetspeed!!!, Do I clean out my browser cache, Danny thinks you can make money in SAT stocks, How do I remove device? Public Internet Security, HD error message - Blue Screen, My chromebook is ...

Computer Talk 10/9/21 Hr 2 from 2021-10-09T14:42

So my phone is Listening to me? Coinbase had 6000 customers get hacked this spring! What about Opera Browser? Tracking technology, AMD is not performing under Win 11, Can’t upload data to ...

Computer Talk 10/9/21 Hr 1 from 2021-10-09T14:41

Your SMS txts may have been read by hackers for 5 years!, Facebook outage – they locked themselves out of their systems, Firefox has built in paid search into the browser, Setting up a Web...

Computer Talk 10/2/21 Hr 2 from 2021-10-02T15:34

Apple pay could have an issue in the UK, Cheap way to do bills and internet on two Chromebooks, Hospital facing lawsuit for death of baby after ransomware attack, My Iphone will not sync with my...

Computer Talk 10/2/21 Hr 1 from 2021-10-02T15:34

AI created Beethoven’s 10th based on 4 notes, US School Districts blame Amazon for nationwide School bus driver shortage, Spotify causing battery drain, Google Voice Scam, HP will not boot...

Computer Talk 9/25/21 Hr 2 from 2021-09-25T20:03

Cloud VoIP hit by DDoS attack. No-Dial-Tone-For-You! My Dropbox account was disabled what do I do?, Do I want to do a BIOS upgrade? Can’t get pictures to SD Card- A01 Samsung, iphone x bat...

Computer Talk 9/25/21 Hr 1 from 2021-09-25T20:02

FBI held Ransomware keys that could have helped companies recover from an attack, China makes Crypto Currency illegal, Print nightmare still a thing, Azure Cloud not patching Linux VM issue they...

Computer Talk 8/28/21 Hr 2 from 2021-08-28T10:22

Comcast modem issue, Webroot pre-paid card, EMF wifi  effect on people, Internet privacy, Upgrading a 5 year old system, Router config, I opened a spam message am I ok?

Computer Talk 8/28/21 Hr 1 from 2021-08-28T10:20

Azure Cloud vulnerability is the worst you can imagine, Samsung can brick your TV if it’s a looted device, Google will pay 15 Billing to be on Apple devices, The First Arcade game turns 50...

Computer Talk 8/21/21 Hr 2 from 2021-08-21T10:19

E-mail viewing source, SSD drive failing, Bitcoin,  mining to spew more Co2 then Mexico if it gets to $500,000, Bitcoin is the future?!?, Dogecoin Rap – Reason Mag – DOG MONEY, ...

Computer Talk 8-21-21 Hr 1 from 2021-08-21T10:18

T-Mobile & AT&T Hack, Dallas Police delete crime data, can’t get it back, Polly Network may hire the hacker that robed them blind, FTC taking on Tesla “self-driving”, H...

Computer Talk 8/14/21 Hr 1 from 2021-08-16T16:34:58

Yes MACs can get Malware, the IBM 5150 Turns 40, Largest Crypto Heist to date and the bad guys return the money, Accenture Ransomware attack,  Webroot Diags, Security Cams and POE, Laptop s...

Computer Talk 8/14/21 Hr 2 from 2021-08-16T16:34:47

Why can’t I print my e-mail from Gmail? Is my Data safe at the DMV?  Home Integration where do I start? Windows email is not working, None of my e-mail is working in outlook, It&rsquo...

Computer Talk 8/7/21 Hr 2 from 2021-08-07T18:25

Apple migration, Paypal changes, Don’t google it Know the link!, Apple devices, Apple to scan your devices for Child Abuse, GoNetSpeed!, Nvidia Shield for streaming,

Computer Talk 8/7/21 Hr 1 from 2021-08-07T18:25

Ransomware, Microsoft Defender Broken, Fake Windows 11, Security Cameras (Reolink), Mac seems better than PCs

Computer Talk 7/10/21 Hr 2 from 2021-07-10T12:58

Iran had its train system hacked, Crackonosh mining Fake-Money, Branson heading space, Executive order may effect big tech,

Is my PC affected by Print Nightmare? My iphone started playing...

Computer Talk 7/10/21 Hr 1 from 2021-07-10T12:58

Cloud version of Quickbooks wants your employee payroll data, Apple warns its devices may interfere with implanted medical devices, Microsoft can’t seem to get Printnightmare correct, Why ...

Computer Talk 7/3/21 Hr 2 from 2021-07-06T13:54:26

Microsoft Store still broke, Could not imbed images in email, Having issues with Craig’s List, Secure e-mail options, Benefits of Duck Duck Go, Is my 4G phone really 3G?  O365 issue w...

Computer Talk 7/3/21 Hr 1 from 2021-07-06T13:54:07

Your MSPs tool they rent to you is being used to ransom your business, Windows 11 Launch a bit of a mess, My Router performance on 2.4Ghz is too slow, Microsoft Store broken can’t seem to ...

Computer Talk 6-26-21 Hr 1 from 2021-06-26T16:17

Bob’s last show! Big tech getting under fire for anti-trust, 3.6 in Bitcoin  - gone, Robo calls may be something preventable at the source, looking for a good printer for home busines...

Computer Talk 6/26/21 Hr 2 from 2021-06-26T16:17

Avg Price for a laptop, Fiber coming to your area? Dell notebook user needs training, But I want to keep my old copper line!!, Windows 11

Computer Talk 6/19/21 Hr 1 from 2021-06-21T19:57:17

Fastly broke the internet last week, How much internet speed do you need?,  CVS leaves 1 Billion records unsecured on the internet, Start button broken could be classic shell, File selectio...

Computer Talk 6/19/21 Hr 2 from 2021-06-19T20:00

Caller from first hour still broken, Gray box can I remove it?, IP Conflict, Cyber Security questions, HD At 100% Windows Defender killing performance.

Computer Talk 6/12/21 Hr 2 from 2021-06-12T18:18

Caller tanked Bob for his Service, Caller looking for Broadband alternative, What to do to prevent Ransomware, Hard Drive issue, Comcast modem issue IP conflict, Is OpenDNS active?

 ...

Computer Talk 6/12/21 Hr 1 from 2021-06-12T18:14:17

Bitcoin is screwing up the world, Apple sued after pictures leaked, Router dropping every hour, Callers say goodbye to Bob, Credit card processing for Non-profit, Cyber insurance may STOP paying...

Computer Talk 6/5/21 Hr 2 from 2021-06-05T17:29

File History can be used as backup, Old Laptop and HP Printer support, Should I use Edge? Is my HD broken, How to recover data from free, Laptop specs for Student & home, Only cloud backup s...

Computer Talk 6/5/21 Hr 1 from 2021-06-05T17:26

New Tesla S sets qtr mile record, Tesla owners win legal fight after software crippled battery to prevent fires, Hackers use Colonial ransomware news for new phishing attack, Problem with Blueto...

Computer Talk 5/29/21 Hr 2 from 2021-05-29T14:16

Her problem is she doesn’t have internet, Getting paid for surveys, Adblocker for edge, Outlook Live, 3 mail boxes can’t seem to cfg them in outlook, Chrome broken, Netgear extender ...

Computer Talk 5/29/21 Hr 1 from 2021-05-29T14:16

New Electric car subsidies up to over $12K!, Tesla turned on driver facing cameras in cars, Microsoft warns of hackers attacking US based companies, Google Photo unlimited free Ends June 1, New ...

Computer Talk 5/22/21 Hr 2 from 2021-05-22T14:29

Looking for a new PC for business, Ford EV Truck can power your house during an outage?!?, Can’t see video DVD, Trying to Image my PC but HD is a little too small, Trying to get turntable ...

Computer Talk 5/22/21 Hr 1 from 2021-05-22T14:28

Microsoft Internet Explorer EOL!, CNA paid largest Ransom yet, IRS going to track all Crypto transactions, China cracking down on Crypto, NIST 800-171, Ford electric truck, McAfee keeps asking t...

Computer Talk 5/15/21 Hr 1 from 2021-05-15T15:34

Cyber Security 101, Musk says you can’t buy a Tesla with Bitcoin, Elekta Cloud hit with Ransomware brought down a ton of Hospitals including Smilow Cancer at Yale, Can I track my phone fro...

Computer Talk 5/15/21 Hr 2 from 2021-05-15T15:34

CT Bill could shield companies from lawsuits if they show they tried to secure their systems, Separate laptop for sensitive internet use, email password keeps changing, using 2fa on your account...

Computer Talk 5/8/21 Hr 2 from 2021-05-08T18:15

Win 7 System still updating, why, Ending 365 how to export Data to local system, Outlook issues how to export, HP Win 10 for the Blind, Hotmail e-mail hacked where do I go for help?, Elon on SNL...

Computer Talk 5/8/21 Hr 1 from 2021-05-08T18:14

Lucid Motors goes after Tesla during SNL, Research student loads “free” software on a University network and Encrypts the whole thing,”  VoltsWagon” getting looked a...

Computer Talk 5/1/21 Hr 2 from 2021-05-01T17:55

Apple MAC users should update to 11.3 immediately! Does Microsoft do a better job testing updates on Surface devices? NO!, AOL on a Windows PC, Issues with old PC drive letters listed as DD?, Ne...

Computer Talk 5/1/21 Hr 1 from 2021-05-01T17:54

AI to help solve 3rd leading cause of death in America, FBI helps  America’s companies thanks to Court Order, BSOD issues for Caller in Idaho, Apple iPhone attaching pictures to e-mai...

Computer Talk 4/3/21 Hr 1 from 2021-04-03T13:06

EV Rebate subsidize Luxury cars, Microsoft knew about Golden SAML since 2017, Microsoft Cloud service down again April 1st, Caller re-set system to factory fresh has to start over, Upload speed ...

Computer Talk 4/3/21 Hr 2 from 2021-04-03T13:06

Beep codes for old Lenovo All-in-one, Can’t print properly after Win 10 KB Update, Telsa Double-billing new owners via Improper ACH Transactions, T-Mobile want’s way too much info to...

Computer Talk 3/27/21 Hr 2 from 2021-03-27T14:22

Windows 10 issue – losing focus automatically may be a power setting, Google tracking users wife, Win 10 1909 to Win 20H2 ok to update? What is OneDrive? Working from home needs a new prin...

Computer Talk 3/27/21 Hr 1 from 2021-03-27T14:20

Apple patch 14.4.2, Space X Starlink going for the poles, Dalio thinks Bitcoin get outlawed, VA worries that new net neutrality law will affect vets access to low-cost internet service. Self Dri...

Computer Talk 3/20/21 Hr 2 from 2021-03-20T19:42:22

Millions of Websites offline after Fire, How to transfer data, Google getting sued for tracking during incognito mode, Docsis 3.1 to Docsis 3.0 modems are they compatible? Municipal fiber is it ...

Computer Talk 3/20/21 Hr 1 from 2021-03-20T19:42:15

Can’t buy a Ford truck due to chip shortage, Microsoft Deeply apologizes, Microsoft updated Windows 10 again to fix problems, Should I use Webroot? Running Win 7 should I upgrade? T-Mobile...

Computer Talk 3/13/21 Hr2 from 2021-03-13T23:56

Three Dead Trolls – Every OS Sucks, Old Palm device, Will using Cell Wifi in different Zip code be an issue? Base PC for general use, Talkers mentions Computer Talk, Apple SE 2020 can supp...

Computer Talk 3/13/21 Hr1 from 2021-03-13T23:55

Exchange Server vulnerability was an issue over 10 Years in the making! Netflix tracking down users, Bill Gates says Crypto is heating the planet, Space telescope stock in safe mode for days, Wi...

Computer Talk 3/6/21 Hr 1 from 2021-03-06T15:17

Zoom fatigue is a real thing. Turn off 5G to save battery, McAfee in trouble for Crypto scams, Apple Malware, Consumer Cellular, I get a red flashing repair warning pop-up what should I do? &nbs...

Computer Talk 3/6/21 Hr 2 from 2021-03-06T15:17

More cutting cable, What to do with Leg Cramps, Dial-up ISPs do they exist? What is Crypto currency? Can I keep my phone number if I move to VoIP (Ooma)? What formats are best for use in Open Of...

Computer Talk 2/27/21 Hr 1 from 2021-02-27T15:09

How much speed do you need? Covid funds in MS improve broadband, Lastpass has 7 trackers built into the software; when it’s free you’re the commodity,  Still using Win 7; remote...

Computer Talk 2/27/21 Hr 2 from 2021-02-27T15:09

Clop Ransomware gang leaks online radar blueprints of GlobalEye radar,  Tesla losing ground to alternative MFGs, user looking for secure email, Adobe reader and performance issues, Should I...

Computer Talk 2/20/21 Hr 1 from 2021-02-20T20:25

Ford offering F150s to Texas to use built-n generator, Facebook banning news links in AUS, Uber drivers in UK are not Self-employed,

Caller can’t remove Mcafee, use compatibility mo...

Computer Talk 2/20/21 Hr 2 from 2021-02-20T20:25

Caller can’t ger online, too much to watch on TV, Mac slow wifi SOCK proxy keeps turning on, New iphone 8 big enough, iphone malware software, pixel 3a sound issue why won’t Google f...

Computer Talk 2/13/21 Hr 2 from 2021-02-13T19:15

New Jersey blames Microsoft of weeks of outages, Cell phone data usage how to take control, How to download pictures from Cell Provider, Radio.com app will not shut down. Yes your camera can spy...

Computer Talk 2/13/21 Hr 1 from 2021-02-13T19:15

Water system hacked, everyone used the same password; Apple vs Facebook, Cox bill looking for lifetime price, Battery swap in laptop, Apple e-waste issue, HP Win 10 update Lexmark printer, 2-3 y...

Computer Talk 2/6/21 Hr 1 from 2021-02-06T14:37

Data Caps – Comcast to hold charging customers until 7/21; Cox on the other hand has been billing customers since 8/20. Don’t post a picture of your Covid Vax card it could be used t...

Computer Talk 2/6/21 Hr 2 from 2021-02-06T14:36

Caller still having issues getting on network, Backup options testing your backup, Printing issue, radio.com on Yamaha receiver, Setting up MS Teams, HP Win 10 updates start but fail at 35%.

Computer Talk 1/30/21 Hr 1 from 2021-01-30T14:35

Robinhood friend or foe?, AI to find prostate cancer, Clear your IDFA info so you can stop being tracked, Apple is not ending the Emergency Broadcast alerts. WebRoot finding issues should I do a...

Computer Talk 1/30/21 Hr 2 from 2021-01-30T14:34

Lamont looking to Improving Internet service in CT, SD Card was recovered!, Good WebCam, Car hacking is it okay to hit OK? Home built PC has to use Win 10, Can he move old flavor of Windows 7 Ma...

Computer Talk 1/23/21 Hr 2 from 2021-01-23T19:04

Why is a 1.2GB Internet connection not improving my internet?  Cutting cord,  How to CFG OpenDNS once the network is set-up properly, Do I need a VPN if I have OpenDNS? A little help f...

Computer Talk 1/23/21 Hr 1 from 2021-01-23T19:03

 Erik can’t get his Chromecast to work, Google De-platforming Australia, Spy agencies are using location data without warrants, Win 10 Sleep or Shutdown, My Yahoo email box is not wor...

Computer Talk 12/19/20 Hr 1 from 2020-12-19T15:24

Solarwinds hack explained, Space force guardians, Employees 85% more likely to leak files today vs pre-Covid, Thank you from a caller, Should I use free AV? NO!, How does my home network work? W...

Computer Talk 12/19/20 Hr 2 from 2020-12-19T15:24

Cutting cord, internet security, On-line banking, Pokerstars not working, I regretted a click; what do I do? Wilton CT mom’s kid racks up $16K bill  - Says it’s Apple’s fa...

Computer Talk 12/12/20 Hr 2 from 2020-12-12T11:18

OpenDNS continued ipv6, Laptop shopping HP Intel Vs AMD can I load Office 2010 on my Win 10 System,  Company laptop will not connect to new WIFI, Help configuring EEO Router with IPv4 and I...

Computer Talk 12/12/20 Hr 1 from 2020-12-12T11:18

FCC tells communications companies to remove Chinees hardware, Intense full-face Blanc mask filters air, hides your identity, Zodiac killer message decrypted, Microsoft warns of Adrozek Malware,...

Computer Talk 12/5/20 Hr 1 from 2020-12-05T12:15

Google Fiber in TN and AL at 2GB, US Govt sues Facebook for H-1B Visa discrimination against US workers. Older Dell can’t power video card, Can I convert SSD drive into a boot drive, Has 12MB in...

Computer Talk 12/5/20 Hr 2 from 2020-12-05T12:15

Moving to new town what do I do about internet service? Facebook account hacked even 2FA was compromised, How do I destroy my data on my Hard Drive; shoot it?, After market charger is it safe? I...

Computer Talk 11/28/20 Hr 2 from 2020-11-28T14:34

Elon shooting up a rocket so it can do a belly flop, Roku streaming issues where do I start?, Ooma works with my Alarm system, Old Dell Laptop i5, 2.4 Ghz,, O365 how do I migrate it? ThinkPad La...

Computer Talk 11/28/20 Hr 1 from 2020-11-28T14:34

Amazon AWS outage took down a ton of businesses the Wed before Thanksgiving, Door Dash sued for deceptive tipping, ipads for Gun Permits, Win 10 upgrade failed, Cutting cable, Who can look at Vo...

Computer Talk 11/22/20 Hr 2 from 2020-11-21T17:25

Voter software question, Apple iPhone slow, Old Acer Laptop running win 7; company asking employees to use their home PCs for work, Toshiba laptop keyboard backlight not working, DHCP Address se...

Computer Talk 11/22/20 Hr 1 from 2020-11-21T17:25

Apple says Facebook is not protecting your privacy, Facebook tells academics to stop monitoring its users, Worn our NAND flash blamed for 150,000 future Tesla issues, Consumer reports ranks Tesl...

Computer Talk 11/14/20 Hr 1 from 2020-11-14T15:33

Ring doorbell catches fire – Huge Recall, Google to END unlimited free picture storage June 1st, Microsoft to patch 112 security bugs, Spinning blue circle only on one user profile,  ...

Computer Talk 11/14/20 Hr 2 from 2020-11-14T15:33

Printer ink issue with HP, SNET e-mail stopped working, Looking into how to remove pictures from iCloud so he is not charged, Night Hawk router & wifi issue, Youtube TV, How do I stream to n...

Computer Talk 11/7/20 Hr 2 from 2020-11-07T15:32

One Drive not working error, Does Google own DuckDuckgo?, How do I re-set Admin Password, What should I do to see why my PC is slow, Would you give police Direct Access to your Security Cameras?...

Computer Talk 11/7/20 Hr 1 from 2020-11-07T15:32

Uber and Lyft drivers keep gig status!, Portland to ban facial recognition, No more snow days for students, MA Right to repair passes, iPAD slow at the kitchen table; WIFI not performing as expe...

Computer Talk 10/31/20 Hr 2 from 2020-10-31T14:02

Caller wants to transfer movies from Super8 to DVD, File Explorer Icon on Desktop problem  may be a file associate issue after power outage, Issues with Junk Mail from Comcast, Win 10 updat...

Computer Talk 10/31/20 Hr 1 from 2020-10-31T14:01

Self driving race car goes straight into wall, Tesla self driving beta out to select users…look out, Netflix increasing price, Apple iPhone Pro 12 helps the blind see! Comcast user want&r...

Computer Talk 10/24/20 Hr 2 from 2020-10-24T14:53

California appeals court rules that Uber and Lyft drivers must be considered as employees, not contractors.  A listener looks for a way to find duplicate files while transferring informatio...

Computer Talk 10/24/20 Hr 1 from 2020-10-24T14:53

Messages that say you can vote by text or tweet are a scam--don't fall for it, experts say.  Microsoft Teams, Office 365 suffered massive outage last week.  NASA wants your craziest sp...

Computer Talk 9/26/20 Hr 2 from 2020-09-26T15:04

Needs help backing up Quicken on a CD, we told him to try USB sticks, Backup talk about file-level and full system image, Cops called to Singapore golf club after geeks hack reservation system, ...

Computer Talk 9/26/20 Hr 1 from 2020-09-26T15:03

Companies pushing back on 30% cut Apple takes from them to be on the Apple Store,  Hero Rat detects mines, Company zoom policy wants you to leave camera on all day, What specs do I need for...

Computer Talk 9/19/20 Hr 2 from 2020-09-19T16:06

Yubico 2FA Physical keys, Bitwarden Password Manager, System starting up on its own using energy, Old Yoga Laptop MS Mail Client Re-sent needed do to recent crashing issues after update, Looking...

Computer Talk 9/19/20 Hr 1 from 2020-09-19T16:06

Nikola under investigation, Ransomware responsible for death of German woman on route to Hospital, Dept. of Interior spectacularly fails IT security Audit, Full moon this Halloween, Is Zoom secu...

Computer Talk 9/12/20 Hr 2 from 2020-09-12T15:12

David having an issue with his external Monitor, Richard needs help with his SSIDs, Joe has Office 365 and is done paying wants to get rid of it, Blurry Win 10 Log-ins, Samsung Blue-Ray Firmware...

Computer Talk 9/12/20 Hr 1 from 2020-09-12T13:35

Looks like Amazon sold at inflated prices during the pandemic according to consumer watchdog. Little Electric car $4200 car outselling, AmazonBasics products sparking, smoking and melting, Tesla...

Computer Talk 9/5/20 Hr 2 from 2020-09-05T14:52

Secure Proton Mail and new Proton Cloud. Who’s in control of your Cloud? How do I delete files on my Android device that are part of the operating system. Where’s my PIN? Win 10 seem...

Computer Talk 9/5/20 Hr 1 from 2020-09-05T14:51

12 year old figures out that AI is grading the test so they hack it to get an A, Printed steak is a thing, Mobile voting company does not want anyone to look for flaws. User looking for laser pr...

Computer Talk 8/29/20 Hr 2 from 2020-08-29T14:50

Tesla was target of Failed Cyber attack, Battery Day will mean more power in electric cars in the next 3 years, Apple rejects Facebook app that warns of 30% Apple Take, Tesla making it harder to...

Computer Talk 8/29/20 Hr 1 from 2020-08-29T14:49

Tesla was target of Failed Cyber attack, Battery Day will mean more power in electric cars in the next 3 years, Apple rejects Facebook app that warns of 30% Apple Take, Tesla making it harder to...

Computer Talk 8/22/20 Hr 2 from 2020-08-22T15:21

Amazon Liable for Defective Product Injuries, E-mail Hacked talk about passwords, 2FA tools. How to Auto-Rotate Android display,  Duck-Duck go. Wireless Calling via Wifi, Reducing data usag...

Computer Talk 8/22/20 Hr 1 from 2020-08-22T15:20

Tesla is asking owners not to charge cars in CA during high power demand parts of day,  CA Grid operator warned of power shortages as state moves to green energy, Big Ass Fan company has a ...

Computer Talk 8/15/20 Hr1 from 2020-08-15T11:44

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Computer Talk 7/18/20 Hr 1 from 2020-07-18T16:51

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Computer Talk 6/27/20 Hr 2 from 2020-06-27T15:29

A Google Pixel 2 user looks for a way to listen to audiobooks on his phone without having to pay for a monthly subscription.  A caller asks if he should accept tracking "cookies" from a web...

Computer Talk 6/27/20 Hr 1 from 2020-06-27T15:28

An unusual Tesla Autopilot bug inspires Burger King to run a  one-day viral Internet ad campaign giving away free Whoppers. Segway personal motor scooter to go the way of the dinosaur. &nbs...

Computer Talk 6/13/20 Hr 2 from 2020-06-13T14:41

A caller asks for our opinion about the GoNetspeed fiber optic Internet service, which we highly recommend.  We help a caller who is having intermittent WiFi connection issues, and why his ...

Computer Talk 6/13/20 Hr 1 from 2020-06-13T14:40

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Study says that customers who buy their own router are happier.  Smart appliances like refrigerators may become obsolete after manufacturers...

Computer Talk 6/6/20 Hr2 from 2020-06-06T14:30

A Windows 7 user has concerns about the security of his computer while using tax software if Microsoft is no longer providing updates to Windows 7, and if his antivirus program would protect him...

Computer Talk 6/6/20 Hr1 from 2020-06-06T14:29

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Sony fined $2.4 million over PlayStation refund refusals.  Amazon initially censors a book questioning COVID-19 lockdowns prompting scathing...

Computer Talk 5/30/20 Hr 1 from 2020-05-30T15:00

Computer Talk 5/30/20 Hr 2 from 2020-05-30T14:59

Computer Talk 5/2/20 Hr 1 from 2020-05-02T18:20

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Computer Talk 4/25/20 Part 2 from 2020-04-25T13:04

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Computer Talk 4/18/20 Hr 1 from 2020-04-18T14:24

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Computer Talk 3/28/20 Hr 2 from 2020-03-28T18:38

The coronavirus pandemic may be the most visualized ever. A caller asks for help connecting mini-boxes to his TV to HDMI cable.  A Mac user has questions about using the Zoom app for meetin...

Computer Talk 3/28/20 Hr 1 from 2020-03-28T18:38

Dyson designs and builds a new type of ventilator for coronavirus patients.  Broadband speed plummets by 40% after coronavirus outbreak. YouTube to limit video quality around the world for ...

Computer Talk 3/21/20 Hr 1 from 2020-03-23T22:04:25

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Computer Talk 3/14/20 Hr 2 from 2020-03-16T13:00

Should I save passwords in my browser? We answer your questions on this and much more on Computer Talk!

Computer Talk 3/14/20 Hr 1 from 2020-03-16T13:00

How hackers are taking advantage during the coronavirus pandemic. Hear more on Computer Talk. 

Computer Talk 2/29/20 Hr 1 from 2020-02-29T05:00

Computer Talk 2/29/20 Hr 2 from 2020-02-29T05:00

Computer Talk: Google's Moving Political Borders (2/15/20 Hr 1) from 2020-02-15T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Report says that Google maps displays political borders differently based on where they are viewed.  YouTubeTV to stop Apple in-app payments...

Computer Talk: Advice On Cutting The Cable (2/15/20 Hr 2) from 2020-02-15T05:00

A recent mover asks for advice on cutting the cable.  We recommend 50-100 megabit internet service with YouTube TV and 70 channels, but there are other choices you can try, such as Sling, R...

Computer Talk: Testing the Iowa Caucus App (2/8/20 Hour 1) from 2020-02-08T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  App used in Iowa Caucuses was sent out through a beta testing platform.  U.S. lawmakers propose a new, nationwide electric vehicle charging ...

Computer Talk: Consumer vs Business Grade Laptops (2/8/20 Hour 2) from 2020-02-08T05:00

A listener calls in to discuss the quality differences between consumer- and business-grade laptops.  A listener looking to buy a new laptop wonders if he should buy an i5 or i7, and if the...

Computer Talk: Putting Encryption At Risk? (2/1/20) - Part 1 from 2020-02-01T05:00

In this episode, Erik purchases his new Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream™ AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit WiFi Router.  Draft law could put encryption at risk, reportedly under the guise of protectin...

Computer Talk: Hybrid Hard Drives&More (2/1/20) - Part 2 from 2020-02-01T05:00

We continue with the first hour's caller who asks if a solid state drive is a good choice for backing up, and if a hybrid hard drive would be a good choice when his desktop HP Envy computer even...

Computer Talk: A Problem With US Space Force Logo? (1/25/20) from 2020-01-25T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions.  Apple backs off plans to fully secure backups after FBI intervenes.  Star Trek fans are not happy about new logo for United States Space Force.  ...

Computer Talk: What You Need To Know About Antivirus Software (1/25/20) from 2020-01-25T05:00

A caller with an external Western Digital hard drive wonders if he backed up the data from his old computer properly.  A caller with a new Windows 10 computer asks which antivirus he should...

Computer Talk: Alternatives To Cable For Internet&Phone (1/18/20) from 2020-01-18T05:00

A caller asks about alternatives to cable for Internet and phone after her cable company increases prices.  We discuss DSL, and the use of VoIP services like Ooma and cellular base stations...

Computer Talk: GPS Problems For Commercial Vehicles (1/18/20) from 2020-01-18T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Erik and Bob discuss the problem of commercial vehicles being led on to the Merritt Parkway by GPS navigation systems in light of recent Congress...

Computer Talk: Windows 7's Full Screen Warning (1/11/20) from 2020-01-11T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Windows 7 computers to give a full screen warning on most computers when support for security patches is scheduled to end on January 15, 2020. &n...

Computer Talk: What Is The Right Time To Upgrade? (1/11/20) from 2020-01-11T05:00

A caller using OpenDNS seeks assistance in changing his DNS servers to work with a Netgear router.  A caller who uses her computer for a brokerage account and YouTube wonders if she should ...

Computer Talk: Smart Camera Security Hacks? (12/28/19) - Part 1 from 2019-12-28T05:00

Erik takes your computer questions.  Ring Doorbell and parent company Amazon face lawsuit over alleged camera security hacks.  Erik tries out the "smart" Nexx garage door opener.  ...

Computer Talk: Smart Camera Security Hacks? (12/28/19) - Part 2 from 2019-12-28T05:00

Dutch company Wolters Kulwer left many customers in the dark after its accounting software was hacked.  A listener concerned about excessive charges from his cable company asks if there is ...

Computer Talk: Smart Doorbells Being Hacked (12/14/19) - Part 1 from 2019-12-14T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions.  We offer advice on how to secure your Ring doorbell cameras after a series of news stories about some of the less secure cameras being taken over by hacke...

Computer Talk: Smart Doorbells Being Hacked (12/14/19) - Part 2 from 2019-12-14T05:00

A listener who falls victim to an online scam tells her story having a malicious "fixit.exe" program running on her computer.  A listener running Windows 7 wonders what would be the best co...

Computer Talk: Microsoft's Breached Account Problem (12/7/19) - Part 1 from 2019-12-07T05:00

Microsoft finds 44 million accounts with breached passwords, and forces password resets. New Tesla cybertrucks may not fit in your garage, a new app reveals.  More powerful versions of Tesl...

Computer Talk: Microsoft's Breached Account Problem (12/7/19) - Part 2 from 2019-12-07T05:00

A caller asks how much taxpayers should pay for 5G cellular service von commuter trains.  Also she asks for a way to deal with a large increase in junk mail on her iPhone from her Hotmail (...

Computer Talk: A Problem With Electric Vehicle Rentals (11/30/19) - Part 2 from 2019-11-30T05:00

A caller seven-year-old Windows 7 user wonders if he can save money buying a "refurbished" Windows 10 computer.  He also asks if it will remain safe to operate Windows 7 after Microsoft sto...

Computer Talk: A Problem With Electric Vehicle Rentals (11/30/19) - Part 1 from 2019-11-30T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Electric vehicle rentals aren't "at full charge" says columnist after a disappointing trip on the German Autobahn when the car battery almost ran...

Computer Talk: The Devastation of Data Breaches (11/23/19) - Part 1 from 2019-11-23T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Ransomware data breaches at hospitals linked to an uptick in fatal heart attacks.  1.2 billion records exposed in an unsecured data base. &n...

Computer Talk: The Devastation of Data Breaches (11/23/19) - Part 2 from 2019-11-23T05:00

A business computer user asks about "penetration testing" to check the functioning of his firewall.  A user with Windows 7 wonders if he should upgrade a machine purchased in 2011 to Window...

Computer Talk: Digital Camera&Photography Questions (11/16/19) - Part 1 from 2019-11-16T05:00

Erik is joined by special guest John Ryan in the studio to take your digital camera and photography questions during or special digital photography show.  YouTube changes its terms of servi...

Computer Talk: Digital Camera&Photography Questions (11/16/19) - Part 2 from 2019-11-16T05:00

Silent Google "experiment" crashes thousands of browsers.  A caller asks which size memory card he should use for taking pictures, given increasingly complicated camera technologies.  ...

Computer Talk: High Speed Internet In CT (11/9/19) - Part 2 from 2019-11-09T05:00

A listener asks about the legitimacy of streaming internet appliances like FreeStream.  A multiple monitor user wonders if he can consolidate using multiple monitors using a high resolution...

Computer Talk: High Speed Internet In CT (11/9/19) - Part 1 from 2019-11-09T05:00

Erik and Bob have special guest Tom Perrone from GoNetspeed discuss all aspects of high speed fiber optic Internet service in Connecticut: what fiber optic service is, how it works, and how to g...

Computer Talk: Why Google Is Buying Fitbit (11/2/19) - Part 2 from 2019-11-02T04:00

A warning for iPhone 5 users: Update now or risk losing significant features.  A listener looks for a way to transfer data from an old computer to a new computer, and if he should pay for p...

Computer Talk: Why Google Is Buying Fitbit (11/2/19) - Part 1 from 2019-11-02T04:00

Erik and Bob take your technology questions.  Google to purchase electronic health tracking company Fitbit, raising privacy concerns.  Software updates to Pratt & Whitney engines m...

Computer Talk: Google's Not So 'Free' Storage Options (10/26/19) - Part 2 from 2019-10-26T14:00

Payroll data provider Cachet is reeling after MyPayrollHR fraud.  A Windows 7 user wonders if a new computer he may be purchasing with an E5520 processor is a good buy.  A listener fro...

Computer Talk: Google's Not So 'Free' Storage Options (10/26/19) - Part 1 from 2019-10-26T14:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions.  Erik discusses the GVIDO electronic music reader device for musicians.  Google to replace defective Google Home speakers wrecked by a bad fi...

Computer Talk: A Facial Recognition Flaw? (10/19/19) - Part 1 from 2019-10-19T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions, and look at Google Pixel 4's serious security problem: Facial recognition unlocking software can't tell if your eyes are open.  The U.S. military ...

Computer Talk: A Facial Recognition Flaw? (10/19/19) - Part 2 from 2019-10-19T04:00

A caller who inherited a computer from a deceased relative seeks a way to access the locked computer.  An iPhone 6 user is unable to access the complete Messages history of a particular per...

Computer Talk: A 'Foldable' Cell Phone? (9/28/19) - Part 2 from 2019-09-28T04:00

A caller has suggestions for improving wireless speed on an iPad by changing WiFi "channels" on his wireless router.  A Windows 10 Professional administrator has difficulty creating a new u...

Computer Talk: A 'Foldable' Cell Phone? (9/28/19) - Part 1 from 2019-09-28T04:00

Erik and Bob take your technology questions. Samsung introduces "foldable" cell phone for $1,980.  A security researcher says that there is an "unmatchable" bug in hundreds of millions of A...

Computer Talk: A Case Against Airbnb (9/21/19) - Part 1 from 2019-09-21T13:25

Erik and Bob take your questions.  Hotelier and House Representative Ed Case from Hawaii hopes to stop Internet home rental Internet platforms like Airbnb.  T-Mobile criticizes Verizon...

Computer Talk: A Case Against Airbnb (9/21/19) - Part 2 from 2019-09-21T13:25

A caller running an old copy of Windows XP wants to try to install Windows XP on a newer computer in order to run older music software.  An avid radio listener is curious if "5G" cellular t...

Computer Talk: Challenging the Ride Share Business Model (9/14/19) - Part 2 from 2019-09-14T15:00

A user with a new HP Envy laptop wonders how to get the computer out of "hibernation" mode, plus he wonders if he should change his antivirus product. An Android smartphone user has issues with ...

Computer Talk: Challenging the Ride Share Business Model (9/14/19) - Part 1 from 2019-09-14T14:00

Erik and Bob take your questions and discuss California passing a bill that challenges the Uber and Lyft business models by treating drivers as employees.  McDonalds acquires an artificial ...

Computer Talk: The Truth About Electric Vehicles (9/7/19) - Part 1 from 2019-09-07T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions and talk the Ford survey that says 42 percent of Americans believe that electric vehicles need gasoline.  Over 600,000 Chinese-made GPS trackers fo...

Computer Talk: The Truth About Electric Vehicles (9/7/19) - Part 2 from 2019-09-07T04:00

A caller looks for a less costly alternatives to renting Microsoft Office 365, plus an alternative to an old SNET e-mail address.  A traveler returning from Italy wants to stop receiving se...

Computer Talk: Facts&Fiction About VPN Privacy (8/31/19) - Part 1 from 2019-08-31T04:00

Tesla's SolarCity division initiated a secret program called "Project Titan" to  replace defective solar panels that could cause roof fires, according to Business Insider. VW settles a laws...

Computer Talk: Facts&Fiction About VPN Privacy (8/31/19) - Part 2 from 2019-08-31T04:00

Google's "Project Zero" releases information about thousands of hacked iPhones due to a security flaw that was patched in February.  Apple promises to stop listening to your Siri conversati...

Computer Talk: Keeping Amazon Ring Video Private (8/24/19) - Part 2 from 2019-08-24T14:00

A caller with an HP Pavilion laptop has issues saving files from a camera to his computer.  A Cox Cable user needs to know if he should upgrade his cable modem and if his router is sufficie...

Computer Talk: Keeping Amazon Ring Video Private (8/24/19) - Part 1 from 2019-08-24T13:00

Erik and Bob discuss Wal-Mart suing Tesla SolarCity over solar panels alleged to have caused roof fires at their stores. Amazon's Ring video doorbell unit wants police to keep certain surveillan...

Computer Talk: What's Up With That Windows Update? (8/17/19) - Part 2 from 2019-08-17T15:49

A business owner asks what considerations are necessary when setting up a computer server for multiple users.  A caller asks for the best way to transfer data from an old Windows 7 computer...

Computer Talk: What's Up With That Windows Update? (8/17/19) - Part 1 from 2019-08-17T15:48

Microsoft confirms update problems with the latest update for current versions of Windows. Australian scientists want to mass-produce a seaweed that stops cows from burping methane. Microsoft Su...

Computer Talk: Is FaceApp Worth Being Worried About? (7/20/19) - Part 1 from 2019-07-20T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions, and discuss serious security and privacy concerns being raised about the popular Russia-based FaceApp. West Virginia is the 22nd state to adopt rules for 5G cel...

Computer Talk: Is FaceApp Worth Being Worried About? (7/20/19) - Part 2 from 2019-07-20T04:00

We continue the discussion about 5G cellar technology as Erik discusses how some in a San Francisco community try to block a 5G cellular installation. Bob also discusses a Mayo Clinic study wher...

Computer Talk: Who Owns Your VPN Service? (7/6/19) - Part 1 from 2019-07-06T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. A VPN research firm says 29 of the top VPN services are owned by six Chinese companies. "Mad" Magazine to switch to a subscription-only format after 70...

Computer Talk: Who Owns Your VPN Service? (7/6/19) - Part 2 from 2019-07-06T04:00

A caller asks when Windows 7 will stop working for e-mail. We explain that when Microsoft stops supporting an operating system, they stop providing security updates for it. We also talk about th...

Computer Talk: How a SIM Swapping Attack Affects You (6/29/19) Part 1 from 2019-06-29T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Listen as we have special guest Matt Miller, ZDNet technology columnist, blogger and podcaster tells his personal story of the unraveling of his digita...

Computer Talk: How a SIM Swapping Attack Affects You (6/29/19) Part 2 from 2019-06-29T04:00

A listener with an HP printer and laptop connected by a USB cable cannot get the printer to work properly. We recommend removing and reinstalling the printer drivers or possibly configuring the ...

Computer Talk: The Robot Vacuum's Strange Path (6/15/19) - Part 2 from 2019-06-15T04:00

Don't click that link in an e-mail! Erik talks about phishing (pronounced "fishing") in e-mail and why it is dangerous. A caller asks why he has to right-click on an e-mail to open up links in a...

Computer Talk: The Robot Vacuum's Strange Path (6/15/19) - Part 1 from 2019-06-15T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. In this episode, we discuss why a robot vacuum takes such a strange path in order to vacuum a room. Akamai CEO thinks playing computer games "in the cl...

Computer Talk: New Privacy Protection In Maine (6/8/19) - Part 1 from 2019-06-08T04:00

Google suffered major service outage last week, knocking out Nest home automation services for some. Maine governor signs strict Internet privacy-protection bill. Microsoft pulls a massive facia...

Computer Talk: New Privacy Protection In Maine (6/8/19) - Part 2 from 2019-06-08T04:00

A caller asks if there is a way to access his data from Quickbooks from a remote location. We help a user troubleshoot slow wireless performance with his cable provider. Norway's love of electri...

Computer Talk: Delivering Smartphone Traffic To China&Russia? (6/1/19) - Part 2 from 2019-06-01T13:00

A caller wonders if he can remove files safely from previous versions of Windows 10 in order to save hard disk space. A user who wants to buy a new printer seeks the most cost-effective solution...

Computer Talk: Delivering Smartphone Traffic To China&Russia? (6/1/19) - Part 1 from 2019-06-01T13:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. U.S. government staff may be sending their smartphone web traffic "wrapped in a bow" to China and Russia over VPNs, report says. Facebook quietly kille...

Computer Talk: Congress or Criminal Mugshots? (5/25/19) - Part 2 from 2019-05-25T04:00

Cloud-based backup service Crash Plan stops backing up certain types of backup files, leaving customers stranded. A caller asks about a recent Microsoft update for older Windows systems (Windows...

Computer Talk: Congress or Criminal Mugshots? (5/25/19) - Part 1 from 2019-05-25T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. City of Baltimore hit by ransomware attack; the mayor is considering paying ransom to restore systems. Samsung's "Deep Fake" Artificial Intelligence can create ...

Computer Talk 5/18/19 Hr 1 from 2019-05-18T04:00

Erik has special guest John Ryan in studio to take your digital camera questions. Illinois bill would force electric vehicle owners to pay $1,000 annual fee. Adobe sends letter warning users of ...

Computer Talk 5/18/19 Hr 2 from 2019-05-18T04:00

A listener with an older Officejet 6700 printer wants to clear out stored fax information before discarding the printer. A caller looking to buy a new cellphone wants to know which cell phone gi...

Computer Talk: A Massive Cloud Data Outage (5/11/19) - Part 1 from 2019-05-11T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Cloud based tax firm CCH suffers massive cloud data outage. United Kingdom goes a full week without using coal power. Manhattan apartment users finally get phys...

Computer Talk: A Massive Cloud Data Outage (5/11/19) - Part 2 from 2019-05-11T04:00

IP address problems continue as a caller has problems with one of his security cameras not working. We provide advice on setting up a "static" IP address in the router as well as changing defaul...

Computer Talk: Tesla Testing the Waters of Insurance? (5/4/19) - Part 2 from 2019-05-04T04:00

A caller with a Samsung tablet has concerns allowing the Samsung mail application access to his Gmail account. A user of Webroot Antivirus has concerns over a photo application automatically qua...

Computer Talk: Tesla Testing the Waters of Insurance? (5/4/19) - Part 1 from 2019-05-04T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Tesla to consider entry into the automobile insurance market. Eighty million U.S. households with people over age forty exposed in data leak. Tesla hopes to reg...

Computer Talk: Malware In Pirated Streaming Devices? (4/27/19) - Part 1 from 2019-04-27T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Pirated streaming devices are filled with malware, researchers say. South Carolina government website had a security flaw that exposed password. Cloud service p...

Computer Talk: Malware In Pirated Streaming Devices? (4/27/19) - Part 2 from 2019-04-27T04:00

A listener has an issue with possible unauthorized access to his Gmail account on his Samsung tablet; we show you how to set up "two factor authentication" to increase security and help prevent ...

Computer Talk: Outlook Accounts Hacked (4/20/19) - Part 1 from 2019-04-20T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Katz's Delicatessen in New York City serves up sandwiches the low-tech way. Jerrie Cobb, first female astronaut candidate, dies at 88. Microsoft admits that abo...

Computer Talk: Outlook Accounts Hacked (4/20/19) - Part 2 from 2019-04-20T04:00

Apple's iPhone recycling robot can recover 1.2 million iPhones a year. A caller looks for a way to connect wireless speakers to older stereo technology, and asks if most wireless speakers use Bl...

Computer Talk: Is Amazon Listening To You? (4/13/19) - Part 1 from 2019-04-13T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Report says Amazon employees listen to customers through Echo smart speakers. Elon Musk claims Tesla self-driving tech is "vastly ahead of everyone." Jeweler wh...

Computer Talk: Is Amazon Listening To You? (4/13/19) - Part 2 from 2019-04-13T04:00

Tech giant Infosys settles allegations of visa fraud in Plano office for $34 million. A caller who purchased a new router and modem has trouble getting his printer to print with his Chromebook c...

Computer Talk: Facebook's Latest Lack of Security (4/6/19) - Part 1 from 2019-04-06T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. New Marvel "Avengers" movie is a three hour bladder buster. Facebook asking people to use e-mail passwords as a second authentication factor shows appalling lac...

Computer Talk: Erik 'Cuts The Cord' (3/23/19) - Part 1 from 2019-03-23T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Erik finally "cuts the cord" and drops his expensive cable television service. He shares his cord-cutting experience with us. T-Mobile starts testing wireless h...

Computer Talk: Erik 'Cuts The Cord' (3/23/19) - Part 2 from 2019-03-23T04:00

Purdue University cuts access to streaming services while in class. A caller hopes to make the missing compass direction needle re-appear in Google Maps and avoid screen "burn in" problems with ...

Computer Talk: Beto O'Rourke's Hacker History (3/16/19) - Part 2 from 2019-03-16T04:00

A listener discusses some aspects of the Boeing 737 Max 8 software problems in light of recent crashes. A user has questions about how to configure his network in order to stay free from ransomw...

Computer Talk: Beto O'Rourke's Hacker History (3/16/19) - Part 1 from 2019-03-16T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Politician Beto O'Rourke had experience as a hacker in the "Cult of the Dead Cow" hacking group. National Highway Traffic Safety Commission may allow "control-l...

Computer Talk: Google Chrome's Security Vulnerability (3/9/19) - Part 1 from 2019-03-09T17:07

Erik and Bob take your questions. Google Chrome has a security vulnerability; time to update to stay safe. Microsoft's new Edge browser looks like Google Chrome. Tech Tip: Turn off "Fast Startup...

Computer Talk: Google Chrome's Security Vulnerability (3/9/19) - Part 2 from 2019-03-09T17:07

A user with an older Mac computer has problems with video playing slowly. A caller asks if Malwarebytes Premium can run with Windows Defender working. We tell you how to update Google Chrome web...

Computer Talk: Cryptocurrency Creator Arrested (3/2/19) Part 2 from 2019-03-02T17:00

A listener asks for a recommendation for a less expensive but reliable anti-virus product. A Cox e-mail user has problems receiving e-mail; e-mail replies seem to be directed to Outlook.com. Eri...

Computer Talk: Cryptocurrency Creator Arrested (3/2/19) Part 1 from 2019-03-02T17:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Cryptocurrency creator is arrested and charged with fraud. The top 5 electric car maintenance issues explained. Amazon.com to open dozens of brick-and-mortar di...

Computer Talk: Google's Secret Microphone Not Supposed To Be a Secret? (2/23/19) - Part 1 from 2019-02-25T16:52

Erik and Bob take your questions. Google says hidden microphone in Nest product was never intended to be a secret. SpaceX successfully sends Israel's moon mission on its way. Consumer Reports st...

Computer Talk: Google's Secret Microphone Not Supposed To Be a Secret? (2/23/19) - Part 2 from 2019-02-23T15:12

We continue our discussion on the best configuration to look for in a new computer and what price you should pay. A Malwarebytes Anti-Malware user has trouble activating the software. Plus, we t...

Computer Talk: 'Cloud Based' Thermostat Freezes Up (2/9/19) Part 1 from 2019-02-09T15:57

Erik and Bob take your questions. Honeywell gets "frosty" reception as "cloud-based" thermostat freezes up for a week. After trying an experimental technique to lay fiber optic cable more cheapl...

Computer Talk: 'Cloud Based' Thermostat Freezes Up (2/9/19) Part 2 from 2019-02-09T15:57

A listener with Yahoo Mail wants to get rid of unwanted advertisements in mail. A user with an old SNET e-mail address has a "locked" user account. A listener has a problem with his Windows 10 c...

Computer Talk: Did Parents Consent To Facebook's Teen Data Use? (2/2/19) - Part 1 from 2019-02-02T05:00

Facebook's use of teen's private data to spy on rivals outrages its critics; Facebook says parents consented. Researchers say security flaw allows for spying over 5G cellular networks. Microsoft...

Computer Talk: Did Parents Consent To Facebook's Teen Data Use? (2/2/19) - Part 2 from 2019-02-02T05:00

A listener wonders what is the best antivirus program to use. We recommend using OpenDNS to surf the web more safely by automatically blocking malicious websites along with Malwarebytes if your ...

Computer Talk: Gas Cheaper Than Electric Charging? (1/26/19) - Part 1 from 2019-01-26T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Tesla increases its electric car charging prices to the point that gas may be cheaper. Electrify America shutting down all its high power electric car chargers ...

Computer Talk: Gas Cheaper Than Electric Charging? (1/26/19) - Part 2 from 2019-01-26T05:00

A Mozilla Firefox user has problems loading a particular website. We suggest downloading a new copy of the browser and tell how to "export" bookmarks into the new browser. A caller helps out the...

Computer Talk: Why Canada Banned 5G (1/19/19) - Part 1 from 2019-01-19T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. The Hubble Space Telescope is back up and running after a reboot. Lawyers secure e-mail "cloud"-based system in UK goes down; will take two weeks to restore. Ca...

Computer Talk: Why Canada Banned 5G (1/19/19) - Part 2 from 2019-01-19T05:00

A listener calls in and wonders about "cutting the cord" and dropping cable television service from the phone company, and also asks about the Ooma VoIP service and Internet TV and movie streami...

Computer Talk: A Cloud Horror Story (1/12/19) - Part 1 from 2019-01-12T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Erik recounts a "cloud horror story" where a student's online course participation record is missing from the on-line course management system. A Windo...

Computer Talk: A Cloud Horror Story (1/12/19) - Part 2 from 2019-01-12T05:00

Discussion about problems with "the cloud" and online coursework difficulties continues. A caller wonders if it is better to not let his tablet battery go lower than 60% in order to preserve tab...

Computer Talk: Why Tesla's Prices Are Dropping (1/5/19) - Part 1 from 2019-01-05T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Tesla reduces electric car prices in the United States as tax credit begins to phase out. China's censors reportedly learn "real" history to stop it from spread...

Computer Talk: Why Tesla's Prices Are Dropping (1/5/19) - Part 2 from 2019-01-05T05:00

An iPhone 6 user is reluctant to update his phone operating system and is not able to back up his phone has concerns the update to his phone will not work well. A listener has questions about us...

Computer Talk: Long Live The Internet! (12/15/18) - Part 1 from 2018-12-15T05:00

Erik Semmel and Bob Shorey take your computer comments, questions and concerns. Net Neutrality has been dead for a year. Long live the internet! Foul-mouthed bird placing orders with Alexa, Soon...

Computer Talk: Long Live The Internet! (12/15/18) - Part 2 from 2018-12-15T05:00

Erik Semmel and Bob Shorey take your computer comments, questions and concerns. Congress grills Google CEO. Don’t understand how the technology works. User can’t create restore point...

Computer Talk: IT Horror Stories (12/8/18) - Part 2 from 2018-12-08T05:00

A listener updates us with his experiences using the new GoNetspeed fiber optic Internet service, plus advice on migrating away from an old SNET e-mail address. We discuss some of the safety con...

Computer Talk: IT Horror Stories (12/8/18) - Part 1 from 2018-12-08T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. We start off with a brief description of some IT horror stories with unusual IT legal contracts for IT maintenance, cloud, snd domain services with dra...

Computer Talk: Safety Culture at SpaceX (11/24/18) - Part 1 from 2018-11-24T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Japan's new cybersecurity minister admits that he's never touched a computer. Rock band Queen's guitarist Brian May expresses frustration over Apple USB-C conne...

Computer Talk: Safety Culture at SpaceX (11/24/18) - Part 2 from 2018-11-24T05:00

Oklahoma State University football coach Mike Gundy gives his unvarnished opinions about Twitter and social media websites. We warn users about surfing safely and using OpenDNS after a caller ma...

Computer Talk: The Annual Camera Show (11/17/18) - Part 1 from 2018-11-17T05:00

The Annual Camera Show

Computer Talk: The Annual Camera Show (11/17/18) - Part 2 from 2018-11-17T05:00

Say Cheese!

Computer Talk: Blocking One Billion Spam Calls - Part 1 (11/10/18) from 2018-11-10T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. UK rail lines blocked by unexpected Microsoft Office update. Mobile carrier T-Mobile blocks one billion spam calls. Secret service warns identity thieves are ab...

Computer Talk: Blocking One Billion Spam Calls - Part 2 (11/10/18) from 2018-11-10T05:00

A listener seeks advice if a Samsung Galaxy tablet is a good buy. Volkswagen to release a $28,000 electric car. Another former SBC Global user is unable to receive e-mail for over a month. We di...

Computer Talk: 'Big Data' Determining Your Vote - Part 1 (11/3/18) from 2018-11-03T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions and discuss the Chinese company charged with stealing trade secrets from US chip maker. Senators demand Facebook fix its political ad transparency tool. How poli...

Computer Talk: 'Big Data' Determining Your Vote - Part 2 (11/3/18) from 2018-11-03T04:00

A listener seeks advice on the value of purchasing a Samsung tablet. A caller wonders why his computer backups to an external drive are taking up so much disk space. Another listener with an ext...

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Computer Talk: 'Spy' Chips Invade Apple&Amazon? (10/13/18 Hour 1) from 2018-10-13T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Bloomberg reports that Chinese "spy" chips were implanted on motherboards used by Amazon and Apple. Apple and Amazon deny the Bloomberg report. Senators demand ...

Computer Talk: 'Spy' Chips Invade Apple&Amazon? (10/13/18 Hour 2) from 2018-10-13T04:00

Microsoft issues Windows 10 update which deleted files for some users, then retracts the update. A user wonders if he can run two different older versions of Microsoft Office Professional with n...

Computer Talk 9/29/18 Hr 1 Latest Facebook Security Breach Impacts 50 Million User Accounts from 2018-09-29T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Massive Facebook security issue could compromise at least 50 million accounts. Securities and Exchange Commission fines robocaller $80 million in an effort to s...

Computer Talk 9/29/18 Hr 2 Latest Facebook Security Breach Impacts 50 Million User Accounts from 2018-09-29T04:00

We continue our discussion with more information on how to back up and restore your computer to be prepared in the event of a system failure. A caller asks about purchasing a laptop solely f...

Computer Talk 9/22/18 Hr 1 Toyota To Support Android Auto Car Navigation System from 2018-09-22T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Google warns U.S. Senators of foreign hackers targeting their GMail accounts. Toyota to finally support Android auto car navagation system. Elon Musk promises T...

Computer Talk 9/22/18 Hr 2 Toyota To Support Android Auto Car Navigation System from 2018-09-22T04:00

Quirky Bob Ross toaster burns image of painter of Bob Ross on your morning toast. A caller wants to know which computer buy to use with a popular but questionable (due to third party software) v...

Computer Talk 9/15/18 Hr 1 Price Of iPhone Replacement Batteries To Increase Soon from 2018-09-15T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Purchases at the Apple Store can "disappear" after you buy them, a frustrated customer learns. $29 replacements for iPhone 6 batteries will cost $69 af...

Computer Talk 9/15/18 Hr 2 Price Of iPhone Replacement Batteries To Increase Soon from 2018-09-15T04:00

A novice user wants to know why his computer appears to go black after using it except for a mouse cursor. We believe the issue is related to Windows updates or a backlight issue. Is it safe to ...

Computer Talk 9/8/18 Hr 2 Microsoft Azure Data Outage from 2018-09-08T04:00

A listener who wants to stop renting a modem and router from the cable company wants to learn the process for buying your own equipment to save money. A user has a problem with his screen "d...

Computer Talk 9/8/18 Hr 1 Microsoft Azure Data Outage from 2018-09-08T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Microsoft Azure cloud service suffers massive data outage. Apple removes a popular app that was stealing browser history. Wehe app lets you detect if carrie...

Computer Talk 9/1/18 Hr 1 Why Does The Inventor Of Ethernet Think Net Neutrality Is A Bad Idea? from 2018-09-01T04:00

Erik and Bob Take your questions. Autopilot feature on Tesla electric car has difficulty "seeing" stopped firetrucks. Also, Tesla is hard at work on a Model 3 performance upgrade package. Ca...

Computer Talk 9/1/18 Hr 2 Why Does The Inventor Of Ethernet Think Net Neutrality Is A Bad Idea? from 2018-09-01T04:00

Inventor of Ethernet, Bob Metcalfe, creator of Ethernet, says Net Neutrality is a bad idea. Google had super-secret deal to link online ads with offline Mastercard purchases. A listener reco...

Computer Talk 8/25/18 Hr 1 Did Verizon Throttle Data for California Wildfire First Responders? from 2018-08-25T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. A fire chief says Verizon throttled data during California wildfires, but Verizon disputes, citing Net Neutrality. Elon Musk says Tesla will add car karaoke mod...

Computer Talk 8/25/18 Hr 2 Did Verizon Throttle Data for California Wildfire First Responders? from 2018-08-25T04:00

A caller with shutdown problems that originally thought the problem was heat related fixes the problem with a recovery disk. A Mac user seeks a way to transfer photos from Mac to PC as well as h...

Computer Talk 8/18/18 Hr 1 Alternative Email Services from 2018-08-18T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Former President Barack Obama's campaign used security keys to prevent hacks in the 2012 presidential election campaign. A cryptocurrency entrepreneur ...

Computer Talk 8/18/18 Hr 2 Alternative Email Services from 2018-08-18T04:00

Urban Dictionary trolls Elon Musk over "funding secured" Tweet on Twitter. How to stop the false "low disk space" warning on on the "D:" drive recovery partition. We help a caller having problem...

Computer Talk 8/11/18 Hr 1 Changes to MoviePass from 2018-08-11T04:00

Erik flies solo this week taking your computer questions. MoviePass to limit customers to three movies per month starting on August 15. "Private" Kaspersky VPN service found leaking names of web...

Computer Talk 8/11/18 Hr 2 Changes to MoviePass from 2018-08-11T04:00

We help a user who was worried that his computer was hacked by a fake "virus" popup, and we discuss using OpenDNS to help surf the web more safely and talk about purchasing a good firewall route...

Computer Talk 8/4/18 Hr 1 Amazon Alexa's New Skill from 2018-08-04T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Starbucks will not accept Bitcoin cryptocurrency, but will accept an alternative cryptocurrency called "Bakkt." New "Away Mode" Alexa skill claims to s...

Computer Talk 8/4/18 Hr 2 Amazon Alexa's New Skill from 2018-08-04T04:00

A user has problems getting the "paste" function to work with Cox e-mail and the Firefox web browser, plus problems with spam e-mail. A listener asks why his Internet Wi-Fi connection takes a lo...

Computer Talk 7/21/18 Hr 1 The Inside Story on Amazon's "Prime Day" Crash from 2018-07-21T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Tesla drivers in Germany are asked to return subsidy. Apple Watch and Fitbit may be hit with tariffs for China-produced goods. Waymo's autonomous-drive...

Computer Talk 7/21/18 Hr 2 The Inside Story on Amazon's "Prime Day" Crash from 2018-07-21T04:00

Prototype "Airlander" blimp promises in-flight luxury. A caller has difficulty streaming Flash video content through his Comcast Xfinity account. A listener provides a valuable tip to listen to ...

Computer Talk 7/14/18 Hr 1 from 2018-07-14T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. A system administrator for alternative energy company tells of Google Cloud horror story as monitoring system gets erroneously shut down for suspected "suspicio...

Computer Talk 7/14/18 Hr 2 from 2018-07-14T04:00

A listener gets help uninstalling Kaspersky anti-virus from her computer. We help a listener with questions about high definition (HD) radio. A listener calls in with concerns over streaming rad...

Computer Talk 7/7/18 Hr 1 How to Use Windows "System File Checker" from 2018-07-07T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. A system administrator for alternative energy company tells of Google Cloud horror story as monitoring system gets erroneously shut down for suspected "suspicio...

Computer Talk 7/7/18 Hr 2 How to Use Windows "System File Checker" from 2018-07-07T04:00

A graphic designer looks for a good anti-virus program for Macintosh computers that will not slow his system down. Also the caller discussses how blowing accumulated dust out of the computer can...

Computer Talk 6/30/18 Hr 1 Electronic Device Component Shortage from 2018-06-30T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Due to component shortage, supply of phones, televisions, and gaming consoles may be limited. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems were found to be less distr...

Computer Talk 6/30/18 Hr 2 Electronic Device Component Shortage from 2018-06-30T04:00

California passes new toughest-in-the-nation data privacy law amid criticism by privacy advocates. Driver of autonomous Uber car faces manslaughter charges for watching video streaming service b...

Computer Talk 6/23/18 Hr 1 Slow Internet Speed? Blame Utility Poles from 2018-06-23T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Connecticut Conference of Municipalities lawsuit challenges PURA decision concerning utility poll use. Blame lousy Internet speeds on utility poles, Wired Magaz...

Computer Talk 6/23/18 Hr 2 Slow Internet Speed? Blame Utility Poles from 2018-06-23T04:00

We help a user fix a scripting error in Windows 10. We help a user who inadvertently marked a message as spam in Comcast web mail. We discuss the recovery partition special area on most har...

Computer Talk 6/16/18 Hr 1 Crashing A Self-Driving Car from 2018-06-16T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions, and explain why people still crash when using automated car driving systems. State inspector caught misusing computer while on the job. City of San Francisco re...

Computer Talk 6/16/18 Hr 2 Crashing A Self-Driving Car from 2018-06-16T04:00

James Comey found using personal GMail account to conduct FBI business. A listener expresses concerns about using the Avast Internet browser and also wants to know the date when support for Wind...

Computer Talk 6/9/18 Hr 1 Asleep Behind The Wheel With Tesla? from 2018-06-09T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Tesla worker filmed allegedly asleep with Autopilot active. National Transportation Safety Board issues scathing report in Tesla acceleration crash. PotCoin is ...

Computer Talk 6/9/18 Hr 2 Asleep Behind The Wheel With Tesla? from 2018-06-09T04:00

A caller wants an opinion on whether a Mac mini or Windows PC is better for a new computer gift. A caller has problems with his monitor unexpectedly going to sleep. A caller has questions about ...

Computer Talk 6/2/18 Hr 1 The Probe Into Bitcoin Price Manipulation from 2018-06-02T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. The federal government opens a probe into Bitcoin price manipulation, while an outage in credit card payment processing disrupts payments in Europe. AT...

Computer Talk 6/2/18 Hr 2 The Probe Into Bitcoin Price Manipulation from 2018-06-02T04:00

A caller asks about GoNetSpeed, a new fiber optic high speed Internet service available in select areas in Connecticut. Another caller with Windows 10 has difficulty installing OpenOffice on his...

ComputerTalk 5/26/18 Hr 1 The Loss Of 'Municipal Gain' Utility Poles from 2018-05-26T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. In a blow to municipalities, State Public Utilities Regulatory Authority defeats bid for towns to use "municipial gain" space on utility poles. Sen. Ke...

ComputerTalk 5/26/18 Hr 2 The Loss Of 'Municipal Gain' Utility Poles from 2018-05-26T04:00

A listener seeks an inexpensive alternative software to open Adobe Illustrator files. We offer advice for a caller looking for WiFi range to an outbuilding 150 feet away. How to lower celluar da...

Computer Talk 5/19/18 Hr 1 Facebook's 'Fake' Accounts from 2018-05-19T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Three-hour cloud outage locks out remote access to certain Nest locks, thermostats. FCC investigates LocationSmart after phone tracking flaw. Facebook deletes 5...

Computer Talk 5/19/18 Hr 2 Facebook's 'Fake' Accounts from 2018-05-19T04:00

A caller has has "blue screen" issues occurring after a major Windows update; we help diagnose the problem. How to troubleshoot a "Windows 10 license will expire soon" (even though it is already...

Computer Talk 5/12/18 Hr 1 from 2018-05-12T04:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Amazing Google Duplex robot voice assistant can make appointments for you. Google promises that the assistant will identify as a robot when it calls. The au...

Computer Talk 5/12/18 Hr 2 from 2018-05-12T04:00

More discussion about Google Duplex robot voice assistant. A caller discusses his experiences with targeted advertising from web searches and services and wonders how he may be targeted. We talk...

Computer Talk 5/5/18 Hr 1 US Military's Cell Phone Decision&More from 2018-05-05T04:00

Erik takes your computer questions. U.S. military pulls cell phones made by Chinese manufacturer Huawei from military stores. BBC claims Apple using non-existent warranty clause to refuse batter...

Computer Talk 5/5/18 Hr 2 US Military's Cell Phone Decision&More from 2018-05-05T04:00

New lawsuit filed against cryptocurrency company Ripple. Some Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus microphones fail after iOS update. A Mac user calls in to point out that Apple is dropping support for 32-...

Computer Talk 4/14/2018: Yahoo&AOL's Right To Read Your Emails [Part 4] from 2018-04-16T12:37:34

We discuss the pros and cons of Cloudflare's new https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/lgNJC0RM98irwM5qtw2ORE?domain=1.1.1.1 Domain Name Service (DNS). A caller discusses his experiences and tips on...

Computer Talk 4/14/2018: Yahoo&AOL's Right To Read Your Emails [Part 3] from 2018-04-16T12:37:01

We discuss the pros and cons of Cloudflare's new https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/lgNJC0RM98irwM5qtw2ORE?domain=1.1.1.1 Domain Name Service (DNS). A caller discusses his experiences and tips on...

Computer Talk 4/14/2018: Yahoo&AOL's Right To Read Your Emails [Part 2] from 2018-04-16T12:36:46

Erik and Bob take your questions. In light of the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal, Yahoo and AOL reaffirm the right to read your emails. Tech website recode shows how Facebook uses your dat...

Computer Talk 4/14/2018: Yahoo&AOL's Right To Read Your Emails [Part 1] from 2018-04-16T12:36:13

Erik and Bob take your questions. In light of the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal, Yahoo and AOL reaffirm the right to read your emails. Tech website recode shows how Facebook uses your dat...

Computer Talk 4/7/18 Hr 1 from 2018-04-07T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Robots are "killing" Tesla Model 3 production. FIRST Robotics competition in Hartford this weekend. Luxury space hotel hotel lets you vacation like the...

Computer Talk 4/7/18 Hr 2 from 2018-04-07T04:00

Troubleshooting problems with Verizon Wireless hotspots. A caller warns of a false arrest phone scam. A listener receives help for an antivirus software recommendation for an Android phone. Sugg...

Computer Talk 3/31/18 Hr 1 from 2018-03-31T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Twenty percent of college students spend their student loan money on cryptocurrencies, study says. Leaked Facebook memo points to culture of user growt...

Computer Talk 3/31/18 Hr 2 from 2018-03-31T04:00

Many laughs are available with April Fool's Day product jokes on the web. A Yahoo mail user seeks help in recovering inadvertently deleted e-mails. A listener asks if constantly installing and u...

Computer Talk 3/24/18 Hr 1 from 2018-03-24T04:00

In light of recent revelations concerning Cambridge Analytica, Facebook and the Trump election campaign's use of data mining techniques, we discuss the use of data mining in politics. We also di...

Computer Talk 3/24/18 Hr 2 from 2018-03-24T04:00

Erik warns listeners about broadband speed ripoffs. Troubleshooting exceptionally small printing with Google Chrome web browser. How to properly re-activate Windows 10 after installing a new...

Computer Talk 3/17/18 Hr 1 from 2018-03-20T12:57:41

Automated burger flipping robot "Flippy" turned off because it was too fast for humans. With spate of faux products, ranchers ask cattlemen to define meat. GrayKey tool unlocks iPhones for law e...

Computer Talk 3/17/18 Hr 2 from 2018-03-16T04:00

What to do if you have forgotten the password to your router. How to reset your router to factory defaults. A caller who wants to replace his computer gets information on the HP Elite x2 laptop ...

Computer Talk 3/10/18 Hr 1 from 2018-03-10T05:00

"Gandcrab" virus hits State of Connecticut Judicial branch, but no damage was caused. California proposes "right to repair" legislation for tech gadgets, which Apple opposes. "Flippy," an automa...

Computer Talk 3/10/18 Hr 2 from 2018-03-10T05:00

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at Amazon Alexa's "creepy" habit of spontaneous laughing. Troubleshooting a high-end Windows 7 computer that becomes randomly unresponsive by checking power a...

Computer Talk 3/3/18 Hr 2 from 2018-03-03T05:00

Computer Talk 3/3/18 Hr 1 from 2018-03-03T05:00

Computer Talk 2/24/18 Hr 1 from 2018-02-24T05:00

Ultraviolet-C light may slow the spread of the flu virus. Tesla installs 300 Powerwalls to give Hawaiian students air conditioning. Man sues Microsoft for $600 million over forced Windows upgrad...

Computer Talk 2/24/18 Hr 2 from 2018-02-24T05:00

Electric car manufacturer Tesla's website gets hacked; exploited by crypto currency "miners." Art from Hour 1 of the show has his video problem fixed by switching to the Firefox web browser, but...

Computer Talk 2/17/18 Hr 1 from 2018-02-17T05:00

Demand for Graphics Processing Units, which are used in cryptocurrency "mining," is hampering scientific research. After allegedly draining user accounts, digital "bank" Coinbase is offering. Ov...

Computer Talk 2/17/18 Hr 2 from 2018-02-17T05:00

What it means when you cannot "safely disconnect" a USB hard drive from your computer due to a file that is in use by Windows; and what to do when this happens. A caller wants to play music from...

Computer Talk 2/10/18 Hr 1 from 2018-02-10T05:00

Computer Talk 2/10/18 Hr 2 from 2018-02-10T05:00

Computer Talk 2/3/18 Hr 2 from 2018-02-06T14:56:40

A listener with streaming problems fixes them by changing "Quality of Service" settings in his router. A caller who wants to reduce his cellular data usage to save money gets some tips on ho...

Computer Talk 2/3/18 Hr 1 from 2018-02-06T14:56:32

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs doesn't "believe anything" Elon Musk or Tesla says. Twitter has a huge bot problem with people having "fake" followers....

Computer Talk 1/27/18 Hr 1 from 2018-01-27T05:00

Computer Talk 1/27/18 Hr 2 from 2018-01-27T05:00

Computer Talk 1/20/18 Hr 1 from 2018-01-20T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Apple pledging $350 billion in investments in the United States's economy in the next five years. Amazon will charge more for monthly Prime service vs. annual f...

Computer Talk 1/20/18 Hr 2 from 2018-01-20T05:00

Dealing with aging iPhone battery issues. A listener seeks advice on finding help and advice in purchasing a new computer and smartphone. Using Google Project fi could lower the cell phone bill ...

Computer Talk 1/13/18 Hr 1 from 2018-01-13T05:00

Erik and Bob take your technology questions. Senator wants Apple to answer questions about slowing iPhones. Man charged in "Fruitfly" Mac spyware case. Connecticut man to plead guilty in celebri...

Computer Talk 1/13/18 Hr 2 from 2018-01-13T05:00

A caller wonders if Avast anti-virus is better than Windows Defender. We recommend using only one antivirus program along with the OpenDNS service to surf the Internet more safely. Fisker shows ...

Computer Talk 1/6/18 Hr 1 from 2018-01-06T05:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions. Intel and ARM computer chips suffer critical "Meltdown" and "Spectre" security flaws; millions of devices are affected. US Border agency searches m...

Computer Talk 1/6/18 Hr 2 from 2018-01-06T05:00

Your questions continue as a listener wonders the best way to transfer files from an old Windows 7 computer to a new computer using Windows 10. What do you do if you fall victim to a fake techni...

Computer Talk 12/30/17 Hr 1 from 2017-12-30T05:00

Erik and Bob take your questions. Amid controversy, Apple admits slowing performance of older iPhones when the battery gets old. Iced tea company sees stock skyrocket after including the word "B...

Computer Talk 12/30/17 Hr 2 from 2017-12-30T05:00

A computer novice gets buying advice for a good computer to read e-mail and have basic Internet access. We give advice on troubleshooting how to transfer pictures from a camera to a computer in ...

Computer Talk 12/16/17 Hr 1 from 2017-12-16T05:00

Erik and Bob discuss the recent repeal of "Net Neutrality" regulations and its impact, and answer your technology questions. A listener gets advice on how to clean inkjet cartridges, plus advice...

Computer Talk 12/16/17 Hr 2 from 2017-12-16T05:00

A listener asks for advice for a caller on how to fix problems with Windows Update for Windows 10 when updates fails to install, plus help for a problem when Windows fails to start correctly due...

Computer Talk 12/9/17 Hr 1 from 2017-12-09T05:00

Erik and Bob take your technology questions. Los Angeles police warn drivers not to trust GPS's as wildfires flare. Amazon and Google in dispute over streaming media content. Ex-"Wonder Woman" s...

Computer Talk 12/9/17 Hr 2 from 2017-12-09T05:00

Special guest Ana Radelat from The Connecticut Mirror joins us to talk about possible fake "comments" to the Federal Communications Commission on the topic of Net Neutrality. The comments may ac...

Computer Talk 12/2/17 Hr1 from 2017-12-02T05:00

Erik and Bob join special guest John Ryan to discuss your digital photography issues. Gaping security flaw in macOS Sierra 10.13 allows complete access to the computer. East Hartford company pus...

Computer Talk 12/2/17 Hr2 from 2017-12-02T05:00

Google boss wars of "forgotten century" due to lack of backup of digital pictures. A listener looks for a replacement to the "Photo Gallery" program that was used in Windows 7. Erik and John dis...

Computer Talk 11/18/17 Hr 1 from 2017-11-18T05:00

Erik and Bob Shorey are joined by special guest Bob Serio from Perfect Vision and Sound to discuss the latest in home theater and automation technology. Bob Serio demystifies the latest trends O...

Computer Talk 11/18/17 Hr 2 from 2017-11-18T05:00

The home theater and automation questions continue as we discuss the uses of smart thermostats. Plus, computer questions are tackled as well with a listener dealing with Photoshop Elements repea...

Computer Talk 11/11/17 Hr 1 from 2017-11-11T05:00

Erik and Bob tackle your tough computer questions. City of Chicago may charge up to $500 for texting in a crosswalk. New version of Apple iOS has problem texting the letter "i," but a patch is c...

Computer Talk 11/11/17 Hr 2 from 2017-11-11T05:00

Your technology questions continue as a listener shares his experiences with the Google "Project fi" service. A caller seeks strategies for reducing unwanted advertisements while surfing the Int...

Computer Talk 11/4/17 Hr 1 from 2017-11-04T04:00

Erik and Bob take your compter questions. President Trump's Twitter account deleted on employee's last day of work. Sen. Blumenthal asks about fake ads on Twitter and Facebook in Russia probe. G...

Computer Talk 11/4/17 Hr 2 from 2017-11-04T04:00

More advice on how to use a wired USB connection if you cannot print wirelessly. Troubleshooting Comcast Xfinity connection issues and doing an Internet speed test to check your connection speed...

Computer Talk 10/28/17 Hr 2 from 2017-10-28T04:00

More on troubleshooting wireless printing issues. Finding a workable alternative to Windows Live Maile-mail client for Windows 7 after a System Restore. Troubleshooting getting Google Chromecast...

Computer Talk 10/28/17 Hr 1 from 2017-10-28T04:00

Erik and Bob take your computer questions while taking a trip down memory lane with an old "Website of the Week" from the 1990s--"Dumb Laws
"--a website which deals with quirky laws still on ...