Everyday Tech | Informing Consumers

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: On October 14th of this year – 2025, Microsoft will officially cease offering support for their soon-to-be Legacy operating system Windows 10. This means that they will no longer update the OS which will put devices running Windows 10 at risk for hacks and threat actors. We’ve discussed this on the show previously, but we have failed to mention the solutions available to those who possess older devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11, nor can they buy a newer device. Don’t toss your laptop just yet, it still can be saved.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Welcome back! Since our return to broadcast last week we’ve been getting a lot of email questions and comments from listeners. We’ll try to get to all of those today and also take your phone call questions! THEN, if we have more time we’ll talk about some tips you can use to help speed up your Windows 11 PC.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: With the world of technology forever changing, it’s tough for consumers to stay informed enough to make the right decisions about what and when to buy their devices - whether you’re buying a new pc or tv, or you’re getting rid of some older methods of entertainment. Today, we’ve got a few articles that Sabir found that all pertain to protecting you as a consumer from hacks and bad purchases. Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Andre McGregor from ForceMetricsTopic: Personal information and data are important in today’s tech landscape. Your identity and online activity are treated as currency to hackers, scammers, and threat actors. This causes many people to shell up or run away when any website or app asks for their information. However, there are some online spaces that ask for your information to help you. Today, we’re joined by Andre McGregor from ForceMetrics to discuss the impact online data can have on public safety.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Here we go again, another week and we have even more hacks to talk about. From small time hacks like Spotify uploads, on up to potentially the largest hack of all time in the National Public Data breach. It really seems like we can’t catch a break, but luckily the NSA also issued a press release recently detailing how you can prevent cyberattacks on your personal smart devices. We’ll share those tips and explain them to you later.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Herb Brown from Mississippi Coding AcademiesTopic: Now that we’re well into the summer, we wanna talk about IT Degrees available in Mississippi. Many of you - yourselves, or your children or grandchildren, may be interested in getting a degree in information technology here in the state but don’t know much about it or are intimidated by it. Today, we’ll be joined by Herb Brown from the Mississippi Coding Academies, who will help us de-mystify the concept of IT Schooling and hopefully encourage some people that may be interested in getting this education.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: This past week a HUGE new scam hit Mississippi callers and phone users of a text message pretending to be the Mississippi Department of Vehicles. And you heard that right it is a scam, so don’t click the links, don’t respond, and please don’t give any information. We learned through this that Mississippi is the Number One State in the country for phone users receiving unwanted spam and scam calls.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Information Technology has become an asset in today’s professional landscape, and whether you’re a young startup or a seasoned veteran in the workforce, having certain technological skills can be imperative. But what skills do you really, really need? For this week’s show, we’re gonna talk about different IT proficiencies and discuss whether we think you should learn them or not, determining whether these skills are necessary or niche.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: A few weeks ago, we were asked about some hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts that would help some of our callers, so today, thanks to Radio Reading Service’s Mike Duke, we have an article from PC World that we’re gonna talk about that lists some other helpful Windows keyboard shortcuts. Then in the second half of the hour, we’ll discuss how you can learn more about AI thanks to the “AI Month” event being put on by our friends at The Bean Path.Email your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host(s): Abram Nanney, Shane Chism, and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Today on the show, we’re really hoping to answer your tech questions. We’ve gotten a few emails this week that we wanna answer on air, but also would love to answer your phone call questions as wellEmail your tech questions and opinions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.