Hands-On Tech (Video)

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  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1946

    Waymo's driverless rides in San Francisco, Elon Musk's possible intentions for Twitter's quality, searching for a good dash cam, verifying links on Mastodon, next steps when an iMac starts up slow, buying a docking station for a MacBook Air, and more! Plus, hanging out with Sam, Chris, and Rod!

  • Alphabet's Waymo recently got San Francisco's permission to provide driverless rides around the city. Waymo can't charge for those rides, though.
  • Tech companies continue to lay off many employees that they originally hired during their pandemic growth.
  • Twitter is a disaster right now, but Elon Musk may be intentionally driving it into the ground in order to get out of his unwanted situation.
  • What is a good dash cam, other than Owlcam, for keeping track of car accidents?
  • Sam Abuelsamid describes Waymo & Geely's upcoming "transportation-as-a-service" electric vehicle.
  • How can I properly verify myself on Mastodon via the HTML it asks me to paste?
  • If my 2017 iMac is slow to start up, should I completely erase the drive, ask for a repair, or look for a new Mac?
  • Ben is building a Linux-from-scratch install and Leo is very impressed!
  • Chris Marquardt chats about Lexica, DreamBooth, Astria, and AI Painter.
  • What's a great docking station for an M1 MacBook Air in order to avoid dongle life?
  • When moving to another country, how do I transport my financial stuff securely and efficiently?
  • What is the future of cryptocurrency and regulation after this recent FTX fiasco?
  • Rod Pyle talks about the Artemis 1 launch.
  • What kind of laptop specs should be sufficient for editing hi-res 4K video?

    • Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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      • 2 hr 39 min
    • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1945

      Understanding and using Mastodon. Using a third-party repair service to fix a third-gen iPad. Saving contacts on iOS via the Mail app. Avoiding scams and phishing attempts on Venmo. Thoughts on TikTok data privacy. Disabling photo auto-syncing with Microsoft OneDrive. Understanding the benefits of paying for email. Exploring a complex phishing attempt with free physical hardware. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

    • Hundreds of Twitter employees resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum - The Verge
    • CBS News Pauses Twitter Posts 'In Light of Uncertainty' Over Platform - Variety
    • Mastodon Help - Guide
    • Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
    • Monoprice SB-300 Virtual Dolby Atmos 2.0Ch Soundbar, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Passthrough, eARC, Bluetooth, Optical, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com
    • Monoprice SB-600 Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Wireless Surround Speakers, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Pass-Through, eArc, Bluetooth, Toslink, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com
    • AVS Forum - YouTube
    • Speaker Deals & Sales - Premium Home Audio | Klipsch
    • Louis Rossmann - YouTube
    • VCC Board Repairs – iPhone Microsoldering & Data Recovery Services
    • The Secret Is Out! - TWiT.tv
    • Watch Out for This Popular Venmo Money Scam
    • Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel
    • Cross-country storm to threaten travel headaches around Thanksgiving | AccuWeather
    • AskTSA (@AskTSA) / Twitter
    • Apple celebrates the holiday season - Apple
    • How to stop syncing photos in camera roll..? - Microsoft Community
    • Amazon.com: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone: Updated, Simplified and Revised for iOS 12: 9781731457943: DeMuro, Rich: Books
    • You Can Never Have Enough Disco Lights! (Even in 2022) | Giz Wiz Biz

      • Host: Leo Laporte

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

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        • 2 hr 52 min
      • Leo 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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        Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1944

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        • Code Comments

          • 2 hr 34 min
        • Leo 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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          Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1943

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          • podium.com/twit

            • 2 hr 45 min
          • Leo 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
            • Leo 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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              Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1941

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                • 2 hr 46 min
              • Leo 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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                Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1940

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                  • 2 hr 31 min
                • Leo 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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                  Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1939

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                    • 2 hr 41 min
                  • Leo 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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                    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1938

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                      • 2 hr 41 min
                    • Leo 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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                      Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1937

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                        • 2 hr 40 min

                      About Hands-On Tech (Video)

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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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