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WCCO Tech Talk

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Episodes

Identification Verification and Ransomware Awareness

For today’s show we started with verification and protection from ransomware attacks and emphasizing the importance of securing your devices and information! Also we dive into more security troubleshooting issues, ‘Pie’ as an ad blocker and how it compares to other ad blockers - that and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any and all tech questions you may have on Tech Talk!

Oct 26, 202438 min

Digging Into Your Tech Issues

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to take your questions on those tech issues. During this episode, topics that are discussed include Intel's continuing issues, Starlink's influence on internet access, the type of antenna you should get for local channels on your TV, and clearing out the data from your address book.

Oct 19, 202440 min

Keeping your files safe, PrivaZer and much more!

Today we covered a lot more on the pros to PrivaZer, Windows troubleshooting, document filing and much more! If you have any tech questions - Doug Swinhart has you covered on Tech Talk

Oct 14, 202438 min

Double the authentication, Windows app and more!

In today’s episode we chatted about the Windows app, double authentication, using multiple browsers, Google Chrome password troubleshooting - that and much more on Tech Talk with Doug Swinhart! We have all of your tech questions covered throughout the show!

Oct 05, 202439 min

Puzzling tech questions and expanding the growth of fiber!

Among the topics covered today we did a deep dive into the growing popularity of fiber among internet users in 2024 and the efficiency that comes with it. Also a startling issue with Zoom for one user, HP laptop troubleshooting, Gmail randomly emptying out and more! All of your tech questions answered by Doug Swinhart on Tech Talk!

Sep 28, 202435 min

More Troubles Popping Up for Intel

After a week off, Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back to answer those nagging tech questions. Among this episode's topics, they cover the ongoing issues for Intel, handling duplicate copies of music files, finding a fast Internet provider, and more.

Sep 14, 202436 min

Some Turmoil for a Couple of Tech Giants

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart join forces to answer your calls and texts on those nagging computer issues. This week, they focus on problems for Adobe and Kaspersky, the advantages of upgrading the hardware on your device, making the best of your email, and more.

Aug 24, 202434 min

Emphasizing the importance of internet security!

We start the show with Doug sharing some new additions to Proton, VPN discussion, and the importance of double authentication. Recaptcha, Google monopoly and more! Plus we take any and all of your tech questions that you may have on this edition of Tech Talk!

Aug 17, 202435 min

Intel chip troubles, OneDrive, Linux Mint and more!

Today we began the show talking a little bit about the chip issues Intel is facing that has made waves, cleaning your computer drive, alternatives to your router and much more! Doug Swinhart is here to answer any and all questions regarding your tech on Tech Talk!

Aug 10, 202436 min

Delta Airlines ripple effect, pricing of a Linux install, Windows troubleshooting and more!

Many businesses are still reeling from the CrowdStrike attack last Friday, mostably Delta Airlines - we discuss that, its Microsoft operating system could be an issue as well. We also dive into Linux and Windows troubleshooting, VPN’s for television and entertainment, wiping your computer clean and much more as Doug Swinhart answers any tech questions and troubleshooting on today’s Tech Talk!

Jul 27, 202433 min

CrowdStrike chaos, personal information emails and more!

It was a crazy and chaotic Friday around the world and the world is not recovering quite yet - still flight delays, bank systems down and more - we break down what went wrong. Also, other topics we dive into are the personal information emails you may get - how do you know if its legit. Also, Spam folders, Proton VPN troubleshooting and more as Doug Swinhart answers your tech questions on Tech Talk!

Jul 20, 202434 min

Advancements of A.I., the latest on AT&T breach and more on Tech Talk!

News has made the rounds in the last 24 hours as AT&T faced a system breach where millions had their calls and texts and information retrieved. We also talked about some recent A.I. stories, Proton VPN troubleshooting, Paypal/payment scams and much more as Doug Swinhart takes your questions and concerns about your tech!

Jul 13, 202433 min

Keeping your passwords in check and secure!

Another edition of Tech Talk, today we dove into password efficiency and how to keep a constant record of your passwords to increase security. Also, we talked about Dark Web, Brave browser tips, internet service provider options, Starlink new tech, Linux, saving to your desktop and more! Doug Swinhart answers any tech or device questions you may have.

Jun 29, 202434 min

Upkeep of your devices, power cycling and more!

Installing Linux on Windows 10, PrivaZer, power cycling your device and swapping batteries and much more in this impromptu Tech Talk this Saturday as Doug Swinhart answers your calls and texts with any tech troubleshooting questions you may have!

Jun 15, 202440 min

Back with a Message of Digital Protection

After a few weeks away, Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart dig out some time to answer your computer questions. Topics on this edition include info on Proton privacy services, handling your tech in the Summer heat, and advice for getting your high school graduate that new computer for college.

Jun 08, 202433 min

Windows X-Lite, Windows 11, Brave browser tips and more!

Tech Talk is back and we dive into a variety of topics today with Doug Swinhart - Window X-Lite, Windows 11 troubleshooting, Brave browser, and much more on this edition of Tech Talk! We also take some of your phone calls and answer your texts with any tech questions!

Apr 27, 202439 min

Relaxation, Connection, and Restoration on the Brain

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to answer a ton a questions from the text line. Some of the topics include how often we should rest our electronic products, the advantage to setting up a VPN, and an explanation of what "Tor" is.

Mar 23, 202431 min

Protecting your information is key and maintaining your device quality

We began today’s show talking about protection with your devices whether its emails, texts, whatever it may be - it is important to ignore it, block it, whatever you need to do. Also we dive into virus scans in sleep mode, Malwarebytes, navigating Windows 11 and more! Doug and Steve take your questions and concerns regarding your tech and devices.

Mar 16, 202440 min

PrivaZer, avoiding fraudulent attachments and more!

Having problems with your technology? Need suggestions with what to buy? No matter what the question is - Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are here to help with any questions you may have on Tech Talk. We discussed the use of smartphones on your desktops, Linux trials, antivirus suggestions, PrivaZer and more!

Mar 09, 202437 min

Humanizing Customer Service, Troubleshooting your Devices, and more!

Tech Talk is back on a Saturday and we begin talking password recovery, Linux, Microsoft 10 troubleshooting and more! We take caller questions with a variety of topics, from building your set up from the ground up, transferring documents between devices, printer troubleshooting and more! They also tackle some of your questions from our text line as well, Doug and Steve answer any questions or concerns you may have with your tech.

Mar 02, 202438 min

Proton, Streaming, and the Cloud !

Started off today’s show talking Proton, streaming, iPhone troubleshooting and more! Also we talked about how to better serve your gmail accounts, iCloud, Linux jump drives, McAfee Antivirus as well. Steve and Doug take your text and call with any tech questions this Saturday!

Jan 20, 202442 min

How to avoid being scammed and keeping your tech safe!

Today we discussed mostly keeping your tech safe from scams, fraudulent emails and links. Also dove into Sumatra,Lenovo troubleshooting, combatting McAfee pop-ups and more and Linux Mint and more! Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson take your calls and texts regarding any tech questions and concerns as well!

Jan 13, 202440 min

Starting 2024 With Answers to Get Your Computer Running

It's the New Year for Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson. But they keep their routine of answering your tech questions and issues going strong. This week, they provide insight on protection from malware, figuring out security cables for new laptops, ways to keep junk mail out of your email, and much more.

Jan 06, 202441 min

Password Management, Windows , and Much More!

Putting a bow on 2023 in Tech Talk we chatted about password management, cleaning your devices, PrivaZer and much more as Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson answer any of your tech questions to close out the year!

Dec 23, 202340 min

Protecting your privacy

In today’s show we talk about everything from PrivaZer, Microsoft authentication, building a contractor friendly set up, scam emails and more! Doug and Steve take your texts and calls regarding any technology questions you may have.

Dec 09, 202342 min

Talking Microsoft, RAM, Starlink, and more!

Another Saturday, another edition of Tech Talk where we take your texts and calls with any questions or even input regarding your tech. Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are here to help with your questions and concerns regarding RAM, Starlink, we also discuss Microsoft drives, opening spam and more.

Dec 02, 202339 min

Deep dives into drives!

We get today's show started right out of the gate talking about Windows 11 copilot, we take a question on SSD drives, aging laptops, and the accessibility of Roblox. We also talk about safe drives, Acer speaker troubleshooting and more! We also take your texts and phone calls with all of your tech questions.

Nov 25, 202340 min

Talking operating systems, cleaning your laptops and screens, and more!

Taking all of your tech questions this Saturday , Doug and Steve are here to answer your questions - we discuss operating systems, the different ways people utilize Google, Office and Libre. Doug gives his different ways to clean the screens on your devices. Black Friday deals and things to avoid. Then we also give a few options with cleaning your devices and proper chemical usage with cleaning it. Furthermore we go over some good refurbished laptop options from Mac and other brands.

Nov 18, 202337 min

Making Sure Your Tech is Good to Go

Doug Swinhart joins Steve Thomson to go through the important questions on getting your computers and tech running smoothly. This includes alternates to Google Chrome, working with VPNs, finding easy ways to uninstall apps, and more.

Nov 11, 202336 min
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