It’s Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart!

Topics include:

The necessity of browser diversity

Upgrading to a Solid State Drive

Building a computer from scratch but it won’t charge

Riding machines until the wheels stop spinning (10-15 years)

When its time for a new Mac

Recovering lost files

Salvaging parts from an older machine

Xfinity as an internet company and other providers

Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart returns after a weeks long Twins induced hiatus!

Topics include:

Forced AI integration in your email inbox

Listener calls on Autocad and recovering a lost WiFi password

Proton password manager

Where to go to get a laptop/desktop worked on

What Doug recommends for antivirus software

A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts on WCCO in Minneapolis, plus commentary on our overly hot political climate in the US, and how we can prevent this from happening again.

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.