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Computer Solutions
With Jamey Mellis

 
Listen LIVE to Computer Solutions with Jamey Mellis every Saturday for TWO full hours from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Eastern Time on 1250 WTMA in Charleston, South Carolina. Call in with your computer-related problems or questions at 843-556-1250.

Click here to listen to the show LIVE. Past shows are archived here in MP3 format. You can also subscribe to our podcast feed and have new shows automatically downloaded to your computer, ready to listen at your leisure, as well as listen to the prerecorded Computer Solutions Encore Edition Sunday mornings from 8:00 till 10:00 on 1250 WTMA.

For Tips, Tricks & Links Jamey has talked about on past shows, go here.
 

Most Recent Shows

September 4, 2010
(87:24)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; [SPONSOR]: Coastline Property Solutions; [SPONSOR]: Tri-County Surgical Associates; ESET NOD32 Antivirus update conflict; DNS Server; web-app (browser)-based; cross-platform compatibility; URL; Twitter/TinyURL; Twitter; Domain name; Facebook; Norton removal tool; Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP)/Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7); UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; UPS: Online vs. Standby; [ARTICLE] 'LOL is this you?' spam spreading via Facebook chat; Anti-virus protection; browser hijacker; Microsoft Security Essentials; ESET NOD32 Antivirus; Windows Firewall; tabbed browsing; keylogger; wireless router; wireless protocols: a/b/g/n series; cable/DSL modem; Wireless Access Point; [ARTICLE] Bad flash drive caused worst U.S. military breach; How to disable the Autorun functionality in Windows; network security; CPSC (U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission); Recalls: Toshiba Recalls T Series Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard, Toshiba T130 series Recall Notice, Garmin nüvi Battery PCB Recall, Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard, 32-Inch Sharp LCD-TVs Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; [ARTICLE] Intel to Acquire McAfee for $7.68B; [ARTICLE] Intel-McAfee Deal Makes Secure Hardware a Priority; [ARTICLE] HP WebScan Feature Can Expose Scanned Documents; advances in computer technology; application-based appliances; ESET NOD32 Antivirus for Mac; Mac OS X has you covered: Defenses against viruses and other malware; PSI Secunia; Secunia Advisory and Vulnerability Database re: Mac vulnerabilities; Linux OS; CDBurnerXP; burning ISO image; Microsoft Office; OS Compatibility mode; 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.

August 28, 2010
REBROADCAST OF AUGUST 7, 2010 SHOW
(87:32)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; Introduction of [New SPONSOR]: Coastline Property Solutions and [New SPONSOR]: Tri-County Surgical Associates; upgrading to Windows 7: 32 bit vs. 64 bit; video/graphics card (discrete); memory requirements for gamers; addressable memory; upgrade vs. reinstallation/reformatting; Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor; printer incompatibility; Universal Print Driver; hardware/software updates; power issues; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; BIOS [for video, scroll this web page for: "Episode 36: BIOS Basics"]; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc August special #1: Maintenance/Cleanup: 1st computer for $99.95, 2nd computer for $50; August special #2: ESET Antivirus NOD32: 1-user copy for $39.99, 2-user copy for $55.99; Sidekick vs. Outlook; Outlook: Export/Import; System Restore; Scheduled Tasks (Windows XP)/Task Scheduler (Windows Vista/7); Service Packs; temporary Internet files; Scan Disk; bad sectors; Defragmenter;.inf folder/file; sound card: drivers update; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; Phishing; [ARTICLE] Microsoft to Release Most Patch Tuesday Bulletins Ever; [ARTICLE] Sprint's EVO Phone in a 4G Zone: How Fast Is It?; Sprint Evo 4G WiMax hotspot will definitely have a monthly charge; MiFi; DSL; rebate terms; Verizon Wi-Fi (hotspots); scroll bars; registry; fake antivirus infection; Audio Recording Calculator; wireless gateway; Outlook: Profile; remote service; Leave a copy of messages on the server; photo-sizing; templates; Microsoft Word 2010; fonts: Calibri, Verdana, Arial; line-spacing; keyboard maintenance; 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.

August 21, 2010
(87:34)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; [SPONSOR]: Coastline Property Solutions; [SPONSOR]: Tri-County Surgical Associates; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc August special #1: Maintenance/Cleanup: 1st computer for $99.95, 2nd computer for $50; August special #2: ESET Antivirus NOD32: 1-user copy for $39.99, 2-user copy for $55.99; wireless security (on the road, e.g., hotel); Sprint's EVO Phone; wireless hotspot (Wi-Fi); Internet access via cell phone; kiosk/public use computers; temporary Internet files; security issues: threats/risks; Firefox: NoScript; rogue security software (fake antivirus); RAM (random access memory); reformatting; data backup; restore disks; Hotmail; CD burning: via Windows XP vs. Windows Vista/7; CD/DVD cleaning; Pop-up Blocker; Java Script; Tools >> Pop-up Blocker >> Pop-up Blocker Settings >> Allowed sites; eBay; product registration: requirements, e.g., e-mail address; Gmail; Yahoo! Mail; 10 Minute Mail; webmail; virus-directed e-mail; e-mail phishing scams; store "loyalty" cards; Just-In-Time Debugging; Administrator account; Windows Update; System Restore; Restore Point; automatic updates; USB port; Taskbar; Safely Remove Hardware; external hard drive; thumb drive (flash drive); networked computer system; [ARTICLE] Report: Trojan a factor in fatal Spanair crash?; [ARTICLE] China Called a Hacker's Marketplace; error: Allowed parent; Google toolbar; ESET NOD 32 Antivirus; ESET Online Scanner; Malwarebytes; keylogger; e-mail: storage vs. deletion; data encryption; network-aware virus; firewall; router; 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.

August 14, 2010
(87:29)

On this show Jamey discussed Computer Solutions: listen LIVE via WTMA; [SPONSOR] Athens Restaurant & Grill; [SPONSOR]: Coastline Property Solutions; [SPONSOR]: Tri-County Surgical Associates; Software Solutions and Designs, Inc August special #1: Maintenance/Cleanup: 1st computer for $99.95, 2nd computer for $50; August special #2: ESET Antivirus NOD32: 1-user copy for $39.99, 2-user copy for $55.99; iPhone apps; Google apps; Smartphone; DVR vs. TiVo; TiVo; Comcast DVR with TiVo service; remote access (help); Smart Strip power strip; WAP (Wireless Access Point); servers: environmental monitoring; cell phones: (full size) keyboard connection; HDMI connection [VIDEO]; phone tied to network; cell phone: service without contract; also, buy-out terms/provisions; rogue security software (aka, fake antivirus); Windows Live Mail; Yahoo! Mail; Windows Live Essentials: Movie Maker, Messenger, Family Safety; Internet Explorer: Security Zones, e.g., Restricted sites and Trusted sites; Restricted sites vs. blocked sites; Tools >> Internet Options >> Security; Internet Explorer: 64-bit version; Adobe; BHO (Browser Helper Object); Adobe: Flash Player; 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: FAQ; Memory management (RAM); hardware/software compatibility; Disk Defragmenter; Task Scheduler; Windows registry; .INI files; IE8: Compatibility View; eBay; Internet Explorer: Pop-up Blocker; Java Script; Uniblue: RegistryBooster; Internet Explorer: Compatibility View Settings; iPhone: jail breaking and bricking; [ARTICLE] Copyright Office: Jailbreaking an iPhone is Fair Use; [ARTICLE] Apple Response to Jailbreaking Decision Could Be Futile; power supply; UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)/Battery Backup; protection: anti-virus and anti-malware; Malwarebytes; sandboxing; Sandboxie; Windows Virtual PC: XP mode; Linux; Windows Update (Microsoft Update); Cricket Wireless; Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010: Ribbon, Menus, Toolbars; Microsoft Outlook; Linux: Ubuntu and ELI; ActiveX Controls; Firefox; OpenOffice.org; QuickBooks; Wine; Linux: Ubuntu ISO file; 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.

 

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