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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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24:01

TechByter Worldwide 2016.08.07: Mobile Devices Need a...

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2016/08/07

If you connect your mobile device to a public Wi-Fi network and you don't yet have a virtual private network application, you're asking for trouble. I've found what looks like the perfect solution. The good old scams were better. A fake Nigerian prince could be spotted at 50 paces, but now ransomware can take over your computer and the crooks don't always give it back when you pay the ransom. In Short Circuits: The latest version of Maxthon's browser has some clever features, but some people are

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18:55

TechByter Worldwide 2016.07.31: Xara for Photos,...

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2016/07/31

We've looked at various components in Xara's collection for photographers, website developers, publication managers, and graphic designers. This week it's Xara Designer Pro X365's turn. That's the program for all of those people. In Short Circuits Even a much-diminished Yahoo was worth nearly $5 billion to Verizon. Don't panic, but PornHub has been hacked. There's a good reason and I'll explain why. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Advanced persistent threats are the bane of IT managers and

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27:21

TechByter Worldwide 2016.07.24: Comparing Apples to...

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2016/07/24

Apple makes hardware. Microsoft makes hardware. Each of them gets some things right and some things wrong. Let's take a look. The operating systems that run on the hardware also have pluses and minuses. We'll consider Windows, OSX, and Linux. In Short Circuits: Are you ready for the Windows 10 anniversary edition? Antivirus developers seems to be busy acquiring each other. In Spare Parts (only on the website): How about throwing several thousand bugs into your software? Voice modification software

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20:16

TechByter Worldwide 2016.07.17: Have You Driven...

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2016/07/17

With the help of a few useful plug-ins, Thunderbird is a highly capable email application that runs on Windows, OSX, and Linux. One of the most useful utilities in Windows, the Event Viewer, is used by fraudsters to frighten users. Here's what you need to know to avoid the con. In Short Circuits ... The Washington Post offers a year's worth of free on-line access to anyone who subscribes to almost any other newspaper. This is genius and I'll explain why. The Sun and Moon calculator is helpful if you

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21:15

TechByter Worldwide 2016.07.03: Who's There on Your...

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2016/07/03

How secure is your Wi-Fi router? [An editing error resulted in my swapping the correct term (gigahertz) with an incorrect term (gigabit) on the podcast.] You're probably not running a completely open router, but there may be ways to improve it. The podcast is now 10 years old -- 500 episodes -- and TechByter (formerly Technology Corner) has been around for 30 years, so I can't help but look back a bit. In Short Circuits ... Windows 10's anniversary edition will be available on August second and if

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23:42

TechByter Worldwide 2016.06.26: TechSmith's SnagIt...

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2016/06/26

It's going to be more than 20 minutes this week. Lots to talk about. TechSmith's SnagIt, already the best screen capture program available, becomes even better. Updates to Adobe's Creative Cloud, large and small, make the suite of applications for creatives even more essential. In Short Circuits ... If you're not familiar with the Maxthon browser, which is a product of China, you probably will be soon enough. Why would anyone want a wireless disk drive? Let's check it out. In Spare Parts (only on

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17:38

TechByter Worldwide 2016.06.19: Not Everybody Needs a...

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2016/06/19

Text editors aren't just for programmers and website designers. Writers can benefit from the uncluttered interface. Live streaming feeds, the ones that provide unauthorized access to live events, may also provide a pathway to your computer for malware. In Short Circuits ... Net neutrality scores a win in federal appeals court, but the battle won't be over until it gets to the Supreme Court. Microsoft plans to acquire LinkedIn. In Spare Parts (only on the website): The biggest growth industry for

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20:45

TechByter Worldwide 2016.06.12: Be Careful Out There!...

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2016/06/12

Don't fall victim to a doxer. Besides explaining what doxers are, I'll have some suggestions for avoiding the creeps. There's a very good chance that just about any website you visit has some security vulnerabilities. In Short Circuits ... Adobe released new Lightroom and Camera Raw versions this week. An article in the New York Times outlines the distressing reality of governments planning for cyber-warfare. Some of Mark Zuckerberg's accounts were hacked this week. Are you smarter than he is? In

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20:04

TechByter Worldwide 2016.06.05: Have a Digital...

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2016/06/05

Xara's latest edition of Photo and Graphic Designer has enough new features and improved functions to earn a "WOW!" from me. It's time for a little show and tell. In Short Circuits ... The National Football League's Washington Redskins waited a month and a half to let players know that one of their trainers had fumbled a computer into the hands of a thief. Ohio State University makes it 3 in a row for victories in the EcoCAR competition. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Is "Facebook privacy"

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17:31

TechByter Worldwide 2016.05.29: Flashing Forward to a...

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2016/05/29

Flash is all but dead. Apple stopped supporting it six years ago and browser manufacturers, citing security concerns, are also dropping support. Fraudsters seem to be winning the technology battle according to accounting firm KPMG. In Short Circuits ... Microsoft turns a $7.2 billion investment in Nokia into a $7.6 billion loss. The internet loses its capital letter. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Kaspersky warns about a new variant of an ATM skimmer that leaves no physical evidence. Adding a

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19:22

TechByter Worldwide 2016.05.22: The Surface Pro 4...

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2016/05/22

After 7 months with a Surface Pro tablet, I can recommend it, but perhaps not as enthusiastically as Microsoft would like. If you're a reader who likes to read books on a tablet and you also like to save money and read work by new authors, I have a suggestion. In Short Circuits ... Why can't girls write code? Actually, they can and Girls Who Code has just released several YouTube videos aimed at destroying myths and stereotypes. GoDaddy is acquiring FreedomVoice and will soon be in the telephone

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20:47

TechByter Worldwide 2016.05.15: Web Design: You Can...

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2016/05/15

Xara Web Designer adds site development features that will delight visually oriented designers. You may think that you know who invented e-mail, but the story is probably a bit more complicated than you expect. In Short Circuits ... If you want to upgrade to Windows 10 for free, now is the time to do it. The offer ends this summer. Watson will take on cyber crime. Marketers who talk AT people instead of WITH them may soon find themselves with declining market shares. In Spare Parts (only on the

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19:55

TechByter Worldwide 2016.05.08: The Video Studio in...

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2016/05/08

How to create a high-quality video using just your smart phone. The New York Public Library opens a treasure trove of high-resolution historical images on its website, usable by anyone without cost. In Short Circuits, Opera builds an ad-blocker into its browser, what follows Moore's law might have something to do with Schrodinger's cat, mobile devices get smarter, and "Unplugged" could be coming to YouTube in 2017. In Spare Parts, only on the website: Spreadsheets are useful, but they're not always

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21:24

TechByter Worldwide 2016.05.01: Belt, Suspenders, and...

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2016/05/01

Don't underestimate the importance of backing up your important files more than once. Let's consider the on-line CrashPlan backup system. Not all tablets run Windows or OSX; now there's one that comes with Ubuntu Linux. In Short Circuits, You need a password manager and then you need to be careful not to divulge your master password to the bad guys and a new e-mail program for smart phones could be worth downloading even though it's not exactly perfect. In Spare Parts, only on the website: The FBI

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19:18

TechByter Worldwide 2016.04.24: Power Director, a...

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2016/04/24

I've been looking at a low priced, but uncommonly robust, video editor that unfortunately crashes a bit too often. Still, it might be a good choice for some. In Short Circuits, Maybe Microsoft has finally convinced Intel to fix the video device driver crashes that have plagued Surface users. It appears that Amazon has just challenged Netflix to a duel. Western Digital and Veritas have a private cloud backup system and some high-performing disk drives in a new Gold line. Listening to FM radio on your

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20:14

TechByter Worldwide 2016.04.17: Windows 10: Heading...

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2016/04/17

Microsoft is preparing for Windows 10's first anniversary by incorporating the Linux command line. Google may be dropping its "free" fiber in Kansas City, but its paid offerings go far beyond what traditional cable companies provide and for far less. In Short Circuits, Tips for protecting yourself from ransomware, Microsoft sues the feds in the ongoing battle over privacy versus security, and the BBC says that streaming audio can lead to the purchase of vinyl records. In Spare Parts, only on the

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18:42

TechByter Worldwide 2016.04.10: Ending (Some)...

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2016/04/10

Operating systems and applications come with more annoyances than you can shake a stick at, but I have a stick and I'll shake it at a few of the annoyances I've squashed recently. In Short Circuits, Some cautions about my previous favorite backup application, Carbonite, but no clear winner yet as a successor. Danger from Firefox plug-ins you expect to help or protect you. Samsung starts the year well with the Galaxy 7. In Spare Parts, only on the website: Turning old electronics that you no longer

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18:26

TechByter Worldwide 2016.04.03: Now's the Time to...

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2016/04/03

Nine illustrated tips for preparing to take better pictures, on a vacation or anytime. In Short Circuits: The FBI works around Apple. Finding ways to balance security and privacy in the workplace. In Spare Parts (only on the website): A short history of fraudulent e-mails, Windows 10 is now on 270 million computers, Hololens is shipping if you have $3000, and Bat developer Ritlabs is now in the top 1% of Microsoft developers.

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20:42

TechByter Worldwide 2016.03.27: FBI Overreach Nipped,...

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2016/03/27

Apple seems to have prevailed in the first round of its battle with the FBI over an encrypted phone, but nobody is really a winner. Disk drives with moving parts may be dead, but they don't know it yet. In Short Circuits: Hospitals are being attacked by malware. Longtime Intel CEO Andy Grove has died.The surprise from Adobe that wasn't a surprise. A warning from the US Treasury that wasn't. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Marketing pros may be replaced by robots, trying to make tech support

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22:00

TechByter Worldwide 2016.03.20: Phishing Becomes More...

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2016/03/20

Phishing messages are becoming harder to spot and that makes them more dangerous. From the free Slate application, to Lightroom and Photoshop, and on the Dreamweaver and other apps, Adobe turned on the release fire hose this week. In Short Circuits: One more step remains in the approval process for Western Digital and SanDisk to merge. Increasingly office workers are working from places other than the office. After I figured out what was causing an Amazon video not to play, I explained what I did to

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