The Personal Computer Radio Show

The Personal Computer Radio Show 6-19-24

IN THE NEWS

§  The Battle for Control of the AI PC Market

§  Intel Comes Out Swinging as the AI PC Market Explodes

§  TSMC’s Plan to Move Its Production Units Out of Taiwan Seems Impossible

§  Microsoft Postpones Windows Recall after Major Backlash

§  Major Chinese Semiconductor Company Goes Bankrupt

 

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell

§  How Do Server Rooms Keep Cool?

From the Tech Corner

§  Section 230

§  Benefits of Not Using a Microsoft Account on Windows 11

Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston

§  Fujitsu Scanner, Targus GAN Charger, Streamlabs Sensor

The Personal Computer Radio Show 6-13-24

IN THE NEWS
§  Emory University Awarded Two Students $10,000 for Their AI Study Tool, Then Suspended Them
§  How Google’s Find My Device Network Works
§  Microsoft Still Has Plans for Windows 10
§  Microsoft is Killing Off Non-Editable PDFs
§  Windows 11 Update Intro Long Awaited File Explorer Feature

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell
§  How Do I Ensure OnLine Security for My Small Business
From the Tech Corner
§  So You Bought An AI PC Earlier This Year. Now It is Already Obsolete.
§  What is a Neural Processing Unit?
Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston
§  Doctor Virtual Visits Have Problems Still

The Personal Computer Radio Show 6-6-24

IN THE NEWS
§  Facebook Wants to Use Your Posts to Train AI
§  Apple Announces New Tinnitus Research
§  Copilot Screen Snapping Recall Data Stored in Plain Text
§  The IRS Plans to Offer Free Online Tax Prep in 50 States
§  The Harsh Truth Behind Samsung's Phone Repair Program
§  Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Index
§  Microsoft PC Manager – Caught Up in Controversy

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell
§  A Shifting Workplace Needs Some Thought on All sides
From the Tech Corner
§  NSA Recommend Restarting Smartphone Periodically
§  Why Some Systems Are Preinstalled with Windows S Mode
§  Google's Confusing AI Jargon
Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston
§  Tovolo Food Cover, Blackmagic SDI Convertors

 

The Personal Computer Radio Show 5-29-24

IN THE NEWS
§  T-Mobile Is Raising Prices on Some of Its Older Plans
§  Competition Comes to the Laptop Market
§  China’s Largest Chipmaker SMIC is Now #3 Foundry in the World

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell
§  How Can I Ensure My Home Office is Ergonomic and Healthy
From the Tech Corner
§  ARM64 and AI are driving a 'Great Reset'
§  Windows on ARM
§  Clean Up Browser Extensions
Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston
§  Webcam and Nuances of Non-Verbal Communications

The Personal Computer Radio Show 5-22-24

IN THE NEWS
§  Raspberry Pi is Going Public
§  Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Cloud Basket
§  ASML Could Remotely Brick Taiwan's Chipmaking
§  Asus Apologizes for Heavily Criticized Warranty and Return Service
§  What is Windows 11 Copilot+ AI Recall?

 ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell
§  IT Folks May Work Different Hours, Get Over It

From the Tech Corner
§  Windows 11 Pro vs Windows 11 Home
§  Graphene Batteries
§  Intel Produce Chips So Advanced, They Don't Yet Exist

Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston
§  Buyer Beware Milo Walkie Talkie Gizmo

The Personal Computer Radio Show 5-15-24

IN THE NEWS

• T-Mobile Could Be "Profiling" You - How to Opt-Out
  §  Customers Say Meta’s Ad-Buying Using AI is Not Working
  §  Understanding AI Product Labeling
  §  Artificial Intelligence Has a Measurement Problem
  §  AI Editing Tools are Coming to All Google Photos Users
  §  Microsoft Plans to Lock Down Windows DNS
  §  New RISC-V Microprocessor Can Run CPU, GPU, and NPU Workloads Simultaneously

 

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell
§  How to Maintain Work-Life Balance When Remote

From the Tech Corner
§  What is the Windows Reliability Monitor?
§  Tougher Rules for Sellers of Internet-Enabled Devices
§  The Next Generation of Television is ATSC 3.0

Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston

• Exploring the Idea of DIY Safety - Beware Sawstop

The Personal Computer Radio Show 5-8-24

IN THE NEWS

• FCC Approves T-Mobile's Deal to Purchase Mint Mobile
  §  NY to Require Internet Providers to Charge Low-Income Residents $15 for Broadband
  §  Even Cable TV Giants Know That Consumers Prefer Streaming — but They’ve Got a Plan
  §  NASA's Voyager 1 Is Finally Making Sense After Months of Transmitting Gibberish
  §  Microsoft's Latest Update for Windows 11 Won't Let you Use a VPN
  §  FCC Fines US Wireless Carriers over Ilegal Location Data Sharing
  §  Elon Musk Disband Tesla EV Charging Team

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell
§  How can I Help with IT Problems if I'm Remote?

From the Tech Corner
§  Scientists Finally Confirmed What's Inside the Moo
§  How Long Will Your Physical Media Collection Last?
§  TikTok Ban

Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston

• Buyer Beware - Milo Walkie Talkie Gizmo

The Personal Computer Radio Show 4-24-24

IN THE NEWS
§  The FTC Has Banned Noncompete Agreements
§  DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Lightbulbs
§  Staples' New Plan is to Recycle Nearly Everything
§  New Android Malware ‘Mamont’ Poses as Google Chrome to Steal Banking Details
§  Comcast Launches New Brand for Low-Cost Internet, Mobile and TV
§  CNN Boss Mark Thompson Says Network Faces ‘Existential Crisis’

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell
§  Market Yourself to Recruiters Everywhere to Drive New Job Options

From the Tech Corner
§  Microsoft Should Not be Heavy Handed with Apps People Use on Windows 11
§  Microsoft Wants You to Ditch Local accounts on Windows 10
§  Microsoft Lifts 2-Year Old Block Preventing Windows 10 Upgrade to 11

Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston
§  Iniu Power Bank, Tripp-Lite Generator, Klein Tools

The Personal Computer Radio Show 4-17-24

IN THE NEWS

§  T-Mobile Could Be “Profiling” You Right Now

§  AI Spam is Winning the Battle Against Search Engine Quality

§  AirTag-Like Trackers for Android’s Find My Device Network Will Ship in May

§  Soon Some Older PCs Will Lose Windows 11 Support

§  Dell Sets New Standard By Saying Fully Remote Workers Are No Longer Eligible For Promotions

§  OpenAI and Microsoft Planning $100 Billion Datacenter Housing an AI Supercomputer

§  FCC to Cut Monthly Broadband Benefits Due to Funding Shortfall

§  Google is Pushing Gemini Into Another App on Your Android Phone

 

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell

§  After Hours Tests for Prospective Employees are Red Flag

From the Tech Corner

§  Free Microsoft Office Software May Not Mean Free to Use

§  Pros and Cons of Noise-Canceling Headphones

Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston

§  Safer Escape ladder, and Klein Tools

The Personal Computer Radio Show 4-10-24

IN THE NEWS

§  The Solar Eclipse That Transformed Science

§  Microsoft Paid Subscription Support for Windows 10 Updates Beyond 2025

§  You Can Now Use ChatGPT Without an Account   

§  Gizmodo Tested AI Censorship    

§  YouTube TV is On Track to Become Larger Than Comcast & Spectrum 

§  Amazon Ditches 'Just Walk Out' Checkouts at Its Grocery Stores  

ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell

§  Tips and Planning for Regular Replacement of Computers

From the Tech Corner

§  The "Intel Processor" Branding has Replaced Pentium and Celeron

§  New RISC-V Microprocessor Can Run CPU, GPU, and NPU Workloads Simultaneously   

Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston

§  Lumaflex (bad idea) and Dreo (good idea) Ideas for Heating