Computer Talk 1-20-24 HR 2
Using settings in junk mail to block bad mail, Should I allow my location info? Can’t bet on the game because we don’t know where you are, How do I tell if my 2FA is legit? Cord cutting info.
Jan 20, 2024•38 min
Computer Talk with TAB
Since 1995, Computer Talk with TAB has been on the air live each week providing an in-depth practical view of computers and their place in our everyday lives. A Computer Radio Program for everyone! Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems hosts the show and provides real time answers to caller’s questions. To keep the topics fresh and informative, guests are brought in as a result of listener’s questions and suggestions. The show is geared towards the everyday computer user with questions about how their computer works and how to fix it when there is a problem.
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Computer Talk 1-20-24 HR 1
Fujitsu software responsible for 800 folks getting convicted, M365 student “dark” data causing 4% of greenhouse gasses, Windows recovery Error! CPU Fan failing in my all-in-one, Bag of rice trick worked to get rid of water, Who can I chat with about securing my systems, Cord Cutting advice.
Jan 20, 2024•39 min
Computer Talk 1-13-24 HR 2
My old Win 10 gets a blue-screen when I push the power button, CPUID tool, USB 2/3 Speeds, How to add Bluetooth to old Smart-TV? Ipad Air 5th Gen charger, Outlook Ap sends info to 700 plus companies, Should a replace my 7 year old Router? Snow-Bird Win 10 & Win 11 Systems my documents are converted.
Jan 13, 2024•39 min
Computer Talk 1-6-24 HR 2
More Welltok talk, Printer issue is my Operating System corrupt? 23&Me Breach is your fault! What is a Smart Toilet? Broken G9 phone and need data recovered, They want me to move to fiber, My VPN is causing me issues why? My frontier Fiber experience.
Jan 06, 2024•36 min
Computer Talk 1-6-24 HR 1
MOVEit Breach keeps impacting more and more people, Incognito mode lawsuit may cost Google 5 Billion! Microsoft had to re-patch a vulnerability that they patched back in 2023, Caller was hit by Welltok breach as well, What kind computer should I buy? More Welltok breach talk.
Jan 06, 2024•35 min
Computer Talk 12-30-23 HR 2
Every OS Sucks!, Marco’s mom could not get connected to the internet, How do I get on the internet?, I need to keep dog calm with Music how do I loop it? How do I transfer all my settings from old PC to new? Tesla Robot attacks engineer! Autopilot update, Need to replace my old desktop.
Dec 30, 2023•36 min
Computer Talk 12-30-23 HR 1
Comcast hack impacts 35 Million people!, New York Times sues Microsoft/Open AI, HP Deskjet will not Scan without logging in may be a cookie issue, HP Ad campaign “HP Printers are made to be less hated”, Can’t get logged on to my new WIFI, Getting a bunch of spam how do I configure email security?, Comcast Internet upgrade will it impact my Wifi,, How do I get my new Modem on the Comcast system? New HP PC is to good to be true?
Dec 30, 2023•38 min
Computer Talk 12-16-23 HR 2
NBC30 will not display while using Firefox, Google to start blocking tracking cookies for 1% of users, Outlook issue with Comcast, Drop box not using your data to train its AI….for now. How do I use Microsoft backup? How do I not use the iCloud for data? Tesla recall of cars using Autopilot, My MAC is not working so I want to move to Windows! Last Christmas got a PC and now I need to do a Password recovery who do I call?
Dec 16, 2023•38 min
Computer Talk 12-16-23 HR 1
Microsoft’s LinkedIn not using Microsoft’s Azure Cloud 4 years after saying they would, Google killed Warrants that gives police access to Location data, Local Computer will not print, My phone is dead after being submerged could that be the problem? Caller got a new laptop!
Dec 16, 2023•36 min
Computer Talk 12-09-23 HR 2
Need Exact Change for the EU Potty, Play Station Movies you purchased are disappearing, CT Dept of Labor warning Job Seekers of Scams, Why is an Apple thumb drive so expensive? All your printers are belong to HP! My Microsoft account doesn’t work so I went to Best Buy for help? How to get started in an IT career, Google AI live demo was edited, Is Firefox still a good browser?
Dec 09, 2023•40 min
Computer Talk 12-09-23 HR 1
Google Drive losing peoples data! CTS IaaS Ransomware attack brings down hundreds of law firms. Got new Win 11 PC now what do I do? Why are these websites asking for my password? So what do I need for a computer anyway? When my PC locks up I remove the battery, now I can’t. 23andMe Data breach hits 7Million people!
Dec 09, 2023•39 min
Computer Talk 11-25-23 HR 2
FBI Special Agent Conor Phoenix is back to talk about Cyber Scam to be aware of this holiday season.
Nov 25, 2023•38 min
Computer Talk 11-25-23 HR 1
Cruise Autonomous car CEO out, Binance CEO pay Huge fine for Crypto-fraud, Former infosec COO pleads guilty to attacking a hospital, Should I get rid of S-Mode Windows OS Feature? AT&T still sending data to Law enforcement about calls people are making, Backup Software options, Who should we use for Internet?
Nov 25, 2023•38 min
Computer Talk hour 2
OpenDNS issues, Turns out we helped someone!, How do I secure my stuff? E Vehicle update bricked the Radio! My camera creates LARGE pictures, how do I send them? How do I delete my email account? Do I need both OpenNDS and a VPN?
Nov 25, 2023•39 min
Computer Talk hour 1
It’s still easy for anyone to become you at Experian, Adobe sells fake AI-generated Israel-Hamas War images and news runs them as real, Most used passwords, USB/Thunderbolt adapter, How do I administer my router, Should I partition my thumb-drive? How do I set-up a new Website? Why does my location matter when streaming? Can I get Office Apps on my Samsung Tablet?
Nov 25, 2023•39 min
Computer Talk 11-11-23 HR 2
Lenovo Laptop not charging, bent pin, My Charger is very powerful, Apple says 8GB RAM is plenty for the new MAC Book Pro, Crypto-Exchange will give thieves 5% commission if they return the 120Mil in funds they stole, More secure Crypto-exchange found its wallets getting emptied, Big pharmacy can’t count pills, Mp3 with the Artwork showing up, how? Cruise not as Autonomous as you thought, Can I get my data back on my Cell Phone? How do I re-set my Gmail account? Why is my smart lock so stupid!...
Nov 11, 2023•38 min
Computer Talk 11-11-23 HR 1
Robot crushes man in Korean warehouse, Your Cell Phone can tell if your drunk, SolarWinds thinks the SEC sucks!, Windows 11 Admin Accounts, Caller beat his PC! Can’t register my Adobe Software because it’s so old, My Epson Printer not working, My Dell Laptop hardwired to HP LaserJet not printing can’t find the PIN!
Nov 11, 2023•40 min
Computer Talk 11-4-23 HR 2
Special Agent Conor Phoenix of New Haven Cyber Crime division of FBI.
Nov 04, 2023•42 min
Computer Talk 11-4-23 HR 1
FTX Sam Bankman-Fried convicted, Banking meltdown in direct deposit for ACH, FTC Caught Amazon using a Pricing Algorithm to extract 1 Billion more from their customers! Okta hacked again thanks to internal support breach, Youtube causing adblockers to be uninstalled in mass! Meta sued by 33 states as addictive, Boeing confirms Cyber Incident. Apple Safari issue.
Nov 04, 2023•39 min
Computer Talk 10-28-23 HR 2
CISA – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency – David Palmbach
Oct 28, 2023•44 min
Computer Talk 10-28-23 HR 1
Cruise halts all Autonomous driving, Comcast marketing 10G is more aspiration than actual, Microsoft having you take a poll before letting you download Chrome Browser, Google CEO has no idea how Privacy button works on Chrome, Youtube will not allow me to use an Ad blocker while watching videos, My Norton Smart program says my computer has thousands of issues and for $25 they will fix it, My iPhone is heating up what do I do? Can’t get my printer to print.
Oct 28, 2023•40 min
Computer Talk 10-21-23 HR 2
Why if I use VPN can’t I watch YouTubeTV? My Dell turns on by itself every night, Do I need AV for Android? Screen Flashing on boot is it a driver issue? Smart TV issues, Thousands of Cisco Routers Compromised, Octa Compromised keys, AI Powered ToxMod moderating hate-speech, Should I go to Go-net-speed?
Oct 21, 2023•39 min
Computer Talk 10-21-23 HR 1
Net Neutrality is back!?!? Google Search ads delivering Malware, Winklevos twins sued for Crypto-Scam, Surge in Phantom Hacks scams Targeting US Senior Citizens, How do I block spam email, How do I secure my email? My new tablet is great do I need an AV? Need to expand my Wifi without running Data Drops.
Oct 21, 2023•37 min
Computer Talk 10-14-23 Hr 2
Current Gen CPU, Gonetspeed customer getting an upgrade from 150Mbps to 500Mbps what happened to my lifetime price lock? My Laptop is in Airplane Mode why can’t I get on my WIFI? Phishers Spoof USPS, Pixel Watch slowing charging, Iphone 15 burning hot, Will my iphone crash if I don’t update it, Pixel 3a battery failing, Starlink!!!
Oct 14, 2023•40 min
Computer Talk 10-14-23 Hr 1
EPA Water System Cybersecurity Rules being thrown out! Google getting rid of Passwords and will use Passkeys, Backup Questions, Cutting Cord, 2FA with physical keys, Chromebook specs but consider a PC, How do I move my programs and Apps to my new PC, e-Cycling approach, Asus laptop what are the specs?
Oct 14, 2023•37 min
Computer Talk 9-23-23 HR 2
WD Sandisk Extreme can take the data but just can’t, New Laptop running Windows 11 S how do I change it? My Frontier email account is not working after “upgrade”, Computer sign-on issues, Darkweb warnings is it worth it? Can my Laptop be upgraded to Win 11? Nope.
Sep 23, 2023•37 min
Computer Talk 9-23-23 HR 1
Man’s family suing Google for allowing him to drive over a bridge that was out, Microsoft Azure Data leak, Woman drops watch into toilet and goes and gets it, Surface duo loosing support, DuckDuckgo taking on Google , Write Protection on USB drive not passing, T-Mobile Breach issue, Printing issue on laptop, I’ve been paying for old dial-up internet for years and not using it! How do I lower the security on my Chrome?
Sep 23, 2023•36 min
Computer Talk 9-16-23 HR 2
Continue with Credit Cards got hacked…, What’s a One Launch? My i7 System will not upgrade to Win 11, Gmail Passwords not sticking in Outlook, How do I use ASCII Symbols? Can’t get into my PC from boot, Proton Mail will it migrate my folders. GAO office trying to figure out why DoD is spending 2Billion on Cloud, Microsoft will no longer distribute 3rd party printer drivers.
Sep 16, 2023•39 min
Computer Talk 9-16-23 HR 1
MGM Outage caused by simple Social Engineering, Windows 11 will let you remove some of the Bloatware!, Caller has his Google Drive hacked, Why is my phone acting so strange? Has Proton email and wants to go to full support, My Credit Cards got hacked….I canceled my card…..and….
Sep 16, 2023•37 min
Computer Talk 9-9-23 Hr 1
e-cycling! Mayor Mike of East Hartford, Matt Service of EOSI, Tony President of TAB, DVD Player on Laptop, VLC Player, Apple Update how do a force the update, NYPD Drones looking at your party.
Sep 09, 2023•35 min
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