EPISODE · Jun 12, 2020 · 18 MIN
TechByter Worldwide 2020-06-12: Solving a Problem that Couldn't Possibly be Happening. Short Circuits. Spare Parts.
from TechByter Worldwide (formerly Technology Corner) with Bill Blinn · host Bill Blinn
If you encounter a computer problem that can't possibly be happening, it's important to realize two things: First, it is happening, and second, there is a reason it's happening. Finding the reason and fixing it are the entertaining parts, if you have a warped sense of "entertainment". In Short Circuits: Thunderbird is an email application that will probably never see another major update, but it's full of useful features and a great solution for those who don't like Outlook. • The latest version of Firefox has added some worthwhile features while expanding its efforts to keep users and their data secure. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Some Facebook scammers aren't even trying to appear legitimate any more. • Keeping employees safe has exposed some companies' networks and proprietary data during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. • Twenty years ago: Maxtor was about to introduce enormous disk drives that could hold up to 60 gigabytes of data, but you would need deep pockets to buy one.
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If you encounter a computer problem that can't possibly be happening, it's important to realize two things: First, it is happening, and second, there is a reason it's happening. Finding the reason and fixing it are the entertaining parts, if you have a warped sense of "entertainment". In Short Circuits: Thunderbird is an email application that will probably never see another major update, but it's full of useful features and a great solution for those who don't like Outlook. • The latest version of Firefox has added some worthwhile features while expanding its efforts to keep users and their data secure. In Spare Parts (only on the website): Some Facebook scammers aren't even trying to appear legitimate any more. • Keeping employees safe has exposed some companies' networks and proprietary data during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. • Twenty years ago: Maxtor was about to introduce enormous disk drives that could hold up to 60 gigabytes of data, but you would need deep pockets to buy one.
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