Tech Talk Video Podcast

Episode 616. Eventually, technology fails in one way or another. Computer hard drives crash, your cell phone battery dies, even spell checkers fail to find all the mistakes we make. But what happens when a computer hard drive with patient data crashes at the hospital? Or, what if the computer used in your car starts to go? On this episode of "Tech Talk," we discussed technology failures and what you can do to minimize the damage when some of your own devices fail.
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Episode 615. The Easy Button may not be just an advertising gimmick. Wouldn't it be great if computers or even cell phones were easy to use? On this episode of "Tech Talk," we discussed how designers and developers make technology simple. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt615.mp4

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Episode 614. They say if you don't have your health, you don't have anything—but staying healthy can be hard work! On this episode of "Tech Talk," we take a look at health technologies as well as try to decipher the wealth of health information online. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt614.mp4

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Episode 613. There are thousands of different news sources and hundreds of different ways we can read, hear, or see the news. On this episode of "Tech Talk," we discuss how technology is changing the way news is delivered and learn how to use some new tools for getting news. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt613.mp4

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Episode 612. With the increased cost of gasoline and heating fuels, a lot more people are taking a closer look at renewable sources for energy. On this episode of "Tech Talk," we visit with experts in bio-mass, wind, and solar sources for energy. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt612.mp4

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Episode 611. Coffee shops, airports, and even entire cities abound with wireless Internet access. In this episode, find out what you need to know about wireless networks. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt611.mp4

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Episode 610. Safe computing is a big deal for the government and corporations, but what about people like you and me? On this episode we discuss the importance of good computer hygiene and how a few steps can ensure that your computer is not dishing out all your family secrets. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt610.mp4

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Episode 609. YouTube, Apple TV, MyTV... Are these all just new ways to watch regular television? We’ll find out on this episode. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt609.mp4

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Episode 608. Ever wonder how the Internet really works? Join us to learn some network basics and find out what the future of the Internet holds. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt608.mp4

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Episode 607. On this episode of "Tech Talk" we'll examine different kinds of video games and gaming as well as show a few examples of the newest video game trend: physical gaming. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt607.mp4

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Episode 606. On this episode of "Tech Talk" we'll examine different kinds of video games and gaming as well as show a few examples of the newest video game trend: physical gaming. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt606.mp4

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Episode 605. Tired of your friends getting seasick from watching the whirling camera views on that vacation video you took? We’ll show you how to use the video editing software that now comes with many computers. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt605.mp4

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Episode 604. Are your old computers piling up in the garage? We’ll discuss what you can do with obsolete equipment when it’s just taking up space. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt604.mp4

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Episode 603. There are a million gadgets out there. In this episode, we’ll look at the essential gadgets for home, school, and travel. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt603.mp4

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Episode 602. Most estimates indicate that 95% of personal computers use some version of Microsoft® Windows. On this episode of Tech Talk, we take a look at that other 5%: Mac OS® and Linux. http://techtalk.umn.edu/episodes/season6/tt602.mp4

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