Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

July 21, 2024ATTG 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
July 21, 2024ATTG 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
July 21, 2024ATTG 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
July 21, 2024ATTG 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
July 21, 2024ATTG 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
July 14, 2024ATTG 2033: A Weak Back - Echo Alternatives, ElevenLabs, 2FA Applications
Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.
FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.

Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.

This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.

Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.

Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.

Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.

Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.

Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.

Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?

Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.

Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.

Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.

Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.

Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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/2033
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 15 min
July 14, 2024ATTG 2033: A Weak Back - Echo Alternatives, ElevenLabs, 2FA Applications
Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.
FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.

Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.

This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.

Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.

Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.

Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.

Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.

Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.

Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?

Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.

Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.

Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.

Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.

Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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/2033
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 15 min
July 14, 2024ATTG 2033: A Weak Back - Echo Alternatives, ElevenLabs, 2FA Applications
Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.
FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.

Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.

This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.

Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.

Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.

Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.

Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.

Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.

Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?

Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.

Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.

Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.

Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.

Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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/2033
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 15 min
July 14, 2024ATTG 2033: A Weak Back - Echo Alternatives, ElevenLabs, 2FA Applications
Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.
FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.

Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.

This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.

Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.

Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.

Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.

Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.

Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.

Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?

Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.

Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.

Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.

Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.

Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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/2033
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 15 min
July 14, 2024ATTG 2033: A Weak Back - Echo Alternatives, ElevenLabs, 2FA Applications
Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.
FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.

Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.

This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.

Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.

Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.

Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.

Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.

Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.

Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?

Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.

Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.

Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.

Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.

Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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/2033
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 15 min

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