Tech Talk – 1/26/13

Surfing anonymously (IP address visibility, tracking with cookies, use of virtual private networks), Internet speed checks, merging Word documents, moving HD to...

Surfing anonymously (IP address visibility, tracking with cookies, use of virtual private networks), Internet speed checks, merging Word documents, moving HD to new computer (hardware and software issues), device drivers (purpose, where to find latest version), Java vulnerability (disable Java plug-in when surfing untrusted websites), Profiles in IT (Paul Baran), inventor of packet switched networks), Senate proposes H1-B Visa quota increase (gooed news to tech companies), Stupid Law of the Week (unlocking cellphones without carrier permission is now illegal), six strikes anti-piracy program (adopted by all major US ISPs, designed to punish those who download illegally), and the tragedy of Aaron Swartz (government over reach must be stopped).

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Dr. Richard Shurtz

Dr. Richard Shurtz

Dr. Richard Shurtz has been hosting Tech Talk since its inception in 2000. He has a Ph.D. in physics and has a passion for technology and science. Prior to his position at Stratford, he was VP of applied technology for the BDM Corporation.

Andrew Mitchell

Andrew Mitchell

Andrew Mitchell has been a producer for Tech Talk since 2008. Over the years he has done just about everything there is to do in radio, in D.C., New York and internationally. He enjoys the challenges of dealing with new technology, whether it's on his cell phone or at the radio station.