cover of episode Computer Talk: Facts & Fiction About VPN Privacy (8/31/19) - Part 1

Computer Talk: Facts & Fiction About VPN Privacy (8/31/19) - Part 1

2019/8/31
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Tesla's SolarCity division initiated a secret program called "Project Titan" to  replace defective solar panels that could cause roof fires, according to Business Insider. VW settles a lawsuit over fuel economy claims.  We dispel some common misconceptions about your privacy while using a virtual private network (VPN).  A listener recounts his experiences using a T-Mobile hotspot as his primary Internet Service provider.  The Wall Street Journal dispels the myth about the need for more expensive Internet service for faster Internet speeds.  A caller with a new Windows 10 computer has issues creating a "recovery" drive for Windows 10.  A caller with a Seagate External Hard Drive has difficulty with it being properly recognized by the operating system.  We offer suggestions on how to have data on a failed hard drive using a professional data recovery service.   A listener wonders if he can safely reduce his Internet speed offered by his cable company.  Plus we offer other ways to save money on your Internet bill.  A Windows 7 user wonders why he gets messages saying there is a problem with his Bitdefender antivirus program.  Plus, users of the free version of Bitdefender Antivirus should upgrade their version due to a recently discovered security flaw.