Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

November 13, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1944
Tech layoffs have begun in big tech companies. The fall of FTX. What alternatives to Slingbox are there right now? What to know about copyrighted music through YouTube. VR headset suggestions for kids. Why is my external monitor causing my application to crash when I plug it into my computer? Good big screen TVs for under 500 dollars. How can I update my older Macs to the newest operating systems? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Tech layoffs have begun at major tech companies: Meta has laid off over 10k+ workers & Twitter fired a large portion of its contract workers.

The crypto market has taken a huge hit with the fall of FTX.

Sam Abuelsamid and software-defined vehicles.

Is there anything available that is comparable to Slingbox as Slingbox has ceased operations??

Can you convert iMessage messages to pdf files on Windows? What are the best options for iCloud subscriptions?

What do I need to know about copywritten music on YouTube?

Chris Marquardt and The Subject.

What are some VR headset suggestions for kids?

The DISH Anywhere app: an alternative to the Slingbox?

Why is my external monitor causing an application to crash?

Why am I getting an audible humming noise from my audio interface?

Rod Pyle and the LOFTID mission.

What are some 55" TVs for around 500 dollars?

How can I update older Mac machines to the latest operating system?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 33 min
November 12, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1943
Finding a new cybersecurity provider. Cleaning a laser printer and looking at the pros and cons of switching to an InkJet printer. Spam call warnings. The benefits and downfalls of hosting your own password manager. Understanding how AirTag tracking works over Bluetooth. Using "Hey Siri" with more than one device. Remembering to reboot when troubleshooting tech problems. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Meta is killing Portal and both its unreleased smartwatches - The Verge

Meta lays off 11,000 workers as it faces competition from TikTok - The Washington Post

2022 tech layoffs: The companies that have cut jobs this year

Internet Security for Your Business Devices | Spectrum Business

AVS Forum - YouTube

How to Clean Your Laser Printer and Toner Cartridges - Toner Buzz

Amazon.com: Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer

Amazon.com: Epson EcoTank ET-3830 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer

Comcast Rolls Out Nation's Largest Landline Voice Verified Caller ID Solution to Combat RobocallsCombating Spoofed Robocalls with Caller ID Authentication | Federal Communications Commission

KeePass Password Safe

pCloud - The Most Secure Cloud Storage

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

FTX says 'unauthorized transactions' drained millions from the exchange - The Verge

After Binance deal fails, FTX cryptocurrency investors' money in limbo - The Washington Post

Web3 is Going Just Great

Amazon.com: LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker

Apple wants to change Siri command to just 'Siri' - 9to5Mac

Amazon Echo - SNL - YouTube

Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support

Hate The End of Daylight Savings Time? | Giz Wiz Biz

'I Had Never Seen Anything Like It Before': Steve Martin on the Spark That Led Him to Become One of the Top Collectors of Australian Indigenous Art | Artnet News

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 45 min
November 06, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1942
Apple wants to simplify Siri by taking "Hey" out of the trigger phrase, Elon Musk slashes Twitter staff, recovering an external hard drive with proprietary connections, stopping automatic Windows updates, spotting online scams, and more!
Apple is reportedly working to simplify Siri's trigger phrase

Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform

Can I open up a WD MyPassport external hard drive and still connect to Sata?

Lucid UX 2.0 Lucid Air

wheelbearings.media

Airless Tires

Why won't Congress make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

Will TrueCrypt update automatically?

VeraCrypt

GRC InControl

How to tell if a suspicous message is a scam

Converting audio files

Spotting Twitter scams

Man busted in 2020 Twitter hack, bitcoin scam of Biden, Obama, Musk, Buffett accounts

Astronomers have detected another 'planet killer' asteroid. Could we miss one coming our way?

Space rock slams into Mars, forming a crater that revealed chunks of ice

nytimes.com/wirecutter TP-Link AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit WiFi 5 Router- (Archer C7)

UofSC discovery of widespread platinum may help solve Clovis people mystery

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 41 min
November 05, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1941
Picking the right service to create a blog and website. Troubleshooting poor WiFi connectivity in a home. Finding an alternative to Helm's personal email server. Tips on finding travel deals. Finding a Windows laptop. Improving audio dialogue when watching film and TV. Troubleshooting an old installation of Microsoft Office on a modern MacBook. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Richie's Plank Experience on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus

jack on Twitter

Albert J. Dunlap - Wikipedia

Astronomers Concerned About Candy Crush Drone Show Over NYC Night Sky

WordPress.com: Fast, Secure Managed WordPress Hosting

Blogger

Website Builder — Create a Website in Minutes — Squarespace

Tumblr

AVS Forum - YouTube

6P Color

TUF Gaming AX5400｜WiFi Routers｜ASUS Global

Nighthawk R7000 Router | NETGEAR

Wifi Analyzer - Apps on Google Play

Helm Shutdown FAQ – Helm Support

Facts about Google's acquisition of ITA Software

Track flights & prices - Computer - Travel Help

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

The Beatles: Get Back (TV Mini Series 2021) - IMDb

Lenovo ThinkCentre | M Series Desktop Computers | Lenovo US

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

Install Office 2007

iWork - Apple

Office 365 Login | Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License (2-Pack) | StackSocial

Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft

How to remove Search Marquis browser hijacker on Mac | Trend Micro Help Center

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 45 min
October 30, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1940
Why do my phone calls go to voicemail without any call notification coming through? What is Apple's Private Relay, and is it a suitable replacement for a VPN? Why is my audio coming from my phone so low? What's a better operating system for older laptops: Chrome OS or Linux? What to know about generating QR codes. What should you look for when selecting a USB extension cable for your devices? Why did my photos disappear in my text messages after transferring my data from one phone to another? Plus, conversations with Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle!
Elon Musk and Twitter: what happens from here as Elon Musk officially buys Twitter.

What's going on with my Samsung S10e? My calls are suddenly going to voicemail directly without any notification coming through.

How does Apple's Private Relay feature work?

My audio is coming in low through my Moto G7 phone speakers. How can I fix this?

Is it better to run Chrome OS or a Linux operating system on older laptops?

My phone number suddenly is no longer in service after porting it to another carrier.

Chris Marquardt and Spooky Photography.

What are phone permissions, and how does it work on Android?

Generating QR codes correctly & safely.

Is there a device to detect an item, such as a key fob?

Rod Pyle and the independent study team on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).

What kind of USB hub should I get for my computer? What to look for when picking out USB-C extension cables?

Why did my photos disappear in my text messages when transferring data between my old Android phone to my new iPhone?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 30 min
October 29, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1939
Elon Musk owns Twitter... now what happens? Who is the real Chief TWiT? How to watch the World Series in 4K, what should I look for in a new laptop? Finding a Linux distro with customizable graphics drivers, setting up remote desktop for a small business, why you should bring your own charging brick when you travel, will a 5g phone get better reception when camping in remote areas? Leo's first impressions of the new Meta Quest Pro, wireless charging on the new iPhones, a useful travel charger from the GizWiz, and more!
Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge

AVS Forum - YouTube

How to watch the World Series in 4K | Digital Trends

Dell XPS Laptops - Dell Laptops | Dell USA

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

Legion 5 Series Laptops | Gaming Laptops | Lenovo US

GitHub - Askannz/optimus-manager: A Linux program to handle GPU switching on Optimus laptops.

Pop!_OS by System76

Get started with the macOS client | Microsoft Learn

GRC | Port Authority, for Internet Port 3389

LogMeIn Remote Access | Secure Remote Software

TeamViewer: The Remote Desktop Software

Chrome Remote Desktop

How to Use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection | PCMag

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel -

2013 Roadtrek For Sale - Roadtrek RVs Near Me - RV Trader

Samsung Galaxy S9+ - Full phone specifications

What is a Hotspot? Mobile WiFi, Portable Devices & More | T-Mobile

Google Pixel 7 - Google Store

Richie's Plank Experience on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus

How to wirelessly charge your iPhone - Apple Support

Anker Wireless

Make MagSafe Yours | NOMAD

MagSafe - All Accessories - Apple

iMac 24-inch - Apple

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 40 min
October 23, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1938
Will the sale of Twitter go through with Elon Musk? How does one "use" Twitter? Why can't I access certain websites on my Chromebook? How do you send audio over Bluetooth & TV speakers at the same time? Why is my router acting up every hour? Where are my email attachments? What's a better phone operating system: Android or iOS? It depends. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Will Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter actually go through?

There's technology that lets you "speak" with passed relatives.

Ads coming to the Apple App store starting October 25th.

How do I use Twitter effectively?

Sam Abuelsamid and dealing with dealerships.

Issues accessing certain websites on old Chromebook laptops.

Is there a way to safely use an old smartphone after its end-of-life support?

How can you get audio to both your Bluetooth headphones & TV speakers at the same time?

Chris Marquardt and fall weather.

Why is my router cutting out every hour or so?

When is it necessary to update drivers on your computer?

Why does it seem more troublesome to move between Android phones than between Apple phones?

Why are my email attachments disappearing from my emails?

Rod Pyle and Elon Musk, Starlink, and Ukraine.

Are there printers that produce the same quality photos one can get at a pharmacy? What other items should one get to that kind of quality photos?

Android or iOS: which option is better? How easy is it to switch between the two?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 40 min
October 22, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1937
Should you upgrade to the new iPads? What Mac mini should I get? Do I need a new Google account to set up a Chromebook? Setting up an email server, the right resolution to scan photos, drawing tablets for beginners, troubleshooting slow startups on Linux Mint.
Round-up of this week's new iPad announcements

What Mac-Mini should I get?

Restoring iPad OS

Setting up a Chromebook

Setting up an email server

Convert Flac to an Apple format

The right resolution to scan paper photos

Easier ways to search for a movie across different streaming services

Finding a drawing tablet for a beginner

Resources to learn about building a PC

Playing YouTube on Dish's Hopper

Troubleshooting slow startup on Linux Mint

Make a Rukus - It's Musical Fun With The New RUKUSfx

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 39 min
October 16, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1936
Switching ISP & cellular providers as seamlessly as possible. Should I upload sensitive files to cloud providers such as Google Drive or iCloud? Why am I no longer receiving emails? What's an easy way to get rid of duplicate photos? Turning off voice assistant on your phone. Why did they stop making computer accelerators? How easy is it to regain access to a Google account that you're locked out of? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
AI-Generated Art & DALL-E 2.

Changing ISP & cellular providers.

Sam Abuelsamid and the VISION-S 02 & the Sony Honda Mobility company.

Is it safe to upload sensitive files to servers like Google Drive or iCloud?

Why did I stop getting emails?

Chris Marquardt and light.

Is there an easy way of getting rid of duplicate photos?

Turning off Samsung Voice Assistant.

A suggestion for a file recovery program from a previous episode.

Switching from ink printers to laser printers.

Regaining access to a camera system from a brand that's no longer in business.

Rod Pyle & NASA's DART mission and the Orionid Meteor Shower.

Why did they stop making computer accelerators?

How can I regain access to my Google account?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 33 min
October 15, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1935
Leo's thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, resetting your Mac password, Microsoft 365 alternatives, switching from Windows to Mac, recovering files from a hard drive that can't be mounted, how to improve your home network for Zoom meetings, and more. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo.
Meta Quest Pro - costs $1,499 and ships October 25th

Meta's Horizon Worlds legs video was a lie

New Microsoft Surface devices - Surface Pro 9 lets you pick between Intel or Arm 5G

Leo's thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 Pro

How to reset your Mac login password when locked out

Scott Wilkinson: TCL 6-Series TV - TCL's 85" TV with Mini-LED technology

Microsoft Office vs. LibreOffice and other alternatives like Google Workspace, Google Docs, and Zoho WorkDrive

Resources for transitioning to macOS from Windows

Will Apple hold one more event in 2022?

How to recover files from a hard drive with the 'click of death'

Johnny Jet: The trend of blended travel or 'workcations' and how to avoid crowded airports

How to troubleshoot a printer's poor print quality

Running Windows 11 on a Mac with VirtualBox 7

Happy 34th birthday, IRC

More hard drive recovery help: The format is unrecognizable

How to cast media and screen share to an LG OLED TV and other smart TVs

How to improve your internet connection to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and other virtual meetings

DeBartolo: Xplora XGO 3 - 'Kid's First Smart Watch'

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 47 min

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