The Personal Computer Show on WBAI

Google Maps is chock full of fake business listings. Key Biscayne joins Riviera Beach and Lake City in falling victim to a ransomware attack. Windows 10 USB-C bug can cause OS shutdowns to be slower. More than a thousand tracker cookies in Google Chrome. Real-ID. Benjamin Rockwell on incidents, problems and root cause. Hank Kee argues that Big Tech must be regulated. Big Tech must be regulated now, Bill Gates says. Big tech has safe harbor that allows the companies to moderate content....

Apple issues battery recall on 2015 15 inch MacBook Pro. ATT is facing a class-action complaint for a so-called Administrative Fee. A tale of two cities hit with ransomware. Google generates revenue when it does not charge for Android. Benjamin Rockwell on the Gig Economy. Hank Kee on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. Marty Winston on ways to sustain comfortable consumption rates while backing off on consuming non-renewable supplies.

U.S. Government announces critical warning for Windows users. Apple releases a new Macbook Pro. Apple to close down iTunes. Google confirms that an advanced backdoor came preinstalled on Android devices. Facebook planning to launch 'GlobalCoin'. Benjamin Rockwell on customer relationship management. Hank Kee on the Supreme Court ruling on public access. Marty Winston on replacing powerstrips and LED light bulbs.

Google is facing Federal and California state legal heat. Benjamin Rockwell on Software as a Service, pros and cons. Hank Kee interviewed Bill Gates in 1985 on the PC industry - Past, Present, and Future. Marty Winston on different building tools in less-skilled hands.

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 Never say Never - Amazon may be 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. A survey reported that 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...

Some Linksys wireless routers are leaking unique MAC addresses. 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 Update on Windows 10 and Laundry Room Setup.

No more than one hour of screen time for kids under five. 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. Fix 1: try to un-install KB4493467 or KB4493448. If that does not work, then remove KB4493472 or KB4493446. You may have to fall back to a restore point. More. Microsoft issues a Windows 10 upgrade warning. Google bans one of the biggest...

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...

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, milestones in 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 showers, 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.

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...

The web just took a big step toward a password-free future. The Y2K of GPS is arriving on 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...

Fake Amazon reviews draw FTC fraud charges. Major security issue found in popular password managers. 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.

Facing opposition, Amazon reconsiders NY headquarters. Amazon reducing cardboard box packaging waste. NY Public Service Commission approves T-Mobile/Sprint merger. Benjamin Rockwell on cyber terrorism. How to handle Robo and Spam phone calls. Ask not what you can run on your computer after you bought it. Tax preparation on Linux and a Chromebook. Marty Winston on energy seeking balance and the placement of thermostat controls.

There is a security flaw in FaceTime on iOS. What features will be in the Windows 10 April 2019 Update? Verizon offers free robocall blocking. iPhone XR sales beat the iPhone XS and XS Max combined, in the US. Microsoft cripples Windows Media Player on Windows 7. Benjamin Rockwell explains virtualization. Two programs report who is on your Wi-Fi network. Beware of improper house wiring. How to bypass the Windows password at startup. Hank Kee thinks the era of easy recycling may be coming...

Is Apple Losing its MoJo? Retailers are slashing iPhone prices across China as consumers say the phones are not worth the cost. Apple is not learning from its mistake. iPhone models in 2019. OnePlus is crushing the iPhone dream in India. The iPhone SE goes back on sale as a $249 clearance item. A true all-in-one computer. Joe King on using iOS. From the Listener Mailbag Computer Talk with Benjamin Rockwell: documenting computer issues. Hank Kee: How does Office 365 differ from Microsoft...