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Windows Know IT Guyde showing a Windows laptop and the choices keep, upgrade, repair, or replace

Windows Know IT Guyde: Upgrade, Repair, Replace or Keep What You Have

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I’ve been writing and talking about Windows on The Average Guy for a long time. Years ago, I built separate Know IT Guydes for Windows 8 and Windows 10. The idea was pretty simple: put useful information in one place and keep updating it as Windows changed. The keeping-it-updated part didn’t exactly go according to plan. So I’m doing things differently this time. Instead of creating another Guyde tied permanently to one version of Windows, this is the Windows Know IT Guyde. Windows versions will change. Hardware will change. Microsoft’s requirements will change. But the questions most people are trying

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Christian Johnson with the Effects of CrowdStrike and Software Reliability – HGG622

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Christian Johnson joins me this week as we talk about home technology trends, starting with seasonal changes and their effects on our gardens. We discuss AI's role in enhancing podcast show notes and dive into cybersecurity, highlighting a recent CrowdStrike incident that underscores software reliability issues. As Christian prepares for fatherhood, we look forward to… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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Christian Johnson with Reliefband, the MGM/Caesars Hack and an Update on Windows 11 – HGG585

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This week, I'm joined by Christian Johnson for an exciting update on his pilot's license journey and the tech that played a pivotal role in his progress. We'll also dive into the intriguing developments surrounding the MGM/Caesars breach and how each party handled it in their own unique way. Plus, in a nod to the… Click for more / Podcast Player>
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It’s all About the Mac, About the Mac, Some Windows (Sing it!) – HGG478

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The Mac Mini M1 has arrived and Jim spends some time going over the studio set up, installs and moving all the applications over from Windows. He looks at Raindrop.io to manage browser favorites and Synergy to handle the KVM duties moving forward.  All that and more! Click for more / Podcast Player>
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All the Free Apps and Resources Episode with Kevin Schoonover- HGG455

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We spend some time with long time listener and co-host Kevin Schoonover as we look at a couple dozen free or nearly free apps and resources that are still available. We catch up with Kevin and spend a little time chatting about the Folding@Home Project that many of us started in the Spring. I think… Click for more / Podcast Player>