Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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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-foll... more

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The podcast currently has 975 episodes available.

Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes:

October 13, 2024HOT 186: Recovery Email Accounts - Apple Screen Share, External Drives, AirPlay Troubles
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's follow-up question about being unable to remotely access their friends' Mac after a recent update, why an external drive is taking a while to be detected by a newer Mac, and a previous listener's follow-up question about a connection error they were having with their Apple TV and an interesting fix that was discovered.
Judy writes back in after asking their question a few episodes ago, providing additional details to about how, after a recent OS update, they cannot remotely access their friend's Mac via the Messages app.

MacFixerDK got a new M3 MacBook Pro but is having issues with the different external drives attached to it. They are looking for any help or resources to further troubleshoot the problem.

Nancy is having trouble playing back videos from YouTube or accessing websites through her web browser through Apple AirPlay.

Dan is looking to strengthen his email security after being prompted by Google to add a recovery email for their account. However, he doesn't have another email account! He wonders if he should create another email account just to be able to access his primary account if needed.

Ross followed up on his question a while back with a humourous fix for a connection error he was facing with his Apple TV.

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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38min
October 06, 2024HOT 185: iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max - Tracking Network Usage, Shortcuts Secrets, iCloud Management
Mikah tackles your questions about iPhone shortcuts, tracking network data usage across devices, and more. He also shares his thoughts on whether it's worth upgrading to the latest iPhone 16 or going with a discounted iPhone 15.
Topics covered:
Creating an iPhone shortcut to toggle call audio routing between speaker and automatic, possibly based on location. Mikah explains how to access the call audio routing setting and suggests using the Shortcuts app with a special URL to create a one-tap shortcut.

Deciding between upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro Max vs getting a discounted iPhone 15 Pro Max. Mikah recommends going with the latest iPhone 16 for the longer-term battery life, latest features, and to avoid potential battery health issues seen in some iPhone 15 Pro models.

Options for monitoring data usage by device on a Linksys Velop mesh network. Mikah is surprised this router lacks data monitoring and suggests contacting Linksys to request it. Alternatives like using NextDNS for network-wide tracking or a Firewalla device are discussed.

Deleting old iMessage data stored in iCloud. Mikah clarifies you need to adjust the message history setting in both the Messages settings and iCloud Messages settings to fully delete old messages.

Follow-up on using an old Drobo device for storage. A listener shares how Drobo hardware failures combined with the company going out of business and firmware no longer being available makes continuing to use one very risky.

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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45min
September 29, 2024 HOT 184: Should I Continue To Use a No Longer Supported NAS? - iPhone Apps, Wedding Streams
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah is back to answering more of your questions! How can I easily organize my apps on my iPhone? What's the easiest way to broadcast my wedding to family members unable to attend it? And when will Apple Intelligence be available on macOS Sequoia?

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39min
September 22, 2024HOT 183: iPhone 16 Pro First Look - Mikah Unboxes His New iPhone 16 Pro!
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah unboxes his new iPhone 16 Pro, which he just got recently! He gives his first look at the device and answers questions about it. He talks about what's new with the phone and what's still missing from it, such as Apple Intelligence, which is coming later in October.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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58min
September 15, 2024HOT 182: Replacing a Fusion Drive - Raise to Wake, Reminders, Apple TV 4k
On Hands-On Tech: Why is my iPhone randomly making calls? Why are the reminders I am making on my iPhone being placed in a completely different list? And why am I losing the signal from my Apple TV 4k device when connected to my 4k TV?

Host: Mikah Sargent

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43min
September 08, 2024HOT 181: Understanding HDMI eARC - NAS, DHCP, Upfront Edge
On this episode on Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers questions such as recommending a NAS to a listener, why you might not be getting DHCP in your home network, and whether the Upfront Edge program with Rogers in Canada is a good deal for upgrading your phone.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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46min
September 01, 2024HOT 180: Viewer Questions! - Smart Plugs, Step Counts, Starlink
On this episode of Hands-On Tech: it's another episode in which Mikah answers various viewers' questions! How can you get photos off an iPhone when the screen doesn't work? Why aren't my smart plugs working with my Eero router? And can I use my iPad as a remote shutter?

Host: Mikah Sargent

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36min
August 25, 2024HOT 179: Email Grab Bag! - Transunion, Fiber, Nest Cameras
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers your submitted questions! Why can't I log into a particular website? What equipment do I need to get to start using the fiber-optic connection in my household? And, can I send text messages using the Messages app on MacOS?

Host: Mikah Sargent

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44min
August 18, 2024HOT 178: Improving Your Home Internet - Powerline Networking, MoCA, Mesh Routers, and Client Steering
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent discusses ways to improve your home internet and offers some products to help!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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34min
August 11, 2024HOT 177: Backup Solutions for Your Devices - Backup Solutions
On this inaugural episode of the new Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent explains what he uses to back up his data and answers viewers' questions about their backup needs.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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29min

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