Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart

Topics include:

Printer maintenance and purchase

The importance of investing in quality paper and ink cartridges

What should users of Windows 10 do in preparation for October (when support services stop)

Debunking Windows 11 rumors

Utilizing chromebooks

Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart.

Today's Topics:

Backup services

The competitive AI market

What happens with Windows 10 this fall

Uninstalling programs

Can you skip updates?

XP pens for tablets

Virus protection for androids

When to replace a battery in an iPhone

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart have returned with the amazing weather for another edition of Tech Talk!

Topics:

How much trouble it is to change computer batteries on your own

The necessity of using your laptop on battery power

Innovation of the iphone 16

Troubleshooting printer problems with a hardwire connection

Itunes disappearing from Windows tool tray

Bringing the old computer you found in your attic back to life

Windows scaling back their free security services

The National League West has come to play in the first few weeks of the MLB season. USA Today writer and Audacy Insider Bob Nightengale breaks down why the division has been dominant so far. Plus, updates on a couple of poor-performing squads and if there's any progress on a salary cap.

Bob Nightengale takes us through some of the big stories during this first month of the MLB season. Then, Steve gets you ready for the Twins' Saturday night tussle in Atlanta.

The Timberwolves open up their series against the Lakers on Saturday night. What can they do to vanquish the Purple & Gold's chances at a deep playoff run? Fanduel Sports analyst Kevin Lynch gives his thoughts.

The Wild are in Las Vegas for their opening-round playoff series. How can they challenge a Golden Knights team that swept them in the regular season? Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers shares his thoughts.

It's been a slow warmup across the state. How's that affecting fishing and other water sports? Steve Carney lets us know that, as well as the best ways to prep for the open water fishing season.

During the hour, Steve Carney tells us how this slow warming trend is affecting a day on the water. Then, Jess Myers and Kevin Lynch preview 1st-round playoff series for the Wild and Wolves (respectively).

With the Twins playing at night this Saturday, Doug Swinhart is back with Steve Thomson to tackle topics in the tech world. This week, they cover anxiety that's building over the expansion of AI usage, concerns with upcoming Windows O.S. updates, migrating programs into Office 365, and more.