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Podcast S9E04 – FBI wants you to cover your webcam,...

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2016/09/24

Mike and Tara cover many topics in this episode, from the FBI telling us to cover our webcams to Alexa apparently being a sexist depiction of women?

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1:29:02

Podcast S9E02 – Phones, phones, and more phones!

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2016/09/13

Phones, phones, phones! This week Mike and Tara discuss all things smart phones, from the exploding Note 7 and the iPhone 7 (sans headphone jack) to a phone which claims to have some pretty outrageous specs.

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1:27:57

Podcast S9E01 – Interview with GraphLock + The Future...

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2016/09/07

This week we celebrate the debut of Season 9 of the Computer Guru Show, as well as chat with the kind folks from GraphLock and discuss the future of automation in the workplace!

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1:29:42

Podcast S8E52 – iPhone hack steals all your data,...

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2016/08/29

This week Mike goes over the newest iPhone exploit, which allows attackers to gain root-level access with a single click, as well as a strange case of a Chinese man who attempted to destroy the internet rather than face embarrassment online.

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1:28:57

Podcast S8E51 – The Death of Gawker, ICANN Leaves the...

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2016/08/22

On this week’s episode, Mike, the crew and Tara discuss the impact of the USA losing supervisory control of ICANN, Gawker’s demise, and Comcast’s revelation that gigabit internet is feasible for them, after all.

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1:28:57

Podcast S8E50 – Is your webcam being used to spy on you?

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2016/08/16

This week Mike and Tara discuss the dangers of setting up a home network incorrectly – specifically the possibility that people on the internet are spying on you through your webcam. The Guru also takes phone calls from our listeners and solves their technology problems.

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1:29:23

Podcast S8E49 – Kanye West & Ikea, Olympics...

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2016/08/08

This week Mike, the crew and Tara discuss the latest example of Kanye West’s rampant megalomania, Rio’s attempt to censor the internet from Olympics memes, and Microsoft’s decision to sell the Hololens publicly for the first time, among other stories, tech news, and listener calls. Hololens Demos:

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1:28:58

Podcast S8E48 – Net Neutrality Woes & Windows 10...

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2016/08/01

This week the crew and Tara are out, so Mike has a guest on to help with the show as well as to discuss recent Net Neutrality issues and the recent Windows 10 upgrade deadline.

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1:29:01

Podcast S8E47 – MergeVR Interview + Headset Giveaway

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2016/07/25

This week we sit down with Andrew from MergeVR to discuss their awesome virtual reality headset, as well as to officially start the giveaway for the headset they were so kind to send us. We learn a lot of cool things about MergeVR and the future of mobile VR in general, so check it out!

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1:36:32

Podcast S8E45 – Woman Threatens to Kill Stephen...

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2016/07/11

This week Mike and Tara discuss a woman who was recently detained for making death threats against Stephen Hawking, more Windows 10 update woes, a new threat for Mac users which could turn their machines into a botnet, and more.

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1:28:23

Podcast S8E44 – Microsoft Gets Sued + Useful Utilities

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2016/07/05

This week Mike is 100% less sick and 100% more energetic! We talk about Microsoft’s recent fail which cost them $10,000 in settlement money, as well as list off some of our favorite useful utilities.

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1:28:46

Podcast S8E43 – Netflix considers ads, Classic...

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2016/06/28

This week Tara and Mike discuss everything from a recent poll which shows that 74% of Netflix subscribers would rather cancel than see ads, to a new edition of a classic video game, and more. Mike also goes on a small tirade regarding the DNC’s recent hack and the fallout which is continuing to land […]

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1:30:25

Podcast S8E42 – Back to 2 hours! Internet is a...

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2016/06/20

We’re back to two hours! That’s right, the Computer Guru Show is once again a two hour program. This means more time for tech news, your calls, and much more. This week, we’re talking about censorship on the internet, a recent ruling which finally treats internet service as a utility, the DNC hack which puts […]

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Podcast S8E41 – Change your passwords – JUST DO IT!

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2016/06/13

In wake of the many hacks, password dumps, leaks, attacks, and data breaches, Mike is taking this episode to remind you why it’s imperative that you take measures to secure your online persona. Use two factor authentication and change your passwords frequently!

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Podcast S8E40 – The EU gives Facebook, YouTube &...

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2016/06/07

On this week’s episode, Mike and the crew discuss the EU’s decision to require the top social networking sites (Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter among others) to censor “hate speech”. We discuss this and its many far-reaching implications, as well as other tech news. We also take your calls live!

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Podcast S8E39 – Crazy Anti-Hacker Laws + The Need For...

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2016/05/31

This week Mike talks about a crazy anti-hacker law which is so broad in scope that it stops people from recovering their own passwords or rooting their phones. The Guru also talks about the absolute need for data security, and why hard limits on how long data can be stored would be great for everyone. […]

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Podcast S8E38 – Frivolous Copyright Lawsuits,...

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2016/05/23

This week, the Guru goes on the warpath over frivolous copyright lawsuits, lawmakers who just don’t understand what “the cloud” is (and isn’t), “Where’s the Fair Use?”, and more. He’s fired up, he’s angry, and heads will roll.

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Podcast S8E37 – Lyft gets ready to test self driving...

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2016/05/16

On this week’s episode of the Computer Guru Show, Mike, Tara & the crew discuss IBM’s new macromolecule which could prevent all viruses in one shot, Lyft’s plan to partner with GM for self-driving car test in the coming year, the recent Hyperloop test, and more. Plus, the Guru takes your questions and offers solutions […]

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Podcast S8E36 – Use Tor? The FBI wants to search your...

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2016/05/09

On this week’s episode of the Computer Guru Show, the crew fills in for Tara who is out sick. Mike and crew discuss the impending attempt by the US Government to make Tor usage grounds for the FBI to search your computer, as well as an Apple exec’s strange Twitter rant about how we’re all […]

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