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It’s another edition of Tech Talk with Steve Thomson and Doug Swinhart! Topics include: Printer firmware updates, should you? Navigating a Windows 11 install Best printer to buy for small businesses Sending photos from desktop Replacing Apple II C floppy drive Buying refurbished machines on EBay Plus, texts from listeners! 
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