The Computer Chap Show

Steve Green

Digital technology continues to change our world and impacts just about everything we now do. Technology can be confronting and confusing.....but Steve Green will take you through the many ways that you can readily benefit.  No jargon, just his perspectives gained over 50 years in the digital industry.

  1. 11/09/2025

    How Safe Is Your Job?

    With the advancement of computerisation, robotics, the Internet, and now AI how secure is your job and career? In this show we explore the impact of robotics on manufacturing roles, and with the rampant progress of AI what jobs are most likely to be “growth” and sadly what roles will experience huge decline. Nationally industries, and the resulting jobs and roles, are changing at an ever increasing rate with predictions for between 40% and 75% of the workforce to be impacted by AI now anticipated!

    30 min

  2. 03/09/2025

    Confessions of a Cyberholic!

    I’m addicted to technology... a cyberholic! There, I’ve said it. What makes a cyberholic addict? How much time each day do you spend in front of a screen? How much time is wasteful? What steps can you take to reduce the time spent and increase your productivity, enjoyment and quality of life? If you are also addicted, or know someone who spends more time on the internet than anything else each day then this podcast may be your first step to recovery!

    30 min

  3. 27/08/2025

    The Wonderful World of Wearables

    An introduction to the emerging and dynamic world of wearable technology. Smart watches, fitness bands and fitness rings are revolutionising how technology can aid your fitness and wellbeing. What are they? How do they work? How much do they cost? What’s the best option for you, and do they replace visiting your doctor? Listen on!

    31 min

  4. 20/08/2025

    Fake News Special

    Fake News... misinformation and disinformation is now considered one of the greatest global risks. What is Fake News? What impact is it having in our lives and society? What role has social media played in its prevalence? How to minimize its impact?... and steps available to maximise your access to genuine news.

    28 min

  5. 13/08/2025

    Q&A Time

    When visiting folks in the neighbourhood to help them with their technology needs and issues, certain questions invariably arise. This show provides a brief overview of three common topics... “what printer should I buy?”... “what internet service do I need”, and “will AI destroy the world!” This Q&A session explores these topics.

    31 min

  6. 07/08/2025

    Protecting Our Tamariki

    Following the three-part series on social media broadcast in May we take a closer look at the impact smartphones, and especially accessing social media, are having on our tamariki. With these technologies approaching only 20 years of existence evidence is now available as to the potential negatives our tamariki are increasingly exposed to. What can parents and family do? What precautions are schools, software companies, and governments now taking to minimise potential threats to the well-being of our tamariki? A warning that some of the content may be raising concerns.

    1 min

  7. 31/07/2025

    When Cameras & Computers Collide

    Following last week’s show that highlighted the opportunities that smartphones now provide for taking photos and videos and sharing them globally, this show reviews how cameras have rapidly developed over the past 20 years since the introduction of digital photography, and how modern personal computers have revolutionised how we store, edit and share our photographs. For those considering adopting photography as a hobby, or potentially a career, directions are offered as to how best to progress.

    29 min

  8. 23/07/2025

    The Image Revolution

    Modern technology has revolutionised how we capture and utilise images. Whether taking photos, creating videos, or simply indulging in a “selfie” just about every teenager and adult now embrace images as part of their daily life. They have the technology in their pocket! Its impact on the world especially via the social media industry and even finding one’s perfect partner is explored in this show.

    28 min
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Digital technology continues to change our world and impacts just about everything we now do. Technology can be confronting and confusing.....but Steve Green will take you through the many ways that you can readily benefit.  No jargon, just his perspectives gained over 50 years in the digital industry.

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  • Creator
    Steve Green
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Access Radio Taranaki
  • Show Website
    The Computer Chap Show