Hands-On Tech (Audio)

ATTG 1984: I Am Your Fodder! - Twitter & X, Defcon Security, Hearing Aids

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  • Twitter's rebrand to X may actually be happening soon.
  • Retrieval operation underway after hundreds of drones plunge into Melbourne's Yarra River.
  • Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system.
  • Can you transfer a Gmail account from a personal account to a business account?
  • What can I do with my extra iPhone that I received from my insurance?
  • Is it worth upgrading from an older Apple TV 4K to the current model of the 4K TV, or wait?
  • What devices would be safe to bring to Defcon?
  • Dick Debartolo and the Bitzee virutal pet.
  • Are there "dumb" Smart 4K TVs one can buy?
  • How can I deal with a computer virus on my computer?
  • A caller calls in to add to the hearing aid discussion that has occurred throughout today's show.
  • Am I being safe by adding my social security number to a dark-web monitoring service, such as Google One?
  • How can I manage my battery's life span on my laptop?
  • Am I being even safer when using NextDNS services ontop of using a VPN, or is it redundant?
  • Is there a device similar to my Logitech Harmony Hub that will communicate with my Alexa Echo?

    • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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