Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2031
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2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 30, 2024ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
Four thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users.
Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks.

I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI.

Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack.

NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk.

The White House will host a conference for social media creators.

Apple explores novel method for making iPhone batteries more replaceable.

A caller is taking an online course to get a certification towards working in the field of IT and has started to look at online jobs. They found a job they are interested in, but it's asking for five years of experience, and the caller will only have this certification when applying. How can they find the ideal job to start their career in the IT field?

Shele wonders how they can back up their iPhone data to network-attached storage rather than through iCloud.

Nate uses a Mac and a Windows machine with multiple hard drives connected to it. Whenever he reboots his Mac though, the Windows machine with the drives goes offline, and he has to reconnect them every time manually. Is there a way to reconnect the drives automatically?

Nate is also wondering why when driving in his vehicle and as he gets close to his house, Siri activates from his iPhone and takes over the audio in his vehicle?

Jeff is having issues getting back into his email account after supposedly violating the email providers' service agreement.

Jim has a website for wedding officiation. However, when people try to visit his website, the server can't be found unless they add "https://" to the URL. What's preventing people from visiting Jim's website?

Kevin writes in to try to find alternatives to Windows's Mail app after being mandated to switch from it to Microsoft Outlook.

David calls in trying to understand why he can only update the operating system through the command line when running Linux Mint.

James calls in looking for a recommendation for a Wi-Fi system he can install for his parents and have them manage it themselves rather than relying on James.

Andrew is looking for recommendations for his next laptop and to see if there's any spamware protection he can install for his Pixel 8.

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/2031
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
2 hr 4 min
June 23, 2024ATTG 2030: From Whence Do You Hence? - Smart Watches, AirPods, Mesh Systems
Would you pay a monthly fee for an AI Alexa?? Can I extend the connection between my AirPods and my Mac? What's going on with my connection to my network when using Apple's Private Relay? Plus, Dick DeBartolo talks about the MAD exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the new AeroPress Go Plus!
How the dash to ditch paper money created a playground for criminals.

'This Old House' pays tribute to creator Russell Morash.

Apple won't roll out AI tech in EU market over regulatory concerns.

AT&T can't hang up on landline phone customers, California agency rules.

Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp.

Mark is wondering if a smartwatch is a good device to catch up on missed notifications and if there's a way to have the watch re-send any notifications he missed previously.

Jesse is getting an 0x80d02002 error when downloading files on their Windows machine and is trying to figure out how to stop the error. They also ask why they can't get their Roku TV to connect to their Apple AirPlay.

Dick Debartolo joins the show this week to talk about the MAD exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the new AeroPress Go Plus.

Steve writes to ask if there's a way to extend the connection of their AirPods to their Mac.

Bala's phone was stolen recently, and they got a new phone to replace it. But they're wondering if the thieves can easily access the information on their old phone.

Vidak ask why his mesh system is not correctly connecting to the node they want it to connect to?

Tim wonders why if Apple is such and advocate for privacy, why they allow downloaded apps from the App Store to collect information on you Tim is also having issues getting Apple's Private Relay to connect to their WiFi network.

David writes in wondering what the best way to hook up their Apple TV to a project and get sound out with a soundbar or speakers.

Emil emails the show asking why their 2nd Gen AirPods Pro constantly pauses audio playback from almost any movement.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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/2030
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys
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2 hr 18 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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