Hands-On Tech (Video)

Hands-On Tech (Video)

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Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes

  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1727

    First impressions of the Microsoft Surface Duo, troubleshooting Adobe Creative Cloud, why are VPN speeds a lot slower? Do I need to use a VPN at home? Troubleshooting PC crashes with Windows 7, blocking ads online, getting a reliable Zoom connection over Wi-Fi, are external drives safe from ransomware? And more of your calls!

    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.

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Sponsors:

    • MySudo.com/twit
    • simplisafe.com/twit
    • 2 hr 35 min
    • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1726

      Improving cell service in your house & never buy a discounted Windows 10 key.

      Why a Femtocell doesn't help your cell coverage, troubleshooting spotty WiFi connection, learning how to put up an antenna, making room on your smartphone, see if your personal information has been compromised, taking phone calls within your podcast, and more of your calls!

      Host: Leo Laporte

      Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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

      For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

      Sponsors:

      • twit.cachefly.com
      • LastPass.com/twit
      • monday.com/TWIT
      • 2 hr 17 min
      • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1725

        Getting started with a career in IT, what to do if Windows 10 is no longer supported on your PC, building a budget gaming PC, installing Linux on a Mac, Leo and Dickie D get an email from their past selves, plus more of your calls!

        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.

        For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

        Sponsors:

        • LastPass.com/twit
        • adobe.com/businessmoves
        • 2 hr 31 min
        • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1724

          Printer not printing in color & waiting to upgrade your mac.

          The Toyota Rav4 Prime, Linux running Microsoft Office, what is a VPN, eliminating duplicate contacts in your address books, camera options for online content, using Windows Remote Desktop, talking to Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt, and more of your calls!

          Host: Leo Laporte

          Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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

          For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

          Sponsor:

          • adobe.com/businessmoves
          • 2 hr 26 min
          • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1723

            Apple vs. Epic, finding a computer for distance teaching, upgrading a Synology NAS, remote desktop to fix a Chromebook, is sideloading Android apps safe? Avoiding Windows 10 updates, finding a landline phone with big buttons for seniors, what can I do if my Apple ID has been hacked? Deleting Norton from a new Windows computer and more of your calls!

            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.

            For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

            Sponsors:

            • adobe.com/businessmoves
            • manscaped.com/twit
            • WWT.COM/TWIT1
            • 2 hr 35 min
            • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1722

              Internet connection speeds for distance learning.

              Stopping robocalls, smart devices that can control circuit breakers, solar panels for certain areas of the country, the best options for extending WiFi range in your house, hard drive options for backups, webcam choices, and more of your calls!

              Host: Leo Laporte

              Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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

              For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

              Sponsors:

              • tailorstore.com/twit offer code TWIT
              • adobe.com/businessmoves
              • 2 hr 20 min
              • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1721

                Vishing is the new way to scam businesses, backing up data in case of disaster, increasing Wi-Fi range outside the house, troubleshooting an iPhone SIM card, is this "bank" email a scam? Is the latest Windows update reliable? Choosing a good gaming monitor, Wi-Fi solutions for traveling and more of your calls!

                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.

                For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

                Sponsors:

                • adobe.com/businessmoves
                • masterclass.com/twit2
                • 2 hr 15 min
                • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1720

                  Troubleshooting a callers' mail client.

                  Is it safe to leave your soundbar on all the time, using a second monitor with your iMac, download speeds are vastly different between two laptops with very similar specs, magnets and your phone, scanners for scanning photos, computers running slow after an update, Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and more of your calls!

                  Host: Leo Laporte

                  Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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

                  For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

                  Sponsors:

                  • LastPass.com/twit
                  • expressvpn.com/techguy
                  • GetRoman.com/TECHGUY
                  • 2 hr 20 min
                  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1719

                    Microsoft's Surface Duo dual screen tablet device, troubleshooting a printer that won't print, Scott Wilkinson reviews $3000 headphones, are they worth it? Do I have to install the latest Windows 10 updates? Securing a NAS, the best airlines to fly on during the pandemic, the GizWiz talks about the Acer Spin 3 notebook for back to school, and more of your calls!

                    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.

                    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

                    Sponsors:

                    • Melissa.com/twit
                    • adobe.com/businessmoves
                    • LastPass.com/twit
                    • 2 hr 27 min
                    • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1718

                      Two-factor authentication security & backing up old iPod's.

                      Using two routers on the same network, freeing up storage on your computer, calibrating sound levels on Apple computers, backing up multiple devices, talking with Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt, and more of your calls!

                      Host: Leo Laporte

                      Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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

                      For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

                      Sponsors:

                      • mintmobile.com/techguy
                      • monday.com/TWIT
                      • adobe.com/businessmoves
                      • 2 hr 17 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.