Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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June 11, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1901
Troubleshooting PIN login on Windows 10. Fixing flickering projectors with shielded cables. Ceasing Apple ID login prompts. Running Windows on an old Mac. The problems with sharing an iCloud account. Finding a solution for auto-playing music in the car. Troubleshooting the silent switch on an iPhone. Creating an app-specific password for Outlook and Gmail. Finding an iPhone with "Find My iPhone" turned off. Access remote files without using a server. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.
Apple unveils M2 with breakthrough performance and capabilities - Apple

MacBook Air with M2 chip - Apple

MacBook Pro 13-inch - Apple

Microcosm: The Quantum Revolution In Economics And Technology: Gilder, George: 9780671705923: Amazon.com: Books

Passkeys Overview - Apple Developer

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple

I have to enter my PIN constantly ...any ideas ...i can't find - Microsoft Community

Fix: Windows 10/11 PIN not working [Full Guide]

Import and export keychain items using Keychain Access on Mac - Apple Support

Move your iCloud Passwords from Safari to 1Password

Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump | Consumer Advice

Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support

Mac Specs, Prices, Answers, and Comparison: EveryMac.com, Est. 1996

What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support

iOS 16 Makes It Easier to Share Photos With Family Using New Shared iCloud Library - MacRumors

Import or export a vCard in Contacts on iCloud.com - Apple Support

‎A a a a a Very Good Song (Silent Track) - Single by Samir Mezrahi on Apple Music

How to stop your iPhone from auto-playing music in the car | iMore

How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support

Erase iPhone - Apple Support

Sign in with App Passwords - Gmail Help

How to set up a IMAP/SMTP password in Gmail

Using Microsoft Outlook With Gmail? Maybe Not After May 30 | Daves Computer Tips

Set up Gmail with a third-party email client - Google Workspace Admin Help

Manage files and folders in OneDrive

Here's really versatile external battery charger! PD 3.0 + QC 4.0 | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2h 29min
June 05, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1900
A Right to Repair law passes in New York. What are some alternative scanner software? What's the best way to integrate a newer TV into an older receiver? Can you recover deleted emails in iCloud? Laptop recommendations for basic computing needs. What's the easiest way to move files from a laptop to your iPhone? Why are a caller's outbound cellphone calls constantly failing? 17" laptop & printer recommendations. Plus, catching up with Rod Pyle.
Right to Repair law passed in New York.

Right to Disconnect policy in Toronto.

32-bit vs 64-bit machines.

Alternative scanner software.

Integrating a new TV into an older receiver.

Troubleshooting internet connectivity in rural America.

Recovering deleted emails in iCloud.

An informative story from a caller about Mint Mobile and Twitter.

Laptop suggestions for basic computing needs.

Moving files from a laptop to your iPhone.

Rod Pyle and Voyager acting up & new moon suits.

Why is a caller's outbound cellphone calls failing constantly?

17" laptop & printer recommendations.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Rod Pyle

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2h 43min
June 04, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1899
Upgrading an old PC for gaming. Improving the picture quality of an OLED TV. Shutting down an HP Spectre Laptop that refuses to completely power off. Finding a new laptop for video editing. Using an old PC as a network-attached storage device. Refilling SodaStream canisters. Troubleshooting Google's login sessions. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
WWDC 2022: What to expect, iOS 16, new operating systems, redesigned MacBook Air, more - 9to5Mac

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "The new MacBook Air has been planned to launch at WWDC. I think the only way it doesn't is if the China factory shutdowns created such a supply and release date gap that it wouldn't make sense to announce it on Monday." / Twitter

New York state passes first electronics right-to-repair bill | Ars Technica

Learn About the Right to Repair — The Repair Association

iFixit: The Free Repair Manual

Windows 10 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Docs

AVS Forum

Projector & Smart Theater To Go | The Freestyle | Samsung US

HT2050A 1080p Home Theater Projector | BenQ US

Nebula Mars II Pro | Smart Portable Movie Projector

LG C2 77-Inch evo OLED TV (OLED77C2PUA) | LG USA

Amazon.com: Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark (UHD Blu-ray Disc) : Stacey Spears, Don Munsil, Stacey Spears: Movies & TV

Solved: HP Spectre will not shut down; shutdown causes reboot - HP Support Community - 7136403

Process Explorer - Windows Sysinternals | Microsoft Docs

How do I shut down or restart my Windows computer via command prompt? | Information Technology Services

What is Wake-on-LAN, and how to enable it in Windows 11 - OnMSFT.com

MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple

When Searching Hotels Don't Make This Common Mistake - JohnnyJet.com

Vacation Division: Designing Trips for You | TravelStore

Amazon S3 Glacier Storage Classes | AWS

Homepage - Wasabi

Use Your Old Mac as a Server or NAS Drive — Here's How

Robot's Tech Room - YouTube

Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free

Discover YubiKeys | Strong Two-Factor Authentication for Secure Login

Hot Weather's Coming — Help Is On The Way! | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1899
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2h 39min
May 29, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1898
How to set up a failover router. Which platform is best for buying ads? Why did an LG phone fail a "routine safety check?" What is cryptocurrency? Alternatives to SlingBox. What's the no-sender glitch on iPhone? How to digitize old family photos. Can you output video from an all-in-one computer? What is Starry? Plus, a conversation with Sam Abuelsamid.
Seth Green's Bored Ape stolen: now he can't make his NFT show.

Setting up a failover router & dynamic IP's.

Sam Abuelsamid and the Kia EV6.

Most efficient ads one can buy to promote something.

Locked out of Windows account after attempting to install Microsoft Office.

Why a LG phone failed a "routine safety check."

What is Cryptocurrency and what can you do with it?

Are there SlingBox alternatives after support has ended for the product?

What's the no-sender glitch on iPhone?

Digitizing old family photos.

A caller's universal remote is not working with their TV.

Outputting video from an all-in-one computer.

Starry: another option for an ISP?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2h 37min
May 28, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1897
Discussing Project Volterra and Windows on ARM. Syncing and boosting audio on a home theater system. Soundbar recommendations. Troubleshooting wireless charging with a battery case. Picking a smartphone for photography to bring on a trip to Italy. Troubleshooting memory issues on a smart TV. Using your TV speakers as the center channel in a surround sound setup. Recommendations for managing battery charging. Gadgets to protect one's self from catalytic converter theft. Finding a legitimate place to sell used electronics. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
The Halsey TikTok Trend Complaining About Record Labels Is A Plant

Payola - Wikipedia

Plugola - Wikipedia

DuckDuckGo browser allows Microsoft trackers due to search agreement

Project Volterra: Everything you need to know about Microsoft's ARM developer kit | Windows Central

Solved: Soundbar? Have an issue hearing voices. - Samsung Community - 786416

Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)

Shop Wireless Sound Bars & Home Theater Systems | VIZIO

SOUND BARS - HDMI Cable, Home Theater Accessories, HDMI Products, Cables, Adapters, Video/Audio Switch, Networking, USB, Firewire, Printer Toner, and more!

Google Fi - A Phone Plan, by Google

How To Check Hospitalization Numbers of Your Destination - JohnnyJet.com

My Dad Has COVID-19 ... For the Third Time! - JohnnyJet.com

Roku – Streaming players, smart TVs, wireless speakers & audio | Roku

TV & Home - Apple

Can I Use My TV Speakers as a Center Channel? – Home Theater & Sound

Use the TV speakers as the center speaker | Sony USA

Battery University Homepage

Buy and Sell Used Cell Phones and Electronics | Gazelle

Buy and Sell Used Phones, Laptops and More - Swappa

See Your Name In Lights! (Even if you can't sing or dance!) | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2h 39min
May 22, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1896
The Department of Justice is no longer prosecuting security researchers. Good password management when dealing with patient portals. Autonomous vs. traditional automotive vehicles. Why your video & audio is off sync sometimes while streaming video content? Is the idea of search engines broken? RAW vs JPEG images. Troubleshooting a computer. What is "powerwashing"? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt.
DOJ no longer prosecuting security researchers! Huzzah!

NY Attorney General's Office launched an investigation into Twitch and Discord in connection to the mass shooting in Buffalo.

Proper security through a Patient Portal for medical needs?

Sam Abuelsamid and the 'Elon Musk Crash Course' documentary.

Autonomous vs. traditional vehicles.

Why is a TV sound & picture sync while streaming is off at times?

What could be causing your streaming content to buffer constantly?

Is the idea of "searching" in a search engine broken?

Chris Marquardt and Focus & Bokeh.

Working with RAW images vs JPEG.

What are the benefits to "cookies"?

Is your Windows PC dying? What are some signs that it may be time to replace it?

Why a computer monitor or TV may not be connecting to your computer.

What to know about "powerwashing" a Chromebook.

Does a caller need both Frontier Communications & Dish network or can they ditch one of them?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1896
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2h 34min
May 21, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1895
Safely using Zelle for payments. The difference between the Samsung Galaxy A52 and A53. Finding high-quality 1080p TVs in a 4K world. Cost-effective solutions for a call-in podcast. Troubleshooting CarPlay drop-outs and disconnects. Connecting outdoor lighting to a WiFi network. Deciding between an iMac and a Mac Mini or Mac Studio. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Apple's Self Service Repair now available - Apple

Russian Troops Locked Out of $5M of Stolen John Deere Equipment

Malicious Compliance

Is my information secure? | Zelle

Reviews and Ratings - RTINGS.com

Samsung Galaxy A53 vs A52: What are the major differences?

How to fix your Android 12 power button so it turns off your phone - The Verge

How to use Do Not Disturb mode on Android

Effect of Ultra-high-definition Television on Ocular Surface and Fatigue - PMC

Flicker, the display affliction

Glasses that Work Just as Hard as You – Felix Gray

Call in Studio - The cloud-based call-in platform for broadcasters.

Create and Listen to Online Radio Shows | Blog Talk Radio

Message. Video. Phone. | RingCentral

Customers Questions - RingCentral Community Forums

Best Podcast Software / Platform: Record, Host, and Distribute | TalkShoe

Taylor Swift's Clever Tip for Flying Southwest Airlines -

The Service That Makes Covid-19 Testing So Much Easier For Travelers - JohnnyJet.com

Apple Music Insights: Royalties - Apple Music for Artists

Wireless CarPlay and Bluetooth issues | Jeep Wagoneer Forum

comma – introducing comma three

Project Titan | TechCrunch

The VOID | A Virtual Reality Experience

Chameleon MR-16 Wifi RGBW Color Changing Light

Finally, a Whole Home WiFi System That Works-Best Coverage Mesh Wifi by eero

Understanding Panoramic Wifi

Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT

Sisel Instant Kaffé - Healthy Coffee | Sisel International

Why Infrared Roasting – Healthy Coffee Lifestyles

The Oven Door | Open For Healthy Living

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2h 39min
May 15, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1894
Stopping your phone from automatically connecting to WiFi networks, Canon printers & Canon Direct Connect, issues with Windows updates, progressive glasses & photography, running a KVM in Ubuntu, how to move photos from a camera onto an iPhone directly, cars with 3G connectivity, and Raspberry Pi's. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Google IO this past week.

How to stop your phone from automatically connecting to WiFi networks.

Computer mouse & audio acting up for caller after a Windows update.

Sam Abuelsamid & the Ford F150 Lightning.

Canon printers & Canon Direct Connect

After resetting their network, a caller is having issues installing Windows updates.

iPhone 13 not playing nice with Google One, Google's version of iCloud.

Working with progressive glasses when doing photography.

Chris Marquardt and the Elegant assignment review.

Running a KVM (kernel-based Virtual Machine) in Ubuntu.

Moving photos from a camera to an iPhone directly.

What to do with cars with 3G connectivity as 3G networks have shut down? (Hint: not much)

Rod Pyle & the Super Flower Blood Moon.

Getting a Raspberry Pi to be recognized as a drive on your network.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2h 33min
May 14, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1893
Fixing stuck pixels on an LCD monitor. Adding security cameras to food trucks. Expected WiFi speeds for a gigabit internet plan. Archiving email from an IMAP server. Upgrading to a new monitor. Creating and accessing a database of fine art. Buying a new Windows 11 laptop. Remotely monitoring a CNC machine. Understanding the Cricut cutter. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
What to know as crypto such as Bitcoin and stablecoins plunge : NPR

Elon Musk pauses Twitter deal: What that means | Protocol

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal fires two top executives, freezes hiring - The Verge

Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities - BBC News

The EU Commission's New Proposal Would Undermine Encryption And Scan Our Messages | Electronic Frontier Foundation

DJI's new Mini 3 Pro drone hits the aerial photography sweet spot | TechCrunch

Stuck Pixel Fixing Guide (Diagnose, Fix, Prevent!)

Display Week > 2022

The Mobile Scoop Shop - The Mobile Scoop Shop

Owlcam | AI-Powered Car Security Camera System

Arlo Pro 2 Add-on Camera | Arlo Accessories

MOVING IMAP MAIL TO LOCAL DRIVE - Apple Community

Thunderbird — Make Email Easier. — Thunderbird

MailStore - The Standard in Email Archiving

Email Backup Software to Download Emails from Cloud-Based Services

Here's What Travelers Need to Know Before Their Memorial Day and Summer Trips

The Easiest Way to Digitize Your Old Photos - JohnnyJet.com

Ninox Database

Use Claris FileMaker to Build Business Applications — Claris

Galleries - Séraphine - LongShadowStudio

Airtable Product - Build a Better Way to Work | Airtable

Laptops | Shop Laptops, 2 in 1s, & More | Lenovo US

12th Gen Intel Core Laptop Computers | Dell USA

Antivirus.com - Cybersecurity, Data Leaks & Scams, How-Tos, and Product Reviews

Windows Security: Defender, Antivirus & More | Microsoft

TRUMPF SE + Co. KG | TRUMPF

TruTops Fab Software helps you Monitor your TRUMPF Machines from Anywhere - Headland Machinery

Cricut Home

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2h 42min
May 08, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1892
Is Google going downhill? Firefox reaches 100, finding duplicate photos and videos, accounting software for charities, could an iPhone be compromised by a fraudulent text message? Factory resetting an iPhone, adding more ethernet ports to a router, a map of the internet, finding the right Mac computer for a relative, and conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle.
I Cut Google Out Of My Life. It Screwed Up Everything - Kashmir Hill

Celebrating Firefox 100

Data Brokers Track Abortion Clinic Visits for Anyone to Buy - Wired

Julian Vargas - techjv.com

Top 11 Low-Cost Nonprofit Accounting Software - doublethedonation.com

Could an iPhone be compromised by a fraudulent text message?

Factory resetting an iPhone

Adding more ports to a router

Map of the Internet - infrapedia.com

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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