A wonderful quote about random numbers, our standard interesting mix of security do's and dont's, new exploits (WordPress dodged a big bullet!), planned changes, tips & tricks, things to patch, a new puzzle/game discovery, some other fun miscellany... and, finally! Ten comments, thoughts and questions from our terrific listeners!

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Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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Cathy O'Neil went from being a Wall Street quant to a member of Occupy Wall Street when she saw the ways that Big Data were being used to affect the lives of people every day. In Weapons of Math Destruction, she explores the algorithms that control us, from the way teachers are evaluated, to how loans are granted (or denied). She argues that rather than the impartial arbiters these algorithms are touted to be, they are dangerously opaque and flawed.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Cathy O'Neil

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Microsoft's answer to the iMac, the Surface Studio, arrived at the Eastside Studio in Petaluma and Leo Laporte unboxed the elegant workstation.

The versatile machine has a 28" ultra thin PixelSense display, an Intel Core processor, as well as a 1 TB hybrid hard drive with 64 GB SSD. The Surface Pro also packs 8 GB of RAM, as well as Nvidia's GTX 956M. The unique design, with its hinge, allows the user to transform the machine from a traditional desktop to a tablet-like device. The Surface Dial can be used to customize shortcuts and provide a user interface for a variety of programs, including Spotify, Word, PowerPoint and Paint.

Host: Leo Laporte

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Megan and Leo have an assortment of game apps consisting of modern day adaptations of classics that will keep you entertained for hours and hours. Plus now you can help fight Alzheimer's by playing a game where you attempt to find your way through the icy sea.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Megan Morrone

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Google Adwords Vs. Facebook Ads, how to convert Kindle eBooks to a standard format, backing up photos to both iCloud and Google, and is Apple phasing out the Mac?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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We discuss the UK's Investigatory Powers Act, which give sweeping new powers to British intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Will automation take all our jobs? What then? Black Friday sales online hit a new record, with a third of online sales happenning on mobile devices. Grace Hopper and Margaret Hamilton receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

• Ian Thompson gives his unique perspective on the Snoopers Charter
• Jason Snell thinks that it is too early to judge the MacBook Pro Touch Bar
• Larry Magid knows how to keep kids safe online without abandoning democracy

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Jason Snell, Iain Thomson, and Larry Magid

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Running ethernet cable through the house, alternatives to Apple's Time Machine, choosing a Google Home or Amazon Echo for gift giving, finding the right Chromebook, what to do when your flight gets cancelled over the holidays, instant cameras for kids and more of your calls!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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Leo Laporte and Jason Howell talk about voting machines, Jason gives us his hands-on impressions of Google's VR headset 'Daydream View.' Megan Morrone tours and suits up at 2K Games' motion capture studio. In 'Call for Help,' we pit the Surface Pro 4, iPad Pro, and Pixel C against each other in the ultimate tablet battle. We have another round of Game of Geeks with new contestants: Jonathan Abrams, Peter Rojas, and Jason Calacanis. Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ has a review of the Acer Predator 17 gaming laptop.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Jason Howell

Guests: Megan Morrone, Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jonathan Abrams, Peter Rojas, and Jason Calacanis

The New Screen Savers records live every Saturday at 3PM Pacific on twit.tv/live. Episodes are available for download and streaming later that evening at https://twit.tv/shows/new-screen-savers.

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Microsoft is working to bring x86 apps to Windows on ARM. Windows Holographic minimum requirements revealed. The problem with Windows is the past. Microsoft's "most ultimate mobile device," eh? Microsoft offers concessions to EU regulators over LinkedIn purchase. Satya Nadella finally rips Tim Cook a new one. Yes, obviously, Xbox Project Scorpio will be a premium console. Microsoft details Holiday Update for Minecraft on consoles.

• Tip of the week: Use Cortana to make to-do lists
• App pick of the week: Microsoft Solitaire Collection for Android and iOS
• Enterprise pick of the week: Outlook and EAS
• Codename pick of the week: Drawbridge
• Beer pick of the week: Westmalle Tripel

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Mary Jo Foley, and Paul Thurrott

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How micro-targeted ads on Facebook helped get Donald Trump elected. Intel's place in a world of single-purpose devices. Google's lip reading Deep Mind. Pixel phone re-sellers unbanned from Google. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in VR on YouTube.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham

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