Everyday Tech

We love our smartphones computers and gadgets until they stop working and become “electronic garbage” So today we’re discussing how to recycle your technology and why you should with our special guest, Jennifer Milner, State Recycling Coordinator with The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. If you have questions about recycling please contact Jennifer Milner at 601-961-5739 or visit www.mdeq.ms.gov

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April is Autism Awareness Month so today we will talk about how technology plays a special role assisting children with Autism with our special guest, Dr. Rebecca Mullican, Executive Director of the Jackson Autism Center.

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We’ve all heard the saying “April showers brings May flowers” but when you're from the south "spring showers" consist of super crazy storms with lots of tornado watches and warnings. Today we will dive a bit deeper into the technology behind the weather with our good friends Hunter Dickerson & Jay Willingham from the Mississippi Weather Network.

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Since Drones have flown onto the scene there have been a lot of advances in their abilities and as a result, quite a few restrictions placed on their use. The FAA sees the drones people use each day as aircraft, whether it looks like a toy or not and because of this, they must be handled with care at all times. So today we’ll be talking about different types of drones, how to become a drone pilot, what the difference between business and professional use is, and how to keep your drone use legal in our great state.

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March 31st is world Back up Day and with digital thefts on the rise, making sure you can get your data back safely is more important than you may think. If we asked most people the last time they backed up their digital information we would probably be answered with a puzzled look or a shoulder shrug. Current statistics show that only around 30% of tech users currently perform a backup with any sort of regularity. So today we will talk about backing up your data, everything from why you should to specific methods for backing up devices and information.

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Spring is in the air and it’s time to start cleaning your home but after you tackle the windows and baseboards turn your thoughts toward cleaning up where you live online. After months of neglecting your email, places you visit online & your actual computer, your digital life probably could use some spring cleaning attention as well. So today we’re going to discuss Spring Cleaning your tech, everything from tech tips on how to back up your data, to ideas on how to keep your social media life neat and tidy.

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Ever wondered what “the Cloud” really is? Is your data floating around in an actual "cloud" in the sky or housed in a virtual box in the wind? Well, today our experts will a clear up questions around the mystical cloud, including the very basic ones you might be too embarrassed to ask. We will talk about what it is, how secure it is and how it can benefit you.

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Today on Everyday Tech our experts are in to answer your questions. Everything from slow computers and where to get the best chargers to clearing out your emails, you've got questions we've got answers, today on our Open Topic Show!!!

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Teaching our children manners and etiquette is an important part of raising a successful adult, but these days, we need to add technology etiquette to that list as well. From phone calls and text messages, to emails and social media sites, technology has given us countless ways to connect with others. But, with this convenience comes a whole new set of etiquette rules and If you use technology and who doesn’t, it's important to know the rules associated with each method and device. So today we’re going to discuss tech etiquette.

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Let’s face it…printers can be a major source of frustration at home and at the office. It seems to know when you are running late for an appointment and need that one page printed out before rushing out the door. Today we will discuss several paperless options, along with ways to make those times when you simply need it printed much less frustrating.

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