After a week away, Doug Swinhart is back on the mic with Steve Thomson. In this episode, they discuss topics including what to do when versions of Windows O/S, which search engines they recommend, and good ways to back up your data.

Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.

Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting today in Alaska to talk about the possibility of peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. One analyst says the word 'no' is Trump's most powerful weapon ... But will he use it? Also, CBS' Major Garrett has tips on what to watch for in the meeting.

Here are the facts, darn facts and opinions about President Donald Trump ordering the National Guard into Washington D.C., a move some believe underscores his totalitarian tendencies and others believe is a much-needed security measure for a key place in America.

May the meeting of the Steves commence. Carney is already scouting ducks for the upcoming season and he’s predicting a big wild rice crop this year.

Fishing has really slowed and Carney is waiting for the water temperature to change. He predicts it to be slow until October mostly because of all the food available to the fish that’s making it difficult to reel them into the boat.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of Tech Talk!

Topics include:

Picking the tech that suits your study the best

Testing new mice and eventually staying with old faithful

Touchpad slander

Recommendations for a backup cloud to cloud service

Privazer is the cream de la creme of free PC cleaners

Is replacing a motherboard a DIY project?

Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11

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.