Wcco Tech Talk

The National League West has come to play in the first few weeks of the MLB season. USA Today writer and Audacy Insider Bob Nightengale breaks down why the division has been dominant so far. Plus, updates on a couple of poor-performing squads and if there's any progress on a salary cap.

Bob Nightengale takes us through some of the big stories during this first month of the MLB season. Then, Steve gets you ready for the Twins' Saturday night tussle in Atlanta.

The Timberwolves open up their series against the Lakers on Saturday night. What can they do to vanquish the Purple & Gold's chances at a deep playoff run? Fanduel Sports analyst Kevin Lynch gives his thoughts.

The Wild are in Las Vegas for their opening-round playoff series. How can they challenge a Golden Knights team that swept them in the regular season? Pioneer Press reporter Jess Myers shares his thoughts.

It's been a slow warmup across the state. How's that affecting fishing and other water sports? Steve Carney lets us know that, as well as the best ways to prep for the open water fishing season.

During the hour, Steve Carney tells us how this slow warming trend is affecting a day on the water. Then, Jess Myers and Kevin Lynch preview 1st-round playoff series for the Wild and Wolves (respectively).

With the Twins playing at night this Saturday, Doug Swinhart is back with Steve Thomson to tackle topics in the tech world. This week, they cover anxiety that's building over the expansion of AI usage, concerns with upcoming Windows O.S. updates, migrating programs into Office 365, and more.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back in the shop for another edition of Tech Talk! They kick things off with a discussion about scam avoidance and the difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11 for certain programs. Topics include: Security necessities for machines running Windows 11 PrivaZer restore point trouble The importance of investing in hard drives (new ones are pretty price friendly for what you get) When to start transitioning to a Linux operating system Steve and Doug aren’t using AI helpers in their everyday programs… do the benefits outweigh the cost?

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for another edition of Tech Talk. They kick the conversation off with the scammer texts that all of us seem to be bombarded with. If you get a text from someone asking for you to provide any of your super secret numbers (social, banking, etc.)... SIMPLY DO NOT! PLUS: What to do if you do get on a spam list The lack of consequences for a corporation when they get hacked and user information gets compromised. How crucial is it for you to opt into iPhone updates? Amazon’s Photo Service

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for Tech Talk! They kick things off with discussions on extending the life of your machines once the original operating system stops updating and printer maintenance. PLUS Calls/texts on issues with a new iPhone, changes to Microsoft Outlook, printers that won’t connect to the the WiFi and wiping all your information from machines you’re getting rid of.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart are back for Tech Talk. Steve opens the show with his feelings on what seems to be a losing battle in maintaining privacy online. Doug agrees and gives his thoughts on where we are most vulnerable and what to do about it. Lindsey asks about the quantum computing chips that some of the tech giants have announced in recent weeks. Plus, Steve and Doug’s thoughts on Avast security and other programs to defend your laptop, call/texts on upgrading Windows 11 and getting the truth on a common Mac myth.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart back for Tech Talk. They open the show discussing the importance of keeping separation of personal and work information on your machines. A listener asks about AI and printers and it spurs a conversation about artificial intelligence and what can be sacrificed with its unchecked application. Steve is mostly confused about Microsoft 360’s overcomplications… it’s so bad that Doug wonders if they’re actually selling support rather than the product. Doug gives his thoughts on external hard drives and gives recommendations if you’re looking to purchase extra storage. When to move on from Windows 10 and what antivirus protection you should use.

Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart open the show with a discussion about the necessity of browser diversity on your machines for the sake of yourself and the market itself. They take calls on internet speeds/providers including TMobile’s new 5G network, running Linux on old Mac that’s slowing down and how online authenticator apps work.

A discussion about the release of Deep Seek leads off this edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart. The market shook but will American Big Tech? Doug is a little concerned. Callers/texts about pesky printer set up without WiFi, ugly Windows designs, finding your way back from the blue screen of death and apprehensions in updating a device.

Steve and Doug are back and flooded with listener interaction! Topics: Accidental contact merge on Family Sharing on Apple Pitfalls of mixing email accounts Listener questions and texts Photo management & what to do with all the Tik Toks you downloaded

Tech Talk Topics include: VPN marketing… is it worth all the work for you to have it? Wireless provider standards Potential tariff impact on the cost computer equipment Importance of cloud backup Icloud scams The internet ego olympics Installing a SSD Organizing photos digitally

Steve and Doug start the program with a reminder to GROUND OUT. Discussion topics: Pumping the breaks on AI A call on recovering data and photos from an old phone Restoring from the cloud Wiping things from google Printer consumables PC Cleaners

Steve and Doug are back for more Tech Talk They kick off the show with a discussion about the ethical use of AI and the challenge it presents to sorting out what’s real and what’s not. Doug gets into how to best clean out your hard drive and gain speed (with PrivaZer) Steve also praises the value in purchasing factory refurbs instead of new machines Quick Hits with Doug Windows 11 Pro Rescue Discs

Today's Topics: Does a macbook need virus protection? Steve and Doug take calls on security concerns about iPads and security camera systems. Doug calls for longer usage of computer machines, you can use them longer than you think. Steve and Doug talk about last minute tech gifts… get a gift card don’t guess!

Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart Static season is here... don't forget to ground out! Also, how not to get scammed by those Phishing schemes and what to do with your old machine that runs on Windows 7.