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July 27, 2020ATG 46: Can You Trust Your WiFi Router? - Privacy Concerns Over Cloud-Managed Networks
Can you trust your WiFi router? Michael in Ontario is worried about his privacy on his eero mesh WiFi router with its cloud-based management. Should he be concerned? Leo Laporte explains.
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Host: Leo Laporte
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9 min
July 20, 2020ATG 45: Encrypted Messaging Apps for Kids - Are Signal and WhatsApp OK to Use?
Can kids use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp? Leo Laporte explains why some of these platforms restrict users to 13 years and older and what options you have as a parent who wants to use a private messaging app to communicate with your kids.

Host: Leo Laporte
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Sponsor:
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11 min
July 13, 2020ATG 44: HTTPS, SSL, and TLS Explained - How Encryption Protects Your Web Sessions
Leo Laporte explains how HTTPS, SSL, and TLS encryption is used during your web sessions to prevent eavesdropping and tampering.

Host: Leo Laporte
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Sponsor:
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9 min
July 06, 2020ATG 43: Your Privacy and Apple/Google's COVID-19 Contact Tracing API - Should You Worry?
Should you be concerned about Apple and Google's COVID-19 contact tracing API on iPhone and Android smartphones, and can you uninstall it? Leo Laporte explains.

Host: Leo Laporte
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Sponsor:
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10 min
June 29, 2020ATG 42: Do You Need Antivirus Software for a Chromebook? - Chrome OS Security Explained
Do you need antivirus software for a Chromebook? Leo Laporte explains Chrome OS security.
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Host: Leo Laporte
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Sponsor:
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14 min
June 22, 2020ATG 41: WiFi Security Cameras on LTE/4G Hotspot - Will Wyze Cam Work on Skyroam?
Can you use WiFi security cameras on a 4G/LTE mobile network using a hotspot? Leo Laporte Explains.
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Find the right home security camera for you: https://my.lustre.ai/49UjG

Host: Leo Laporte
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy
Sponsor:
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10 min
June 15, 2020ATG 40: Managing Apple Photos to Save Space - How to Find & Backup Your Photos in macOS
Looking to free up space on your Mac? Leo Laporte explains how to manage your Apple Photo library by optimizing storage with iCloud or backing up to another drive.

Host: Leo Laporte
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15 min
June 08, 2020ATG 39: Public Key Crypto Explained - How Does End-to-End Encryption Work?
What is public-key cryptography? Leo Laporte explains how end-to-end encryption works.
How to encrypt email: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy/episodes/13
Signal Private Messenger: https://signal.org
GPG Suite: https://gpgtools.org/

Host: Leo Laporte
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Sponsor:
LastPass.com/twit
10 min
June 01, 2020ATG 38: RAM Disks Explained - Worth the Trouble?
Leo Laporte explains what RAM disks are and why it's probably not worth setting up on your computer.
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Host: Leo Laporte
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Sponsor:
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7 min
May 18, 2020ATG 37: Use Your Digital Camera on Zoom - How to Turn a DSLR/Mirrorless/GoPro Camera Into a Webcam
WFH? Turn your camera/camcorder into a webcam.
Leo Laporte explains how to wow your friends or coworkers on your next Zoom call, or produce live streaming videos for your favorite social network by using your mirrorless or DSLR camera as your webcam.
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Find the best Mirrorless Camera for your price range here: https://my.lustre.ai/bqnHk

Host: Leo Laporte
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Sponsor:
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13 min

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Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy!