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  • Tread Lightly with the IT Department

    Tread Lightly with the IT Department
    2025/02/15
    Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart back for Tech Talk. They open the show discussing the importance of keeping separation of personal and work information on your machines. A listener asks about AI and printers and it spurs a conversation about artificial intelligence and what can be sacrificed with its unchecked application. Steve is mostly confused about Microsoft 360’s overcomplications… it’s so bad that Doug wonders if they’re actually selling support rather than the product. Doug gives his thoughts on external hard drives and gives recommendations if you’re looking to purchase extra storage. When to move on from Windows 10 and what antivirus protection you should use.
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    37 分
  • How many browsers do you need?!

    How many browsers do you need?!
    2025/02/08
    Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart open the show with a discussion about the necessity of browser diversity on your machines for the sake of yourself and the market itself. They take calls on internet speeds/providers including TMobile’s new 5G network, running Linux on old Mac that’s slowing down and how online authenticator apps work.
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    37 分
  • The threat of Deep Seek

    The threat of Deep Seek
    2025/02/01
    A discussion about the release of Deep Seek leads off this edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart. The market shook but will American Big Tech? Doug is a little concerned. Callers/texts about pesky printer set up without WiFi, ugly Windows designs, finding your way back from the blue screen of death and apprehensions in updating a device.
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    35 分
  • Sharing isn't always caring

    Sharing isn't always caring
    2025/01/18
    Steve and Doug are back and flooded with listener interaction! Topics: Accidental contact merge on Family Sharing on Apple Pitfalls of mixing email accounts Listener questions and texts Photo management & what to do with all the Tik Toks you downloaded
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    36 分
  • The future of internet service is competitive

    The future of internet service is competitive
    2025/01/11
    Tech Talk Topics include: VPN marketing… is it worth all the work for you to have it? Wireless provider standards Potential tariff impact on the cost computer equipment Importance of cloud backup Icloud scams The internet ego olympics Installing a SSD Organizing photos digitally
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    35 分
  • Consider the cosumables

    Consider the cosumables
    2025/01/04
    Steve and Doug start the program with a reminder to GROUND OUT. Discussion topics: Pumping the breaks on AI A call on recovering data and photos from an old phone Restoring from the cloud Wiping things from google Printer consumables PC Cleaners
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    36 分
  • For the love of Tech Talk BE GENTLE

    For the love of Tech Talk BE GENTLE
    2024/12/28
    Steve and Doug are back for more Tech Talk They kick off the show with a discussion about the ethical use of AI and the challenge it presents to sorting out what’s real and what’s not. Doug gets into how to best clean out your hard drive and gain speed (with PrivaZer) Steve also praises the value in purchasing factory refurbs instead of new machines Quick Hits with Doug Windows 11 Pro Rescue Discs
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    34 分
  • Beware of attachments but don’t be scared!

    Beware of attachments but don’t be scared!
    2024/12/21
    Today's Topics: Does a macbook need virus protection? Steve and Doug take calls on security concerns about iPads and security camera systems. Doug calls for longer usage of computer machines, you can use them longer than you think. Steve and Doug talk about last minute tech gifts… get a gift card don’t guess!
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    35 分