Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

February 11, 2024ATTG 2011: Protective Pessimism - Flipper Zero, Seaweed Sweaters, EVs
Is Canada going to ban the sale of Flipper Zero's in Canada? Why is Netflix going into weekly live sports following acquiring the broadcast rights to WWE Raw? Should you be updating your router's security? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about EV vehicles!
Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in car-theft crackdown.

Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple's App Store.

What kind of changes can I make with my ISP service? What should I be looking for when making this kind of change?

What are Leo and Mikah's thoughts on streaming services acquiring rights to broadcast certain events, like Netflix exclusively streaming WWE RAW?

Should I use my Acronis backup to clone the bootable OS or use the backup drive on another machine?

How can I prevent my credit card information from being stolen?

Why is my iPhone contacts information duplicated in my contacts' memo section when uploaded to iCloud?

Is there security concerns when my router isn't receiving security updates?

Why can't I access my drives on my Linux machine through my Windows machine?

Sam Abuelsamid and electric vehicles.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 17 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 04, 2024ATTG 2010: Go Team Fluff! - Vision Pro Hands-On, TiVo, Boeing 737 Max
Mikah Sargent got the Apple Vision Pro headset and shows off the device! Is it worth buying an additional battery pack for the Vision Pro, or can you save some money and buy a 3rd party external pack? What cellular plans support the Apple Watch with cellular? Plus, we check in with Scott Wilkinson on TV deals to look out for before the Super Bowl, and Johnny Jet talks about the Boeing 737 Max planes!
Mikah shares his thoughts and opinions on the new Apple Vision Pro headset.

Scott Wilkinson and Super Bowl TV deals

Should I buy a spare Apple Vision Pro battery, or can I use a 3rd party battery from a brand like Anker?

Why is my Windows 10 machine constantly asking me to select a bootable device on startup?

What other services are out there similar to TiVo?

Is there another NVMO service like T-Mobile that supports Apple Watch cellular service?

Why is my home WIFI network being brought down when I turn on my laptop?

Johnny Jet and the Boeing 737 Max planes.

And what you can do to protect yourself after being compromised online.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 8 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
January 28, 2024ATTG 2009: Live and Let Snoop - Tech Layoffs, Helix Pivotal, Raspberry Pi 5
What are some downsides to an ultra-short throw projector? How can I recover data from an old MacBook when the battery is dead? What are Linux operating systems to use on a Raspberry Pi 5? Plus, Dick DeBartolo shares some expensive gadgets from CES 2024 and Padre's CES 2024 Recap Part 2!
Car industry seeks to crush AM radio; Congress may rescue it.

N.S.A. buys Americans' Internet data without warrants, letter says.

Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid off in the first weeks of 2024. Why is that?

What are the downsides to ultra-short throw projectors?

Dick DeBartolo and the expensive tech from CES 2024.

Is AT&T in California looking to no longer offer landline telephone services to customers in the state?

How can I recover data off an old MacBook Air if the battery is dead?

What should I be prepared to do when reinstalling an operating system on a laptop?

Why can't I reformat an encrypted hard drive?

Is there a way to enable encrypted folder protection within iCloud, similar to pCloud's Crypto Folder feature?

Padre's CES Recap Part 2 - Gadgets!

What Linux operating systems can I use for the Raspberry Pi 5?

After switching iPhones, why are my Airtags becoming an "unknown device," thus thinking that an unknown AirTag is following me?

Can I still buy the older Apple power cables that originally came with the older MacBooks?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 16 min
January 21, 2024ATTG 2008: Tim Cook's Folly - Sports Illustrated, Mesh Routers, Color Spaces
Who ordered the Apple Vision Pro? Why are my photos changing colors completely when I export them? Why can't I use specific 3rd party texting applications anymore when I switched cellular providers? And, the end of an era for Sports Illustrated.
Someone at TWiT ordered the Apple Vision Pro! Who got it?

Microsoft 'senior leadership' emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers.

Sports Illustrated thrown into chaos with mass layoffs.

What should I be on the lookout for or be concerned about after getting a Macbook Pro repaired?

Is there a way around some issues that I'm encountering when using Google Takeout?

Rod Pyle and the micro-meteorite!

How can I display specific images on a television for others to view?

What's the best way to utilize my mesh routers to their more optimal utilization?

Why am I losing connection to my media server upon startup with my machine?

Chris Marquardt and the CLEAN photo assignment review.

Why is my exported photo coming out in a different color completely?

Why can't I use my 3rd party texting applications after switching cellular providers?

Could a Starlink-type satellite service be the future of cellular networks?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 15 min
January 14, 2024ATTG 2007: I'm In the Mood for Pasta - CES 2024 Recap, Equalizing Music Files, WMIC
Is there a way to play Call of Duty on my M3 MacBook Pro? Should I get a voice recorder to record my thoughts, or is my smartphone good enough to record audio? Can you upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 still for free? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about the car tech at CES 2024 and Fr. Robert Ballacer, SJ shares his report from CES 2024 as well.
You can now pre-order the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple Vision Pro's lengthy sales pitch will include 25-minute demo.

The Atari 400 is getting an awesome mini edition.

Shutting down Artifact.

How can I equalize the audio of my mp3's?

Can I play the latest Call of Duty on my MacBook Pro?

Is a voice recorder better to record my own thoughts, or can my smartphone do the job?

Sam Abuelsamid and CES 2024.

Will there be a new 27-inch iMac coming out in the near future?

What secure messaging app should I use on a Samsung phone with Facebook Messenger dropping support for SMS messaging?

How can I get off Google's blacklist of "bad" domains?

Can I still upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free?

Fr. Robert Ballacer, SJ, and his CES 2024 report on the trends seen at the convention.

Is powerline networking a better option than using WiFi to connect multiple devices in my household?

Is there a command line feature for managing information in text files?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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2 hr 30 min
January 07, 2024ATTG 2006: Don't Slow Down In the Diaper Aisle - CES 2024, Phishing Scams, Pixel Support
What can we expect from this year's CES event in Las Vegas? Apple has begun sending payments out for its "Batterygate" settlement. Is there a way to keep your calendar information private and secure? And why am I getting so many spam callers on my cellular network?
What to expect at CES 2024.

RIP: Software design pioneer and Pascal creator Niklaus Wirth.

Apple starts sending "Batterygate" settlement payments to iPhone users.

Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't sue him.

Can I use my phone to transcribe my thoughts into a document?

Scott Wilkinson and the TVs at CES 2024.

How can I access a Samsung tablet if I don't have access to the recovery phone number or email account?

How can I better secure other's online activity after possibly encountering a phishing attack?

Is there a way to keep my calendar information private and secure without going over the cloud?

With my Pixel 5 getting the update to Android 14, will the phone be getting support for one more year?

In what ways can an iPad be used like a computer?

How can I reduce the number of spam callers I'm getting on the Mint Mobile network (a sponsor of the TWiT network)?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Scott Wilkinson

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2 hr 22 min
December 24, 2023 ATTG: All New Ask The Tech Guys on January 7th, 2024
No new Ask The Tech Guys on December 24th or the 31st. We'll be back on January 7th, 2024, with all new episodes! In the meantime, you can send us your questions to be answered on-air (video questions especially!) to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 1.888.724.2884.

See you on January 7th!

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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2 min
December 17, 2023ATTG 2005: Chaos Monkeys in My Rolodex - 2FA Apps, VHS to Digital, Winter Photography
How can I get emails sent to my Fastmail account to show up in email clients such as Apple's Mail app? What are the easiest methods to convert my old VHS tapes into digital files? Plus, Dick DeBartolo shares a cool beanie that you can wear with Bluetooth capabilities, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Unusual photo assignment review!
Seven things we learned analyzing 515 million Wordle.

Inside Mark Zuckerberg's top-secret Hawaii compound.

Four men indicted in $80 million 'pig butchering' scheme.

Is there a difference in quality when I watch Netflix on certain devices?

What brand of keyboards would Leo & Mikah recommend that are quiet when using it?

How can I convert old home movie tapes to digital?

Dick Debartolo and the Bluetooth beanie!

At what point is it an issue when connecting to public WiFi?

Can I download my purchases from a streaming service like Apple TV+?

How can I get emails sent to my Fastmail account to show up in email clients such as Apple's Mail app?

Which free two-factor authentication app would Leo & Mikah recommend that uses the "push" functionality and not type in a code?

What's a great budget Android phone to upgrade to?

Chris Marquardt and the Unusual photo assignment review!

What's the best way to prepare myself to do cold-weather photography and capture the Northern lights?

What are some recommendations to get children started in computer programming?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 23 min

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