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 430 episodes available.

Computer Talk Radio episodes:

September 06, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-06-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Windows 11, Google, Zuckerberg, Samsung, Apple, Lego
- 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers drones and the Commercial UAV expo
- 22:00 - Next weeks Apple Event - Keith and Benjamin share what they don't want from Apple
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty serves up details on the Weber Spirit E-325 Grill
- 39:00 - Scam Series - reporting scams - Bob asks if he falls for a scam, is it work reporting to police
- 44:00 - Keske on Virtual Private Networks - Steve asks Benjamin for details on virtual private networks VPNs
- 56:00 - Listener Q&A - digital decay - Ethan asks why we accept digital decay, but not in real world
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow computer - August asks why computer slows down with open programs
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 344 - Benjamin says we need to rethink cybersecuriuty to people level
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - pop-up blockers - Maya wants to know why pop-ups happen even with blocker
...more
1h 31min
August 29, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-30-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - YouTube, ransomware, Verizon, floppy disks, ChatGPT, prison
- 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo preview - Dr Doreen Galli gives preview to Benjamin on CUAV expo
- 22:00 - Personal Digital Assistants - Keith and Benjamin look at early Personal Digital Assistants
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares enthusiasim of the Anker Eufy E15 Robot Mower
- 39:00 - Scam Series - obvious scams - Judith wants to know why scam emails look so very obvious
- 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve gives the nuclear and atomic energy pros and cons
- 56:00 - Listener Q&A - public WiFi - Elena asks how public WiFi network maintain security for all
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow charging - Charlie asks Benjamin why his tablet charges slowly
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 343 - Benjamin shares AI biases need to be overcome on both sides
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthome issues - Calebs smarthome thermostat isn't following proper schedule
...more
1h 31min
August 23, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-23-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Peak AI, Meta AI, Doom, dial-up, Apple TV+, backdoors
- 11:00 - Creation Museum, tech, more - Benjamin talks with Joel Leineweber of the Creation Museum
- 22:00 - More Creation Museum - Benjamin continues to talk tech, at the Creation Museum
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Protoark EM05 NL Trackball
- 39:00 - Scam Series - urgency - Bella asks why scammers say don't tell anyone, this is urgent
- 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve talks everyone's devolving experiences with math fluency
- 56:00 - Chrome, Safari, Firefox options - Keith answers big question of Chrome, Safari, or other browser
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - modern software - Knox asks if he can still run modern software on older machines
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 342 - Dr Doreen Galli reflects on guidance given that may not be best
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - sound issues - Theo asks about why he can't hear sound through speakers
...more
1h 31min
August 16, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-16-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Memory, GPS - Benjamin answers Drew on mixing memory sizes, Fiona on GPS
- 11:00 - Embrace data to move ahead - Benjamin advises to embrace data to move ahead at work
- 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details his choice of iOS or Android hardware
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Home automation concerns in all directions
- 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin warns of scam stickers and QR codes flooding in
- 44:00 - Keske on difficult positions - Steve asks Benjamin of his most difficult career position
- 56:00 - TikTok and threat aspects - Dr Doreen Gali talks of TikTok, and need to think of threats
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi concerns - Jimmy asks Benjamin why WiFi works on one side of house only
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 341 - Doreen covers more on non-compete clauses and options
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - default apps - Max asks Benjamin why systems keep changing default apps
...more
1h 31min
August 09, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-09-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - WiFi 8, ChatGPT-5, Wikipedia, therapy, iPhones, Dell laptops
- 11:00 - Blackhat Conference coverage - Dr. Doreen Galli reports to Benjamin about Blackhat conference
- 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details out his choice on the Apple vs Android option
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests and explains why free isn't free
- 39:00 - Scam Series - don't convert - Benjamin gives real example where scammers asked for gold
- 44:00 - Keske on drone regulations - Steve Keske covers government regulation easing for drones
- 56:00 - Technology is imporant as a tool - Benjamin praises tech as tool, but has concerns about control
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - peer to peer VPNs - Debby asks about peer-to-peer VPNs and safety of them
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 340 - Benjamin shares that all need to learn AI to protect our jobs
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - screen flickering - Ivy asks why her screen is randomly flickering and cutting out
...more
1h 31min
August 02, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-02-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - NVIDIA, Windows 11, ChatGPT, Apple, Anker, sunlight
- 11:00 - Cybersecurity's importance - Dr Doreen Galli extols the importance of cybersecurity
- 22:00 - Family sharing and controls - Keith gives experience of family sharing and parental controls
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of the three types of meeting monsters that impact
- 39:00 - Scam Series - fake domain - Detecting Facebook ads from a scammer with fake domain
- 44:00 - Keske on tech in forensics - Steve revisits conversation about the world of tech and forensics
- 56:00 - Faith can exist with technology - Benjamin tells of a need for blending faith into a world of tech
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - scammers know - Juan asks Benjamin how scammers know names and locations
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 339 - Dr Doreen Galli shares experience about Blackhat and Defcon
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - thunderstorm data - Daniel asks aboung unplugging during thunderstorms with UPS
...more
1h 31min
July 26, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-26-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Uber, Microsoft, Linux, Boeing, Starliner, Apple, EU, Intel
- 11:00 - Industry analysis on AI - Dr. Doreen Galli looks at where artificial intelligence directions
- 22:00 - Tales of Travel and Tech - Deb Shadovitz guests in and talks travel phone chargers
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty says TV is changing before our eyes, and streaming too
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Amazon price hike - Benjamin notes Amazon warning about fake subscription hikes
- 44:00 - Keske on Benjamin's career - Steve asks Benjamin about most difficult position in career
- 56:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 1 - Benjamin details out layers of the Tech Acceptance Curve
- 1:07:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 2 - Benjamin reveals his own positions in Tech Acceptance Curve
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 338 - Benjamin notes Microsoft comment about us all learning AI
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - reboot router - Maddie asks Benjamin why her router needs reboot regularly
...more
1h 31min
July 19, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-19-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Commodore, Japan, McDonald's hack, speech, Chrome, Mars
- 11:00 - H1B Visa program problems - Benjamin uses Microsoft issues to highlight failings of H1B visa
- 22:00 - Apple iOS26 Public Beta - Keith asks Benjamin if he'll be daring and use the Public Beta
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives a review of the new Plugable Thunderbolt dock
- 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin covers scam stickers and QR codes at point of sale
- 44:00 - Keske on programming - Steve shares how earlier programming was far more elegant
- 56:00 - Quotes to continue learning - Benjamin covers key inspirations to keep on learning
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth issues - Miguel asks Benjamin why his Bluetooth disconnects often
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 337 - Amazon's ultimatum for relocation is not simple or easy
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - freeze with HD - Omar asks about his computer freezing with external drive
...more
1h 31min
July 12, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-12-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - nVidia, Bitcoin, click to cancel, right to repair, AI, reviews
- 11:00 - Robotics and automation - Dr Doreen Galli gives robotics and automation observations
- 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Keith tells how he spots and favors quality smartphone apps
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty revisits the Ricoh projector with more insights
- 39:00 - Scam Series - mysterious convos - Benjamin warns of scam message threads that drag on forever
- 44:00 - Keske on SpaceX Starship - Steve and Benjamin ponder over ideas for getting to Mars
- 56:00 - Skills all IT people need - Benjamin covers what IT skills are needed, from both sides
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Nostalgia - Felix asks why nostalgia hits harder and faster than other things
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin calls out the Amazon return to office as a fiasco
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deleted files - Chloe asks Benjamin why deleted files in cloud don't register
...more
1h 31min
July 05, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-05-2025
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Amazon, Work from home, Walmart, Hertz, Commodore
- 11:00 - Moral obligations trump piracy - Benjamin preaches doing the right thing with licensing
- 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Doreen Galli and Benjamin talk of unremarkable Apple items
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Merlin Bird ID from Cornell Univ
- 39:00 - Scam Series - fake business loan - Benjamin warns of ludicrous offers for massive business loans
- 44:00 - Keske on automation - Steve and Benjamin talk many aspects of automation at work
- 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Travis asks what makes some routers better even with same ISP
- 1:07:00 - Every company needs tech - Benjamin says that all companies need to utilize tech to succeed
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin notes that casual work chats can be used against us
- 1:24:00 - Plea to donate blood - Benjamin asks to donate blood products, RedCross.org
...more
1h 31min

FAQs about Computer Talk Radio:

How many episodes does Computer Talk Radio have?

The podcast currently has 430 episodes available.

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