Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

May 14, 2023ATTG 1974: I'm a G-Noob! - Linux, Tears of the Kingdom, MVNO Providers
Elon Musk appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter's new chief.

Once a week in the US, there's a lithium-ion incident on an airplane.

Why aren't there cellular radios in laptops?

What Linux distro should you use for a MacBook laptop?

How can I install applications in Linux Mint?

Sam Abuelsamid and EV vehicles and the Alfa Romeo.

How can I adjust the icon sizes on my iPad?

Why am I not getting notifications when I get a text on my phone?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hands-on.

Is it worth switching to an MVNO service? What advantages do you get from having an MVNO provider?

Why am I getting frame drops during video playback on my Linux laptop?

What are some options to get kids to learn programming?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and John Ashley

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2 hr 24 min
May 07, 2023ATTG 1973: If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium - EU & Apple, F1 Racing, Private Wi-Fi Address
EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones.

Def Con to set thousands of hackers loose on LLMs.

Sport shooting competition created in Fortnite added to Olympic Esports Series 2023.

Why is my backup being rescheduled constantly with iMazing?

Is there a website or software that will tell me what software won't work after updating my operating system?

Julian calls to share some great resources for those who are blind.

Scott Wilkinson joins the show today to talk about YouTube experimenting with picture quality enhancements.

James calls in to talk with Leo about F1 racing! And to ask Leo how he watches the races as well.

Why is my router acting up when using Private Wi-Fi Address with my iPhone?

Can I use my laptop closed with an external display?

Johnny Jet and the new Airbnb Rooms.

What is causing my Sonos player to not respond to me adjusting its volume?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 17 min
April 30, 2023ATTG 1972: Truthful Hyperbole - BlueSky, SpaceX Rocket, Apple Watch
What is BlueSky? Is it here to overtake Twitter?

Wikipedia will not perform age checks in coordination with the Online Safety Bill that's currently before Parliament.

Rod Pyle joins the show to talk about SpaceX's rocket launch that suffered a "rapid unscheduled disassembly".

A viewer has a question about their sound system placement within their entertainment setup.

Is it better to own your own modem rather than rent one from your cable provider?

What are some recommendations for a file-transfer protocol client & HTML editor for the Mac operating system?

What movies or documentaries would Leo and Mikah recommend that covers old and nostalgic technologies?

A beginner's introduction to the Raspberry Pi.

What are some recommendations for a video smart camera system?

How can Apple expand or innovate on how the Apple Watch monitors one's health?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Rod Pyle

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2 hr 11 min
April 23, 2023ATTG 1971: Sweet Tea & Pecan Pie - Al Jaffee, Bluetooth Smart Lights?, TLP Linux
Leo Laporte has returned from his trip! He shares what tech he ended up using during the trip.

Dick DeBartolo joins us to talk about the gadget of the week: the Anker M650 Wireless Microphone!

Why are most modems for you to rent by providers such as Comcast so sub-par?

Are there smart lights out there that use Bluetooth?

Leo shows off the Inky Impression 7.3" Color Display.

Why is my laptop with Linux installed on it going through my battery quickly?

How do I disable iCloud Desktop & Documents syncing without losing all my files and folders on my desktop?

Is there any reason not to continue using Apple's Airport Extremes / Expresses?

Why am I getting a certificate error when listening to TWiT podcasts?

Over-50 gamers feel overlooked, study finds.

Should I get rid of my old Sonos V1 hardware that I haven't used in some time?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 20 min
April 16, 2023ATTG 1970: My Eyes Are In Landscape - QD-OLED, HBO Max Is 'Max', Gmail
Scott Wilkinson is here to host the show with Mikah! Scott talks about QD-Oled TVs.

What's a good brand of TVs that I can buy? Should I go for a bigger TV?

FBI is now warning about using USB charging ports at public spaces like airports. What can I do to protect my device when using these public ports?

What should I upgrade first: my TV, or my receiver? Is it better for me to upgrade both at the same time?

Mikah and Scott talk about HBO Max rebranding its streaming service to just Max.

What's a good smart home system that can be installed in my home? And why did my YouTube channel get suspended randomly?

Chris Marquardt and the assignment review of Perfect!

Should I switch from the LG brand of TVs over to the Sony lineup?

What equipment do I need to listen to Apple's Hi-Res Lossless format?

I need to replace my Blu-Ray player. What are some recommendations for Blu-Ray players nowadays?

How can I delete my Gmail emails all at once?

I'm looking to switch over to Verizon as my cellular provider. How might my streamed videos from Verizon look on a 4k television?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 20 min
April 09, 2023ATTG 1969: The Dog in My Handbag - Apple Shortcuts, iPhone Photos, M2 MacBook Air
macOS keyboard shortcuts, the shortcuts app, and Dropbox automation.

Is there a method, or even an app, I can use to delete & sort photos on my iPhone?

How can I create and add a shortcut for my Apple HomePod?

Is there a way to see a list of upcoming podcast episodes in the Apple Podcast app?

What are some ways to easily keep track of shows automatically that I've watched on my Apple TV?

Is there an external headset amplifier that one could use to hear better during phone calls for those hard of hearing?

My MacBook is slower after updating the operating system when searching for things on my laptop. What can I do to speed up my laptop?

Quick PSA: let your phones charge overnight!

Mikah shows off the Satechi 200W USB Charger.

Is there a way to synchronize two Apple laptops with one another?

Is it worth upgrading to the M2 MacBook Air?

What would Mikah and Rosemary recommend more in buying: the iPad Pro 11 or the M1 iPad Air?

Why am I being asked to unlock my iPhone first when asking Siri on my Apple Watch to respond to a text?

Can I use 2FA without a cell phone?

How can my goddaughter communicate with her friends easily when she is on an iPad, and her friends are on Android devices?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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2 hr 10 min
April 02, 2023ATTG 1968: See You at the Next CIA Meeting - Deebot T9+ & T10 Omni Review, Twitter 2FA, Mac Accessories
Deebot T9+ & T10 Omni Review, Twitter 2FA, Mac Accessories, and more.
GM is cutting off access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its future EVs.

Google Drive does a surprise rollout of file limits, locking out some users.

FTC readies children's privacy case against Amazon.

What is the best way to publicly organize and share pictures?

Why you shouldn't use your web browser's password manager.

Switching from Twitter's SMS two-factor authentication to an authentication app.

Accessory recommendations for Apple silicon M1 & M2 Macs and Ant Pruitt's Mac journey continued.

Are you still safe using LastPass even with a Yubico UbiKey?

Why your Roku's streaming quality might be pixelated.

How to fix Ring Doorbell announcement notifications through Amazon Alexa.

Mikah reviews the Deebot T9+ and Deebot T10 Omni robot vacuums from ECOVACS.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Ant Pruitt

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2 hr 29 min
March 26, 2023ATTG 1967: The Airplane Whisperer - Gordon Moore, Speedtest, Windows S Mode
Gordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder, dies at 94.

Microsoft pushes OOB security updates for Windows Snipping tool flaw.

The FTC wants to ban those tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions.

Why am I getting different internet speed results from different websites?

Dick Debartolo and the Dippin' Designs Egg Wraps and the Quickshot Fom Blaster!

Why is my iPhone backing up to the cloud at the same time I'm backing it up to my computer?

Is there a software-based soundcard I can use?

Johnny Jet finally makes it to the show!

Leo shows off his favorite bags, along with other devices, in response to a video question from last week.

Should I get rid of my LastPass vault after switching off of the service?

Why is my music from Apple Music suddenly playing in my car after not using the service for a period of time?

Why can't I install select applications in Windows 11? What is S Mode?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 43 min
March 19, 2023ATTG 1966: Keep Away From the Hacking! - Bluetooth Pairing, New HomePods, Online Security
Bluetooth pairing, new HomePods, and online security.
The Olympic Esports Series 2023.

Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into 'Fortnite' purchases.

TikTok Sale.

Pairing Bluetooth headphones easily to your Apple devices through an app/workflow.

Sam Abuelsamid and the Nissan Ariya.

What's the best way to speed up my computer?

Extracting images from iMessages to your Windows computer.

Chris Marquardt and the Photo Assignment Review of 'crazy.'

Webhosting & email provider recommendations.

Router recommendations & setups.

Leo demos the new Apple HomePods.

Recommendations for bags & backpacks.

Protecting your accounts online.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 37 min
March 12, 2023ATTG 1965: Wet and Funky - Silicon Valley Bank, Google Photos, Rode NT1
Daylight Saving Time has begun!

Silicon Valley Bank collapses: what this could mean.

Why can't I broadcast MLS through Apple TV on my TV?

Should I be using an ethernet connection with my Apple TV?

Bill Nye on the importance of space exploration.

What's wrong with the trackpad on my laptop?

Dr. Mom calls into the show!

What are the latest and greatest WiFi-6 Mesh system options?

What are some alternatives to Google Photos to de-Google?

Leo demos the new Rode NT1 and talks about 32-bit float recording.

What options are there for a virtual audio mixer?

Is there a better way to improve the speed when searching for something in Windows?

Is there a speed improvement when plugging in a solid-state drive to a Raspberry Pi?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 19 min

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