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June 26, 2010
(87:35)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; RAM (Random Access Memory): Kingston, Crucial; browser hijacker/helper objects; Malwarebytes; CCleaner; Windows Media Player; Network/file sharing; Task Manager; Manage Add-ons; Cricket Wireless; Boost Mobile; cyber attacks; [ARTICLE] Obama to be given the right to shut down the internet with 'kill switch'; SQL Slammer; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; $99 Maintenance/Cleanup special; Firefox; hard drive; data recovery; data backup options/media; data backup via Windows XP or Windows Vista/7; Nero: BackItUp & Burn; Burn ISO Images Natively in Windows 7; CDBurnerXP; [ARTICLE] Clock Winding Down on Windows XP SP2; Service Packs; Acronis Backup & Recovery; disk image; automated backup; Google Voice; Facebook: Privacy/Security-related issues; [ARTICLE] Yet Another Reason to Hate Facebook's Like Button; web search terms; past guest, Leonard Greene of ORBITAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, LLC; UL 1449; power supply, motherboard; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; online backup: Carbonite, Mozy; managed backup; Comcast: Secure Backup & Share; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc: call (843) 556-4720; Tune in to TV daily for The Computer Guy on Comcast C2, available additionally via Comcast ON DEMAND.

June 19, 2010
(88:02)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; laptop computer: power options, battery replacement; power voltage; Microsoft Office 2010; Microsoft Office 2007; menu vs. ribbon; Microsoft: Office Button, Start Button, Start Orb; magicJack; JAWS; sound card; device settings; Outlook/Outlook Express; .pst files in Microsoft Office Outlook; Inbox Repair Tool; PDF (Portable Document Format) file; Adobe: Reader, Flash Player; Adobe: Product updates; eSTREAM; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Gril; Microsoft Office: Training; Microsoft Office: Trial; Uninstalling; [ARTICLE] LimeWire faces new copyright suit; RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America); HP: Support and Drivers; Control Panel: Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7); printer ink monitoring; Compatibility View; Trusted sites; Parallels Desktop (for Mac); Internet Explorer: AutoComplete; AutoComplete Settings: Internet Explorer >> Tools >> Internet Options >> Content >> AutoComplete >> Settings; computer cache; Norton Identity Safe; Cleartext; USB thumb/flash drive; RoboForm Password Manager; Facebook; print spooler; Lexmark: Product Support; Restore Point; Microsoft Security Essentials; schmitfraud; [ARTICLE] Google Street View Wi-Fi Data Included Passwords and E-mail; unencrypted data transfer; wireless networking mode: Ad-Hoc vs. Infrastructure; DNS; OpenDNS; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc: call (843) 556-4720; Tune in to TV daily for The Computer Guy on Comcast C2, available additionally via Comcast ON DEMAND.

June 12, 2010
(87:59)

On this show Jamey discussed save show (Save Target As); pace of technology/updates; iPhone 4; [ARTICLE] AT&T Pulls the Plug on Its Unlimited Data Plans; AT&T Data Calculator; 4G technology; Sprint EVO 4G (phone); cell phone data plans; e-mail addresses; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; Virgin Mobile: Broadband2Go; WiMax; jailbreak/brick; iPhone 3GS; T-Mobile/SunCom; special cleanup package rate; screen resolution; video card; upgrade: Windows XP to Windows 7; [ARTICLE] Watch out Google: Microsoft delivers free Office Web Apps one week early; Office.live.com; cloud computing; Google docs; Gmail; thumb drive/flash drive; video conferencing; bandwidth; unlimited data plans; Facebook; Flickr; 3G vs. 4G; Verizon Droid Incredible (phone); Verizon MiFi; Windows Phone 7; hard drive: bad sectors; boot disk; Malwarebytes; Windows 7; Windows 7: XP Mode; Windows 7: editions; WiFi; msconfig/regedit registry; remote access service; print-from-phone; printer settings; anti-virus for smartphones; [ARTICLE] Windows XP SP3 Brings the Death of SP2 - July 13, 2010; [ARTICLE] Microsoft Announces Windows 7 SP1 Due in July; support: Windows Vista vs. Windows 7; OS upgrades; Office 2010: Ribbon/File Menu; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc: call (843) 556-4720; Tune in to TV daily for The Computer Guy on Comcast C2 (available additionally via Comcast On Demand.

June 5, 2010
(87:37)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [ARTICLE] AT&T Pulls the Plug on Its Unlimited Data Plans; AT&T Data Calculator; iPhone OS 4; [ARTICLE] Sprint Battles Bugs As It Launches EVO 4G Phone; tethering; 4G technology; computer maintenance: Scan Disk >> Disk Cleanup >> Disk Defragmenter; malware, e.g., rootkits; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; .pst files in Microsoft Office Outlook; Inbox Repair Tools; Microsoft Office 2010; [ARTICLE] FTC Cracks Down on Spyware Seller; key loggers; screen shots; Ethernet connection; Internet TV; T-mobile webConnect Jet USB laptop stick; Amazon; Netflix; online backup: Carbonite, Mozy; data encryption; Administrator Account; in-studio guest, Leonard Greene of Orbital Engineering and Consulting, LLC; power quality; surge ("spike") protection; under- and over-voltage; power line noise; software licensing; Intuit QuickBooks; subscription-based licensing; WordPerfect; Google docs; OpenOffice.org; WordPad in Windows 7; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; motherboard; UL (Underwriters Laboratories): UL 1449; UPS: Online vs. Standby; grounding; noise filtering; joules; Leonard Greene of Orbital Engineering and Consulting; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; Tune in to TV daily for The Computer Guy on Comcast C2 (available additionally via Comcast On Demand).

May 29, 2010
(87:36)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [ARTICLE] Alleged $100M Scareware Sellers Facing Charges; ad-infected web pages; Internet Explorer: Trusted/Restricted sites; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; MSNBC TV; cookies/SuperCookies; [ARTICLE] iPhone Security Flaw: Using a PIN Won't Help You; Linux: Ubuntu; sound card; updated drivers; Device Manager; memory card; Palm: Palm Pre, Palm Pixi; Palm WebOS; Windows Phone; Verizon Wireless; Sprint Now Network; BlackBerry; [VIDEO] Android Apps; Apple iPhone; Android/Motorola; Apple iPhone Apps; cell phone data plans; [ARTICLE] Google Names Facebook Most Visited Site; Google/doubleclick ad planner: 1000 most-visited sites on the web; Alexa: Top Sites; Google Analytics; [ARTICLE] Apple tops Microsoft as world's most valuable tech firm; computer manufacturers: HP & Dell; e-Readers: Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, Kindle vs. Nook, Sony Reader, iPad; hosts file; HostsMan; DNS Servers and IP Addresses; IE>>Tools>>Manage Add-ons; browser hijacker; browser helper object; disposable e-mail: 10 Minute Mail; ConsumerReports.org; Apple Mac vs. Microsoft Windows pc; refurbished computers; Secunia: Apple Mac security; Adobe Reader; Adobe Flash Player; toolbars; Registry Mechanic; registry backup; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; Tune in to TV daily for The Computer Guy on Comcast C2 (available additionally via Comcast On Demand).

May 22, 2010
(86:52)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [ARTICLE] Google gives the gift of Pac-Man forever; Facebook; [ARTICLE] Waitress fired for gripe about tip on Facebook; Facebook: FarmVille; [ARTICLE] 60% of Facebook users consider quitting over privacy; Facebook: Account/Privacy settings; AutoRun; Set Programs Access and Defaults; Internet Explorer: Manage Add-ons; Internet Explorer: Restore advanced settings; Task Manager; privacy settings "help;" hard drive failure/repair; [ARTICLE] Google's Wi-Fi Spying: What Were They Thinking?; wireless access; encryption standards, e.g., WPA2, AES; wireless a/b/g/n compatible; AT&T FastAccess DSL; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; USB/cable modem, drivers; Linux; temp files/folder; Run command; Disk Cleanup; [RECALL] HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard; City of Charleston: change of web address; Comcast High-Speed Internet; e-mail transmission; browser helper; DNS Server; Yahoo!; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; Tune in to TV daily for The Computer Guy on Comcast C2 (available additionally via Comcast On Demand).

May 15, 2010
(87:42)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP; Windows 7: Snap; split screen; WordPad; OpenOffice.org; Quick Launch; Taskbar; Microsoft Office: Word; Microsoft Office: Excel; dual monitors; USB monitor; ChkDsk; DOS prompt; ScanDisk: monitor: digital vs. analogue; DVI connection; Proxy server; LAN settings; ISDN; touchpad/mouse settings; driver support; trackball; touch-screen technology; multi-touch capabilities; Event Viewer; computer maintenance; error checking; Defragmentation; bad sectors; S.M.A.R.T. technology; address book infection; Yahoo! Mail; Nigerian e-mail scams; Craigslist: report scams/fraud; laptop repair; Facebook; Facebook: FarmVille; Facebook privacy issues; [ARTICLE] 4 Reasons to Worry about Privacy on Facebook; [ARTICLE] Facebook does not erase user-deleted content; [ARTICLE] How Facebook Pulled a Privacy Bait and Switch; Facebook toolbars; Adobe Flash Player; Adobe Reader; Java; toolbars: MSN, Yahoo!, Google; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; Internet Explorer: Pop-up Blocker; social networking sites; Facebook: Account/Privacy settings; YouTube; Internet Explorer: Restore advanced settings; Apple iTunes; Facebook: Application settings; [ARTICLE] Facebook Secures Its Login Process; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; Tune in to TV daily for The Computer Guy on Comcast C2 (available additionally via Comcast On Demand).

May 8, 2010
(87:44)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; intuitive computing; Microsoft Office OneNote; Microsoft Office 2010 Beta; Microsoft Office: Menu vs. Ribbon; Windows Vista; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; sat phone; Microsoft Office: 2010/2007/2003; Microsoft Office 2010: versions; Microsoft Exchange Server 2010; BlackBerry Enterprise Server; browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer; Microsoft Office 2010 Starter; Bluetooth technology; updated Windows 7 drivers (e.g., printer/scanner, keyboard/mouse); Logitech; Device Manager; Toshiba; Snipping Tool: FAQ; Snagit; Microsoft Security Essentials; Compatibility Between the 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Office 2010; Norton Security for Comcast customers; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; ConsumerReports.org; MemTest; Adobe Illustrator; 32-bit and 64-bit Windows FAQ; Win Modem; AT&T FastAccess DSL; A-DSL vs. S-DSL; Comcast High-Speed Internet; Knology High-Speed Internet; Palm Pre; Verizon Wireless; Sprint Now Network; [ARTICLE] HP is Palm's Silicon Valley savior in $1.4B deal; [ARTICLE] US Treasury Web Sites Hacked, Serving Malware; iframe HTML code; [ARTICLE] Fast-Spreading Worm Targets USB Drives; P2P Networking; [ARTICLE] How Cyber-Crooks Turn Stolen Data into Money on eBay; quickswapping; credit card security; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy: available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

May 1, 2010
(87:35)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; wireless network; wireless-g/n router; conference: Interop Las Vegas; cloud computing; Facebook; Google docs; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; [ARTICLE] Facebook does not erase user-deleted content; Wayback Machine; MySpace; Google; Internet/online shopping; USB 3.0 technology; standardization; USB 3.0 Hard Drive; serial port; modem: backward compatibility; USB connectivity: 3.0 vs. 2.0; cable connection, e.g. gold plated; ExpressCard technology: PC vs. PCMCIA; [ARTICLE] Seagate Updates Secure Drive with USB 3.0; image-based backup; bare metal restore; eSATA hard drive/ports; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; SuperSpeed USB; JavaScript; Restore Points; registry; modem: always on (e.g., cable, DSL) vs. dial-up; Public IP address; firewall: hardware vs. software; firewall: Cisco Systems, NETGEAR, Linksys; Malwarebytes: [ARTICLE] Google to Reveal Research into Fake AV Operations; file search; [ARTICLE] Hackers target iPad owners; keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; AVG Free Anti-Virus; Norton AntiVirus 2010; ConsumerReports.org; CPU heat/fan issue; canned air; DNA Computers; multi-core processors; Port 80 attacks/vulnerability; malware/spyware; Startup; system tray; Firefox Add-ons; memory upgrade: Kingston Memory Assessor, Crucial Memory Advisors tool; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

April 24, 2010
REBROADCAST OF MARCH 20, 2010 SHOW
(87:12)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; RAM (memory); Boot from CD; Administrator Password; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; Backup (data): method vs. media; disaster recovery/management; server, work stations; Backup: Residential vs. Commercial; power supply; motherboard; Backup: "Full" vs. Disk backup/Image backup; open file; Microsoft Exchange Server; Full Restore; Backup: Incremental vs. Differential; inbox repair tool; Outlook Express; My Documents; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; hard drive failure; Image backup (mirror image); Intuit: Quicken and QuickBooks; Restore-CD; Secunia PSI (Personal Software Inspector); AVG Anti-Virus; Microsoft Security Essentials; image-based backup; Windows 7; Windows Vista; NAS (Network Attached Storage); Continuous Data Protection (CDP); Acronis; Disk Imaging Software Review; Online backup (data); digital photography; memory card; Windows Virtual PC; USB 3.0 ports/devices; Microsoft Office 2007; Microsoft Office 2010; product version: OEM vs. Retail; leaking capacitors = locking computers; brown-out/black-out vs. power surge; power ground; sources of power problems, e.g., modem (dialup), printer, monitor; network cable/DSL; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup: Battery/Surge Protection vs. Surge Protection only; quad-shield cable; surge protector vs. power strip; UPS: Standby vs. Online; Open DNS; category blocking; Internet activity reporting; power supply; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

April 17, 2010
(87:35)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; User Accounts; Facebook; Blue Angels; Gary Eaton Studios; junk mail/junk mail server; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; Phishing; PayPal; [ARTICLE] Google to Reveal Research into Fake AV Operations; Snipping Tool: FAQ; Snagit; Notepad; PrntScn (Print Screen); Outlook: Junk E-mail Filter; infected web pages/ads; Norton 360: Free Trial; Norton Utilities; Windows OS (Operating System): 32-bit vs. 64-bit; Symantec Endpoint Protection: managed vs. unmanaged; Comcast customers can now get Norton Security; ESET Online Scanner; Hard Drive capacity: Used space vs. Free space; Disk Defragmenter; Contiguous files; Virtualization; Anytime Upgrade: Windows 7, Anytime Upgrade: Windows Vista; Microsoft Security Essentials; laptop adapter wires; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; Satellite TV: HughesNet Satellite Internet, dish NETWORK; VoIP; Comcast High-Speed Internet; AT&T FastAccess DSL; T-Mobile; cellular Internet; Netflix; Novatel Wireless MiFi (Intelligent Mobile Hotpsot); Verizon Wireless; WiFi modes: Infrastructure vs. Ad Hoc; Wireless Access Point; Internet connection sharing; MiFi: Sprint Now Network, Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband; Palm Pre/Pixi with MiFi; TaskBar; Cricket Broadband; [ARTICLE] Caller ID Spoofing Ban is Bad for Business; Vishing; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

April 10, 2010
(87:42)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; in-studio guest, Data Sales Engineer from Verizon Wireless, John LeVasseur; Verizon Wireless: About Us; Vodafone; AirTouch Wireless; Bell Atlantic Mobile; Alltel Wireless; Verizon FiOS Internet; Yahoo!; keylogger; rootkit; locked/hidden files; International coverage; world phones; SIM card; Apple iPhone; Palm; Smartphone; PDA; BlackBerry; YouTube; BlackBerry Enterprise Server; push technology; Android/Motorola; Google; Google Gmail; Microsoft Exchange Server: TechCenter; TouchDown; password protection; HIPAA compliance; remote wipe; Palm WebOS; Palm Pre; Palm Pixi; mobile hotspots; WiFi Access Point; multiple exchange e-mail program; Palm Synergy; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; buffering; iTunes; Novatel Wireless MiFi (Intelligent Mobile Hotpsot); Mobile Broadband: Verizon Wireless USB modem, PC card or ExpressCard; encryption, e.g., WPA2, AES; MAC address filtering; a/b/g/n compatible; Windows Mobile; [VIDEO] Android Apps; 3G/4G (Generation) Network; backward compatibility; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; EVDO; Verizon to get Google phone: Nexus One; social networking; Facebook; Facebook: FarmVille; Twitter; radio/music sites: Pandora Radio, Slacker, Rhapsody, Shazam; HTC Sense UI; Windows 7 phone; Motorola Devour with MotoBlur; AVG Free Anti-Virus; ESET Online Scanner; Antivirus protection for phones; Nokia Symbian Themes; [ARTICLE] Microsoft Plans 25 Patches for Windows Next Tuesday; [ARTICLE] Apple patching frenzy: Security holes in QuickTime, iTunes, AirPort; Adobe auto updater; [ARTICLE] Malicious PDF File Doesn't Need a Software Vulnerability; PDF: Read Only; LTE (Long Term Evolution) Technology; Windows Media Center; BlackBerry Curve; UPS filtering; UPS: Online vs. Standby; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; Verizon Wireless: LTE; Verizon Wireless: Mobile Broadband; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

April 3, 2010
(87:49)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [ARTICLE] Microsoft to Release IE Security Patch; keylogger; router; ports; [ARTICLE] Cyberattacks Are 'Existential Threat' to U.S., FBI Says; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; Windows/Automatic Updates; Firewall: Hardware/Software; High Speed Internet: Comcast High-Speed Internet, AT&T FastAccess DSL, Knology High-Speed Internet; connectivity: wired vs. wireless; HIPAA compliance; printer connection/port: parallel vs. USB; OS support; OS (Operating System) version: 64-bit vs. 32-bit; RAM/Memory Limits for Windows Releases; IP address; Linux; MS Office; Virtualization; Windows Virtual PC; Sun VirtualBox; rogue (fake) antivirus warning; restore/boot from CD; ESET NOD32 Antivirus: Trial Version; Malwarebytes; SUPERAntiSpyware; McAfee; Windows 7 upgrade option; Toshiba: support; [ARTICLE] Apple patching frenzy: Security holes in QuickTime, iTunes, AirPort; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; [ARTICLE] Obituary: Dr. Henry E. Roberts was Bill Gates' mentor, a tech pioneer, a doctor; Windows Live Essentials; System Restore; Control Panel: Classic View vs. Category View; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7); [ARTICLE] Malicious PDF File Doesn't Need a Software Vulnerability; Adobe Reader; Foxit; PDF (Portable Document Format) file; Windows 7: XP Mode; Download: Windows 7: XP Mode; [ARTICLE] New Rogue AV Intercepts Internet Requests; keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; credit card security; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

March 27, 2010
(87:43)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; [ARTICLE] GSMA Launches SMS Spam Reporting Service; [ARTICLE] Facebook Password Spam Hides Malware Targeting Windows PCs; Facebook: FarmVille; secured site/https; credit card receipt security; Windows boot sector; hard drive failure; video codec, e.g., K-Lite Codec Pack/Codec Guide; Real Alternative/RealMedia; Virtualization; Virtual PC; Windows 7: XP Mode; Sun VirtualBox; Download: Windows 7 XP Mode; Windows 7 editions; System Requirements, e.g., RAM, hard drive space; antivirus protection (Virtualization); web searches via Google and Yahoo!; virus, malware, keystroke logger; Undo Disks; Windows Live Mail; Adobe; Java; QuickBooks; whitelist; Temporary Files/Temporary Internet Files; Mac Virtualization: Parallels (for Mac) and VMware Fusion; Adobe Flash; Microsoft Silverlight; Norton Antivirus (for Mac); IP/network settings: static vs. dynamic; cable modem reset; router; power adapter/supply; network sharing; [ARTICLE] Cyberattacks Are 'Existential Threat' to U.S., FBI Says; cloud computing; online backup, e.g., Carbonite and Mozy; data encryption; ID theft; [ARTICLE] Pwn2Own Champ Tells Apple, Microsoft to Bug Off; Linux; Mac vulnerabilities; web content; Java; http vs. https; fake antivirus software; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; popup windows; keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; encryption key; AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) vs. DES (Data Encryption Standard); Mac OS X Snow Leopard; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

March 20, 2010
(87:12)

March 13, 2010
REBROADCAST OF FEBRUARY 20, 2010 SHOW
(87:53)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; Boot menu; Safe Mode; dual-head video card; HDMI connection; Netflix; network card; Restore Points; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; Windows Media Center; Device Manager; network drivers; Bluetooth dongle; Control Panel: Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7); magicJack; Windows Media Center: Extenders; Xbox 360; wireless connectivity; WAP (wireless access point/Wireless Application Protocol); [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; powerline adapters; encryption; Linksys (Cisco); Belkin; networking; streaming; file-sharing; wireless router: N vs. G; pop-up windows; laptop battery/power cord issue; [ARTICLE] Microsoft Confirms Blue Screen of Death Tied to Malware; DNS Server/Settings; Hosts Files; white-listing; .RAT files; firewall; OpenDNS; Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) expires; Driver Detective; networking: SCSI/daisy chain vs. USB vs. USB hub; Ethernet; [ARTICLE] Google to drop support of Internet Explorer 6; Google docs; Microsoft Office; Browser Plug-ins/Helper Objects; Iomega Zip Drive; Comcast customers can now get Norton™ Security: includes Backup and PC Tuneup; Run command: msconfig; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

March 6, 2010
(88:01)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; studio guest, Comcast Business Class representative, Minor Jones; bandwidth, speed and productivity; Bundled Products; wireless cards; Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Comcast Business Class Internet; Business Internet Tools; end-to-end fiber (optics); Windows Media Center; Linux; Netflix; IP-based technology; Blockbuster; Internet connectivity: Dialup, DSL, ISDN, Broadband; Web site Hosting; domain name; AOL; Microsoft Exchange Server; [ARTICLE] Microsoft halts Windows Update distribution of security fix after blue-screen reports; memory modules; Memtest; Microsoft Outlook 2007; Norton Security Suite Business Edition; firewall; For more information, call Comcast at (843) 266-3032; [ARTICLE] Microsoft: Don't press F1 key in Windows XP; F1 (Function key) for Help; Internet browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome; wireless access point; wireless connectivity/vulnerability; default password; DSL modem (reset); Wi-Fi; ATT/Bellsouth FastAccess DSL; firmware; network-aware malware; clear text vs. encryption; battery: button cell; printer spooler; netbook vs. laptop; [ARTICLE] Spain, IT Security Companies Sting Mariposa Botnet; Microsoft Office, Home and Student 2007: Trial Version; [ARTICLE] FTC Warns Of Widespread Data Breaches; ID theft; thumb drives: "lost-&-found"; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

February 27, 2010
(87:57)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; Windows 7; printer incompatibility; software conflicts/obsolescence; Microsoft Office 2007/2010: Ribbon vs. Menu; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; Virtualization vs. Dual Boot; Windows 7: XP Mode; Virtualization via Windows Virtual PC or Sun Microsystems VirtualBox; Windows 7: Compare Editions; Windows Vista; Windows Me; RAM (Random Access Memory); video controller; check disk; data backup; Windows XP; Apple Mac; Linux; Apple iPad; Adobe Flash; Silverlight; vulnerabilities: OS (Operating Systems) vs. Apps (Applications); Secunia PSI; Linux ClamAV; Ubuntu; Mac Parallels; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; browser hijacking; rootkit; Browser Helper Objects; Firefox; [ARTICLE] Chile Earthquake Scams: yet another preemptive strike; Antivirus protection in XP Mode; Windows XP: support; Virtualization via Windows Virtual PC or Sun Microsystems VirtualBox; [ARTICLE] Microsoft Confirms Blue Screen of Death Tied to Malware; rootkit; dual boot; Mac Boot Camp; Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) expires; [ARTICLE] Google to drop support of Internet Explorer 6; Google docs; IE7/8; rogue (fake) antivirus; wireless: printer, network, kit; encryption/SSL certificates: VeriSign, Thawte; [ARTICLE] Google Gets Regulatory Approval to Buy, Sell Power; scanner settings; Windows 7: Recycle Bin; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

February 20, 2010
(87:53)

February 13, 2010
REBROADCAST OF JANUARY 23, 2010 SHOW
(87:49)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; [ARTICLE] Social engineering was key to Google hack; network security; Microsoft Office setup files; network discovery services; port sniffer (scanner); Startup folder; registry; Run command: msconfig; printer drivers; antivirus software; [ARTICLE] Google hack hit 33 other companies; Google; Adobe; Yahoo!; Symantec; Juniper Networks; Dow Chemical; Northrop Grumman; IE6/7/8; Patch Tuesday; [ARTICLE] Microsoft's IE Patch Plugs Aurora Hole, Seven Others; Windows upgrade: XP or Vista to Windows 7; dual boot; Windows Media Player; video codec: DivX; JAWS Screen Reading Software: Trend Micro HijackThis; registry cleaners/optimizers; sound files; temporary internet files; browser hijackers; toolbars; security vulnerabilities: Apple Mac vs. Windows PC; Secunia; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; broadband card; toolbars: default settings; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7); data backup; boot from CD/reformatting hard drive; restore disks; IE8: Compatibility View; network card; sound card; BIOS; network controller; Secunia: OSI and PSI; Adobe; Java; CDBurnerXP; DVD burning via Windows Vista/7; RockYou; [ARTICLE] And the most popular password is...; password vs. passphrase; netbooks: Windows 7 Starter Edition and Windows Vista Basic; network hackers; SSL (Secure Socket Layer); VPN (Virtual Private Network); point-to-point connection; camera systems; music/sound systems; Secunia: Support and Help; social networking sites; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

February 6, 2010
REBROADCAST OF JANUARY 16, 2010 SHOW
(87:52)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; Webroot AntiVirus; data compression; data backup/recovery via Windows XP or Windows Vista/7; recovery disk creator; Nero BackItUp & Burn; Roxio Creator; renaming files/folders; Start > All Programs> Accessories > System Tools > Backup; Power Options (desktop/laptop): Sleep vs. Hibernate; Windows 7: XP Mode; Windows 7: Compare Editions; Virtualization; drivers support; card reader; Download Manager; network drivers/card; updating drivers; [ARTICLE] Microsoft dumps upgrade pricing for Office 2010; Notepad; WordPad; Google docs; Apple; Google; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; Corel Word Perfect; OpenOffice.org; USB ports; .NET Framework; Intuit QuickBooks; IE8; Microsoft Windows/Office update; BIOS update; Windows 7 issue; PC Magazine: [ARTICLE] How to Avoid Haiti Quake Scams; Charities: American Red Cross & UNICEF; Western Union; SophosLabs: [ARTICLE] Here comes the Haiti earthquake donation scams; Symantec: [ARTICLE] 419-Style Scammers Seeking to Exploit Appeal for Donations to Support Victims of Haitian Earthquake; Better Business Bureau; S. C. Secretary of State: Scrooges and Angels; McAfee SiteAdvisor; The Outreach Farm; Facebook; Computer vs. Smartphone; Windows Virtual PC; Linux; Windows PC vs. Apple Mac; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

January 30, 2010
REBROADCAST OF JANUARY 9, 2010 SHOW
(88:01)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; Consumer Electronics Show; HP printers; IP address: Static vs. Dynamic; DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol); printer drivers; wireless printer; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; laptop: safe operating temperatures; keyboard shortcut: Alt+F4; [ARTICLE] Microsoft dumps upgrade pricing for Office 2010; perpetual license; subscription-based software; Word 2007: line spacing; free office suites: Google docs and OpenOffice.org; Microsoft Works; printer installation; data backup/copy/transfer, e.g., thumb drive; high-speed Internet: [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; high-speed broadband: DSL and Cable; Wi-fi; shared use; printer driver: 64 bit vs. 32 bit; multiple licensing; Microsoft Office web apps vs. Google Docs; XP-to-Vista via easy-transfer cable; drive imaging; Lowcountry Senior Center; [ARTICLE] Encryption busted on NIST-certified Kingston, SanDisk and Verbatim USB flash drives; rogue (fake) antivirus software; computer cleanup/maintenance; multiple Profiles; registry; Firefox: memory leaks; Task Manager: CPU/Mem Usage; Virtualization; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

January 23, 2010
(87:49)

January 16, 2010
(87:52)

January 9, 2010
(88:01)

January 2, 2010
(43:47)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; disposing of/recycling technology products and devices; Security Certificates; "https" websites; webmail; Outlook/Outlook Express; Windows 7: 32 bit vs. 64 bit; Windows 7: XP Mode; Windows 7: Compare Editions; Windows Virtual PC; Device Manager; Intuit QuickBooks; OS upgrade: Vista to Windows 7; hard disk image backup (Handy Backup); My Documents: My Music, My Pictures, My Videos; .JPG file extension; data backup: e-mail, Favorites, RSS Feeds; multiple Profiles; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House; Windows Live Essentials: Mail, Movie Maker, Family Safety, Messenger; data backup/transfer; drive-scrubbing; Restore Disks; bootable CD; DBAN; charitable donations; equipment/device disposal: cell phone, memory card; SSD (Solid State Drive); Private In-Home Lessons in Computer BASICS by Computer Tutor, Sean X. Marino: phone (843) 852-0693 or e-mail seanx310@hotmail.com; equipment/device disposal: CD/DVD, thumb drive (password-protected), external hard drive; HIPAA compliance; medical ID theft; adult education; data security in business environment; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

December 26, 2009
REBROADCAST OF NOVEMBER 7, 2009 SHOW
(87:44)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; computer giveaway by Software Solutions and Designs, Inc. during Saturday 12/05/09 remote radio broadcast from Barnes & Noble Booksellers; software licensing; Virtualization via Microsoft Virtual PC or Sun Microsystems VirtualBox; Desktop Virtualization; servers; Linux OS (Operating System); perpetual license; subscription-based software; Windows 7: XP Mode; System Resources; Windows 7: Compare Editions; VMware; System Requirements: Minimum vs. Optimal; OpenOffice.org; Document: Save as type (.doc); Corel WordPerfect; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Vista); Windows Installer; sound card driver; Outlook: Calendar; computer display: monitor vs. TV; HDMI connection; buffering; video: SD (Standard Definition) vs. HD (High Definition); IE8: History; Windows 7: 32 bit vs. 64 bit; OS upgrade: Windows Vista to Windows 7; Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor; Windows 7 Professional Upgrade; Network Driver; BitLocker Drive Encryption; BIOS (Basic Input Output System); Trusted Platform Module (TPM); password protection; Windows Updates; Antivirus software, e.g., Microsoft Security Essentials, ESET NOD32 or McAfee Security Suite; Windows Defender; AV Comparatives; Task Manager: Processes; Safe Mode; hp laptop recall issue; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

December 19, 2009
REBROADCAST OF NOVEMBER 21, 2009 SHOW
(88:20)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; computer giveaway; Safe Mode; Windows Updates; System Restore Points; Windows 7 computer/monitor giveaway by Software Solutions and Designs, Inc. during Saturday 12/05/09 remote radio broadcast from Barnes & Noble Booksellers; Malwarebytes; free antivirus software, e.g., Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast; memory module; Acronis: backup and recovery; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Vista/Windows 7); Windows 7: Compare Editions; hard drive failure; data backup; IE8: Compatibility View; Trusted sites: wildcard sequence; http vs. https; Windows 7: XP Mode; Virtualization via Microsoft Virtual PC or Sun Microsystems VirtualBox; Windows 7: 32 bit vs. 64 bit; netbook vs. notebook and desktop vs. deskbook; wireless router; Windows Vista: Starter edition; Intel Atom processor; processor types, e.g., Dual Core vs. Quad Core; router: networking and firewall protection; Windows 7 Virtualization; Apple Snow Leopard; Computer security: PC vs. Mac; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

December 12, 2009
(88:21)

On this show Jamey discussed Saturday, 12/05/09, LIVE remote radio broadcast from Barnes & Noble Booksellers; Windows 7 Computer-&-ViewSonic Monitor giveaway by Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.; [SPONSOR] Comcast: Business Class/High Speed Internet call (843) 266-3045; Netflix; Blockbuster; TiVo; buffering; Windows Media Center; Linux: Ubuntu; DVR/Blu-Ray; run Windows applications on Linux, Mac OS X, etc. via Wine; Internet Browsers: Microsoft IE8, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome; ActiveX Controls; Sun Java; Intel; OpenOffice.org; web-based applications; Sun VirtualBox; Windows Virtual PC; Virtualization; Windows 7: XP Mode; e-mail phishing scam (Bank of America); [ARTICLE] Facebook Rolling Out New Privacy Settings; debit card use; American Express; keystroke loggers; KeyScrambler; Microsoft Online Safety; Redbox Codes; online security: http vs. https; Games via Compatibility mode; wireless data encryption, e.g., WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) via G/N series routers; iPod Touch; standards vs. backwards compatibility; firmware/BIOS updates; Windows Update; All-In-One Computer; VMware; service via remote access; BIOS (Basic Input Output System) Password; AT&T/BellSouth DSL; AVG Free Antivirus; Ransomware; [ARTICLE] Google Chrome Browser Comes to Mac, Linux; Google Chrome; Watch TV with Windows; Windows Media Center Extender; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

December 5, 2009
(88:23)

On this show Jamey discussed LIVE remote radio broadcast today, 12/05/09, from Barnes & Noble Booksellers; Windows 7 Computer-&-ViewSonic Monitor giveaway by Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; Windows 7 Home Premium; Windows Vista Ultimate; Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 for Business; Skype; Flip Video: Mino; computer cleanup; Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Charleston Crab House: crab-leg eating contest 12/18/09, call (843) 795-1963; [FBI Press Release] Fraudulent Automated Clearing House (ACH) Transfers Connected to Malware and Work-at-Home Scams; decoders via DivX; recovery disks; Power Management Options: Standby and Hibernation; Linux OS; Work-from-Home scams/Nigerian scam; US-CERT (U. S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team); Search engine results: ranking manipulation; Facebook settings; Private In-Home Lessons in Computer BASICS by Computer Tutor, Sean X. Marino: phone (843) 852-0693 or e-mail seanx310@hotmail.com; Yahoo! Video; Video Conferencing; temp files; Wireless Range Extender; wireless encryption security/Wi-Fi Protected Access, e.g., WPA/WPA2; Blue Screen/Black Screen; fan/heat issue; OS: Full Version vs. Upgrade; Virtualization; licensing agreements; Retail vs. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer); netbook vs. notebook; Processors: Atom vs. Celeron; online security: http vs. https, and web page security lock icon; public (risky) computer use, e.g., kiosk or thumb drive; KeyScrambler; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; External Hard Drive, e.g., Seagate BlackArmor; data backup: encrypted; Apple products: iPhone and iPod; MP3 player; firewalls: McAfee and Norton; [ARTICLE] Fake Swine Flu Emails Lead to Real Malware Infection; McAfee SiteAdvisor; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

November 21, 2009
(88:20)

November 14, 2009
REBROADCAST OF OCTOBER 24, 2009 SHOW
(88:44)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; [ARTICLE] Microsoft's Windows 7 Is Here; [ARTICLE] Microsoft Issues Massive Patch Batch; Computer performance issue: Windows XP with SP2; Automatic Updates; Computer maintenance performed professionally; Intuit QuickBooks; [ARTICLE] Huge Acrobat Patch From Adobe; updates needed additionally for Java and Adobe Flash Player; wireless router set-up; router password and user password; virus affects router settings; data encryption: WPA vs. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access); network sharing security issue; CD & DVD player issue; IDE controller; BIOS (Basic Input Output System); Data Execution Prevention (DEP); Corel Word Perfect; Document: Save as type; text formats: PDF (Portable Document Format) and RTF (Rich Text Format); Microsoft Word Viewer; OS upgrade: Windows Vista to Windows 7; Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor; sound card driver; [ARTICLE] New Scareware Turns Into Ransomware; Facebook: Addicting Games and Farm Town; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; AT&T DSL; Windows 7: XP Mode; Windows Live Essentials; on-air/caller prize giveaway: Windows 7 Professional Upgrade; Windows 7 printing: 32-bit vs. 64-bit; USB/driver conflict; Device Manager; Quick Launch bar; Windows 7 features; virtualization; Windows Mail; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

November 7, 2009
(87:44)

October 31, 2009
(84:49)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; Outlook/Outlook Express: Advanced Settings; web-mail; Windows Live Mail; Windows Live Essentials; User Account permissions; encrypted files/folders; OS (Operating System) upgrade; Import/Export data; [ARTICLE] Facebook password-reset spam is Bredolab botnet attack; Cloudmark; employer obligation re: computers compromised in work environment; toolbars; Adobe Flash Player; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Vista); ActiveX Controls; Trusted sites; computer disposal options; e-mail Rules (Outlook); fake antivirus removal; Malwarebytes; browser security settings; IE7 vs. IE8; Firefox; Firefox: Plugins; Firefox: No Script; Firefox: IE Tab; browser hijacker/ DNS redirector; ESET Online Scanner; HostsMan; DST (Daylight Saving Time) ends; also, cell phones affected by time change; older OS: Windows 98/Me; [ARTICLE] The U.S.-South Korea Cyberattack: How Did It Happen?; Netbooks: beware of limitations; Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista; 32-bit vs. 64-bit: driver conflict; Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor; Windows 7: XP Mode; laptop vs. notebook vs. netbook; processors: Intel vs. AMD; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

October 24, 2009
(88:44)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; [ARTICLE] Microsoft's Windows 7 Is Here; [ARTICLE] Microsoft Issues Massive Patch Batch; Computer performance issue: Windows XP with SP2; Automatic Updates; Computer maintenance performed professionally; Intuit QuickBooks; [ARTICLE] Huge Acrobat Patch From Adobe; updates needed additionally for Java and Adobe Flash Player; wireless router set-up; router password and user password; virus affects router settings; data encryption: WPA vs. WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access); network sharing security issue; CD & DVD player issue; IDE controller; BIOS (Basic Input Output System); Data Execution Prevention (DEP); Corel Word Perfect; Document: Save as type; text formats: PDF (Portable Document Format) and RTF (Rich Text Format); Microsoft Word Viewer; OS upgrade: Windows Vista to Windows 7; Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor; sound card driver; [ARTICLE] New Scareware Turns Into Ransomware; Facebook: Addicting Games and Farm Town; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; AT&T DSL; Windows 7: XP Mode; Windows Live Essentials; on-air/caller prize giveaway: Windows 7 Professional Upgrade; Windows 7 printing: 32-bit vs. 64-bit; USB/driver conflict; Device Manager; Quick Launch bar; Windows 7 features; virtualization; Windows Mail; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720 or e-mail Jamey; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

October 17, 2009
REBROADCAST OF AUGUST 29, 2009 SHOW
(91:07)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; [ARTICLE] Malvertizing Via Facebook Applications; boot from CD; reformatting the hard drive; wireless access point; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; Hosts file; DNS Server; HostsMan; Spybot Search&Destroy; Adblock Plus; PDF (Portable Document Format); FTP (File Transfer Protocol); Gmail; Comcast High-Speed Internet; Knology; SendThisFile; zip file; WinZip; data compression; accessing multiple e-mail accounts; Microsoft Outlook; ePrompter; InPrivate Browsing (Internet Explorer 8); [ARTICLE] Jessica Biel Will Destroy Your Computer; USB thumb drive: safe removal; firewall; worms; ESET Online Scanner; additional Online Scanners via SSDplus Tips, Tricks & Links; Webroot Internet Security; Proxy Server; Linux; [ARTICLE] Apple's Snow Leopard Brings Compatibility, Security Concerns; Virtualization via Microsoft Virtual PC or Sun Microsystems VirtualBox; Sandboxie; Malwarebytes; Windows Update; Secunia PSI; Flight Tracker; Expedia; laptops: HP, Toshiba; ad revenue: newspapers, Internet; Juno; NetZero; free vs. subscription-based service; Microsoft Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate); Apple Mac: Boot Camp vs. Virtual Machine/Parallels; Microsoft Windows 7: XP Mode; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

October 3, 2009
(87:34)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; junk mail filtering; "IRS.gov" scam; status bar; IE8: Domain Highlighting; autoplay; Ctrl+A (keyboard shortcut to Select All); Alt+F4 (keyboard shortcut to Close Window); CD burning via CDBurner XP; Windows XP & Vista; Administrator Rights/settings; virtual server; cloud computing; off-site data storage; thin client; ActiveX Controls; Internet Explorer: Compatibility View; data encryption, e.g., WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access); firmware updates; announcement re: remote radio broadcast from Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Saturday, 12/05/09); computer giveaway by Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.; Microsoft Outlook: Profile; also, Import/Export; spam; "free" scan; [ARTICLE] Microsoft's New Free Antivirus Hits the Streets; Microsoft Genuine Advantage; software: licensing; also, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version; Microsoft Security Essentials; Yahoo! Mail; Firefox; Malwarebytes; malware vs. virus; scareware; [ARTICLE] INTERNET HAS NEVER BEEN MORE DANGEROUS, REPORT SAYS; The Computer Guy on Comcast C2; (pre-recorded episode re: Firefox); also, available via Comcast ON DEMAND. Firefox: Plugins; Windows Media Player; Windows 7; Windows 7: specs/system requirements re: 32-bit vs. 64-bit; Windows 7: XP Mode; Belarc Advisor; PC Pitstop; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720 or e-mail Jamey; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

September 26, 2009
(88:25)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; [ARTICLE] New York Times pushes Fake AV malvertisement; scareware; Malwarebytes; boot CD; Mac attacks; [ARTICLE] Internet scammers leap on Patrick Swayze's death; mouse over vs. mouse click; bank fraud; Linux; ActiveX controls; Java; anti-phishing; VeriSign; Extended Validation Certificates (SSL); GoDaddy; HijackThis; [ARTICLE] Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents; Mac OS: Snow Leopard; data backup; firewalls; computer: infection vs. compromise; alternate browsers, e.g., Firefox; OpenOffice.org; Apple: iPhone and iPod; Firefox: plugins; Firefox: Adblock Plus; printer sharing; run as administrator; Speakeasy Speed Test; Firefox: Flashblock; Firefox: NoScript; McAfee SiteAdvisor; Google; Microsoft Virtual PC; Sun Microsystems VirtualBox; Firefox: ScrapBook; updates: OS and applications; Intuit QuickBooks; Windows 7; Windows 7: XP Mode; e-mail rules; Start > Control Panel > Automatic Updates; data backup/Restore; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720 or e-mail Jamey; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

September 20, 2009
REBROADCAST OF AUGUST 22, 2009 SHOW
(87:52)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; Training Conference in Phoenix; storm tracking: Stormpulse; SCHurricane.com; Google Maps; Microsoft Outlook: Import/Export and backup data; [ARTICLE] Exploding iPhones Are Latest Headache for Apple; battery recalls; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply); [ARTICLE] Heartland Identity Theft Details Emerge; SQL injection; network security in business environment; Mac attacks: vulnerabilities, e.g., exploits, social engineering; wireless security breach; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; [ARTICLE] China Jails Four for Microsoft XP Piracy; software: Open Source; virus-infected devices, e.g., digital picture frames, external hard drives; audio/video transfer to CD/DVD: contact John Quincy - (843) 557-3900 or visit John Quincy.net; File Transfer Services, e.g., SendThisFile, YouSendIt; Internet browsers; [ARTICLE] IE 8 Beats Competition in Microsoft-sponsored Security Tests - UPDATED; [ARTICLE] Microsoft backs long life for IE6; IE6/7/8; Firefox; ActiveX controls; IE Tab in Firefox; HostsMan; McAfee SiteAdvisor; IE8 via Automatic Updates; Google Chrome; OpenDNS; headset w/microphone via USB port, e.g., Koss, Directron, Amazon.com; [ARTICLE] Mac porn hackers lay booby trap; Skype; computer: desktop vs. laptop; docking stations; laptop/notebook/netbook; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720 or e-mail Jamey; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

September 12, 2009
(87:36)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; radio guest, Dave Thomas, FBI Special Agent in Charge; also, TV guest on next week's The Computer Guy (pre-recorded); FBI employment opportunity: call (803) 551-4200; targeted attacks; social engineering; Windows Vista security enhancements; Trusted sites; zip files; browser-based attacks; hard drive/storage device (e.g., TV) vulnerabilities; streaming movies: Amazon.com and Netflix; hard drives: SATA vs. IDE; BIOS (Basic Input Output System); RAM (memory); Kingston Technology; cyber attacks; leap-frog technology; fiber optics; targets varying in different parts of the world; Linux; Unix; foreign security threats; network security in business environment; credit card fraud; [ARTICLE] T.J. Maxx Parent Company Data Theft Is The Worst Ever; [ARTICLE] Heartland Identity Theft Details Emerge; wireless access vulnerabilities; data encryption key; WAP2/AES (Wireless Application Protocol 2/Advanced Encryption Standard); home router security; encryption; network-aware virus; cellular network security; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; Terminal Services; public wireless access points (e.g., hotel, airport, coffee shop); cable modem trouble-shooting; resetting e-mail password; free e-mail accounts: Gmail and Yahoo! Mail; SecureID authentication; Office 2007 Viewers; Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats; Corel WordPerfect; OpenOffice.org; software trial versions; Kingston DataTraveler 256GB USB thumb drive; encryption: hardware-based vs. software-based; Craigslist scam; Western Union; re-shippers' schemes; online shopping; eBay; Microsoft Genuine Advantage Program; "pump and dump" schemes; multifactorial authentication; credit card restrictions/alerts; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

September 5, 2009
REBROADCAST OF JUNE 27, 2009 SHOW
(87:49)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; advances in technology; [ARTICLE] Web slows after Jackson's death; information sources; iTunes; Amazon; Google News; AIM (AOL Instant Messenger); Twitter; DigiTel Services; privacy protection re: employment; online security; distinguishing secure website vs. non-secure website; Website Identification/Extended Validation; Phishing Filter (IE7/IE8); OpenDNS; Clean-up Service packages available from [SPONSOR] Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; Digital Certificates: thawte, VeriSign; data encryption; Hushmail; Blackbery; Palm; Uninstaller; wireless router; Pacman; iGoogle; iPhone; Palm Pre; Sprint phones; AT&T; cell phone calling plan features: "unlimited;" text messaging; Bing; cell phone contracts; Windows XP support; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade special offer; Internet Explorer: address bar; Internet Explorer: Restore Defaults; registry; monitor connection issue; laptop specs; Dell computers: Support; warranty; Flixxy: Best Videos on the Net; hard drive: data retrieval; controller card; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

August 29, 2009
(91:07)

August 22, 2009
(87:52)

August 15, 2009
REBROADCAST OF JUNE 20, 2009 SHOW
(88:10)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; Windows 7; [ARTICLE] Microsoft backtracks, extends XP availability to 2011; DOS; Novell; Apple; Linux; Public Records (Charleston County); AnnualCreditReport.com; Dave Ramsey Show; Credit Bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion; Comcast cable modem: digital/analog conflict; Intuit Quicken; Microsoft Money; Microsoft Virtualization; Microsoft Virtual PC; download: Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate); Windows: 64-bit version vs. 32-bit version; power supply; retrieving hard drive data; Recycling Centers (Charleston County); multiple monitors; video card; [SPONSOR] Software Solutions and Designs, Inc.: call (843) 556-4720; flat screen panel LCD monitors: wide screen vs. standard format; DVI (Digital Visual Interface); video signal: digital vs. analog; Internet Archive; Old Time Radio Mystery Theater; recovery software/disks via HP support; Gateway support; computer updates; Bleeping Computer: Startups; Microsoft Office Suites; OpenOffice.org; Sun Microsystems; data backup (My Documents) via CD (Windows XP), via CD/DVD (Windows Vista); Adobe; Windows XP SP3; iPhone; Palm Pre; apps/content on Palm Pre; Sprint phones; Verizon; Palm; Sprint WebOS; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

August 8, 2009
(88:15)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Comcast Business Class: call (843) 266-3045; vehicle as wireless access point; Prize-giveaways: Windows 7 Release Candidate on DVD; [ARTICLE] Twitter hit by denial-of-service attack; Twitter API (Application Program Interface); Twitter; Facebook; LiveJournal; Google Blogger; DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attack; bots/Botnet; Windows Vista firewall; Firewall exception; computer cleanup/maintenance; social networking; fast-paced digital world; pen pals; registry: .net items; InPrivate Browsing: Internet Explorer 8; Private Browsing: Firefox Incognito mode: Google Chrome; Internet: tracking vs. privacy; ad sites; Hosts File Manager: Hosts Man; Adblock Plus: Firefox; Compatibility View: Internet Explorer 8; browser tweaking; Restricted Sites; default browser; cookies; Outlook Express: Accounts management; Safari; JAWS: compatibility with Firefox; printing: wired vs. wireless; Secunia PSI (Personal Software Inspector; updates/patches; Internet Options; printer: parallel port vs. USB; printer driver update; spam; external hard drive partitioning; virtual memory error; RAM (Random Access Memory); [ARTICLE] Network Solutions hacked; Administrative Rights; Uninstaller issue; Malwarebytes; SUPERAntiSpyware; Spybot Search & Destroy; Prevx; online banking: unauthenticated content/certificate error; network-aware virus; rootkit; Verizon Business: Data Breach report; The Computer Guy LIVE call-in TV show on Comcast C2; The Computer Guy (pre-recorded): available via Comcast ON DEMAND.

August 1, 2009
REBROADCAST OF JUNE 27, 2009 SHOW
(87:49)

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