WCCO Tech Talk

Latest Episodes:

Power Conservation of Your Devices Jun 17, 2023

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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.

Cleaning and Privacy with PrivaZer Jun 10, 2023

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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.

Back Up Your Data May 20, 2023

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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.

Something To Do On a Snowy Afternoon Mar 11, 2023

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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.

If It’s Too Good To Be True…It Probably Is Mar 04, 2023

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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.

Maintaining a Clean, Safe Computer Feb 18, 2023

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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.

Google, Google Chrome and Chromebooks Feb 11, 2023

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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.

Tech Talk Is Back and Buzzin'! Feb 04, 2023

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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, Audio Software and More! Jan 21, 2023

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

Talking Lenovo Computers, Epson Printers, and More Jan 14, 2023

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