Botnet used for crptomining, WhatApp connection issues (several fixs), Facebook face recogition (beware), Microsoft Defender (much better), Profiles in IT (Charles Hoskinson, Cardano founder), Macedonian fake news complex, Tip of the Week (free Office 365 for educators and students), and music of proteins (a fun mapping algorithm). This show originally aired on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

Tech Talk Radio Podcast

October 16, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

SMS email gateways (beware of malware), iPhone 11 locking up (possible fixes), driver update warnings (beware), laptop power adaptor options for UK, Windows 11 upgrade (requirements, delay recommended), Profiles in IT (Timothy Sweeney, founder and CEO Epic Games), Observations from the Faculty Lounge (Tim Sweeney success formula), a really bad week for Facebook (two outages, one whistle blower, a Congressional hearing) and Beethovens Tenth Symphony completed with AI software. This show originally aired on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

October 9, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Checking for TPM 2.0 Chip (are you Windows 11 ready), installing programs on second hard drive, configuring mouse for left hander, installing Chrome RSS extension, jelly scrolling on iPad (what causes it), Profiles in IT (Morris Chang, founder of TSMC), evolution of the chip foundry business, and Beethovens Tenth Symphony completed with AI. This show originally aired on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

October 2, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

EU supports Android connector (not Apple Lightning), making security cam with old phone (using Alfred, AlHome Camera, or Manything apps), Pandora without WiFi (offline mode, cellular streaming), Profiles in IT (Moxie Marlinspike, creator of Signal messaging), Observations from the Bunker (Moxie Marlinspike, anarchist or hero), Trivia of the Week (power button symbol evolution), and Microsoft moves to eliminate passwords (with authenticator app). This show originally aired on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

September 25, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Liking your own Facebook posts (good or bad), WiFi control of outdoor lights (Smart Home Wifi Outlet Plug), emergency iPhone update (iOS 14.8, Pergesus protection), WiFi router (meaning of blinking lights), malware infected web pages (what not to do), Profiles in IT (Pavel Durov, cofounder VK and Telegram Messenger), Observations from the Faculty Lounge (cyber mercenaries for sale), evolution of modern radar (a long process), Trivia of the Week (CueCat for advertising), Spanish botnet for sale (cheap and effective), and the great chip shortage (why and how long). This show originally aired on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

September 18, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Airdrop alternative for Android (ShareDrop), Canon Selphy CC1300 Proto Printer (a great product), blocking profiles in Memories (to avoid reminders), laptop hard drive replacement options, resetting router to restore Internet, Profiles in IT (Jan Koum, co-founder WhatsApp), impact of terrorism on technology (privacy vs national security), 2021 IgNobel Awards (a funny collection), more should use two factor authenication (an urgent request), Epic Games vs Apple (a mixed judgement), and Idea of the Week (LinkJoin). This show originally aired on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

September 11, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Remembering Jim Russ (Andrew and Doc), Profiles in IT (Ada Lovelace, first computer programmer), History of Ancient Computers, Daylight Saving Time (first show with Jim Russ), Google April Fools Joke (Toilet Internet Service Provider, fourth show with Jim), Warning of the Week (OMG Hacker cable, beware), FTC investigates McDonalds Ice Cream Machine failures (part of right to repair initiative), and FTC cracks down on stalkerware (Spyfone). This show originally aired on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

September 4, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Remembering Jim Russ. We play a series of montages that relive our time with Jim Russ. His quirky humor and radio professionalism made Tech Talk a fun and interesting show. We will miss you Jim. This show originally aired on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

August 28, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Best of Tech Talk replaying segments from previous shows. This show originally aired on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

August 21, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Beware of QR codes (malicious URLs), open source code poisoning (a growing AI problem), Lightning to audio jack coverter (needed for older headphones with iPhone), Foundation for Critical Thinking (criticalthinking.org), tracing emails with hidden headers, using iPhone for conference notes (several alternatives), password recovery with iPhone (a very easy lookup), Profiles in IT (Don Estridge, father of the IBM PC), Observations from the Bunker (bringing product to the marketplace, Xerox vs IBM), Intel on the offensive (secured TSMC 3nm 2022 production line), and locating stolen skooter with Apple air tags (it works). This show originally aired on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

August 14, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Preparing for an IT career (projects, networking), cleaning HD securely (DBAN), setting up a blog (Wordpress vs Blogspot), powerline Ethernet installation (avoid surge protectors), Bleutooth adaptor for desktop, Profiles in IT (Charles Kao, father of fiber optics), Observations from the Bunker (impact of fiber optics on telecomm), first ransomware program (masqueraded at medical survey), Congress trying to tax cryptocurrency (part of infrastructure bill), and NSO Pegasus Spyware update (dissidents, politicians targeted). This show originally aired on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

August 7, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

MAC address vs IP address, recovering data from crashed hard drive, Website of the Week (StopRansomware), DisplayPort to HDMI adaptor, Logitech M510 wireless mouse (an excellent choice), Profiles in IT (Gary Kildall, creator of first microprocessor OS), protecting software IP rights, getting the most recent results from Google search, and how anonymous is Bitcoin (beware of exchanges). This show originally aired on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

July 31, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Face recognition used againt politicians (cell phone usage in legislature), building a laptop (not a good idea), upgrading power supply in desktop, repairing iPods (when connection unreliable), clean Windows install in used Windows computer, Profiles in IT (Thomas Flowers, creator of first programmable electronic computer), nature of innovation (applying one technolog to another), Iran Rail hacked by cybercriminals, TikTok tightly controlled by Chinese Bytedance (beware),courts reject Baltimore spy plane program (public safety vs privacy), and Weird Whales NFT nets $160K (for twelve year old). This show originally aired on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

July 24, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Best of Tech Talk replaying segments from previous shows. This show originally aired on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

July 17, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Email and Forum Questions, Profiles in IT (John McAfee, creator of AV software), evolution of Silicon Valley (hardware to software exploitation),emergency Windows patch (PrintNightmare), Russian ransomware revealed, GPS at risk (signals are vulnerable), and El Salvador beach town rides crypto wave. This show originally aired on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 9:00 AM EST on WFED (1500 AM).

July 10, 2021 Tech Talk Radio Show

Tech Talk Radio is informed and lively commentary about technology. It is a mix of technology, people, politics, careers, and trends. Tech Talk Radio airs each Saturday from 9 to 10 AM in Washington DC on WFED, which broadcasts at 1500 AM. Tech Talk Radio has been broadcasting weekly since June 2000. Prior to 2007, Tech Talk Radio aired on WMAL (630AM), WJFK (106.7FM), and WTWP (107.7FM/1500AM) radio. Most of the weekly broadcasts are still available at www.techtalkonline.com. This is the most popular tech radio show in Washington DC. Sponsored by Stratford University.

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