Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

January 30, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1864
Is it worth putting in a home audio system and using something like Sonos, alternatives to Filemaker Pro, assigning a Google number to your primary phone number, praise of the 15.2 iPhone update restoring Siri functionality to reading voicemails, troubleshooting an external storage device, a fun space story, replacing your TV when your signal is weak? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Spotify's value takes a tumble in the wake Neil Young & others pulling their music off the streaming platform

FBI secretly bought Pegasus NSO & tested it

Is it worth installing a home audio system and using something like Sonos speakers?

Sam Abuelsamid & Ford's BlueCruise

Alternatives to FileMaker Pro

Ways to assign a Google phone number to a carrier number

Upgrade options from an iPhone 5

A recent Apple update restored Siri functionalities to read voicemails. Blind users rejoice!

Chris Marquardt and Correct or Right

Troubleshooting an external storage device no longer being recognized

A fun space story with the caller Jim

Rod Pyle & China's space plans

TV signal is weak in caller's home & whether it's related to their TV

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 32 min
January 29, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1863
The wireless charger on Leo's desk, switching from Linux to a Chromebook or Mac, power supply and power conditioning problems, printing from an Android phone, quickly transferring data to a new phone, improving signal quality on a lengthy projection system, thoughts on the Metaverse, deciding whether to update apps, a tip on switching to a new carrier, and installing Linux on a locked-down Chromebook. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Here is the Spotify COVID content policy that lets Joe Rogan slide - The Verge

Call Her Daddy Podcast

Neil Young says he 'felt better' after leaving Spotify and its 'shitty' sound quality - The Verge

Joni Mitchell removes music from Spotify in protest of Joe Rogan's podcast - The Verge

N.Korean internet downed by suspected cyber attacks -researchers | Reuters

Why the Belarus Railways Hack Marks a First for Ransomware | WIRED

This is What You'll Be Able to Stream in 4K at the 2022 Winter Olympics – The Streamable

PonoPlayer - Wikipedia

Spin 5 | Laptops | Acer United States

iPad - Apple

Kitty Curling | Imgur

1500VA, 2RU Uninterruptible Power Supply, and Voltage Regulator | Furman Power

Google is shutting down Cloud Print this week | Engadget

The Leading Print Management SaaS | directprint.io

PaperCut: Print management software

Google Cloud Print alternatives: What to use now | Zapier

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady says it's time to retire - CNN

What to Do: Weather Delays and Flight Cancelations | Johnny Jet

Airportle by Scott's Cheap Flights

ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA

Samsung Smart Switch | Samsung

HDMI Extender over Single Cat6 Ethernet Cable up to 300 feet | Cable Matters

Micro Converters | Blackmagic Design

Radio.co | Create Your Own Internet Radio Station

Welcome to Office Hours Global – A global conversation where no one's left out

Utherverse Free Dating Social Network

Windows Weekly | Microsoft Tech Podcast | Windows, Office, Xbox | TWiT

How to Install Ubuntu Linux on Your Chromebook with Crouton

Extreme Blizzard Coverage - Storm Chasers Intercepting Cyclone - Live Weather Channel - YouTube

Sea-Doo Switch: The all-new fully configurable Pontoon

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 31 min
January 23, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1862
The Shine Bathroom Automated Toilet Cleaner, TV defaulting to smart TV functionalities, older phones and 3G functionality disabled at the end of the year, moving the closed captioning around on your TV, Apple ID & iCloud issues, disabling the Windows 11 upgrade popup, replacing an old universal power supply, supporting a content creator, and an iPhone overheating and more issues after replacing the battery. Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
EU Digital Services Act passed

FCC vs FAA over 5G, C-Band Deployment

Shine Bathroom Automated Toilet Cleaner

VIZIO TV defaulting to Smart TV functionalities

Will my phone actually stop working when 3G is disabled?

Unable to get closed caption moved from the middle to the bottom

Apple ID & iCloud issues

Phishing scams

Disabling the Windows 11 upgrade pop-up

Replacing an old UPS (universal power supply) after 10+ years

Supporting someone who is a "content creator"

iPhone issues after overheating and after the battery was replaced

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 29 min
January 22, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1861
How to log and print an SMS conversation, updating older PCs to Windows 11, correcting the geolocation for an IP address, upgrading to a new Mac Mini, using a YubiKey from Yubico, changing the layout for Outlook, converting images to SVGs, finding a Chromebook that supports USB printing, understanding the difference between different types of audio cables, and finding a better cellular carrier for frequent travel. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.
Cryptocurrencies tumble, with bitcoin falling 15% and ether down 20% | CNBC

El Salvador's plan to create the first Bitcoin-powered nation is tanking the economy—and is a mess by every measure | Fortune

Twitter NFT for Twitter Blue | Twitter

The IRS will soon make you use facial recognition to access your taxes online | The Verge

IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access | Krebs on Security

iMazing

EaseUS

How to use the PC Health Check app | Microsoft

YouTube TV Will Stream 2022 Winter Olympics in 4K | Cord Cutters News

Some Roku smart TVs are now showing banner ads over live TV | Ars Technica

Correct a GeoIP Location | MaxMind

IP Address Location Incorrect | WhatIsMyIP.com

American VPN, Alaska VPNs | American VPN

Mac Mini 2022 — everything we know so far | Tom's Guide

Semiconductor Shortage Forces Canon to Dump Toner Copy Protection Chips | Tom's Hardware

Meet the YubiKey | Yubico

Advanced Protection Program | Google

Warning: Domestic Airfares Will Increase 7% Each Month So Buy Your 2022 Flights Now | Johnny Jet

Crystal Cruises temporarily halts sailings due to bankruptcy: What you need to know | USA Today

FBI says crooks are using fake QR codes to steal money | CNN

Don't assume every COVID-19 test site is legit | FTC

Get free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests | USPS

Create, change, or customize a view | Microsoft

Vector Magic

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End | Atul Gawande

Google is shutting down Cloud Print this week | Engadget (2020)

Set up your printer | Chromebook Help

PodTrak P4 | Zoom

BTA-2 Bluetooth Adapter for PodTrak Recorders | Zoom

Google Fi

Just when I thought there was no coffee maker type left for me to try, I find a new one! | The Giz Wiz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 44 min
January 16, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1860
Getting good video quality from a Blu-ray player with a Plasma TV, Adobe Lightroom & importing incorrect metadata, computer connection issues through captive portals, Bluetooth connection issues with an iPhone 13 & carplay, what happens when 3G is retired on older phones, how to properly set up your new iPhone, is now a good time to get a new MacBook, plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Determining french cheeses from pictures with AI

PC sales up during 2021

TL;DR act introduced in Congress

Possible to get good video from a Blu-ray player with a plasma TV?

Adobe Lightroom importing photos with wrong metadata

A laptop is having problems connecting online through captive portals

New TV's remote control not working properly

Unable to pair iPhone 13 to 2014 Lexus via Bluetooth

What will happen when 3G is retired on older phones?

Checking the strength of your cell signal on (most) phones

Proper way to set up a new iPhone

Now's the time to get a new MacBook?

When to replace an old phone

DSL Extreme

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 28 min
January 15, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1859
How to recover a hacked Instagram account, replacing the battery in an older laptop, troubleshooting a slow computer and "Potentially Unwanted Apps", whether or not it makes sense to purchase a new Mac, ideas for repurposing old cellphones, fixing OneDrive sync issues, finding a maintenance program for a vehicle, finding which radio stations broadcast The Tech Guy, ideas for repurposing or upgrading an older computer, finding the right head unit for CarPlay and Android Auto, and more trouble with Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs). Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.
Worst in show 2022

Wordle & Worlde clones

Apple & alternative payment systems in South Korea & Netherlands

Recovering a hacked Instagram account

Replacing the battery in older laptops

Troubleshooting slow computers & potentially unwanted apps

Computer security options

Getting a new Mac now or better to wait?

Suggestions for repurposing old devices

Sync issues with Microsoft OneDrive

Locating maintenance programs for vehicles

Netflix raising monthly subscription prices in the U.S, Canada

Radio stations that carry The Tech Guy

CarPlay and Android Auto

Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs)

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 15 min
January 09, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1858
How you can prevent hackers from gaining access to your devices in your home, why your cellular signal may be weak indoors, rearview mirror screens, LTE, 5G, and low-band vs high-band, looking ahead to WiFi 6E enabled mesh routers, localization issues with a Samsung S21, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 27 min
January 08, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1857
CES 2022, QD-OLED, SMS spam, Affordable Home Internet

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 35 min
January 02, 2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1856
Recommendations of video editing software for novices, how to route your smart tv through your speakers, a question about MPG and hybrid models, using an Orbi system for long-distance WiFI, ways to protect yourself from malicious links and spam, laser printers recommendations, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 19 min
January 01, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1855
Nathan calls in to ask Leo if he should switch to Linux.

A caller asks for help digitizing their VHS tapes.

Google Photos changes its free plan; a caller asks for an alternative.

A blind listener calls in to discuss what would be required to become a HAM radio operator.

Roger is approaching 70 years old and is about to buy his first computer — he asks which he should get.

A perplexing puzzle: A listener's phone suddenly reboots every time they go to the grocery store.

Richard calls in to recount the time an Apple Watch saved his life.

The Tech Guy helps a listener set up his projector … the listener wants to project onto the side of his unknowing neighbor's house.

A beekeeper calls in to ask for advice on streaming a beekeeping demonstration.

Micah from Maine asks Leo if he should pay for email service instead of using a free provider.

A caller asks for help cleaning up his laptop … the laptop keyboard is covered and coated in granulated sugar.

Host: Leo Laporte

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1 hr 10 min

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