The Computer Guys

On the first Tuesday of every month, take a thorough yet humorous approach to the latest developments in the world of computing. More...

Recent Shows

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

If the government is going through Verizon phone records and tapping Internet servers at Google and Facebook, what does that mean for you? The Computer Guys and Gal discuss privacy, social media and the future of gaming.

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

Your Facebook friends may be bots and your Twitter followers could be fake. The Computer Guys and Gal are here to help you figure out what's real and what's not in the world of technology.

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

Yahoo and Apple buy apps to boost their mobile capabilities, voice and gestures could replace typing as new user interfaces and cloud storage expands -- but isn't always secure. The Computer Guys and Gal are here.

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Mar 12, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

Sending encrypted data from your cell phone or tablet, buying a car through Google and earning a merit badge for game design. The Computer Guys and Gal are in studio.

The Computer Guys And Gal

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

Chinese hackers attack three major American newspapers, BlackBerry unveils two new phones and the FCC wants to build free nationwide Wi-Fi networks. The Computer Guys and Gal join us for a tech conversation.

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.

A new year is underway, and the Computer Guys & Gal are back and better than ever.

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Dec 4, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The Computer Guys and Gal are back to talk about the best of holiday gadgets and the latest news in the world of tech.

Computer Guys And Gal

Tuesday, Nov 6, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The candidates have made their pitches, now the people will decide: Who will win the battle for tablet computer supremacy? And will Windows 8 prove to be a revelation or a train wreck?

The Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The Computer Guys and Gal are back with the latest and greatest from the tech world.

The Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The Computer Guys and Gal go for team gold in technology.

The Computer Guys And Gal

Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

In the first Tech Tuesday of the month, the Computer Guys and Gal are back with the latest in tech news.

The Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The Computer Guys and Gal return to discuss the latest news in the tech world.

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

Malware attacks Macs. Google challenges Dropbox. Congress takes on cyber-threats...

Computer Guys and Gal

Tuesday, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The Computer Guys and Gal are back to explore surreal news from the world of tech...

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

The Computer Guys & Gal are back to explore the limits of love and obsession in the tech world...

About

Anchoring Tech Tuesday are The Computer Guys. A staple on WAMU since 1990, every month PC expert John Gilroy joins former Mac-Genius Bill Harlow and IT Professor Allison Druin in keeping listeners abreast of the latest developments, and providing solutions to computer problems we all face.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.