Computer Talk Radio Broadcast 04-04-2026

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