Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

December 19, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1854
Julian calls in chatting about accessibility and how iOS15 further helps with accessibility.

Sam Abuelsamid joins the show to talk about the new Hyundai Ionic 5 EV.

Art updates his iPhone to iOS 15.2, but all of his passwords are missing from his password vault AllPassPro.

Brian is calling in asking about what kind of laptop he should get for his daughter?

Rex calls in, asking about a Chromebook-app alternative to Microsoft Outlook.

Leo and Chris Marquardt chat about taking photos during the holidays.

Louis listens to play-by-play sports from a local radio station and wants to see about pairing it to his TV while watching the same game on it.

James calls in asking about what is a QR code and how it works?

Jay has an unlocked Samsung S21 and is looking to change providers. Will his phone still get updates if he changes providers?

Rod Pyle is here to talk about his appearance on William Shatner's show, William Shatner's Unexplained, and about Elon Musk being named Time's Man of the Year for 2021.

William has been having issues with his cell reception recently and is wondering what could be causing that problem?

Tom wants to know how to transfer music to an MP3 player?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 26 min
December 18, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1853
What happens to two-factor authentication when you change sim cards in a phone?

What are the best movies to watch on a 4K TV?

Will Apple fix my iPhone if it has a stripped screw?

Should I upgrade to a 4K TV?

What is a good backup alternative to Carbonite?

Will I get better accessibility features if I upgrade my old iPhone 6S?

Why is my live video stream quality so bad?

Plus conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet and Dick DeBartolo!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 24 min
December 12, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1852
Jan renewed her domain name with Google Domains, but got charged extra for privacy and protection. Is she being scammed?

Stanley is swapping out his old hard drive for a new one. What's an easy way to transfer the data & programs?

Don is getting photos and ads in his screensavers within Windows 11. How could these photos & ads be inserted into his screensavers?

Carell had some wireless cameras installed recently, but the cameras aren't connecting to his router. How can he troubleshoot the issue?

Rob has an Unihertz Titan mobile phone that he did a factory reset on, and all of a sudden is no longer working. What else can Rob do about the phone?

Plus chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 30 min
December 11, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1851
Inexpensive video editing, MVNOs, DIY podcasting kit
Estin needs an inexpensive video editing application to create a documentary for a history competition.

Deanna is having trouble getting Dell to fix her computer.

Stanley wants to know if he can switch to an MVNO and still get the service he's used to.

John wants to reenable the "swoosh" sound when Siri sends a message and also asks for help getting his RAID to work at top transfer speeds.

Arizona Lou wants to maintain the SEO he's used to after switching web hosts.

Leo was having trouble getting a connection from one of his Wyze cameras; it was fixed after he created a reflector.

Videc is having trouble getting his contacts to sync and show properly on his iPhone.

Dan wants a recommendation for a podcasting rig for a friend.

Lex has a budget Android device called the Zeeker P10 and wants to know how long is too long to wait for security updates.

Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 40 min
December 05, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1850
Jamie is calling in asking what's a good security camera that they can install in their car.
Ray's been getting messages that his password was changed on his online bank account. He wants to know what he can do to fix the situation?
Sheryl's PIxel 3 phone is getting one last security update next year, then no more after that. Should she continue to use the phone after the last security update?
Elton has an old HP computer and upgraded it to Windows 10 recently, but can no longer use the Blu-Ray player within Windows. What can he do about it?
Tom has a daughter that loves to listen to music on a mp3 device, and she needs a new one. What are some good options that aren't too expensive?
Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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2 hr 39 min
December 04, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1849
17-inch laptops, ATSC 3.0, loud commercials on Hulu

- Trevor wants to replace his older 17-inch Dell laptop with a quieter, newer system.
- Ron wants to play the photo slideshows he makes with Windows Movie Maker on his Google Nest Hub Max.
- Fran is having trouble connecting to WiFi with her MacBook Pro.
- Chime is curious about TV tuners that support ATSC 3.0 and text-to-speech functionality.
- Manny wants to protect his devices from solar flares.
- Calvin, the Deaf Blind Potter, wants to stream music on TikTok with his Google Pixel phone.
- Bud is having trouble getting a reliable wireless connection in the garage and asks if mesh networking will help.
- Chuck wants to know why Hulu's commercials are so loud and if there's anything he can do to mitigate the problem.
- Amy's son's laptop was stolen and wants advice on refurbishes and renewed laptops to replace it.
- Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Mikah Sargent, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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2 hr 31 min
November 28, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1848
Paul is calling in, seeing if he should upgrade his old eero mesh router to the 6 or Pro 6 series as eero has a deal going on right now.
Andy wants to know if he can run Windows on an M1 Mac? Leo explains why you can't.
Dan is wondering while he's renovating his house, if he should run ethernet cables through it while he can?
Andrew is loving VR right now and wants to know if the Oculus Quest 2 is the best option for VR right now?
John has a business where he needs to capture a lot of photos while in the field. Is there a good mobile printer he can use that connects to his phone?
Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1848
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2 hr 26 min
November 27, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1847
DeafBlind Potter provides an update on his live streaming setup and the Canon M50.
Perry wants to know if he has to upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S4.
Jody is seeing doubled dictation on his Samsung phone and needs help with Selective Sync for Dropbox.
Ed shares some advice on how to properly open PDFs on a Chromebook.
Evan asks Leo what laptop he should get for creative work.
Lance wants to receive notifications for two smartphones on one smartwatch and asks if this is possible.
Angela shares an update on her question about making ringtones for her iPhone — turns out the process is quite simple!
Richard wants to make the user manual for his tech devices bigger so he can read them.
Marshall is getting pop-ups on his Chromebook and wants to know how to disable them.
Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1847
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2 hr 44 min
November 21, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1846
What's the best phone I can get for $300?
Do I need antivirus for Windows 11?
Is a VPN good for gaming?
Is an SSD the best external hard drive for backups?
What TV antenna should I get for my RV?
DSL vs. Verizon LTE Home Internet
Is my microwave oven leaking radiation?
Small factor gaming computers for a small desk
Is it safe to update my iMac to MacOS Monterey?
Should we invest in superconductor research?
Plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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2 hr 32 min
November 20, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1845
Ernest recently purchased a Lenovo gaming PC. It's given him a lot of trouble and he can't get his money back from the seller or the manufacturer.
When George takes screenshots on his iPad Pro, he's getting duplicate images each time.
Victoria wants to improve her WiFi network and hopes to learn more about eero.
Robert wants a recommendation for a laptop he can use for 3D graphics.
John is having trouble placing cost-effective calls from Portugal to surrounding countries. He's looking for a VOIP recommendation.
Gary has a Dell Vostro laptop and he's curious how he can use the Thunderbolt 4 port it comes with.
Billy wants to make sure he can use MAME on his M1 Mac.
Fletch wants to play video games with his son — especially so he can beat him in "Call of Duty". He asks for a recommendation for a top-of-the-line machine.
Micah wants to know if he should use email from Fastmail or Hover.
Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Mikah Sargent, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1845
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2 hr 18 min

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