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A breakthrough in making smaller processors, what to do if you've been scammed, finding the right headset for a cordless phone, automation in iOS, sharing your business card digitally, finding a faster Wi-Fi router, and more of your calls!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
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Getting rid of duplicates in iTunes, should 3D printed guns be considered a threat to public safety? Getting old programs off of a DVR, what modem to buy, how to get the most out of cruise ship Wi-Fi, restoring an address book in Outlook, what router is the fastest, and Chris Marquardt joins us to talk about shutter sounds from digital cameras.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guest: Chris Marquardt
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
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What should be the extent of free speech on social media platforms? First look at the Hisense 100" smart laser TV, buying refurbished Apple products, finding the right router, making toll-free calls on an app while overseas, and more of your calls!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
How to make a Microsoft Surface Studio run faster, connecting to the internet with an old Mac, how to backup text messages on an Android phone, how to get a Windows 7 PC to resume getting updates, fixing a black screen on Windows 8.1 after an update, using drive cloning software, what the lights on a modem mean, is it safe to click on links on an iPhone? And Chris Marquardt talks about cameras in cars.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guest: Chris Marquardt
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
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First impressions of Microsoft's latest Surface Go tablet, Apple becomes the first trillion dollar company, advice for buying your first drone, upgrading an iMac, how to unclog a printer, MacBook buying advice for a Bio Engineering college student, why a TV might be turning on by itself, a cheap convertible laptop, imaging a hard drive, Scott Wilkinson talks about the "home theater of the month," Johny Jet recommends alarm clock apps, and Dick DeBartolo has the 'Swiss army knife' of travel mugs.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
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Spectrum/Charter being kicked out by the state of New York, Twitter getting punished by the stock market for booting trolls & bots, recommending the best Android tablet for the buck, choosing a compatible (non-IE) browser supported by Yahoo, finding an alternative to the wildly insecure Adobe Reader, refreshing a constantly-rebooting Samsung Galaxy S5 (only after backing up photos/videos!), turning on Siri voice dictation on a Macintosh for people with carpal tunnel, helping a GoFundMe campaign page to possibly show up on Google, Michael's big censorship button in case of bad words, Chris Marquardt's blood moon story, and more of your calls!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guest: Chris Marquardt
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
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Dealing with multiple cloud backup services, using technology to assist with disabilities, downloading Google Play Store apps onto an Amazon Fire Tablet, where to find a MacBook that still has function keys, what TV to buy, using older applications with macOS High Sierra, Scott Wilkinson talks about Movie or Cinema mode vs Dynamic mode on TVs, Johnny Jet has an app for finding nannies, sitters, and tutors, and Dick DeBartolo shows off angled HDMI cables.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.
How to manage backups and eliminate duplicate files, portable computer monitors, could we actually get flying cars? Getting call waiting to work with a Bluetooth headset, how to manage your passwords with a password vault, whether or not to buy your own DSL modem, a basic Wi-Fi router recommendation, Chris Marquardt reviews his "eyes" photo assignment, and more of your calls.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guest: Chris Marquardt
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.
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Playing your digital music library on an old analog stereo, getting video from a phone to a car's display, could Cox be blocking a different streaming service? What to look for on a gaming PC and more of your calls!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.
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How to run Linux and Windows on a PC, why UVerse might be slowing down internet while you're watching TV, determining what mesh router is best for your situation, controlling a TV and cable box by voice, tilt shift photography explained, how to get into BIOS, small hidden cameras, and Chris Marquardt talks about a portable camera with 16 lenses built-in.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guest: Chris Marquardt
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.
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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!
Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence!
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