Everyday Tech

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: This past week a HUGE new scam hit Mississippi callers and phone users of a text message pretending to be the Mississippi Department of Vehicles. And you heard that right it is a scam, so don’t click the links, don’t respond, and please don’t give any information. We learned through this that Mississippi is the Number One State in the country for phone users receiving unwanted spam and scam calls.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: If you’ve been on the internet or social media for long enough, you know there are plenty of ads for fake products promoting health care drugs that can miraculously cure Alzheimer’s or make you lose 20 lbs in two weeks. All of these types of medications that seem to good to be true, and unfortunately, they all are. The FTC published an article spotlighting some of these scams and offering tips to help identify them. Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Dr. Kollin NapierTopic: In Mississippi some of us may be a bit cautious or wary of AI while others are embracing the new tech with open arms, but there are people working to bridge that gap who are working to integrate AI systems while ensuring that is done ethically and responsibly. The Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, Dr. Kollin Napier, joins us today to discuss his work in this field.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Guest(s): Dr. Nikisha WareTopic: Earlier this year, the FCC started the process of regulating both who can text or call you and what is allowed in a permitted text or call. This was done in an effort to combat the barrage of spam messages we all receive routinely, however, is it possible the regulations could have an impact on genuine marketing campaigns, especially those from small businesses? Today, we’re gonna have Dr. Nikisha Ware join us to discuss the implications of these rulings.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: On October 14th of this year – 2025, Microsoft will officially cease offering support for their soon-to-be Legacy operating system Windows 10. This means that they will no longer update the OS which will put devices running Windows 10 at risk for hacks and threat actors. We’ve discussed this on the show previously, but we have failed to mention the solutions available to those who possess older devices that cannot upgrade to Windows 11, nor can they buy a newer device. Don’t toss your laptop just yet, it still can be saved.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Host(s): Abram Nanney and Sabir Abdul-Haqq (www.yourebs.biz)Topic: Welcome back! Since our return to broadcast last week we’ve been getting a lot of email questions and comments from listeners. We’ll try to get to all of those today and also take your phone call questions! THEN, if we have more time we’ll talk about some tips you can use to help speed up your Windows 11 PC.Email your tech questions and opinions to: everydaytech@mpbonline.org