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Aug 2024
33m 55s

Some Turmoil for a Couple of Tech Giants

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Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart join forces to answer your calls and texts on those nagging computer issues.  This week, they focus on problems for Adobe and Kaspersky, the advantages of upgrading the hardware on your device, making the best of your email, and more. 
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