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- Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1876
Recap of the Apple event that occurred last week, suggestions on duplex scanners, is the TicWatch a good smartwatch, transferring data from a feature phone, cyberwarfare in modern times, issues receiving text messages on Straight Talk, and why a computer may be freezing during startup. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle!
- Daylight Savings Time... yay.
- Apple Event Recap.
- Duplex scanner suggestions.
- Sam Abuelsamid and the Volkswagen ID Buzz
- Smartwatch suggestions: is the TicWatch a good choice?
- Transferring data from a feature phone to a smartphone.
- Budget smartphone suggestions.
- Cyberwarfare in today's times.
- The Cat S22 Flip phone: a great feature phone suggestion.
- Ways to protect yourself when using an Android phone.
- Ways to download online videos & bubbles forming on a MacBook laptop screen?
- Unable to receive text messages on Straight Talk's services.
- Rod Pyle and fangirling over Q. Plus, some space news.
- Computer freezing on startup.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle
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2 hr 33 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1875
Deciding on a 5K display to pair with a Mac Studio. Operating two phones — one an Android device and the other an iPhone — with two different numbers. Using "Reduced Security" on an Apple Silicon Mac with Rogue Amoeba's Audio Hijack. Apple's Major League Baseball get and the end of the pro-level iMac. Finding links for The Tech Guy answers. Using an an iPad Pro for podcasting with two microphones. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
- Web3 is going just great
- Law banning "rental" fees for customer-owned routers takes effect Sunday | Ars Technica
- Moderna plots vaccines against 15 pathogens with future pandemic potential | Reuters
- Ukraine asks ICANN to revoke Russian domains and shut down DNS root servers | Ars Technica
- Russia, Blocked From the Global Internet, Plunges Into Digital Isolation - The New York Times
- EU Pushes Google to Scrub Russian State Media From Search Results | PCMag
- Mac Studio vs. Mac Mini Buyer's Guide - MacRumors
- LG 32'' UHD HDR Monitor with USB-C Connectivity (32UP83A-W) | LG USA
- Reviews and Ratings - RTINGS.com
- Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support
- 12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today - JohnnyJet.com
- Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on MacOS 11 (Big Sur) and MacOS 12 (Monterey)
- VLC: Official site - Free multimedia solutions for all OS! - VideoLAN
- Startup Disk security policy control for a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support
- Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ starting April 8 - 9to5Mac
- Burger King 'O.K. Google' Ad Doesn't Seem O.K. With Google - The New York Times
- PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder | Buy Now | ZOOM
- Chance to Have it All Show-REDBONE RADIO
- F3 Field Recorder | ZOOM
- Watch The Whole World Float In Air! | Giz Wiz Biz
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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2 hr 28 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1874
Apple is having an event on Tuesday, what could be announced? Ukraine is recruiting hackers and drone operators, can I still use Windows TPM on an old motherboard? Podcasting platforms, getting started with NFTs, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review, can I still use an old laptop without a battery? Fixing duplicate contacts, replacing an old router, transferring audiobook CDs to an iPhone, switching off Windows 11 S mode, plus a conversation with Sam Abuelsamid.
- Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC
- Windows 11 supported AMD processors
- Polestar O2 The electric roadster concept
- Podcasting platforms
- Getting started with NFTs
- Why is my soundbar speakers popping?
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review
- Can a laptop still work without a battery?
- What should I look for in a new laptop?
- How do I fix duplicate contacts on my phone? (Sunshine contacts)
- Where can I give away my old printer?
- Replacing an old router
- How can I transfer audiobook CDs to my iPhone?
- Getting out of Windows 11 S mode
Host: Leo Laporte
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid
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2 hr 30 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1873
Making a smart display with an extra computer and monitor. Installing Linux on a work PC. Finding the right PC for gaming. Looking for a phone with Dolby Atmos support. Properly disposing of printers by clearing out their memory. Finding an international option for security cameras. Knowing when it's time to upgrade to a new PC. Getting both perimeter and splash detection gadgets for a pool. Fixing dark mode on the iPhone. Troubleshooting a printer with old drivers. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
- Raspberry Pi
- MagicMirror²
- DAKboard - A customizable display for your photos, calendar, news, weather and more!
- Amazon Alexa
- Using app passwords with apps that don't support two-step verification
- 50 Years of Juggling and Cheap Theatrics | The Flying Karamazov Brothers
- Kanye West's $200 Stem Player will be the only way to get his next album, Donda 2 - The Verge
- STEM PLAYER
- Enterprise Open Source and Linux | Ubuntu
- Get Chrome OS Flex for PC or Mac - Chrome Enterprise
- Intel® NUC Products
- Dell XPS Desktops | Dell USA
- Alienware Desktop Computers | Dell USA
- moto g Phones | motorola
- Dolby on Mobile Devices - Dolby Professional
- List of Dolby Atmos Phones 2021 | FromDev
- Google Pixel 5a with 5G - Google Store
- Airbnb bookings in Ukraine have raised nearly $2 million in aid : NPR
- You can bring (frozen) drinks through TSA
- There's One Less Line to Wait in At U.S. Airports – Starbucks Finally Rolls Out Mobile Ordering
- United Airlines Introduces New Feature to Help Travelers Skip Long Check-In Lines
- Do Printers Have Memory? How to Protect Print Data
- Nest Indoor & Outdoor Smart Security Cameras - Google Store
- Wyze | Making Great Technology Accessible | Smart Home Devices
- The Best Pool Alarms To Keep Kids Safe in 2022
- Amazon.com : Poolguard PGRM-2 In-Ground Pool Alarm : Swimming Pool Alarms : Patio, Lawn & Garden
- Use display and text size preferences on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
- HP ENVY 5660 e-All-in-One Printer Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Customer Support
- Hp Envy 5660: Driver is Unavailable - HP Support Community - 6504536
- If You Have Wires Running Everywhere, This Kit Can Help Get Them Under Control! | Giz Wiz Biz
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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2 hr 40 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1872
What you can do to deter spam callers & emails, unique domain extensions, looking for old replacement printer parts, emails not displaying its body content in Gmail disabling certain OneDrive notifications, using cellular data only at home rather than WiFi, remote control issues, and options for rooting an Android phone. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
- Technology point-of-view on what's happening with the Ukraine & Russia conflict.
- Spam callers / emails continue to be rampant and what you can possibly do to help deter it slowly.
- Sam Abuelsamid and the Hyperloop.
- Google Nest & other smart home products truly helping the blind & other disabled people.
- The .me domain & the more unique domains extensions.
- Replacement printer parts & what to look for when getting a new printer. - Emails in Gmail are showing empty in the body.
- OneDrive is sending notifications to view old photos. How to disable those notifications?
- Chris Marquardt and graphic compositions.
- Getting by without having WiFi at home and primarily using only cellular data.
- Using your iPhone as a hotspot with your desktop or laptop.
- Replacement printer heads for older printers.
- Removing the activation lock from an Apple device.
- Rod Pyle and the effects of the Ukraine / Russian events on space.
- Remote control issues with a television.
- Good options for rooting an Android phone.
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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2 hr 35 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1871
Resetting your phone before taking it in for a repair, what to do when your Mac starts up to a question mark, a Surface Pro 4 with a swollen battery, Chromebook Wifi troubleshooting, upgrading to an ultrawide monitor, upgrading to a 5G iPhone, WalkAssist, troubleshooting a malfunctioning word game, and using a large PC monitor as a television. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
- Cyberwar is Coming! | RAND
- Biden has been presented with options for massive cyberattacks against Russia
- Ukraine Asks Apple to Stop Product Sales and Block App Store Access in Russia - MacRumors
- Google details its response to the war in Ukraine - 9to5Google
- Under Bed TV Lift | Motorized Pop-Up TV Beneath Your Bed | Auton – Auton Motorized Systems
- If your Mac starts up to a question mark - Apple Support
- MacBook Repair - iFixit
- Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide
- 5 Ways Travel is Going to Change Because of the War in Ukraine -
- MacPaw's Operations amidst the Russian Aggression against Ukraine
- ACT NOW! SAVE UKRAINE. DEFEND DEMOCRACY.
- Alienware 38 Curved Gaming Monitor - AW3821DW | Dell USA
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung US
- WalkAssist on the App Store
- A Blind Tech Consultant Finds His Calling | PCMag
- The new Alienware 34 QD-OLED monitor is the most amazing display I've ever seen | Tom's Guide
- Have old 8mm or Super 8 films? Yes, films! Here's a way to digitize them. | Giz Wiz Biz
- An Old 8mm Movie From Dick DeBartolo's Personal Archive: The Giz Wiz 1441 - YouTube
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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2 hr 21 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1870
Starting with Synology, soundbars to help improve dialogue audio, recovering QuickBooks files after updating Mac OS, how to deter spam callers, some domain host suggestions, and why QuickBooks is running slow when using it online. Plus Sam Abuelsamid and adaptive headlights & Rod Pyle and John Glenn's 60th Anniversary.
- Windows 11 Pro soon to require an active internet connection?
- What's to come in Apple's rumored event in March? New Macintosh, updated Mac Mini or MacBook Air?
- NHTA is close to legalizing adaptive headlights
- Amy Webb's interview on Triangulation
- Starting with Synology
- Sam Abuelsamid and the adaptive headlights
- US Judge dismiss charges against a Boeing 737 Max pilot
- Soundbars that can help improve hearing dialogue in shows and movies
- AT&T is sunsetting 3G this month!
- Recovering QuickBooks files after updating Mac OS
- Deterring spam callers
- Domain hosts that use POP3
- Why the DJI Fly App is no longer supported on older Android phones
- Where does email reside?
- Rod Pyle & the John Glenn 60 year anniversary
- QuickBooks Online is running slow
- Best way to receive and manage online bills
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle
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2 hr 40 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1869
The worst cable company in the world, traveling with Google Fi, using Truphone with an Apple Watch, Chrome OS Flex, peripherals to use with a Mac Mini, repairing a cracked iPhone SE, preparing for a full-scale cyberattack in the U.S., safely and completely erasing a hard drive, upgrading to a new Nokia phone, finding Hobo Shoestring, troubleshooting email search, mirroring an iPhone to an iPad, the benefits of tap-to-pay systems, and syncing edits across photo storage services. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung US
- Smartphones - Shop All Android Phones | motorola
- Windows 11 Pro May Soon Require The Internet And an MSA Account During Setup
- Google wants to create new 'Privacy Sandbox' standards for online advertising and browsers (Update: Proposed timeline)
- FCC Complaints
- The changeover from Verizon to Frontier Communications has been nothing less than disastrous. | Bradenton Herald
- Google Fi - A Phone Plan That Can
- Truphone - eSIM for Apple Watch
- Free Internet Radio & Podcasts - Listen Online | myTuner Radio
- Get Chrome OS Flex for PC or Mac - Chrome Enterprise
- Buy the Customizable Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse - Microsoft Store
- Quick Look: Google Chrome OS Flex
- Three new Macs appear in Eurasian Economic Database ahead of rumored March special event | The Apple Post
- iPhone SE 2020 Repair - iFixit
- iPhone Screen Repair & Replacement - Official Apple Support
- Awesome: Alaska Airlines Launches First-Ever Flight Subscription Service - JohnnyJet.com
- Jack Sweeney (@JxckSweeney) / Twitter
- Elon Musk's Jet (@ElonJet) / Twitter
- Data Removal: Darik's Boot and Nuke - DBAN
- (PDF) Remembrance of data passed: A study of disk sanitization practices
- Tracfone Blog: How To Prepare Your Phone For Your Next Vacation
- Hobo Shoestring - YouTube
- [SOLVED] Windows 11 Search Not Working - TechZone Online
- SmugMug: Protect, Share, Store, and Sell Your Photos
- Whoa! Most Outlets I Ever Saw On A Power Strip! | Giz Wiz Biz
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Johnny Jet and Dick DeBartolo
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2 hr 19 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1868
Program icons are being displayed larger than normal, using Starlink with telescopic kits, cloud storage, how you can reduce the amount of spam messages & emails, how to protect yourself on a shared WiFi network, and why a caller isn't able to check their emails directly in the MSN client. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
- 31% increase in home insurance claims involving virtual reality headsets
- There are fake Windows 11 upgrade installers out in the wild
- Good options for cord-cutting?
- Sam Abuelsamid and the Alfa Romero Tonale (& NFTs)
- Laptop displaying program icons larger than normal on an external monitor
- Best choices for cellphone warranties (in particular the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Starlink & using telescopic kits with the service
- Chris Marquardt and the Night Sky
- An interesting coding & executable file question
- Doing your own cloud storage
- Ways to block spam messages & emails
- Rod Pyle & the National Space Society contest and Starship updates
- Can you be affected by other people on a shared WiFi network when they click on malicious links?
- Troubleshooting why a caller can't receive emails directly within the MSN client
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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2 hr 33 min - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1867
Predicting the future of radio, an update on Leo's cryptocurrency, using a third-party stylus with an iPad mini, how game streamers make money and find jobs that suit their skills, accessing online radio with a Chromebook, adding Palm Pilot's Graffiti gestures to a modern, stylus-enabled device, upgrading to a new Android phone after several years with an older model, file management and storage optimization on macOS, and troubleshooting slow upload speeds on a cellular connection. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
- What is GDPR? The summary guide to GDPR compliance in the UK | WIRED UK
- leo.fm
- Facebook Container | Prevent Facebook from tracking you on other websites | Firefox Help
- Privacy | Labels | Apple
- Samsung Galaxy | The Official Samsung Galaxy Site
- Physician Spotlight: Lillian Harvey Banchik, MD, FACS, CNSC, FASPEN, CVAAc, VA-BC | YouTube
- Amazon's Big Game Commercial: Mind Reader | YouTube
- How I hacked a hardware crypto wallet and recovered $2 million | YouTube
- Apple Pencil | Apple
- Apple (AAPL) to Debut New Low-Cost 5G iPhone, Updated iPad in Early March | Bloomberg
- Galaxy Tab S8 pre-orders sold out on Samsung's website | 9to5Google
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
- Twitch
- Best way for artists and creators to get sustainable income and connect with fans | Patreon
- WILD 94.9 | SF Bay's #1 Hit Music Station
- Free Internet Radio Stations | best United States music and talk stations at Online Radio Box
- Online Radio Box | free radio player | Apps on Google Play
- TuneIn | Free Internet Radio | Live News, Sports, Music, and Podcasts
- Info about electricity, plugs, outlets and adapters organised per country
- Revisiting the Palm Pilot's uncanny alphabet: Design Observer
- Enter text with Scribble on iPad – Apple Support (UK)
- Jerry Pournelle | Wikipedia
- Amazon.com: On Intelligence: How a New Understanding of the Brain Will Lead to the Creation of Truly Intelligent Machines eBook : Hawkins, Jeff, Blakeslee, Sandra: Kindle Store
- Psion Series 5 | Wikipedia
- What is Reddit's opinion of Graffiti Pro for Android?
- Google Pixel 5a with 5G | Google Store
- Instant Party Anywhere With The Battery Operated Party Light! | Giz Wiz Biz
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Johnny Jet and Dick DeBartolo
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