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December 18, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1954
The Twitter saga continues: you can no longer link to other social networks in your tweets! How The Tech Guy has evolved over the many years. Can you disable the password / pin screen after your computer wakes up? Can you direct a smart TV to default to a specific input rather than whichever device is active? How can you convert VHS tapes to a DVD or a digital file? Why aren't timestamps appearing with my text messages on my Android phone? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Apple backs out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations.

On Twitter, you cannot link to other social networks like Facebook or Mastodon.

John Carmack leaves Meta.

Mike B calls in reminiscing about how The Tech Guy has evolved over the years.

Sam Abuelsamid and the new Toyota Tundra & replacing the audio systems in newer vehicles.

Can you disable the password / pin screen in Windows 11 after your computer wakes up?

Is there a TV that allows you to set a default input rather than constantly changing when a device powers on?

Is there a way or a program to recover deleted text messages?

What are some good smart switches?

Chris Marquardt and a trip down memory lane.

Is there a program or an easy way to convert VHS tapes?

How can YOU help someone with a tech question?

Why aren't my timestamps showing up on my Android device?

A caller shares The Eclipsophile: climate and weather for celestial events.

Rod Pyle and the Soyuz crew on the International Space Station.

And thanks to everyone who has listened to The Tech Guy on the radio over the years! Stay tuned for the Ask The Tech Guys podcast starting in January.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 45 min
December 17, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1953
Using Wine or a virtual box to run Windows on Linux. The correct network settings for a new Mint Mobile phone. Building a home theater from scratch. Understanding ADS-B. Deciding between a Chromebook and an iPad for secure online banking. Troubleshooting a vintage Canon scanner. Using an Echo with a Verizon or AT&T phone number. Finding an Android launcher designed for the elderly. Leo's thoughts on modern cars no longer offering support for AM radio. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Elon Musk didn't ban journalists for doxxing. He did it because he can. - Vox

Twitter's suspension of journalists sets 'dangerous precedent', UN warns | Twitter | The Guardian

Elon Musk's Twitter blocked links to rival Mastodon. That could raise alarms among regulators | CNN Business

Home - Serving the Flight Tracking Enthusiast - ADS-B Exchange

Report: Apple bows out of Sunday Ticket talks, leaving Amazon and Google as the finalists - ProFootballTalk

Iger Expectations & the ESPN X Factor - Puck

Tom Lehrer Songs – Songs and Lyrics by Tom Lehrer

AVS Forum

Tech Talk with Scott Wilkinson Episode 16: Home Theater Case Studies | AVS Forum

ACTIVATION Archives | Mint Mobile

Airplane Geeks Podcast - The weekly podcast that explores and expands your passion for aviation.

Flightradar24: Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map

Today in History - December 17 | Library of Congress

Wildcat banking - Wikipedia

Google Chromebooks - Laptops, Detachables and Tablets

Here's How to Guarantee Airport Parking So You Aren't Left Scrambling As You Begin Your Holiday Travels - JohnnyJet.com

Flight Availability | Upgrades | Frequent Flyer Information

Flighty — A new way to track flights

Canon Support for CanoScan LiDE 220 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

CanoScan LiDE 220 Manual

Scan a document or picture - Microsoft Support

Install and use a scanner in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support

macOS Ventura Scanner Software | VueScan Scanner Software

Set Up Alexa Devices to Use AT&T NumberSync - AT&T Wireless Customer Support

Amazon.com: Introducing Verizon Number Share calls with Alexa: Alexa Skills

Verizon Number Share: Use Your Smartwatch to Make Calls Without Your Phone

Use HomePod for phone calls - Apple Support

Make carrier calls on Google Nest or Google Home speakers and displays - Android - Google Nest Help

Using Easy Mode on my Samsung Phone | Samsung Australia

Simple Launcher ( Big Launcher - Apps on Google Play

BIG Launcher - Apps on Google Play

Elder Launcher (Home screen fo - Apps on Google Play

The 7 Best Simple Android Launchers for Seniors

Square COB LED Flashlight? Yep, I bought 3 of them! Plus a really weird one. | Giz Wiz Biz

A Brief History of Mad Magazine | Mental Floss

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 18 min
December 11, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1952
Musk's 'Twitter Files', finding a good internet provider, Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now open to everyone, recovering deleted Notes on Mac, Amazon Fire TV on Echo Show 15, create AI-generated images on iPhone, stop spam calls and emails, and NASA's historic Artemis I mission. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Musk's 'Twitter Files' and the complexity of content moderation.

How to find good internet service in your area.

Sam Abuelsamid talks about how Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now open to everyone in North America.

How to recover deleted Notes on Mac with Time Machine.

Amazon Fire TV is now available on Echo Show 15.

How to find out what's on local TV and streaming.

Chris Marquardt speculates what AI-generated images mean for the future of photography and shares how you can create your own on an iPhone with Draw Things.

How to get less spam email.

Running Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp.

Tips for traveling to Dubi.

Rod Pyle talks about NASA's Artemis I mission and its successful return from the Moon.

How to stop spam calls.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 59 min
December 10, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1951
ChatGPT

Twitter is selling office supplies from its San Francisco HQ to the highest bidder | Fortune

Heritage Global Partners | Twitter: Online Auction Sale Featuring Surplus Corporate Office Assets of Twitter!

Tesla calls self-driving technology 'failure,' not fraud - Los Angeles Times

AVS Forum - YouTube

Techtool Pro 16 - Micromat

Gigapan

Plume SuperPods With Wi-Fi 6 Review: Adaptive Cloud Mesh | WIRED

Plume HomePass

Jim Salter | Ars Technica

ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue

Why International Travelers Should Follow President Biden's Valuable Advice in Welcome Home Speech to Brittney Griner - JohnnyJet.com

Viral Video of a Baggage Handler Violently Slamming Luggage Down Will Make You a Better Traveler - Here's How - JohnnyJet.com

Jaw-Dropping Video: Danny MacAskill's Postcard from San Francisco is a Work of Awesomeness

Canon Support for imageFORMULA DR-5010C Color Production Scanner | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Your Devices – gracedigital

https://new.twit.am/radio/8000/listen

IdeaPad Flex 5 (14") | Flexible 14" 2-in-1 Laptop | Lenovo US

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Repair - iFixit

How to fix Flex 15 touch screen issue after Windows 10 upgrade - Lenovo Support US

Alexa Together

Link Alexa with Your AT&T or Verizon Mobile Number - Amazon Customer Service

Aura Frames | The Best Digital Picture Frame

ONEPLUS Nord Buds True Wireless Earbuds, Deep Bass, IP55-rated Water & Dust Resistance, High Sound and Call Quality, 4 Mics, 30 Hrs Playtime, Fast Charge, Dolby Atmos, Black Slate

STM ChargeTree Go - Portable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for iPhone/Samsung/Android (15W/7.5W), AirPods (5W), Apple Watch (3W) - Qi Certified Charging Stand - White (stm-931-322Z-01) : Cell Phones & Accessories

Danigh-buy Long Range Green Laser Pointer High Power,[Material Upgrade] Laser Pointer Pen，[2000 metres] Green Lazer Pointer Rechargeable for Hiking,Cat Laser Toy USB Charge

Back up and restore data or files on your Galaxy device

SMS Backup & Restore - Apps on Google Play

Here's a quick & inexpensive way to decorate the inside or outside of your house! | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 47 min
December 04, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1950
Apple plans to move iPhone production out of China. How do you transfer your calendar & text messages from an Android phone to an iPhone? What are some excellent wireless charger options? Is it worth purchasing an international plan when traveling overseas? Is it secure to store sensitive documents in the cloud, and what are my options for a secure cloud services? What are some recommendations for universal remotes nowadays? Should you wait for the next generation of the Apple Mac Studio? Why can't I play mp3 files on my Samsung phone? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt & the Blue assignment review, and Rod Pyle!
Apple planning to move iPhone production out of China.

How to transfer and sync your calendar & chats from your Android phone to your iPhone.

Sam Abuelsamid & Tesla's Semi trucks.

Setting up a home theater system in 2022: doing it yourself and how to start?

What will happen to radio in the future?

What are some good wireless chargers?

How to prepare for overseas travel? Do you need to buy an international plan from your mobile provider?

Chris Marquardt and the Blue assignment review

What cloud storage options are best for secure documents?

Recommendations for universal remotes.

Should you wait for the next Apple Mac Studio?

Should I get a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? M1 or M2?

Rod Pyle and 3D-printed structures on the moon.

Why can't I play my mp3 files on my Samsung phone?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 53 min
December 03, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1949
How to customize a Mastodon server. How to set up a shuffling iPhone Lock Screen. Suggestions for improving WiFi in a metal building. Troubleshooting embedded video on a webpage. Providing an internet connection to rural security cameras. Upgrading to a mesh networking system at home. Tips for mitigating tinnitus. Playing PC games on a Mac. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.
Veriforever - a personalized plaque to commemorate your Twitter verification

Amazon Alexa is a "colossal failure," on pace to lose $10 billion this year | Ars Technica

Mastodon Help - Guide - Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support

UISP airMAX NanoStation M2 – Ubiquiti Inc.

UISP airMAX NanoStationM 5 GHz loco Station – Ubiquiti Inc.

Guy Parsons on Twitter: "'#AI, make me a movie.'

ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue

RadioLabs - The Wireless and Radio Experts - RadioLabs

Hardball: How Politics Is Played, Told by One Who Knows the Game: Matthews, Chris: 9780684845593: Amazon.com: Books

Arlo Go 2 versus Eufy 4G Starlight: LTE camera head-to-head - The Verge

Arlo Go 2 Wireless Security Camera with LTE & Wi-Fi Connectivity | Arlo

Ben Franklin effect - Wikipedia

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

YAY! American Airlines Brings Back Its Best Online Booking Feature -

eero Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax Ethernet Wireless Router - Walmart.com $119.99

Informed Delivery - Mail & Package Notifications | USPS

Play background sounds on iPhone to mask environmental noise - Apple Support

Monitor your environmental noise exposure with Apple Watch - Apple Support

Boot Camp Assistant User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

StableDiffusion can generate an image on Apple Silicon Macs in under 18 seconds, thanks to new optimizations in macOS 13.1 - 9to5Mac

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 36 min
November 27, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1948
The FCC has finally taken action against a mobile carrier for flouting its robocall rules. What's the future of Intel as more companies like Apple start to produce their own chips? Can you upgrade Microsoft Office on a laptop running Windows 8.1? Black Friday numbers are out! Is there an online service that can notify others when you pass away? How easy is it to access a deceased family member's Google account? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
The voice of TikTok.

You can no longer be fired for not having fun in France.

FCC taking has taken action on RoboCalls.

What's the future of Intel?

Sam Abuelsamid and the Genesis GV60.

What are my options for setting up a large group chat system for a local neighborhood?

Can I update Microsoft Office on a laptop running Windows 8.1?

Chris Marquardt and some photography basics.

How can you view your CPU usage on your Android devices?

Is there an easy way to detect GPS trackers on your vehicle?

Black Friday numbers are out!

Is there an online app or service notifying others if you pass away?

What Google Timeline can do to track you possibly.

Rod Pyle and Callisto.

How can I recover deleted phone contacts on my iPhone?

Is there a way to access a deceased user's Google account?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 31 min
November 26, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1947
Recovering access to a Facebook account with a Driver's License or ID. Hiding digital photos in the Google Photos app. Following the death of a loved one, gaining access to their locked Windows XP PC. Troubleshooting a perplexing Safari downloads problem. Finding a lost Windows user folder. Getting an internet connection in a metal building. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Foxconn protests: iPhone factory offers to pay its workers to quit and leave Zhengzhou campus | CNN Business

iPhone Delivery Delays Weigh on Apple Ahead of Holiday Season (AAPL) - Bloomberg

Elon Musk says Twitter will manually verify accounts again - The Verge

Elon Musk on Twitter: "Should Twitter offer a general amnesty to suspended accounts, provided that they have not broken the law or engaged in egregious spam?" / Twitter

Robocall-Enabling Provider Gets the Digital Death Penalty From the FCC | PCMag

FCC Seeks to Fill Challenging Gap in STIR/SHAKEN Robocall Defenses | Federal Communications Commission

How to Send Your Own Message to the iPad on Artemis 1 As It Orbits the Moon - The Mac Observer

Callisto | Lockheed Martin

Debut 2.0 Series | ELAC

Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password

AVS Forum - YouTube

Merry TubaChristmas Los Angeles

Why Facebook may ask you to upload an ID | Facebook Help Center

SSL Certificate Checker - Diagnostic Tool | DigiCert.com

Hide your sensitive photos & videos - Google Photos Help

L0phtCrack - Wikipedia

Yubico | YubiKey Strong Two-Factor Authentication

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel -

Change Privacy & Security settings on Mac - Apple Support

Fix User's Folder not Show Up/Disappearing in Windows 10 Error – EaseUS

How to Recover Your Lost Windows 10 User Profile

Windows 10's missing profile bug seems to have made a return - MSPoweruser

Naval Tactical Data System - Wikipedia

NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet PLP2000-100PAS - Best Buy

What Is Powerline Networking and How Do You Use It? | Digital Trends

Powerline | TP-Link

RadioLabs - The Wireless and Radio Experts - RadioLabs

Fun Fidgets! Some in the Fidget Advent Calendar & More Just Jammed In A Box! | Giz Wiz Biz

Dick DeBartolo - YouTube

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 39 min
November 20, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1946
Waymo's driverless rides in San Francisco, Elon Musk's possible intentions for Twitter's quality, searching for a good dash cam, verifying links on Mastodon, next steps when an iMac starts up slow, buying a docking station for a MacBook Air, and more! Plus, hanging out with Sam, Chris, and Rod!
Alphabet's Waymo recently got San Francisco's permission to provide driverless rides around the city. Waymo can't charge for those rides, though.

Tech companies continue to lay off many employees that they originally hired during their pandemic growth.

Twitter is a disaster right now, but Elon Musk may be intentionally driving it into the ground in order to get out of his unwanted situation.

What is a good dash cam, other than Owlcam, for keeping track of car accidents?

Sam Abuelsamid describes Waymo & Geely's upcoming "transportation-as-a-service" electric vehicle.

How can I properly verify myself on Mastodon via the HTML it asks me to paste?

If my 2017 iMac is slow to start up, should I completely erase the drive, ask for a repair, or look for a new Mac?

Ben is building a Linux-from-scratch install and Leo is very impressed!

Chris Marquardt chats about Lexica, DreamBooth, Astria, and AI Painter.

What's a great docking station for an M1 MacBook Air in order to avoid dongle life?

When moving to another country, how do I transport my financial stuff securely and efficiently?

What is the future of cryptocurrency and regulation after this recent FTX fiasco?

Rod Pyle talks about the Artemis 1 launch.

What kind of laptop specs should be sufficient for editing hi-res 4K video?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 38 min
November 19, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1945
Understanding and using Mastodon. Using a third-party repair service to fix a third-gen iPad. Saving contacts on iOS via the Mail app. Avoiding scams and phishing attempts on Venmo. Thoughts on TikTok data privacy. Disabling photo auto-syncing with Microsoft OneDrive. Understanding the benefits of paying for email. Exploring a complex phishing attempt with free physical hardware. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Hundreds of Twitter employees resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum - The Verge

CBS News Pauses Twitter Posts 'In Light of Uncertainty' Over Platform - Variety

Mastodon Help - Guide

Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse

Monoprice SB-300 Virtual Dolby Atmos 2.0Ch Soundbar, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Passthrough, eARC, Bluetooth, Optical, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com

Monoprice SB-600 Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Wireless Surround Speakers, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Pass-Through, eArc, Bluetooth, Toslink, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com

AVS Forum - YouTube

Speaker Deals & Sales - Premium Home Audio | Klipsch

Louis Rossmann - YouTube

VCC Board Repairs – iPhone Microsoldering & Data Recovery Services

The Secret Is Out! - TWiT.tv

Watch Out for This Popular Venmo Money Scam

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

Cross-country storm to threaten travel headaches around Thanksgiving | AccuWeather

AskTSA (@AskTSA) / Twitter

Apple celebrates the holiday season - Apple

How to stop syncing photos in camera roll..? - Microsoft Community

Amazon.com: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone: Updated, Simplified and Revised for iOS 12: 9781731457943: DeMuro, Rich: Books

You Can Never Have Enough Disco Lights! (Even in 2022) | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 51 min

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