WCCO Tech Talk

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

Topics include:

Doug’s thoughts on the current state of Microsoft

The impact of AI at work

Shutting off AI

Getting WiFi to your garage & extenders

Getting hacked by a birthday invitation

Brave as a search engine

Steve converting a Lenovo machine to Linux

Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

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

Topics include:

Giant data centers fueling the AI boom

The necessity of AI regulation

Steve and Doug’s fears

The unlikelihood of AI disclaimers

What is the true human cost of AI?

Network attached storage

Was this popup malware?

Emails meant to be sent ending up in the trash on an iPhone

Running Privazer

Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

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

Topics include:

Managing humidity indoors for static management

Being wary of scam season

Doug’s distrust of scannable codes

Amazon cracking down on piracy apps/streams

The optimizing tool that is Privazer

Amazon Leo

Amazon satellites vs Starlink satellites

BitDefender upgrade

The greatness of Youtube

Steve’s printer story

Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

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

Topics include:

Windows 10 security updates abroad vs USA

Need for oversight & regulation for Big Tech

Have we passed the point of no return with AI?

Privazer Premium on Windows 11

Ask Leo on the Brave browser

Cleaning up a Mac mini bogged down with data

Doug’s dream for more cross platform integration (especially with Apple products)

How long will Windows 10 run without any problems?

Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

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

Topics include:

Microsoft admits that Windows 11 is broken

Cost of high level monitors

Laptop trackpads

Don’t be afraid of factory referbs

Printer repairs

Data is the problem

Privazer

The strength of the ethernet cord

Amazon internet entering the market

Satellite systems and the race

6G

Tech that pays for itself

Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

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

Topics include:

International relations

VPNs under attack (especially in Wisconsin)

How the internet has become sectioned off

Proton VPNs

Purchasing a laptop for an international user

Apple falling behind

Securing Windows 10 machines

Plus, calls and texts from listeners!

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

Topics include:

How often you should delete your browser history

Browser security

Running Defender on older machines

Email scam uptick (you’d be shocked at how much they know about you)

The invitation virus and how you get rid of it

HP printer that won’t print

Refilling a bulk ink cartridge

Tri band routers

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

Topics include:

Printer talks continued from last week

Doug’s read on Microsoft Edge

How to protect your machine to do after your warranty expires

Buying electronics at Costco

Extended warranties and identity protections

Continued AI intrusion and misuse

Cleaning programs

VPNs internet speeds

Plus, calls and texts from the listeners!

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

Topics include:

Printer firmware updates, should you?

Navigating a Windows 11 install

Best printer to buy for small businesses

Sending photos from desktop

Replacing Apple II C floppy drive

Buying refurbished machines on EBay

Plus, texts from listeners!

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson take your calls on those nagging computer problems. Several questions ask how to protect your tech from malware and other malicious actors. Also, they tackle the latest on some widespread breaches and discuss what to look for when buying a printer.