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 425 episodes available.

Computer Talk Radio episodes:

August 02, 2025 Weekly Broadcasts of Computer Talk Radio
Weekly Broadcasts of Computer Talk Radio
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1h 31min
June 28, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-28-2025
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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1h 31min
June 21, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-21-2025
Computer Talk Radio,streaming services,23andMe purchase, NFC standards,Facebook Reels,TikTok ban,Amazon Prime Day,Apple MacOS26,computer manuals,signing bonuses,professional IT series,scam series
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1h 31min
June 14, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-14-2025
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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1h 31min
June 07, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-07-2025
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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1h 31min
May 31, 2025 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-31-2025
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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1h 31min

FAQs about Computer Talk Radio:

How many episodes does Computer Talk Radio have?

The podcast currently has 425 episodes available.

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