Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 01-17-2026

Weekly Broadcasts of Computer Talk Radio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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