Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-04-2026
Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-04-2026; smart device issues; COBOL in 2026; manufacturers upgrade track; Lightbar headlamps; Fake Warranty Renewal Trap; learning automation; nerd shirts; paper day planners; clean desk policy; webcam lens coverage
April 4, 20261h 30m
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Show Notes
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes
- 00:00 - Smart Devices not as reliable - Rachel asks why her smart devices sometimes stop working
- 11:00 - Ancient programming languages - Eric asks why companies still use things like COBOL in 2026
- 22:00 - Resisting the upgrade track - Keith shares ideas of resisting the manufacturers upgrade track
- 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares a tech tool, the Lightbar series of headlamps
- 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Warranty - Benjamin notes the Fake Warranty Renewal Trap still exists
- 44:00 - Keske on Automation - Steve and Benjamin extoll upsides of learning automation
- 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - nerd wear - Dorren and Benjamin talk nerd shirts and other wear
- 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - old school - Rita asks Benjamin why people are still using paper planners
- 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 373 - Why your office needs a clean desk policy even at home
- 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - webcame covers - Lila asks why people cover their webcam lenses with tape
Topics
Computer Talk RadioCOBOLwebcamsLightbar headlampsFake Warranty Renewal Traptechnology automationclean desk policysmarthome devicesupgrade pathconsumerismprofessional IT seriesscam series