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Was my appearance on The Daily Blend (with A.C.), The Morning Meeting (with Simon Rose), or Radio Friends (with Paul Pepper) the first you've heard of me?
If so, then let me share more about me. The links at the top of this page will help you get to know me a bit better.
Start with my about page on the menu bar on the top-right corner.
Then browse my articles, also linked-to on the top. There's bound to be something you'll find interesting.
My contact information is on the home page at the top-left corner.
I'm on The Daily Blend about once a month discussing a chosen topic from a wide range of computer and tech topics that are relevant to everyone.
My appearances on the Morning Meeting are more sporadic, often to discuss something in the headlines, like a cyber security breach, a big outage, and other topics in the news.
Radio Friends was a program that aired for many years, ending in Nov 2023. It was a topical interest program much like the Daily Blend is today.
Click which program you'd like to browse:
Dec 2025: Today we discuss Wi-Fi, what exactly that means, why it causes problems, and how to fix it.
Article: All About Wi-Fi
Nov 2025: Dark Patterns: Learn the hidden ways that company websites manipulate and trick you to their financial advantage.
Article: Dark Patterns
Oct 2025: All About AI. It's not your friend or foe. It hallucinates badly. It's not sentient, it has no feelings. But it sure can be useful! Learn how to use it wisely.
Article: All About AI
Sep 2025: Beyond Socket TV. Today's app-based Television
Article: Beyond Socket TV
Aug 2025: The Internet of Things
Watch Internet of Things video
Article: Internet of Things
July 2025: Home printers. Learn about inkjet, laser, and what brands to buy
Article: All About Printers
June 2025: International traveling with tech. Stay safe and don't come home to a four-figure wireless bill.
Watch Taking Your Phone Abroad video
Article: Taking Your Phone Abroad
April and May 2025: Security 101, Part 1 and Part 2. Lots of things you can do to stay safe and reduce your odds of being scammed.
Article: Security 101
March 2025: Kids and smartphones and how you as a parent can help your child have a safer experience.
Watch Kids and Smartphones video
Article: Kids and smartphones
February 2025: Ad-Blocking. Is it ethical? How ads can invade your privacy, decay your online experience, and how to avoid them.
Watch Is Ad-Blocking Ethical video
Article: Ad-Blocking
January 2025: All about Wi-Fi. Why is your Wi-Fi signal at home so bad and how can it be fixed.
Article: All About Wi-Fi
December 2024: Pass Along Book: Ensure that your next-of-kin can access your stuff when you are gone
Article: Pass Along Book
November 2024: Traveling Abroad with your phone: How to be a savvy traveler and not get whacked with a 3 or 4 digit phone bill.
Watch Taking Your Phone Abroad video
Article: Traveling Abroad
October 2024: Comfort and Productivity: The importance of a comfortable, ergonomic work space
Watch Comfort and Productivity video
Article: Comfort and Productivity
September 2024: Electric Cars: A brief introduction to a new way of getting around
Article: Electric Cars
August 2024: Online fraud, especially fraud targeting seniors
Article: Old People and Computers
July 2024: The Internet of Things: Everyday household items are now wanting internet access
Watch Internet of Things video
Article: The Internet of Things
May 2024: Cutting the Cord: Watch TV without a cable subscription
Article: Cutting the Cord
April 2024: All About Passwords: Learn how to do passwords right and without making you crazy
Watch All About Passwords video
Article:
March 2024: Online Privacy: How is Big Tech violating our privacy?
Article:
24-Nov-2025, What is Cloudflare and why did its outage last week cause such mayhem? The Computer Guy, Robert Ricketts, is here once again to explain all.
Podcast about Cloudflare Outage
24-Oct-2025, Big news headlines over the past couple of weeks with regard to super advanced AI technology and the infamous AWS glitch which caused all kinds of havoc. Who to make sense of it all? "The Computer Guy" Robert Ricketts of course on this MM with Simon.
Podcast about AI and AWS Outage
17-Sep-2025, Socket TV and AOL mail are both going away. Why? Well Robert Rickets, the Computer Guy is back with Simon on this MM to explain all.
Podcast about Socket TV and AOL mail going away
20-Jun-2025, What will tariffs do to the cost of consumer electronics? What is "The Internet of Things?" Oh, and Windows needs to be updated, all things covered in this segment as Robert Ricketts, The Computer Guy, returns to the MM.
Podcast about Tarrifs, Internet of Things, and Windows end of life
31-Jan-2025, Only one guy came to mind when the crazy Deep Seek A.I. story broke earlier this week and that is The Computer Guy, Robert Ricketts. Robert joins Simon again to explain the panic about Deep Seek.
21-Jan-2025, A.I. is everywhere now. It is just part of our lives. That means staying aware of bad actors using it to separate you from your money. Robert Ricketts, The Computer Guy, is back to tell you how to prevent that happening on this MM with Simon.
Podcast about AI Deep Fakes and Fraud
04-Dec-2024, Robert Ricketts, The Computer Guy, is back to give you a bunch of great tips to keep you safe online while holiday shopping.
Podcast about Keeping Safe Online
24-Oct-2024, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Who better to have on the show than Robert Ricketts, The Computer Guy, with a bunch of excellent tips on staying secure in cyberspace.
Podcast about Cybersecurity Awareness Month
07-Aug-2024, The Crowdstrike security update a couple of weeks ago wreaked havoc on travel, financial markets, banks and a whole host of other Microsoft users. On this MM Robert Ricketts tells us why he thinks the whole incident could be a blessing in disguise.
Podcast about Crowdstrike Outage
26-Jun-2024, The CDK software hack affected 15,000 car dealerships across the US last week, including some here in mid-Missouri. On this MM Robert Ricketts from itcomo.com tells us what happened and how it happened.
Podcast about CDK Hack that affected Car Dealerships
30-Jan-2024, What are Dark Patterns? Do you need to purchase extra security for your new laptop? Should you block cookies? Just some of the questions Robert Ricketts, The Computer Guy, answers on this MM.
12-Oct-2023, On this MM Simon visits with Robert Ricketts AKA "The Computer Guy". On this episode, how to deal with those pesky passwords and how to keep yourself safe online.
Radio Friends was a long time show on KBIA. Paul Pepper retired from broadcasting in Nov 2023.
November 2023: Learn about the various internet providers, how they work, and who to choose
Video: Watch Choosing an internet provider in Columbia
Article: Internet Providers in Columbia
October 2023: Today we discuss iPhone and Android phones, how they differ, and more
Video: Watch discussing on iPhone vs Android
Article: iPhone vs Android
September 2023: Today we discuss password management.
Video: Watch about password management
Article: Password Hygiene
August 2023: How to cell phones actually work? Learn here!
Video: Watch explainer on how cell phones work
Article: How Cell Phones Work
July 2023: All about laser and inkjet printers
Video: Watch about laser and inkjet printers
Articles: Laser vs Inkjet, Large Office Printers
June 2023: Comfort and Productivity: The importance of a comfortable, ergonomic work space
Video: Watch discussion on Comfort and Productivity
Article: Comfort and Productivity
May 2023: Windows vs Mac: Two major platforms, how they differ, and which one is right for you
Video: Watch discuss on Windows vs Mac
Article: Windows PC vs Mac
April: 2023: Ad-Blockers and Privacy: How to eliminate advertising make your computer more resistant to Big Data spying
Video: Watch about ad-blockers
Article: ??
March 2023: How to buy a Windows Laptop: Learn what features are important and which are useless
Video: Watch about important specs when buying a laptop
Article: How to Buy a Windows Laptop
February 2023: All About Wi-Fi: Why is Wi-Fi so bad and how can we fix it?
Video: Watch and learn all about wi-fi
Article: All About Wi-Fi
January 2023: Dark Patterns: How to recognize the dishonest ways that websites manipulate you
Video: Watch about dark patterns
Article: Dark Patterns
December 2022: Cutting the Cord: Watch TV without a cable subscription
Video: Watch about cutting the cord
Article: Cutting the Cord
November 2022: The Internet of Things: Everyday household items are now wanting internet access
Video: Watch about the internet of things
Article: The Internet of Things
October 2022: Online fraud and especially targeting seniors
Video: Watch about online fraud against older people
Article: Old People and Computers
September 2022: All About Passwords: Learn how to do passwords right and without making you crazy
Video: Watch all about passwords
Article: All About Passwords
August 2022: Work from Home: This new methodology that COVID brought is here to stay, to some degree
Video: Watch working from home
Articles: Work from Home, Comfort and Productivity
May 2022: Slow Internet: What are some of your options to speed things up?
Video: Watch on how to speed up your internet service
Article:
March 2022: Your Computer Experience: Discussing several ways to become more productive
Video: Watch about ways to become more productive with your computer
Article: Computer specs, Internet providers, Wi-Fi
January 2022: Staying Safe: Tips for avoiding scams and improving security
Video: Watch about staying safe online
Article: Security 101