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Wild Look to Return to Early-Season Form Apr 19, 2025

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The Wild are in Las Vegas for their opening-round playoff series. How can they challenge a Golden Knights team that swept them in the regular season? Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers shares his thoughts.

Still A Bit Chilly on State Lakes Apr 19, 2025

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It's been a slow warmup across the state. How's that affecting fishing and other water sports? Steve Carney lets us know that, as well as the best ways to prep for the open water fishing season.

Getting Out on the Water and Playoff Teams Aplenty Apr 19, 2025

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During the hour, Steve Carney tells us how this slow warming trend is affecting a day on the water. Then, Jess Myers and Kevin Lynch preview 1st-round playoff series for the Wild and Wolves (respectively).

Anxiety Grows Over AI Growth Apr 19, 2025

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With the Twins playing at night this Saturday, Doug Swinhart is back with Steve Thomson to tackle topics in the tech world. This week, they cover anxiety that's building over the expansion of AI usage, concerns with upcoming Windows O.S. updates, migrating programs into Office 365, and more.

Is the upgrade to Windows 11 necessary? Mar 22, 2025

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back in the shop for another edition of Tech Talk! They kick things off with a discussion about scam avoidance and the difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11 for certain programs. Topics include: Security necessities for machines running Windows 11 PrivaZer restore point trouble The importance of investing in hard drives (new ones are pretty price friendly for what you get) When to start transitioning to a Linux operating system Steve and Doug aren’t using AI helpers in their everyday programs… do the benefits outweigh the cost?

The less personal the better Mar 15, 2025

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of Tech Talk. They kick the conversation off with the scammer texts that all of us seem to be bombarded with. If you get a text from someone asking for you to provide any of your super secret numbers (social, banking, etc.)... SIMPLY DO NOT! PLUS: What to do if you do get on a spam list The lack of consequences for a corporation when they get hacked and user information gets compromised. How crucial is it for you to opt into iPhone updates? Amazon’s Photo Service

Another chapter in humanity’s battle with a printer Mar 08, 2025

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for Tech Talk! They kick things off with discussions on extending the life of your machines once the original operating system stops updating and printer maintenance. PLUS Calls/texts on issues with a new iPhone, changes to Microsoft Outlook, printers that won’t connect to the the WiFi and wiping all your information from machines you’re getting rid of.

Those VPNs aren’t what they used to be Mar 01, 2025

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for Tech Talk. Steve opens the show with his feelings on what seems to be a losing battle in maintaining privacy online. Doug agrees and gives his thoughts on where we are most vulnerable and what to do about it. Lindsey asks about the quantum computing chips that some of the tech giants have announced in recent weeks. Plus, Steve and Doug’s thoughts on Avast security and other programs to defend your laptop, call/texts on upgrading Windows 11 and getting the truth on a common Mac myth.

Tread Lightly with the IT Department Feb 15, 2025

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart back for Tech Talk. They open the show discussing the importance of keeping separation of personal and work information on your machines. A listener asks about AI and printers and it spurs a conversation about artificial intelligence and what can be sacrificed with its unchecked application. Steve is mostly confused about Microsoft 360’s overcomplications… it’s so bad that Doug wonders if they’re actually selling support rather than the product. Doug gives his thoughts on external hard drives and gives recommendations if you’re looking to purchase extra storage. When to move on from Windows 10 and what antivirus protection you should use.

How many browsers do you need?! Feb 08, 2025

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart open the show with a discussion about the necessity of browser diversity on your machines for the sake of yourself and the market itself. They take calls on internet speeds/providers including TMobile’s new 5G network, running Linux on old Mac that’s slowing down and how online authenticator apps work.

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