Tech Talk with Alan Perry

Cst. Berle Zwaan, fraud prevention expert from the Saanich Police Department and founder of Outsmart The Scammer Fraud Prevention Society, joins Alan for the July 19, 2025, edition of CFAX Tech Talk.

This week on Tech Talk, Alan Perry is joined by in-home tech tutor and printer pro Barbara Wilson from Monk Office. This week’s Tech Talk covers what Canadian travelers need to know before heading to the UK, how to avoid new scams, 3G shutdown updates, and the best way to keep your printer (and wallet) happy. 

Scam calls, 3G shutdowns, and smart travel tech! Alan Perry and Charles Martin dive into the week’s top tech headlines and answer your live tech questions on Tech Talk. If your phone is older or budget-friendly, find out if it’s affected by Canada’s mobile network changes.

It’s the Pre-Canada Day Weekend edition of Tech Talk! Host and tech tutor Alan Perry is joined by Ricky Winter from London Drugs Tillicum to talk sizzling tech deals, sneaky scams, and a new Facebook setting that could upload all your photos to Meta’s cloud—unless you opt out. Plus, your questions answered live on air!

This week on Tech Talk, your technology tutor Alan Perry is joined by Gary Beyer from Tesseract Computers to unpack the latest in tech! From comparing phone plans and travel tips to dodging online scams and scoring great tech deals, they also take your live tech questions by call and text.

Colwood-based IT Specialist Kyle Wilson joins Alan for the June 14-15, 2025, edition of CFAX Tech Talk.

Tech Talk - June 7, 2025 by Alan Perry

Alan Perry is back with guest co-host Ron Fraser for a packed episode of Tech Talk! From urgent security warnings for Chrome users to cool Apple Maps updates for local cyclists, there’s something for everyone. Hear how B.C. is becoming a hub for AI, discover Copilot’s new free image tools, and learn how standing up too early on a plane might cost you. Plus, tech tips galore and listener Q&A!

This week on Tech Talk, Alan Perry and Gary Beyer bring you big tech bargains, including free printer ink! We also dig into top tech headlines, handy travel tips, and how to spot the latest online scams. Listeners chime in with great questions throughout the show.

On this Victoria Day long weekend edition of Tech Talk, Alan Perry welcomes Ricky Winter from London Drugs Tillicum Centre. They break down big Apple updates, explore standardized carry-on rules for global travel, and share this week’s best tech tips and deals. As always, listener questions take the spotlight!

It’s a Mother’s Day weekend edition of Tech Talk! Alan Perry welcomes Aitan Roubini, President of the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group, for a lively look at the latest in tech. From the newest online scams to avoid, to smart travel tech tips, and the top stories in tech this week—plus your live questions answered on-air!

Colwood-based IT Specialist Kyle Wilson joins Alan in studio for the May 3, 2025, edition of Tech Talk.

We're live from our brand-new Esquimalt studio! Alan Perry and Gary Beyer dive into the latest tech deals, share a buyer beware alert on upcoming tariffs, cover critical security updates (including a heads-up from Elections Canada), and offer travel-ready tech tips. Plus, we answer your calls and texts throughout the show!

Tech Talk is back! Alan Perry is joined by retired tech enthusiast Ron Fraser for a lively chat on the newest online scams, tech news you can use, great tech deals, and handy travel tips. Plus, your live questions tackled on-air!

On this week’s Tech Talk, host Alan Perry and guest Charles Martin (Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group Program Director & AppleInsider.com Weekend News Editor) tackle the latest tech headlines and share smart travel tips for anyone heading south of the border. Learn how to spot sneaky online scams — including fake CAPTCHA tests — and catch up on the week’s hottest tech deals. Plus, your tech questio...

This week on Tech Talk, host Alan Perry welcomes Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum, and special guest John Kirksey, Field Trainer for Epson North America! John shares the scoop on the new 7th-gen EcoTank ET-2980 printer/scanner/copier. We also dive into the latest device updates, travel tech tips, online scams to avoid, and answer your burning tech questions from texts...

This week on Tech Talk, host Alan Perry welcomes Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum, and special guest John Kirksey, Field Trainer for Epson North America! John shares the scoop on the new 7th-gen EcoTank ET-2980 printer/scanner/copier. We also dive into the latest device updates, travel tech tips, online scams to avoid, and answer your burning tech questions from texts...

(RE-UPLOADED with ads removed!) Terry Sirup from Priority 1 Computers joins us for the Stanley Cup Century Celebration edition of Tech Talk, as we remember former host Rick Wiertz who passed away this week.

This week on Tech Talk, Alan is joined by IT expert Kyle Wilson to break down the latest online scams, share must-know travel tech tips, and discuss how life without a smartphone could be trickier than ever. Plus, we hunt for the best tech deals and take live calls and texts to answer your biggest tech concerns.

Tech Talk is back with another info-packed episode! Host Alan Perry is joined by Gary Beyer from Tesseract Computers to chat about: - Essential travel tech tips - The latest email scams (and how to avoid them!) - Why you should upgrade to Windows 11 now - The hottest tech deals - Plus, we answer your live tech questions!

Tech Talk is back with another jam-packed episode! Aitan Roubini, President of the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group (VMUG), joins Alan Perry to dive into the latest in tech. From the newest iPads and MacBook Air to the latest scams you need to watch out for, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we answer listener questions live! Hit play and stay ahead of the tech curve.

Cst. Berle Zwaan from Saanich Police, founder of *Outsmart The Scammer Fraud Prevention Society*, joins Alan to break down the latest scams, how to protect yourself, and why cybercriminals are getting more creative than ever. Plus, we answer your live tech questions! 

Retired Sidney Tech Enthusiast Ron Fraser joins Alan for the February 22, 2025, edition of Tech Talk.

Ricky Winter, Tech Experience Manager at London Drugs Tillicum Centre, joins Alan for the February 15, 2025, edition of Tech Talk on CFAX 1070 in Victoria and AM 1150 in Kelowna.

Tech Talk – Feb 8, 2025 It’s a jam-packed **Super Bowl / Invictus Games Weekend Edition** of *Tech Talk*! Charles Martin, Program Director for the Victoria Mac and iOS User Group, joins Alan to dive into the latest in tech. 🔹 Are translator devices finally living up to the hype? 🔹 Beware! The latest online scams you need to watch out for. 🔹 A look at the best and weirdest Super Bowl LIX ads 🔹...