September 27, 2008
(85:48)

On this show Jamey discussed technological advancements, e.g., Internet; WEBTV/MSN TV; screen resolution, e.g., LCD; IPTV; Netflix; Comcast broadband; Digital TV; ARTICLE: 'Pure greed' led spammer to bombard inboxes; ARTICLE: MySpace wins $234 million award in spam case; VoIP; Epinions.com; monitors: analog vs. digital; wireless keyboard/mouse; Windows Media Center; Windows Media Center extender; drives: master/slave; hard drives: IDE vs. SATA; BIOS; modem resetting; Windows Vista: Magnifier and Narrator; TV wall-mounting; HDTV with DVR; TV cable connectivity: HDMI, component, S-video, composite; Blu-Ray; 1080i (interlace scan) vs. 1080p (progressive scan); TV via antenna; DTV; Google Android phone/OS; T-mobile; Cisco WebEx; GoToMeeting; delete cookies; keyloggers; On Screen Keyboard (osk); KeyScrambler; "phone home;" troubleshooting via msconfig; OpenDNS; Boot.ini file; multiple boots; Hotmail within Outlook 2007; blocking sites; HostsMan.

September 20, 2008
(85:05)

On this show Jamey discussed Internet Explorer; Windows Vista roll-back to Windows XP; OS-compatibility; picture resizing; Windows Photo Gallery: Google Picasa; Apple Mac; data back ups; digital files; data storage media options; Blu-Ray;  external hard drives; Carbonite Online Backup; data back ups; NIC card; multi-named fake antivirus program, Win Antivirus 2008; Adobe Flash; Malwarebytes Anti-Malware; social engineering; ARTICLE: Palin's Yahoo Mail Reportedly Published on Wikileaks; Wikileaks; ARTICLE: Conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly's website hacked; encryption; digital certificates: VeriSign, thawte; cell phone synchronization; YAHOO! Mail; HIPAA; Spybot-Search&Destroy: Tea Timer; ARTICLE: Apple mega-patch covers 34 Mac OS X security issues; "blue screen of death;" ARTICLE: Seinfeld, Gates yield stage to real Windows users; Google Chrome (BETA) browser; GoSmoky.com; YELLOWPAGES.COM; Google Maps; GPS devices; Maxtor BlackArmor; password vs. passphrase; IronKey; real vs. fake pop-ups; PC tune-up/maintenance; Ubuntu; Firefox; programs running in background; "Phone Home;" msconfig.

September 13, 2008
(85:01)

On this show Jamey discussed antivirus programs' (eset NOD32 and Trend Micro) update issues: Virus signature update 3435 caused some Windows systems to report permission errors; article: Faulty Trend Micro Update Stops Windows From Booting; Trend Micro support; OpenOffice.org; PortableApps.com; thumb drive/U3 technology; Firefox 3; Microsoft Office; Avast Antivirus; Microsoft Word; Toolbar vs. Ribbon; Windows Vista; Windows 7; trouble shooting: hardware vs. software; computer lockup; DVD/CD spanning; hard drive failure/restore feature; RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks); computer backup; external hard drives; malware; bad hard drive sectors; drive cloning; Google Chrome (BETA) browser; Internet Explorer conflicts; IE8 Beta; announcement: taping episode of Comcast C2 TV's "The Computer Guy" at Barnes & Noble, Saturday, September 20 at 2pm; eset NOD32; article: 'OBAMA SEX TAPE' E-MAIL IS DANGEROUS VIRUS; fake antivirus programs; commercials re: cleaning your computer; Vista conflict w/Hotmail; IE7: Trusted Sites; Microsoft: "Send Report" vs. "Don't Send Report;" registry; Apple Mac vulnerabilities; article: iTunes 8 takes down Vista with 'blue screen of death'; article: Flight attendants want porn banned from Wi-Fi flights; ZDNet; "The Computer Guy" LIVE call-in show on Comcast C2 TV.

September 6, 2008
(85:21)

On this show Jamey discussed hurricane activity: Gustav, Hanna & Ike; power supply damage; fake antivirus programs, e.g., Smart Antivirus 2009; "fraud" economy; fake websites; ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers); e-mail spam; fraud watch; Boot sector/Boot.ini file; PS2 vs. USB; BIOS (Basic Input/Output System); wireless computing/printing; wireless access points; OpenOffice.org; PortableApps.com; U3 technology; Flash drives; Microsoft Office 2003; OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer); Windows OS: Windows 7, Vista & XP; software licensing; Java; ActiveX; Secunia PSI; Firefox 3; Run commands; msconfig; backing up data; System Restore points; registry; system files; hard drive performance; defragmenter; scan disk; disk cleanup; audio/sound card driver issue; mirror imaging; disk array controller; RAID controller card (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks); Acronis; Bare Metal Restore; Norton Ghost; Windows Live OneCare; Napster; Creative Labs; software validation/reactivation; motherboard updates; Windows XP SP3; Microsoft Update: Express vs. Custom; Review: IE8 Beta 2; high speed Internet: Comcast, BellSouth DSL, Knology, Sprint; Alltel; Google Chrome (BETA) browser; "The Computer Guy" LIVE call-in show on Comcast C2 TV.

August 30, 2008
(84:28)

On this show Jamey discussed e-mail: Send/Receive; spam filters; Spyware Terminator; former ISPs (Internet Service Providers); article: Comcast to Cap Data Transfers at 250 GB Starting October 1; Windows Updates; wireless router; announcement: Comcast C2 TV's "The Computer Guy" on location at Barnes & Noble Saturday, September 20 @ 2pm; Maxtor BlackArmor; data backup options; video content proposed for SSD website; Windows Movie Maker; HDTV; HDMI connection; DVR; TiVo; Windows software licensing; OEM version (Original Equipment Manufacturer); software activation; Microsoft Office Suite: Home and Student 2007; editable PDF file (Portable Document Format); Corel WordPerfect; article: Spam is King; spam blocking vs. spam filtering; trojans; Sophos; article: Hackers Resort to Kidnap Spam; Vista Ultimate: 32-bit vs. 64-bit; Dual Boot; Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 (theultimatesteal); http vs. https; Microsoft toll-free support phone #s (Windows Vista Small Business, Windows Vista SP1, Windows XP SP3 and IE7); power supply; "The Computer Guy" on Comcast C2 TV.

August 23, 2008
(79:39)

On this show Jamey discussed the article: "iPod nano causes fires"; battery recalls; Consumer Product Safety Commission; Spyware Terminator; Malwarebytes; real-time protection; Symantec Norton Antivirus; AOL; computer choices: desktop vs. laptop; monitor view: portrait vs. landscape; laptop charging dock; power options; cybersquatting: typosquatting (URL hijacking); malware; hardware/software incompatibilities; system requirements; 32-bit vs. 64-bit programs; wireless access points/signal strength; telephone & fax configurations; digital sender; PDF (Portable Document Format); cellular/satellite access; Open DNS; phishing sites; external hard drives: Maxtor BlackArmor and Seagate; data encryption/data recovery; password vs. passphrase; Kingston Data Traveler BlackBox USB Flash Drive; deleting shortcut icons; password protection; keyloggers; "The Computer Guy" on Comcast C2 TV.

August 16, 2008
(84:04)

On this show Jamey discussed Windows Updates; Apple Mac; Windows XP SP2; Automatic Updates: Windows XP vs. Vista; Microsoft Update: Express vs. Custom; Administrator rights; Microsoft Patch Tuesday; Vista Ultimate; Vista SP1; BitLocker Drive Encryption; GUI (graphical user interface); keyloggers; password protection; Firefox: IE Tab; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; Consumer Reports; password encryption; OSK (On Screen Keyboard); print driver updates; Windows Movie Maker; Microsoft Photo Story 3; password options; registry; Registry Mechanic; Restore Points; Stand by (power option); Keyboard: Device Driver; Device Manager; Service Hosts; Spybot Search & Destroy; Windows Sysinternals; Sysinternals Process Utilities; Task Manager: Processes (CPU and Memory Usage); Internet Explorer: Temporary Internet Files, also, restore defaults; plug-ins; Mozilla Firefox 3; Malware Campaign Moves From CNN To MSNBC; fake antivirus programs, e.g., Antivirus 2008/2009; security question-&-answer combinations; game patches; Linux OS; "The Computer Guy" on Comcast C2 TV.

August 9, 2008
(84:06)

On this show Jamey discussed fake antivirus programs, e.g., Antivirus 2008/2009 & Win Antivirus; fake "update" warnings; Adobe Media Player; Outlook Express; Windows Mail; Adobe Flash Player; plug-in/applet; Microsoft Silverlight; Apple QuickTime; Mozilla Firefox; mpeg, Microsoft PowerPoint; multiple browser windows; Adobe products; Apple Safari browser; toolbar risks; Yahoo Mail; iTunes; MSN Messenger; OSK (On Screen Keyboard)/password protection; TSA (Transportation Security Administration) re: lost laptop; passport application/police report security breach; social security number privacy; Children's ID theft: September 8 on Comcast C2; search engines: Cuil, Google, Yahoo; McAfee SiteAdvisor; Google toolbar; EULA (End User License Agreement); wireless encryption options; involuntary rebooting; Patch Tuesday (Microsoft); Microsoft Update: Express vs. Custom; Evilgrade malware; DRM (Digital Rights Management); updates: automatic vs. manual, installation process, and Microsoft & non-Microsoft; New Worms Attack Facebook, MySpace Users; zombie; botnet; updates notification settings; "The Computer Guy" on Comcast C2 TV.

August 2, 2008
(83:53)

On this show Jamey discussed protecting private/personal information; LIVE 5 News story: fake antivirus programs, e.g., Antivirus 2008/2009 & Win Antivirus; storm-related power issues; data backup; Windows LIVE OneCare; Windows XP; Office apps: subscription-based service; perpetual license; Microsoft Office Suites: Home & Student; Apple iPhone 3G; Outlook/Outlook Express; webmail; Apple store; Apple iPod/iTunes; compromised computers; Sandboxie; Cuil search; McAfee SiteAdvisor; Yahoo; Google; Computer Solutions LIVE via News/Talk 1250 WTMA; Apple patches DNS flaw, 16 other holes; Windows Vista: System Requirements (RAM); computers: high end vs. low end; memory chips; Belarc Advisor; wireless broadband services; wireless router; SunCom; Windows XP O.E.M. version; Microsoft Virtual PC; Linux Ubuntu; malware detection programs; real-time protection; Spybot SEARCH & DESTROY including TeaTimer; Malwarebytes; Jamey's Tips, Tricks and Links; ESET Online Scanner; extended warranties; Websense Security Labs; "The Computer Guy".

July 26, 2008
(84:06)

On this show Jamey discussed fake antivirus programs, e.g., Antivirus 2008/2009 & Win Antivirus; credit card fraud; popup malware; System Restore, rebooting, reformatting; viruses; RAM; SmitFraud; Outlook Express profile; Bank of America ShopSafe; popup blocker; IE8 Beta; "The Computer Guy" on Comcast C2 TV; Sandboxie; Internet Explorer vs. Firefox; Firefox 3.0; ActiveX; viruses, malware (e.g., spyware & ransomware), worms, trojans; "Spam King" dead in murder-suicide; browser Favorites/Bookmarks; desktop icons; User Accounts, e.g., Administrator; jpeg; digital photography; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash; Java; Windows Updates; Control Panel: Add or Remove Programs; Secunia; cable: sync cell phone-to-computer; Bluetooth; Linux Ubuntu; Windows 98; Uninstall issue: registry; wireless networking/router; ping; firewall; folder options, e.g., View; Windows Me; boot errors; thumb drive; safe computing; Seagate; Western Digital; Add or Remove Programs: "Sort by" & "Show updates;" ESET NOD32 Antivirus; data transfer options, e.g., USB cable.

July 19, 2008
(83:06)

On this show Jamey discussed Internet, e-mail and credit card scams & frauds with special guest, U. S. Secret Service-Resident Agent in Charge, John Kenney; craigslist; bank debit card ID theft; credit card receipt impropriety; Aloha Software; American Express Travelers Cheques; AAA Visa TravelMoney Card; ATM use; biometrics; disposable/temporary credit cards; Social Security privacy; multiple monitors; video cards; Antivirus 2009 (rogue anti-spyware program); SmitFraud; Limbo 2 (trojan); Microsoft Outlook 2007; Microsoft Office 2007 SP1; System Restore; drive-wiping; DDR RAM; ZoneAlarm Conflicts With Latest Microsoft Update; Vista Narrator; keyboard short cuts: Alt+Tab and Win+Tab; downgrade Windows Vista to XP; iPhone; remote wipe/kill pill; "The Computer Guy" on Comcast C2.

July 12, 2008
(83:44)

On this show Jamey discussed Windows Service Packs: Vista SP1 & XP SP3; Automatic Updates; Accounts: User vs. Administrator; Restart (reboot); TV: Analog-to-Digital conversion; McAfee Security; wireless router; password protection; WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2); router switches & ports; IPv4 vs. IPv6 (Internet Protocol version); IP addresses: public vs. private, permanent/persistent, static vs. dynamic; power: supply, options, interruptions; IncrediMail; Windows Vista SP1; Windows 7; HD Radio; drive partitioning; virus scanning; Security: Mac vs. PC; rootkit; external storage, e.g., Seagate; Antivirus Software: ESET NOD32, Kaspersky, Avast, AVG, Norton; data breach compromise via LimeWire; keyboard/mouse issue; USB external device; NETGEAR; online backup; Adobe Reader; USB 2.0 hubs; iTunes; Amazon MP3; iPod Touch; Spammers use threat of U.S. invasion of Iran for a Trojan attack; Sandboxie.

June 28, 2008
(85:03)

On this show Jamey discussed Firefox 3.0; tabbed browsing; ActiveX; IE7; IE Tab; magicJack; Vonage; VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol); digital cameras (SLR type), e.g., Canon; photo memory card; card reader (external); camera batteries; Firefox features: One-Click Bookmarking, Instant Web Site ID; Smart Location Bar; Password Manager; Full Zoom; Improved Performance; favicon; AT&T/BellSouth; Windows Task Manager; Services (Microsoft Console); Firefox: Bookmarks (sorting); IE7: Add Tab Group to Favorites; DSL: filters; Microsoft to stop selling Windows XP (retail) June 30; MSN Movies; Downgrade: Vista to XP; Windows OS on Apple Mac (dual boot); Microsoft Office 2003 vs. 2007; OpenOffice.org; Microsoft Office: Menus vs. Ribbons; software licensing; Intuit TurboTax; Lotus 1-2-3; Computer Solutions: download past shows; Vista licensing options; Flock web browser; storm-related power outages/data backup options, e.g., tape drives; modem protection; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/battery backup; Palm Pilot; Vista: Control Panel>>Sync Center; Computer Guy on Comcast C2 TV.

June 21, 2008
(84:58)

On this show Jamey discussed Windows Vista; iPod Touch; network security; data encryption; data backup; USB flash drive (thumb drive); all-in-one device; Add or Remove Programs; software & driver updates; saved data; Terminal Services; video card/Nvidia incompatibility; video drivers; wireless issues; wireless access points; printing/scanning; DSL: copper vs. fiber optic; Mac vs. PC; Windows XP era ends June 30; Windows Vista; Vista: Overview; Vista to XP downgrade; Vista: compare editions; security patches; void warranty; Windows Defender; Internet Explorer 7; video viewing options: HDMI/DVI; Linux; Windows Media Center; Media Center Extender; Microsoft Office; OpenOffice.org; Corel WordPerfect; business security; Microsoft Money; touch screen; tablet PC; high-speed wireless access.

June 7, 2008
(83:55)

On this show Jamey discussed the National Hurricane Center; the South Carolina Emergency Management System; Windows XP SP3; slipstream; SATA hard drive; Adobe Flash Player; Microsoft Silverlight; Patch Tuesday/Windows Updates; printing: borders and margins; printer drivers; Windows: XP Pro vs. Vista vs. Windows 7; upgrades: OS & applications; Vista incompatibilities; Apple Mac; Windows XP Home; ultra low-cost PC; Linux; subscription-based service; Software as a Service (SaaS); UAC (User Account Control); registry settings; Windows Vista SP1; Adobe; Alltel & Verizon merger?; VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol); Microsoft Office alternatives: OpenOffice.org, Zoho, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat; document reformatting; printer issue; memory card (photo) magicJack; hazardous materials (e.g., lead); RoHS; Windows Me; Office Live; AOL via Outlook Express; Thunderbird.

May 31, 2008
(84:11)

On this show Jamey discussed Windows Vista; Windows XP SP2; speed tests via speedtest.net and dslreports.com; router; Power over Ethernet (PoE); Windows XP SP3; Windows Vista SP1; BellSouth (AT&T) FastAccess DSL; Adobe Flash update; Adobe Flash Player; keylogger; Microsoft updates; Java; processing power; multiple drives; video cards; network cards; motherboards; power supplies; screen savers and wallpaper; web beacon; progress bar; cookies; temporary internet files; power options; green computing; video card power supply; gaming requirements; AOL Uninstaller; Add or Remove Programs; drive cloning/partitioning: Norton Ghost; Acronis; bare metal restore; SmitFraud virus; drive failure; server; Tips, Tricks & Links; Secunia; F11 (Function key); search options e.g., telephone number; website shortcuts; Google maps; AVG free anti-virus; Safe Mode; AOL password; IE7 AutoComplete; password protection.

May 10, 2008
(83:44)

On this show Jamey discussed broadcasting LIVE from Pizza Inn, North Charleston, SC; equipment disposal/donation, e.g., Goodwill; drive scrubber; Windows XP SP3; Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Retail Management System); NetZero; backing up data; Secunia; Adobe Flash Player; Java; network-aware; keyloggers; thumb drives; external hard drives; Windows updates; Yahoo SearchScan; McAfee SiteAdvisor; APC UPS; NOD32 Antivirus Software; Microsoft Fingerprint Reader; digital picture frames; memory cards; formatting; On Screen Keyboard; Scan Disk/Check Disk; Disk Cleanup; Defragmentation; Skype; Add or Remove Programs; popups/viruses; Windows Task Manager; safely closing windows via keyboard shortcuts; Remote Access; Bluetooth keyboard; wireless encryption; Grand Theft Auto 4; Sandboxie; Virtual PC; AutoComplete re: User names/Passwords; memory card reader; ESET Threat Center; Trident Tech/Computer Training.

May 3, 2008
(84:53)

On this show Jamey discussed Anti-spam/Anti-virus software; iHateSpam; CLOUDMARK; wireless router; Cisco; motherboard battery; EarthLink; LAN (Local Area Network) vs. WAN (Wide Area Network); IP addresses; INTEROP; wireless monitor; network security; LimeWire; Adobe; laptop wireless encryption, e.g., WPA/WPA2; IP address security/DNS (Domain Name System); Windows XP SP3 & Vista SP1; Microsoft Dynamics RMS (Retail Management System); Automatic Updates; patches; spyware, e.g. social engineering; crimeware; SmitFraud & variants; antivirus heuristics & signatures; network cards; computer/TV connection (S-Video, Component, HDMI); Windows Media Center; Windows Movie Maker; virus protection; BellSouth broadband DSL; municipal WiFi; BlueSkyPhone.com; Broadband: Cable & DSL; Dish Network; Hard drives: SATA vs. IDE; parallel ports; USB-to-Parallel adapter; floppy disk controller; drive-by attack; IE8 beta; common sense: e-mail/web browsing; McAfee SiteAdvisor; Computer Solutions, Saturday, May 10, remote broadcast LIVE from Pizza Inn, North Charleston, SC.

April 26, 2008
(83:47)

On this show Jamey discussed the Computer Solutions, Saturday, May 10, remote broadcast LIVE from Pizza Inn, North Charleston, SC; Windows XP SP3; Windows Vista; Windows 7; System Properties; Windows Updates; Microsoft downloads; Secunia; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash Player; security vulnerabilities; Shut Down options; Windows Task Manager; Computer drives; Recovery Software/Backup Disks; Vista Ultimate; memory upgrade; Quicken; Microsoft Money; photo sharing/organizing: Google Picasa, Picasa Web Albums, Microsoft Photo Story 3; Sandboxie; Virtual PC; Ubuntu; Linux; ActiveX vs. Java; Firefox; OpenOffice.org; Corel WordPerfect; hp driver and firmware updates; automatic backups; hard drive failure; thumb drives; Google; McAfee SiteAdvisor; laptop screen; laptop batteries; password security; password manager, IronKey: database encryption; algorithm; WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy); news article: Customs May Search Laptops Without Warrants; file/folder encryption.

April 19, 2008
(73:25)

On this show Jamey discussed today's remote broadcast LIVE from Asset Integration Consultants; Summerville Police Department re: ID Theft: e.g., credit cards; Shred-it; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/battery backup by APC; NOD32 Antivirus Software; donating risks (computers); hard drive wiping; password protection; hard drive failure; data backup; drive mirroring/RAID technology (Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or sometimes "Independent") Disks); controller card; vishing/phishing; VoIP (Voice over IP); blocked senders; domain name spoofing; Outlook/Outlook Express; protecting financial data; web security; OSK (On Screen Keyboard); PDF file (Portable Document Format); ID theft: debit/credit card; Credit Report verification; Internet/e-mail scams: e.g., Nigerian, pre-approved credit card, lottery, phishing, items for sale, employment search overpayments, disaster relief, travel, pyramid/chain letters, computer money-maker schemes; junk mail filtering; unsubscribing; web beacon; Read receipt; e-mail tracking options; calendar spam.

April 12, 2008
(83:50)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions, Saturday, April 19, remote broadcast LIVE from Asset Integration Consultants; Shred-it; NOD32 Antivirus Software; monitor: Sleep Mode/Hibernation; Display Properties: Screensaver; Vonage; VoIP (Voice over IP); Taskbar; cooling fan; router/DNS; router hijacking; ESET online scan; e-mail blockers/filters; Safe Senders list; remote access; video card; Task Manager; Graphics Card driver/management; registry; changing password; log on/off; TurboTax; e-filing; Adobe; OS (Operating System) downgrading: Windows Vista/XP; computer video: analog vs. digital; monitor: wide-screen format; Windows Vista Sidebar (gadgets); monitor: CRT (refresh rate) vs. flat screen (response time); screen/native resolution; TV: analog-to-digital conversion; FCC Fines Retailers for Selling Analog TVs; Digital TV conversion; .gov vs. .com; Apple iPod security; Administrative Rights; router/firewall; Web Page Can Take Over Your Router; DNS Server; router: default username & password; password vs. passphrase; router VPN; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash Player; Microsoft OS in 2009, code-named Windows 7; Windows XP availability: deadline extended; Windows XP vs. Vista; illegal copying CDs/DVDs.

April 5, 2008
(85:06)

On this show Jamey discussed Windows: XP SP3 and Vista SP1; patches vs. Service Pack; John Quincy Productions: e-mail or web site; System Properties; Nigerian/other scams; Wireless-N router/network card: Linksys, D-Link, Cisco, NETGEAR; computer/TV connections: analog vs. digital; HDMI; Windows Media Center; web/TV content; Windows XP SP2; Windows Updates; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/battery back up; power failure/brownout; entry points; grounded computer; power management: Standby; "green" computers; router ports; RAM (memory) Kingston, Crucial; error checking; Temporary Internet Files; cache; registry; System Restore; IE7/Outlook Express; online scans: ESET, Panda Nanoscan/activescan; cookies; defrag (Disk Defragmenter); scan disk; Accessibility: Magnifier/Narrator; Accessibility Options: Sticky Keys; Administrator; Safe Mode; NOD32 Antivirus Software; TV: analog-to-digital conversion; SPAMMY getmyfreelaptop.com; personal information disclosure; Microsoft: Patch Tuesday; Windows Vista SP1; Automatic Updates: enable or disable; malware removal; Internet Explorer 7; antivirus software; online radio; firewall; Task Manager: CPU/Memory Usage; RAM: memory types.

March 29, 2008
(85:15)

On this show Jamey discussed Microsoft Windows Vista SP1; Automatic Updates; Search engines, e.g., Google; Bookmarks/Favorites; Palm Treo; folder permissions; Terminal Services: remote user/remote access; document scanning; OCR (optical character recognition) software; editable document; Nuance ScanSoft PaperPort; Adobe PageMaker; MS Word; Corel WordPerfect; msconfig; Safe Mode: Administrator; mouse port; On Screen Keyboard (OSK); keylogger; WiFi network; walled garden/User Agreement; Internet Options: Advanced tab/Restore defaults and Security tab/Trusted Sites; text justification/alignment; Taskbar; games: Command and Conquer; Safari web browser; hard drive failure; backing up data: external hard drive, thumb drive, CD, DVD including Blu-Ray; virus-infected e-mail; Smiley/emoticons toolbar; ESET NOD32 Antivirus Software; desktop icons/shortcuts; Windows Vista SP1: uninstalling; also, via Automatic Updates; System Recovery via Symantec Norton Ghost; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; Add or Remove Programs (XP)/ Programs and Features (Vista); privacy issues; text messaging; Firefox patches/new version; domain registration; Network Solutions; ESET; ESET Smart Security; and laptop fan/cooling.

March 15, 2008
(84:06)

On this show Jamey discussed Online antivirus scanners, e.g., ESET NOD32, available via SSD Tips, Tricks & Links; computer purchase/support: desktop vs. laptop; Apple Macintosh vs. Windows PC, e.g., Dell & Gateway; wireless security/router. e.g., Linksys; encryption: WPA2, Wireless-G, Wireless-N; firmware/release notes; Administrator Usernames/Passwords; Password vs Passphrase; College/University computer Make-&-Model requirements/policies; hard drive "click of death;" Restore-CD: updates, service packs, patches; thumb/flash drive; S.M.A.R.T. system (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology); antivirus software/security suites: Norton, McAfee, NOD32; System Requirements: minimum vs. recommended; self-installation telephone filters: BellSouth DSL; DOS windows/errors; registry; browser views; free online TV: FreeTube; HDTV (High Definition TV) connections; Circuit City HD/DVD exchange program; Sound Blaster card: driver; Safe Mode; PDF (Portable Document Format) file: Adobe Acrobat Reader; editable region; Windows/Office updates via office.microsoft.com; Excel patches; Microsoft Outlook; Virtual Memory; Disk Cleanup; Defragmentation; Internet Security: Trusted Sites; webpage printing: Page Setup/Margins; processors: Intel vs. AMD; Intel Quad-Core; judge rules against accused spyware distributor; FreeTV.com.

March 8, 2008
(84:19)

On this show Jamey discussed ESET; NOD32 Antivirus Software; studio guest, Randy Abrams/ESET; viruses & other malware; social engineering; McAfee SiteAdvisor; e-cards; Adobe Acrobat Reader; registry; backup data; Windows Updates; Windows Genuine Advantage program; IE 6 vs. IE 7 vs. IE 8 Beta; Master Boot Record; USB thumb drive; worm, rootkit & keylogger; ESET ThreatSense; generic detection; heuristics; scanners; malware (malicious software) motivation; (ro)bot/botnet; phishing; RAT (Remote Automation Tool/Trojan); Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack & Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack; mega-botnet unleashed; Antivirus upgrades: definitions and product; Generic 9 Trojan; ESET online scanner; real-time protection; podcasts; logic bomb; virus payload; thumb drive security; Apple iPod; Napster; Google; Windows AutoRun; user interface; ESET Smart Security; Antispyware: Windows Defender, Spybot-Search&Destroy & CounterSpy; Daylight Saving Time; file associations; laptop repair; ESET: security related questions via e-mail; ESET Threat Center; detection/correction re: software vulnerabilities via Secunia; ESET guest re: malware detection & protection, 3/10 - 3/17/08, on "The Computer Guy" on Comcast C2.

March 1, 2008
(82:51)

On this show Jamey discussed Engadget; trojan-infected picture frames; BestBuy/Insignia digital picture frames: infected; About.com; questionable hard drive activity: automatic updates (e.g., patches, service packs), malware, keylogger; QuickTime; IE7: conflict with QuickBooks; PDF (Portable Document Format) file: Adobe Acrobat Reader; Microsoft Word; Corel WordPerfect; security risk: Adobe; Satellite TV: DirectTV & WildBlue; "required" downloads; digital signature; multiple profiles/shared computers: risk; Boot.ini file; ACT! Contact Manager; password recovery tools; Windows Updates: error code; .NET Framework; wireless networking; cellular router card; safeguarding/securing password: e.g., IronKey; hardware/software diagnostics & repair; laptop battery life; BIOS (basic input-output system); Vista SP1; Restore Points; data backup; AOL; power management options: Hibernate vs. Suspend/Standby; maximize a window; IRS phish warning; .gov vs. .com; preview: next week's guest, ESET re: NOD32 Antivirus Software.

February 23, 2008
(84:21)

On this show Jamey discussed wireless access points; FREE security tool to help secure your computer from software vulnerabilities; license code error; Ozdok trojan/Mega-D botnet; defragmentation; Satellite Speed Internet: WildBlue & DISH Network; Microsoft Office activation; wireless network security; router default settings; hands-free credit card theft; Remote Access/Remote Support; hard drive reformatting; laptop issue: power options; download issue: printer software; virus scam alert; High Definition DVD format war: HD DVD vs. Blu-Ray; laptop wake up; Vista desktop icons: e.g., Trash Can; Vista SP1: functionality issue; Vista SP1: affected programs; Vista SP1: prerequisites; Vista SP1: more on prerequisites; Vista SP1: more on functionality issues.

February 16, 2008
(84:11)

On this show Jamey discussed High Definition DVD: HD DVD vs. Blu-Ray; keyboard & mouse connections; ports: USB vs. PS/2; malware; AOL Instant Messenger; CDs: CD-R vs. CD-RW; Intel processors; drive formatting vs. wiping; DBAN; laptop router encryption: WEP, WPA/WPA2, CCMP, 802.11a,g, n; Password protection; NOD32 Antivirus; Backing up data; greeting card trojan; external hard drives: Western Digital, Seagate/Maxtor; power: USB vs. AC; Windows Media Player codec; copyrighting; Winamp; memory upgrade; Belarc Advisor; Kingston memory; wireless-N router, e.g., Linksys; router range: 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8. GHz.; computer training; Carbonite Online Backup; uninstaller; Jungle Disk; native resolution (monitor); change zoom level: IE7/Internet Explorer 7, Firefox; Windows Live Mail; e-mail Profile; OS (Operating System): Linux, Vista, XP, Leopard; Apple/Mac service centers; wireless repeater; wireless access point; SSD Tips, Tricks & Links.

February 9, 2008
(84:17)

On this show Jamey discussed moving a hard drive to another computer; dual booting; rebooting; keyboard/mouse; recovery disks; BellSouth e-mail; computer repair service; Administrator Password; fingerprint reader; thumb drive/authentication; smart card reader; virus reinfection/drive reformatting; Antivirus: McAfee; Norton; wireless router; Internet connections; web surfing; e-mail; Sandboxie; Windows XP SP2; backing up data (e.g., photos); QuickBooks; network risks; router/VLAN; junk mail/spam filtering: e.g., Cloudmark; virus spreading; network security risks: e.g., thumb drive; VPN; macro virus; DVR transfer capabilities; video capture card; SD (Standard Definition) vs. HD; craigslist; AutoComplete settings: e.g., User names and passwords on forms; fingerprint scanner; e-mail attachments; Valentine's Day Storm Worm; RNAV (Remove Norton Antivirus); CD vs. DVD+R or DVD-R; web mail; Microsoft Outlook; Device Manager; Disk Defragmenter; Error Checking; Printer adjustments; OSK (On Screen Keyboard); Firefox: new version/patches; QuickTime.