Hands-On Tech (Video)

Hands-On Tech (Video)

By TWiTTechnology
Download on the App Store

Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes

  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1856

    Recommendations of video editing software for novices, how to route your smart tv through your speakers, a question about MPG and hybrid models, using an Orbi system for long-distance WiFI, ways to protect yourself from malicious links and spam, laser printers recommendations, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1856

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy

    2 hr 19 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1855
  • Nathan calls in to ask Leo if he should switch to Linux.
  • A caller asks for help digitizing their VHS tapes.
  • Google Photos changes its free plan; a caller asks for an alternative.
  • A blind listener calls in to discuss what would be required to become a HAM radio operator.
  • Roger is approaching 70 years old and is about to buy his first computer — he asks which he should get.
  • A perplexing puzzle: A listener's phone suddenly reboots every time they go to the grocery store.
  • Richard calls in to recount the time an Apple Watch saved his life.
  • The Tech Guy helps a listener set up his projector … the listener wants to project onto the side of his unknowing neighbor's house.
  • A beekeeper calls in to ask for advice on streaming a beekeeping demonstration.
  • Micah from Maine asks Leo if he should pay for email service instead of using a free provider.
  • A caller asks for help cleaning up his laptop … the laptop keyboard is covered and coated in granulated sugar.

    • Host: Leo Laporte

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1855

    Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy

    1 hr 10 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1854
  • Julian calls in chatting about accessibility and how iOS15 further helps with accessibility.
  • Sam Abuelsamid joins the show to talk about the new Hyundai Ionic 5 EV.
  • Art updates his iPhone to iOS 15.2, but all of his passwords are missing from his password vault AllPassPro.
  • Brian is calling in asking about what kind of laptop he should get for his daughter?
  • Rex calls in, asking about a Chromebook-app alternative to Microsoft Outlook.
  • Leo and Chris Marquardt chat about taking photos during the holidays.
  • Louis listens to play-by-play sports from a local radio station and wants to see about pairing it to his TV while watching the same game on it.
  • James calls in asking about what is a QR code and how it works?
  • Jay has an unlocked Samsung S21 and is looking to change providers. Will his phone still get updates if he changes providers?
  • Rod Pyle is here to talk about his appearance on William Shatner's show, William Shatner's Unexplained, and about Elon Musk being named Time's Man of the Year for 2021.
  • William has been having issues with his cell reception recently and is wondering what could be causing that problem?
  • Tom wants to know how to transfer music to an MP3 player?

    • 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

    Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1854

    Sponsors:

    • betterhelp.com/techguy
    • UserWay.org/twit

      • 2 hr 27 min
    • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1853
    • What happens to two-factor authentication when you change sim cards in a phone?
    • What are the best movies to watch on a 4K TV?
    • Will Apple fix my iPhone if it has a stripped screw?
    • Should I upgrade to a 4K TV?
    • What is a good backup alternative to Carbonite?
    • Will I get better accessibility features if I upgrade my old iPhone 6S?
    • Why is my live video stream quality so bad?
    • Plus conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet and Dick DeBartolo!

      • Host: Leo Laporte

      Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

      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

      Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1853

      Sponsors:

      • att.com/activearmor
      • betterhelp.com/techguy
      • UserWay.org/twit

        • 2 hr 25 min
      • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1852
      • Jan renewed her domain name with Google Domains, but got charged extra for privacy and protection. Is she being scammed?
      • Stanley is swapping out his old hard drive for a new one. What's an easy way to transfer the data & programs?
      • Don is getting photos and ads in his screensavers within Windows 11. How could these photos & ads be inserted into his screensavers?
      • Carell had some wireless cameras installed recently, but the cameras aren't connecting to his router. How can he troubleshoot the issue?
      • Rob has an Unihertz Titan mobile phone that he did a factory reset on, and all of a sudden is no longer working. What else can Rob do about the phone?
      • Plus chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

        • 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

        Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1852

        Sponsors:

        • wealthfront.com/techguy
        • UserWay.org/twit
        • twit.cachefly.com

          • 2 hr 30 min
        • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1851

          Inexpensive video editing, MVNOs, DIY podcasting kit

        • Estin needs an inexpensive video editing application to create a documentary for a history competition.
        • Deanna is having trouble getting Dell to fix her computer.
        • Stanley wants to know if he can switch to an MVNO and still get the service he's used to.
        • John wants to reenable the "swoosh" sound when Siri sends a message and also asks for help getting his RAID to work at top transfer speeds.
        • Arizona Lou wants to maintain the SEO he's used to after switching web hosts.
        • Leo was having trouble getting a connection from one of his Wyze cameras; it was fixed after he created a reflector.
        • Videc is having trouble getting his contacts to sync and show properly on his iPhone.
        • Dan wants a recommendation for a podcasting rig for a friend.
        • Lex has a budget Android device called the Zeeker P10 and wants to know how long is too long to wait for security updates.
        • Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.

          • 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.

          Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

          Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1851

          Sponsors:

          • UserWay.org/twit
          • wwt.com/twit
          • audible.com/techguy or text techguy to 500-500

            • 2 hr 40 min
          • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1850
            • Jamie is calling in asking what's a good security camera that they can install in their car.
          • Ray's been getting messages that his password was changed on his online bank account. He wants to know what he can do to fix the situation?
          • Sheryl's PIxel 3 phone is getting one last security update next year, then no more after that. Should she continue to use the phone after the last security update?
          • Elton has an old HP computer and upgraded it to Windows 10 recently, but can no longer use the Blu-Ray player within Windows. What can he do about it?
          • Tom has a daughter that loves to listen to music on a mp3 device, and she needs a new one. What are some good options that aren't too expensive?
          • Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

            • 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

            Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1850

            Sponsors:

            • udacity.com/TWiT
            • simplisafe.com/twit
            • UserWay.org/twit

              • 2 hr 40 min
            • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1849

              17-inch laptops, ATSC 3.0, loud commercials on Hulu


              - Trevor wants to replace his older 17-inch Dell laptop with a quieter, newer system.
              - Ron wants to play the photo slideshows he makes with Windows Movie Maker on his Google Nest Hub Max.
              - Fran is having trouble connecting to WiFi with her MacBook Pro.
              - Chime is curious about TV tuners that support ATSC 3.0 and text-to-speech functionality.
              - Manny wants to protect his devices from solar flares.
              - Calvin, the Deaf Blind Potter, wants to stream music on TikTok with his Google Pixel phone.
              - Bud is having trouble getting a reliable wireless connection in the garage and asks if mesh networking will help.
              - Chuck wants to know why Hulu's commercials are so loud and if there's anything he can do to mitigate the problem.
              - Amy's son's laptop was stolen and wants advice on refurbishes and renewed laptops to replace it.
              - Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.

              Host: Leo Laporte

              Guests: Mikah Sargent, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

              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

              Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1849

              Sponsors:

              • itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30
              • UserWay.org/twit
              • att.com/5Gforyou

                • 2 hr 31 min
              • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1848
                • Paul is calling in, seeing if he should upgrade his old eero mesh router to the 6 or Pro 6 series as eero has a deal going on right now.
              • Andy wants to know if he can run Windows on an M1 Mac? Leo explains why you can't.
              • Dan is wondering while he's renovating his house, if he should run ethernet cables through it while he can?
              • Andrew is loving VR right now and wants to know if the Oculus Quest 2 is the best option for VR right now?
              • John has a business where he needs to capture a lot of photos while in the field. Is there a good mobile printer he can use that connects to his phone?
              • Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

                • 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

                Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1848

                Sponsors:

                • Codecademy.com promo code TECHGUY
                • UserWay.org/twit
                • betterhelp.com/techguy

                  • 2 hr 27 min
                • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1847
                  • DeafBlind Potter provides an update on his live streaming setup and the Canon M50.
                • Perry wants to know if he has to upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S4.
                • Jody is seeing doubled dictation on his Samsung phone and needs help with Selective Sync for Dropbox.
                • Ed shares some advice on how to properly open PDFs on a Chromebook.
                • Evan asks Leo what laptop he should get for creative work.
                • Lance wants to receive notifications for two smartphones on one smartwatch and asks if this is possible.
                • Angela shares an update on her question about making ringtones for her iPhone — turns out the process is quite simple!
                • Richard wants to make the user manual for his tech devices bigger so he can read them.
                • Marshall is getting pop-ups on his Chromebook and wants to know how to disable them.
                • Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

                  • 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.

                  Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

                  Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1847

                  Sponsors:

                  • betterhelp.com/techguy
                  • audible.com/techguy or text techguy to 500-500
                  • UserWay.org/twit

                    • 2 hr 45 min

                  About Hands-On Tech (Video)

                  From the publisher's feed

                  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.

                  Submit your tech queries through email at [email protected] or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air!

                  Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence!

                  You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month.