Technology for the average Joe
In these podcasts we discuss technology, issues and tips in plain English to help the average computer user have a better computing experience.
Change your Passwords
30-09-2021
It's a pain, but most of us rarely change passwords. In this tech talk I suggest a compromise, and explain why it's important to change them from time to time.
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Thoughts on a Mac
30-09-2021
I get asked what I think about Mac often. So let me start by saying that I'm not writing this article because I have a chip on my shoulder. I am sure some of the mac fans out there will view what I have to say here as sacrilegious.
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Trash the old Computer
30-09-2021
How to absolutely erase all data from your computer... everything. There will be nothing left. That means no documents, no records, no programs, not even Windows.
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Microsoft Phone Scam
30-09-2021
Many people are receiving calls from people claiming to be Microsoft, and indicating they've detected a virus on your computer and will help you clean it. Don't fall for this scam!
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Keep PC Power on, or Turn Power off?
30-09-2021
The reason so many people don't know the answer to this question, is because there are so many different answers out there! And most of them are not wrong, they are just not entirely correct. The full answer is this: “It depends.”
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Buying a new Computer
30-09-2021
Thinking of replacing your old computer? Join us for this episode of Tech Talk, where Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy discusses tips for buying a new computer and provides some general recommendations.
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Don't waste money on bandwidth
30-09-2021
I find many homes that have bandwidth overkill, far beyond what they need or will use - but simply have it because the numbers look bigger. This results in paying more money and getting very little out of it. Listen in for details.
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Backup Your Computer - Save your Memories
30-09-2021
So many people fail to back up their computer. When disaster strikes, you risk losing all your precious memories stored inside your computer. Backup before it's too late.
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Windows 8 - Review and Demo
30-09-2021
It's almost here. In fact you may be reading this after the officially launches on October 26th.
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NAS Drive - Server - Synology
30-09-2021
NAS Servers - cheap reliable way to manage, store, backup and provide redundancy of data.
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