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Computer Solutions - Past Shows


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June 6, 2009
(87:46)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; Intel Conference in Atlanta, GA; Intel processor, Nehalem EX; Microsoft Home Server; server vs. computer; Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM); AIM (AOL Instant Messenger); mirroring; remote access; Microsoft Exchange Server; P-2-P Network; sales personnel vs. technicians; Terminal Services; Entertainment outlets/access: Video On Demand (VOD), Netflix, Amazon, Blockbuster; HDMI cable connection/signal; hard drive failure; boot CD/recovery CD; wireless router; purchases: online vs. big-box store; Internet connection: dial-up vs. high speed; Windows Media Center; Hulu; cable connectivity: S-video vs. HDMI; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; Netflix: selections; Windows 7 vs. Windows XP/Vista, Apple Mac, Linux; Microsoft Download Center; Microsoft Virtual PC; July 2009 Computer Giveaway; Microsoft Bing (new Search engine); John Quincy Productions; MSN Movies; Excite Movies; boot disk/Fdisk; Linux Ubuntu; Firefox; OpenOffice.org; search terms; Bing Cashback; Customer Service phone numbers; search results: Best match; [ARTICLE] Microsoft plans jumbo patch day next week; Automatic Updates; IE8 Blocker Tool Kit; IE8: Phishing/SmartScreen Filter and Domain Highlighting; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

May 30, 2009
(87:46)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; WiFi Internet/solar radio: available at C. Crane; hurricane season; DTV/battery-powered TV; RadioShack; car inverter; Nintendo; Best Buy; optical/DVD drive; Add or Remove Programs; Java; Secunia PSI (Personal Software Inspector); Adobe Reader downloads; bad sectors (hard drive); boot CD, e.g., BartPE; ISO; high speed Internet Service Providers: HughesNet, WildBlue; IE8 issues, e.g., Internet Explorer cannot display this web page; IE8: Compatibility View; toolbars: Google, MSN, Yahoo!; Popup Blocker; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; Disk Defragmenter; Disk Cleanup; Safe Mode; non-Windows Disk Defragmenters: Diskeeper, PerfectDisk, Norton Speed Disk; hard drive formatting; JAM Software/TreeSize Free; magicJack; Skype; SpaceMonger; Outlook Express: Import/Export Messages and/or Address Book; Contact Jamey Mellis via Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: Call (843) 556-4720; Annual Credit Report; IE8: InPrivate Browsing; BIOS (Basic Input Output System); SSD (Solid State Drives); camera card formatting; Microsoft Image Composite Editor; TV over-the-air card; Windows Vista SP2; Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

May 16, 2009
(88:04)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; KeyScramber Personal; AOL; battery recalls; HP: Replacement programs and product recalls; CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission): HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply); Searchme; McAfee SiteAdvisor; US-CERT (U.S.-Computer Emergency Readiness Team); RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication); public access points, e.g., hotel; domain registrations: .com, .net, .org, .gov; Apple Mac vulnerability: exploits, e.g., Adobe, Apple, Microsoft, swine flu scams; arbitrary code execution; hacker access via Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format); US-CERT Alerts: Adobe Reader and Acrobat Vulnerabilities; DoS attack (Denial of Service); US-CERT Alerts: Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities, Apple Security Update 2009-002, Safari 3.2.3; Adobe Reader upgrades; browser Back page; reduced computer performance: spyware/malware, programs running in background, toolbars; insufficient memory; Control Panel: Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista); toolbars: hiding vs. uninstalling; BatteriesPlus; memory chip/stick vs. thumb drive; Belarc Advisor; Kingston memory tools; Power Options: Standby vs. Hibernation; battery safety issues; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

May 9, 2009
(84:41)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; virus/malware-infected PDF (Portable Document Format); rootkit; malware via remote access; Adobe Acrobat Reader; [ARTICLE] Swine Flu Domains Dangerous, Quarantine Yourself From Them; drive-cloning; external hard drive: SATA vs. eSATA; Acronis; Norton PartitionMagic; Norton Ghost; Plug-n-Play; Windows reactivation; ownership vs. license agreement; safeguarding e-mail addresses; folder unzipping; VoIP via voip.com; PC Magazine; magicJack; BugMeNot; default settings from download sites; download.com; toolbars; Apple Mac; Macs targeted for viruses; Windows 7 Release Candidate; Windows Virtual PC; Windows 7 vs. Vista/XP; Mouse Properties > Pointer Options; telephone scam via Caller ID scramble; Outlook vs. Outlook Express; Internet Options > Programs; Windows Vista: Help and How-to; Apple Mac vs. Windows PC; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

May 2, 2009
(88:59)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; [ARTICLE] Swine Flu Domains Dangerous, Quarantine Yourself From Them; OpenOffice.org; Microsoft Office: Ribbon (2007) vs. Menu (2003); reliable/trusty worthy download sites; thumb drive U3 technology; PDF (Portable Document Format); power management; tech support: USA. vs. overseas; customer service; Microsoft Publisher; copying music on to flash drive; Windows Media Center; Display Settings (aspect ratio and screen resolution): flat screen TV vs. computer monitor; AntiVirus 360; Malwarebytes Anti-Malware; power management tip; OpenOffice.org: Impress; hp: Customer Service; Restore CD; hp: Support & Drivers; laptop VGA cable connection; burn a CD/DVD in Windows Vista vs. XP: Live File System vs. Mastered; Automatic Updates; Power Management via Device Manager; Norton AntiVirus Remover 2009; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: Full System Cleanup including updates and Registry backup for $75. (additional specials/services available from $99. - $169.); Firefox; print drivers: Windows 64-bit version vs. 32-bit version; SUPERAntiSpyware; web mail; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

April 25, 2009
(89:18)

On this show Jamey discussed IE8: Compatibility View; Internet Explorer 8; Firefox; Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of IE8; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) vs. Programs and Features (Windows Vista); View: Standard vs. Classic; Menu (Office 2003) vs. Ribbon (Office 2007); QuickBooks; upgrades/newer versions of software; Word 2003 vs. Word 2007; Start Button (Windows XP) vs. Start Orb (Windows Vista); Private In-Home Lessons in Computer BASICS by Computer Tutor, Sean X. Marino: phone (843) 852-0693 or e-mail, seanx310@hotmail.com; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND; computer hackers in stealth mode; Malwarebytes Anti-Malware; SUPERAntiSpyware; remote access; keylogger; IT (Information Technology) education; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; processor types; Windows: 64-bit version vs. 32-bit version; video card memory usage/requirements; e-mail address book infected by virus or worm; spam/junk mail; online scanners; remote access to computer, e.g., GoToMyPC, LogMeIn; SSL (Secure Socket Layer) VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection; port scanners; routers by Cisco; router/firewall encryption, e.g., AES (Advanced Encryption Standard); [ARTICLE] Ditch Adobe Reader for Better Security; Readers: Adobe vs. Foxit; Updates in Vista via Administrator mode; blue screen of death; Outlook Express/Windows Live; antivirus software; Smart Phones, e.g., BlackBerry; iPhone; macro-photography; Canon cameras; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc: Hours of Operation; USB keyboard; USB hubs/ports: powered vs. unpowered; Contact Jamey Mellis/Software Solutions and Designs, Inc: (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2.

April 11, 2009
(88:21)

On this show Jamey discussed [New SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; virus detection; close window via keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; Task Manager; McAfee SiteAdvisor; [ARTICLE] McAfee Inc. Provides Guidance to Improve Critical Infrastructure Security; Virus Remover 2009; virus scan; hard drives, e.g., IDE and SATA (Serial ATA): Master/Slave/Cable-Select; BIOS (Basic Input Output System); data back up: multiple methods/media, e.g., CD/DVD (Rewritable), external hard drive, tape, off-site, thumb drive; transfer of virus infection; electrical noise; backing up pictures/videos; back up drives: Enterprise- vs. Consumer-grade; TandbergData; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; RAM (Random Access Memory) brand locator, e.g., Kingston and Corsair; saving passwords online: Internet Options > Content > AutoComplete > Settings; Trusted Sites; Internet Options > Advanced > Reset/Restore advanced settings; IE8: Compatibility View; IE8: InPrivate Browsing; Toolkit to Disable Automatic Delivery of IE8; Jamey Mellis blog; Internet Explorer 8; Microsoft Phishing Filter; wireless network connection: manual vs. automatic; Fingerprint reader; laptop computers, e.g., Toshiba Tecra, Satellite; Address: IP/Mac; Static/Dynamic/Persistent; DynDNS.org; High Speed broadband: Comcast, AT&T/BellSouth, Knology; NAT (Network Address Translation); WAN (Wide Area Network); IP Address: Public vs. Private; wireless routers, e.g., D-Link, NETGEAR, Linksys (by Cisco); Cisco; Firefox Bookmarks/address bar drop-down items; [ARTICLE] Electricity Grid in U.S. Penetrated by Spies; critical infrastructure/computer-dependence; password retrieval; Administrative Rights; [ARTICLE] Conficker, the Internet's No. 1 threat, gets an update; social networking websites, e.g., Facebook, MySpace; Internet/Wi-Fi radio: available at C. Crane; over-the-web content; 3-D viewing; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND; Skype.

April 4, 2009
(88:21)

On this show Jamey discussed [ARTICLE] Conficker's Big Day Passes Quietly, but Danger Remains; Internet/e-mail security (ID theft) in business environment; SC state laws enacted re: data protection; Employee Acceptable Use Policy; tweet Jamey Mellis via Twitter; Jamey Mellis twitter page; Internet Explorer 8; Compatibility View; Updates: manual vs. automatic; balloons; Windows Security Center (Control Panel): enabling/disabling settings; printer manufacturer "alerts;" System Tray icons; msconfig; Google Earth; video drivers, e.g., NVIDIA; BIOS (Basic Input Output System); RAM (Random Access Memory); Internet Options/Advanced/Restore advanced settings; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply); msconfig via Run command; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Call (843) 266-3045; Hulu TV; TV signal: Standard vs. HD (High Definition); Private In-Home Lessons in Computer BASICS by Computer Tutor, Sean X. Marino: phone (843) 852-0693 or e-mail, seanx310@hotmail.com; registry backup; [ARTICLE] Conficker Set to Strike: Protect Yourself with These Tips and Tools; malware copycats; printer miscommunication; printer: Test Page; printer drivers; Device Manager; computer replacement vs. computer repair; toolbars, e.g., Yahoo!; IE8: InPrivate Browsing; Jamey Mellis blog; [ARTICLE] Vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution; Trusted Sites; hard drives, e.g., SSD (Solid State Drive): WARNING: Don't use Disk Defragmenter; RAID (Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks); Read-only vs. Write mode; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

March 28, 2009
(82:43)

On this show Jamey discussed weather-related power issues; data backup; Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Internet, Phone and TV for Business [call (843) 266-3045]; Outlook Express: file/folder backup; storage media options for file/data backup; password-protect files in Windows Vista; zip file; Startup command: msconfig; Google: e-mail attachments; Word: Normal.dot template; Windows Update; computers: new vs. used; drive formatting; Boot from CD; Online backup services: Jungle Disk, Carbonite, Mozy; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc. special promotion: Full System Cleanup including updates and Registry backup for $75. (additional promotional specials/services available at $99. - $169.); used parts/accessories; Microsoft updates issue/message; laptop power connector issue; posting video on website, e.g., Dreamweaver, John Quincy Productions; data backup and data compression; remote backup services via Software Solutions and Designs, Inc [call (843) 556-4720]; Windows Backup feature; Microsoft Excel: view changes; Microsoft Sharepoint; [ARTICLE] Will Conficker.C Blow up on us April 1?; [ARTICLE] Latest security best bet to fend off Conficker; Jamey Mellis blog; registry cleaners, e.g., Registry Mechanic; Firewall issue; ESET Online Scanner; avast! antivirus; malware threats from overseas; Skype; magicJack; Restore Points (System Restore); network-aware malware; vulnerability/risk: USB Thumb Drive, AutoRun, External Hard Drive; OpenDNS; Malwarebytes; keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Alt+Del; Task Manager; keyboard options/replacements; malware threats: Mac & Linux not invulnerable; [ARTICLE] The First Linux Botnet; Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool; tweet Jamey Mellis via Twitter; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2.

March 21, 2009
(84:07)

On this show Jamey discussed RAM (memory module/chip); issues: software vs. hardware; Safe Mode; drivers: Update Driver, Roll Back Driver; Boot CD; Computer Solutions: LISTEN LIVE via WTMA stream; piggybacking/illegal use of WiFi network router; network-aware malware; passphrase vs. password; Internet connection speeds; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: McAfee Security Suite available free for Comcast High-Speed Internet subscribers … Comcast: (843) 266-3045; tweet Jamey Mellis via Twitter; texting; Instant Messaging; spam/junk mail folder; false-positive; Jamey Mellis blog; [ARTICLE] (Norton) Symantec Support Gone Rogue; Norton Removal Tool; Shut Down; msconfig; Start up; Run command via keyboard shortcut: Win+R; Sysinternals; Sysinternals Misc. Utilities: Process Explorer; Windows Media Player; [ARTICLE] Twitter's Popularity Soars; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply); Internet Explorer 8; Firefox; Google Analytics; IE8: InPrivate Browsing, Accelerators, Compatibility View, Tabbed Browsing, Domain Highlighting, SmartScreen Filtering; Control Panel: Add or Remove Programs; IE7: 64-bit vs. 32-bit version; Power Options: Wake from Sleep; Scheduled Tasks, e.g., Disk Defragmenter; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded/upcoming show: IE8): available via Comcast ON DEMAND; Jamey Mellis' Twitter page.

March 7, 2009
(83:56)

On this show Jamey discussed OS Activation: Product Key/Serial Number; computer network; Microsoft Exchange Server; Windows XP: Home vs. Pro; invalid key; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Microsoft Communication Services; Windows Live OneCare; Microsoft Silverlight; .NET Framework; Windows Updates; virus-infected Restore Points (System Restore); LightScribe; Nero; SureThing CD/DVD Labeler; Windows Vista: 64-bit vs. 32-bit; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045 re: SharePoint Services; Private In-Home Lessons in Computer BASICS by Computer Tutor, Sean X. Marino: phone (843) 852-0693 or e-mail, seanx310@hotmail.com; RAM (memory) by Kingston; Host File Manager/HostsMan: Version 3.1.57 vs. Beta; OpenDNS; OSK (On Screen Keyboard); Key Scrambler: Personal; Computer Solutions: LISTEN LIVE via WTMA stream; data encryption; new virus; hard drive failure; driver updates; software rot; Firefox; Firefox Add-ons: NoScript, Adblock, Flashblock; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc. March promotion: Full System Cleanup including updates and Registry backup for $75. (additional March promotional specials/services available at $99. - $169.); McAfee Site Advisor; Search Engines: Google, Yahoo!; Restore Points (System Restore); Check Disk (chkdsk), Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter; [ARTICLE] Bill proposes ISPs, Wi-Fi keep logs for police; [ARTICLE] New Koobface Variant Preys On Facebook Users; Social Networking Services, e.g., Facebook and MySpace; South Carolina law re: compromise of business network data; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; Private In-Home Lessons in Computer BASICS by Computer Tutor, Sean X. Marino: phone (843) 852-0693 or e-mail, seanx310@hotmail.com.

February 28, 2009
(83:46)

On this show Jamey discussed various virus, fraud/scam and malware issues; hackers; malware-infected online ads; keylogging; risks of sharing computers; bogus e-mail messages, e.g., IRS; mortgage fraud; e-mail security; social engineering; e-mail forwarding: CC vs. BCC (Blind Carbon Copy); e-mail Distribution List; PayPal; Adobe Dreamweaver; Trident Tech; Social Security number security; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Internet, Phone and TV for Business; web security; DNS Server (Domain Name System); Host File; address bar; Phishing; Cybersquatting; Host File Manager/HostsMan; Computer Solutions: Past Shows via WTMA.com (AUDIO/Computer Solutions Audio) or Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.; Windows (Automatic) Updates; .NET Framework; computer reformatting; System Restore; CD/DVD drive door; HostsMan: setup including System Options and auto-updates; cell phone and calling plan options, e.g., Blackberry, Windows-based, iPhone; "Unlimited" plans; phone memory; Netbook vs. Laptop; cellular card; Linux; free.com; Knology; Outlook/Outlook Express (Windows XP) and Windows Mail (Vista); OpenDNS; Downadup/Conflicker Worm; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; print drivers; [ARTICLE]: eWEEK and Other Sites Hit By Malware Through Ads; Firefox Add-ons: Adblock, Flashblock, NoScript; Comcast.net Search bar; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc. March promotion: Full System Cleanup including updates and Registry backup for $75 (additional March promotional specials/services available for $99 to $169); Computer BASICS by Computer Tutor, Sean X. Marino: Private In-Home Lessons, (843) 852-0693.

February 21, 2009
(84:04)

On this show Jamey discussed [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Internet, Phone and TV for Business with guest/representative, Minor Jones; e-mail domain; migration tools; business web page updates; web hosting; worms, e.g., SQL Slammer; McAfee Security Suite available free for Comcast High-Speed Internet subscribers; Shared Services; fake antivirus alerts: Antivirus 360, Antivirus 2008/2009/2010, WinAntiVirus; free online scanners available at SSD Tips, Tricks & Links; DNS Server (Domain Name System); IP address; Anti-Virus-1; [ARTICLE] New Rogue Anti-Malware Pushes Fake PCMag Review; network driver update via service tag number; tablet computer serial port/serial card; Device Manager; communication ports; keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; search hijackers; FAKE NOT!; Hosts file: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc; Notepad; Computer Solutions: Past Shows; O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer); upgrades, updates and service packs; Windows Me; uses for old computers; OpenOffice.org; antivirus software: ESET NOD32 Antivirus, McAfee, Norton, Webroot; RAM (memory); Windows XP; donating computers, etc., to charity; registry cleaners, e.g., Registry Mechanic; Registry backup; Computer Solutions e-mail distribution list; Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

February 14, 2009
(83:19)

On this show Jamey discussed Antivirus 360, Antivirus 2008/2009, WinAntiVirus; Keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; Norton 360 All-In-One Security; Kaspersky Internet Security 2009; Cybercrime; Startup/Registry; IE7: Restore advanced settings/Reset; Toolbars; Tabbed Browsing vs. New Window; secure site: https vs. http; [ARTICLE] Microsoft Appoints David Porter as Corporate Vice President of Retail Stores; laptop battery/power options; BIOS (Basic Input/Output System); Power surge issues: brown-out/black-out; leaky capacitor; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply): Standby vs. In-line; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Internet, Phone and TV for Business; power supply; motherboard; Linux: Ubuntu, Fedora, Red Hat; IE7 (ActiveX); Firefox; Intel; video card; MS Word 2007 conflict with HP printer; Windows OS: Vista vs. Windows 7; Logitech webcam; Skype; Device Manager; AutoRun; keyboard function keys; virus removal; [ARTICLE] Malware Writers Use Multiple Botnets to Spread Valentine's Day Heartache; Sandboxie; Computer Solutions e-mail distribution list; [ARTICLE] 4 Patches Issued By Microsoft, 2 Critical; Windows (Automatic) Updates; fakes/counterfeits from China; memory sticks; memory cards; SanDisk; auction sites; FAKE NOT!; print drivers/updates; audio/sound issue following software updates; Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2.

February 7, 2009
(83:57)

On this show Jamey discussed sending/receiving e-mail via Road Runner; quarantined items; Tech Support; Intuit QuickBooks; [ARTICLE] Congress Delays Troubled Switch To Digital TV; DTV (Digital TV); C. Crane Co.; RadioShack; audio files: LimeWire; iTunes DRM (Digital Rights Management); Amazon MP3; Walmart MP3; eMusic; Rhapsody; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND, Welcome to ON DEMAND >> MORE >> Get Local >> C2 >> Computer Guy; music formats: compressed files; also, lossless vs. lossy; also, mono vs. stereo; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Internet, Phone and TV for Business; [ARTICLE] How Much of Obama's BlackBerry Does He Get to Keep?; music transfer; JAWS; Support: Windows XP Home and XP Pro; SC Federal MasterCard debit card security breach; antivirus & firewall; iPod; Windows Media Player; iTunes; audiophile vs. audio file; trial software: Add or Remove Programs; PC Decrapifier; WTMA Memories; Adobe Audition; records (via turntables) vs. CDs; Blaze Audio; Sound Blaster; Audacity wav editor; cable connector types; audio recording: analog vs. digital; music recording/transfer How-To: contact John Quincy; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2 and The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

January 31, 2009
(84:17)

On this show Jamey discussed Task Bar; RSS feeds (Really Simple Syndication); cell phones: e-mail and IM (Instant Messaging); cell phones: service; JAWS; Windows XP/Windows Vista vs. Windows 7; Windows compatibility; Windows XP: Home vs. Pro; virus vulnerability: thumb drives, MP3 players and cell phones; data encryption types: software vs. hardware; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: Internet, Phone and TV for Business; laptop/printer incompatibility: Windows XP SP2 & SP3; product updates; Restore Points; Computer Solutions: LIVE stream via WTMA and Past Shows; virus-infected thumb drives/memory cards (AutoRun); Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2; [ARTICLE] Clickjacking is not going away; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; Computer Solutions e-mail distribution list; Google Flu Trends; Automatic (Windows) updates: download notifications; also, Express vs. Custom; Malwarebytes; Windows DOS; hard drives and memory; laptop display issue; [ARTICLE] House Kills Bill to Delay Switch to Digital TV; backup option by TANDBERG; "backup" vs. full system backup; Bare Metal Restore; Boot CD; System Restore; continuous data backup; device driver; hard drives: Primary vs. Secondary; hard drive cloning (mirror image); power supply; Safe Mode; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

January 24, 2009
(42:00)

On this show Jamey discussed his trip to the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show and some of the new technology on display there; changing your e-mail client's settings when switching to a new Internet provider; transferring contact information between computers; swapping hard drives between Vista and XP systems; cleaning up a hard drive before donating a used computer; getting directions from Google just by entering a phone number in your browser's address bar; Comcast's DVR and Video On Demand; installing a large LCD screen that displays several types of video; non-TV technology on the way; Windows validation problems.

Note: Only the first hour of this program is presented here.

January 3, 2009
(82:02)

On this show Jamey discussed Microsoft patent of Page Up and Page Down feature; Microsoft Zune December 31, 2008 crash; subscription- and web-based software; online backups; digital picture frames infected by malware; functions in Microsoft Flight Simulator not working; Vista's ability to trick software to think its running on older versions of Windows; importing music into Windows Media Player; Windows XP Service Pack 3 problem with Norton Firewall; computer warranties; replacing on-board video with a separate video card; Outlook not working with new ISP; older computer not booting up; search engine highjacker; problem with streaming audio from radio station sites; will your existing Vista license will work after changing out several components on your PC; Windows Vista Control Panel; dial-up connection trying to activate even though computer accesses the Internet via broadband; making a Website you're having trouble accessing a Trusted Site.

December 27, 2008
(84:00)

On this show Jamey discussed getting rid of old computers and cell phones; conversion to DTV; two-sided printing; Internet access: DSL vs. Cable; connecting to the Internet using a cell phone or a computer-based cellular card; satellite Internet access; eMachines, low end PCs, and off-brand computers; Bluetooth; wireless broadband; working with old TIVO box; Vista Media Center; Media Center Extender; TV tuner for your computer; having a PC as part of your home entertainment system; dual-core and quad-core processors; creating your own program setup and recovery CDs; burning CDs and DVDs under Windows XP; removing "crapware" that comes with new computers.

December 13, 2008
(84:01)

On this show Jamey discussed cell phone annoyances; using KeyScrambler with the Windows On Screen Keyboard; blocking cell phone reception; best processors for laptops; source for heavy duty laptops; backing up to thumb drives and other devices; wireless problem with router; possible causes of external hard drive failure; streaming video; discarding old computers and other devices; remote wipes; erasing data from mobile devices before returning them to the service provider; backing up data and/or removing sensitive information from hard drives before sending a computer off for repair or replacement; remote backups; good backup practices; run-time debugging errors with Internet Explorer; using the Eject command for removable storage; Google maps; recording LPs and audio cassettes into a PC; boot issues after using a restore disc; USB turntable; resetting desktop icons and Start menu to Windows default; saving shortcuts to websites on your desktop; overseas tech support; benefits of purchasing locally.

December 6, 2008
(85:02)

On this show Jamey discussed a wireless printer; IP Address; ping; DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol); printer software & driver; hp; Lexmark; printing/handling paper; monitor; power supply fan; processor: cooling; Data Centers; computer liquid cooling systems; Internet: sluggish; ARTICLE: Apple removes anti-virus support page; antivirus software; shopping season options: Rebates & Gift Cards; Greetings Cards scam; beware of trojans & keyloggers; ARTICLE: Remember About Ransomware; data backup; employee Internet use; ID theft on business network; fraud; data breach; toolbars, e.g., Google, Yahoo; Mozilla (Firefox) browser; Opt-In vs. Opt-Out; Search engine default settings; browser hijacker; registry; IE7 vs. IE6; video cards: discreet vs. integrated; monitor settings; monitor types: flat panel vs. CRT; external hard drive: Maxtor BlackArmor; OSK (On Screen Keyboard); KeyScrambler; SSD Tips, Trips & Links; ESET Online Scanner; remote access support.

November 22, 2008
(84:52)

On this show Jamey discussed Antivirus 2009 (fake); malware; McAfee SiteAdvisor; keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; Text-to-Speech packages, e.g., in Windows Vista & XP; also, Dragon NaturallySpeaking; registry cleaner; Antivirus software: e.g., Symantec Norton; McAfee: eset NOD32; virus definition updates; Yahoo profile conflict; e-mail scam; Windows Vista: vs. XP; also, vs. Windows 7; SPONSOR: Comcast Business Class: phone (843) 266-3045; power supply; laptop hard drive issue (bad sectors); drive cloning; wireless router: resetting; Event Log; Standby vs. Hibernate; data backup media: External Hard Drive, CD, DVD; computer maintenance including Defragmentation; Power Management Options (computer and monitor); Remote Maintenance; Standby vs. Hibernate; Power Management Options/Properties (in Vista & XP); monitors: CRT vs. LCD; Scandisk; Windows Updates; "The Computer Guy" LIVE call-in show on Comcast C2 TV; "The Computer Guy" (taped) episodes available via Comcast On Demand.

November 15, 2008
(84:39)

On this show Jamey discussed Comcast Business Services with guests Minor Jones & Chris Schrumpf: phone (843) 266-3046; ARTICLE: 'Google Flu Trends' to Track Influenza Outbreaks; Knology; Windows XP SP3; Image editor: Pixlr; Adobe Photoshop; printer cartridges; printers: inkjet vs. laser; International power converter; Electrical systems; laptops: hp; Toshiba; Vista Business downgrade to Windows XP; Malwarebytes; Antivirus 2009 (malware); ARTICLE: LG, Sharp Handed Massive Fine for LCD Price Fixing; Task Bar; Quick Launch; wireless devices/encryption; ARTICLE: WPA Cracked - What It Means; WPA2 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard); Tips, Trips and Links; "The Computer Guy" LIVE call-in show on Comcast C2 TV.

November 1, 2008
(84:46)

On this show Jamey discussed Daylight Saving Time ends: conflict with PDAs; instruction manuals: e.g., VCR, remote control devices; wireless connectivity; SunCom/T-Mobile; Sprint; PCMCIA USB adapter; SIIG; ports: USB vs. parallel; SCSI Card; scanner; Software licensing: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) vs. Retail versions; Official U. S. Time; Comcast Cable TV; High Speed Internet: T1 vs. Satellite, e.g., WildBlue, NuVox; Speedtest.net; OpenOffice.org; router: wireless-G vs. wireless-N; NETGEAR; Adobe; installing/uninstalling applications; Secunia PSI; Picasa; registry; malware; SiteAdvisor; Search Engines: Google, Yahoo; data backup; Microsoft Picture and Fax viewer; File Types/Extensions; Yahoo Profile issue; USB ports/hub; wireless router; mouse settings; CCleaner; browser settings: Reset (Restore Defaults); AutoCAD; Computer Solutions: Sunday Encore; ARTICLE: Sony, PC Makers Recall Laptop Batteries; U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

October 25, 2008
(84:46)

On this show Jamey discussed Software: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) vs. Retail versions; advances in technology; Outlook: Archiving e-mail; Communication Ports; Mail Server; ISP (Internet Service Provider); AOL; TeaTimer via Spybot Search&Destroy; Ad-Aware; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; ESET Online scanner; Tips, Tricks & Links; laptop screen issue (inverter?); Outlook: Mail Server; faulty keyboard; High Speed Internet/Broadband: Cable vs. DSL, e.g., Comcast or Knology vs. AT&T; white space; inkjet printer contacts; memory test; video card; e-mail attachments (Outlook or Word); Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats; Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 1 (SP1); ARTICLE: Microsoft releasing 'out-of-band' critical security patch; Patch Tuesday; Microsoft Windows: Automatic Updates (Express) vs. Manual Updates (Custom); RPC (Remote Procedure Call); Restarting your computer; Vista SP1; Service Pack vs. patch; Windows Vista vs. XP; Vista SP2 Pre-BETA; Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2; ARTICLE: Windows 7 will be Vista, but a lot better; Updates: Root Certificate; also, Critical vs. High-Priority; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; toolbars: conflict with browser; junk mail.

October 18, 2008
(85:48)

On this show Jamey discussed Lenovo; Anti-virus software; Task Manager; memory use; Performance: hardware/software issues; printer driver; "How-To" videos to be posted to SSD website; RECALL: Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard; Consumer Product Safety Commission; RECALL: Coby Recalls Rechargeable DVD/CD/MP3 Player Batteries; Coby USA; South Carolina Parks foliage; ARTICLE: Foolproof Credit Card Disposal; e-mail use; Google Maps; GPS (Global Positioning System); IE7 vs. IE6; Comcast webmail via Outlook; "The Computer Guy" LIVE call-in show on Comcast C2 TV; Active Desktop; Microsoft Windows support (800-426-9400); accessibility options for visually impaired; file transfer; mouse/keyboard issue; controller issue; Google: Advanced Search; Spybot Search&Destroy; Windows Sysinternals: Process Explorer; compressed files; Add or Remove Programs; Start Up/Registry; temporary files; computer maintenance (Scan Disk/Check Disk, Disk Cleanup, Defragmentation); monitor settings, e.g., sleep mode; IE7 +/or Firefox incompatibilities; Search: MS Word; registry editing; iPhone: iPod: Blackberry Storm; cheap overseas labor; customer service: Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.

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;