Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) episodes

November 14, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1844
Joy's HP laptop is overheating and is trying to figure out why it's doing that? She tried taking it to a tech support service, and the technician didn't seem to want to help...
Rod has a Windows 10 Pro computer and created a Microsoft account. But he's now looking to change his email address and sever all ties to the old email account. How can he do this?
Paul has a Pixel 4a phone that he's using to scan books. However with larger books and the Pixel 5a it's causing the images to be distorted. What can he do about that?
Ed is blind and uses Siri on the iPhone to help him read stuff, but lately Siri has stopped doing that. What can he do about that?
Richard is calling in to see about creating additional tags & labels in his Gmail account.
Anne's iPhone 8 has been skipping notifications whenever something happens and seems to be only getting notified when she's in the Messages app. What gives?
Plus Chris Marquardt gives some examples about the current assignment "Clear," and Rod Pyle talks about some conferences he attended the past week & some space news!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle
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2 hr 26 min
November 13, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1843
Mark has lots of notes and files. He's looking for a way to organize them on his Windows PC.
Bill wants to know if the new Google Pixel 6 has an always-on display.
Tom wants to use Windows 11 without having to log in with a Microsoft account.
Arizona Lou needs to record phone calls on his mobile phone.
Mike is pretty sure he's been hacked. He wants to know what to do to mitigate the risks after the fact.
Doctor Mom stops by to give an update on Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. The email skill is no longer available. She also discusses the implications of using Alexa-based devices in healthcare settings.
Patrick has a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and he needs a screen protector that doesn't have a hole for the fingerprint reader.
Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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2 hr 37 min
November 07, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1842
Kenny called in yesterday about his issues installing macOS Monteregy onto his external drive. He provides an update of what has happened since then.
Todd is looking to backup his personal files on his work computer. Leo offers some easy solutions and software solutions to assist in this matter.
Taylor found a video through TikTok of an ATM crashing and showing it running Windows 7. He wants to know if ATMs are indeed still running Windows 7.
Larry has a hard drive of his friend's that died and is looking to pull some very important information off of it.
Adam has a Pixel 4XL, but its battery started to become faulty. He sent it to Google to get it replaced, but the replacement phone's battery started to fail again as well. He wants to know if there's an easy way for him to replace the battery himself?
Kip has a Samsung Galaxy S10 phone, and as of late, he's having issues with videos playing back with a distorted image.
Also, talking with Sam Abuelsamid about Nvidia's upcoming keynote and a photo review assignment with Chris Marquardt!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt
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2 hr 30 min
November 06, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1841
Anthony collects and upcycles old computers for folks in need. He asks for advice on what operating system to install.
Kevin can't get access to his local television stations. He asks for advice on improving his signal and the streaming service he should use.
Micah has an iPhone 6S and is thinking about upgrading to an iPhone 7. Problem is it has less storage space than his iPhone 6S. Is there anything he can do?
Kenny wants to install and run macOS Monterey on an external drive, but he keeps getting an error.
David uses AOL as his email provider. He wants to archive his emails before he and his wife make the switch.
Deborah is trying to gain access to her late husband's iPad.
Jim wants to know why Samsung seems to limit the number of WiFi hotspots to which he can connect.
Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

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/1841
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2 hr 45 min
October 30, 2021 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1840a
Leo Laporte is on vacation this weekend and The Tech Guy will return Saturday 11/6. Have a great Halloween weekend.

Host: Leo Laporte
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1 min
October 24, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1840
Troubleshooting with HDMI input after a Windows 10 update, hotspots and 'captive portals', speeding up your printers' print speed, how safe is it using your phone on a public WiFi, updating to Android 12 on an older phone, should I roll back to Windows 7 (hint: no), issues with Microsoft 365 and its collaboration feature, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid 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/1840
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2 hr 39 min
October 23, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1839
How to backup iPhone and Android, best microphone for recording meetings, M1 vs. Intel Mac, multi-cam live stream setups for events, VPNs and your privacy, and antivirus apps for PC. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo, and more of your calls!

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/1839
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2 hr 39 min
October 17, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1838
Should a caller use Adobe Dreamweaver still to build websites? Why your old iPhone may not be working anymore, photo organization, trying to recover deleted emails, getting text messages on your Mac, but not on your iPhone, getting rid of popups on your computer, why you may want to delete temporary and cached files on your computers, talking with Rod Pyle about William Shatner's adventure into space, and more of your calls!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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/1838
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2 hr 27 min
October 16, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1837
Tech goes wrong with Waymo cars and Canon printers, should I use a Chromebook online? The best system for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the best way to get over the top streaming, troubleshooting Windows crashes, opening PDF files in Windows, the best app for handling finances, saving to Libre Office in macOS, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo, and more of your calls!

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/1837
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2 hr 26 min
October 10, 2021Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1836
Streaming video services overseas, where is my email stored? Logging into Windows without passwords, why is my phone battery swollen? Can passwords be compromised on a public hotspot? Adjusting the in-call volume in an Android phone, connecting a phone to your TV, Leo talks with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, Rod Pyle, and more of your calls!

Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.
Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
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2 hr 46 min

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Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered.

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