Computer Talk with TAB
Since 1995, Computer Talk with TAB has been on the air live each week providing an in-depth practical view of computers and their place in our everyday lives. A Computer Radio Program for everyone! Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems hosts the show and provides real time answers to caller’s questions. To keep the topics fresh and informative, guests are brought in as a result of listener’s questions and suggestions. The show is geared towards the everyday computer user with questions about how their computer works and how to fix it when there is a problem.
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Tech Tuesday With A Whole Bunch of Information
Some Corporate B.S, Sassy Alexa, Honda issues and More Fraud.... Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems joins us to discuss all this and more on another Tech Tuesday segment!
Computer Talk 3-14-26 Hr 2
Michael Caron former PURA Commissioner and Cathy Pedimonti was a utilities examiner with PURA talk about what an Electricity Rate Case is and is not.
Computer Talk 3-14-26 Hr 1
Illinois suburb Alsip kicks out kid trying to attend school thanks to AI, Grammarly getting sued by Journalist over use of her name without her consent, Stryker has all their systems wiped by Iranian Hackers, Getting a scam warning about a Virus; needs to run OpenDNS, is my Cell Phone hacked? Running out of Space on my computer,
Tech Tuesday - 3-10-26
Erik Semmel from TAB Computer Systems and Computer Talk with TAB joins us to discuss AI, a Sony playstation hack and more.
Computer Talk 3-7-26 HR 1
Son of US Marshal Contractor stole Crypto “currency” from his dad!, Spyware disguised as emergency-alert sent to Israeli smartphones by terrorists, Document Foundation urges EU to ditch Microsoft but asks for feedback in Excel format! Dell OEM Re-install DVD might help Staffan, FBI Surveillance systems hacked by Chinese, AI workslop output from judges!!, Data-Transfer charge and sync cable.
Computer Talk 3-7-26 HR 2
Config OpenDNS on my System, Should I turn off the BIOS updates? My Dell keeps getting stuck at 0%, Datacenter energy costs pledge, AI caused a man to kill himself, I think I love Gemini, New MS Edge feature is VPNish, Laplink software still exists!
Computer Talk 2-28-26 HR 1
BK is using AI to “train” employees to be nice, Wifi Bug may allow main-in-the middle to bypass encryption, 7000 DJI Vacuums taken over by accident!?! My Quicken is not updating my stock numbers, Roku privacy settings issues, My DVD player on win 11 works, Should I pay the “protection fees” internet companies are billing me for? Do I need them? Car Guru breach may be costly to consumers and that company; AI summary thinks the hike will be 15min.
Computer Talk 2-28-26 HR 2
AI is happening so fast, Ransomware attacks increasing but payments going down, AI’s ability to write Cobol tanks IBM stock, Bumper Music, My Network interface seems to have broken DNS,
Tech Tuesday 2/24/26
Erik Semmel from TAB Computer discussed the severe shortage of hard drives due to increased demand from AI and data centers, affecting small to mid-sized businesses. A hard drive that cost $400 last year now sells for $1,000. Additionally, three Silicon Valley engineers were arrested for sending trade secrets to Iran. Erik highlighted that 40% of AI use involves sensitive data, posing security risks. He also mentioned a new data storage technology using borosilicate glass that can store 4.8 terabytes for 10,000 years. Lastly, they touched on the potential use of robot umpires in baseball, balancing accuracy with the game's tradition and charm.
Computer Talk 2-21-26 HR 1
David Green NPR suing Google for stealing his voice….yes Bob of Karen & Bob, Chinese “Smart” Vapes are spying on you, TP-Link Firewalls and Texas suing, I want to upgrade my HP computer to something current, Copilot spills the beans when it’s not supposed too! Door Dashers getting paid to close doors for Waymo…, Ars Technica Vibe-Coding story was fake.
