WCCO Tech Talk - podcast cover

WCCO Tech Talk

NewsRadio 830 WCCO
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

How Far Will A.I. Really Go?

Talking A.I. and the future of artificial intelligence, we also discuss cheap drives , Acer laptops, we get you tips you need when selling and even wiping your laptops and we talk about Linux as well. Plus we also take your texts and calls with your technology questions.

Nov 04, 202337 min

Making the most out of your PC.

Taking all of your technology questions and concerns this Saturday We discuss troubleshooting Linux PCs , power saving on your computers, PrivaZer, Acer laptops and more. We also take your texts and calls with questions regarding your tech.

Oct 28, 202331 min

Your Questions on All Kinds of Tech Topics

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are back on the air after a couple of weeks away. They take on a loaded list of questions, including whether a cloud storage account can be shared, the best backup strategies, how often you should shut down your tech equipment, and more.

Oct 21, 202337 min

Proton, Email Databases, Digital Video Conversion, PrivaZer and more!

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson answering your questions with your tech on this Saturday we cover proton, Gmail vs. Yahoo for email options and we also cover PrivaZer when it comes to cleaning your PC. Doug also talks about IDrive as well for your backup server needs. We take your texts and calls to help serve your technical needs.

Sep 30, 202336 min

Talking HP, printers, iPhones and more!

Have a question about your tech? Chime in through text or call as Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson talk tech from HP printers to the newest in iPhone upgrades and more!

Sep 16, 202335 min

Making All Aspects of Internet Make Sense

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are back to answer your tech questions. This week, they tackle the changing world of Internet browsers, potential issues with Gmail, using your computer to charge your cell phone, and more.

Sep 02, 202331 min

Open to All the Questions You Have to Offer

Doug Swinhart is back with Steve Thomson for another week of answers to the computer issues you're facing. This time, topics include getting that right computer for your student going back to school, wondering whether you still need to defrag your computer, and making your all of your devices are compatible.

Aug 26, 202337 min

Weather is Heating Up Before the Freeze, Hide Your Devices

With a very hot week coming up here soon, we need to remind you that devices should not be exposed to the elements with the temperatures as high as they are going to be, especially with the Minnesota State Fair fast approaching. We also talk about solid state drives compared to spinner drives. Also talking PDFs with Adobe Creative, HP LaserJet printers, internet service options and more - we also take your calls and texts on this hot, steamy Saturday.

Aug 19, 202337 min

Games of All Kinds on this Saturday

Steve Carney checks in from the first weekend of this year's Game Fair. Steve Thomson updates the world of MLB on a Saturday afternoon.

Aug 12, 202319 min

A Good Time for Outdoor Enthusiasts

On this mid-August Saturday, Steve Carney reports in from the first weekend of the Game Fair. What's going on at this edition of the annual event?

Aug 12, 20236 min

Innovation, Authentication, and "Priva-zion"

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are on to answer your burning tech questions. Topics they tackle this week include testing out new 5G internet service, issues with Microsoft Authenticator, which version of PrivaZer to download, and more.

Aug 12, 202333 min

Brace Yourselves…Updates Are Coming

Talking external hard drives, the new MacBook Air. Also talking about gaming platforms and streaming. We also take your texts and calls on any questions regarding your technology you may have. Finally, we warn you about an update you’ll want to hear about that is coming.

Aug 05, 202339 min

Preventing Scams with Electronic Payments

We have a scam alert to the point where we need to double down on our emphasis with securing your electronic payments, especially with debit cards. Also we are talking about Century Link troubleshooting and ticketing, comparing CCleaner and Privazer, Windows 10 upgrades, backing up your data and more! We take your texts and calls on this Saturday

Jul 29, 202339 min

Troubleshooting Sound, Asus Computers and Macs

We dive into many different topics on this Saturday with Tech Talk. First talking Asus laptops and desktops. Also discuss the latest in Mac and keeping up with their everchanging software updates and talk malware bytes as well. We take your calls and texts with your tech problems.

Jul 22, 202332 min

The Chance to Be Handy

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart open up the listener lines to answer your computer, printer, and phone questions. Plus, how big of an impact will the state's Right to Repair law have on the tinkerers that help themselves and other folks?

Jul 08, 202335 min

Keeping your Desktop Clean

Spring may be over, but the cleaning continues all year round as frequent maintenance on your desktop is very important. We discuss further on that and also talk about Windows 11, hard drives and much more on this Saturday early edition of Tech Talk - answering all of your tech questions and calls.

Jul 01, 202336 min

Browsers, Windows, and Printers

Starting off this Saturday we are discussing the evolution and advancement of gaming technology and diving into Microsoft and Windows 11 default browsers as well. Furthermore we dive into some questions about printers, sending and receiving jpegs over email without reducing sizes, Linux Mint, troubleshooting Echo Tank printers for EPSON, and more.

Jun 24, 202335 min

Power Conservation of Your Devices

We are talking about Chromebooks and their many uses with today's technology. Also cell phone and device power usage - what's reasonable to leave on and what isn't. With graduations taking place, many are seeking the best options for laptops to take off to college and other tech-related graduation gifts so we have tips on your graduation shopping as well. We’ll also help troubleshoot some HP laptop issues and other listener tech inquiries on an early edition of Tech Talk.

Jun 17, 202336 min

Cleaning and Privacy with PrivaZer

It's an early tech talk this Saturday and we provide insight for you on any help with exposing your tech outside during the summer, cleaning your PC with PrivaZer as well as talking printers, scanners. We deep dive into security with malware bytes and maintaining your computer's overall security. Answering your tech questions on this Saturday.

Jun 10, 202334 min

Back Up Your Data

Tech Talk is back on this wonderful Saturday, with that said we must emphasize - It is so important to back up your data. We discuss the many different ways to back up your data. We also take your calls talking about TV HDMI connectivity and remote compatibility. Other items we’ll dive into is configuring browsers when you have Microsoft. Diving into VPN and iPhone issues as well.

May 20, 202336 min

Something To Do On a Snowy Afternoon

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to bring you solutions to those troublesome computer problems you're having. They also give you some "housekeeping" tips to look into on this snowy Saturday afternoon.

Mar 11, 202338 min

If It’s Too Good To Be True…It Probably Is

It's an early Tech Talk this Saturday. Today we are talking about scams and detecting phishing attempts. We take a deep dive into some of those “phishy” emails you have been getting from Amazon and other unusual emails. Also we are analyzing Microsoft Outlook - how does it compare to other engines/app platforms? We talk about Lenovo when it comes to gaming as well.

Mar 04, 202335 min

Maintaining a Clean, Safe Computer

Not all are trustworthy when it comes to computers - Doug and Steve are here to walk you through the specifics on who you should trust with your devices. We also look at a couple different cleaning options for your system among other things on Tech Talk.

Feb 18, 202338 min

Google, Google Chrome and Chromebooks

We are here to answer your tech questions on TechTalk as we cover everything from hackers to Google Chrome browsers, Alternatives to Microsoft Excel Chromebooks and more.

Feb 11, 202340 min

Tech Talk Is Back and Buzzin'!

We cover USB drives and fixtures with those using Lenovo laptops also international travel- how to prepare for charging and adaptors. We talk that and much more with Steve and Doug on Tech Talk!

Feb 04, 202336 min

Beware the Online Scammers

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of the show. They take your calls and texts, including several warnings regarding different online scams and malware instances.

Jan 07, 202334 min

A Good Day to Check on Your Computer

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to help with those nagging computer issues. They take your calls and texts to provide some answers.

Dec 10, 202234 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android