The Personal Computer Show on WBAI

Baltimore malware attack was said to be caused by NSA hacking tools. How did Baltimore backup their computer systems? Backup your digital history. Google suspends support for Huawei. District Court judge overturns Apple/Qualcomm settlement. Benjamin Rockwell on finding an IT professional. Hank Kee on Amazon possibly returning to New York City. Marty Winston on installing flooring in his Man Cave.

Hackers have been holding the city of Baltimore's computers hostage. Survey says teenage girls have a declining interest in STEM careers. Freelancers are happy and prospering. Benjamin Rockwell explains the different types of servers. Hank Kee on what to do when a Windows computer is running with a mind of its own. Care and maintenance of computer equipment. What to do when a Windows PC cannot boot up cleanly. The NIH and the FDA disagree about wireless cell phone signals causing cancer. Marty Winston on his home television recording studio.

Some Linksys wireless routers are leaking unique MAC addresses. The list of vulnerable devices is here. Microsoft warns Windows XP and Windows 7 users of RDP flaw. Windows 10 KB4494441 May 2019 Cumulative Update. There is a new WhatsApp scam. The best time to purchase a PC. Countries are adopting a national Linux. Benjamin Rockwell on Tech Support, part 5 of 5. Hank Kee on the Anthology of Windows. Marty Winston on wiring a home.

iPhone owners can sue Apple for monopolizing the App Store, so says the Supreme Court. Amazon is working on launching a home Internet service. New Yorkers were flooded with 112 robocalls per second in April. Fake Google robocallers. Benjamin Rockwell on Tech Support, part 4 of 5. Hank Kee on buying a personal Computer. If bitcoin is so safe, why does it keep getting hacked? Marty Winston on Misadventure with Windows 10 Update and Laundry Room setup.

No more than 1 hour of screen time for kids under 5. The Windows 10 May update does not work on PCs with external storage. Many Firefox browser add-ons suddenly stopped working. Beware the One-Ring robocall scam. An update on the gig economy and the IT job market. Benjamin Rockwell on Tech Support, part 3 of 5. Hank Kee on The World According to Facebook aka Mark Zuckerberg. Marty Winston on soundproofing a home.

Alert for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Users: The April 2019 Patch Tuesday updates have caused performance issues and freezes in Windows 7 and 8.1. Specifically, it may cause Windows to startup slowly or become unresponsive at restart after installing. Microsoft issues a Windows 10 upgrade warning. Google bans one of the biggest Android app developers from the Play store. Bill de Blasio to ban the classic glass and steel skyscrapers. Feds rule that one company's gig workers are contractors rather than employees. Benjamin Rockwell on Tech Support, part 2 of 5. Hank Kee on the Federal REAL ID - what is it? Marty Winston: a straight flush beats a full house.

The Mueller Report - when a PDF file is not a PDF file. New scam has con artists offering people money for "DNA Samples." PSC and Charter reach settlement. New York's troubled wireless system has become a $900M money pit. How cord-cutting got complicated. Wi-Fi hotspot finder exposes millions of passwords. Microsoft is closing its eBook store and taking the books with it. Benjamin Rockwell on tech support - part 1 of 5. Hank Kee on Windows 10 - major overhaul of 2019 new features. After 36 years, Helvetica gets a facelift. Marty Winston on water conditioning without salt.

The case against Julian Assange. Apple and Qualcomm settle their royalty dispute. Major medical achievement - 3D printer creates an entire human heart. Benjamin Rockwell on Software as a Service. Hank Kee on the evolution of the 3D printer and the materials that can be used for 3D Printing, the use of building construction materials in 3D printing and body parts that can now be 3D printed. Marty Winston is still thinking about snow storms and ice for his house.

Major web browsers to prevent disabling of click tracking privacy risk. Facebook data exposure, history repeats itself. Ancestry testing company gives the FBI access to your DNA. Screen time has little impact on teen well-being. Windows Defender ATP is dead. Long live Microsoft Defender ATP. Charter deadline extended again. Benjamin Rockwell on Software as a Service. Hank Kee on available help for tax return preparation. Marty Winston on fighting dust bunnies.

Office Depot allegedly using fake malware scans and charging for repairs. What is the Google inactive account manager? Why you should never allow your web browser to save your passwords. Benjamin Rockwell on choosing a laser printer. Hank Kee on the IT Job Market in the Gig Economy. Marty Winston on matching the proper wire gauge to the circuit breaker.

March 31st is World Backup Day. An implanted Medtronic defibrillator can be hacked. Facebook left hundreds of millions of passwords unencrypted. How to check your computer for the Asus update hack. The HMD Nokia 7 Plus was sending personal data to a server in China. Save your Google+ content before March 31, 2019. Firefox update blocks annoying auto-playing audio and video. The ITC may still issue an iPhone ban in the US. Benjamin Rockwell on choosing monitor setups. Hank Kee: there is no one size that fits all for cord cutting. Marty Winston on a birthday gift project for himself.

Two thirds of Android antivirus apps don't work properly. There is a new scam that your social security number is about to be suspended. Charter Spectrum settlement. hotelwifitest.com is a hotel WiFi test. When Google Fiber abandons your city as a failed experiment. Google Hardware makes cuts to laptop and tablet development, cancels products. Benjamin Rockwell on Desktop vs Laptop. Hank Kee on how much personal data people leave on used equipment. Do a little research before you cut the cord. Personal computing and the color blind. Marty Winston on the Vernal Equinox, what that means for your house.

The Raspberry Pi is mainstream. Update the Chrome browser on Windows to fix a security bug. Costco is shutting down their photo labs. Changes in the Amazon Business Model. The New York KGB Museum. Software Review by Brendan Kidwell: Microsoft Step Recorder. Computer Talk with Benjamin Rockwell: Change management with Monorail Train Developer. Hank Kee on deleting personal data before recycling equipment and the case of the United States vs Huawei. Marty Winston: Tomorrow is Pi Day, Sunday is St. Patrick's Day - does Marty have a recipe for Leprechaun Pie?

The web took a big step toward a password-free future. The Y2K of GPS arrives April 6th. Google pay equity analysis leads to raises for thousands of men. Amazon abandons huge office space in downtown Seattle. Tesla owners literally protest over drastic price cuts. Computer Talk with Benjamin Rockwell on RAID made simple with Personal Privacy Advisor. Hank Kee: There is software and there is software. Programming Language to Learn Today and Tomorrow. Home Automation with Marty Winston: Daylight Savings Time returns in the wee hours of next Sunday morning - replace smoke detector batteries.

Fake Amazon reviews draw FTC fraud charges. Major security issue found in password manager apps. Verizon to lock new smartphones for 60 days. Apps give Facebook sensitive health and other data. Galaxy Fold outdoes the iPhone XS in price. Facebook will shut down its spyware VPN. Benjamin Rockwell asks when you last backed up your system? Hank Kee answers listener questions. Chromebook Revisited. Marty Winston on Mardi Gras preparations.