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 411 episodes available.

Computer Talk Radio episodes:

March 02, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-02-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Apple, Wendy's, moon, ransomware, printing, China
- 11:00 - Election manipulation returning - Benjamin warns election manipulation from Big Tech is coming
- 22:00 - Recycle your old Mac - Keith tells Benjamin some ideas on keeping that old Mac alive
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty says DIY safety isn't always good… same with SawStop
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Loan Fee scam - Benjamin shares that Loan Advance Fee scammers are back
- 44:00 - Keske on legislating AI - Benjamin and Steve talk legislation to put the genie in the bottle
- 56:00 - Listener Q&A - All-in-one mess - Benjamin advises no on All-in-ones, suggests laptop or desktop
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - viability of Linux - Carlos asks Benjamin about Linux and it's place in the world
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - personal - Benjamin rails against personal usage of company resources
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Balance of WFH - Dale seeks balance in work from home / return to office
...more
1h 31min
February 24, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-24-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Moon, Apple, Walmart, streaming, malware, dating
- 11:00 - Listener Q&A - shopping is passe - Tracy asks Benjamin why he stopped talking about shopping
- 22:00 - Bait and switch woes - Keith and Benjamin dialogue how companies change concept
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Mary warns of the Milo walkie talkie gizmo, overblown idea
- 39:00 - Scam Series - scammer invoice - Benjamin warns of obvious email invoice from bad guys
- 44:00 - Keske on dependency - Steve and Benjamin discuss if we are too dependent on tech
- 56:00 - Technology impacts on youth - Benjamin tells of problems with youth and excess of tech
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - USB, damage - Emily asks about USB problems, Paul on physical protection
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - WFH - CEO over WebMD brand gets offensive and picks on workers
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - spill in laptop - Christopher asks Benjamin about a spill in a laptop and handling
...more
1h 31min
February 17, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-17-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - News of the nerd world - Sony, Microsoft, Apple, NYPD, landlines, Amazon, Facebook
- 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Hackable cars - Jasmine asks Benjamin about concerns of hackable cars
- 22:00 - Apple Carplay vs General Motors - Keith and Benjamin talk about in-car infotainment systems
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty brings up Inui, Tripp-Lite, and Klein Tools for review
- 39:00 - Scam Series - AI and scammers - Benjamin warns there are job scams leveraging AI for reality
- 44:00 - Keske on chip implants - Benjamin and Steve talk of the evolving world of chip implants
- 56:00 - Dangers of computer unreality (1) - Benjamin warns of hazards of computer unreality and concerns
- 1:07:00 - Dangers of computer unreality (2) - Benjamin continues on how to avoid problems in the tech world
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - NDAs - Issues of non-disclosure agreements is discused by Bbenjamin
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Home website - Benjamin advises Olivia of the hardships of setting up webserver
...more
1h 31min
February 10, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-10-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi7, NAS - Benjamin opens with questions on WiFi7 and NAS drives
- 11:00 - Myths about dangers on net - Benjamin discusses some of the myths that abound of danger
- 22:00 - 40 years of Macintosh - Keith and Benjamin talk of 1984 Superbowl Commercial
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Klein Tools and Skilsaw are on Marty's mind this week
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Loyalty rewards - Benjamin offers up strange loyalty rewards and virtual tip scam
- 44:00 - Keske on seniors and robots - Steve and Benjamin discuss future world of robots helping elderly
- 56:00 - Net Neutrality is a sham (part 1) - Benjamin says to look at the money flow, those asking for laws
- 1:07:00 - Net Neutrality is a sham (part 2) - Why is Big Tech strong for net neutrality… because it helps them.
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 263 - Navigating computer training is a key effort in todays workplace
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - tech sabbatical - Mark asks Benjamin if he ever takes a break from tech
...more
1h 31min
February 03, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-03-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - NSA, social media, Amazon, iRobot, Roomba, Disney, Neuralink
- 11:00 - Listener Q&A - good or evil - Tristan asks Benjamin about the morality placement of tech
- 22:00 - Artificial Intelligence - Keith and Benjamin discuss AI and it's impacts on the world
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks Scansnap scanner, and Workhorse sawhorse
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Shakedown scams - Benjamin warn of scammers pulling shakedown threats
- 44:00 - Keske on TelStar satellites - Benjamin and Steve discuss history of amazing communications
- 56:00 - 3D printing - adhesion - Keith asks Tim of Pascucci 3D of adhesion and layers in printing
- 1:07:00 - Focusing while working - Benjamin talks about eliminating distractions at home and office
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 261 - Worker choice is better on choosing return, hybrid, remote
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Benjamin's history - Tom asks about Benjamin's history on building computers
...more
1h 31min
January 27, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-27-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Microsoft, Apple, EU, data leaks, Netflix, AI, Intuit, FTC, more
- 11:00 - Tipping out of control due to tech - Benjamin tells why tipping screen was invented by tech makers
- 22:00 - Apple scare tactics or not - Keith and Benjamin discuss if Apples drumbeat is real or hype
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty tells of Linksys and mesh networks to fill out your WiFi
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Facebook - Benjamin tells of Facebook Marketplace buyer concerns
- 44:00 - Keske on agriculture tech - Steve and Benjamin cover the evolving world of farms via tech
- 56:00 - Robots won't steal your job - Benjamin talks of changing world changing jobs, not removing
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - brands, laptops - Paul asks about laptop vs desktop, Justin on brands to avoid
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 261 - Benjamin fills in the background of Quiet Hiring at the office
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - used tech - Donna asks Benjamin if he would buy a used smartphone
...more
1h 31min
January 20, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-20-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Tesla, UC Berkely, YouTube, more
- 11:00 - More reasons to avoid electic cars - Benjamin expands on why the electric vehicle isn't right for him
- 22:00 - Apple downgrade of Apple Watch - Keith and Benjamin talk of the ongoing issues of Watch features
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty talks of Rokform 100W cables, and a new GAN charger
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Surveys and offers - AppleCoin is bogus item being hawked to take your RealCash
- 44:00 - Marty has more reviews - Comfylight, 1More, Echogear, BioBidet all get reviewed
- 56:00 - Leveraging LinkedIn better - Benjamin gives tips on leveraging LinkedIn for your needs
- 1:07:00 - How much internet speed - Benjamin explains the balance of how much speed is needed
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 260 - Benjamin talks of new workplace term, Loud Quitting
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - show repeats - Benjamin answers Peter as show turns 16 with no repeats
...more
1h 31min
January 13, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-13-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - Nerdy news to take note - Apple, Hertz, returns, moon, Netflix, Amazon, Wi-Fi 7, more
- 11:00 - CES coverage is weak - Benjamin admits that CES is a shell of it's former self
- 22:00 - Apple Vision Pro not quite right - Keith and Benjamin struggle with the Apple Vision Pro concept
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - AI deepfakes and Winston AI content spotter on Marty's mind
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Surveys and offers - Avoid the idea of answering surveys for offers scam
- 44:00 - Keske on Internet History - Benjamin and Steve explore the history of the Internet
- 56:00 - Why Privacy Matters (Part 1) - Benjamin lays out the importance of our own privacy
- 1:07:00 - Why Privacy Matters (Part 2) - Benjamin continues to hammer home importance of privacy
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 258 - Benjamin explores the workplace topic of Quiet Firing
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - clean screens - Chuck asks for approach to cleaning all manner of screens
...more
1h 31min
January 06, 2024 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-06-2024
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - Opening the year with AI - Benjamin opines on the craziness of AI imposing on reality
- 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Windows specs - Abby asks about Windows supposed low requirements
- 22:00 - Sedor says to backup now - Benjamin and Keith bounce around importance of backups
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Marty on the techy Tineco Toasty One, and Basquettes
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Facebook sellers - Benjamin warns of Facebook Marketplace seller concerns
- 44:00 - Keske on AI detecting cancer - Steve and Benjamin talk about real usage of supposed AI
- 56:00 - Pascucci 3D and layers - Keith asks Tim Casey more details about 3D printing layers
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Digital divide - Lisa asks Benjamin about the digital divide and learning
- 1:16:00 - Professional IT Series - 258 - Benjamin starts series on workplace terms - quiet quitting
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - fewer ports - Adam asks Benjamin why fewer ports on various computers
...more
1h 31min
December 30, 2023 Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-30-2023
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes:
- 00:00 - Listener Q&A - dead PC, ext HDs - Closing out the year with less news and more listener questions
- 11:00 - Improving responses from email - Benjamin notes how to get return engagement on e contacts
- 22:00 - Sedor on Scanners - Keith and Benjamin discuss scanners and substitutions
- 31:00 - Marty Winson's Wisdom - Kitchen tech with Kitchinvention and the Capresso Calendia
- 39:00 - Scam Series - dire is not dire - Benjamin warns of announcements of dire consequences
- 44:00 - Marty delivers more reviews - Reolink, Kingston, Denova, Shelly all get products reviewed
- 56:00 - Top tech skills to learn - Benjamin answers question of the top computer skills to know
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - VR and AR - Samantha asks Benjamin if VR and AR will become mainstream
- 1:16:00 - Nerd of the Year - Runners Up - The nerds we lost in 2024 from all manner of fields
- 1:24:00 - Nerd of the Year - Memoriam - Benjamin closes with the pick who most represented nerds
...more
1h 31min

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More shows like Computer Talk Radio

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