Jeff Levy is the creator and host of "The Digital Doctor Show" and has devoted himself to the computer and technology lifestyle made easy. Jeff Levy's first "On Computers" broadcast aired at 5:00 AM Sundays in January of 1995 on KFI Radio in Los Angels. The show became an instant hit with his audience of "keyboard curmudgeons”, “Windows weenies” and “computer creampuffs,” Jeff Levy "On Computers" quickly expanded to Saturdays and Sundays and continued for 9 years. Deciding it was time to make a move the January 1, 2004 headlines read, "Nationally renowned computer expert Jeff Levy brings “Computer News” to KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO". Finally, Jeff moved to radio station KABC where it now airs on Saturday afternoons.
From his opening greetings to his world renown weekly computer lessons, Jeff provides his loyal listeners with current news and information regarding computers, both hardware and software, and other technical diversions in a quick upbeat lively format. Always truthful and politically correct for the most part, Jeff leads his loyal listeners into the computer Bad Lands and wages battles in the fight against consumer rip offs.
Jeff’s listeners have bestowed upon him a long list of titles including: "The Master", "The Pontiff of all Pentiums", "The Computer Answer Man", "The King of Computers", "The Computer Guru" and his favorite "The Digital Doctor".
Jeff is a native of Detroit, Michigan and was graduated from Loyola Law School here in Los Angeles in 1963. Jeff Levy's passion for computers goes back to 1976 when he bought his first computer, a Radio Shack TRS 80. Thereafter he soon acquired an Apple II computer as well.
When not sermonizing about computers and technology, backing up your computer and life's other pleasures, Jeff enjoys a good WWF wrestling match. In his professional life has consulted to a number of doctors and clinics on the subject of technology as it relates to the field of medicine.
Jeff co-hosted TechLInk, a T.V. cable show, for four years, and wrote columns for the Los Angeles Times and the Daily Breeze. Jeff is frequently called on to do appearance on N.B.C. Channel 4 news in Los Angeles whenever the station needs a technology expert. He currently writes his “lessons” for Windows Vista, Windows 7 and the Mac Operating System. The lessons are little tidbits of new and different things you didn’t know you can do with your computer. They can be found on his Web site, www.jefflevy.com
Benjamin Rockwell is the host of Computer Talk Radio.
Benjamin Rockwell, has been working with computers professionally for years.
Benjamin started off in computers when he was a pre-teenager, and computer selection was small. His first class in computing was on a Commodore Vic 20, and he hasn’t stopped working with computers since. Along the way he became proficient in the Apple II series, a wide range of TRS-80’s, and other Commodore systems.
After getting married, he discovered Bulletin Board Systems (a type of precursor to the Internet as we know it), and became so fascinated with the concept that he set up his own BBS. A friend offered him a job as a field technician in 1990, and Benjamin hasn’t stopped since.
While he casually refers to himself as a computer nerd, he doesn’t come across as the stereotypical obsessed nerd with a pocket protector. Instead, he just seems like someone who is eager to help others. From being a field technician and help desk technician, to being a specialist in various fields, all the way to having spent over 8 years as Information Services Director for various small companies, and a computer consultant for hundreds of individuals and small companies, Benjamin has seen his share of computer problems.
Benjamin has years of hands-on experience with computers, and a passion for learning new things and teaching them to others. He works to ensure that he’s operating on the same wavelength as the people he talks to, and works to develop friendships at the same time. Benjamin’s polite nature, patience and understanding come from having been in the shoes of the new user on many occasions. With his easy going nature, he comes to the rescue and helps people see how their computer can work for them.
Benjamin's background includes a wide variety of technical roles, from helping people turn on their computers, and building computer systems for his clients, to conducting training classes, network troubleshooting, and database programming. Whether he’s developing a website, configuring a router, or tweaking a server, he excels at making things work. Everyone with computers has problems with them, and he specializes in making sure their computers are running as well as his.
Benjamin lives in Southern California near some of the headquarters of the biggest names in the computer industry with his wife and son.
Diego Cardenas, BSMA, MSTM
In 1986 at the age of 16 Diego created and co-founded ComSoft Ltda., a service oriented computer-consulting firm in the city of Cali, Colombia. This organization set high standards in an industry that was still in its infancy in Colombia. He created the first online content delivery service in 1986 that provided e-mail and bulletin board service via 300-baud modem. Through the efforts of Diego, ComSoft won the 2nd Best Small Business award in the City of Cali Colombia.
In 1996, Diego Cardenas entered, participated and formed a partnership to start Stomp, Inc., a manufacturer of computer software and accessories. Together they invented their first product, the CD Stomper CD/DVD labeling System www.cdstomper.com . The CD Stomper became a success and is the most recognized labeling applicator on the market. In 2001, Stomp, Inc. celebrated its fifth year of financial success. Today, the company is owned by Avery Denninson a multibillion-dollar business with products sold worldwide.
In 2005 Mr. Cardenas was diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma, a rare type of tumor located in the brain. After taking some time to work on his health Diego is now back new and improved ready to take on new challenges!
Currently Diego has the biggest Spanish language tech blog hosted within the Univision.com network www.compuhombre.com , he has also hosted a weekly Spanish Internet and broadcast based computer talk radio show called CompuHombre, which airs every Sunday from 2pm to 3pm pacific standard time. The program is a live show where the listeners can interact with the host by asking questions about their technology needs. The program also showcases state of the art products and services in the technology field. Diego is also a contributing editor in the tetecnologia.org blog, which is a social network which showcases tech gadgets, news, and support for thousands of Spanish speaking users world wide.
In addition to this Diego is the president and founder of Portus Technologies, Inc. www.portustechnologies.com a small wholesale distribution company that focuses exporting gaming consoles to Latin America. Diego Cardenas enjoys the status of power seller at the titanium level, within the eBay trading community.
Diego also serves as an independent consultant to aspiring business (and individuals) owners who want to leverage technology to make it a competitive advantage within their businesses. He helps them in the areas of computer support, implementation and strategy.
Mr. Cardenas has earned degrees in the field of computer technology and business. It is his belief that the more everyone knows the more successful everyone will become.
Benny Rockwell - Segment Producer for Youth and Gaming
(aka "The Gamer")
Better known on Digital Computer Talk as The Gamer, Benny Rockwell has been brought up with access to computers and gaming that rivals most teenagers his age. Disney's original coaster program was one of the first adventures that Benny had in gaming, and he progressed through a variety of programs, games, handheld gaming devices, and consoles. His experience includes playing early versions of Counter-Strike alongside his father, Quake III, as well as Sim-Tower, Sim-City, Roller Coaster Tycoon, and many more.
His exposure to gaming runs an entire on-line universe of space, action, and adventure, in all areas from XBox to Wii, Gameboy to DS, Arcades to PC. Even when he is unfamiliar with a particular game, he takes the time to quickly research and discover new trends in the industry. This passion contributes towards making a better show for people who want to know more about what their peers, children, grandchildren, and so forth, are interested in.
Benny also has strengths in the fields of social media, graphic art design, and his passion for helping the show has developed into a valuable asset for Digital Computer Talk. Progressing from simply chiming in once in a while, to developing his own segments and material for the show, Benny has amazed the staff, listeners, and guests at every turn.
Benny's Christmas Gift Segments are a treat to listen to, and provide an echo of what today's youth are interested in, and what they would like to have for Christmas or other gifts.
Richard Barrios is the Owner and President of Mad Rhino Consulting. As a 10 year veteran of the Internet Information Industry he has been developing and maintaining websites since 2001. His focus for most of his career has been in project management, disaster planning, disaster recovery, Search Engine Optimization and bringing viable solutions to any problem. Richard’s early experience as a server and network administrator and later as a web-master and affiliate manager has given him the “hands on” experience with every part of a website possible. Knowing that trial and error can drain the budget of a small business faster than anyone could ever imagine, Mad Rhino Consulting was formed to allow small businesses to acquire needed information quickly and inexpensively to have and run an effective online presence. Richard Barrios has the experience to minimize the errors and bring solutions.
