WCCO Tech Talk

Have a question about your tech? Chime in through text or call as Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson talk tech from HP printers to the newest in iPhone upgrades and more!

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are back to answer your tech questions. This week, they tackle the changing world of Internet browsers, potential issues with Gmail, using your computer to charge your cell phone, and more.

Doug Swinhart is back with Steve Thomson for another week of answers to the computer issues you're facing. This time, topics include getting that right computer for your student going back to school, wondering whether you still need to defrag your computer, and making your all of your devices are compatible.

With a very hot week coming up here soon, we need to remind you that devices should not be exposed to the elements with the temperatures as high as they are going to be, especially with the Minnesota State Fair fast approaching. We also talk about solid state drives compared to spinner drives. Also talking PDFs with Adobe Creative, HP LaserJet printers, internet service options and more - we also take your calls and texts on this hot, steamy Saturday.

Steve Carney checks in from the first weekend of this year's Game Fair. Steve Thomson updates the world of MLB on a Saturday afternoon.

On this mid-August Saturday, Steve Carney reports in from the first weekend of the Game Fair. What's going on at this edition of the annual event?

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are on to answer your burning tech questions. Topics they tackle this week include testing out new 5G internet service, issues with Microsoft Authenticator, which version of PrivaZer to download, and more.

Talking external hard drives, the new MacBook Air. Also talking about gaming platforms and streaming. We also take your texts and calls on any questions regarding your technology you may have. Finally, we warn you about an update you’ll want to hear about that is coming.

We have a scam alert to the point where we need to double down on our emphasis with securing your electronic payments, especially with debit cards. Also we are talking about Century Link troubleshooting and ticketing, comparing CCleaner and Privazer, Windows 10 upgrades, backing up your data and more! We take your texts and calls on this Saturday

We dive into many different topics on this Saturday with Tech Talk. First talking Asus laptops and desktops. Also discuss the latest in Mac and keeping up with their everchanging software updates and talk malware bytes as well. We take your calls and texts with your tech problems.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart open up the listener lines to answer your computer, printer, and phone questions. Plus, how big of an impact will the state's Right to Repair law have on the tinkerers that help themselves and other folks?

Spring may be over, but the cleaning continues all year round as frequent maintenance on your desktop is very important. We discuss further on that and also talk about Windows 11, hard drives and much more on this Saturday early edition of Tech Talk - answering all of your tech questions and calls.

Starting off this Saturday we are discussing the evolution and advancement of gaming technology and diving into Microsoft and Windows 11 default browsers as well. Furthermore we dive into some questions about printers, sending and receiving jpegs over email without reducing sizes, Linux Mint, troubleshooting Echo Tank printers for EPSON, and more.

We are talking about Chromebooks and their many uses with today's technology. Also cell phone and device power usage - what's reasonable to leave on and what isn't. With graduations taking place, many are seeking the best options for laptops to take off to college and other tech-related graduation gifts so we have tips on your graduation shopping as well. We’ll also help troubleshoot some HP laptop issues and other listener tech inquiries on an early edition of Tech Talk.

It's an early tech talk this Saturday and we provide insight for you on any help with exposing your tech outside during the summer, cleaning your PC with PrivaZer as well as talking printers, scanners. We deep dive into security with malware bytes and maintaining your computer's overall security. Answering your tech questions on this Saturday.

Tech Talk is back on this wonderful Saturday, with that said we must emphasize - It is so important to back up your data. We discuss the many different ways to back up your data. We also take your calls talking about TV HDMI connectivity and remote compatibility. Other items we’ll dive into is configuring browsers when you have Microsoft. Diving into VPN and iPhone issues as well.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to bring you solutions to those troublesome computer problems you're having. They also give you some "housekeeping" tips to look into on this snowy Saturday afternoon.

It's an early Tech Talk this Saturday. Today we are talking about scams and detecting phishing attempts. We take a deep dive into some of those “phishy” emails you have been getting from Amazon and other unusual emails. Also we are analyzing Microsoft Outlook - how does it compare to other engines/app platforms? We talk about Lenovo when it comes to gaming as well.

Not all are trustworthy when it comes to computers - Doug and Steve are here to walk you through the specifics on who you should trust with your devices. We also look at a couple different cleaning options for your system among other things on Tech Talk.

We are here to answer your tech questions on TechTalk as we cover everything from hackers to Google Chrome browsers, Alternatives to Microsoft Excel Chromebooks and more.

We cover USB drives and fixtures with those using Lenovo laptops also international travel- how to prepare for charging and adaptors. We talk that and much more with Steve and Doug on Tech Talk!

Talking Laptops and Audio Software and taking your tech questions with Doug Swinhart

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart take listener calls with tech questions regarding printers, Lenovo and more.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of the show. They take your calls and texts, including several warnings regarding different online scams and malware instances.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in the help with those pesky computer issues ahead of the heart of the holiday season.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to help with those nagging computer issues. They take your calls and texts to provide some answers.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are on the call this week, taking listener questions on their computer issues.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart answer your tech questions on this holiday weekend, including the best options for small businesses to avoid those higher-rate credit card transactions.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart take your phone calls and texts to help fix your computer problems ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are on to help you with your computer issues, including what to do with all those website passwords that we accumulate.

Our tech expert Doug Swinhart takes your calls and texts.

Tech expert Doug Swinhart answers your calls and texts with host Steve Thomson.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are in to take your calls and texts regarding all those pesky computer problems.

Our Tech Talk guys frequently chat about "reloading the operating system," but what does that mean? Steve and Doug answer your calls and texts.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back at it, answering your tech questions.

The Tech Talk guys, Steve and Doug, answer your tech questions.

Technology expert Doug Swinhart answers your tech questions, including when to save photos in high resolution or low resolution.

Doug suggests downloading a few different browsers to use on your computer. Plus, do you know the difference between software, hardware and firmware? The Tech Talk guys answer your calls and texts.

We're live from the Minnesota State Fair today. Steve and Doug take your calls and texts, and recommend ways to backup your data.

Just like our cars need regular oil changes, our electronic devices need regular maintenance and cleanup. Our tech expert Doug Swinhart answers your calls and texts.

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