The Personal Computer Show on WBAI

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The Personal Computer Radio Show is on Wednesday nights 6 to 7PM on PRN.fm.

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The Personal Computer Show on WBAI episodes:

04.15.2020
April 15th show
Schools worldwide are banning ZOOM for remote teaching. Wanted COBOL programmers. New York State handling of unemployment claims. Microsoft Edge becomes the second most popular desktop web browser. Apple's next iPhone is reportedly getting a major redesign. Benjamin Rockwell on...
04.08.2020
April 8th show
Yet another new Windows 10 update has serious problems. How Safe Is Zoom? NYC schools told not to use Zoom. Can you still use Zoom? Benjamin Rockwell explains VPNs explanations for business and home. Hank: what will cut down on...
04.01.2020
April 1st show
Windows 10 has a new network connectivity issue. Which devices in your home can slow down your Internet access. How to tell if you have the revised Raspberry Pi 4 board. The release of Apple iOS 13.4 is causing serious...
03.25.2020
March 25th show
The digital divide - U.S. students are asked to work remotely but 22 percent of homes do not have Internet access. The Federal tax filing deadline was extended to July 15th. Windows 10 updates KB4535996, KB4540673 and KB4551762 could make...
03.17.2020
March 18th show
Using conference call services during the coronavirus medical crisis. Watch out for emails pitching COVID-19 health information and fake cures. The average cable bill exceeds all household utility bills combined. Benjamin Rockwell (Part 4 of 5) on Why IT -...
03.11.2020
March 11th show
Trenton Computer Festival and club meeting cancellations. Last minute tax preparation with Windows 7. Microsoft issues Windows 10 update warning. Windows 10 is not the Most Vulnerable Operating System, Linux and Android are. Cable companies gain Internet customers as...
03.04.2020
March 4th show
TCF, aka The Computer Festival will be on March 21, 2020. Google apologizes for NEST glitch. ATT, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile will be fined $200 Million. What's new with Solar Panel technology? Benjamin Rockwell on communication enhancements in IT (Part...
02.26.2020
February 26th show
Google will crack down on location tracking apps. Huawei to develop an independent OS for China. FSF pushes for Microsoft to release Windows 7 as an open operating system. Microsoft all in one office app is released. Benjamin Rockwell on...
02.19.2020
February 19th show
TVS Television launches a free streaming service. IRS deletes guideline on Fortnite virtual currency. U.S. has a 'Smoking Gun' on Huawei-built spying backdoors. Benjamin Rockwell does a Q and A about life and death businesses. Hank on what we know...
02.12.2020
February 12th show
Judge approves $26 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. Feds find fourth amendment workaround, buy phone locations from marketing firms. Free Software Foundation suggests Microsoft upcycle Windows 7. Ransomware attacks grow, crippling cities and businesses. Benjamin Rockwell on disaster recovery....
10.23.2019
Oct 23rd show
Android app Snap Tube is generating both clicks and purchases under the covers. The military has retired the 8-inch floppy disk. Yahoo Groups is downsizing its offering. Imaging resource will be closing down early next year. Benjamin Rockwell on Penetration...
10.16.2019
Oct 16th show
WeWork's failed IPO and its impact on Meetup.com. Microsoft Word users are incensed over Apple's new Catalina OS. Google New Hardware Announcements. iPhone 11 series is not scratch-resistant. Multiple problems reported with new Windows 10 updates. Now Microsoft is taking...
10.09.2019
Oct 9th show
The Supreme Court allows blind people to sue retailers if their websites are not accessible. Fake browser updates infect websites. Consumer Reports: Hidden cable TV fees may cost you $450 extra annually. Spectrum raising prices on TV and Internet services....
10.02.2019
Oct 2nd, 2019 show
The FTC claims Match.com used fake ads to swindle users. Hold off buying new iPhones and iPads. Microsoft removes CCleaner ban from their community forums. Sprint took FCC cash for serving 885,000 people it was not actually serving. Benjamin Rockwell...
09.25.2019
Sept 25, 2019 show
The passing of PC pioneer Sol Libes. Amazon changes algorithm to promote more profitable products. Court rules Amazon may be liable for third-party products. Apple is launching a Research app that will allow US consumers to participate in health studies....
09.18.2019
Sept 18, 2019 show
GNU founder Richard Stallman resigns from MIT. Comcast and cable giants sue Maine over a law forcing them to let customers pay for specific channels. Most of the robocalls you get aren't coming from ATT, Sprint and T-Mobile numbers. How...
06.26.2019
June 26, 2019 show
Apple issues battery recall on 2015 15 inch MacBook Pro. ATT is facing a class-action complaint for an Administrative Fee. A tale of two cities hit with ransomware. Google generates revenue when it does not charge for Android. Benjamin Rockwell...
06.19.2019
June 19, 2019 show
U.S. Government announces critical warning for Windows users. Apple releases a new Macbook Pro. Apple to close down iTunes. Google confirms that an advanced backdoor came preinstalled on Android devices. Facebook planning to launch 'GlobalCoin'. Benjamin Rockwell on customer relationship...
06.12.2019
June 12, 2019 show
Google is facing Federal and California state legal heat. Benjamin Rockwell on Software as a Service, pros and cons. Hank Kee interviewed Bill Gates in 1985 on the PC industry - Past, Present, and Future. Marty Winston on different building...
06.05.2019
June 5, 2019 show
Baltimore malware attack was said to be caused by NSA hacking tools. How did Baltimore backup their computer systems? Backup your digital history. Google suspends support for Huawei. District Court judge overturns Apple/Qualcomm settlement. Benjamin Rockwell on finding an IT...
05.29.2019
May 29, 2019 show
Hackers have been holding the city of Baltimore's computers hostage. Survey says teenage girls have a declining interest in STEM careers. Freelancers are happy and prospering. Benjamin Rockwell explains the different types of servers. Hank Kee on what to do...
05.22.2019
May 22, 2019 show
Some Linksys wireless routers are leaking unique MAC addresses. The list of vulnerable devices is here. Microsoft warns Windows XP and Windows 7 users of RDP flaw. Windows 10 KB4494441 May 2019 Cumulative Update. There is a new WhatsApp scam....
02.27.2019
February 27, 2019 show
Fake Amazon reviews draw FTC fraud charges. Major security issue found in password manager apps. Verizon to lock new smartphones for 60 days. Apps give Facebook sensitive health and other data. Galaxy Fold outdoes the iPhone XS in price. Facebook...
02.13.2019
February 13, 2019 show
Facing opposition, Amazon reconsiders NY headquarters. Amazon reducing cardboard box packaging waste. NY Public Service Commission approves T-Mobile/Sprint merger. Benjamin Rockwell on cyber terrorism. How to handle Robo and Spam calls. Ask not what you can run on your computer...
02.06.2019
February 6, 2019 show
Charter Spectrum and New York State are near a deal that allows Spectrum to stay. Teens consented to putting Facebook spyware on their phones. Group FaceTime will be returning to iPhones, iPads and Macs next week. FamilyTreeDNA hands the FBI...
01.30.2019
January 30, 2019 show
There is a security flaw in FaceTime on iOS. What will be in the Windows 10 April 2019 Update? Verizon offers free robo-call blocking. iPhone XR sales beat the iPhone XS and XS Max combined, in the US. Microsoft cripples...
12.05.2018
December 5, 2018 show
Holiday Season Sales to Avoid. Microsoft helps police shut down fake tech-support centers in India. Apple warned iPhones have a serious problem. Microsoft Windows Lite. IBM Analog Chip Architecture. HEALTH AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES with Dr. Alfred Poor: robots in the...
03.08.2017
March 8, 2017 show
Simple mistake brought down Amazon. WikiLeaks Releases CIA hacking documents. Popular Photography and PopPhoto.com closes after nearly 80 years. Google Photos automatically fixes white balance. The Photography industry in 2016. Russia-backed malware targets Macs. Google Fiber is taking a new...
11.23.2016
PRN Nov 23, 2016 6PM
The Pew 'gig economy' study is grim. Black Friday Windows Notebook for $100. Chromebook or Windows Notebook. Flash Memory Card and Flash Drive lack of capacity and speed standards. Batteries wear out. Low end systems with soldered on memory. Not...
11.16.2016
PRN Nov 16, 2016 6PM
Election Postscript: Computer Models and Forecasts are not absolutes. Did fake news on Facebook affect election? Facebook pulls ad tool that excluded ethnic groups. Microsoft won't offer free Office apps for Chromebooks with a screen over 10 inches. Nearly 90...
11.09.2016
PRN Nov 9, 2016 6PM
What can you get in a $99 laptop this holiday season? A low cost notebook may not be a bargain. The Web of Trust browser extension was yanked after proving untrustworthy. Microsoft has stopped selling Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8.1....