Computer Talk Radio

By Benjamin Rockwell

Computer Talk Radio is a nationally syndicated broadcast radio program on computers and technology, and how they impact your life. Benjamin Rockwell, the show host and a computer nerd, leads the team... more

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How many episodes does Computer Talk Radio have?

The podcast currently has 472 episodes available.

Computer Talk Radio episodes:

June 27, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-27-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Apple, Meta, snooping, AI, jobs, Coding costs, Ferrari
- 11:00 - Devices collecting our information - Benjamin notes how everyday devices are collecting our data
- 22:00 - A look back at printers - Benjamin and Keith talk about printer experiences in their past
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers a Keychron and differences in keyboard switches
- 39:00 - Scam Series - PayPal scam - Benjamin unpacks the PayPal Account Limited Credential Trap
- 44:00 - Keske on George Orwell's 1984 - Steve and Benjamin talk about how we have moved since book
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - blockchain - Doreen is excited about new blockchain approach in Africa
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - learning, privacy - Renee on learning tech skills, Marcus wants to protect privacy
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 385 - Benjamin uncovers complexity of adding just one more app
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - encryption - Grant asks Benjamin what end-to-end encryption protects
...more
1h 31min
June 20, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-20-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Trillionaire, SpaceX, Fable 5, AI, Meta, Apple, glasses, blind
- 11:00 - Right to Repair is needed for all - Benjamin details how right to repair leads to knowledge
- 22:00 - Musings on AI advancements - Keith covers AI advancements, Apple cross-platform issues
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers a great Anker charger for hotels and dorm rooms
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Helpdesk Scam - Benjamin shares of the Helpdesk Identity Hijack Scam
- 44:00 - Keske on interstellar spacecraft - Steve asks if Benjamin would trust AI to pilot interstellar space
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Infocomm 26 - Doreen shares many items as seen at IC26, Infocomms expo
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - open source tools - Natalie asks why tech companies open source their tools
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 384 - Benjamin notes small settings can create big outcomes
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - SSID naming - Naomi asks if the name of the Wi-Fi router really matters
...more
1h 31min
June 13, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-13-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Bitcoin, Starlink, SpaceX, Anthropic, Steam, Valve, AI
- 11:00 - Apple's WWDC 2026 coverage - Keith and Benjamin discuss the latest from Apple's WWDC 2026
- 22:00 - Apple's WWDC 2026 continued - Continued conversation on the annual Apple software event
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Various pieces of AI work and how to make it work for you
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Bank Dispute Scam - Benjamin covers disturbing scam notice of a Bank Dispute
- 44:00 - Keske on start of Tech Revolution - Steve answers Anna on what he thinks started Tech Revolution
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - data centers - Doreen states importance of data centers, cloud infrastructure
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - online accounts - Daniel on online account security - Lena and organization skills
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 383 - Benjamin on dealing with emotional side of tech frustrations
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - TV algorithms - Jenna asks Benjamin how the TV predicts what she might watch
...more
1h 31min
June 06, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-06-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News in Plain English - Musk, SpaceX, data center, web traffic, Prime Days, gamers
- 11:00 - Information overload - Benjamin covers overload of notifications and breaking news
- 22:00 - WWDC is coming, COVID past - Keith and Benjamin discuss WWDC, and COVID experience
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark visits covering Apricorn Thunderbolt 4 Docking station
- 39:00 - Scam Series - package deliveries - Marcus keeps getting texts about packages on the way
- 44:00 - Keske on Faster Than Light - Benjamin and Steve discuss achievability of Faster Than Light
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen talks 3 more Whispers: Fintech Meetup, PackExpo, G2E
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smartphones - Rochell laments recent lackluster smartphone upgrades
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 382 - Addressing why trusting outdated tech can set you back
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Smartwatch health - Jonathan asks Benjamin if smartwatch health advice is good
...more
1h 31min
May 30, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-30-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Samsung, YouTube, AI, Microsoft, FBI, data centers, Ferrari
- 11:00 - Subtle ways devices change life - Benjamin shares subtle ways devices are rewiring daily life
- 22:00 - WWDC concerns, AI searches - Keith says what shouldn’t happen at WWDC, then AI searches
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty laments his experiences with Microsoft CoPilot
- 39:00 - Scam Series - account deletion - Benjamin highlights the Account Deletion Warning Scam
- 44:00 - Keske on microwave weapons - Steve tells of microwave and directed energy weapons
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers whisper reports on AI in business and elsewhere
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing old PC - Caleb on replacing old PC, Tara about choosing the right app
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 381 - Controlling notifications is key to reducing noise in a loud world
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - safe updates - Sophia wants to know how to know which updates are safe
...more
1h 31min
May 23, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-23-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Elon Musk, OpenAI, Forza, Edge, RAM pricing, PC pricing
- 11:00 - 3D printing laws and effect - Benjamin laments coming laws against 3D printing various parts
- 22:00 - WWDC as well as electric cars - Keith gives his thoughts on WWDC, then talks electric vehicles
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares experience of Microsoft 365 Family vs Premium
- 39:00 - Scam Series - IRS refund QR code - Benjamin shares awareness on the IRS Refund QR Code Scam
- 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Steve asks if K-12 should be taught by artificial intelliigence
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - triple play - World Accessibility Awareness Day, Informatica 2026, more
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - verify identity - Brittany asks why websites keeps asking to verify identity again
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 380 - Technology is removing or hiding options and making life rough
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - data breach - Anthony seeks to understand what gets stolen in data breaches
...more
1h 31min
May 15, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-16-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Samsung, AI, Gartner, data centers, Netflix, ads, layoffs
- 11:00 - Closing the tech divide - The tech divide is no longer about access, but understanding
- 22:00 - Technicians aren't perfect - Keith notes that techs don't always fix on the first try, be patient
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty introduces three new chargers from Anker to Benjamin
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Property Tax Scam - Benjamin warns listeners of the Virtual Property Tax Scam
- 44:00 - Keske on quantum computers - Keske asks when we will have quantum computing at home
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers new reports on 5G myths and supply chains
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - voice driven - Grant asks are we nearing where everything is voice driven
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 379 - Benjamin details that Information Technology is not a cost center
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - finding safe apps - Faith asks Benjamin about finding safe apps to download
...more
1h 31min
May 09, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-09-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - AskJeeves, FCC, China, AI, Microsoft, RAM, motherboards
- 11:00 - Patience is important - Benjamin shares when technology teaches us patience
- 22:00 - Mac Mini entry point is gone - Keith and Benjamin note $600 Mac Mini gone due to AI demand
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers Kensington QuietType Pro Silent Mech Keyboard
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Emergency Contact - Benjamin shares of the Emergency Contact Spoof Scam
- 44:00 - Keske on computer chips - Steve asks Benjamin about all the computer chips in his home
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ACT Expo 2026 - Doreen tells of seeing the Advanced Clean Technology Expo
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital forensics - Alicia asks how digital forensics can recover deleted info
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 378 - Benjamin notes the real costs of ignoring small tech problems
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - pop-up warnings - Melissa asks about pop-ups saying her computer is infected
...more
1h 30min
May 02, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-02-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - OpenAI, ChatGPT, Nvidia, AI, Spotify, Greece, anonymity, Utah
- 11:00 - Hidden life of old devices - Benjamin discusses old devices and their hidden life
- 22:00 - Apple M series ahead of the game - Keith shares of Apple M series System On Chip price advantage
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark tells how Plaud NotePin-S makes key improvements
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Cloud Storage scam - Benjamin tells of the Cloud Storage Quarantine Scam
- 44:00 - Keske on gene editing - Steve explores gene editing to resolve genetic illnesses
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Dunning Kruger - Doreen shares AI and coding lead to Dunning Kruger effects
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - lower standards - Trevor asks why some technologies are standard over others
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 377 - Benjamin gives password lifecycle from creation to compromise
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - CyberSec training - Denise queries why to push mandatory cybersecurity training
...more
1h 31min
April 25, 2026 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-25-2026
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Ubisoft, Black Flag, Allbirds, Parents, Netflix, Microsoft
- 11:00 - Hidden costs of cloud everything - Benjamin details out how Cloud has hidden costs everywhere
- 22:00 - Tim Cook replaced by John Ternus - Keith and Benjamin discuss the changes in Apple leadership
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty bemoans AI flattery and additional distractions
- 39:00 - Scam Series - social media scam - Benjamin shares of the Social Media Verification Scam
- 44:00 - Keske talks exploring space - Steve covers the idea of using robots to explore outer space
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - NAB 2026 - Doreen covers the National Association of Broadcasters show
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smart appliances - Tasha asks why companies release smart appliances that aren't
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 376 - Benjamin explores the psychology of 'it worked yesterday'
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - energy saving - Carlos asks Benjamin about smart thermostats and schedules
...more
1h 31min

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