Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-04-2026

Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-04-2026

From Computer Talk Radio by Benjamin Rockwell

April 4, 2026 · 1h 30m

About this episode

This episode discusses the reliability of smart devices, the use of ancient programming languages, and various tech-related topics including scams and office policies.

This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Smart Devices not as reliable - Rachel asks why her smart devices sometimes stop working - 11:00 - Ancient programming languages - Eric asks why companies still use things like COBOL in 2026 - 22:00 - Resisting the upgrade track - Keith shares ideas of resisting the manufacturers upgrade track - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Marty shares a tech tool, the Lightbar series of headlamps - 39:00 - Scam Series - Fake Warranty - Benjamin notes the Fake Warranty Renewal Trap still exists - 44:00 - Keske on Automation - Steve and Benjamin extoll upsides of learning automation - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - nerd wear - Dorren and Benjamin talk nerd shirts and other wear - 1:07:00 - Listener Q&A - old school - Rita asks Benjamin why people are still using paper planners - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 373 - Why your office needs a clean desk policy even at home - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - webcame covers - Lila asks why people cover their webcam lenses with tape

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin Rockwell

Guests: Marty Winston, Dr Doreen Galli

Topics covered

  • smart devices
  • programming languages
  • technology upgrades
  • automation
  • scams
  • nerd culture
  • office policies

Keywords

  • smart devices
  • COBOL
  • upgrade track
  • automation
  • fake warranty
  • nerd shirts
  • paper planners
  • webcam covers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Computer Talk Radio

Products: Lightbar series of headlamps

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