David Snell, Rob Hakala and Beth Foster at the new 95.9 WATD studio
For more than 20 years, David Snell’s Tech Talk has been a regular spot on The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD fm. At 8:11, David chats with show hosts Rob Hakala and Beth Foster about what’s happening in IT today. The subjects range from computer viruses, scams and cybercriminals to what Amazon, Apple or Microsoft are planning next.
He often shares new product information and reviews software that may help you, especially when there is a free version to try!
On this blog, he provides links, sources and other necessary information. And, on the Tuesday before Christmas, you can expect his annual NORAD Santa report!
If you have a question that you’d like him to answer on the show, please email him.
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Having All Your Technology Provider Eggs in One Basket
(Or, The Risk of a Networking Monoculture) We’ve all heard the saying “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” The same idea applies to technology. When too many companies rely on [...]
🚨 Think Your Free Antivirus Is Protecting You? Think Again.
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Scam Texts Are Getting Smarter—and Closer to Home
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Google Chrome Gets AI Integration
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Coming Soon to Your PC: Microsoft 365 Copilot App – whether you want it or not!!!
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China’s Hackers Are After Our Data — And They’re Getting Better at It!
A major cyberattack linked to China has targeted not just world leaders like President Trump and Vice President Vance — but also everyday people like you and me. This isn’t just about [...]
Macs Under Attack: New Info-Stealing Malware ‘Shamos’ — How to Stay Safe
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Your Personal Data Is Probably Available Online—Here’s How to Remove It from National Public Data
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Cloudflare Accuses Perplexity AI of Scraping Websites Against Explicit Instructions
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Microsoft’s Introduces Copilot Mode
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Windows 11 Won’t Respect Your Privacy Until You Make Some Changes
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Microsoft Blinks
... And Takes A Step Back Concerning Windows 10. As we’ve discussed many times in the past, a significant date is approaching: the end of free security updates for Windows 10. Microsoft [...]
Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)
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Google’s Gemini AI Wants Access to Your Messages—Even If You Say No
If you’re an Android user, you might’ve received an email from Google recently that raised some eyebrows—especially if you care about privacy. The message? Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, is about to get a lot [...]
Aflac Hit by Major Cyberattack Amid Surge in Insurance Sector Breaches
Aflac, one of the largest supplemental insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed a significant cybersecurity breach that may have exposed sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers, health records, and [...]
Is Amazon Alexa Always Listening?
Whether it's sharing the weather forecast, ordering groceries, or turning on smart lights, Alexa, the personal assistant from Amazon, tries to make everyday life a little easier. But unexpected mishaps have been [...]
Apple Unveils iOS 26 and Much More at WWDC 2025
Featuring a Unified Liquid Glass Design and Apple Intelligence Enhancements At WWDC 2025 yesterday, Apple introduced sweeping updates across its entire ecosystem, unveiling new versions of iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple [...]
Can AI Try to Save Itself? New Tests Say Yes — and It’s Getting Creative
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The AI-Driven Cybersecurity Challenge
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Ultrasonic Cross-Device Tracking
Forget about the “old days” when Cookies were used by advertisers to identify our interests across the web. Cookies were also used by companies to improve the user experience, enabling users to [...]
Why Microsoft Says You Need To Upgrade to Windows 11
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates, security fixes, or technical support for Windows 10. While Windows 10 will still function, it will become more vulnerable to security [...]
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