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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Etsy, 3D printing, TSA, Infinity Train, Windows 10, SoundBlaster - 11:00 - Upsides and downsides of tech - Benjamin covers both sides of how tech is changing our lives - 22:00 - Smartphone disability features - Keith and Benjamin discuss features for disabled we can all use - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks of the Plaud Note and the Plaud Notepin AI devices - 39:00 - Scam Series - how to protect - Leo advises his mother almost gave bank info, how to protect - 44:00 - Keske on pulse oximeters - Benjamin and Steve talk about infrared uses in medicine - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Megan asks why smart home devices need different apps - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Darius wants to know why companies prevent fixing ourselves - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin warns of recruitment for jobs going cold due to AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Max questions why his gaming console lags in multiplayer
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - AI, LibreOffice, Linux, ChatGPT, Chess, Microsoft, hackers - 11:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 1 - Keith and Benjamin discuss the revelations of Apple's WWDC25 - 22:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 2 - The two nerds continue to cover the latest of Apple software - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks prepping and surrendering for move to Windows 11 - 39:00 - Scam Series - protecting elderly - Jane asks Benjamin why her grandma is getting so many scams - 44:00 - Keske on Information Highway - Steve and Benjamin discuss the Information Superhighway - 56:00 - Don't let tech failures define you - Benjamin preaches to not let your tech struggles change you - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming - Savannah asks how streaming services deal with high volume - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 332 - Leo asks why it takes so long for tech issues to get resolved - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - I am not a robot - Lily asks Benjamin why websites keep asking if she's a robot
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Nintendo, heart disease, AI, em dash, Linux, SpaceX - 11:00 - User interfaces unpacked - Mark Brownstein joins Benjamin to discuss user interfaces - 22:00 - WWDC, rumors, and other things - Keith and Benjamin talk about Apple's keynotes and concerns - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the bright Ricoh 6500 luman 4k projector - 39:00 - Scam Series - in-app purchases - Benjamin laments the near scam concept of in-app purchasing - 44:00 - Keske on Webb Space telescope - Steve and Benjamin discuss the tech of Webb Space telescope - 56:00 - Kiosks bring on digital downside - Benjamin notes kiosks stats are used in worker discrimination - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Google Maps - Benjamin answers Trevor on how real-time traffic maps report - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 331 - Benjamin says next level of interviewing may get worse - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - software updates - Mateo asks Benjamin why we need to update software so much
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - AI power, FTC, Microsoft, Activision, bacteria, Windows Update - 11:00 - Licensing is getting out of hand - Benjamin lists the latest concerns about licensing over owning - 22:00 - Social Media Delivery Systems - Keith and Benjamin discuss history of media delivery systems - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives praise to Plugable brand docks - 39:00 - Scam Series - extended warranty - Benjamin labels extended warranties as nearly scammy - 44:00 - Keske on when technology started - Benjamin and Steve define their choice of technology start date - 56:00 - Tech addiction identification - Benjamin calls for self reflection to determine if you're addicted - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - reinvention - Erik asks why software companies reinvent perfect solutions - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 330 - Benjamin advises everyone to always have a Plan B - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - long boot time - Benjamin answers Tanya's concern over long boot time
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Netflix, advertising, Fortnite, Apple, AI, malware, tariffs - 11:00 - Amazon Subscribe and Save - Benjamin scared by pending Amazon Subscribe and Save - 22:00 - 3D printing is evolving - Keith and Benjamin discuss the changing world of 3D printing - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mary talks about the high-tech Hibrew AC-507k coffeemaker - 39:00 - Scam Series - buy now pay later - Benjamin discusses near scam idea of buy now pay later plans - 44:00 - Keske on forensics - Steve and Benjamin banter about tech advancing in forensics - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - bad software - Joel complains about software that arrives faulty or incomplete - 1:07:00 - Deming Cycle for fixing - Benjamin details out a plan for troubleshooting anything - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 329 - Benjamin gives his thoughts on how onshoring is better now - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - technobabble - Benjamin shares with Theresa how to battle the technobabble
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Microsoft, Windows 11, Ticketmaster, YouTube, Slate Auto - 11:00 - Benjamin and Windows 11 - Benjamin upgrades his most important PC to Windows 11 - 22:00 - New Netflix studio in NJ - Keith and Benjamin cover Netflix and the new studio in NJ - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares with Benjamin about the Danyco Hat Shaper - 39:00 - Scam Series - deals too good - Benjamin notes that bankruptcy sales spawn scamming imitators - 44:00 - Keske on Artificial Intelligence - Benjamin and Steve talk about the evolving world of AI - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - echo chambers - Milo asks Benjamin about echo chambers and concerns - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - private discussion - Emmo asks if tech companies are really listening to every word - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 328 - Benjamin advises hot to handle request of training replacements - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - helpdesk help - Lucy asks how to get better help without sounding clueless
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Apple, China, AI, Skype, Teams, Tesla, education, iPhone - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - work life balance - Nathan asks on balance of connectivity with work life balance - 22:00 - Apple design influences - Keith and Benjamin talk Apples design influence on industry - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Intumescent fire-preventative vents - 39:00 - Scam Series - not always panic - Not all scams are panic inducing, use care everywhere - 44:00 - Keske on age old wisdom - Those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - tech savvy elderly - Chuck asks why people assume all youth more tech savvy - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Mia asks Benjamin how to tell if an online review is real or fake - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 327 - Addressing technobabble from both sides of conversation - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - updates breaking - Zoe asks why some updates break more than they fix
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Epic Games, Apple, Samsung, Bitcoin, Slate Auto, Lyft - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - software - Tobias asks Benjamin how to deal with IT not allowing software - 22:00 - Speccing out your next computer - Keith and Benjamin discuss how to spec out your next computer - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares on the Bosch 18-volt 9" cut off saw kit - 39:00 - Scam Series - fighting back - Benjamin says don't trust cold calls with minimal information - 44:00 - Keske on train technologies - Steve and Benjamin discuss the technology of railroads - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - website speeds - Noelle asks why people believe easily disproven myths - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Nina asks Benjamin why techs ask questions already answered - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 326 - Work-life balance is even more important for IT workers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - removed features - Nathan asks why everything is moving to subscriptions
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Youth, YouTube, ChatGPT o3, American Airlines, sun - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - printers - Olivia asks why printers now feel outdated and unreliable - 22:00 - iPhone folding version thoughts - Keith asks Benjamin if he would be interested in iPhone that folds - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of Sumkea lightshow and star projectors - 39:00 - Scam Series - fighting back - Benjamin shares of a CEO that fought back against scammers - 44:00 - Keske on currency vs digital - Steve and Benjamin show reluctance to digital currency - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - website speeds - Riley asks Benjamin why some websites load faster than others - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Dexter wonders how bad are movie nerds compared to real - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 325 - Should we be working as if we are in a Startup, or have balance - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - removed features - Will asks why tech companies remove well liked features
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - REPAIR Act, bad law, Tesla lawsuit, Sams Club, Comcast - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cost of GPUs - Derek asks why gaming GPUs high priced after crypto decline - 22:00 - One week after with iPad Air M3 - Benjamin gives Keith a one week update on his new iPad Air M3 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks up the Shokz Opencomm 2 UC 2025 headset - 39:00 - Scam Series - crazy job offer - Benjamin talks insane job offer for hour a day, thousands a week - 44:00 - Keske on cyberstalking - Steve and Benjamin talk the technophobia of older generations - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - long support calls - Benjamin answers Ethan on why tech support calls are long - 1:07:00 - Emergency preparedness - Benjamin shares emergency preparedness, including tech ideas - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 323 - Lisa's boss asked for her passwords and Benjamin says no - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - social media - Isabella asks if social media is truly designed to addict users
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - ChatGPT, iPhone 3GS, AI, Zelle, Meta, taxes, Google, Microsoft - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - internet provider - Diego says Internet Provider charges too much for bad service - 22:00 - Benjamin's new iPad Air M3 - Keith and Benjamin talk about Benjamin's new iPad Air M3 tablet - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews Urban Armor Gear slim power bank and stand - 39:00 - Scam Series - dont hide scams - Benjamin advises not to hide scams, but share experience - 44:00 - Keske on cyberstalking - Steve express concerns about cyberstalking and crimes - 56:00 - Why Privacy Matters - Part 1 - Benjamin details out why privacy should matter to everyone - 1:07:00 - Why Privacy Matters - Part 2 - Benjamin continues with more about importance of privacy - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 322 - Ryan heard about IT job pay, but is concerned about passion - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - slow computer - Ryan asks why computer keeps slowing, even after updates
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - sleep, Microsoft, FCC, Hewlett-Packard, Apple Card, Google - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - software installs - Derek notes his office is installing tons of new programs - 22:00 - Backup Series - Part 6 - Keith covers Apples exit from wireless and Time Capsule - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mart shares the Brightline Lighting Zelo Prosumer lights - 39:00 - Scam Series - tax refund scam - Benjamin notes that this is the time to watch for tax scammers - 44:00 - Keske on prosthetics - Steve Keske details out a DARPA prosthetics program - 56:00 - Space travel and expansion - Benjamin makes case for continuing to try to reach Mars - 1:07:00 - General Motors CarPlay issue - General Motors cracks down on kit to restore CarPlay to EVs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 321 - Benjamin continues 4th of 4 defenses of working from home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthome hacker - Cindy asks if smarthome devices are vulnerable to hackers
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Backups, 23andMe, Logitech, microphones, ChatGPT, Apple-1 - 11:00 - Learning to do backups - Benjamin gives rundown of proper backup strategy - 22:00 - beta versions of software - Keith asks Benjamin why he checks out the beta versions - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers why backup power that doesn't come back up - 39:00 - Scam Series - webtool usage - Benjamin tells how to use WhoIs to determine if being scammed - 44:00 - Keske on mistakes - Steve and Benjamin talk about mistakes being made for years - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Subscriptions - Taylor asks why she is paying for all of these subscriptions - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - ecosystems - Jason says it feels like Apple (and others) trap into ecosystems - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 320 - Benjamin continues 3rd of 4 defenses of working from home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - tech rumors - Emily asks Benjamin how to tell if tech rumor is hype or real
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, HP, CoPilot, Pebble Watch, Amazon - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - almost scammed - Dan was almost scammed, but what are the things to check - 22:00 - 10 years of Keith on the radio - Keith and Benjamin celebrate 10 years of friendship on radio - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Artiphon Chorda Music Maker Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - unpacking a scam - Benjamin unpacks a cryptoscam for general knowledge - 44:00 - Keske on old style programming - Steve compares punchcards to modern programming - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - overclocking - Luke asks if overclocking his computer voids warranty - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - balancing AI - Travis asks how to balance AI against protecting America - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 319 - Benjamin continues series rebutting return to office demands - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - media AI hype - Carlos asks if media is exaggerating risks of AI taking over jobs
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Verizon, Skype, Publisher, chess cheater, dubbing, Mark Cuban - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - digital clutter - Alex says his digital world is overwhelming, Benjamin gives tips - 22:00 - Backup Series - laptop v desktop - Keith unpacks differences of laptop and desktop backups - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty lay difference of Daylight Saving Time and Meetings - 39:00 - Scam Series - CAPTCHA scam 2 - Benjamin shares of new variant on recent CAPTCHA scam - 44:00 - Keske on tech safety - Steve and Benjamin discuss if any systems are truly safe - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - digital literacy - Taylor says she uses tech, but is she truly digitally literate - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - future of us with AI - Amy asks of the role that AI will play in future computing - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 318 - Benjamin starts new series rebutting return to office demands - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - China - Jason asks if we should be concerned about China tech spying
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Apple, Microsoft Skype, Google, Reddit, Brother printers - 11:00 - Apple hardware announcements - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new MacBook Pro and Studio - 22:00 - More talk of new Apple hardware - Benjamin and Keith continue with the new iPad Pro and iPad - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks up Bluetti AC 180 large power bank - 39:00 - Scam Series - via snail mail - Benjamin details new scam ransomware threat via snail mail - 44:00 - Keske on tech promises - Steve and Benjamin talk of tech promises over their lives - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - apartment WiFi - Drake asks how to deal with WiFi in cramped apartment setting - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - boss watching - Alyssa asks why new supervisor is watching computer activities - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 317 - Benjamin explains LinkedIn is not a place for political discourse - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - relationships - Esteban asks how to ensure tech doesn't replace relationships
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Alexa, Jeep, Framework, datacenter, Apple lawsuit, iPhone - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - free isn't free - Chris asks if app or service is free, how do they make money - 22:00 - Playing fast with beta releases - Keith asks Benjamin about his fascination with beta release - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty details BenQ X500i projector, Earfun Air Pro 4 earbuds - 39:00 - Scam Series - new term mishing - Benjamin details out the new scam term called mishing - 44:00 - Keske on social media - Steve and Benjamin talk through boon or bust on social media - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - online person - Zed asks how to make his online persona more authentic - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - mesh or extender - Adrian asks Benjamin if he should go mesh or network extender - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 316 - Benjamin talks about disturbing increase in ghost jobs - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - getting ahead - Ron asks how to get ahead in the tech world and business
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Uber, Amazon, Microsoft, Humane, James Bond, hearing - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows 11 - Miller asks if upgrading to Windows 11 is safe or neccessary - 22:00 - iPhone 16e launch comments - Keith and Benjamin discuss latest iPhone release announcement - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Shoxz Openmeet UC bone conduction headset - 39:00 - Scam Series - LinkedIn friends - Benjamin warns of mysterious friends reaching out on LinkedIn - 44:00 - Keske on most amazing tech - Benjamin and Steve talk about what tech astonished most in life - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - local backups - Samantha asked why to bother with local backups vs cloud - 1:07:00 - LiListener Q&A - TV streaming - Tricia asks for a rundown of all major streaming services - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 316 - Mike asks more about leveraging tech to stay ahead at work - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - charging - Megan asks Benjamin about smartphone not charging
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This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - ChatGPT, Tubi, Apple Intelligence, Blue Origin, backdoors - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - children - Emily asks Benjamin advise on responsible children tech usage - 22:00 - Non-Apple programs - Keith tells of non-Apple programs better than Apple version - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks TopJobLab Boba chair and 73andSunny Roku grips - 39:00 - Scam Series - vague job scam - Benjamin warns of vague job ads offering few details - 44:00 - Keske on TV technology - Steve and Benjamin discuss how TV has improved through tech - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - securing home net - Peter asks Benjamin for top tips on securing home network - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - wearable tech - Isidore asks about wearable tech and our interactions with PCs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 315 - Jordan asks Benjamin about staying relevant with work tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - EMF and 5G - Patricia asks if we need worry about EMF and 5G effects
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