WCCO Tech Talk

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.

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