Best Tech Talk With Alan Perry Podcasts (2025)

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Tech Talk – July 12, 2025 1:31:05

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This week on Tech Talk, Alan Perry is joined by in-home tech tutor and printer pro Barbara Wilson from Monk Office. This week’s Tech Talk covers what Canadian travelers need to know before heading to the UK, how to avoid new scams, 3G shutdown updates, and the best way to keep your printer (and wallet) happy.…

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Feature 6: CYBORG RIGHTS & THE CITY? A conversation on tech & urbanism with Simon Marvin & Allan McCay 47:21

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In this month's special feature, Tom and Beth are joined by Simon Marvin and Allan McCay to discuss how advances in neurotechnology - specifically Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) - are changing the way we think about urban infrastructures and human-technology relations in the city. We discuss: How can we understand the complex and continuously cha…

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Tech Talk – July 5, 2025 1:31:09

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Scam calls, 3G shutdowns, and smart travel tech! Alan Perry and Charles Martin dive into the week’s top tech headlines and answer your live tech questions on Tech Talk. If your phone is older or budget-friendly, find out if it’s affected by Canada’s mobile network changes.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk – June 28, 2025 1:30:52

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It’s the Pre-Canada Day Weekend edition of Tech Talk! Host and tech tutor Alan Perry is joined by Ricky Winter from London Drugs Tillicum to talk sizzling tech deals, sneaky scams, and a new Facebook setting that could upload all your photos to Meta’s cloud—unless you opt out. Plus, your questions answered live on air!…

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Radar 6: HOUSING SAFETY, TRANS RIGHTS & THE CITY (+ Bunkers, AI protest & more) 59:51

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In this month’s episode, we are joined by Jenny Preece to dive into the issue of building safety in the context of the recent anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire (22:33). Next, we consider trans rights in the context of Pride month and the impact of the UK’s recent Supreme Court ruling (38:40). Also on our radar: Bunkers and new forms of subterr…

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Tech Talk - June 21, 2025 1:31:33

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This week on Tech Talk, your technology tutor Alan Perry is joined by Gary Beyer from Tesseract Computers to unpack the latest in tech! From comparing phone plans and travel tips to dodging online scams and scoring great tech deals, they also take your live tech questions by call and text.By Alan Perry

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Feature 5: POWERING THE NORTH - A conversation with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram 1:07:28

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In this first stand-alone feature, Tom and Beth introduce an uncut conversation with Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram - the Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region in the North of England, recorded at Sheffield's Festival of Debate. The conversation was chaired by Beth at the Octagon Theatre, and focussed on Andy and Steve's 10-po…

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Tech Talk - June 14, 2025 1:31:24

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Colwood-based IT Specialist Kyle Wilson joins Alan for the June 14-15, 2025, edition of CFAX Tech Talk.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - June 7, 2025 1:31:15

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Tech Talk - June 7, 2025 by Alan PerryBy Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - May 31, 2025 1:30:57

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Alan Perry is back with guest co-host Ron Fraser for a packed episode of Tech Talk! From urgent security warnings for Chrome users to cool Apple Maps updates for local cyclists, there’s something for everyone. Hear how B.C. is becoming a hub for AI, discover Copilot’s new free image tools, and learn how standing up too early on a plane might cost y…

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Radar 5: POWER & THE POPE (+ Gaza urbicide, gambling cities & more) 54:20

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In this month’s Radar, we dive into the issue of community power - the energy kind! - with Dr Jayne Carrick (22:28), before discussing how a new pope (or an AI confession box!) will alter relations between religion, faith and the city with Dr Krzysztof Nawratek (35:26). On our urban radar (02:41) we also consider: The UK government’s Immigration Wh…

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Tech Talk - May 24, 2025 1:30:52

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This week on Tech Talk, Alan Perry and Gary Beyer bring you big tech bargains, including free printer ink! We also dig into top tech headlines, handy travel tips, and how to spot the latest online scams. Listeners chime in with great questions throughout the show.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - May 17, 2025 1:31:08

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On this Victoria Day long weekend edition of Tech Talk, Alan Perry welcomes Ricky Winter from London Drugs Tillicum Centre. They break down big Apple updates, explore standardized carry-on rules for global travel, and share this week’s best tech tips and deals. As always, listener questions take the spotlight!…

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Tech Talk - May 10, 2025 1:30:53

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It’s a Mother’s Day weekend edition of Tech Talk! Alan Perry welcomes Aitan Roubini, President of the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group, for a lively look at the latest in tech. From the newest online scams to avoid, to smart travel tech tips, and the top stories in tech this week—plus your live questions answered on-air!…

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Tech Talk - May 3, 2025 1:31:17

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Colwood-based IT Specialist Kyle Wilson joins Alan in studio for the May 3, 2025, edition of Tech Talk.By Alan Perry

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Episode 4: BATS, BUILDINGS & BIG IDEAS (+ local action on water, + the urban impacts of tariff wars, and more...) 1:12:26

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In this month's bumper episode we are joined by Malcolm Tait, Kiera Chapman and Hugh Ellis for a feature (45:13) on the UK government's planning reforms, how we can save nature and whether we need more utopian thinking to engage citizens in planning for sustainable communities. With Liz Sharp and Antonio Navas, Tom and Beth also dive into the local…

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Tech Talk - April 26, 2025 1:29:34

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We're live from our brand-new Esquimalt studio! Alan Perry and Gary Beyer dive into the latest tech deals, share a buyer beware alert on upcoming tariffs, cover critical security updates (including a heads-up from Elections Canada), and offer travel-ready tech tips. Plus, we answer your calls and texts throughout the show!…

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Tech Talk - April 19, 2025 1:31:11

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Tech Talk is back! Alan Perry is joined by retired tech enthusiast Ron Fraser for a lively chat on the newest online scams, tech news you can use, great tech deals, and handy travel tips. Plus, your live questions tackled on-air!By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - April 12, 2025 1:31:23

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On this week’s Tech Talk, host Alan Perry and guest Charles Martin (Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group Program Director & AppleInsider.com Weekend News Editor) tackle the latest tech headlines and share smart travel tips for anyone heading south of the border. Learn how to spot sneaky online scams — including fake CAPTCHA tests — and catch up on the …

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tech talk april 5 and 6th 1:31:33

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This week on Tech Talk, host Alan Perry welcomes Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum, and special guest John Kirksey, Field Trainer for Epson North America! John shares the scoop on the new 7th-gen EcoTank ET-2980 printer/scanner/copier. We also dive into the latest device updates, travel tech tips, online scams to avoid,…

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Tech Talk Mar. 29, 2025 1:34:01

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(RE-UPLOADED with ads removed!) Terry Sirup from Priority 1 Computers joins us for the Stanley Cup Century Celebration edition of Tech Talk, as we remember former host Rick Wiertz who passed away this week.By Alan Perry

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Episode 3: CITIES & AUTHORITARIANISM (+ addressing urban air pollution, + cities and the UK asylum crisis, and more) 56:36

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This month’s special feature focuses on the rise of authoritarianism in cities (34:48). What are the strategies and tactics that authoritarian regimes might use to control their capital cities? Beth and Tom are joined by David Jackman to discuss the insights provided in his edited book with Tom, as well as a discussion of urban political dynamics i…

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Tech Talk - March 22, 2025 1:31:22

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This week on Tech Talk, Alan is joined by IT expert Kyle Wilson to break down the latest online scams, share must-know travel tech tips, and discuss how life without a smartphone could be trickier than ever. Plus, we hunt for the best tech deals and take live calls and texts to answer your biggest tech concerns.…

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Tech Talk - March 15, 2025 1:31:26

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Tech Talk is back with another info-packed episode! Host Alan Perry is joined by Gary Beyer from Tesseract Computers to chat about:- Essential travel tech tips- The latest email scams (and how to avoid them!)- Why you should upgrade to Windows 11 now- The hottest tech deals- Plus, we answer your live tech questions!…

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Tech Talk – Mar 8, 2025 1:31:25

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Tech Talk is back with another jam-packed episode! Aitan Roubini, President of the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group (VMUG), joins Alan Perry to dive into the latest in tech. From the newest iPads and MacBook Air to the latest scams you need to watch out for, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we answer listener questions live! Hit play and stay ahead of t…

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Episode 2: MANCHESTER'S DEVELOPMENT MODEL (+ German elections, + UK local government reform, and more) 40:26

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In this month's feature (21:09), Tom & Beth turn their attention to Manchester’s model of property-led development. As the UK government pins hopes on enabling greater private sector investment to boost economic growth, can the 'Manchester model' deliver the expected outcomes? They are joined by Adam Leaver and Richard Goulding to discuss their new…

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Tech Talk – March 1st, 2025 1:31:25

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Cst. Berle Zwaan from Saanich Police, founder of *Outsmart The Scammer Fraud Prevention Society*, joins Alan to break down the latest scams, how to protect yourself, and why cybercriminals are getting more creative than ever. Plus, we answer your live tech questions!By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Feb 22, 2025 1:31:26

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Retired Sidney Tech Enthusiast Ron Fraser joins Alan for the February 22, 2025, edition of Tech Talk.By Alan Perry

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Episode 1: CITIES & CLIMATE CHANGE (+ human rights for mountains, + foreign aid cuts and more) 53:43

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On this month's Urban Radar, Beth & Tom zoom in on: Why recognising the rights of a New Zealand mountain is an urban issue Conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and its impacts on the city of Goma How cutting US international development funding will impact cities Whether ‘more-than-schools’ can offer community level responses to the cri…

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Urban Radar: Trailer 3:15

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In this trailer, we set out the background to Urban Radar, the format of the show and the main questions that we will explore. Urban Radar is a podcast series which reflects on current events and emerging trends through the lens of cities and urban life. It is brought to you by Sheffield Urbanism, a community of urban researchers in the Faculty of …

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Tech Talk - Feb 15, 2025 1:31:02

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Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum Centre, joins Alan for the February 15, 2025, edition of Tech Talk on CFAX 1070 in Victoria and AM 1150 in Kelowna.By Alan Perry

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tech talk - feb 8, 2025 1:31:31

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Tech Talk – Feb 8, 2025 It’s a jam-packed **Super Bowl / Invictus Games Weekend Edition** of *Tech Talk*! Charles Martin, Program Director for the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group, joins Alan to dive into the latest in tech. 🔹 Are translator devices finally living up to the hype? 🔹 Beware! The latest online scams you need to watch out for. 🔹 A look …

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Tech Talk - Feb 1 & 2, 2025 1:31:52

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RE-UPLOADED to restore missing segments: Gary Beyer from Tesseract Computers joins Alan for the Lunar New Year edition of "Tech Talk", to answer your tech questions and review the week's tech news.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk Jan 25, 2025 1:19:02

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Kyle Wilson, Colwood-based IT Specialist and Tech Contributor to Business Insider, joins Alan for the January 25th and 26th, 2025, edition of Tech Talk.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Jan 18, 2025 1:29:12

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Ricky Winter, the Tech Experience Manager for the Victoria-area London Drugs stores, will be in-studio to answer your questions and solve your tech problems.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Jan 11, 2024 CES 2025 1:23:32

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Alan Perry and regular Tech Talk guests Kyle Wilson, Ricky Winter, and Rick Publicover are in Las Vegas, Nevada, reporting back from the world’s largest trade show - CES 2025.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Jan 4, 2024 1:29:12

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Victoria Mac and iOS User Group President Aitan Roubini joins us for our first broadcast of 2025, to review the week's tech news and to answer your tech questions.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Dec 28, 2024 1:31:26

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Colwood-based IT expert Kyle Wilson joins us for out last show of 2024.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Dec 21, 2024 1:30:33

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Sidney tech enthusiast Ron Fraser and two of our international students join us for our always-special final show before Christmas.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Dec 14, 2024 1:29:37

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Terry Sirup from Priority 1 Computers joins us to silent-auction a second computer bundle for C-FAX Santas Anonymous, and to solve your tech issues.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Dec 7, 2024 1:30:09

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Charles Martin, Program Director for the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group, joins us to review the week's tech news, give tech gift ideas, and solve tech issues.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Nov 30, 2024 1:29:52

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Gary Beyer from Tesseract Computers joins us for the Black Friday Weekend Edition, to review the best deals and to solve your tech issues.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Nov 23, 2024 1:29:44

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Ricky Winter, the Tech Experience Manager at the London Drugs store in Tillicum Centre joins us for our pre-Black Friday weekend edition.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Nov 16, 2024 1:30:03

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Barbara Wilson, a printer tech at Monk Office, joins us to answer your preinter questions and to help review the week's tech news.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Nov 9, 2024 1:30:16

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Aitan Roubini, the President of the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group, joins us for our pre-Remembrance Day edition, to review the week's tech news.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Nov 2, 2024 1:29:58

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Retired Sidney tech enthusiast Ron Fraser joins us for our Time Change Weekend Edition, to review the week's tech news and answer your tech questions.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Oct 26, 2024 1:30:18

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Gary Beyer from Tesseract Computers joins us for our Pre-Halloween edition of Tech Talk, to discuss the week's tech news and to help answer your tech questions.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Oct 19, 2024 1:29:32

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Smartphone and Smartwatch Tutor Tofi Harrouk joins us to review the week's tech news and to help answer your tech questions.By Alan Perry

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Tech Talk - Oct 12, 2024 1:29:32

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Ricky Winter, the Tech Experience Manager at the Tillicum Centre London Drugs store, joins us for the Thanksgiving long weekend edition of "Tech Talk".By Alan Perry