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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Matt, Shawn, Justin and Andy open this week’s show with a story from Justin and getting ready for the new season at the Water Park. Justin tells us about a Cyber Attack and how he was able to mitigate any damage. One of the first indications during this and tracking down where the root of the attack came from. Justin shares the steps he needed to take after finding out some employees clicked and opened the attachment. Andy tells the story of Cox Customers being switched to Yahoo Email which has opened scammers to try and get credentials for users. Beyond Email attacks, the guys talk about Phone Scams and why with today's technology users need to be vigilant almost to the point of not answering the phone to any unrecognized numbers or users. Justin tells us about the Pixel phone Call Screener.  Matt and Justin share the need for continued education to employees and methods used. What was the worst attack they have faced?   

Matt tells us about attending the Denver Cybersecurity Summit and being captivated by presentations from The United States Secret Service and another by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS Agent has a specialist involved in investigating Crypto Scams. The Secret Service, which is a part of the Department of the Treasury talked about the Internet Crime Complaint Center and how investigations can be begun to hopefully help recover funds stolen after a cybercrime. https://www.ic3.gov  The faster a cybercrime is reported the better the odds for recovery, 

Listener Benny has a question about adding a second monitor. Andy took this and used it for his TV Segment at News13. He shared the LePow 15' Monitor but decided to look at the Macsecor Extended Monitor which connects directly to the laptop. Andy also talks about the J5ScreenCast, a 4k connection to a Big Screen TV with HDMI for Duplicating your device or extending your device to the Big Screen via Bluetooth. This can also be used to connect your Smartphone to stream to the TV. After a previous discussion Rick left us a comment on the Apple Watch and why for health benefits this is a great solution. The Technology is there why not use it? Andy, Justin and Shawn share a couple of personal stories of always having Technology with you.  

Sandy from Sahuarita want to know about Windows 10 and not being able to update to Windows 11 which is ending support officially October of 2025. What are the options for those that can't update to Windows 11. Is it a security risk to run software after EOL? Matt shares the story of a person who hooked a Windows XP system to the net, didn't even go out to the internet but within minutes was full of malware.  The guys talk about the strange coincidence of having discussions of a new car, dream vacation or furniture needs to then notice ads on your devices for this product. Matt explains to Sandy about the TPM Chip and updating to Windows 11. 

Shawn tells us a story about a bug in Apple 17.5 which had previously deleted photos suddenly reappearing, a Patch to 17.5.1 is now available however the privacy concerns with this expand to all users including business.   

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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Shawn and Andy revisit the purchase Andy made of the Series 9 Apple Watch. Shawn tells a story of his Son locking Mom out of the house along with her iPhone, yet she was still able to call Shawn through the Apple Watch they own to get his assistance. Andy tells about a service on the Apple Watch called Walkie Talkie however, sitting in for Justin, Shawn reminds us that feature was originally found on Nextel devices and is also available on Samsung Smart Phones. Shawn shares what happened when the fire department showed up to help gain access to the house. The Conversation switches to the recent photo opportunity of the Northern Lights and how Shawn and his friends about 250 plus miles away where getting amazing photos of the geomagnetic storm. Shawn shares how he was attempting to get a photo of not only the Geostorm but also the ISS space station which was orbiting overhead.  Be sure to check out Shawn's Photos on https://blog.techtalkradio.com
 
Andy and Shawn welcome to the Show, Storm Chaser, Weather Photographer and Podcaster, Lori Grace. Andy tells about finding her photos on social media of incredible weather photography about a year ago and being amazed at her work. Lori tells us about how she was able to find the passion for photography and experiment with capturing powerful shots. Lori tells us how she keeps an eye on Weather Patterns and works to find the perfect location. Happy Dancing under a storm is something both Shawn and Lori have experienced when capturing that spectacular image.  

Lori shares the difference between catching Daytime and Nighttime lightning and what time seems to be more pronounced. One image that Andy was amazed by was a shot which captured a Rainbow and Lightning Bolt at the same time. Lori is based in Southern Arizona yet has traveled to other areas for Weather Photography and Shares dream spots she would like to go to. Lori also shares how social media helped grow the audience but also the story of her getting struck by lightning. Lori has a great website for seeing these images, https://www.lorigraceaz.com 

Mark in Green Valley sent a question about last week’s show and Cutting the Cord, he would like to know what the best streaming service available is. Andy shares how Comcast/Xfinity is developing a streaming package with Peacock, Netflix and AppleTV.  Andy tells us in terms of services how he likes Peacock and Hulu for older shows but also after testing Pluto TV out, he loves that as a service. 

SteelSeries have released a new Wireless Headphone, The Arctis Nova 5 has many features to enjoy including 100+ Audio Presets and he ability to be used on just about every platform. Now Available the Arctis Nova 5. Shawn talks about how he loves his previous version. 

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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, the Entire crew is on hand Andy, Justin, Shawn, Slick and Matt. Andy notices that most of the crew looks solemn and serious while Justin notes that the scowls look similar to the face after drinking a pre-colonoscopy beverage. Either way they press on and kick off with the Apple Announcements of the New M4 Chip which will in available in the new iPad Pro from Apple. Shawn tells us how his parents which travel have reduced their Technology to an iPad and love the experience of its portability and ease of use. As tablets become more powerful and feature rich, Matt and Justin share how it is viable to use Tablets as replacements for Notebooks or even desktop systems due to the power of Software and Services and connectable Bluetooth folios or keyboards to them tablets.  Andy notes how the Tablets can be an Entertainment Portal with all the Streaming Services. He also shares a recent product he shared on News13, the Logitech Universal Folio which can hold most tablets in place in a foldable case which features a Bluetooth keyboard.  The guys share some good uses for tablets while Andy focuses on the Broadcasting Aspect in a software called Zetta from RCS. Andy hasn't had an IPAD since Generation 2, Matt talks about how when he worked for Apple, he was happy with the functionality of the iPad’s and sees how far they have come. Slick uses different tablets and shares his experience with them including one with a strange memory configuration. Shawn has found good use for an older iPad Mini and uses that for his Plex Server. Justin uses his older tablets for Home Assistant. The New IPAD Pro 11' and 13' upon the announcement was immediately available to Order from Apple.  

Listener Brian visits a Yard Sale and picks up an used Western Digital My Book for 15 bucks but wants to know how to be protected when taking it home and wanting to use it. The guys talk about the good call that Brian is questioning plugging hardware into the computer and the dangers that could go along with it. Some possible solutions are covered. Justin shares the worst solution which has us in stiches with the reminder, don't do this at home. There are other problems that could come up buy used storage beyond Malware which offers a bad scenario to consider. Matt gives us a safe legal solution.  

Roberta in Tucson is thinking about cutting the cord and wants to know about switching from Cable to YouTube TV in comparison to her Cable/Internet Provider.  Shawn gives us the basics of how the YouTube TV Service works. Shawn tells us how the Cloud DVR Service works and how YouTube TV does not require converter boxes. Local Channels are available based on IP in most cases. According to Justin, the programming guide is much better than what the cable company provides. What is needed is Hi-Speed internet, a Smart TV or Device such as Roku, Fire Stick Etc. Money Saving would be more than likely and up to three simultaneous streams could be used.  The subject shifts to shopping in Best Buy and helping customers which also conjures memories for Matt.  When it comes to saving money, Matt talks about an Introduction plan for YouTube TV that is available and what you shouldn't see on your bill. A 7 Day Free Trial should allow enough time to see if it would work for Roberta before cutting the cord.  

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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn and Justin kick off the show with Slick jumping in as well. With Last Week’s Episode #396 focusing on Tesla, Justin follows up on some announcements from the company including Price Adjustments and the Full Self Driving update.  When it comes to Electric Vehicles, Justin points out that most auto manufacturers have an EV choice which has created competition in that marketplace. Andy asks the guys about the possible TikTok ban in the US and while many Content Creators have used it as a platform, is there really a concern that TikTok is a possible security concern? Shawn makes the point that Personal Data is collected by many companies and technologies. DJI has been having its own issues yet there has been little heard on a bill to prevent DJI or other drones manufactured in China from Collecting data in the United States.  Shawn shares though that DJI has just announced a new Drone the DJI Avata 2 which has extended flight time and more gesture controls and out of the blue, 2 new Solar Generators Lithium Iron Phosphate LifePO4 generators. Just announced is The DJI Power 500 and DJI Power 1000. For those doing drone shoots on the go, this could be a benefit. Shawn mentions this can be great for the preppers, Justin mentions that since the Amazon Fallout series has aired, some have noted an increase in prep in case of a catastrophic event.  Slick tried to watch the series but could not get into it.  Shawn lets us know about being prepared and having Water and Food for at least 72 hours.   

Listener Laurie is the Caregiver for a 14-year-old that is Autistic. Unfortunately this young man has gone through a few tablets and is looking for recommendations on a durable tablet. Shawn tells us about the Amazon Fire HD Tablet Kids Edition which includes a 2-year warranty. Another choice could be the Panasonic Toughbook’s or Getac F110 and others from the company which are geared at Military and Law Enforcement. 

AI continues to be a Buzzword as Microsoft continues to invest in AI and many are talking about the Vasa-1 Video AI Generation of Mona Lisa with a Rap done by  Actress Anne Hathaway that was featured on Conan O'Brien Show back in 2011. It can be found online.   Adobe shared a YouTube Video on the company’s flagship Video Editing Platform Premiere Pro with Generative AI powered by Firefly. Shawn shares why he is not 100 percent into AI, calling himself the Anti-AI Guy on the Show. Slick also has not had the greatest response. Justin reminds us that part of the issue is learning who to speak to AI and get the response you are hoping for.  Slick agrees and applies the same thinking for using search engines. Andy shares the new website for testing out AI for those that haven't created an account with OpenAI, it is https://talkai.info

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In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Justin and Slick reflect on the past week of Tax Filings on the 15th of the Month which gives us a chance to look back on Justin and Misa's purchase of a Tesla Model Y. While Justin shares that some of the Tax Benefits of an Electric Vehicle like the Tesla have begun to fall away. Justin shares some of the info around the car including the Full Self Driving features which when first used, had some less then desirable experiences. Earlier this Month a software update for the Full Self Driving feature has been pushed for a new version. Even with his earlier experience he was able to take a drive from Denver to Broomfield using Full Self Driving and had a great experience with this new update. The guys talk about spotting the Tesla Cyber Truck and with the weight of the Electric Vehicles how this has affected tire longevity. Justin shares a story of a man who was in a medical emergency and his Tesla drove him to the emergency room of the local hospital. Slick asks Justin about regenerative braking and how that works to recharge the vehicle.  
   
Justin shares a question from Scott in Tucson about Adding multiple drives with the same files and is looking for a way to dwindle the duplicate files down. Andy recommends looking at Roxio NXT 9 Pro and as a part of the toolbox, Bulk File Renaming and Duplicate File finder is available as part of the Suite. Also recommended is AlternativeTo.Net for locating open-source software as alternatives. Justin does a google search on SourceForge.Net and find a few solutions including DupeGuru which has some great reviews. It is recommended to trend lightly when google searching for programs due to malware and infected programs, RESEARCH! Darlene sends a question about Small Diskettes and how to read data off them without the reader. Justin recommends a USB 1.44 reader which can be purchased from a Computer Repair Shop, always a good way to support local business or of course Amazon. 

Forbes put together an Article about Streaming Options for Television which may be a surprise to some. Aside from the Cost of services which continue to increase such as Netflix, Disney +, Paramount Plus, Hulu there are Free Services with Ads such as Crackle, Tubi, Plex and Pluto.TV. In the Article, Pluto which is owned by Viacom - Parent Company of Paramount offers great programing. Slick shares his top services including Xumo, Roku and Pluto.TV. Surprisingly, Pluto has been around for 10 years, and some have never experienced the interface. Andy recommends taking a look with a smart tv or even tablet at the Pluto Interface. 

Justin is happy about ATSC 3.0 and in some markets, it is available already. In an Article at TheVerge.Com, one addition to this format for Over the Air television is from a company called Roxy working with NBC Universal which...

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Andy, Shawn, Justin and Matt recap the past weeks Solar Eclipse which Shawn experienced in 100% Totality. Shawn tells us about the foreboding incident with a broken water pipe and then making his way to the Indianapolis 500 Speedway to camp out for the party type atmosphere. The Video and Photos Shawn and his friends captured were amazing. Shawn breaks down the cameras he was shooting with and noted the best images he captured came from some of his cheapest and older cameras including the Nikon Cool Pix P900, Nikon D7000 and Nikon P850 Full Frame. Shawn also shares some of the lenses he used with the cameras including the filter. Shawn's Friend Steve shot with a Canon 70D connected to a telescope! Steve also uses a 800mm Prime with a doubler taking it to 1600mm on a Canon R5. The video captured of the Diamond Ring that Shawn captured is breathtaking. Shawn's friend Dustin launched a Drone and talked about seeing the shadow move over the ground. Andy talks about his cousin Maria in California that captured some impressive shots with her Samsung S24 using the Solar Glasses over the lens. Shawn tells us about the atmosphere at the event and the applause which broke out during the Diamond Ring. Andy wonders about some of the bizarre stories surrounding the eclipse and Shawn tells a story of a woman who reportedly was trying to give her money away for what she thought could be the end of life for us all, when that didn't happen, she wanted her money back? Also, some people were having migraines after, Matt and Shawn tell a related story regarding pressure changes. Either way some great images to share, be sure to check out the images on our Blog at blog.techtalkradio.com
   
Justin tells us about a Water issue he dealt with, and the guys talk about filing insurance claims and USAA insurance. Andy talks about the New Google Find My Device Network feature which is now available giving users the ability to locate phones, tablets, earphones now even when not connected to the Web or offline. The guys share how they may or may not use this feature.

Listener Estella in Tucson wants to know how to keep Air pods in her ears which tend to fall out. Matt tells us about his problem with this due to ear shape which has his Air Pods “Shawshanking for Freedom”. Matt recommends using a smaller tip for the ear while Justin suggests Duct Tape which honestly fixes everything.      

Listener Bob has been called upon by his Parents to fix their computer. They have a habit to throw everything to the desktop of the computer and Bob is having an issue explaining it to his folks. This prompts Justin to ask us how many icons we have on our desktop. Matt has nothing on his desktop while Andy and Shawn have about 40-50 and Justin has three. Matt tells us about Hell Driver 2 the Game for grown ups and why it is a lot of fun.  

There is a lot of talk with Microsoft developing Windows 12 although the company is quiet about it, the Guys talk about what they would like to see in what Windows 12 could be. Wrapping the Show the guys talk about a Story at MacRumors, some owners of the Apple Vision Pro have reported health issues with use of the Vision Pro, Andy compares this to the Opti Grab fallout featured in the Movie The Jerk. Andy also shares that Artifact has been saved from going away with a purchase by a...