Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

July 23, 2023ATTG 1984: I Am Your Fodder! - Twitter & X, Defcon Security, Hearing Aids
Twitter's rebrand to X may actually be happening soon.

Retrieval operation underway after hundreds of drones plunge into Melbourne's Yarra River.

Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system.

Can you transfer a Gmail account from a personal account to a business account?

What can I do with my extra iPhone that I received from my insurance?

Is it worth upgrading from an older Apple TV 4K to the current model of the 4K TV, or wait?

What devices would be safe to bring to Defcon?

Dick Debartolo and the Bitzee virutal pet.

Are there "dumb" Smart 4K TVs one can buy?

How can I deal with a computer virus on my computer?

A caller calls in to add to the hearing aid discussion that has occurred throughout today's show.

Am I being safe by adding my social security number to a dark-web monitoring service, such as Google One?

How can I manage my battery's life span on my laptop?

Am I being even safer when using NextDNS services ontop of using a VPN, or is it redundant?

Is there a device similar to my Logitech Harmony Hub that will communicate with my Alexa Echo?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 25 min
July 16, 2023ATTG 1983: There's A Shortcut for That - Prime Day, Chandrayaan-3, Proton Pass
FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal.

Here's what shoppers bought on Amazon Prime Day 2023.

Is it worth upgrading my TV to a newer model?

How can I record a documentary with today's available technology?

Are there carriers that handle sim jacking better than the other?

Rod Pyle and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission.

What are my options for acquiring hearing aids?

Is it a security risk to continue using a router whose firmware is outdated?

Is Proton Pass a good choice of a password manager?

Can I import my MP3s to my iPhone within Linux?

How does Apple's Time Machine work when backing up my hard drive?

Chris Marquardt and the Tasty Assignment review.

Rosemary Orchard of iOS Today shares a shortcut that you can use to help re-size photos in large batches as a response to a caller from last week.

Why is my printer not being detected on my network?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 33 min
July 09, 2023ATTG 1982: Traffic Cone Confusion - Meta's Threads, 6 Rules, Apple Watch Rings
Meta launches Threads, a competitor to Twitter.

Is there software to alter photos in large batches?

Sam Abuelsamid and the autonomous self-driving vehicles.

An update to Leo's six rules of security.

Why can't I open my Lightroom Classic application and access my current catalog?

Could Apple's Vision Pro headset work with a Bluetooth keyboard?

How can I maintain my ring activity streak on my Apple Watch when traveling overseas?

A librarian calls in to talk about how you can improve your searching when using Google.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 11 min
July 02, 2023ATTG 1981: You Biggie, Me Smallie - Twitter Outage, VPN's, Denon PerL Pro
Some US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones.

Twitter limits the number of tweets users can read amid extended outages.

Do I need any security programs for my router?

How can I revive my old laptop?

Who are VPNs for?

Leo reviews the Denon PerL Pro.

Why can't I play Dolby Atmos music from my iPhone through my speakers?

What are my options to back up sensitive personal data to the cloud?

Johnny Jet and international eSims.

How can I save files to my iCloud without them saving on my phone or Mac?

Do you need an antivirus program for Mac, and how can I update my photos on my Mac to have the correct data?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Johnny Jet

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2 hr 13 min
June 25, 2023ATTG 1980: 132 Tiny Bubbles - Bluetooth Transmitter, Dick DeBartolo, Pixel Tablet
Vidcon was this past week.

Why am I getting a mix of different languages in my Windows applications?

Can you use a Bluetooth transmitter with an old record turntable?

How can I put the latest version of the Android operating system on my old smartphones?

Dick DeBartolo and the 132-hole bubble machine.

Are these USB-C to headphone adapters good enough since most smartphones don't have a headphone jack?

How can I easily make a video of life memories for a senior family member?

Why is my wired internet slower than my wireless?

What's the best way to manage all my photos on my smartphone/computer?

Leo reviews the new Google Pixel tablet.

Is there a way to load my images more quickly on my website?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 31 min
June 18, 2023ATTG 1979: It's a Box Of Rocks - Steve Huffman, Online Security, UFO's & UAP's
Leo got the new 15" MacBook Air and gives his first impressions of the device.

Steve Huffman and the Reddit revolt.

What must I do to protect my personal data after a data breach?

What's the easiest way to start a podcast?

How can I make sense of the Apple error messages?

Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO/UAP Report.

Why does Leo dislike using the hibernate or sleep functionality on Windows?

As a first-time cellphone owner, what should I do next with my iPhone?

Chris Marquardt and the Dull assignment review.

What exactly is artificial intelligence?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 29 min
June 11, 2023ATTG 1978: It's Made of People - Apple Vision Pro, Kindle Oasis, eBike Charging
Apple announced the Vision Pro AR headset at WWDC23.

It's the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking film Jurassic Park.

Why are subreddits like r/iPhone going private?

Why am I getting a bluescreen of death (BSOD) on my computer?

Can I use an AR/VR headset while visually impaired?

Sam Abuelsamid and the Combined Charging System.

Is the Kindle Oasis good for my elderly parents?

What kind of jobs should I look out for after getting my IT cert?

What is some good cellular coverage for when I travel to Japan? And is it safe for me to enter my password in my password manager while on open WiFi?

Can I charge my eBike at EV charging stations?

How should I back up my hard drive?

How can I run modern browsers on my 2008 iMac?

Why is the wrong album art popping up on my Apple Music app?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 27 min
June 04, 2023ATTG 1977: Don't Forget to Thwock - Reddit API, Yahoo, Amazon Kindle Scribe
WWDC is this Monday. What will Apple announce at the event?

Reddit is charging for API access. With this API change, many subreddits are going dark to protest how this will affect 3rd party apps.

How can I delete my emails permanently from my Yahoo account?

A caller suggests how Susan from last week can shoot their family reunion interview.

Scott Wilkinson stops by to share some updates with him and his Club TWiT exclusive show, Home Theater Geeks!

A caller shares an excellent option for tracking your family heritage on the Mac.

Leo demos some notetaking apps & devices like the Amazon Kindle Scribe.

Johnny Jet and saving on car rentals & a new scam targeting seniors.

Why can't I print things from my smartphone or Chromebook?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 20 min
May 28, 2023ATTG 1976: 90 Magic Fists - Butterfly Keyboard, TLS/SSL Certs, June Oven
Apple's $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved.

Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for President on Twitter: it didn't go well.

Apple's 'My Photo Stream' service shutting down in July 2023.

Elon Musk's Neuralink wins FDA approval for human study of brain implants.

Why is the text on my 2017 iMac display so small?

How do I obtain a TLS/SSL certificate?

What's the best way to record a family reunion interview?

Dick DeBartolo and the ZVOX Speaker & Bryte Balance Smart Bed Mattress

What are some recommendations for a smart countertop oven?

How can I segment my internet?

Netflix might ruin password sharing for everyone.

What happens with quarantined malware when you uninstall a trial of anti-virus software?

What's happening with my Google Mini?

What are Leo's recommendations for DSLR cameras?

What are some good studio speaker monitors for home use?

Why is my camera not focusing correctly on action shots?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 36 min
May 21, 2023ATTG 1975: I'm Just Playing Snake - Neeva, Flipper Zero, Google Nest
AM Radio is being removed from cars.

Neeva is shutting down.

My Edifier Bluetooth speakers keep outputting audio from my neighbors. How can I keep others from connecting to my speakers?

How can I move files off my camera onto my phone directly without a computer or having to pull out the SD card every time?

Can I safely put a Ring doorbell camera on the door frame itself?

Leo shows off the Flipper Zero device.

Why is my laptop display not working after swapping my hard drive on my laptop?

Dr. Mom calls in to give an update on their previous problem.

Is there hearing aid tech that processes audio from your smartphone?

What is the best way to recover data off a dead hard drive?

Chris Marquardt and the FANCY assignment review.

Is the Google Nest system a good option for a WiFi system?

Google is supporting top-level domains of .zip and .mov. Why is there such an uproar over this decision from Google?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 29 min

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