Computer Talk Radio

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-05-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News made less nerdy - Apple-1, Dyson, fiber, ChatGPT-6, doomscrolling, AT&T - 11:00 - Automatic watches in tech world - Benjamin enjoys his mechanical self-winding watches over tech - 22:00 - Apple's new CEO - Keith and Benjamin talk about Apple's new CEO and next week - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty discusses AI datacenters and the actual need - 39:00 - Scam Series - Verification scam - Benjamin warns of Account Sharing Credential Verification Trap - 44:00 - Keske on AI slop in audiobooks - Steve and Benjamin talk of AI slop in audiobooks and stories - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CUAV Expo - Doreen covers latest on commercial unmanned aerial vehicles - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - health, files - Rita on smartwatches and health, Calvin on corrupted files - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 395 - Automation is good, but requires sharing how new way works - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming service - Sarah asks why streaming service is asking for reauthorization

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-29-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News made less nerdy - Computer Purchasing guidelines in the current RAM crisis - 11:00 - Solving the RAM crisis - Benjamin unpacks why solving the RAM crisis is so difficult - 22:00 - AI as we have it vs Star Trek - Benjamin and Keith banter over where we are going with AI - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Navamo lawnmower experience by Marty's picky neighbor - 39:00 - Scam Series - empty envelope QR - Benjamin warns of odd empty envelopes with QR codes - 44:00 - Keske on aircraft - Steve and Benjamin talk about the technology of aircraft - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers new reports on Blackhat, Infocomm, and CUAV - 1:07:00 - Smart homes making lives easier - Benjamin tells how smart home devices make life easier - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 394 - Distractions, even smaller ones can disrupt workflows - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - waking monitor - Lucas is concerned his monitor wakes up when computer is off

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-22-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News made less nerdy - AI, Amazon, AirTag, Alexa, SK Hynix, RAM, Remote, arbitration - 11:00 - Flock and how privacy matters - Benjamin advises the privacy matters more than most think - 22:00 - Customer backgrounds - Keith and Benjamin dig into some of the customer they've had - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty reviews the OWC Thunderbolt 5 dock with 11 ports - 39:00 - Scam Series - Smartmeter fail - Benjamin warns listeners of the Smart Meter Malfunction Scam - 44:00 - Keske on Television - Steve and Benjamin cover the long history and detours of TV - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Wireless Expo - Doreen visits the All Wireless and Prepaid Expo 2026 - 1:07:00 - Digital and Bullet Journaling - Benjamin shares his experience of Bullet and Digital Journaling - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 393 - People using AI to pass an interview is a bad sign for future - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - motion camera - Felicity notes her security camera detects unknown motion

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-15-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News made less nerdy - Muse Glimmer, OpenAI, RAM, Microsoft, passwords, Terafab - 11:00 - Flock cameras are invading - Benjamin complains over surveillance giant of Flock and ALPRs - 22:00 - Intel Macs need replacing, VR - Keith notes Intel Macs need replacing, updates on VR goggles - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty asks what it will take for AI to adhere to 3 laws of robotics - 39:00 - Scam Series - Three Imposters - Benjamin tells of new 3 part imposter retirement drain scam - 44:00 - Keske on waking up each day - Steve and Benjamin talk about evolution of getting up in morning - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - AI4 and Blackhat - Doreen tells of her favorite portions of AI4 and Blackhat expos - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - managing life - Jenna asks about control over passwords, Marcus over file mess - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 392 - Digital inefficiency is a common problem in the workplace - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Mesh WiFi - Victor asks about mesh WiFi moving devices between nodes

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-08-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News, Nerd‑Filtered - BMW, Spiderman, AI, virus, FBI thief, Microsoft, blood shortage - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - slow webpages - Colin asks Benjamin why some webpages pause while loading - 22:00 - RAM and Apple pricing changes - Keith and Benjamin discuss impact of RAM on Apple pricing - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark talks details on Asus Zen Wi-Fi routers BT8 and BD5 Mesh - 39:00 - Scam Series - FTC statistics - Benjamin covers the latest FTC numbers on Scams in 2025 - 44:00 - Keske on new eye implant - Steve opines about eye implants for macular degeneration - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - AI4 and Blackhat - Doreen updates on two tech expos in Vegas, AI4 and Blackhat - 1:07:00 - AI threat of company data - Benjamin's concerned over AI vulnerabilities over company data - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 391 - Details of the company risks of Shadow IT as seen by Benjamin - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - verified publisher - Dillon asks of warning of app not being from verified publisher

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-01-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech News, Nerd‑Filtered - School cellphones, Elon Musk, Microsoft, AI, Minecraft, PIN - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - digital forensics - Allyson asks how digital forensics teams recover data - 22:00 - Apple Leasing Plans - Keith and Benjamin discuss new Apple Leasing Plans - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty compares various AI platform strengths and weaknesses - 39:00 - Scam Series - New Login Detected - Benjamin tells of New Login Detected Scams and how to beat - 44:00 - Keske on humans will stop asking - Steve answers; Susie asks if humans will ever stop questioning - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper reports - Doreen talks AI adoption, risks in iGaming, Spatial Computing - 1:07:00 - What can we believe after AI - Benjamin is concerned as to AI destroying trust in all we see - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 390 - Addressing the risk of over-connected workflows on our lives - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud storage - Jenna is concerned over email she's running out of cloud storage

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-25-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Samsung, AI, RAM, cars, Robots, Flock, solar storms, privacy - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud, training - Rita asks of organizing cloud files, Tom on helping train family - 22:00 - iOS 27, Public Beta, options - Keith and Benjamin cover iOS 27 and future options for iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the SLNT Faraday Bag to protect electronics - 39:00 - Scam Series - Storm Insurance - Benjamin tells of Home Insurance Storm Eligibility Scam - 44:00 - Keske on money - Steve and Benjamin talk about money through modern tech - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - jobsite tech - Doreen tells of what jobsite tech boosts productivity today - 1:07:00 - Microsoft GDID tracker - Benjamin is concerned over new privacy invader from Microsoft - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 389 - Benjamin says we may be overestimating what tech can handle - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - webpage accounts - Alicia asks Benjamin why she needs account to read a webpage

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-18-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Amazon Leo, data centers, RAM pricing, Vmware, licensing - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud, training - Rita asks of organizing cloud files, Tom on helping train family - 22:00 - Cleaning out space on your iPhone - Keith gives great tips on cleaning out storage space on iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers Keychron mouse and Asus Zenbook 316S laptop - 39:00 - Scam Series - Resume Siphon - Benjamin warns of Resume Credential Verification Siphon Scam - 44:00 - Keske on CAD and CAI - Steve covers Computer Aided Instruction and also CAD - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Dunning Kruger - Whisper reports on fleet electrification, XR, licensing trends - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - upgrading devices - Mark on when device is dead, Dana on planning upgrades - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 388 - Benjamin covers myth of fully AI driven automated workplace - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - iPhone albums - Holly asks why phone keeps making photo albums vs hers

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-11-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Meta AI, Netflix, Willy Wonka, GoDaddy, India, reCAPTCHA - 11:00 - Our attention span is breaking - Everything is vying for attention, to our own deteriment - 22:00 - Communicating tech to non-techs - Keith and Benjamin cover discussing tech with non-techies - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers Anker 14-in-1 Supreme Performance Dock - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake IT Support - Benjamin warns of Fake IT Tech Support Remote Access Breach - 44:00 - Keske on voice recognition - Steve covers voice control and recognition over the years - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Dunning Kruger - Doreen talks AI and confidence in the Dunning Kruger effect - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - datacenters - Marcus asks why companies are running their own datacenters - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 387 - Benjamin shares how systems fail differently under pressure - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - PC uptime - Shane asks how long is safe before rebooting his computer

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-04-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, Human Edition - Ford, AI, Windows 10, Sony, ownership, Flock, police warrants - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - gadgets, tech - Sam on buying less gadgets, Lori on keeping tech simple - 22:00 - Apple price jump shocks - Keith and Benjamin discuss sticker shock of Apple price jump - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks issues of massive datacenters, and how AI works - 39:00 - Scam Series - Insurance scam - Benjamin tells of Bogus Health Insurance Subsidy Portal Scam - 44:00 - Keske on self-aware AI - Benjamin and Steve talk about AI reaching self awareness - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen talks whisper reports on AI, robotics, access control - 1:07:00 - Victoria Essner - Social Media - Victoria Essner on dealing with social media and disabilities - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 386 - Dealing with the quiet risks of sharing devices with others - 1:24:00 - Independence Day and more - Benjamin closes Independence Day show on 1st Amendment

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-27-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Apple, Meta, snooping, AI, jobs, Coding costs, Ferrari - 11:00 - Devices collecting our information - Benjamin notes how everyday devices are collecting our data - 22:00 - A look back at printers - Benjamin and Keith talk about printer experiences in their past - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers a Keychron and differences in keyboard switches - 39:00 - Scam Series - PayPal scam - Benjamin unpacks the PayPal Account Limited Credential Trap - 44:00 - Keske on George Orwell's 1984 - Steve and Benjamin talk about how we have moved since book - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - blockchain - Doreen is excited about new blockchain approach in Africa - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - learning, privacy - Renee on learning tech skills, Marcus wants to protect privacy - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 385 - Benjamin uncovers complexity of adding just one more app - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - encryption - Grant asks Benjamin what end-to-end encryption protects

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-20-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Trillionaire, SpaceX, Fable 5, AI, Meta, Apple, glasses, blind - 11:00 - Right to Repair is needed for all - Benjamin details how right to repair leads to knowledge - 22:00 - Musings on AI advancements - Keith covers AI advancements, Apple cross-platform issues - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers a great Anker charger for hotels and dorm rooms - 39:00 - Scam Series - Helpdesk Scam - Benjamin shares of the Helpdesk Identity Hijack Scam - 44:00 - Keske on interstellar spacecraft - Steve asks if Benjamin would trust AI to pilot interstellar space - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Infocomm 26 - Doreen shares many items as seen at IC26, Infocomms expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - open source tools - Natalie asks why tech companies open source their tools - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 384 - Benjamin notes small settings can create big outcomes - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - SSID naming - Naomi asks if the name of the Wi-Fi router really matters

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-13-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News, De‑Nerdfied - Bitcoin, Starlink, SpaceX, Anthropic, Steam, Valve, AI - 11:00 - Apple's WWDC 2026 coverage - Keith and Benjamin discuss the latest from Apple's WWDC 2026 - 22:00 - Apple's WWDC 2026 continued - Continued conversation on the annual Apple software event - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Various pieces of AI work and how to make it work for you - 39:00 - Scam Series - Bank Dispute Scam - Benjamin covers disturbing scam notice of a Bank Dispute - 44:00 - Keske on start of Tech Revolution - Steve answers Anna on what he thinks started Tech Revolution - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - data centers - Doreen states importance of data centers, cloud infrastructure - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - online accounts - Daniel on online account security - Lena and organization skills - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 383 - Benjamin on dealing with emotional side of tech frustrations - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - TV algorithms - Jenna asks Benjamin how the TV predicts what she might watch

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-06-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News in Plain English - Musk, SpaceX, data center, web traffic, Prime Days, gamers - 11:00 - Information overload - Benjamin covers overload of notifications and breaking news - 22:00 - WWDC is coming, COVID past - Keith and Benjamin discuss WWDC, and COVID experience - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark visits covering Apricorn Thunderbolt 4 Docking station - 39:00 - Scam Series - package deliveries - Marcus keeps getting texts about packages on the way - 44:00 - Keske on Faster Than Light - Benjamin and Steve discuss achievability of Faster Than Light - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen talks 3 more Whispers: Fintech Meetup, PackExpo, G2E - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smartphones - Rochell laments recent lackluster smartphone upgrades - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 382 - Addressing why trusting outdated tech can set you back - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Smartwatch health - Jonathan asks Benjamin if smartwatch health advice is good

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-30-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Samsung, YouTube, AI, Microsoft, FBI, data centers, Ferrari - 11:00 - Subtle ways devices change life - Benjamin shares subtle ways devices are rewiring daily life - 22:00 - WWDC concerns, AI searches - Keith says what shouldn’t happen at WWDC, then AI searches - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty laments his experiences with Microsoft CoPilot - 39:00 - Scam Series - account deletion - Benjamin highlights the Account Deletion Warning Scam - 44:00 - Keske on microwave weapons - Steve tells of microwave and directed energy weapons - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers whisper reports on AI in business and elsewhere - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing old PC - Caleb on replacing old PC, Tara about choosing the right app - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 381 - Controlling notifications is key to reducing noise in a loud world - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - safe updates - Sophia wants to know how to know which updates are safe

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-23-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 23 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Elon Musk, OpenAI, Forza, Edge, RAM pricing, PC pricing - 11:00 - 3D printing laws and effect - Benjamin laments coming laws against 3D printing various parts - 22:00 - WWDC as well as electric cars - Keith gives his thoughts on WWDC, then talks electric vehicles - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares experience of Microsoft 365 Family vs Premium - 39:00 - Scam Series - IRS refund QR code - Benjamin shares awareness on the IRS Refund QR Code Scam - 44:00 - Keske on artificial intelligence - Steve asks if K-12 should be taught by artificial intelliigence - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - triple play - World Accessibility Awareness Day, Informatica 2026, more - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - verify identity - Brittany asks why websites keeps asking to verify identity again - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 380 - Technology is removing or hiding options and making life rough - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - data breach - Anthony seeks to understand what gets stolen in data breaches

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-16-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Samsung, AI, Gartner, data centers, Netflix, ads, layoffs - 11:00 - Closing the tech divide - The tech divide is no longer about access, but understanding - 22:00 - Technicians aren't perfect - Keith notes that techs don't always fix on the first try, be patient - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty introduces three new chargers from Anker to Benjamin - 39:00 - Scam Series - Property Tax Scam - Benjamin warns listeners of the Virtual Property Tax Scam - 44:00 - Keske on quantum computers - Keske asks when we will have quantum computing at home - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Reports - Doreen covers new reports on 5G myths and supply chains - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - voice driven - Grant asks are we nearing where everything is voice driven - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 379 - Benjamin details that Information Technology is not a cost center - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - finding safe apps - Faith asks Benjamin about finding safe apps to download

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-09-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 09 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - AskJeeves, FCC, China, AI, Microsoft, RAM, motherboards - 11:00 - Patience is important - Benjamin shares when technology teaches us patience - 22:00 - Mac Mini entry point is gone - Keith and Benjamin note $600 Mac Mini gone due to AI demand - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers Kensington QuietType Pro Silent Mech Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - Emergency Contact - Benjamin shares of the Emergency Contact Spoof Scam - 44:00 - Keske on computer chips - Steve asks Benjamin about all the computer chips in his home - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ACT Expo 2026 - Doreen tells of seeing the Advanced Clean Technology Expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - digital forensics - Alicia asks how digital forensics can recover deleted info - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 378 - Benjamin notes the real costs of ignoring small tech problems - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - pop-up warnings - Melissa asks about pop-ups saying her computer is infected

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-02-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 02 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - OpenAI, ChatGPT, Nvidia, AI, Spotify, Greece, anonymity, Utah - 11:00 - Hidden life of old devices - Benjamin discusses old devices and their hidden life - 22:00 - Apple M series ahead of the game - Keith shares of Apple M series System On Chip price advantage - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark tells how Plaud NotePin-S makes key improvements - 39:00 - Scam Series - Cloud Storage scam - Benjamin tells of the Cloud Storage Quarantine Scam - 44:00 - Keske on gene editing - Steve explores gene editing to resolve genetic illnesses - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Dunning Kruger - Doreen shares AI and coding lead to Dunning Kruger effects - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - lower standards - Trevor asks why some technologies are standard over others - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 377 - Benjamin gives password lifecycle from creation to compromise - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - CyberSec training - Denise queries why to push mandatory cybersecurity training

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-25-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd News updates for normies - Ubisoft, Black Flag, Allbirds, Parents, Netflix, Microsoft - 11:00 - Hidden costs of cloud everything - Benjamin details out how Cloud has hidden costs everywhere - 22:00 - Tim Cook replaced by John Ternus - Keith and Benjamin discuss the changes in Apple leadership - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty bemoans AI flattery and additional distractions - 39:00 - Scam Series - social media scam - Benjamin shares of the Social Media Verification Scam - 44:00 - Keske talks exploring space - Steve covers the idea of using robots to explore outer space - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - NAB 2026 - Doreen covers the National Association of Broadcasters show - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - smart appliances - Tasha asks why companies release smart appliances that aren't - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 376 - Benjamin explores the psychology of 'it worked yesterday' - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - energy saving - Carlos asks Benjamin about smart thermostats and schedules

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-18-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Trust in media is falling - Benjamin shares how Synthetic Media is reshaping trust online - 11:00 - Tools we trust without thinking - Benjamin continues with the tools we trust without thinking - 22:00 - Exploring purchasing stereotypes - Keith explores different purchasing stereotypes with advice - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark covers new trackballs with Kensington ProFit Ergo - 39:00 - Scam Series - Digital Inheritance - Benjamin warns of the Digital Inheritance Scam - 44:00 - Keske talks about robot triage - Steve tells of robot triage options for military and medical - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - FinTech Meetup - Dr Doreen Galli covers the latest from FinTech Meetup - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud service - Michelle asks what happens in a datacenter during cloud outage - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 375 - Why temporary fixes become permanent without people noticing - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - parental controls - Lauren asks Benjamin if parental controls are really effective

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-11-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Features hidden behind paywalls - Why more companies are putting features behind paywalls - 11:00 - Impacts of recent RAM pricing - Benjamin unpacks why RAM prices are spiking, and what's next - 22:00 - Why tech seems complicated - Keith on why people think tech is more complicated than before - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark shows Chrome OS Flex as alternative for older hardware - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI Resume Rewrite - Benjamin covers the scam behind the AI Resume Rewrite Trap - 44:00 - Keske on first robots in our homes - Steve looks back at the first robots in our homes, the Furby - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ISC West 2026 - Dr Doreen Galli covers security conference ISC West 2026 - 1:07:00 - Technology while being blind - Victoria Essner touches on basics of using tech while being blind - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 374 - Benjamin covers hidden fragility of Set It and Forget It tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - crazy fan - Jasmine asks Benjamin why her fan goes crazy in video meetings

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-04-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Smart Devices not as reliable - Rachel asks why her smart devices sometimes stop working - 11:00 - Ancient programming languages - Eric asks why companies still use things like COBOL in 2026 - 22:00 - Resisting the upgrade track - Keith shares ideas of resisting the manufacturers upgrade track - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares a tech tool, the Lightbar series of headlamps - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Warranty - Benjamin notes the Fake Warranty Renewal Trap still exists - 44:00 - Keske on Automation - Steve and Benjamin extoll upsides of learning automation - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - nerd wear - Dorren and Benjamin talk nerd shirts and other wear - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - old school - Rita asks Benjamin why people are still using paper planners - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 373 - Why your office needs a clean desk policy even at home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - webcame covers - Lila asks why people cover their webcam lenses with tape

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-28-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Do Not Call List misunderstanding - Danielle asks why getting so many phone calls on Do Not Call list - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - subscribe overload - Amanda struggles with why everything is now on subscription - 22:00 - Apple failures over the years - Keith bemoans to Benjamin over Apples failures over the years - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Mackie CR Stealthbar sound option - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Wi-Fi Upgrade - Benjamin covers scam warnings over router upgrade needs - 44:00 - Keske on online gambling - Benjamin and Steve banter over problems with online gambling - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - privacy concerns - Doreen shares importance of digital privacy for all of us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - screenshots - Michal asks if screenshots are really reliable as pictures - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 372 - Benjamin share importance of multitasking in Information Tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - unsubscribe option - Greta asks Benjamin is she should use unsubscribe in emails

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-21-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Electricity Grid impacts on tech - Benjamin explores concerns of datacenters and electricity draw - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - trusting data - Danielle asks why keep trusting algorithms we don't understand - 22:00 - Youth and technology usage - Keith and Benjamin discuss concerns around youth and tech - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty Winston shows concern over lost time in some AI work - 39:00 - Scam Series - Phantom Subscription - Benjamin covers the Relief Check Recovery Scam - 44:00 - Keske on authors tools - Steve and Benjamin discuss authors usage of tech tools - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - AI and behavior - Doreen talks of AI and behavioral analytics protecting us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - logged out - Brian asks why he keeps getting logged out of everyday apps - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 371 - Benjamin shares of automation for IT and everyone else - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Security MFA keys - Victor asks for details behind security multi-factor authentication

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-14-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - AI trust, Moltbook, Meta, social media, surveillance pricing - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - CPU speeds - Patrick asks Benjamin how CPUs improve without higher speeds - 22:00 - Keeping up with updates - Keith says that keeping up with the latest updates can backfire - 31:00 - Mark Brownstein's approach - Mark Brownstein looks at the TT Nature Smart Bird Feeder - 39:00 - Scam Series - Phantom Subscription - The Phantom Subscription Trap that you never signed up for - 44:00 - Keske on largest impacting people - Steve Keske reflects on famous impacting people on tech - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - HIMSS Expo - Health Information and Management Systems Society Expo - 1:07:00 - Touchscreens no longer big need - Benjamin reflects that Apple is now right about touchscreens - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 370 - Benjamin advises Shadow IT is not good, better to make friends - 1:24:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty Winston shares different levels of Asus business laptops

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 03-07-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Artemis II, NASA, smartglasses, AI writing, military, Ubisoft - 11:00 - Apple announcements this week - Keith gives a rundown of many different Apple announcements - 22:00 - Apple Neo entry level Mac - Keith and Benjamin discuss the new Apple Neo entry-level mac - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the AA Wireless Two+ smartphone car adapter - 39:00 - Scam Series - Found Resume scam - Benjamin covers new scam about how they found your resume - 44:00 - Keske on farm technology - Steve and Benjamin cover farm tech and right to repair issues - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ConExpo - Dr Doreen Galli covers ConExpo and ConAg big machines - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming prices - Nolan asks about streaming prices compared to cable - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 369 - Benjamin notes obsolete hardware and software is unviable - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deGoogleing - James asks for background on deGoogleing and reasons

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-28-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Microsoft, printers, Netflix, Warner Bros, Block, DJI, coding - 11:00 - Women's History Month in tech - Dr Doreen Galli looks at a long history of women in technology - 22:00 - Apple forecast for next 10 years - Keith looks at what Apple might be aiming at for next 10 years - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty updates on frozen drip lines from tankless water heater - 39:00 - Scam Series - Courtesy Call Con - Benjamin tells about how the bad guys are learning to be polite - 44:00 - Keske on communication changes - Steve shares how we have changed communication methods - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - mechanical - Howard asks why people like expensive mechanical keyboards - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - changing freqs - Brian asks why frequencies on devices keep changing - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 368 - Benjamin tells that your work even at home needs digital doors - 1:24:00 - Business computers are different - Marty shares how business level computers are different

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-21-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Ring, printers, robots, AI burnout, iPhone, NASA, Artemis - 11:00 - Tech convenience - Benjamin shares of the hidden cost of tech convenience - 22:00 - Selecting good hardware - Keith covers selecting good tech without just saying Brand X - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers overabundance of AI promises that don't deliver - 39:00 - Scam Series - smattering of scams - Dr Doreen Galli highlights recent scams and concerns - 44:00 - Keske on different levels of tech - Steve talks the differences of basic tech, low tech, and high tech - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Manifest expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers tech in the supply logistics world - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - public chargers - Sarah asks if it's safe to use public USB charging stations - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 367 - Benjamin shares unwritten rules of working from home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - battery tech - Malcolm asks Benjamin where we are going with batteries

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-14-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-14-2026; a special episode on navigating the world of tech support.

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 02-07-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Apple, Bitcoin, NASA, Artemis 2, Moltbook, AI text, Crew-12 - 11:00 - From Tech Frustration to Freedom - Victoria Essner shares about her vision impaired experience - 22:00 - Apple News highlights - Keith and Benjamin discuss Apple News highlights from week - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks with Benjamin about AI and chips and chip density - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI interview scam - Benjamin warns of scams involved with AI generated interviews - 44:00 - Keske on iPad enabling powers - Steve tells about tech that enables those with autism, CP, more - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - car software - Michael asks if it's safe to allow car to update overnight - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - solar power - Dr Doreen Galli shares of solar power concerns in a sunny city - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 365 - Benjamin shared why MFA feels annoying yet it protects you - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - meaning of cloud - Tori asks Benjamin why people use the term cloud for internet

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-31-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Apple, Microsoft, AI, Windows 11, DuckDuckGo, Amazon Fresh - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - AI confidence - Heather asks how AI can be confident without understanding - 22:00 - Apple Airtags and Watch band - Keith and Benjamin cover some smaller Apple Announcements - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark shares of TinyCircuits, a small TV, a small gaming system - 39:00 - Scam Series - The Empathy Hijack - Benjamin warns that scammers sometimes try kindness - 44:00 - Keske on autonomous robots - Steve and Benjamin talk about autonomous robot from Hyundai - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - TBW reports - Dr Doreen Galli talks casino tech, and AI not being a strategy - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - is email broken - Naomi asks Benjamin if email as a concept is really broken - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 364 - Benjamin shares the myth of the Simple Technology Problem - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - wired vs wireless - Everett asks why to choose wired over wireless headphones

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-24-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normal world - Microsoft, AI, Netflix, Apple, OpenAI, weather, gravity, NASA - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - no more PC buys - Marcus asks if we no longer have to buy new every 3 years - 22:00 - Gemini and Siri collaboration - Keith and Benjamin talk over the Siri and AI issues at Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark guests in with Annova Precision Chamber Vacuum Sealer - 39:00 - Scam Series - Pre-Refund Trap - Benjamin warns when people offer you cash you don't expect - 44:00 - Keske on tech adoption rates - Steve talks how different generations handle tech adoption - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - TBW reports - Dr Doreen Galli talks identity of us, and packaging tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow Chromebook - Diana says neice reports school issued Chromebook is slow - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 363 - Benjamin shows importance of SMB and SOHO Internet routers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - push notifications - David asks if he should accept push notifications from websites

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-17-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for the normies - Verizon, FCC, DJI, drones, Apple, NASA, Artemis, government - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - e-waste concerns - Lucy asks if we are at the ewaste point where repair is easier - 22:00 - Buzzwords and babble - Keith and Benjamin discuss buzzwords taking over our world - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives attention to benefits of Dashlane password tool - 39:00 - Scam Series - Loyalty Points - Benjamin shares of scammers and the Loyalty Points Heist - 44:00 - Keske on tech shaping news - Steve asks how tech has changed how we get our news - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 - Dr Doreen Galli gives more of her CES 2026 floor experience - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - more CES 2026 - Dr Doreen Galli highlights more tech finds from CES 2026 - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 362 - Benjamin tells of bossware problems and reputation issues - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Meta authentication - Trina asks if websites asking for Google Authentication is OK

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-10-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Top level item rundown of CES - Benjamin gives coverage as to the big headlines from CES 2026 - 11:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 open - Dr Doreen Galli starts in-depth on the CES 2026 floor experience - 22:00 - Storing your data and where - Keith gives a rundown of various options for storage of data - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein on earbuds from Technics, Shokz, Status Pro - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Job Funnel - Benjamin warns of situations where job interview is the scam - 44:00 - Keske on tech reshaping lives - Steve Keske tells how tech is reshaping lives of senior citizens - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES 2026 Part 2 - Dr Doreen Galli continues her CES 2026 floor experience - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - video game update - Eve asks why son's new console and video game need updates - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 361 - Benjamin says IT pros aren't blaming you, just being detectives - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - ad blockers - Lionel asks Benjamin if ad blocking hurts people's businesses

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-03-2026

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Suggestions for new tech learning - Benjamin suggests new tech learning in 2026 in bite sized chunks - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - Looking at 2026 - Christopher asks Benjamin what tech looks like ahead in 2026 - 22:00 - What makes people fanboys/girls - Keith and Benjamin talk the origination of fanboys and fangirls - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein covers idea of used computers and tech - 39:00 - Scam Series - Authority echo scam - Scammers will pretend to confirm with you things they know - 44:00 - Keske science fiction vs fact - Sue asks Steve and Benjamin where sci-fi went right or wrong - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Perils of AI - Dr Galli details out some of the perils of artificial intelligence - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - TV eavesdropping - Alena asks if TVs are capturing data about us, and what to do - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 360 - Benjamin says tech isn't the root cause of failure, humans are - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - location data - Simone asks why apps ask for location data and if they need it

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-27-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - RAM, old laptop - Tom asks Crucial RAM alternative, Bill asks about old laptop - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - becoming a tech - Owen asks Benjamin about becoming a computer technician - 22:00 - Odd Mac and tech behavior - Keith and Benjamin discuss when tech exhibits bad behavior - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty acknowledges that AI can lie to us in so many ways - 39:00 - Scam Series - 2025 scam recap - Benjamin gives a recap of evolving scams from the past year - 44:00 - Keske on comic book art and tech - Steve and Benjamin cover the art and tech of comic books - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - 2025 top ten - Dr Galli covers the top ten videos and reports from 2025 - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - replacing screens - Carla asks Benjamin if replacing a screen is worth it - 1:16:00 - Nerd Of The Year - Nerds lost - Benjamin covers the runners-up of Nerd Of The Year - eulogies - 1:24:00 - 2026 Nerd Of The Year - Benjamin laments the loss of special Nerd who impacted many

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-20-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - troubleshooting - Mike asks Benjamin if troubleshooting of tech is changing - 11:00 - Youth and Technology - Benjamin talks of the concerning effects of technology on youth - 22:00 - iPod options in a post iPod world - Keith covers a community that is bringing back iPods - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives his thoughts regarding ATM machines - 39:00 - Scam Series - last minute panic - Benjamin tells of panic driven last minute Christmas scams - 44:00 - Keske on automation - Steve discusses with Benjamin about what needs automation - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - CES prep - Dr Galli and Benjamin discuss the prep work for CES 2026 - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - backup errors - Dina's concern about backup drive highlight deeper issues - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 359 - Benjamin asks to consider learning how to describe problems - 1:24:00 - A Christmas and tech reflection - Benjamin urges listeners to consider Christmas better

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-13-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - News of the nerd for non-nerds - Time, AI, librarians, Netflix, Warner Bros, Disney, Open AI - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - shopping changes - Ashley asks why we don't cover shopping items any more - 22:00 - Apple top exits could be good - Keith and Benjamin discuss impact of talent leaving Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownsten covers Shokz OpenDOTS One and Analon pan - 39:00 - Scam Series - trusted apps - Benjamin says AI driven scammers even look like real people - 44:00 - Keske on Claude AI and others - Benjamin and Steve bounce around some of the ideas of AI - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Whisper Report - Dr Galli covers cybsersecurity and how it applies to all of us - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Win11 Home v Pro - Lucas asks Benjamin the balance of Windows 11 Home vs Pro - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 358 - Benjamin explores future of AI and how it will change us - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - taking time off - Chris asks if Computer Talk Radio ever takes time away

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 12-06-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Microsoft, India, Apple, Crucial, New York, Netflix, AI toys - 11:00 - Prepping for Christmas - Benjamin gives tips for preparing for a tech Christmas - 22:00 - Cooling your laptops - Keith and Benjaminm discuss idea of cooling laptops down - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty praises home studio quality Mackie Monitor Speakers - 39:00 - Scam Series - trusted apps - Benjamin notes trusted apps can sometimes turn into problems - 44:00 - Keske on Khanmigo - Steve talks about Khanmigo, an AI assistant for Khan Academy - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - drone trainers - Dr Galli tells of FlyGuys that teach how to start a drone business - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - USB devices sleep - Diane asks Benjamin why USB devices stop working after Sleep - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 357 - Benjamin laments RTO based on reasoning of collaboration - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Christmas prep - Devin's experience underscores idea of testing Christmas first

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-29-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Gearing up for CyberMonday - Benjamin skips the news and covers tips for CyberMonday - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - external monitors - Benjamin explains concerns for Suzanna and external monitors - 22:00 - Shadovitz on Smart Watches - Deb Shadovitz steps in to give thoughts about smart watches - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Panasonic Home Chef 4+1 and Annova Precision Oven 2 - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake Amazon refund - Benjamin details fake text of Amazon alert offering refunds - 44:00 - Keske on spinal injuries - Steve talks about digital bridge for spinal cord injuries - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli on telemedecine - Dr Doreen Galli describes benefits of remote doctor visits - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - ISP throttling - Emma asks why unlimited data from ISP can be throttled - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 355 - Benjamin answers Rachel on how to handle conflicting advice - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - printer drivers - Kim asks Benjamin why printer settings can vary so much

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-22-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Jeep, AI, Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare, astronaut, Black Friday - 11:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - F1 in Las Vegas - Dr Doreen Galli expresses excitement for F1 racing in Vegas - 22:00 - Apple form factors - Keith talks about Mac Pro and form factor changes in Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark talks about the AI powered Viaim Assistant device - 39:00 - Scam Series - Black Friday - Benjamin shares cynicism of Black Friday sales with tips - 44:00 - Keske on youth usage of devices - Steve and Benjamin discuss the nature of children with devices - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - End User License - Jackson asks about EULAs and Benjamin regrets our struggles - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - age verifications - Owen asks about reliabiliy of age verification on social media - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 354 - Benjamin talks tips for looking for a good resume services - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - battery issues - Sarak asks about battery life dropping suddenly for no reason

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-15-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerdy news for non-nerds - Windows, Microsoft, AI, New York Times, B of A, Toy Story - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - underrated trick - Julie asks for underrated ideas to improve daily computing - 22:00 - Deepfake voices and lifeless AI - Keith and Benjamin freak as ElevenLabs introduces new voices - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty dives into deeper discussion on projectors with Benjamin - 39:00 - Scam Series - handling fake links - Glenn's wife clicked fake giveaway link, Benjamin gives options - 44:00 - Keske on innovations for the blind - Steve and Benjamin cover expanding technology for blind - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Put Data First - Dr Doreen Galli speaks about experience at Put Data First - 1:07:00 - General ergonomics tips - Benjamin details out general ergonomics across workspace - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 354 - Benjamin says laid-off workers are not alone, gives guidance - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - website security - Steve asks why some secure websites give insecure warnings

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-08-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for non-techies - Lego, Star Trek, Fire TV, Amazon, Apple, Gemini, DJI drones - 11:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - SEMA auto 2025 - Dr Doreen Galli drives us through hits of SEMA 2025 Expo - 22:00 - Apple Mac touchscreen opinions - Keith and Benjamin explore idea of Macs having touchscreens - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark explores idea of if we really want smart everything - 39:00 - Scam Series - casual questions - Benjamin gives tip of asking casual questions to confirm identity - 44:00 - Keske on AI chatbots - Steve and Benjamin discuss past and present of chatbots - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - video struggles - Erin asks why performance of video conferencing suffers - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - data breaches - Lillie asks how worries she should be about data breaches - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 353 - Randy asks why people with no experience should get big cash - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - copy protection - Silvina asks Benjamin why software died after RAM upgrade

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 11-01-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for non-techies - Amazon, 8K resolution, OpenAI, Nvidia, Twitter, X, layoffs - 11:00 - Older IT workers bring experience - Benjamin covers the strength of older IT workers in business - 22:00 - Smartphone cases - Benjamin and Keith discuss their choices of smartphone cases - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty is impressed by new Roku USB sticks and QLED Pro TV - 39:00 - Scam Series - zero day exploits - Braden asks for details and concern over zero day vulnerability - 44:00 - Keske on nanotechnology - Steve and Benjamin discuss the small details of nanotechnology - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Money 20/20 - Doreen covers Money 20/20 expo and tech involved with money - 1:07:00 - Alfred Poor - Health tech - Alfred Poor shares how health tech is evolving quickly - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 352 - Renee is concerned company is laying off, and how to upskill - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - slow websites - Holly asks why websites are slow on work PC but not home PC

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-25-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for non-techies - Samsung Galaxy XR, deepfakes, super AI, Meta, Apple, Epic - 11:00 - Amazon AWS outage insights - Keith and Benjamin discuss Amazon AWS outage and impacts - 22:00 - Listener Q&A - AI bubble - Chloe asks Benjamin if we are currently in a kind of AI bubble - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty asks if it can really be live if everyone's half dead - 39:00 - Scam Series - post-scam advice - Ted's asks how to guide son after scammed selling shoes online - 44:00 - Keske on science fiction - Steve and Benjamin talk science fiction on big and small screens - 56:00 - Dangers of computer unreality - Benjamin brings up ongoing concern of computer unreality - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Retail Expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers Retail Supply Chain and Logistics Expo - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 351 - Andrew asks why IT pros often seem hurried and distracted - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth issues - Kevin asks why his bluetooth headphones have audio problems

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-18-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - marriage, Apple, datacenters, Pixel 10 Fold fire, DirecTV ads - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - varied pricing - Brenda asks why websites sometimes show different pricing - 22:00 - Apple M5 MacBook, iPad, Vision - Keith and Benjamin cover latest M5 chip hardware at Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Shokz Open Dot One earbuds - 39:00 - Scam Series - scams about scams - Ava asks if there are scams about scams - the Meta Scam - 44:00 - Keske on Quantum Key encrypt - Quantum key encryption is explored by Steve and Benjamin - 56:00 - Dr Galli - Mobile World Congress - Dr Doreen Galli covers experience at MWC expo (Mobile) - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - tech demo failures - Jake asks Benjamin why tech sometimes fails in live demos - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 350 - Benjamin reviews the SOHO level Ricoh IX2500 scanner - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - high disk usage - Lisa asks Benjamin why Task Manager is showing full disk usage

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-11-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Quick highlights, then Benjamin lays out concerns of Win10 EOL - 11:00 - Looking good in Teams meetings - Alfred Poor joins Benjamin on looking and sounding good online - 22:00 - Apple iPhone iOS26 experience - Benjamin answers Keith's questions regarding the new iOS26 - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein revists the Plaud Note Pin for an update - 39:00 - Scam Series - post-port scam - Jay reports a scammer after he ports his mobile numbers - 44:00 - Keske on boys and high-tech toys - Steve and Benjamin discuss our fascination with high-tech toys - 56:00 - Dr Galli - Global Gaming Expo - Dr. Doreen Galli talks about high-tech gambling expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - fiber-like pseeds - Rich asks Benjamin about fiber-like speeds and problems - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 349 - Trevor asks about emerging tech balance against our creativity - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - data tracking - Jim asks Benjamin how much routine app data is being tracked

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 10-04-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Amazon, Meta, Elon Musk, Electronic Arts, Estes, digital ID - 11:00 - Will we be forcibly microchipped - Benjamin expresses concern over possible microchipping - 22:00 - Apple Wallet drivers license - Benjamin and Keith disagree over drivers license on iPhone - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Epomaker Magcore 87 Mechanical Keyboard - 39:00 - Scam Series - text from pastor - Benjamin covers fake scam text appears to come from pastors - 44:00 - Keske on Artificial Intelligence - Steve and Benjamin discuss claim that AI will cure all disease - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - distractions - Landon asks how to reduce distractions from notifications - 1:07:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - Pack Expo - Dr. Doreen Galli talks up her experience at Pack Expo - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 348 - Recent stats regarding remote work are better than thought - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - cloud services - Nick asks Benjamin the risks involved with cloud services

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-27-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Tech news for non-nerds - Amazon, FTC, SEC, Radio Shack, Meta, TikTok, BYD, Disney+ - 11:00 - Handling price hikes - Benjamin addresses how he got his mobile carrier to lower fees - 22:00 - Apples latest problems - Keith brings up and discusses Apples new scratchgate issues - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests on the Audio Technica EDU mic pkg - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake cell towers - Benjamin tells of scammers using backpack fake cell towers - 44:00 - Keske on Computer Talk Radio - Steve asks Benjamin the origin stories of Computer Talk Radio - 56:00 - Expo swag items and giveaways - Dr Doreen Galli and Benjamin discuss expo swag and freebies - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - eavesdrop phones - Sophia asks how to stop phone from listening and giving ads - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 347 - Benjamin reflects on the latest H1B visas hikes to $100k - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth tech - Allie asks how Bluetooth works without wifi or cell service

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-20-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - A concern for free speech - Amazon, Meta, Ray-Ban, Samsung, ChatGPT, TikTok, Verizon - 11:00 - AI therapy concerns - Using AI for therapy has problems that tech needs to solve now - 22:00 - Apple Event purchase thoughts - Keith and Benjamin discuss takeaways and possible purchases - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty compresses his thoughts of the Work IQ Vise in 7 minutes - 39:00 - Scam Series - update text - Benjamin asked to update email with non-existant company - 44:00 - Keske on TSA Clear options - Benjamin and Steve talk about new TSA Clear options - 56:00 - HR Tech Expo Conference - Dr. Doreen Galli covers experience at HR Tech Expo - 1:07:00 - Is my computer obsolete - Benjamin approaching time to replace his obsolete computer - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 346 - Describing new term Quiet Cracking and what to watch for - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - touchscreen issues - Ellie asks why her smartphone touchscreen is flaking on her

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-13-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - A concern for free speech - A concern for free speech, our week, and our future - 11:00 - Apple September Event (Part 1) - Keith and Benjamin discuss the Apple iPhone and Earpods - 22:00 - Apple September Event (Part 2) - Continuing with Keith and Benjamin on the Apple Watch - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the amazing Weber Grill accessories - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam phone calls - Max asks why scam calls get through, even when blocked - 44:00 - Keske on tech affecting youth - Steve and Benjamin answer Malcolm regarding tech and youth - 56:00 - Customer Care Expo details - Dr Doreen Galli discusses the Customer Care Expo - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - videos buffering - Jamal asks why videos buffer on a fast internet connection - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 345 - Benjamin addresses if a computer science degree is still worth it - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - incognito mode - Benjamin unpacks the details behind incognito mode for Reno

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 09-06-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Windows 11, Google, Zuckerberg, Samsung, Apple, Lego - 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo - Dr Doreen Galli covers drones and the Commercial UAV expo - 22:00 - Next weeks Apple Event - Keith and Benjamin share what they don't want from Apple - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty serves up details on the Weber Spirit E-325 Grill - 39:00 - Scam Series - reporting scams - Bob asks if he falls for a scam, is it work reporting to police - 44:00 - Keske on Virtual Private Networks - Steve asks Benjamin for details on virtual private networks VPNs - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - digital decay - Ethan asks why we accept digital decay, but not in real world - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow computer - August asks why computer slows down with open programs - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 344 - Benjamin says we need to rethink cybersecuriuty to people level - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - pop-up blockers - Maya wants to know why pop-ups happen even with blocker

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-30-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - YouTube, ransomware, Verizon, floppy disks, ChatGPT, prison - 11:00 - Commercial UAV Expo preview - Dr Doreen Galli gives preview to Benjamin on CUAV expo - 22:00 - Personal Digital Assistants - Keith and Benjamin look at early Personal Digital Assistants - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares enthusiasim of the Anker Eufy E15 Robot Mower - 39:00 - Scam Series - obvious scams - Judith wants to know why scam emails look so very obvious - 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve gives the nuclear and atomic energy pros and cons - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - public WiFi - Elena asks how public WiFi network maintain security for all - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - slow charging - Charlie asks Benjamin why his tablet charges slowly - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 343 - Benjamin shares AI biases need to be overcome on both sides - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - smarthome issues - Calebs smarthome thermostat isn't following proper schedule

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-23-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news of interest - Peak AI, Meta AI, Doom, dial-up, Apple TV+, backdoors - 11:00 - Creation Museum, tech, more - Benjamin talks with Joel Leineweber of the Creation Museum - 22:00 - More Creation Museum - Benjamin continues to talk tech, at the Creation Museum - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Protoark EM05 NL Trackball - 39:00 - Scam Series - urgency - Bella asks why scammers say don't tell anyone, this is urgent - 44:00 - Keske on math fluency - Steve talks everyone's devolving experiences with math fluency - 56:00 - Chrome, Safari, Firefox options - Keith answers big question of Chrome, Safari, or other browser - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - modern software - Knox asks if he can still run modern software on older machines - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 342 - Dr Doreen Galli reflects on guidance given that may not be best - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - sound issues - Theo asks about why he can't hear sound through speakers

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-16-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Listener Q&A - Memory, GPS - Benjamin answers Drew on mixing memory sizes, Fiona on GPS - 11:00 - Embrace data to move ahead - Benjamin advises to embrace data to move ahead at work - 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details his choice of iOS or Android hardware - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Home automation concerns in all directions - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin warns of scam stickers and QR codes flooding in - 44:00 - Keske on difficult positions - Steve asks Benjamin of his most difficult career position - 56:00 - TikTok and threat aspects - Dr Doreen Gali talks of TikTok, and need to think of threats - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - WiFi concerns - Jimmy asks Benjamin why WiFi works on one side of house only - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 341 - Doreen covers more on non-compete clauses and options - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - default apps - Max asks Benjamin why systems keep changing default apps

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-09-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - WiFi 8, ChatGPT-5, Wikipedia, therapy, iPhones, Dell laptops - 11:00 - Blackhat Conference coverage - Dr. Doreen Galli reports to Benjamin about Blackhat conference - 22:00 - Why Benjamin likes Apple - Benjamin details out his choice on the Apple vs Android option - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests and explains why free isn't free - 39:00 - Scam Series - don't convert - Benjamin gives real example where scammers asked for gold - 44:00 - Keske on drone regulations - Steve Keske covers government regulation easing for drones - 56:00 - Technology is imporant as a tool - Benjamin praises tech as tool, but has concerns about control - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - peer to peer VPNs - Debby asks about peer-to-peer VPNs and safety of them - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 340 - Benjamin shares that all need to learn AI to protect our jobs - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - screen flickering - Ivy asks why her screen is randomly flickering and cutting out

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 08-02-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - NVIDIA, Windows 11, ChatGPT, Apple, Anker, sunlight - 11:00 - Cybersecurity's importance - Dr Doreen Galli extols the importance of cybersecurity - 22:00 - Family sharing and controls - Keith gives experience of family sharing and parental controls - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty tells of the three types of meeting monsters that impact - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake domain - Detecting Facebook ads from a scammer with fake domain - 44:00 - Keske on tech in forensics - Steve revisits conversation about the world of tech and forensics - 56:00 - Faith can exist with technology - Benjamin tells of a need for blending faith into a world of tech - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - scammers know - Juan asks Benjamin how scammers know names and locations - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 339 - Dr Doreen Galli shares experience about Blackhat and Defcon - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - thunderstorm data - Daniel asks aboung unplugging during thunderstorms with UPS

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-26-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Uber, Microsoft, Linux, Boeing, Starliner, Apple, EU, Intel - 11:00 - Industry analysis on AI - Dr. Doreen Galli looks at where artificial intelligence directions - 22:00 - Tales of Travel and Tech - Deb Shadovitz guests in and talks travel phone chargers - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty says TV is changing before our eyes, and streaming too - 39:00 - Scam Series - Amazon price hike - Benjamin notes Amazon warning about fake subscription hikes - 44:00 - Keske on Benjamin's career - Steve asks Benjamin about most difficult position in career - 56:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 1 - Benjamin details out layers of the Tech Acceptance Curve - 1:07:00 - Tech Acceptance Curve - Pt 2 - Benjamin reveals his own positions in Tech Acceptance Curve - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 338 - Benjamin notes Microsoft comment about us all learning AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - reboot router - Maddie asks Benjamin why her router needs reboot regularly

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-19-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Commodore, Japan, McDonald's hack, speech, Chrome, Mars - 11:00 - H1B Visa program problems - Benjamin uses Microsoft issues to highlight failings of H1B visa - 22:00 - Apple iOS26 Public Beta - Keith asks Benjamin if he'll be daring and use the Public Beta - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives a review of the new Plugable Thunderbolt dock - 39:00 - Scam Series - scam stickers - Benjamin covers scam stickers and QR codes at point of sale - 44:00 - Keske on programming - Steve shares how earlier programming was far more elegant - 56:00 - Quotes to continue learning - Benjamin covers key inspirations to keep on learning - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - bluetooth issues - Miguel asks Benjamin why his Bluetooth disconnects often - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 337 - Amazon's ultimatum for relocation is not simple or easy - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - freeze with HD - Omar asks about his computer freezing with external drive

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-12-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - nVidia, Bitcoin, click to cancel, right to repair, AI, reviews - 11:00 - Robotics and automation - Dr Doreen Galli gives robotics and automation observations - 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Keith tells how he spots and favors quality smartphone apps - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty revisits the Ricoh projector with more insights - 39:00 - Scam Series - mysterious convos - Benjamin warns of scam message threads that drag on forever - 44:00 - Keske on SpaceX Starship - Steve and Benjamin ponder over ideas for getting to Mars - 56:00 - Skills all IT people need - Benjamin covers what IT skills are needed, from both sides - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Nostalgia - Felix asks why nostalgia hits harder and faster than other things - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin calls out the Amazon return to office as a fiasco - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - deleted files - Chloe asks Benjamin why deleted files in cloud don't register

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 07-05-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Amazon, Work from home, Walmart, Hertz, Commodore - 11:00 - Moral obligations trump piracy - Benjamin preaches doing the right thing with licensing - 22:00 - Apple at a crossroads of success - Doreen Galli and Benjamin talk of unremarkable Apple items - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark Brownstein guests with Merlin Bird ID from Cornell Univ - 39:00 - Scam Series - fake business loan - Benjamin warns of ludicrous offers for massive business loans - 44:00 - Keske on automation - Steve and Benjamin talk many aspects of automation at work - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Travis asks what makes some routers better even with same ISP - 1:07:00 - Every company needs tech - Benjamin says that all companies need to utilize tech to succeed - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin notes that casual work chats can be used against us - 1:24:00 - Plea to donate blood - Benjamin asks to donate blood products, RedCross.org

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-28-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Etsy, 3D printing, TSA, Infinity Train, Windows 10, SoundBlaster - 11:00 - Upsides and downsides of tech - Benjamin covers both sides of how tech is changing our lives - 22:00 - Smartphone disability features - Keith and Benjamin discuss features for disabled we can all use - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks of the Plaud Note and the Plaud Notepin AI devices - 39:00 - Scam Series - how to protect - Leo advises his mother almost gave bank info, how to protect - 44:00 - Keske on pulse oximeters - Benjamin and Steve talk about infrared uses in medicine - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - Megan asks why smart home devices need different apps - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Darius wants to know why companies prevent fixing ourselves - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 334 - Benjamin warns of recruitment for jobs going cold due to AI - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - Max questions why his gaming console lags in multiplayer

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-21-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0000

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Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-14-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - AI, LibreOffice, Linux, ChatGPT, Chess, Microsoft, hackers - 11:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 1 - Keith and Benjamin discuss the revelations of Apple's WWDC25 - 22:00 - Apple's WWDC25 Part 2 - The two nerds continue to cover the latest of Apple software - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks prepping and surrendering for move to Windows 11 - 39:00 - Scam Series - protecting elderly - Jane asks Benjamin why her grandma is getting so many scams - 44:00 - Keske on Information Highway - Steve and Benjamin discuss the Information Superhighway - 56:00 - Don't let tech failures define you - Benjamin preaches to not let your tech struggles change you - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - streaming - Savannah asks how streaming services deal with high volume - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 332 - Leo asks why it takes so long for tech issues to get resolved - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - I am not a robot - Lily asks Benjamin why websites keep asking if she's a robot

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 06-07-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Nintendo, heart disease, AI, em dash, Linux, SpaceX - 11:00 - User interfaces unpacked - Mark Brownstein joins Benjamin to discuss user interfaces - 22:00 - WWDC, rumors, and other things - Keith and Benjamin talk about Apple's keynotes and concerns - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty talks about the bright Ricoh 6500 luman 4k projector - 39:00 - Scam Series - in-app purchases - Benjamin laments the near scam concept of in-app purchasing - 44:00 - Keske on Webb Space telescope - Steve and Benjamin discuss the tech of Webb Space telescope - 56:00 - Kiosks bring on digital downside - Benjamin notes kiosks stats are used in worker discrimination - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - Google Maps - Benjamin answers Trevor on how real-time traffic maps report - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 331 - Benjamin says next level of interviewing may get worse - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - software updates - Mateo asks Benjamin why we need to update software so much

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-31-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 31 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - AI power, FTC, Microsoft, Activision, bacteria, Windows Update - 11:00 - Licensing is getting out of hand - Benjamin lists the latest concerns about licensing over owning - 22:00 - Social Media Delivery Systems - Keith and Benjamin discuss history of media delivery systems - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty gives praise to Plugable brand docks - 39:00 - Scam Series - extended warranty - Benjamin labels extended warranties as nearly scammy - 44:00 - Keske on when technology started - Benjamin and Steve define their choice of technology start date - 56:00 - Tech addiction identification - Benjamin calls for self reflection to determine if you're addicted - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - reinvention - Erik asks why software companies reinvent perfect solutions - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 330 - Benjamin advises everyone to always have a Plan B - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - long boot time - Benjamin answers Tanya's concern over long boot time

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-24-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 24 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Netflix, advertising, Fortnite, Apple, AI, malware, tariffs - 11:00 - Amazon Subscribe and Save - Benjamin scared by pending Amazon Subscribe and Save - 22:00 - 3D printing is evolving - Keith and Benjamin discuss the changing world of 3D printing - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mary talks about the high-tech Hibrew AC-507k coffeemaker - 39:00 - Scam Series - buy now pay later - Benjamin discusses near scam idea of buy now pay later plans - 44:00 - Keske on forensics - Steve and Benjamin banter about tech advancing in forensics - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - bad software - Joel complains about software that arrives faulty or incomplete - 1:07:00 - Deming Cycle for fixing - Benjamin details out a plan for troubleshooting anything - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 329 - Benjamin gives his thoughts on how onshoring is better now - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - technobabble - Benjamin shares with Theresa how to battle the technobabble

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-17-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 17 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Microsoft, Windows 11, Ticketmaster, YouTube, Slate Auto - 11:00 - Benjamin and Windows 11 - Benjamin upgrades his most important PC to Windows 11 - 22:00 - New Netflix studio in NJ - Keith and Benjamin cover Netflix and the new studio in NJ - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares with Benjamin about the Danyco Hat Shaper - 39:00 - Scam Series - deals too good - Benjamin notes that bankruptcy sales spawn scamming imitators - 44:00 - Keske on Artificial Intelligence - Benjamin and Steve talk about the evolving world of AI - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - echo chambers - Milo asks Benjamin about echo chambers and concerns - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - private discussion - Emmo asks if tech companies are really listening to every word - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 328 - Benjamin advises hot to handle request of training replacements - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - helpdesk help - Lucy asks how to get better help without sounding clueless

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-10-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 10 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Apple, China, AI, Skype, Teams, Tesla, education, iPhone - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - work life balance - Nathan asks on balance of connectivity with work life balance - 22:00 - Apple design influences - Keith and Benjamin talk Apples design influence on industry - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty covers the Intumescent fire-preventative vents - 39:00 - Scam Series - not always panic - Not all scams are panic inducing, use care everywhere - 44:00 - Keske on age old wisdom - Those who fail to remember the past are doomed to repeat it - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - tech savvy elderly - Chuck asks why people assume all youth more tech savvy - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Mia asks Benjamin how to tell if an online review is real or fake - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 327 - Addressing technobabble from both sides of conversation - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - updates breaking - Zoe asks why some updates break more than they fix

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 05-03-2025

podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 03 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Nerd news for normal people - Epic Games, Apple, Samsung, Bitcoin, Slate Auto, Lyft - 11:00 - Listener Q&A - software - Tobias asks Benjamin how to deal with IT not allowing software - 22:00 - Speccing out your next computer - Keith and Benjamin discuss how to spec out your next computer - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares on the Bosch 18-volt 9" cut off saw kit - 39:00 - Scam Series - fighting back - Benjamin says don't trust cold calls with minimal information - 44:00 - Keske on train technologies - Steve and Benjamin discuss the technology of railroads - 56:00 - Listener Q&A - website speeds - Noelle asks why people believe easily disproven myths - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - movie nerds - Nina asks Benjamin why techs ask questions already answered - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 326 - Work-life balance is even more important for IT workers - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - removed features - Nathan asks why everything is moving to subscriptions

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podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Sat, 25 May 2019 13:02:00 +0000

Special Home Automation Series Compilation - This compilation contains all of the information from the CTR Home Automation Series that has been running for much of the first part of 2019. While it duplicates the information already in the podcast, it's more streamlined for those who are particularly interested in the topic.

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podcast@computertalkradio.com (Benjamin Rockwell) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0000

It's hard to say exactly how this all played out. I gave a sermon at my church, and it serves as a challenge to anyone out there. I'm not saying that you have to be a Bible Thumper, but if you can be there for someone when they have questions, all the better!

God Bless,

Benjamin Rockwell - Host of Computer Talk Radio