Computer Talk with TAB
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Computer Talk 02-03-24 HR 2
Yubi-Keys, Turbo Tax issues….what a crazy story! Spilled coffee on my keyboard, 10 year old Gamer, Password managers.
Computer Talk 1-27-24 HR 1
HP is saving you from your ink cart, Tool that Poisons DALL-E AI!, T-Mobile my slow your home internet down if you use more than 1.2TB, My calculator App stopped working and I can’t fix, Win 10 PC has C and D drive why is the User File on C drive and getting full can I move it? My new Turbo Tax program install not working stuck in loop, Time to update my computer.
Computer Talk 1-27-24 HR 2
More Turbo Tax Talk, How do I hide my task bar? Refurbished computer space issues, Cellular home base units and Google Voice, Getting streaming Apps, Scanning issue with my content, How do I cut the cable?
Computer Talk 1-20-24 HR 2
Using settings in junk mail to block bad mail, Should I allow my location info? Can’t bet on the game because we don’t know where you are, How do I tell if my 2FA is legit? Cord cutting info.
Computer Talk 1-20-24 HR 1
Fujitsu software responsible for 800 folks getting convicted, M365 student “dark” data causing 4% of greenhouse gasses, Windows recovery Error! CPU Fan failing in my all-in-one, Bag of rice trick worked to get rid of water, Who can I chat with about securing my systems, Cord Cutting advice.
Computer Talk 1-13-24 HR 2
My old Win 10 gets a blue-screen when I push the power button, CPUID tool, USB 2/3 Speeds, How to add Bluetooth to old Smart-TV? Ipad Air 5th Gen charger, Outlook Ap sends info to 700 plus companies, Should a replace my 7 year old Router? Snow-Bird Win 10 & Win 11 Systems my documents are converted.
Computer Talk 1-6-24 HR 2
More Welltok talk, Printer issue is my Operating System corrupt? 23&Me Breach is your fault! What is a Smart Toilet? Broken G9 phone and need data recovered, They want me to move to fiber, My VPN is causing me issues why? My frontier Fiber experience.
Computer Talk 1-6-24 HR 1
MOVEit Breach keeps impacting more and more people, Incognito mode lawsuit may cost Google 5 Billion! Microsoft had to re-patch a vulnerability that they patched back in 2023, Caller was hit by Welltok breach as well, What kind computer should I buy? More Welltok breach talk.
Computer Talk 12-30-23 HR 2
Every OS Sucks!, Marco’s mom could not get connected to the internet, How do I get on the internet?, I need to keep dog calm with Music how do I loop it? How do I transfer all my settings from old PC to new? Tesla Robot attacks engineer! Autopilot update, Need to replace my old desktop.
Computer Talk 12-30-23 HR 1
Comcast hack impacts 35 Million people!, New York Times sues Microsoft/Open AI, HP Deskjet will not Scan without logging in may be a cookie issue, HP Ad campaign “HP Printers are made to be less hated”, Can’t get logged on to my new WIFI, Getting a bunch of spam how do I configure email security?, Comcast Internet upgrade will it impact my Wifi,, How do I get my new Modem on the Comcast system? New HP PC is to good to be true?
Computer Talk 12-16-23 HR 2
NBC30 will not display while using Firefox, Google to start blocking tracking cookies for 1% of users, Outlook issue with Comcast, Drop box not using your data to train its AI….for now. How do I use Microsoft backup? How do I not use the iCloud for data? Tesla recall of cars using Autopilot, My MAC is not working so I want to move to Windows! Last Christmas got a PC and now I need to do a Password recovery who do I call?
Computer Talk 12-16-23 HR 1
Microsoft’s LinkedIn not using Microsoft’s Azure Cloud 4 years after saying they would, Google killed Warrants that gives police access to Location data, Local Computer will not print, My phone is dead after being submerged could that be the problem? Caller got a new laptop!
Computer Talk 12-09-23 HR 2
Need Exact Change for the EU Potty, Play Station Movies you purchased are disappearing, CT Dept of Labor warning Job Seekers of Scams, Why is an Apple thumb drive so expensive? All your printers are belong to HP! My Microsoft account doesn’t work so I went to Best Buy for help? How to get started in an IT career, Google AI live demo was edited, Is Firefox still a good browser?
Computer Talk 12-09-23 HR 1
Google Drive losing peoples data! CTS IaaS Ransomware attack brings down hundreds of law firms. Got new Win 11 PC now what do I do? Why are these websites asking for my password? So what do I need for a computer anyway? When my PC locks up I remove the battery, now I can’t. 23andMe Data breach hits 7Million people!
Computer Talk 11-25-23 HR 2
FBI Special Agent Conor Phoenix is back to talk about Cyber Scam to be aware of this holiday season.
Computer Talk 11-25-23 HR 1
Cruise Autonomous car CEO out, Binance CEO pay Huge fine for Crypto-fraud, Former infosec COO pleads guilty to attacking a hospital, Should I get rid of S-Mode Windows OS Feature? AT&T still sending data to Law enforcement about calls people are making, Backup Software options, Who should we use for Internet?
Computer Talk hour 2
OpenDNS issues, Turns out we helped someone!, How do I secure my stuff? E Vehicle update bricked the Radio! My camera creates LARGE pictures, how do I send them? How do I delete my email account? Do I need both OpenNDS and a VPN?
Computer Talk hour 1
It’s still easy for anyone to become you at Experian, Adobe sells fake AI-generated Israel-Hamas War images and news runs them as real, Most used passwords, USB/Thunderbolt adapter, How do I administer my router, Should I partition my thumb-drive? How do I set-up a new Website? Why does my location matter when streaming? Can I get Office Apps on my Samsung Tablet?
Computer Talk 11-11-23 HR 2
Lenovo Laptop not charging, bent pin, My Charger is very powerful, Apple says 8GB RAM is plenty for the new MAC Book Pro, Crypto-Exchange will give thieves 5% commission if they return the 120Mil in funds they stole, More secure Crypto-exchange found its wallets getting emptied, Big pharmacy can’t count pills, Mp3 with the Artwork showing up, how? Cruise not as Autonomous as you thought, Can I get my data back on my Cell Phone? How do I re-set my Gmail account? Why is my smart lock so stupid!
Computer Talk 11-11-23 HR 1
Robot crushes man in Korean warehouse, Your Cell Phone can tell if your drunk, SolarWinds thinks the SEC sucks!, Windows 11 Admin Accounts, Caller beat his PC! Can’t register my Adobe Software because it’s so old, My Epson Printer not working, My Dell Laptop hardwired to HP LaserJet not printing can’t find the PIN!
Computer Talk 11-4-23 HR 2
Special Agent Conor Phoenix of New Haven Cyber Crime division of FBI.
Computer Talk 11-4-23 HR 1
FTX Sam Bankman-Fried convicted, Banking meltdown in direct deposit for ACH, FTC Caught Amazon using a Pricing Algorithm to extract 1 Billion more from their customers! Okta hacked again thanks to internal support breach, Youtube causing adblockers to be uninstalled in mass! Meta sued by 33 states as addictive, Boeing confirms Cyber Incident. Apple Safari issue.
Computer Talk 10-28-23 HR 2
CISA – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency – David Palmbach
Computer Talk 10-28-23 HR 1
Cruise halts all Autonomous driving, Comcast marketing 10G is more aspiration than actual, Microsoft having you take a poll before letting you download Chrome Browser, Google CEO has no idea how Privacy button works on Chrome, Youtube will not allow me to use an Ad blocker while watching videos, My Norton Smart program says my computer has thousands of issues and for $25 they will fix it, My iPhone is heating up what do I do? Can’t get my printer to print.
Computer Talk 10-21-23 HR 2
Why if I use VPN can’t I watch YouTubeTV? My Dell turns on by itself every night, Do I need AV for Android? Screen Flashing on boot is it a driver issue? Smart TV issues, Thousands of Cisco Routers Compromised, Octa Compromised keys, AI Powered ToxMod moderating hate-speech, Should I go to Go-net-speed?
Computer Talk 10-21-23 HR 1
Net Neutrality is back!?!? Google Search ads delivering Malware, Winklevos twins sued for Crypto-Scam, Surge in Phantom Hacks scams Targeting US Senior Citizens, How do I block spam email, How do I secure my email? My new tablet is great do I need an AV? Need to expand my Wifi without running Data Drops.
Computer Talk 10-14-23 Hr 2
Current Gen CPU, Gonetspeed customer getting an upgrade from 150Mbps to 500Mbps what happened to my lifetime price lock? My Laptop is in Airplane Mode why can’t I get on my WIFI? Phishers Spoof USPS, Pixel Watch slowing charging, Iphone 15 burning hot, Will my iphone crash if I don’t update it, Pixel 3a battery failing, Starlink!!!
Computer Talk 10-14-23 Hr 1
EPA Water System Cybersecurity Rules being thrown out! Google getting rid of Passwords and will use Passkeys, Backup Questions, Cutting Cord, 2FA with physical keys, Chromebook specs but consider a PC, How do I move my programs and Apps to my new PC, e-Cycling approach, Asus laptop what are the specs?
Computer Talk 9-23-23 HR 2
WD Sandisk Extreme can take the data but just can’t, New Laptop running Windows 11 S how do I change it? My Frontier email account is not working after “upgrade”, Computer sign-on issues, Darkweb warnings is it worth it? Can my Laptop be upgraded to Win 11? Nope.
Computer Talk 9-23-23 HR 1
Man’s family suing Google for allowing him to drive over a bridge that was out, Microsoft Azure Data leak, Woman drops watch into toilet and goes and gets it, Surface duo loosing support, DuckDuckgo taking on Google , Write Protection on USB drive not passing, T-Mobile Breach issue, Printing issue on laptop, I’ve been paying for old dial-up internet for years and not using it! How do I lower the security on my Chrome?
Computer Talk 9-16-23 HR 1
MGM Outage caused by simple Social Engineering, Windows 11 will let you remove some of the Bloatware!, Caller has his Google Drive hacked, Why is my phone acting so strange? Has Proton email and wants to go to full support, My Credit Cards got hacked….I canceled my card…..and….
Computer Talk 9-16-23 HR 2
Continue with Credit Cards got hacked…, What’s a One Launch? My i7 System will not upgrade to Win 11, Gmail Passwords not sticking in Outlook, How do I use ASCII Symbols? Can’t get into my PC from boot, Proton Mail will it migrate my folders. GAO office trying to figure out why DoD is spending 2Billion on Cloud, Microsoft will no longer distribute 3rd party printer drivers.
Computer Talk 9-9-23 Hr 1
e-cycling! Mayor Mike of East Hartford, Matt Service of EOSI, Tony President of TAB, DVD Player on Laptop, VLC Player, Apple Update how do a force the update, NYPD Drones looking at your party.
Computer Talk 9-9-23 Hr 2
FCC Fees, AI in acting should they be concerned, Low-end iPad for wedding, How do I fix the CD player in my car, My smart Home got dumb and it freaked out my parrot! M&T Bank hack.
Computer Talk 9-2-23 HR 1
John Ryan joins Computer Talk to Talk Digital Cameras from getting back to Film, to Wifi Printing….etc., Iphone ES email not working, More Digital Camera Talk!
Computer Talk 9-2-23 HR 2
Digital Camera Talk continues…..Camera and Sun Sensitivity, Old Camera Values, Rice and Water can help to dry your Camera and split stuck pictures, Digital Camera battery issues, ViewScan set-up, Cutting cable, Camera Lenses question to clean, Any use for my old Cannon Camera?
Computer Talk 8-26-23 HR 2
NordicCloud Wiped Clean, Dropbox unlimited storage no more, Internet issues with new laptop why is the new one slow and the old one fast? Apple warning not to charge iPhone while sleeping in bed, Having issues with WebRoot and browser hijack, New Samsung laundry Center came with wrong power cord, How do I sent my email up?
Computer Talk 8-26-23 HR 1
WFSB got an email from the ECHN Bad Actors, Zoom President says can’t build trust relationship via Zoom, Kroll Security SIM-Jacked, Google now implementing a 2nd Admin approval for changes on a tenant, My CD Drive not working, Google Chrome enter your PIN how do I turn that off? Should I upgrade to Win 11?
Computer Talk 8-19-23 HR 2
CT Lottery App no longer works, My Chromebook Tabs are gone, My Bank app does not have 2FA what should I do? HO Insta-ink stops printer from working when you cancel insta-ink subscription, How do I configure OpenDNS on Frontier Fiber, How much should it cost to install a Firewall for my business? Windows Defender driver error issue Win 11, Adobe Acrobat Pro stopped working.
Computer Talk 8-19-23 HR 1
Crypto Scams, Called in Quickbooks scam, iPhone battery-gate, Spotify has $38 Million dollar white noise issue, Tesla engineers say company was aware of Autopilot issue that killed a driver, HP Multi-function printer not functioning, NAS Talk! Printer issue wrong driver causing major problems! Hackers?
Computer Talk 8-12-23 HR 2
Continue of hour 1 last two questions. DHCP IP settings, How do I remove someone from accessing my WIFI? I was hacked and lost $15K….crazy story!
Computer Talk 8-12-23 HR 1
City of New Haven lost $6.5 Million due to invoice theft. Microsoft getting blistering criticism of its “practices” Is AI smart?, My credit Cards keep getting hacked, How to I recover a Laptop without the Encryption Keys? What happened to my Office Suite? My wife’s wifi on phone not working, getting warning on Office Licensing will I lose all my work?
Computer Talk 7-22-23 HR 2
Every OS Sucks! How do I configure OpenDNS? Clip-grab not working under win 11 may be a DRM issue linked to the TPM in your PC, Wireless Home Internet? Apple may remove Facetime and iMessage from UK if new backdoor law goes into effect, OpenDNS, ChatGPT getting dumber!
Computer Talk 7-22-23 HR 1
Microsoft Cloud hacked via Counterfeit Key or Design Flaw…..don’t call it a Zero Day! What’s a smart speaker? My cloud went away what do I do? Why is my OneDrive showing up twice? We fixed a callers issue, AI was able to detect a Drug dealers movements.
Computer Talk 7-15-23 HR 1
AI helping translating Cuneiform tablets, The Nanny upset production companies want to use AI for actors, Vanguard Robo-Advisor looking to advise Erik, My printer caused a BSOD of my encrypted HD, Is it ok to use my personal PC to remote into my office? Portable hard drive Local drive E error, My Network card is messed up, Vintage Apple Desktop clearing cache issue, should I have my computer turn off and on by itself, Apple updates seem confusing.
Computer Talk 7-15-23 HR 2
Wes Bryan from ITPro TV checks in to talk AI, Not connecting to server Wifi issue due to 2nd Router, Why should I use Encrypted email, Low cost Printer for home, Trying to log-in to Dell PC – Microsoft account locked out.
Computer Talk 7-8-23 HR 2
Yahoo data breach, Debit Card compromised, Canada will not advertise on Facebook anymore, Why can’t I txt more than 10 people, NFC protections, Storms fried my modem, can I still purchase Office Suite once? Outlook.com broke for 18 hours, Teams Flaw not being patched, UK want’s to offer back-door access to your encrypted communications.
Computer Talk 7-8-23 HR 1
Stupid Admin Tricks! UCONN email hacked to say the Presidents dead, Did hackers make off with 30Million emails from Microsoft? My google account is locked what do I do? My Credit Card was hacked how? So many Credit Card hacks, Caller feels SaaS is the same as racketeering.
Computer Talk 7-1-23 HR 1
QR Code Phishing, Gonetspeed looking for access to the poles and holes, Google to Yank links from News Sites in Canada, I’m running out of space!, Bank account hacked thanks to PayPal, My Audio on my laptop HP support trying to scare me into paying for support!
Computer Talk 7-1-23 HR 2
Is apple Photo Stream closing? Cash App duplicating transactions! Can’t login to my AT&T email on my 10 year old Laptop, My Printer is no longer able to copy, Now running Defender, Hotmail running out of storage, Can’t get my Yahoo Cal to sync, Happy 4th!