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  • MANUFACTURING, CEMENT, & CYBER SECURITY

    Rockin’ Dave Blair is in the saddle today with “Tech Geezer” Jim Walsh. Dave brought with him a mixed bag of guests. Listen in to hear from leaders in the manufacturing, cybersecurity, and cement industries.



    We are in such an era where mobile Applications allow us to do almost everything online. Just like Digital WarRoom which offers a comprehensive software tool set for processing through production, with included training. Find out why Digital WarRoom stands out among eDiscovery companies. According to our usability, there are many apps in the market letting us explore things from anywhere and at any time. In that case, securing applications and data against exploitation is a key responsibility of the App developer.“ These Apps provides services including banking, shopping, and even monitoring our business, home, and shop.”



    Traditional cyber security strategies don’t provide the necessary protection for the mobile applications. Thus, every business should focus on security and customer-convenience while consumer app development process. Just as security cameras are not enough to protect a property, some people choose the services of a Security Guard Fort Wayne to ensure the safety of their property.



    Mobile apps have software that connects to APIs and servers around the world. The purpose is to deliver data, services, and last but not the least value and ease to users. So, in that case, IT strategies are based on securing the network perimeter of the Application. Apart from that, they focus on attacks and disturbances with the integration of technologies like anti-virus and web application firewalls for protection and a spoofing attack for the protection of your app.



    When we talk about Mobile app security the app developer need to deliver critical endpoint security to mobile apps. The online user using mobile apps that provide a better user experience or streamline operations are more exposed to a range of threats.



    Therefore, businesses need to protect their mobile app users from the risk associated with business productivity. As the technology keeps on upgrading simultaneously there are numerous activities brewing to expose important information related to the user.



    Impact Dakota



    Tony Richards leads off the show. He is the CEO of Impact Dakota, a business consulting firm specializing in the areas of manufacturing. Tony has got the scoop when it comes to technology inside of manufacturing. Listen to find out why you shouldn’t be worried about a robot stealing your job.



    iZen



    Next up to bat are Gajanan and Laxmish Bhat. They are executives at iZen. iZen is a company dedicated to empowering and inspiring upcoming talent looking to join the “digital workforce.” They share why cybersecurity is so important, and how they are helping people navigate this new industry.



    Ceramic Cement



    Batting cleanup is Jan Levine CEO of Ceramic Cement Corporation (C3 for short). C3 produces non-toxic specialty cement for things such as the safe disposal of nuclear waste and even protection from electromagnetic pulses (EMPs). Jan shares why his company’s cement is able to do this. Find out how the specialty cement is able to protect both people and our Earth in the episode. Need erp development services for your business? Check this company’s site now.


    45 min
  • GENERATIONAL TECH DIVIDE

    Have you ever thought about what it would be like growing up surrounded by technology or the opposite for our younger listeners? “The Guru of Geek” Marlo Anderson and “Tech Geezer” Jim Walsh are joined by Aaron Riopelle, a high school senior.  Together, Marlo, Jim, and Aaron are exploring the generational tech divide on today’s episode of The Tech Ranch!



    Advancements in space



    It’s been 50 years since the US first landed on the moon. Since then, the push to explore space has declined significantly, but thanks to companies like SpaceX, space is returning to popularity. SpaceX has generated quite a buzz in the tech world, especially with their launches being streamed live for anyone to watch. The resurgent interest has helped space exploration transcend the generations.



    Music and Movies



    Unlike space, things like CDs and DVDs have had a much harder time staying relevant. With the increasing amount of streaming services, it’s easy to see why. Despite Marlo and Jim’s fond memories of these dying products, the younger generations are quick to move on. People choose to pay subscription fees to be able to access their music and movies of choice on demand. Add smart TVs and bluetooth functionality to the mix and it’s no surprise CDs and DVDs are on the way out.



    Join in and reminisce about the days of old while also hearing about what’s on the rise!



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 371 – Aired July 1, 2019
    44 min
  • TOP 10 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

    Do you wish you would have invested in Apple, Google, or another billion dollar company before they hit it big? Well, so did we, but it’s safe to say that ship has sailed. Lucky for you the world of technology is bringing a whole new armada of opportunities! The Guru of Geek Marlo Anderson and Tech Geezer Jim Walsh are going over their top 10 emerging technologies. Listen and learn more about bad credit loans here to get a jump on all the opportunities.



    Technology to watch



    Whether you are an avid investor or just a tech Schweißtechnologie this is the episode for you. Marlo and Jim are listing game changing tech that you need to know about. Emerging tech like IoT, server-less computing, and biometrics are among some of the many technologies with tremendous potential. Tune in to find out about all 10 technologies and how to avoid problems with installment loans.



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 370 – Aired June 24, 2019
    43 min
  • THE LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

    With The Guru of Geek Marlo Anderson on the move again, it’s up to Beth Schatz Kaylor and Tech Geezer Jim Walsh to guide you through this week’s episode of The Tech Ranch. Beth and Jim are joined by guest Lynn Wanner of the Bismarck Police Department. Today’s focus: how is technology utilized by law enforcement? Time to put CSI aside and join Beth and Jim as they figure out what tech is really like in law enforcement! 



    Your business may grow into another type of entity. There are law firms that can help with business transaction law services. All the while, they will help you make the most of buy and sell agreements, supplier contracts, leases, financing agreements, employment agreements and other transactions that require careful drafting and review by your lawyer.



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 369 – Aired June 17, 2019
    43 min
  • LYFT, UBER, AND CRIME

    Evеrуоnе hаѕ seen thе increasing аmоunt оf Lyft аnd Uber drivers аrоund town. Hоwеvеr, nоt аll thе effects оf thеѕе services аrе аѕ visible аѕ thе cars thеmѕеlvеѕ. Luckily, Guru оf Geek Marlo Anderson аnd Tech Geezer Jim Walsh hаvе Dustin Gawrylow tо fіll thеm іn. Dustin hаѕ driven fоr bоth Lyft аnd Uber. Hе shares whаt hе hаѕ learned аftеr giving оvеr 5000 rides. Hop іn tо thіѕ episode оf Thе Tech Ranch fоr аn information free ride.



    CRIME RATES



    If уоu pay attention tо thе news, іt mау ѕееm like crime іѕ rampant. In actuality, crime rates аrе dоwn significantly. “The Guru оf Geek” thinks mobile phones deserve thе credit. Phones allow people tо nоt оnlу report crimes faster аnd easier, but аlѕо record thе crimes.



    Whеn уоu аrе pulled оvеr bу thе police fоr suspicion оf driving undеr thе influence, уоu mау bе given a field sobriety test, including a horizontal gaze nystagmus test, оr HTN. Thе Horizontal gaze nystagmus test involves checking fоr thе jerking оr twitching оf thе eye muscles, whеn thе eye moves tо thе ѕіdе. In a person undеr thе influence оf alcohol, thе twitching mау bе pronounced аnd ѕhоw uр earlier.



    Thаt іѕ whаt officers аrе looking fоr whеn thеу administer thіѕ test. Hоwеvеr, thе problem wіth thіѕ kind оf testing іѕ thаt alcohol impairment іѕ nоt thе оnlу reason whу уоur eye muscles mау begin twitching.You can this page for the Denver DUI Attorney.



    DUI attorneys іn thе state оf Colorado recommend уоu speak аѕ little аѕ possible whеn уоu аrе pulled оvеr fоr driving undеr thе influence оf alcohol. Yоu саn refuse tо tаkе thе test, but іt саn bе held аgаіnѕt уоu, аnd уоu саn bе slapped wіth additional charges fоr refusing tо tаkе a test. Don’t make excuses, but іf уоu fail thе test, don’t admit tо officers thаt уоu оnlу hаd a couple оf alcoholic beverages.



    Bail bonds аnd thе bail bond process stays pretty consistent wіth thе processes established thrоughоut California bу thе CA Department оf Insurance. Whеn іt соmеѕ tо common arrests fоr petty crimes, thе bail bonds process wіll оnlу really vary based оn thе location оf thе arrest. If you need any drug crime attorney then visit to https://www.paultolandlaw.com/ website.



    Whіlе thе actual bail bonds process remains thе ѕаmе, wait tіmеѕ fоr release wіll vary, depending оn іf thе arrestee іѕ bеіng held аt a local city jail wіthіn a police station оr hаѕ bееn transferred tо a county jail. Wait tіmеѕ саn аlѕо vary based оn hоw busy thе particular police station оr jail іѕ аnd hоw thе staff іѕ bеіng utilized thаt particular day. You can find more information about 24Hour Bail Bonds Financing through this site https://www.cheapbailbondpayments.com.



    Fоr thе mоѕt раrt, bail cost аnd оthеr details wіll remain constant. But thеrе аrе instances thrоughоut thе state whеrе thе bail process wіll differ іn wауѕ thаt aren’t contingent оn thе particular location оf arrest. Hеrе аrе 7 different bail forms thаt vary slightly depending оn thе actual crime a suspect іѕ charged wіth аnd thе nature оf thеіr citizenship.



    In the defense against charges of property crime, a lawyer who knows property law and is well-trained in defending criminal cases can do a lot to not only protect the rights of the accused, but also to help lower charges or have them dropped altogether. With knowledge of how to defend the accused and how to find the right evidence through pre-trial investigation, a good criminal defense lawyer knows how to best take care of their clients and provide them the best legal protection.



    43 min
  • GIG ECONOMIES





    Looking to make some extra cash? Turns out a lot of people are. More and more people are turning to temporary employment such as Lyft and Uber to help pay the bills. Today on The Tech Ranch the Guru of Geek and the Tech Geezer explain the emergence of the gig economy.



    Bye Bye iTunes



    They also chat about the departure of iTunes after 18 years. Find out how this will shakeup the apple user experience, which apps will replace it, and take a little trip down music streaming memory lane.



    Also in today’s episode, wireless power beamed from space. Google Glass is back in the news, but now as Google Lens. Lastly, advancements in DNA research continue to surprise as another aging cold case is solved by modern science.



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 367 – Aired June 3, 2019
    43 min
  • TECH IN THE WORKPLACE





    The Guru of Geek Marlo Anderson returns from his travels to discuss tech at work. Joining him are Tech Geezer Jim Walsh and special guest Bill Dean from Alliance Real Estate. Together, they look at how to leverage technology to benefit the workplace.



    Companies have used an employee schedule maker to help them create a roster for their employees and have used managed it without operation hassles. It’s a powerful tool any serious company should use. It improves worker productivity, helps with time management and reduces administrative work. If you want to make sure all of your business’s data is secure then consider using this mobile database.



    What does it do?



    An online employee schedule maker keeps track of many employee related aspects like compensation, sick leaves, and vacation. When the software senses a potential conflict, it immediately notifies the employees. It is versatile enough that it can easily review all past activities of the employee and prepare payrolls accordingly. Employee scheduling software does a great job at efficiently supervising task management.







    Software and Apps at Work



    After a little recap of Marlo’s tech-findings while he was away, they dive into the benefits of tech at work, field service management software helps with the management of a company’s workforce resources. Then Bill talks which apps and software he uses as a real estate agent. He covers the whole array from simple apps like Google Calendar all the way to complex customer management software, like the Voucher code software that helps those who have a business and need a voucher system. He also provides a little insight for managing social media and communicating online.



    Listen to learn about all the great apps and software being used to make work easier, specially now that the options of nanopositioner software for sale is available. You might just find something to implement in your own work or daily life!



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 366 – Aired May 20, 2019
    43 min
  • CHANGES IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY





    Production companies like Sony Pictures are turning to online “story-telling” services for content. Hear from The Guru of Geek Marlo Anderson and Tech Geezer Jim Walsh, how sites like Wattpad are changing the way writers share their ideas.



    Cutting the Cord



    Marlo and Jim also explore the world of cord-cutting and the growing number of streaming devices. They talk about the positives and negatives of splitting from cable — even a couple ways to save on streaming services.



    To round out the show, they visit the growing problems of digital piracy and robo-calls and analyze how modern technology helped to battle the blaze at the Notre Dame Cathedral.



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 365 – Aired April 22, 2019
    46 min
  • CROWD SOURCING

    Do NOT Call






    Not answering your phone seems to be the new thing. Screening calls and that seems to be frustrating more and more people. Companies like Ooma have created a black list to stop the calls from coming through. However, these telemarketing companies are finding ways to work around the spam calls. Unfortunately, robocaller’s have the ability to change numbers easily. So what do we do? How do we stop these calls?


    Crowd Sourcing Platforms







    Crowd sourcing is a great way to get a project started. People are interested in helping one another to make products and services available. National Day Calendar used crowd sourcing the first year of its printed calendar. Since then, the National Day Calendar is one of the most sought after calendars every year.



    Pakkage









    This new revolutionary company is offering delivery services withing North Dakota. The company is new and promotes a faster and cheaper way to deliver packages between cities within North Dakota. The company also offers a way for people to earn a few dollars if they are going the direction a package needs to be delivered. So how much does it cost? Who can drive? Listen in to find out more!



    This new revolutionary company is offering delivery services withing North Dakota. The company is new and promotes a faster and cheaper way to deliver packages between cities within North Dakota. The company also offers a way for people to earn a few dollars if they are going the direction a package needs to be delivered. So how much does it cost? Who can drive? Listen in to find out more!



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 363 – Aired April 8, 2019




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  • THE ELEMENTS OF ELECTRONICS




    Have you wondered what is exactly in your smartphone? Not the apps, photos or videos, but precisely what elements are used to physically make the device? Today, the Guru of Geek Marlo Anderson discusses with Snoop Doug and The Geezer the interesting elements found inside our devices . 


    Over 1.4 billion smartphones are made annually. It’s important for users to understand where the materials are acquired from and the best method to dispose them when they’re done with the smartphones. So what do you do if you’re cell phone is made of up silver, gold, iron, silicon and chromium.



    STREAMING WARS







    Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu are a few of the most popular Apps available for streaming. Significantly cheaper than cable, streaming devices are becoming the new way to watch television. So how do you choose which device to use? The Guru of Geek discusses the different types of streaming devices and helps explain why some are better than others.



    CYBER SECURITY PROBLEMS – AGAIN!



    Asus! Taiwan has joined the long list of malware criminals. Find out how…



    If you would like the “Guru of Geek” to do a product review and have it featured on The Tech Ranch, let us know! Leave us a comment on this episode or call 701-204-6674 for more information.



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    Episode 361 – Aired March 25, 2019



    41 min

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