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Compute This
by Schrock Innovations
Compute This is where real computer problems meet real answers. Each week the program addresses the technology issues affecting everyday users, including security threats, major updates, performance concerns, and informed buying decisions. Produced by Schrock Innovations, Compute This is presented as a live weekly call-in show, with full episodes available as video and podcast replays on major platforms.
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North Platte Cyberattack Shuts Down City Phones | Compute This
North Platte Cyberattack Shuts Down City Phones | Compute This A cyberattack knocked out phones and computers for the city of North Platte and Lincoln County, and Nebraska's governor declared an emergency and sent in the National Guard's cyber team. This week Thor breaks down what happened, why…
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The Fake ChatGPT That Hands You a Virus | Compute This
The Fake ChatGPT That Hands You a Virus | Compute This Searched for ChatGPT and clicked the top result? Scammers are buying ads that open a convincing fake, then ask you to paste a "human check" command that quietly steals your saved passwords. This week Thor shows how the trap works and the…
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Microsoft Update Breaks Office You Already Bought | Compute This
Microsoft Update Breaks Office You Already Bought | Compute This Paid for Microsoft Office outright? A recent "optional" Microsoft update installed itself anyway and left some people staring at an "Unlicensed Product" message, or missing Office altogether. This week Thor explains what happened…
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Your Apple Watch Is Recording Conversations | Compute This
Your Apple Watch Is Recording Conversations | Compute This Your new Apple Watch might be listening more closely than you realize. This week Thor breaks down how the latest Watch can capture snippets of conversation, replay the last fifteen seconds on demand, and even summarize your whole day with...
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Chrome Zero-Day Hackers Are Exploiting Right Now | Compute This
Chrome Zero-Day Hackers Are Exploiting Right Now | Compute This Google just confirmed a new Chrome zero-day that attackers are already using in the wild, and all it takes is one bad webpage to hand your computer over. On this week's Compute This, Thor breaks down the flaw, why Brave and Edge…
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The Router Backdoor That Needs No Password | Compute This
The Router Backdoor That Needs No Password | Compute This Some Chinese-made routers ship with a hidden backdoor that lets an attacker walk right in, no password required. Thor breaks down which devices are affected and what to do if one is sitting in your house right now. It's a call-in week, so...
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AI Passwords Aren’t as Safe as They Look | Compute This
AI Passwords Aren't as Safe as They Look | Compute This Ask an AI chatbot to make you a password and it hands one over with total confidence. The problem, as Thor breaks down this week, is that those passwords tend to follow the same predictable pattern every time, and a predictable pattern is...
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Hackers Are Hijacking Macs to Mine Crypto | Compute This
Hackers Are Hijacking Macs to Mine Crypto | Compute This That emergency Mac update Thor warned you about last week? Crooks are now actively using the flaw it fixes to break into Macs with no password required, then quietly turning them into crypto-mining machines. If you skipped the update, your...
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Apple’s Emergency Mac Update: Fix the Screen Sharing Flaw Tonight | Compute This
Apple's Emergency Mac Update: Fix the Screen Sharing Flaw Tonight | Compute This Apple just rushed out an emergency patch for a Mac Screen Sharing flaw that lets an attacker skip your password and take full control of your computer. If you own a Mac, this is a tonight job, not a someday job, and...
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Hackers Broke Into America’s Water Systems | Compute This
Hackers Broke Into America's Water Systems | Compute This Iran-linked hackers just broke into water utilities across the U.S. The entry point wasn't some genius zero-day exploit; it was default passwords nobody bothered to change. Thor breaks down what actually happened, why utilities in…
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Chick-fil-A Data Breach and the McAfee Pop-Up on Your New Monitor | Compute This
Got an alert about the Chick-fil-A data breach? This week we cover what hit roughly 13,000 customers, why credential stuffing keeps working, and the password habit that keeps you off the next breach list. We also dig into the McAfee pop-up taking over new LG monitors and how to spot a sales pitch...
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Malware That Steals Your Saved Browser Passwords | Compute This
If you let Chrome or Edge remember your passwords, this is the week to pay attention. A fast-spreading strain of "password stealer" malware is raiding saved logins straight out of the browser, and it is getting in through a fake "click to fix" popup that looks harmless. Thor breaks down how the...
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Car Insurance Data Breach | Compute This
Nearly seven million drivers just had their personal information exposed in the AssuranceAmerica breach, including their driver's license numbers. If a letter from your insurer shows up this week, don't throw it out. This is the kind of leak that fuels one of today's fastest-growing scams, where...
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iPhone iOS 26.5.2 Emergency Security Update: Install It Tonight | Compute This
Apple just pushed an emergency iPhone update, and this one's worth two minutes of your time. iOS 26.5.2 patches 29 security holes, including WebKit bugs where a single tapped link — no browser needed — could quietly grab passwords, two-factor codes, and card numbers off your screen. Plug in…
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Windows 10’s Free Extra Year — What It Means for You | Compute This
Windows 10 is winding down, but there's a twist: home users just got another free year of security updates, while businesses face a Microsoft bill that doubles every year they wait. This episode tells you how much time you really have — and what dragging your feet will cost. From there, Thor…
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Tech You'll Actually Use | Compute This
AI agents are everywhere in the news right now — but what can they actually do for you? From tools that book appointments and manage your calendar to smart assistants that handle repetitive work tasks, this episode breaks down what's real, what's coming, and how everyday people can start using AI...
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Spectrum Data Breach Exposes 4.9 Million Accounts | Compute This
Your cable company just handed your personal information to hackers. This week on Compute This, we break down the Charter/Spectrum data breach that exposed 4.9 million accounts—including names, phone numbers, and home addresses—all because hackers tricked a single employee over the phone. It...
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Microsoft Killing SMS 2FA & AI Finding 10,000 Security Holes | Compute This
Microsoft is phasing out text-message login codes, calling SMS authentication a major source of fraud, while AI-powered tools are uncovering thousands of critical software vulnerabilities faster than ever before. In this episode, we explain what these changes mean for your online security and why...
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AI Cybersecurity & ChatGPT Banking Risks | Compute This
AI is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, and this week on Compute This, we explain why traditional antivirus protection is struggling to keep up. From Microsoft Edge exposing saved passwords in plain text to ChatGPT connecting directly with thousands of banks, consumers are being asked...
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Backyard Data Center | Compute This
Mother's Day scams, a backyard data center experiment, and a 4GB AI model Google Chrome is quietly installing on your computer top this week's Compute This podcast. Host Thor Schrock breaks down Apple's $250 million Siri settlement that could put up to $95 per device back in iPhone owners'…
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Windows Defender: when enough isn't enough | Compute This
Microsoft just declared Windows Defender "enough" antivirus for most users — on the very same day security researchers published a paper showing how attackers can exploit Windows through Defender itself. In this episode of Compute This, we break down what that contradiction means, walk through a...
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AI Accountability & Rising PC Prices | Compute This
Technology is shifting fast—from AI transforming public accountability to potential bans on foreign-made tech and rising computer prices hitting consumers. This week on Compute This, we break down what these changes mean for your devices, your security, and your wallet. You’ll learn how AI is…
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Router Ban Risks & The Future of Tech | Compute This
Last week we kicked off the Ultimate Upgrade Sale—and the response has been incredible. This week, we’re diving deeper into what’s happening across the tech world, from major shifts in global computing to important security updates that could impact your home network. If you’re wondering whether...
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AI Spam Calls & Senior Scams Are Exploding | Compute This
Spam calls are getting smarter, scams are getting more convincing, and unfortunately, more people—especially seniors—are losing real money because of it. This week on Compute This, we’re breaking down what’s happening, why it’s getting worse, and what you can actually do to protect yourself and...
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Router Rules and Maintenance Checkups | Compute This
Staying ahead of technology means understanding not just what’s new, but what actually impacts your daily life. This week on Compute This, we’re breaking down the latest tech headlines—from new FCC router concerns to major lawsuits involving Meta and Google—and what they mean for you. We also…
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SuperMicro Co-Founder Arrested by the US for Smuggling GPUs to China | Compute This
In this episode of Compute This, we talk about the amazing local jobs available in the IT marketplace, how your business can select the right IT provider without breaking the bank, the US bust of a Fortune-500 NVIDIA GPU smuggling ring, and Microsoft is going to finally let you move the task bar...
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MacBook Neo – is it the new Air or a netbook? | Compute This
Is Apple replacing the MacBook Air with a cheaper MacBook Neo? Why is Silicon Valley suddenly defending AI company Anthropic from the U.S. government? And how can simple computer maintenance save you over $1,000 this year? In this episode of Compute This, we break down the newly announced Apple...
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How Much Ram do You Really Need? | Compute This
What is “Normal” RAM for basic, every day, and advanced computers? In this episode of Compute This, we talk about how much memory you actually need in a computer based on what you are using your PC for. Prices are spiking so buying just the right amount is more important than ever. In this…
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Compute This - PC Component Prices Stabilize
Compute This – Week of February 22, 2026: This week on the podcast PC component prices are stabilizing at massively higher levels, the Des Moines staff polishes their lock-picking skills and Ford announces a new electric truck.
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Compute This is where real computer problems meet real answers. Each week the program addresses the technology issues affecting everyday users, including security threats, major updates, performance concerns, and informed buying decisions.
Produced by Schrock Innovations, Compute This is presented as a live weekly call-in show, with full episodes available as video and podcast replays on major platforms.
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