We’re in an election year, and that means brushing up on our fact checking! So, of course, we’ve got some handy-dandy reading for you while you’re listening to the show! Fact Checking 101 https://www.theatlantic.com/notes/2018/01/how-to-fact-check-the-atlantic/551477/ https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2014/aug/20/7-steps-better-fact-checking/ https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/2016/07/20/the-10-best-fact-checking-sites/?fbclid=IwAR0FTgj6Z2WMvlTAlkp2g_-tsQfs8JN2gP6X1PFX120ek4_haJ1ErQXS6L0 https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/ https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/The_Dragon_in_My_Garage https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/03/baloney-detection-kit-carl-sagan/
Windows 7 is Dead! Don’t Panic! (1/18/20 Part 2)
No, really, don’t panic! But do have a plan. Still with Windows 7? What to do? Windows 7’s end of life is no secret, but it still snuck up on us. There’s always something more important going on. So, what’s going on? What to do? Just remember to don’t panic! You can also come to Q&A at 270 Lalo St #104 in Kahului or call in at (808) 871-5925 or (808) 243-7600. Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Its the intro to our SHOPPING SHOW! (12/14/19 Part 1)
Its the holidays! There are sales! So, whether you celebrate or just need to upgrade, this is a great time to buy! We talk about how we decided which computers to talk about plus take your calls! What Do I Need to Look For? *Sorry but the last few minutes of this program were lost due to technical difficulties
We braved Costco and Officemax to find these deals! (12/14/19 Part 2)
Its time to buy! And with the deals here on Maui, its a great time to do so! Computer Prices On Island! Are you upgrading to a new computer? Buying a laptop for a student? Do your folks need to replace a dying machine? This is your show!
The Price of Not Upgrading (12/7/19 Part 1)
Sure, your old computer has been faithful. You’ve had it for years. But are you doing yourself any favors by keeping it? Upgrade or Replace? Old computers become harder to fix, more expensive to maintain, and software support gets harder to find. And lets not start about protecting it…! Jonathan, LD, and Sam talk about the Price of Not Upgrading in this hour!
The Time Has Come for Windows 7. Now What? (12/7/19 Part 2)
Windows 7 is being retired. It will no longer be receiving updates. Is it time to move on? Yes. Yes it is. Time to Change OSes Jonathan has finally been won over, and we talk why you should move over. Benefits of Windows 10, how to change the interface, and more! https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 http://www.classicshell.net/
Holiday Charity Giving and Scams 101 (11/23/19 Part 1)
Its our annual reminder about holiday charity giving, holiday scams, defending yourself and making sure your money is going to a good place! As promised? Links, links, and more links! Holiday Scams! – Part 1 https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/charity.html https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-scams-consumer-alerts https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search https://bloomerang.co/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-4-major-charity-watchdogs/ https://www.charitywatch.org/ https://www.guidestar.org/ http://www.give.org/ https://www.charitynavigator.org/
Scams and shams! Now what? (11/23/19 Part 2)
What to do when you’ve been scammed? Well, there is some work ahead of you, but its not hopeless! Holiday Scams – Part 2 https://www.consumerreports.org/scams-fraud/scam-or-fraud-victim-what-to-do/ https://www.ftc.gov/faq/consumer-protection/get-my-free-credit-report https://www.statefarm.com/insurance/identity-restoration
Streaming! What’s up there! (11/16/19 Part 1)
It doesn’t matter if you’re a cord cutter or are paying for cable, satellite, etc. , streaming video online is a staple of life now! Watch on your TV, laptop, desktop, phone, and fridge (assuming you have one of those fancy smart fridges). Streaming! https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/7/20903616/best-streaming-service-netflix-hulu-amazon-disney-plus-hbo-comparison-shows Also, the Maui County is offering hard drive destruction on Saturday, November 23rd! From them: The County of Maui will be holding a free, drive-through hard drive and backup tape destruction and disposal service in the lower parking lot behind the Kalana O Maui County Building on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in observance of Cyber Security Awareness Month. The free service will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, with access to the parking area under the County building from Kaohu Street (just below the intersection with High Street). But before you destroy it, consider wiping it first! https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-wipe-a-hard-drive-2624527
Before you go… (11/16/19 Part 2)
A good friend of the show had a family member pass away. We offered our condolences, but he did say something to his friends and family that caught our attention. What We Leave Behind https://www.facebook.com/help/1070665206293088 https://lifehacker.com/one-day-youre-going-to-die-heres-how-to-prepare-for-i-5992722 https://www.pcmag.com/feature/366465/how-to-prepare-your-digital-life-for-your-death