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.
Internet Doomsday and FBI Warnings
30-09-2021
The world is coming to an end!! Everyone's internet is going to be shut down. The government is after you... Yeah, not so much.
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Change your passwords
30-09-2021
It's annoying - but we must do it. Databases get hacked and your password may be floating out there on the internet waiting for bad guys to do bad things. Changing passwords at least once a year can help!
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Skype – Free Video Calls
30-09-2021
Skype is an easy to use instant messaging program that delivers very good quality video calls as well with just a couple clicks. This ease of use makes it particularly well suited for grandma or others who are not all that comfortable with computers.
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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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Parts of a Computer - How it all works
30-09-2021
In this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk, we will have a birds eye view of the components inside your computer and what they do. Computer Hardware 101
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Forward Emails with BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)
30-09-2021
Using the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field, usually located right under the "CC" field, you can send forwarded emails to 5, 20, or 50 people without exposing my email address to everyone else in the list.
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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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Hard Drive Crash with a Happy Ending
30-09-2021
Kevin of Thomas Real estate Services had a hard drive crash. Fortunately, he had PcComputerGuy setup a backup system that made the often traumatic event - no big deal.
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Google Voice - Free Texting and Phone Number
30-09-2021
Google offers a number of really cool, and even free things. One of the coolest is Google Voice, a voice forwarding, answering and texting service. You can get your own phone number, for free, that you can in turn give to your friends and family.
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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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