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WCCO Tech Talk

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Doug can’t put a dollar value on your data

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Data protection Backing up your data in the cloud &...

36:12Sep 19, 2026

NOTHING in this world is for free

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: TikTok invading children's privacy We are the produc...

35:52Aug 22, 2026

Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on?

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Moderating AI use Clicking on ads that you shouldn’t...

38:10Aug 15, 2026

Your old computer does not belong in the garbage

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Disposing of an old laptop Doug’s thoughts on the st...

42:33Aug 8, 2026

Can we get an kill switch for this rougue AI?

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Tips for extending your laptop’s battery life AI hac...

37:10Jul 25, 2026

Steve got tricked by IT but at least it was a training exercise

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Phishing Ransomware Doug recommends an authenticator...

39:13Jun 27, 2026

Protection and Staying Up with the Times

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are back for another edition of Tech Talk. Among other topics during this hour, they talk about staying away...

33:23Jun 20, 2026

The overlords want you to live in their subscription based model

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Laptop overheating PrivaZer could help your machine...

31:24May 9, 2026

There is no toggle off with AI anymore (was there ever?)

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: More excitement around Macbook Neo Windows 11 letdow...

41:23Mar 21, 2026

If Apple can change with the times, we all can

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! We have a short show today due to the Twins running long down in For...

20:49Mar 14, 2026

Apple makes a BIG move… an accessibly priced machine

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Macbook Neo… Doug’s really excited! Apple’s competit...

42:03Mar 7, 2026

We’re at a dangerous crossroads with AI

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Anthropic falls out with US government Setting the t...

41:56Feb 28, 2026

Control and Comfort Over Your Data Safety

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson take your calls and texts during this week's edition of the program. Topics include the differences between...

34:34Feb 21, 2026

The Price of Safety and Security

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are in to take your tech questions. On this week's edition of the program, there's a focus on concerns with...

33:31Feb 14, 2026

Opening Our Tech-Driven Minds

Doug Swinhart and Steve Thomson are in to answer your tech questions. This week, those include the latest push for Open Source programming,...

35:49Feb 7, 2026

When in doubt, reboot

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Printer connections at home Changes in WiFi Windows...

41:21Jan 31, 2026

Open source systems may become a normal option

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: The necessity of keeping your gas tank full during c...

39:47Jan 17, 2026

Dinosaurs do Tech Talk

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Doug’s thoughts on the current state of Microsoft Th...

40:43Jan 10, 2026

Sinclair warned us about this, Orwell warned us about this, will we heed?

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Giant data centers fueling the AI boom The necessity...

40:20Dec 20, 2025

Beware of the call to action

It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Managing humidity indoors for static management Bein...

39:53Dec 13, 2025