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PODCAST

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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18:14

TechByter Worldwide 2017-05-21: No Program This Week...

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2017/05/21

Because there is no program this week, the podcast is from last week.

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18:14

TechByter Worldwide 2017-05-14: Windows, MacOS,...

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2017/05/14

If you're thinking about buying a new computer, perhaps you're also pondering the choice of operating systems. Windows, MacOS, and various flavors of Linux are the primary choices, but there are others. In Short Circuits: The Windows feature that minimizes all other windows when you move one back and forth rapidly may not be to your liking. There's a way to eliminate it. Fingerprint authentication, available on many smart phones and on some notebooks and tablets, may not be as secure as we'd like to

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21:16

TechByter Worldwide 2017-05-07: Audition Magic Rarely...

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2017/05/07

Under the guise of providing a look behind the scenes at TechByter, I found a way to play with some of the Adobe Audition features that don't get used on the podcast. In Short Circuits: We'll take a look at 3 separate frauds: A phony message that claims to be from Facebook, but wants me to visit a website in Russia; a ploy that's made to appear to be from Bluehost and wants only to steal my user name and password; and phony invitations to Google Docs. Microsoft seems to be competing with both high

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18:05

TechByter Worldwide 2017-04-30: Xara Pro X 365 for...

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2017/04/30

The new version of Xara Pro X 365 brings powerful new features, on-line editing capabilities, and a forward-thinking approach to software provided on a rental basis. If you have a credit card -- and who doesn't these days -- does it offer reward points? Surprisingly, nearly a third of those who earn credits never use them. In Short Circuits: Maybe you already knew that Windows 10 can mount a disk image file without needing a utility of any sort. Now I do, too. Something else I didn't know until now:

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16:54

TechByter Worldwide 2017-04-23: Alien Skin's Surprise...

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2017/04/23

The latest version of Alien Skin's Exposure X2 adds powerful new layering capabilities, export functions, and support for for more camera raw versions. If you think rebooting a Windows computer is too complicated, what would you think of a single-click solution? In Short Circuits: The Hacker Group called Shadow Brokers recently released information about what it calls new Windows exploits, but Microsoft says patches were already in place for all of them. I have written the third (and, I hope, final)

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23:10

TechByter Worldwide 2017-04-16: Security, Privacy,...

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2017/04/16

Security and privacy are important parts of the Windows Creators Edition update that started being delivered to computers this week. We'll discuss that with Microsoft's Nic Fillingham. Adobe's Sensei technology is already being used in some applications, more are on the way, and one that's intended for smart phones may amaze you. In Short Circuits: The end of the Windows Vista era is here. As of last Tuesday, the operating system is no longer supported. Microsoft's Patch Tuesday occurred last week,

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20:32

TechByter Worldwide 2017-04-09: Looking at Google's...

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2017/04/09

Although you might have to buy a new phone if you switch to Google's Project Fi, the benefits could justify the cost. The Windows 10 Creators Update will be pushed out to computers starting on Tuesday. Maybe you'd like to delay the update or get it sooner. You may be able to do either and I'll explain how. In Short Circuits: Hackers say they have credentials for 300 Million ICloud accounts and, while that seems unlikely, it paves the way for other crooks. Intel has completed the spin-off of McAfee

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19:20

TechByter Worldwide 2017-04-02: CyberLink Power...

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2017/04/02

Anybody who wants to edit home videos should take a look at the latest version of CyberLink's Power Director. Internet privacy, already questionable, is on the way to extinction. In Short Circuits: The Windows 10 Creators Update will start being pushed out to computers on April 11th. Alien Skin has released what looks like some powerful enhancements for Exposure X2. Last week I said that I had possibly found a solution to a problem with the mouse. It's still a "maybe". In Spare Parts (only on the

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17:47

TechByter Worldwide 2017-03-26: $50 Affinity Designer...

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2017/03/26

An inexpensive vector graphic program might be just what you need, even if you use Adobe applications for other tasks. A disk drive suddenly goes off line and all efforts to revive it fail. Panic time? Not exactly. In Short Circuits: A plug-in for Chrome makes the N ew tab more useful, maybe to the point that some people will use it! A misbehaving mouse problem was resolved (I think) with an easy Registry patch. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Free tax preparation that really is free if you

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20:31

TechByter Worldwide 2017-03-19: Software like Siri,...

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2017/03/19

Do you use a smart phone to control things in your house? Thermostats, TVs, maybe the light switches? A voice command can turn devices on or off, but they can also create some nasty problems. Video editing once required a large room full of high-priced equipment. Then, in 1991, version 1.0 of Adobe Premiere was released to compete several existing programs. Desktop video editors changed everything. In Short Circuits: This week the Guardian newspaper published an article by the guy who invented the

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18:10

TechByter Worldwide 2017-03-12: What You Need to Know...

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2017/03/12

It's official: Windows as a service and Microsoft says there will be no annual fees. When you buy a device with Windows 10 on it, upgrades will be provided without cost for as long as you use the computer. Writing in the San Jose Mercury News, Troy Wolverton has outlined some common-sense steps needed to protect net neutrality. We'll take a look at the key points. In Short Circuits: For the second time in a little over 2 years, RadioShack has gone bankrupt and is planning to close more stores

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27:43

TechByter Worldwide 2017-03-05: It's Unwise to Skimp...

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2017/03/05

Whether your computer is meek and mild mannered or a screaming powerhouse, it's a good idea to buy the best peripherals you can afford. Adobe's experience design application, XD, brings designers a way to create websites and screen-based applications that need to perform well on every device from an index-card-size phone to a giant TV screen. In Short Circuits: More than half of mobile device users had to reset at least one password in the past two months. Trying to put an end to robocalls -- 2.3

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20:32

TechByter Worldwide 2017-02-19: Hey, Cortana, Give Me...

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2017/02/19

Have you asked Cortana for help? After more than a year of ignoring her, I'm trying to decide if I want to keep her on full time. Sometimes a Google search for help with hardware, software, or a service can lead to more trouble. In Short Circuits: Microsoft's annoying messages that badmouth browsers other than Edge can be stopped, but only with a large hammer. The German city that led the way toward adopting open-source software now plans to return to Microsoft applications. In Spare Parts (only on

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21:33

TechByter Worldwide 2017-02-12: A New Approach from...

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2017/02/12

Affinity Photo has been around for while on the MacOS, but it's new to Windows. We'll take a look at the features and one important shortcoming. Frustrations abound when a hard drive appears to be failing, but no symptoms can be found. In Short Circuits: Google is planning to do something that should have been done long ago to shut down malicious websites. An issue that shouldn't be even slightly political is being made to seem political as the big internet service providers eye big profits. In

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20:45

TechByter Worldwide 2017-02-05: Fractional Increase...

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2017/02/05

TechSmith just released a minor-version update of its flagship application, SnagIt, but the improvements are surprisingly robust for what's considered a minor release. I store random thoughts and small stories that show up and have some promise, but aren't big enough for their own segment. When the batch is large enough, I compile them and give them a fancy title. That's what you're in for this week. In Short Circuits: Popcorn Time Ransomware starts by apologizing to you, but you'll still spend

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18:09

TechByter Worldwide 2017-01-29: Crooks Want Your...

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2017/01/29

Criminals are buidling more convincing tricks that attempt to get users to revel their login names and passwords and it's easy to be fooled. Google offers 2-factor authentication and if you use any Google services, it's a good idea to take the time needed to set this up. In Short Circuits: A new record was set for the number of data breaches in 2016, but the real record was set in the number of records that were exposed. Sears has an exciting new application that helps you buy ... tires. Well, maybe

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18:43

TechByter Worldwide 2017-01-22: Serious Threats Are...

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2017/01/22

There's just one topic in the main section of the podcast this week and it's an important one. The data on your computer is at risk and crooks are working to find a way to get at it. In Short Circuits: Bogus pop-up warnings in browsers are increasingly common. Shutting them down is easy if you know how. When several unexpected directories with strange files appeared on my computer, I was concerned, but there was no real threat. In Spare Parts (only on the website): The Economist magazine and

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20:49

TechByter Worldwide 2017-01-15: The Essential...

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2017/01/15

Keeping track of passwords is impossible without help. That's why everyone needs a password manager and there are several good ones. We'll take a close look at the one I consider to be the very best. Even if you're not of AARP age, the organization and Microsoft have put together some useful tips for avoiding all kinds of scams. In Short Circuits: Yahoo will get a new name when it's acquired by Versizon. If it's acquired by Verizon. There's one quick, simple step anyone can take that can eliminate a

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21:07

TechByter Worldwide 2017-01-08: What's Next if You...

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2017/01/08

If you got a new computer for Christmas or one of the other end-of-year, winter solstice holidays, I have a list of free and low-cost applications that are worth thinking about adding. Microsoft thinks about listening to editors' opinions about Word. Might the company listen to others who want to provide input about operating systems and applications? In Short Circuits: How much computer can you get for $150 to $250? Not a lot, but it might just be enough. Despite what Apple CEO Tim Cook said a

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17:36

TechByter Worldwide 2017.01.01: Changes Made for...

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2017/01/01

A 10-second look at what's new on the website this year, then trying to figure out whether a Chromebook would be a good choice or not. My attempt to find a way to use Evernote ended abruptly and I'll explain why. In Short Circuits: The Wild West atmosphere of the internet continues and the situation won't get better anytime soon. Might there be some middle way to give police access to data on electronic devices in certain kinds of cases? In Spare Parts (only on the website): An attempt to train

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