Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

June 16, 2024ATTG 2029: Peak Bougie - 5GHz Networks, Boeing Starliner, iMessages
Apple & Meta will likely face charges for failing to comply with EU rules. Can you play Apple Spatial audio files outside of Apple Music? How can you start learning how to program and develop an application? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the past month's photo assignment of Minimalist!
Apple WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, and RCS coming to iPhone.

Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say.

Matthew calls in, asking if upgrading his network from 2.4GHz to 5GHz is worth it.

Chris wants to know how to play his Apple Spatial audio files in other applications outside of Apple Music.

Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch, and China's Chang'e 6 mission.

Kevin likes having everything on his Mac open up in one Finder window with multiple tabs. How can Kevin keep Finder from opening links he clicks on in iMessage on his Mac to opening in the same Finder window where he has his multiple tabs?

Henry emails Leo and Mikah, wondering where he can go to start programming an app he has an idea for.

After upgrading to Mac OS Sonoma, Steve gets a notification that "Steve's iPhone microphone is not available." He wants to know why he's constantly getting this notification and how to stop it?

Randy writes that they have a music collection on Apple Music, but he wants to save those files on his iPhone in the Apple Music app without constantly paying for a subscription. Is there a way for Randy to do this?

Chris Marquardt goes over the Minimalist photo assignment and assigns the next assignment!

Patrick calls in with a problem about why, when he's sending text messages on his iPhone through iMessage, the messages go from the Apple standard blue bubbles to green bubbles randomly at times. Patrick also wonders why his Apple Watch is receiving notifications inconsistently from apps like iMessage and WhatsApp.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 25 min
June 16, 2024ATTG 2029: Peak Bougie - 5GHz Networks, Boeing Starliner, iMessages
Apple & Meta will likely face charges for failing to comply with EU rules. Can you play Apple Spatial audio files outside of Apple Music? How can you start learning how to program and develop an application? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the past month's photo assignment of Minimalist!
Apple WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, and RCS coming to iPhone.

Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say.

Matthew calls in, asking if upgrading his network from 2.4GHz to 5GHz is worth it.

Chris wants to know how to play his Apple Spatial audio files in other applications outside of Apple Music.

Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch, and China's Chang'e 6 mission.

Kevin likes having everything on his Mac open up in one Finder window with multiple tabs. How can Kevin keep Finder from opening links he clicks on in iMessage on his Mac to opening in the same Finder window where he has his multiple tabs?

Henry emails Leo and Mikah, wondering where he can go to start programming an app he has an idea for.

After upgrading to Mac OS Sonoma, Steve gets a notification that "Steve's iPhone microphone is not available." He wants to know why he's constantly getting this notification and how to stop it?

Randy writes that they have a music collection on Apple Music, but he wants to save those files on his iPhone in the Apple Music app without constantly paying for a subscription. Is there a way for Randy to do this?

Chris Marquardt goes over the Minimalist photo assignment and assigns the next assignment!

Patrick calls in with a problem about why, when he's sending text messages on his iPhone through iMessage, the messages go from the Apple standard blue bubbles to green bubbles randomly at times. Patrick also wonders why his Apple Watch is receiving notifications inconsistently from apps like iMessage and WhatsApp.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2029
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2 hr 25 min
June 16, 2024ATTG 2029: Peak Bougie - 5GHz Networks, Boeing Starliner, iMessages
Apple & Meta will likely face charges for failing to comply with EU rules. Can you play Apple Spatial audio files outside of Apple Music? How can you start learning how to program and develop an application? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the past month's photo assignment of Minimalist!
Apple WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, and RCS coming to iPhone.

Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say.

Matthew calls in, asking if upgrading his network from 2.4GHz to 5GHz is worth it.

Chris wants to know how to play his Apple Spatial audio files in other applications outside of Apple Music.

Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch, and China's Chang'e 6 mission.

Kevin likes having everything on his Mac open up in one Finder window with multiple tabs. How can Kevin keep Finder from opening links he clicks on in iMessage on his Mac to opening in the same Finder window where he has his multiple tabs?

Henry emails Leo and Mikah, wondering where he can go to start programming an app he has an idea for.

After upgrading to Mac OS Sonoma, Steve gets a notification that "Steve's iPhone microphone is not available." He wants to know why he's constantly getting this notification and how to stop it?

Randy writes that they have a music collection on Apple Music, but he wants to save those files on his iPhone in the Apple Music app without constantly paying for a subscription. Is there a way for Randy to do this?

Chris Marquardt goes over the Minimalist photo assignment and assigns the next assignment!

Patrick calls in with a problem about why, when he's sending text messages on his iPhone through iMessage, the messages go from the Apple standard blue bubbles to green bubbles randomly at times. Patrick also wonders why his Apple Watch is receiving notifications inconsistently from apps like iMessage and WhatsApp.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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/2029
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2 hr 25 min
June 16, 2024ATTG 2029: Peak Bougie - 5GHz Networks, Boeing Starliner, iMessages
Apple & Meta will likely face charges for failing to comply with EU rules. Can you play Apple Spatial audio files outside of Apple Music? How can you start learning how to program and develop an application? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the past month's photo assignment of Minimalist!
Apple WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, and RCS coming to iPhone.

Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say.

Matthew calls in, asking if upgrading his network from 2.4GHz to 5GHz is worth it.

Chris wants to know how to play his Apple Spatial audio files in other applications outside of Apple Music.

Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch, and China's Chang'e 6 mission.

Kevin likes having everything on his Mac open up in one Finder window with multiple tabs. How can Kevin keep Finder from opening links he clicks on in iMessage on his Mac to opening in the same Finder window where he has his multiple tabs?

Henry emails Leo and Mikah, wondering where he can go to start programming an app he has an idea for.

After upgrading to Mac OS Sonoma, Steve gets a notification that "Steve's iPhone microphone is not available." He wants to know why he's constantly getting this notification and how to stop it?

Randy writes that they have a music collection on Apple Music, but he wants to save those files on his iPhone in the Apple Music app without constantly paying for a subscription. Is there a way for Randy to do this?

Chris Marquardt goes over the Minimalist photo assignment and assigns the next assignment!

Patrick calls in with a problem about why, when he's sending text messages on his iPhone through iMessage, the messages go from the Apple standard blue bubbles to green bubbles randomly at times. Patrick also wonders why his Apple Watch is receiving notifications inconsistently from apps like iMessage and WhatsApp.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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/2029
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
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eufy.com
2 hr 25 min
June 09, 2024ATTG 2028: 2,000 TOPS - VoIP Woes, Rogue Voice Memos, and Pet Tracking
VoIP Woes, Rogue Voice Memos, and Pet Tracking

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2028
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2 hr 41 min
June 02, 2024ATTG 2027: Johnny Ebola and the Malaria Five - Ticketmaster Breach, Podcasting, iPad's
Alex Lindsay joins Leo Laporte this week for Ask The Tech Guys. What's the best way to start podcasting? Which iPad and Apple Pencil is great for drawing? Why is my iPad lagging when using a certain application? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about some of the technology demonstrated at Display Week 2024, and Johnny Jet talks about how you shouldn't share your itinerary information on social media.
Data of 560 million Ticketmaster customers for sale after alleged breach.

Tribeca to screen AI-generated short films created by OpenAI's Sora.

How can I start podcasting?

What's the easiest way to pull a plethora of photos off your iPhone and to store these photos?

Scott Wilkinson and Display Week 2024.

What apps are available to listen to radio stations on a vehicle with an infotainment system running Android Automotive OS?

What's the best iPad & pencil for drawing?

Johnny Jet and why you shouldn't share pictures of your itinerary online.

I have a telestration setup at home with my iPad and Video Pencil, but how can I reduce the lag on my iPad when using the software?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 23 min
May 24, 2024 M4 iPad Pro Review - The Ultimate Upgrade or Overpriced Overkill?
Mikah Sargent shares his review of Apple's new M4 iPad Pro and explores its design changes, including its new ultra-thin design, relocated front-facing camera, and stunning Ultra Retina XDR display with tandem OLED technology. Mikah also delves into the power of the M4 Apple Silicon chip and takes a closer look at the innovative Apple Pencil Pro and redesigned Magic Keyboard.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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31 min
February 20, 2024 Apple Vision Pro Review - Technological Marvel Meets Uncomfortable Reality
Mikah Sargent shares his extensive experience with Apple's highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset after spending nearly two weeks with the $3,500 device. He provides a detailed breakdown of the hardware, design choices, interface, multimedia capabilities, and an honest assessment of whether the Vision Pro lives up to the immense hype surrounding its launch.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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35 min
February 09, 2024 Clarifying the Hype: Your Apple Vision Pro Questions Answered - Everything You Need to Know About Apple Vision Pro
Mikah Sargent takes a deep dive into the Apple Vision Pro, answering your questions and providing insights into its performance in gaming, multimedia consumption, and its potential as a productivity tool. This comprehensive Q&A session thoroughly explains the Apple Vision Pro, balancing excitement for its innovative features with practical considerations and personal experience.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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1 hr 12 min
February 02, 2024 Apple Vision Pro Unboxing & Hands-On - Apple Vision Pro Hands-On
Join Mikah Sargent and Leo Laporte as they unbox the new Apple Vision Pro and demonstrate the headset! See Leo set up a guest profile in the headset, how to type out messages with the Vision Pro virtual keyboard, and see Mikah immerse himself with dinosaurs!

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Leo Laporte

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1 hr 44 min

About 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-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered.

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