Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min
  • ATTG 2034: Harpsichord Guff - Crowdstrike Outage, Microcassettes, Sony ZV-1

    In this episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into the recent CrowdStrike security update disaster, discuss the end of Google's URL shortener, and address listener questions about Apple Music libraries and Mac upgrades. The hosts also share insights on the show's upcoming studio changes and the importance of Club TWiT memberships for the network's sustainability.

  • CrowdStrike security update causes widespread Windows crashes, affecting airlines, hospitals, and major companies
  • Google announces "goo.gl" links will stop working in August 2025, potentially breaking many existing services
  • Matthew asks about moving his Apple Music library to an external drive and keeping the most recent versions of files
  • Leo discusses the upcoming closure of the current TWiT studio and transition to home-based production
  • The evolution of studio equipment and how consumer technology now enables high-quality home production
  • Fransisco inquires about using an older MacBook Pro with Big Sur for online banking and purchasing
  • Hosts advise using third-party browsers for security and discuss the timing of purchasing new Macs
  • Dan wants to know how to best preserve his father's microcassette tapes
  • Jim can't hear the text tone on his Apple Watch and wants to know how to change the sound.
  • Jeff from Michigan asks about recording high school marching band events, with Leo suggesting using smartphones or the Sony ZV-1 camera for better quality and ease of use.
  • Ann from Antioch inquires about allowing Bluetooth permissions for a garage door opener app.
  • Richard from Tennessee reports issues with his new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra crashing when opening YouTube.
  • Bill from Tarzana asks if leaving devices plugged in constantly is harmful, with the hosts reassuring that modern devices have circuitry to manage battery health.
  • Mark from Racine inquires about Leo's switch from Authy to 2FAS for two-factor authentication, with Leo explaining his reasons for preferring 2FAS.
  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2034

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    2 hr 13 min

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Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered.

Submit your tech queries through email at [email protected] or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air!

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