Hands-On Tech (Video)

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  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1936

    Switching ISP & cellular providers as seamlessly as possible. Should I upload sensitive files to cloud providers such as Google Drive or iCloud? Why am I no longer receiving emails? What's an easy way to get rid of duplicate photos? Turning off voice assistant on your phone. Why did they stop making computer accelerators? How easy is it to regain access to a Google account that you're locked out of? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

  • AI-Generated Art & DALL-E 2.
  • Changing ISP & cellular providers.
  • Sam Abuelsamid and the VISION-S 02 & the Sony Honda Mobility company.
  • Is it safe to upload sensitive files to servers like Google Drive or iCloud?
  • Why did I stop getting emails?
  • Chris Marquardt and light.
  • Is there an easy way of getting rid of duplicate photos?
  • Turning off Samsung Voice Assistant.
  • A suggestion for a file recovery program from a previous episode.
  • Switching from ink printers to laser printers.
  • Regaining access to a camera system from a brand that's no longer in business.
  • Rod Pyle & NASA's DART mission and the Orionid Meteor Shower.
  • Why did they stop making computer accelerators?
  • How can I regain access to my Google account?

    • Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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      • 2 hr 34 min
    • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1935

      Leo's thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, resetting your Mac password, Microsoft 365 alternatives, switching from Windows to Mac, recovering files from a hard drive that can't be mounted, how to improve your home network for Zoom meetings, and more. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo.

    • Meta Quest Pro - costs $1,499 and ships October 25th
    • Meta's Horizon Worlds legs video was a lie
    • New Microsoft Surface devices - Surface Pro 9 lets you pick between Intel or Arm 5G
    • Leo's thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 Pro
    • How to reset your Mac login password when locked out
    • Scott Wilkinson: TCL 6-Series TV - TCL's 85" TV with Mini-LED technology
    • Microsoft Office vs. LibreOffice and other alternatives like Google Workspace, Google Docs, and Zoho WorkDrive
    • Resources for transitioning to macOS from Windows
    • Will Apple hold one more event in 2022?
    • How to recover files from a hard drive with the 'click of death'
    • Johnny Jet: The trend of blended travel or 'workcations' and how to avoid crowded airports
    • How to troubleshoot a printer's poor print quality
    • Running Windows 11 on a Mac with VirtualBox 7
    • Happy 34th birthday, IRC
    • More hard drive recovery help: The format is unrecognizable
    • How to cast media and screen share to an LG OLED TV and other smart TVs
    • How to improve your internet connection to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and other virtual meetings
    • DeBartolo: Xplora XGO 3 - 'Kid's First Smart Watch'

      • Host: Leo Laporte

      Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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        • 2 hr 47 min
      • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1934

        The browser, Brave, is starting to block annoying cookie consent banners. Why your external hard drive may not get detected by your computer. How do you hold onto a phone number when moving to another country? What can you do after your Facebook account gets deactivated? Why is there a loud humming noise coming from my laptop? What are some things you can do to speed up an older computer? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

      • The Brave browser is starting to block annoying cookie consent banners.
      • Why is my external drive not being detected by my computer?
      • Sam Abuelsamid and the Ford Charge Station Pro.
      • Is there a way to keep a phone number when moving to another country? Can it be ported?
      • Google Pixel Watch, Pixel 7's announced this past week.
      • What can I do after my Facebook account was accidentally & unrightfully disabled?
      • Chris Marquardt and the EVIL assignment review.
      • What's going to happen with Elon Musk & the Twitter acquisition?
      • Why am I getting a humming noise from my laptop?
      • Integrating your own router to an AT&T modem/router setup.
      • Rod Pyle & the SpaceX Crew-5 mission.
      • What can you do to improve & speed up older computers?

        • 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/1934

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          • 2 hr 27 min
        • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1933

          Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel router for safe, secure, private browsing while on the go. Making a copy of an old computer before migrating to a new one. Finding a replacement for Picasa. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

        • Google Pixel 7 - Google Store
        • Google Pixel 7 Pro - Google Store
        • Google Pixel Watch - Google Store
        • Papa John's sued for 'wiretap' spying on website visitors • The Register
        • Zelle | A fast and easy way to send and receive money
        • Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds | Ars Technica
        • New Report by Senator Warren: Zelle Facilitating Fraud, Based on Internal Data from Big Banks | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts
        • KGO host talks about Bay Area radio station's abrupt signoff
        • Report: KGO Will Flip To Sports Betting Format As 'The Spread.' | Story | insideradio.com
        • About the Show | CEDIA Expo
        • CEDIA Expo: Victrola Turntables Stream Directly to Sonos - CEPRO
        • The 2 Best Universal Remote Controls of 2022 | Reviews by Wirecutter
        • Amazon.com: SofaBaton Universal Remote Control with Mobile Phone APP, Super Easy One-Click Universal Remote for FirTV/Roku/Nvidia Shield/Vizio/Marantz/Yamaha Streaming Players (Support IR & Bluetooth Devices) : Electronics
        • Amazon Fire TV Cube streaming device
        • Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV Compatible w/ Apple TV 4K
        • Acoustic Transparent Projector Screen| Best 4k Projector Screen
        • Group emails into conversations - Computer - Gmail Help
        • Clear cache & cookies - Computer - Google Account Help
        • Pop!_OS by System76
        • Manjaro
        • Aviation on Twitter: "UA 747 low pass over the Golden Gate britoca https://t.co/7rTI3u4yXS" / Twitter
        • Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support
        • GL.iNet - Connecting The World To Secure Wi-Fi
        • Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client
        • Aircove: A Router With Built-In VPN | ExpressVPN
        • SuperDuper!
        • Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software
        • Moving on from Picasa
        • Photos Resources - Select multiple pictures in Google Photos
        • A Beginner's Guide To Google Photos -- Store, organize, and share your photos for free!
        • Snap Circuits Make Learning How To Make A House Green, A Snap! | 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/the-tech-guy/episodes/1933

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            • 2 hr 45 min
          • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1932

            Bruce Willis did NOT sell his likeness to a deepfake company. A caller shares his story with Google Fi & its customer support. AOL changed how you sign in. Is my file opening as a .pdf, or as a .doc? Is it possible to pull real-time data from your car? How do you get in contact with Google customer support as a blind user? How can you play DVDs within your Synology? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid & a caller about the 1976 Datsun B210, and Rod Pyle & the Polaris Dawn mission!

          • Bruce Willis selling his likeness to a deepfake company is NOT true!
          • Tesla AI Day.
          • Google Stadia is shutting down.
          • A travel nightmare story with Google Fi & customer support.
          • Sam Abuelsamid and the Volvo EX90 EV.
          • AOL changed how you sign in. Here's what you do.
          • Is my file a pdf or a doc file?
          • Can you get real-time data from your car? And why is my car shocking me constantly?
          • How to recover a hacked Instagram account?
          • How to replace my Pixel phone as a blind user?
          • A "geeky" question about managing audio from an iPad.
          • Why is my connection so poor with my phone?
          • How can I play DVD files from my Synology?
          • Rod Pyle and the possible reboost mission to Hubble Space Telescope!
          • How do you best prepare electronic devices for e-waste recycling?

            • 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/1932

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              • 2 hr 29 min
            • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1931

              Re-learning Apple Pay gestures on an iPhone with Face ID. Leo's favorite flavor of Linux. Using Chrome and Chrome Remote Desktop on Linux. Finding a new, high-resolution monitor to replace a broken one. Learning about some of the changes and updates coming to Amazon's eero Wi-Fi routers. Using a Siri Shortcut for automatically redialing a number on an iPhone. A history of auto-redial machines. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

            • TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY - September 19, 2023 - National Today
            • Elon Musk reveals Optimus TeslaBot prototype during AI Day 2022 - The Verge
            • Google Stadia Will Shut Down in 2023, All Purchases to Be Refunded - CNET
            • Red Dead Redemption 2 fan with nearly 6,000 hours on Stadia begs Rockstar for character transfer | GamesRadar+
            • Google Graveyard - Killed by Google
            • Deepfake tech allows Bruce Willis to return to the screen without ever being on set
            • Deepfake Bruce Willis may be the next Hollywood star, and he's OK with that | Ars Technica
            • James Earl Jones Retires From Voicing Darth Vader | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine
            • How a deepfake Tom Cruise on TikTok turned into a very real AI company | CNN Business
            • Use Apple Pay for contactless payments on iPhone - Apple Support
            • Tech Talk with Scott Wilkinson Volume 11: AIX Records Founder & President Mark Waldrep | AVS Forum
            • HTotM - August 2022 Home Theater of the Month Powered by Anthem | AVS Forum
            • Trombone Champ Makes a Hit Video Game of an Unlikely Instrument - The New York Times
            • The Chromium Projects
            • Set up Chrome Browser on Linux - Chrome Enterprise and Education Help
            • Set up Linux on your Chromebook - Chromebook Help
            • Enterprise Open Source and Linux | Ubuntu
            • Pop!_OS by System76
            • Manjaro
            • LG 32" 32UN880-B UltraFine™ Display Ergo 4K HDR 10 Monitor
            • Amazon announces Echo Studio and Echo Dot speakers with improved audio | Engadget
            • When kids yell 'Alexa, play poop,' you'll hear these songs : NPR
            • 2022 Fall Foliage Map & Nationwide Peak Leaf Forecast
            • Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel
            • Everything You Need To Know About Automated Dialing Laws " Ricochet360
            • Coolio, 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper, dead at 59 | CNN
            • powerdialer: Search Result | eBay
            • shepfan on eBay
            • Jean Shepherd - Wikipedia
            • loud hacked warning with pop up asking me to call Microsoft Security - Microsoft Community
            • Stay protected with Windows Security
            • Malwarebytes Cybersecurity for Home and Business | Anti-Malware & Antivirus
            • Need Earbuds? Anker Introduces Three New Earbuds At A NY Press Event. | Giz Wiz Biz

              • Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

              Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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                • 2 hr 30 min
              • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1930

                Leo got the new Apple Watch Ultra! Do you need antivirus software when using Linux? Is there such a thing as too many Bluetooth devices on a network? Why is your "recent apps" section on your phone filled with active apps after a device restart? Why can't I connect to another Apple computer within macOS Monterey? What's up with MLB on AppleTV+? Why can't I watch TWiT.tv on my Amazon Fire Stick? Plus, chatting with Rod Pyle!

              • Apple Watch Ultra & AirPods Pro 2.
              • Do you need antivirus software on a Linux platform?
              • What are some smart security system options for a remote location?
              • Is there such a thing as too many Bluetooth devices on a network?
              • Can you get Bluetooth interference if you have metal rods in your legs?
              • Why is my "recent apps" section on my phone filled with active apps after I restart it?
              • Accessing encrypted data with a backup program on Windows.
              • Is there anything comparable to the eero mesh router system?
              • Why can't I connect to another Apple computer within macOS Monterey?
              • Why are my emails from AOL mail in Apple's Mail client only showing the last six months of emails?
              • An issue with MLB on Apple TV+ from a caller.
              • Rod Pyle and NASA's DART spacecraft.
              • Can I watch TWiT.tv content on an Amazon Fire Stick?

                • Host: Leo Laporte

                Guest: Rod Pyle

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                Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1930

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                  • 2 hr 28 min
                • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1929

                  Sorting out spam texts. Fixing WiFi connection issues with a Pixel 6 Pro. Updating to a new MacBook for photo editing. Troubleshooting AutoCAD remote use. Determining the most important specs for a laptop upgrade. Syncing videos and photos from an iPhone to an iMac. Converting an old Windows PC to a Linux PC. Troubleshooting MSN News on the iPad mini. Fixing WiFi connectivity issues with an Android phone. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

                • Made by Google launch event announcement
                • Microsoft announces a Surface event for October 12th - The Verge
                • Received message "Your Messenger verification code is G-XXXXXX" but I didn't require a code - Google Account Community
                • Mobile Fidelity's Digital Vinyl Debacle: Are your records really analog? | Audioholics
                • MoFi Faces Fraud Lawsuit for Selling Vinyl Reissues as "Purely Analog" While Using Digital Masters | Pitchfork
                • AVS Forum
                • MacBook Air with M2 chip - Apple
                • F.D.A. Warning on NyQuil Chicken Alerts Many to Existence of NyQuil Chicken - The New York Times
                • Google has yet another 'heated' all-hands grilling CEO Sundar Pichai over spending cuts. He replies workers 'shouldn't always equate fun with money' | Fortune
                • TechTV - Wikipedia
                • AutoCAD Software | Get Prices & Buy Official AutoCAD 2023 | Autodesk
                • Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel
                • JT Genter on Twitter: "I'd definitely be the guy at 1:07" / Twitter
                • Max Tracker Hurricane WPLG on the App Store
                • ABBA The Concert | Hollywood Bowl
                • No, There's No 'Ghost In The Machine' On Board American Airlines Aircraft - View from the Wing
                • Use AirDrop on your Mac - Apple Support
                • iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC
                • Pop!_OS by System76
                • Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS - Charlie Monroe Software
                • Google Play adds app download preferences to save your data - CNET
                • Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

                  • Host: Leo Laporte

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

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                    • 2 hr 39 min
                  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1928

                    Why are a caller's Wyze cameras calling the cops randomly? Affordable laptops for a trucker on the go? Why is my printer not connecting to my network? Is Starlink better than a cellular network, such as T-Mobile, for wireless coverage? What is Cellular at Sea? How do you extract footage from a miniDV tape? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

                  • The Ethereum merge: from proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake.
                  • A caller's Wyze cameras are calling the cops randomly. What could be causing that to happen?
                  • Sam Abuelsamid and his ride in the Cruise driverless cars.
                  • Cheap laptop suggestions for on-the-road usage.
                  • The sale of Figma to Adobe for $20 billion.
                  • Apple iOS 16.0.1 update.
                  • Why is my printer not connecting to my network?
                  • Chris Marquardt and getting kids excited about photography.
                  • Should I use Starlink over T-Mobile / AT&T cellular networks for wireless coverage?
                  • The passing of Lowry Mays, founder of Clear Channel Communications.
                  • What is Cellular at Sea, and how does it work?
                  • Apple's Internet Sharing.
                  • Rod Pyle and the next Artemis 1 launch attempt & NASA's work with SpaceX
                  • Bluetooth Helmets for biking?
                  • How to extract footage from miniDV tapes?

                    • 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/1928

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                      • 2 hr 33 min
                    • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1927

                      Comparing PDF files on Windows. Choosing the right Sony camera — A7S3 & FX6 Cinema — for video production. Discussing the implications of automated license plate readers. Improving the audio quality of Zoom calls. Choosing the default application to open specific files on macOS. Understanding Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro. Finding an app to clean up junk on Windows. Discussing the differences between a 3-color and 5-color printer. Upgrading an out-of-date iMac to a new version of macOS or using it as a display for a Mac Mini. What to do when your smartphone battery starts swelling. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

                    • iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple
                    • AVS Forum - YouTube
                    • Harman Kardon - Wikipedia
                    • JBL Synthesis
                    • Compare PDF & Word Documents Online - Draftable
                    • diff-pdf
                    • The 8 Best Tools to Compare Two PDFs Side by Side
                    • Adobe's Figma acquisition is a $20 billion bet to control the entire creative market - The Verge
                    • Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Digital Camera | ILCE7SM3
                    • FX6 Cinema Line Camera with Full-Frame Sensor | Sony LR
                    • Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) | Electronic Frontier Foundation
                    • Exciter | Products for Professional Audio, Recording, Broadcast, Audio Applications | Aphex
                    • How to Use the Advanced Aphex Aural Exciter & Big Bottom on the RØDECaster Pro - YouTube
                    • Cranky Dorkfest is Tomorrow – Cranky Flier
                    • ZIPAIR Official Website
                    • Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel
                    • LIVE from CRANKY DORKFEST 2022 | LIVE Los Angeles (LAX) Airport Plane Spotting - YouTube
                    • Choose an app to open a file on Mac - Apple Support
                    • Everything the Dynamic Island can do on the iPhone 14 Pro | Macworld
                    • CCleaner Professional | Try the world's most trusted PC cleaner, free!
                    • CleanMy PC: Best PC Cleaner. Optimize and Clean My PC.
                    • Clean Your System and Free Disk Space | BleachBit
                    • Amazon.com: Epson Expression Premium ET-7700 EcoTank Wireless 5-Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier and Ethernet : Office Products
                    • macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
                    • OpenCore Legacy Patcher
                    • Remember Amusement Park Bumper Cars? Now You Can Own One Just Like It! | Giz Wiz Biz

                      • Host: Leo Laporte

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

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                        • 2 hr 19 min

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