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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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23:40

TechByter Worldwide 2014.03.30: Windows XP Ends But...

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2014/03/30

You don't want Windows 8, but support for XP is ending. Now might be the time to consider Linux. In Short Circuits ... Everybody wants a part of the wearables computer market, and that includes Intel. Google signs a deal with the world's biggest maker of optical frames for Google Glass. Facebook wants in on wearable virtual reality. A Turkish court orders the government to stop blocking Twitter. And I put on my Andy Rooney hat to examine support operations.

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TechByter Worldwide 2014.03.23: A Shameless Plug...

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2014/03/23

Browsers are a lot like cars, OK as they are but really not interesting until you add some accessories. Could I interest you in trying a new browser? What if I mention that it's made in China? In Short Circuits: The Khan Academy offers programs designed to help students do better on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, for free. Apple is rumored to be building a watch, but Google is about to bring one to market. FaceBook's DeepFace technology, which is still in development, is as accurate as a human in

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17:51

TechByter Worldwide 2014.03.16: VLC: More than Just a...

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2014/03/16

The media player that does everything for everyone continues to be VLC. That "sophisticated" attack on Target stores turns out to be something that might have been done by script kiddies. The Nexus 7 tablet I bought late last year has turned out to be a valuable addition to my tools. In Short Circuits: As predicted, Amazon Prime price increases 25% and Google goes after online storage business by dropping prices.

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21:24

TechByter Worldwide 2014.03.09: Maybe It's Time to...

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2014/03/09

ThumbsPlus, one of my long-time favorites, stumbled with its previous release, but is back on track with version 9. Telephone companies have done little to oppose National Security Agency spying, but that seems to be changing now. In Short Circuits: Facebook has acquired a company that's planning to manufacture drones, Yahoo says that users will soon be required to have Yahoo accounts instead of using Google or Facebook credentials, and Firefox's market share is down a fraction of a percent, but

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17:40

TechByter Worldwide 2014.03.02: Dropping the Ball,...

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2014/03/02

How many updates are you asked to install every day? From computers and operating systems to DVD players and televisions, they're everywhere. If you're nervous about Windows 8, you'll still be able to buy a Windows 7 system for quite a while. In Short Circuits: The Facebook e-mail address that you probably didn't know you have will soon vanish and Netflix has agreed to pay Comcast's ransom, a decision that's bad for all of us.

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TechByter Worldwide 2014.02.23: Storing Your...

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2014/02/23

Which of the 4 big cloud storage options is right for your files? Spring cleaning time is just around the corner and that applies to your computer, too. In Short Circuits: Nokia makes it possible to never misplace your keys again, real-time high-definition mapping is now possible on a (large) budget, and the FCC is reduced to begging for Net neutrality.

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24:45

TechByter Worldwide 2014.02.16: Desktop Sharing in a...

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2014/02/16

If you still need a replacement for the suddenly discontinued free version of LogMeIn, I have a suggestion. When a hard drive dies, recovery should be quick and easy. Sometimes it is. In Short Circuits: Microsoft renames SkyDrive, but the marketing department seems to have made another bad choice; the deal by Comcast to acquire TimeWarner seemes destined for approval; and malware called Careto sets its sights on high-value targets.

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TechByter Worldwide 2014.02.09: The Bat Roars Back; A...

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2014/02/09

The Bat went through some tough times with version 5, but version 6 restores its position as a leader. You might imagine how surprised I was when I found more than 500 unexpected files on my computer. The latest trick by fraudsters seems to be fake coupons. In Short Circuits, changes are planned for broadband Internet in schools, Yahoo tries to recover from another hacker attack, and rumors of a new high-end Nexus tablet.

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20:49

TechByter Worldwide 2014.02.02: The Screen Capture...

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2014/02/02

Snagit's latest free update raises the bar once again for screen capture programs. The cost of creating out-of-the-world desktop images is less than you might think. In Short Circuits, Google buys high and sells low, the US Justice Department says it's on the trail of the Target hackers, Facebook's profits astound just about everbody, and a malware author faces prison time, but you shouldn't feel any safer.

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29:05

TechByter Worldwide 2014.01.26: Password Mistakes...

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2014/01/26

Many good ways exist to devise a good password, but there are lots of ways to create bad ones, too, and the crooks want you to do the latter. The Federal Communications Commission could appeal the recent Net neutrality ruling. Should it? And in Short Circuits: How to get more out of your cellular provider's data limit. Controlling a TV with your cell phone or tablet. Bank ATMs that run Windows XP (most of them) face a deadline. Goodbye to LogMeIn. And hello to a new music streaming service.

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TechByter Worldwide 2014.01.19: Google's Chrome is...

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2014/01/19

Some new features, including a bit of privacy for the latest version of Google Chrome. The New York Times hits a home run with its websiste update. The Nexus tablet listens when I talk. If you sometimes have trouble sending e-mail, maybe you need another server. In Short Circuits ... I rescind a program recommendation that I made a few weeks ago. (Oops!) And is Net neutrality dead or just wounded?

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26:50

TechByter Worldwide 2014.01.12: Make Your Own Kind of...

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2014/01/12

Have you ever wished you could create your own music? You can! Lifelong learning has been with us since sometime in the 1980s and it's becoming even more important. Fortunately, it's easier to accomplish now. In Short Circuits: The smallest of the 4 cellular providers, T-Mobile, seems to have AT and T quaking in its oversized boots. One well known anti-malware company has acquired another and the combination should worry thieves. Office supplies: The need for many formerly standard supplies has been

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29:50

TechByter Worldwide 2014.01.05: Did You Score a New...

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2014/01/05

If Santa brought you a new camera, maybe you're looking for a way to improve your videos. Coming off a strong year for sales, tablet computers are expected to sell well again this year. So far, by biggest surprise is how useful small tablets are. The United States continues to fall further behind the rest of the world when it comes to Internet speeds, but we continue to pay far more for slower service. In Short Circuits: 2,000,000 websites went offline on New Years Eve, a German news magazine says

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19:37

TechByter Worldwide 2013.12.22: Target Needs to...

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2013/12/22

A huge data breach at Target. For those who need just a little 4G, a solution. A White House panel recommends major NSA changes. And in Short Circuits: Facebook decides to be even more annoying, Delta says passengers won't be allowed to use phones during flight, a car that runs on hydrogen, and an example that shows not all Internet crooks are evil geniuses.

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18:38

TechByter Worldwide 2013.12.15: Surveillance: Some of...

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2013/12/15

Some of the largest Internet companies say government surveillance has gone too far. If you're still using Windows XP, you should update before April. Microsoft wants to help you find a better password. In Short Circuits ... A new version of Firefox has lots of helpful security features. And Adobe has released updates of just about everything photographic.

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TechByter Worldwide 2013.12.08: A Short Course on...

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2013/12/08

Crooks from around the globe want your money. If you'd prefer to keep it, this week's program has some helpful suggestions. This is such an important topic that it's the only topic in the main section. In Short Circuits ... Jeff Bezos and the incredible Amazon drone, Microsoft's NokiaPhone is closer, and yet another music service.

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TechByter Worldwide 2013.11.24: I Khan Do It and You...

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2013/11/24

I lied about not being here this week. A look at a remarkable learning resource. Which is right for you -- IMAP or POP3? IGoogle is gone and IGHome is here. In Short Circuits: The FCC considers allowing cell phones during flight. Amazon challenges Netflix. And -- really -- next week is a bye week.

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29:40

TechByter Worldwide 2013.11.17: Plain-Text Editing Is...

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2013/11/17

My favorite text editor has released a major upgrade. With Thanksgiving approaching, it's time to be thankful for the wealth of free and donation-ware applications that are available. And in Short Circuits ... The Windows 8.1 update that should have been easy turned out to be the hardest, Facebook makes an offer SnapChat has refused, and what a difference an S makes.

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27:27

TechByter Worldwide 2013.11.10: File Encryption You...

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2013/11/10

There's just one report in the main section of today's program because it's such an important topic. I have an iterview with the operator of Bleeping Computer about the threat posed by the CryptoLocker Malware. And in Short Circuits ... The end of Blockbuster and Amazon offers a deal to independent book stores.

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TechByter Worldwide 2013.11.03: MailWasher Fixes Your...

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2013/11/03

If you're tired of spam and would like to make checking your e-mail more efficient, I have a suggestion that will do both. Ghostery is a clever plug-in for all of the major browsers that makes it possible for you to know who's watching when you surf. In Short Circuits, Adobe says its recent hack attack was even worse than thought, allegations about the National Security Agency continue to surface, and following September's recommendations from an advisory committee, the FAA relaxes rules on the use

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