http://www.mypctalk.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:15:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Mypctalk.com Computer Talk Radio On KSGF 104.1FM and 1260 A.M. Springfield Missouri. Mypctalk.com is sponsored by Altec Computers and The PC Medics. MyPCTalk clean MyPCTalk customerservice@alteccomputers.com customerservice@alteccomputers.com (MyPCTalk) Computer Talk Radio on KSGF Computer talk, computer talk radio show, PC,Talk,Radio,Technology,Information,News http://www.mypctalk.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.mypctalk.com http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/11/12/11122011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/11/12/11122011/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:00:54 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=145666 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/11/12/11122011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales Black Friday: Join us for Black Friday Savings! Mac: Cleaning up Windows installs. Partitions: Managing multiple partitions. Skyrim: Rob's mini-review. Encryption: What's a good program for it? Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/) * Black Friday: Join us for Black Friday Savings! * Mac: Cleaning up Windows installs. * Partitions: Managing multiple partitions. * Skyrim: Rob's mini-review. * Encryption: What's a good program for it? * Sewing Machines: Zack's second favorite hobby. * Steam: System Hacked, what does it mean to you? MyPCTalk clean 44:20 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/11/05/11052011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/11/05/11052011/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:00:09 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=141087 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/11/05/11052011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales RPGS: Rob talks a bit about his personal games. Social Media: Check out Altec on Facebook, Twitter, and FourSquare! DCUO: Rob's getting back into it. Star Wars Old Republic: Zack's super excited. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/) * RPGS: Rob talks a bit about his personal games. * Social Media: Check out Altec on Facebook, Twitter, and FourSquare! * DCUO: Rob's getting back into it. * Star Wars Old Republic: Zack's super excited. * MMO System Requirements: Altec's got you covered. * Laptop Cleaning: Easier than you think. * Skyrim: Everyone is taking the day off on 11-11-11. * Hard Drives: Shortages coming in. * Touchscreens: Toshiba M700s are awesome. * Media Center PCs: We can help you set one up today! * HP and Netflix: Why so stupid? * MacGyver Tips: Salt to Your Laundry to Keep Colors Vibrant & Freeze Candles to Make them Last Twice as Long MyPCTalk clean http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/29/10292011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/29/10292011/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:00:12 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=136378 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/29/10292011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales Halloween: Zack and Rob are in costume! Retail Stories: Someone come looking for Rob?! DCUO: Gone free to play! Rob's excited. Dot Net: Framework Errors and how to deal with them. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/) * Halloween: Zack and Rob are in costume! * Retail Stories: Someone come looking for Rob?! * DCUO: Gone free to play! Rob's excited. * Dot Net: Framework Errors and how to deal with them. * DCUO: Pricing Tiers and how it works. * Arkham City: A little review. * MacGyver Tips: Salting the Napkin and Nailing the Table * Nintendo: First ever annual profit loss. MyPCTalk clean 44:16 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/15/10152011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/15/10152011/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:00:18 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=127053 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/15/10152011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales Computers 101: F-Keys and Copy\Paste. Backify: 512GB of Backup Storage?! Spotify: Better than Pandora. Ubuntu: A great lightweight alternative. Windows 8: We're not too excited... Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/) * Computers 101: F-Keys and Copy\Paste. * Backify: 512GB of Backup Storage?! * Spotify: Better than Pandora. * Ubuntu: A great lightweight alternative. * Windows 8: We're not too excited... * MacGyver Tips: Soothe a sore throats and get wax out of carpets! * Avengers Trailer: We're excited, you should be too! MyPCTalk clean 44:24 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/08/my-pc-talk-1082011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/08/my-pc-talk-1082011/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:00:11 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=122635 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/08/my-pc-talk-1082011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Our specialty is service after the sale. Steve Jobs: The revolutionary visionary. Two Internet Explorers: Whats with the second icon? Cookies: Delicious Baked Goods or Gateway to Virus City? Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Our specialty is service after the sale. * Steve Jobs: The revolutionary visionary. * Two Internet Explorers: Whats with the second icon? * Cookies: Delicious Baked Goods or Gateway to Virus City? * Blue Tooth Headset: What do we recommend? * Gaming Machine: Intel or AMD? * Rage: Rob's Review. * MacGyver Tips: Tune in to hear what we have! * Risk Legacy: Why is it such a odd innovation? MyPCTalk clean 44:23 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/01/my-pc-talk-1012011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/01/my-pc-talk-1012011/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:00:23 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=119243 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/10/01/my-pc-talk-1012011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Great savings on top quality computers. Tune in this week to hear Rob and Zack answer phone calls about tablets and the future of computing. Also this week we have our world famous MacGyver Tips! Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Great savings on top quality computers. * Tune in this week to hear Rob and Zack answer phone calls about tablets and the future of computing. * Also this week we have our world famous MacGyver Tips! MyPCTalk clean 44:20 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/24/my-pc-talk-9242011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/24/my-pc-talk-9242011/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:00:31 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=113200 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/24/my-pc-talk-9242011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Great savings on top quality laptops. Nerf Guns: Rob never really grew up. Facebook: Major Changes and our thoughts. Google+: Picking up steam or dying slowly? Google: New Logo awes Zack! Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Great savings on top quality laptops. * Nerf Guns: Rob never really grew up. * Facebook: Major Changes and our thoughts. * Google+: Picking up steam or dying slowly? * Google: New Logo awes Zack! * Netflix: Recent news changes the game? * GameFly: Is it worth it? * Automotive Video Recording: How's it done? * MacGyver Tips: Seltzer Water on Bird Poop and Calk on Rugs. MyPCTalk clean 43:40 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/17/my-pc-talk-9172011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/17/my-pc-talk-9172011/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:00:38 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=108562 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/17/my-pc-talk-9172011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Three Convenient Locations Widows 8: This sums up Rob's feelings Star Trek: Every other one is terrible Star Wars: Editing the Legacy Diablo 3: Lag Free? Hows that possible? Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Three Convenient Locations * Widows 8: This sums up Rob's feelings (http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/09/16/windows-1-0-vs-windows-8-pic/) * Star Trek: Every other one is terrible * Star Wars: Editing the Legacy * Diablo 3: Lag Free? Hows that possible? * Anti-Virus: Zack explains how BIOS viruses work. * MacGyver Tips: Fire-Starting and Pie Baking. * Layaway: We offer layaway year round. * Ghostbusters: Re-Release in October! MyPCTalk clean 44:19 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/10/my-pc-talk-9102011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/10/my-pc-talk-9102011/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:00:22 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=104988 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/10/my-pc-talk-9102011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Same Great Savings Bluetooth Headphones: What's good? Top Ten Technologies we take for Granted Cell Phones GPS Digital Cameras Wi-Fi Digital Music Debit Cards \ Digital Checking Wikipedia Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Same Great Savings * Bluetooth Headphones: What's good? * Top Ten Technologies we take for Granted * Cell Phones * GPS * Digital Cameras * Wi-Fi * Digital Music * Debit Cards \ Digital Checking * Wikipedia * Social Networking * Microsoft Office Suite * Spell Check MyPCTalk clean 44:05 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/03/my-pc-talk-932011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/03/my-pc-talk-932011/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:00:10 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=99272 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/09/03/my-pc-talk-932011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Ramping Down to Ramp Up Netflix: What's the future? DVD Drives: Some Codecs required. Wireless: Security and Range. Deus Ex: Our thoughts and opinions. MacGyver Tip: Feed your plants beer! Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Ramping Down to Ramp Up * Netflix: What's the future? * DVD Drives: Some Codecs required. * Wireless: Security and Range. * Deus Ex: Our thoughts and opinions. * MacGyver Tip: Feed your plants beer! * MacGyver Tip: Reviving a dead pen. MyPCTalk clean 43:58 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/27/my-pc-talk-8272011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/27/my-pc-talk-8272011/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:00:35 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=94907 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/27/my-pc-talk-8272011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Zack: He is so hoity-toity. Deus Ex: Gamestop pulling the game. HP: Huge run on the tablets. Recycling: Altec is a DNR certified recycling center. Tablets: The rise of the fall of laptops. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): * Zack: He is so hoity-toity. * Deus Ex: Gamestop pulling the game. * HP: Huge run on the tablets. * Recycling: Altec is a DNR certified recycling center. * Tablets: The rise of the fall of laptops. * Anti-Virus: The Flavors of Norton * MacGyver Tips: Tune in to hear some really unique ones! * Ticketmaster: Facebook integration offers interesting options. MyPCTalk clean 44:20 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/20/my-pc-talk-8202011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/20/my-pc-talk-8202011/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:00:58 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=90391 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/20/my-pc-talk-8202011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Altec $250 Specials! Hard Drive Space: Managing Usage Hulu+: Host Thoughts Xbox Live: How does it effect other computers on a network? Monitor Out Of Range: What does that mean? Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Altec $250 Specials! * Hard Drive Space: Managing Usage * Hulu+: Host Thoughts * Xbox Live: How does it effect other computers on a network? * Monitor Out Of Range: What does that mean? * Defrag: Windows + Safe mode * 32-Bit vs 64-Bit: How to tell the difference? * Media Center PC: How to build one. * Bluetooth Keyboard: Why is it preferred to RF? * Minecraft: Go play! Minecraft.net! MyPCTalk clean 44:11 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/13/my-pc-talk-8132011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/13/my-pc-talk-8132011/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:00:43 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=84303 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/13/my-pc-talk-8132011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Same Great Savings! Android Alarms: Zack has problems, help him out! Google Huddle: Highs and Lows a GenCon. Anonymous: Plans to tackle Facebook. BART: Bay Area Rail Transit cell phone shut down. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Same Great Savings! * Android Alarms: Zack has problems, help him out! * Google Huddle: Highs and Lows a GenCon. * Anonymous: Plans to tackle Facebook. * BART: Bay Area Rail Transit cell phone shut down. * Spotify: Rob and Zack give further reviews of it's service. * MacGyver Tips: Browser shortcuts, Emergency Candles, and Lemon Cleaners! MyPCTalk clean 44:23 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/06/my-pc-talk-8062011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/06/my-pc-talk-8062011/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:00:52 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=81511 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/08/06/my-pc-talk-8062011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Huge Tax Free Holiday Rob's Vacation: He calls in to check in on the road. Rooting Phones: What are the benefits? Printers: What's a good wireless printer? Windows: XP, Vista, 7, and the future. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Huge Tax Free Holiday * Rob's Vacation: He calls in to check in on the road. * Rooting Phones: What are the benefits? * Printers: What's a good wireless printer? * Windows: XP, Vista, 7, and the future. * Physical Memory: System not recognizing it? * Happy Birthday, Zack! * MacGyver Tips: Use vanilla extract to cure household stink. MyPCTalk clean 44:15 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/30/my-pc-talk-7302011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/30/my-pc-talk-7302011/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:00:01 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=75017 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/30/my-pc-talk-7302011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Huge Tax Free Holiday Altec Laptops: What all do they come with? Spotify: Artist Radio function. Ubisoft: New DRM requires constant internet connection. Wireless Routers: Signal strength and date integrity. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Huge Tax Free Holiday * Altec Laptops: What all do they come with? * Spotify: Artist Radio function. * Ubisoft: New DRM requires constant internet connection. * Wireless Routers: Signal strength and date integrity. * Linux: There are a handful of things that wouldn't exist without Linux. * The G-Mail Man: A non-Microsoft slanderous advertisement against G-Mail. * Kanye Pepper: Or maybe Zack meant Cayenne Pepper. MyPCTalk clean 45:11 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/23/my-pc-talk-7232011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/23/my-pc-talk-7232011/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:00:41 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=69386 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/23/my-pc-talk-7232011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: $250 Back to School Notebook Spotify: The ins and outs, our thoughts and opinions Streaming Alternatives: Pandora, Radio.com, Rdio, Last.FM, and more Hulu: Bidding has begun, Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): $250 Back to School Notebook * Spotify: The ins and outs, our thoughts and opinions * Streaming Alternatives: Pandora, Radio.com, Rdio, Last.FM, and more * Hulu: Bidding has begun, looks like it's down to Apple or Google. * Comic Book Movies: Rob saw Captain America and he loves it. MyPCTalk clean 44:13 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/16/my-pc-talk-7162011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/16/my-pc-talk-7162011/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:00:25 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=59913 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/16/my-pc-talk-7162011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: A positive sales experience! Google+: Zack still doesn't know how to use it. Last Space Flight: Michael Stipe sent the last wakeup call. Geek Squad Horror: Best business practices? Maybe not. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): A positive sales experience! * Google+: Zack still doesn't know how to use it. * Last Space Flight: Michael Stipe sent the last wakeup call. * Geek Squad Horror: Best business practices? Maybe not. * SOE: Playstation Outage a "Great Experience" * Quake: QuakeCon forums hacked. * Intel's SSD 320: * Geek Culture Movies: X-Men, Sucker Punch, and more! MyPCTalk clean 44:51 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/09/my-pc-talk-792011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/09/my-pc-talk-792011/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:00:07 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=44013 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/09/my-pc-talk-792011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales: Great Local Customer Service Great Customers: A support technicans white buffalo Free Anti-Virus: Microsoft Security Essentials, actually pretty good. Video Codecs: Can cause all sorts of problems Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Great Local Customer Service * Great Customers: A support technicans white buffalo * Free Anti-Virus: Microsoft Security Essentials, actually pretty good. * Video Codecs: Can cause all sorts of problems * Overheating: Problems and Solutions * G+: How to invite people in. * Botnet: What the? * External Hard Drives: What is best? * MacGyver Tips MyPCTalk clean 44:18 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/02/my-pc-talk-722011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/02/my-pc-talk-722011/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:00:08 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=36800 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/07/02/my-pc-talk-722011/feed/ 0 Topics: Sponsored by Altec Sales Google+ - Rob is super excited about it and Zack is... kinda excited. 4G: When will it be in Springfield? Google+: Hangouts, Circles, and Huddles. Interesting innovations incoming. Topics: * Sponsored by Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/) * Google+ - Rob is super excited about it and Zack is... kinda excited. * 4G: When will it be in Springfield? * Google+: Hangouts, Circles, and Huddles. Interesting innovations incoming. * Backups: Converting external hard drives to online services. * Reverse Phone Search: Are there any free options out there? MyPCTalk clean 44:09 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/18/my-pc-talk-6182011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/18/my-pc-talk-6182011/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:00:26 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=28907 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/18/my-pc-talk-6182011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: Dinner and a Desktop Father's Day Deals! Red box to start carrying video games. LulSec is just hacking everyone. A reminder of why backups are so important. Spam is still a universal problem. Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Dinner and a Desktop Father's Day Deals! * Red box to start carrying video games. * LulSec is just hacking everyone. * A reminder of why backups are so important. * Spam is still a universal problem. * Some interesting news in the world of Tablets. * MacGyver tips * Open a Wine Bottle with String (http://lifehacker.com/5811773/open-a-bottle-of-wine-using-just-a-piece-of-string) * Corn Starch for Cleaning (http://lifehacker.com/5812561/not-just-for-cooking-use-corn-starch-to-clean-up-stains-spills-furniture-and-more) MyPCTalk clean 44:53 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/11/my-pc-talk-6112011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/11/my-pc-talk-6112011/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:00:31 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=25717 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/11/my-pc-talk-6112011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: Check us on on Facebook and Twitter! Media Players: Windows Media Player issues and how to resolve them. Winamp: It's like a car that doesn't run but has great tires. Router Problems: Sometimes its just time to say goodbye. Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Check us on on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AltecComputers) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/mypctalk)! * Media Players: Windows Media Player issues and how to resolve them. * Winamp: It's like a car that doesn't run but has great tires. * Router Problems: Sometimes its just time to say goodbye. * iTunes Alternatives: Listen to hear our list of suggested programs! * iCloud: It's like Google but for Apple. * Father's Day Special: Dinner and a Desktop (or Laptop) - Dell OptiPlex Deal. * Backups: Alternatives to using the Cloud * Ubuntu: Ubuntu One and Unity Sidebar MyPCTalk clean 44:51 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/04/my-pc-talk-642011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/04/my-pc-talk-642011/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:00:24 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=25015 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/06/04/my-pc-talk-642011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: Still offering 24 hour repairs on most systems at our East Battlefield store. Windows 8: What does this thing look like? Games: How to get the default Windows games back, Angry Birds: Where do you get it for PC? Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Still offering 24 hour repairs on most systems at our East Battlefield store. * Windows 8: What does this thing look like? * Games: How to get the default Windows games back, * Angry Birds: Where do you get it for PC? * Sony: Hacked again and again and again. * Skype: Spam, Open Source,  and Integration. * Macs: Viruses, infections, and "scare-ware. * Google Voice: Phone Number issues. * MacGyver Tips: * Sharpend with your Forearm (http://lifehacker.com/5502841/extend-the-life-of-your-razor-blades-with-your-forearm) * Sharper with your Jeans (http://lifehacker.com/5807076/extend-the-life-of-razor-blades-with-silica-gel) * Dry with Silica Gel (http://lifehacker.com/5807076/extend-the-life-of-razor-blades-with-silica-gel) MyPCTalk clean 44:49 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/28/my-pc-talk-5282011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/28/my-pc-talk-5282011/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 15:00:37 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=22218 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/28/my-pc-talk-5282011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: Collecting Donations for Joplin at all three locations. - This episode was dedicated to Joplin Disaster Relief. On Sunday, May 22, 2011, a massive tornado cut through Joplin, leaving a path of wreckage and devastation a half... Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Collecting Donations for Joplin at all three locations. This episode was dedicated to Joplin Disaster Relief. On Sunday, May 22, 2011, a massive tornado cut through Joplin, leaving a path of wreckage and devastation a half-mile wide and six miles long. Homes and businesses were left in rubble. These are our neighbors. They are in need. We are here to help. HOW YOU CAN HELP There are some items that are in critical need NOW, and you can make a huge difference in people's lives with your donations. Cash Donations (Checks made payable: Convoy of Hope – Joplin Tornado Relief) are being collected by Altec and many other major retailers. Blood Donation Centers Springfield –Campbell Donor Center; 220 W. Plainview Rd. (417-227-5000) 8am – 6pm (Mon. only) Springfield—Reser Donor Center; 2230 S. Glenstone (417-227-5025) 8am – 6pm (Mon. only) Joplin—Northpark Mall; 101 N. Range Line Rd. (417-626-8323) 11am-7pm (Mon. only) Check centers for regular operating hours. MyPCTalk clean 44:09 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/21/my-pc-talk-5212011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/21/my-pc-talk-5212011/#comments Sat, 21 May 2011 15:00:01 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=14111 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/21/my-pc-talk-5212011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: Open 7 Days a Week! Dropbox: How do you get more space? La Noire: Rob LOVES it. Social Networks going Public: LinkedIn made big bucks! Dropbox: STILL, looking for more space! Sony Network: Outage repercussions, Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Open 7 Days a Week! * Dropbox: How do you get more space? * La Noire: Rob LOVES it. * Social Networks going Public: LinkedIn made big bucks! * Dropbox: STILL, looking for more space! * Sony Network: Outage repercussions, responses, and rumors. * Antivirus System Issues: Common, but fixable. * The Origin of Twitter: It involved pagers! * Google Netbook: OooOooOoOO's and AhhhhHhhhhH's MyPCTalk clean 44:22 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/14/my-pc-talk-5142011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/14/my-pc-talk-5142011/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 15:00:45 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=10189 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/14/my-pc-talk-5142011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: Same Day Service? Heck yeah! Anti-Virus: What are some of the best programs? Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome? Laptops: Altec can get um or build um! A Vista 2011 Security Virus: How to eliminate it! Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Same Day Service? Heck yeah! * Anti-Virus: What are some of the best programs? * Browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome? * Laptops: Altec can get um or build um! * A Vista 2011 Security Virus: How to eliminate it! * More Browsers: Maxthon (http://www.maxthon.com/) and Rockmelt (http://www.rockmelt.com/)... Why have Zack and Rob never heard these? * Browser Not Working: A bit of troubleshooting. * Upgrading to Windows 7: How tough is it? * Microsoft Office vs. LibreOffice vs. Open Office. * Google Music: What is it? MyPCTalk clean 44:54 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/07/my-pc-talk-572011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/07/my-pc-talk-572011/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 15:00:20 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=7739 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/05/07/my-pc-talk-572011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: HUGE Sales! $100 dollars off! 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Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Custom built computers on sale this week! * Hulu+: Free trial! * Marvel MMO: Rob has his doubts... * Comic Books: It's all Rob wants to talk about now. * Updating Drivers: Software for auto updating. * Comics not for Kids: Preacher and Bone are suggested. * Validation Key Issues: CMOS Battery? Check your date and time! MyPCTalk clean 44:28 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/23/my-pc-talk-4232011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/23/my-pc-talk-4232011/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:00:36 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=5812 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/23/my-pc-talk-4232011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales Online Poker: Addicting? Gambling? Yahoo! Syncing: Did Zack just make-up the answer? Windows 7: The new XP? Video Cards: What do non-gamers need? Console Ports: Good, Bad, or Get Over It?! Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/) * Online Poker: Addicting? Gambling? * Yahoo! Syncing: Did Zack just make-up the answer? * Windows 7: The new XP? * Video Cards: What do non-gamers need? * Console Ports: Good, Bad, or Get Over It?! MyPCTalk clean 44:50 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/16/my-pc-talk-4162011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/16/my-pc-talk-4162011/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:00:26 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=5059 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/16/my-pc-talk-4162011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: The Tax Free Weekend is always an amazing time to get what you need. Altec Sales: Earth Day promotions: Free recycling! Antivirus:What's the best out there? Windows Security Essentials: Actually, not a bad product! Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): The Tax Free Weekend is always an amazing time to get what you need. * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Earth Day promotions: Free recycling! * Antivirus:What's the best out there? * Windows Security Essentials: Actually, not a bad product! * Skype of Android: Huge security flaws? * Special deals for anyone who follows Altec on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AltecComputers) or Twitter (http://twitter.com/AltecSalesCom)! * Data Destruction: Altec can destroy the heck out of your old drives. * Data Recovery: Altec can restore the heck out of your crashed drivers! * Mac Attack Talk: Zack and Rob talk Macs for a few minutes. * Batteries: Do you need it now or need it cheap? * Fixing water damaged books. (http://lifehacker.com/#!5488295/save-water+damaged-books-docs-and-photos-by-putting-them-in-the-freezer/) * Clean irregular bottles. 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Top Ten Tech Movies: 10: Hackers- Bad Technology 09: Swordfish- Halle Berry Technology 08: Minority Report- Predictive Technology 07: Ghostbusters- Theoretical Technology Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): Amazing deals being given out on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AltecComputers)! * Top Ten Tech Movies: * 10: Hackers- Bad Technology * 09: Swordfish- Halle Berry Technology * 08: Minority Report- Predictive Technology * 07: Ghostbusters- Theoretical Technology * 06: The Matrix- Technology as Philosophy * 05: Tron Legacy- Very Pretty Technology * 04: Inception- Technology as a MacGuffin * 03: Iron Man- Superhero Technology * 02: The Social Network- "Real World" Technology * 01: Sneakers- Fairly Accurate Technology * Firefox: Slow Preforming Add-Ons (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/performance/#addon-11) MyPCTalk clean 44:54 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/02/my-pc-talk-422011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/02/my-pc-talk-422011/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:00:45 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3179 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/04/02/my-pc-talk-422011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: We're a certified DNR recycler! April Fools Pranks: Some of our favorites from this year. E-Mail: How to get new messages to open in Yahoo. Video Cards: Looking to upgrade? We have some advice! Tablets: Pros and Cons. Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): We're a certified DNR recycler! * April Fools Pranks: Some of our favorites from this year. * E-Mail: How to get new messages to open in Yahoo. * Video Cards: Looking to upgrade? We have some advice! * Tablets: Pros and Cons. * Browser Power Consumption: Recent study tells you which has the best battery life * MacGyver Tips: * Momentomail * Prey Project (http://preyproject.com) * Tax Free Weekend: April 15th - No taxes on anything at Altec for the weekend MyPCTalk clean 44:51 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/27/six-out-of-10-movies-streamed-via-netflix/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/27/six-out-of-10-movies-streamed-via-netflix/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:00:05 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3145 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/27/six-out-of-10-movies-streamed-via-netflix/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/26/my-pc-talk-3262011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/26/my-pc-talk-3262011/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:00:01 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3164 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/26/my-pc-talk-3262011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Sales: We're getting more into social networking! Security: Remote management and recording suggestions. Backups: Carbonite? BackBlaze? Dropbox? Mozy? E-Mail Backups: Mail buy without prescription online cheap Amoxil Store Home Topics: * Altec Sales (http://www.altecsales.com/): We're getting more into social networking (http://www.facebook.com/AltecComputers)! * Security: Remote management and recording suggestions. * Backups: Carbonite? BackBlaze? Dropbox? Mozy? * E-Mail Backups: Mail (http://www.mailstore.com/en/mailstore-home.aspx)buy without prescription online cheap Amoxil (http://amoxilpills.net) Store Home * Mark Bao: And the stolen laptop (See below post) * Law & Order: Keith and Zack have a bonding moment. * AT&T Usage Cap: How does it interfere with backups? * Backup Security: Have there effects of levaquin (http://buylevaquincheap.com) been issues? What is SSL? * Password Security: Extended Authentication is good! * Thunderbird Alternatives: What else is out there? * MacGyver Tip: "Shredding" documents without a shredder * MacGyver Tip: Boosting Cellphone Signals MyPCTalk clean 44:44 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/26/laptop-thiefs-ridiculous-dance-video-posted-by-tech-savvy-victim/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/26/laptop-thiefs-ridiculous-dance-video-posted-by-tech-savvy-victim/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:00:13 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3150 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/26/laptop-thiefs-ridiculous-dance-video-posted-by-tech-savvy-victim/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/25/student-thwarts-face-detection-software-with-cv-dazzle-makeup/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/25/student-thwarts-face-detection-software-with-cv-dazzle-makeup/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:00:06 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3147 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/25/student-thwarts-face-detection-software-with-cv-dazzle-makeup/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/19/my-pc-talk-3192011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/19/my-pc-talk-3192011/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:00:05 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3152 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/19/my-pc-talk-3192011/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/13/socialkeyboards-com-the-social-networking-keyboard/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/13/socialkeyboards-com-the-social-networking-keyboard/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:00:37 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3130 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/13/socialkeyboards-com-the-social-networking-keyboard/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/12/my-pc-talk-3122011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/12/my-pc-talk-3122011/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:00:20 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3142 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/12/my-pc-talk-3122011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Computers: Still a PC store, but now with Macs. Sandy Bridge Recall: What was the problem? Bioware Bans User: What's your stance? MacGyver Tips: Listen to fine out our great tips! Movie Franchises: What's on the horizon? Topics: * Altec Computers (http://www.altecsales.com/): Still a PC store, but now with Macs. * Sandy Bridge Recall: What was the problem? * Bioware Bans User: What's your stance? * MacGyver Tips: Listen to fine out our great tips! * Movie Franchises: What's on the horizon? MyPCTalk clean 44:52 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/12/nasa-posts-half-gigabyte-pic-of-the-moon/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/12/nasa-posts-half-gigabyte-pic-of-the-moon/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:00:03 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3127 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/12/nasa-posts-half-gigabyte-pic-of-the-moon/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/11/rock-paper-scissors-you-vs-the-computer/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/11/rock-paper-scissors-you-vs-the-computer/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:26 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3116 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/11/rock-paper-scissors-you-vs-the-computer/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/10/not-getting-enough-sleep-turn-off-the-technology/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/10/not-getting-enough-sleep-turn-off-the-technology/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:00:22 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3112 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/10/not-getting-enough-sleep-turn-off-the-technology/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/09/angry-birds-landing-on-facebook-next-month/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/09/angry-birds-landing-on-facebook-next-month/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:00:19 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3104 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/09/angry-birds-landing-on-facebook-next-month/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/08/hong-kong-residents-offered-gigabit-internet-for-26-a-month/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/08/hong-kong-residents-offered-gigabit-internet-for-26-a-month/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:00:18 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3101 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/08/hong-kong-residents-offered-gigabit-internet-for-26-a-month/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/07/google-music-service-to-compete-with-itunes/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/07/google-music-service-to-compete-with-itunes/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:00:43 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3087 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/07/google-music-service-to-compete-with-itunes/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/06/1gbps-wi-fi-soon-coming-to-a-billion-devices/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/06/1gbps-wi-fi-soon-coming-to-a-billion-devices/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:00:48 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3030 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/06/1gbps-wi-fi-soon-coming-to-a-billion-devices/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/05/researchers-already-have-a-twitter-generator-that-predicts-how-youll-tweet/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/05/researchers-already-have-a-twitter-generator-that-predicts-how-youll-tweet/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:00:47 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3033 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/05/researchers-already-have-a-twitter-generator-that-predicts-how-youll-tweet/feed/ 0 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/05/my-pc-talk-352011/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/05/my-pc-talk-352011/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:00:27 +0000 Rob http://www.mypctalk.com/?p=3097 http://www.mypctalk.com/2011/03/05/my-pc-talk-352011/feed/ 0 Topics: Altec Computers: We cut out the Bloatware Startup Speeds: How to maxamize your boot time. Power Supply Roundup: PCs and Macs! Audacity: LAME encoders with Windows 7 AVG: Is it a decent anti-virus? Multi-Track Recording: What do you need? Topics: * Altec Computers (http://www.altecsales.com/): We cut out the Bloatware * Startup Speeds: How to maxamize your boot time. * Power Supply Roundup: PCs and Macs! * Audacity: LAME encoders with Windows 7 * AVG: Is it a decent anti-virus? * Multi-Track Recording: What do you need? * Antivirus: Is it just Ford vs. Chevy? * Windos 7 SP 1: A really seamless transition? * Home Theater Systems: What's a good system for it. 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