Hands-On Tech (Video)

Hands-On Tech (Video)

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  • ATTG 1986: Diamond Tweeters - Waterproof Earbuds, Photo # Sequence, Excel
  • Elon Musk's 'fund your legal bill' tweet is a brand new level of BS.
  • Google is offering an on-campus hotel 'special' to help lure workers back to the office.
  • NASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence.
  • Claimed superconductor LK-99 is an online sensation — but replication efforts fall short.
  • Google is making it easier to remove your private information from Search.
  • What earbuds do Leo & Mikah recommend that are waterproof and great for swimming?
  • Can I add a number sequence on my pictures as I take them with a smartphone or camera?
  • Scott Wilkinson and why there aren't more HDMI ports on TVs.
  • What will be new with the iPhone's released later this year?
  • What is the best way to learn Excel nowadays?
  • Can you pause and play videos from a Mac computer with the Apple Watch?
  • Johnny Jet and sleeping at airports.
  • Also, Johnny has a question! He's wondering why his laptop's battery is not charging after installing a replacement battery some time ago.
  • Is the Lenovo Nano laptop a good choice for basic computing needs, such as using Microsoft 365?

    • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

    Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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      • 2 hr 10 min
    • ATTG 1985: The Pause That Refreshes - NASA+ Platform, Inkjet Printers, Wi-Fi Extenders
    • Twitter's rebrand is the next stage in Elon Musk's vision for the company.
    • With Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite dominance is raising global alarms.
    • NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform.
    • Uber's fatal self-driving car crash saga ends with the operator avoiding prison.
    • The NSA is lobbying Congress to save a phone surveillance 'loophole'.
    • What iPad should I upgrade to from the 6th generation iPad?
    • How can I write a computer script to do a specific task within it?
    • Mikah got his hands on the Bitzee toy after Dick DeBartolo showed it off in episode 1984.
    • What's wrong with my printer?
    • Can I isolate the iPad screen as its own video output to my streaming software?
    • What is a good Linux OS for newer users to install on Chromebooks?
    • Is there a way to have a backup cell provider if the power goes out in my area?
    • What are some recommendations for a Wi-Fi extender? Is there an alternative solution to using a Wi-Fi extender?
    • Is there an iPhone app to track my car maintenance over time?
    • Are there external hard drives very close to Apple's internal SSD speeds that I can use without paying for more storage in a new Mac?
    • Why should I update the firmware on my TV if I don't connect it to the internet?
    • A caller calls in with a suggestion for the caller back in episode 1982 on re-sizing their photos in large batches using Adobe Lightroom.

      • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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        • 2 hr 33 min
      • ATTG 1984: I Am Your Fodder! - Twitter & X, Defcon Security, Hearing Aids
      • Twitter's rebrand to X may actually be happening soon.
      • Retrieval operation underway after hundreds of drones plunge into Melbourne's Yarra River.
      • Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system.
      • Can you transfer a Gmail account from a personal account to a business account?
      • What can I do with my extra iPhone that I received from my insurance?
      • Is it worth upgrading from an older Apple TV 4K to the current model of the 4K TV, or wait?
      • What devices would be safe to bring to Defcon?
      • Dick Debartolo and the Bitzee virutal pet.
      • Are there "dumb" Smart 4K TVs one can buy?
      • How can I deal with a computer virus on my computer?
      • A caller calls in to add to the hearing aid discussion that has occurred throughout today's show.
      • Am I being safe by adding my social security number to a dark-web monitoring service, such as Google One?
      • How can I manage my battery's life span on my laptop?
      • Am I being even safer when using NextDNS services ontop of using a VPN, or is it redundant?
      • Is there a device similar to my Logitech Harmony Hub that will communicate with my Alexa Echo?

        • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

        Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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          • 2 hr 25 min
        • ATTG 1983: There's A Shortcut for That - Prime Day, Chandrayaan-3, Proton Pass
        • FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal.
        • Here's what shoppers bought on Amazon Prime Day 2023.
        • Is it worth upgrading my TV to a newer model?
        • How can I record a documentary with today's available technology?
        • Are there carriers that handle sim jacking better than the other?
        • Rod Pyle and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission.
        • What are my options for acquiring hearing aids?
        • Is it a security risk to continue using a router whose firmware is outdated?
        • Is Proton Pass a good choice of a password manager?
        • Can I import my MP3s to my iPhone within Linux?
        • How does Apple's Time Machine work when backing up my hard drive?
        • Chris Marquardt and the Tasty Assignment review.
        • Rosemary Orchard of iOS Today shares a shortcut that you can use to help re-size photos in large batches as a response to a caller from last week.
        • Why is my printer not being detected on my network?

          • Host: Leo Laporte

          Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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          Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1983

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            • 2 hr 33 min
          • ATTG 1982: Traffic Cone Confusion - Meta's Threads, 6 Rules, Apple Watch Rings
          • Meta launches Threads, a competitor to Twitter.
          • Is there software to alter photos in large batches?
          • Sam Abuelsamid and the autonomous self-driving vehicles.
          • An update to Leo's six rules of security.
          • Why can't I open my Lightroom Classic application and access my current catalog?
          • Could Apple's Vision Pro headset work with a Bluetooth keyboard?
          • How can I maintain my ring activity streak on my Apple Watch when traveling overseas?
          • A librarian calls in to talk about how you can improve your searching when using Google.

            • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

            Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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            Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1982

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              • 2 hr 11 min
            • ATTG 1981: You Biggie, Me Smallie - Twitter Outage, VPN's, Denon PerL Pro
            • Some US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones.
            • Twitter limits the number of tweets users can read amid extended outages.
            • Do I need any security programs for my router?
            • How can I revive my old laptop?
            • Who are VPNs for?
            • Leo reviews the Denon PerL Pro.
            • Why can't I play Dolby Atmos music from my iPhone through my speakers?
            • What are my options to back up sensitive personal data to the cloud?
            • Johnny Jet and international eSims.
            • How can I save files to my iCloud without them saving on my phone or Mac?
            • Do you need an antivirus program for Mac, and how can I update my photos on my Mac to have the correct data?

              • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

              Guest: Johnny Jet

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              Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1981

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                • 2 hr 13 min
              • ATTG 1980: 132 Tiny Bubbles - Bluetooth Transmitter, Dick DeBartolo, Pixel Tablet
              • Vidcon was this past week.
              • Why am I getting a mix of different languages in my Windows applications?
              • Can you use a Bluetooth transmitter with an old record turntable?
              • How can I put the latest version of the Android operating system on my old smartphones?
              • Dick DeBartolo and the 132-hole bubble machine.
              • Are these USB-C to headphone adapters good enough since most smartphones don't have a headphone jack?
              • How can I easily make a video of life memories for a senior family member?
              • Why is my wired internet slower than my wireless?
              • What's the best way to manage all my photos on my smartphone/computer?
              • Leo reviews the new Google Pixel tablet.
              • Is there a way to load my images more quickly on my website?

                • Host: Leo Laporte

                Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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                Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1980

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                  • 2 hr 31 min
                • ATTG 1979: It's a Box Of Rocks - Steve Huffman, Online Security, UFO's & UAP's
                • Leo got the new 15" MacBook Air and gives his first impressions of the device.
                • Steve Huffman and the Reddit revolt.
                • What must I do to protect my personal data after a data breach?
                • What's the easiest way to start a podcast?
                • How can I make sense of the Apple error messages?
                • Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO/UAP Report.
                • Why does Leo dislike using the hibernate or sleep functionality on Windows?
                • As a first-time cellphone owner, what should I do next with my iPhone?
                • Chris Marquardt and the Dull assignment review.
                • What exactly is artificial intelligence?

                  • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

                  Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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                  Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1979

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                    • 2 hr 29 min
                  • ATTG 1978: It's Made of People - Apple Vision Pro, Kindle Oasis, eBike Charging
                  • Apple announced the Vision Pro AR headset at WWDC23.
                  • It's the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking film Jurassic Park.
                  • Why are subreddits like r/iPhone going private?
                  • Why am I getting a bluescreen of death (BSOD) on my computer?
                  • Can I use an AR/VR headset while visually impaired?
                  • Sam Abuelsamid and the Combined Charging System.
                  • Is the Kindle Oasis good for my elderly parents?
                  • What kind of jobs should I look out for after getting my IT cert?
                  • What is some good cellular coverage for when I travel to Japan? And is it safe for me to enter my password in my password manager while on open WiFi?
                  • Can I charge my eBike at EV charging stations?
                  • How should I back up my hard drive?
                  • How can I run modern browsers on my 2008 iMac?
                  • Why is the wrong album art popping up on my Apple Music app?

                    • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

                    Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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                    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1978

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                      • 2 hr 27 min
                    • ATTG 1977: Don't Forget to Thwock - Reddit API, Yahoo, Amazon Kindle Scribe
                    • WWDC is this Monday. What will Apple announce at the event?
                    • Reddit is charging for API access. With this API change, many subreddits are going dark to protest how this will affect 3rd party apps.
                    • How can I delete my emails permanently from my Yahoo account?
                    • A caller suggests how Susan from last week can shoot their family reunion interview.
                    • Scott Wilkinson stops by to share some updates with him and his Club TWiT exclusive show, Home Theater Geeks!
                    • A caller shares an excellent option for tracking your family heritage on the Mac.
                    • Leo demos some notetaking apps & devices like the Amazon Kindle Scribe.
                    • Johnny Jet and saving on car rentals & a new scam targeting seniors.
                    • Why can't I print things from my smartphone or Chromebook?

                      • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

                      Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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                      Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1977

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                        • 2 hr 20 min

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