cover of episode Computer Talk: Google's Secret Microphone Not Supposed To Be a Secret? (2/23/19) - Part 1

Computer Talk: Google's Secret Microphone Not Supposed To Be a Secret? (2/23/19) - Part 1

2019/2/25
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Erik and Bob take your questions. Google says hidden microphone in Nest product was never intended to be a secret. SpaceX successfully sends Israel's moon mission on its way. Consumer Reports strips Tesla Model 3 recommendation. Virgin Galactic flies surprise passenger into suborbital space. A caller wonders if an antivirus product is still a good buy after the company changes its ownership. Also we answer questions on how to configure OpenDNS using a router. A listener wonders if he can replace or fix his fan after hearing a "crackling" sound on his laptop and the fan stopped. Also, we discuss if there is a "free" version of Microsoft Office available for use. A caller tells us about a sudden BIOS update that immediately occurred without warning. Is it safe to keep a cell phone charging all the time? A citizen scientist finds first ancient "dead' star. A caller asks for what configuration (memory, hard drive, operating system, androcessor) that people should look for when buying a new desktop computer