Computer Talk with TAB
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Computer Talk 5-4-24 HR 2
More AI talk, 12 year old iMAC not updating, email icon scams - load content question, Paypal Quickbooks scams, Password Manager advice, FCC fines Cell Carriers for selling customer location data without consent, HP LaserJet pro MFP scanning free ideas, Another HP Printer not waking up without being tapped, Having WIFI strength issues, Change Healthcare breach….now they are turning on 2FA.
Computer Talk 4-27-24 Hr 1
Former White House cyber policy Dir says Microsoft is a national Security Threat, GM is selling your on-star data to Insurers to crank your rates, FCC reinstates Net Neutrality, What’ going on with Net Neutrality? My NIC card finally works? NASA fixed Voyager 1! I want to set-up my Ring to hear the Fire Alarm, I’m locked out of my email with 2FA issues.
Computer Talk 4-27-24 Hr 2
LassPass scam hitting users and they are giving up their Master Password, Going to be in abroad what do I need to do with my Cell Phone? How do I block Mail? Advice for travel - Traywire (Iceland) Print-Spooler issue back again so you may not be able to print? Cell Phone recommendations.
Computer Talk 4-20-24 HR 1
Casino has a Tech issue and loses 2Milion, Microsoft has new Deepfake software, Sim-jacking picking up speed, Why is Proton VPn only allowing 2 countries? More security talk, WP files now PDF how do I edit them?
Computer Talk 4-20-24 HR 2
Audacy Podcast issues, Account Compromise at bank, money moved out but not by the account holder, Using Cell phone for internet, 911 outages caused by a install of light pole, Frontier Cyber-attack, Video on LEDs failing to blue why?
Computer Talk 4-13-24 Hr 2
My antenna is not working, My Mac Fusion drive issue and Time machine, Ford hands-free BlueCruise under scrutiny, Welcome on boot up for helpful windows items? Jeff’s Gamecocks won!, X is changing URLs links but not the actual link, Microsoft is asking you to upgrade win 10 to win 11, Slow Startup in Win 11.
Computer Talk 4-13-24 Hr 1
AT&T crashes Experian website with people trying to get Credit Monitoring, Microsoft Breach allowed Russian spies to steal email from US Govt, Microsoft going to show ads in your startup, How to get rid of the Weather info on the task bar, Printer issues still in SC, Laptop upgrade 10 caused two systems to stop working, Tablet for sheet music, How do I set-up Wifi Calling so I don’t have to use my crappy cell service.
Computer Talk 4-6-24 Hr 2
Old Laptop - Windows 7 just boots to logo…very old PC, Want to cut Comcast cable what modem and Router might I need? Is it safe to use my browser to perform banking? Dan want’s to understand his RAM, Google may start charging for it AI access, MacAfee pop-ups - Browser Hijack, How do I dump Cox email?
Computer Talk 4-6-24 Hr 1
CISCA Slammed for lax security culture, Update your Pixel phone!, FCC to vote on reinstating Net Neutrality….again, Jeff from SC asks about laptops for Vets services, German state ditches Microsoft for LibreOffice, What do I do to cut the cable? Crypto Scams are the kings of scams.
Computer Talk 3-30-24 HR 2
Win 11 PC Win Mail App Issues, Backup approaches, My old Win 7 is slow what should I do? VPN Usage, Facebook spying on your (encrypted) snapchat conversations, old code since win 95 for drive formatting, AI might insert bad code into your code.
Computer Talk 3-30-24 HR 1
Apple MFA Bombing, QuickBooks Vishing example, Question on Win 11 Vs Win 10, Hard Drive issues and backup problems, My Chromebook errors, Lots of flash-drives what do I do? Vultr Cloud wants the rights to your data.
Computer Talk 3-23-24 Hr 1
Apple DOJ Antitrust, Apple OS Update breaks 5 aspects of Apple Software, Hardware Vulnerability in Apple, Windows New Outlook broke my wife’s email, Minecraft update will delete your worlds! Got Scammed and yelled at by the scammer, OpenDNS, Encrypted E-Mail how to stay secure, Truck-to-Truck Worm could disrupt fleet!
Computer Talk 3-23-24 Hr 2
E-Waste is a huge problem!, Missing Checking Account and the bank said nothing, Win 11 PCs are being sold that may not work for long, Jeff in SC want’s a scanner for remolding, Too many email boxes what do I do? Hotel Room door hack, Proton Mail, Win 11 Feature missing quick access button.
Computer Talk 3-16-24 Hr 2
Crypto ATNs may be outlawed in CT, My JUNO account was hacked….because we have them the account info. Windows Term not working on Win 11 in Admin Mode, Apple iphone 13 can’t download an app, Craig called back updated his Crypto-Scam got a HD in the mail!?!? Sen Wyden want’s Biden to Crack down on Cell providers poor security.
Computer Talk 3-16-24 Hr 1
McDonalds IVT systems melt down and they sue to stop 3rd parties from fixing Ice Cream Machines, Microsoft is DONE with Cloud egress fees thanks to EU regulators, Citirx is gonna double your monthly fees unless you pay upfront for a year! Dell PC hacked I clicked on a Link and let the bad guys in. CISA Confirms they were hacked, NASA Missions are impacted by hiccups caused by it HEC-Ops lack of system.
Computer Talk 3-9-24 HR 2
My system MAC is having a hard time removing WebRoot, GoNetSpeed not in Wallingford yet but maybe soon! Change Healthcare Ransomware attack, HP can rent you a printer! Win 10 Pro drive permissions, Google Gift Card Scams.
Computer Talk 3-9-24 HR 1
Facebook Meltdown, Facebook account takeover,41 State AGs tired of fielding Facebook takeover complaints, Russian Hackers got more from Microsoft then Microsoft thought, My iPhone battery stinks after update, Is VoIP more secure than POTs service, AI where is it going? Thunderbird Mail Client saying, How do I use an old HD in my new PC?
Computer Talk 3-2-24 HR 1
AT&T Outage caused by Tech Change, Elon says Grok will be able to read Omnibus bills Congress makes to explain all the pork in the bill, Cops are interested in Push Notifications. Windows update caused my system to crash, Audacy App not working on my phone, how do I load it again? Apple out of the Electric Car business, Old 8.1 System not booting, Apple Electric Car Talk
Computer Talk 3-2-24 HR 2
I dropped my computer and filled it with coffee should I get it fixed? How do I backup my system? My data on my phone is gone, TurboTax guy is back, My Outlook usage is a mess, 7 year old Toshiba Laptop, New Win 11 PC and I would like to get Win 10 back, Microsoft….enough said.
Computer Talk 02-17-24 HR 1
Air Canada must pay damages after AI lies to passenger, Tesla Quietly responds to Cold Weather Woes by adjusting range calculations! Waymo parks the fleet! Hybrid does not have a CD Player so I need to use iTunes to get my music, Mini PCs , Adobe Elements 2 issue was due to the age of the software and the size of the drive, External drive quality issues, Cloud storage.
Computer Talk 02-17-24 HR 2
Cloud, How do I prep my Pc for sale? Thinkpad keyboard stuck, iMAC driver issue can’t seem to fix my scanner, Can’t get into my computer, Best backup target, Win 11 and an issue with a printer that is not compatible, can’t print PDFs anymore.
Computer Talk 2-10-24 HR 2
Zig from South Carolina says Costco has great Tech support for TurboTax, Win 10 Nag screen upgrade, I’m not old enough to update my M365? Notifications in Windows are scarring me what do I do? I think I have a bad stick of RAM, Data Centers, AI Crypto consuming way too much power & water! Herculaneum scrolls – Learn to love what you have!
Computer Talk 2-10-24 HR 1
TPM used in Encryption of Microsoft Systems can be broken in seconds, Fake LastPass lookalike on the Apple Store, The feds want access if a company is hacked! Trickbot Malware scumbag sentenced to only 5 years!, George Carlin’s Estate sue Over AI Stand up, I upgrade my PC and now my software will not work, Odd Photoshop Elements 2 issue.
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 02-03-24 HR 1
Microsoft Edge seems to insert itself as your browser after a new update, US Treasury sanctions 6 Iranian hackers for hacking our water systems, FBI goes and patches your firewall without asking, Getting rid of my landline; should I use Ooma, How do I improve my security, Hard drive fragmentation and backup.
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 1-27-24 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 1-20-24 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.