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TechByter Worldwide (formerly Technology Corner) with Bill Blinn

TechByter Worldwide offers high-tech content in plain English. Programs are approximately 20 minutes long are listed by date and topic. (YYYY.MM.DD: Topic)

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18:18

TechByter Worldwide 2018-07-15: Macs: Possible Weak...

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2018/07/15

Data protection firm Cybereason says Macs are now one of the most serious security threats in businesses and other enterprises. That statement will surprise a lot of people and anger some, but it shouldn't be rejected. In Short Circuits: It's been 20 years since Apple introduced the IMac, a computer that was so different from previous Apple computers that it nearly caused a user revolt, but it also set the stage for Apple's current successes. If you ever need to help friends fix problems with their

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20:57

TechByter Worldwide 2018-07-08: The Puzzle of...

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2018/07/08

If you need to buy a new monitor, you'll have several questions to consider: The physical size and the number of pixesl are two of the key considerations. The number of options has increased a lot, so let's take a look. Also: A company with the ironic name Securus was hacked and thousands of accounts have been exposed. This is the 600th TechByter podcast. In Spare Parts: Virtual private network technology can reveal geographically blocked content. Travel industry sites are under attack and the

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20:57

TechByter Worldwide 2018-07-01: Camtasia Continues to...

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2018/07/01

Anyone who needs to document on-screen applications will appreciate some of the new capabilities in the 2018 version of TechSmith's Camtasia that also brings the MacOS version closer to duplicating the Windows version. In Short Circuits: Browser security is more important every day. A new version of Firefox adds some safety features and Mozilla is developing a process that might be able to warn users when a site that has their credentials has been attacked. It's vacation season, so maybe now is a

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21:21

TechByter Worldwide 2018-06-24: Backup Means Never...

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2018/06/24

Last week we talked about the importance of updating your router's firmware to avoid a nasty flaw, but the files on your computer are vulnerable even with the latest firmware because no security system is perfect. That's why this week's topic is backup. In Short Circuits: TechSmith has a new version of Camtasia. Although I haven't yet had time to review it, the update appears to be a good one. A popular game is being advertised as available for Android devices even though it isn't. There's a profit

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20:34

TechByter Worldwide 2018-06-17: Keeping Your...

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2018/06/17

A firmware update is available for most routers designed for home and small-office use. Firmware updates are easy to miss, but the current updates are important because they patch a security flaw that can give criminals access to the router and let them see any information sent to or from your network. In Short Circuits: This week Net Neutrality ended. There's still a possible way to reverse the Federal Communications Commission's decision, but it involves voters convincing Congress to act. Don't

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16:42

TechByter Worldwide 2018-06-10: The Case for...

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2018/06/10

Anyone who's planning to create a website, will probably work with a visual editor such as Adobe Dreamweaver. To learn what goes on behind the scenes, though, nothing beats a little preliminary learning with a non-visual editor. In Short Circuits: Certain sounds can cause your computer to crash and might even harm the computer's hard disk, but it's a long shot. Companies that provide home health care can reduce the number of hospital readmissions for many chronic diseases, but only if they act

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21:31

TechByter Worldwide 2018-06-03: Choosing a Camera...

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2018/06/03

If you're thinking about buying a new camera, it's important to consider more than megapixels. Even low-end cameras have plenty of pixels these days, so let's look at one other specification that's important to know. In Short Circuits: Have you rebooted your router yet? A significant security problem could allow hackers, believed to be Russian, to gain access to it. A couple of companies are talking about creating driverless delivery vehicles. States are expected to stampede into a vacuum created by

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27:28

TechByter Worldwide 2018-05-27: Making the Most of...

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2018/05/27

No matter which operating system runs your computer, there are tips and tricks that make tasks easier or faster or less annoying. This week we'll take a look at some that apply to Windows and the MacOS. In Short Circuits: Website owners should beware of messages that appear to be warnings from their hosting company. Scammers are trying to steal login credentials, but it's easy to spot a phony. The most dangerous application on your computer continues to be the one that sends and receives email. In

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22:39

TechByter Worldwide 2018-05-20: The Cost of Your...

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2018/05/20

Anyone who complains about the cost of digital photography probably never used film or can't remember film's costs. You have to pay for software today, but the cost is far less than that of film, processing, and printing -- and the capabilities far exceed anything we could do in the darkroom. In Short Circuits: Is this a great time or a lousy time to be a photographer? The easy answer is "Yes." Let's explore that thought. Adobe's Experience Design application now has a free version and Adobe is

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23:13

TechByter Worldwide 2018-05-13: Windows 10 Version...

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2018/05/13

Microsoft launched Windows 10 version 1803 last week. This week we'll take a look at the new features that seem to be the most useful and significant. In Short Circuits: Magazine fans might save money, clutter, and the environment with Texture, a service for Android and IOS devices, but not for desktop or notebook computers. Malevolent bots are increasing daily and it's not just the ones from Russia. In Spare Parts (only on the website): A company that provides tools used by the people who repossess

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19:38

TechByter Worldwide 2018-05-06: Audacious Audio...

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2018/05/06

Those who create or edit audio but don't need a full digital audio workstation might find that the open-source Audacity provides all the tools they require. In Short Circuits: The Windows 10 spring Creators update is nearly a month late, but Microsoft started pushing it out this week. Those who are still using Windows 7 are substantially increasing their risk from malware according to Webroot. Calls that begin with "Hello, I'm from Windows support" should be terminated immediately, but creeps and

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18:08

TechByter Worldwide 2018-04-29: Adjust Facial...

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2018/04/29

Making subtle improvements to photographs by slightly changing the geometry of the subject's face is possible with PortraitPro, but that's just the beginning. In Short Circuits: Your favorite browser may already have an ad blocker and adding a utility to block sites that attempt to track you seems like a good addition. Adding sound effects to home videos can make them seem more realistic and the British Broadcasting Corporation has just released tens of thousands of sound effects for free. In Spare

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20:02

TechByter Worldwide 2018-04-22: Digitizing Old Slides...

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2018/04/22

You probably use a digital camera, or maybe a phone, for photography these days, but what about the old negatives and color slides you have around the house? If you've considered having them digitized, but didn't like the price or the quality, this could be a great do-it-yourself project at home. In Short Circuits: Last week I was talking about the upcoming Windows 10 spring update. This week, we learn why the update has been delayed. When the Internal Revenue Service's website failed on the final

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23:33

TechByter Worldwide 2018-04-15: You Probably Need at...

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2018/04/15

It's not uncommon for people to say that a second monitor will just clutter their workspace, but few would ever want to go back to a single monitor after trying two. Let's consider the advantages. In Short Circuits: A relatively new open-source video editor, Shotcut, looks promising because it packs a lot of versatility into a free application that runs on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. The Windows 10 Spring Update is coming soon. You can get it sooner, delay it, or just get it when you get it. The high

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21:47

TechByter Worldwide 2018-04-08: Video Player VLC Does...

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2018/04/08

Videolan's VLC media player is generally considered to be a video player, and the latest version makes it a superb video player by adding support for Blue-ray discs and Google Chromecast -- but it can do a lot more. In Short Circuits: Adobe's latest updates to the various Photoshop products might cause some users to wonder when it's appropriate to use each of the tools. Technology continues to change the way we travel and travel technology company Sabre predicts that radical changes are coming. A

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23:58

TechByter Worldwide 2018-04-01: Perhaps It's Time to...

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2018/04/01

If there's one upside about the situation involving Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, it's that more people now seem to be taking privacy and security 4eriously. Let's consider some steps you can take right now. In Short Circuits: Adobe is ending support for its Muse website development tool in 2019, but promises to have a replacement by then. Firefox users can install a new plug-in to keep Facebook from learning about what you do on other sites, but be sure to understand all the implications before

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18:52

TechByter Worldwide 2018-03-25: Any Sufficiently...

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2018/03/25

There's no small amount of controversy between those who feel that artificial intelligence is an essential part of the future and those who say that artificial intelligence will kill us all. Let's consider those divergent points of view. In Short Circuits: Facebook lost $50 billion worth of value this week, attorneys general around the country are investigating the company's business practices, and legislators in the US and Europe are demanding that Mark Zuckerberg explain the company's business

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18:22

TechByter Worldwide 2018-03-18: Ninite Keeps Your...

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2018/03/18

Keeping your computer up to date is important, but it's also time consuming. A free utility makes the process easier and you might want the paid version instead. In Short Circuits: When something goes wrong with your computer, avoid the urge to do something immediately. A small delay doesn't cause most problems to become worse, but a quick action -- if it's the wrong one -- can be a disaster. Broadcom has terminated its attempt to take over Qualcomm. If you're waiting for fifth-generation

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25:55

TechByter Worldwide 2018-03-11: Considering Gimp as a...

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2018/03/11

The open-source photo editing application Gimp might be a replacement for Photoshop, but I suspect that most Photoshop users who try to migrate will be less than delighted with the results. In Short Circuits: Last month's largest-ever distributed denial of service attack was followed this month by one that was even larger. The underlying problem is massive. IBM and Airbus have cooperated to build a basketball-sized robot that will soon fly to the international space station. In Spare Parts (only on

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18:38

TechByter Worldwide 2018-03-04: Is Your Computer...

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2018/03/04

Some websites use visitors' computers to mine cryptocurrencies. That may be OK if the user is told about it and given a choice, but that's often not the case. In Short Circuits: Last call for Net Neutrality. The FCC has published the rule that destroys Net Neutrality and now fewer than 60 Congressional Days remain if the legislature is to reverse this misguided rule. CrashPlan from Code42 has just received a new user interface that improves the utility's operation. Regardless of which browser is

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