Hands-On Tech (Video)

Hands-On Tech (Video)

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Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes

  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1387

    Modern replacement for BBS, why you should book your cruises through a travel agent, booking hotel rooms by the minute, interactive whiteboard and Chromebooks for students, getting email to sync on your phone, re-purposing old PC, how to find your friend with the Trusted Contact app, why anti-virus is bad for you and your computer, and more of your calls.

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Johnny Jet and Chris Marquardt

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

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

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    2 hr 4 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1386

    How to manage Wi-Fi settings in Windows, apps for photographers who need model release forms signed in the field, Scott Wilkinson shares his experience seeing Guardians of the Galaxy 2, what to do if you need to use a website that still relies on Silverlight, how to find missing files, how to stay safe using Windows Vista and XP computers, making a desktop PC portable, and Dick DeBartolo has a tiny white noise machine to help you sleep.

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Dick DeBartolo

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

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 31 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1385

    Netflix gets hacked and new episodes of Orange Is the New Black were leaked. Do smartphones need antivirus? Leo has 7 precautions you can take to stay safe online, and antivirus software isn't one of them. Johnny Jet talks about frequent flyer miles and United changes its policies after a customer was dragged off of a flight. What to do about Google Play error messages on the Nvidea Shield tablet. Chris Marquardt talks about World Pinhole Photography Day. What you can do to prevent identity theft, and more of your calls.

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Johnny Jet and Chris Marquardt

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

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 19 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1384

    Texting a group of Android and Apple users, effective digital advertising, buying a drone for commercial use, banking online securely, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Dick DeBartolo

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

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 23 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1383

    Did you know Facebook Camera is now a platform? Everyone is getting on the augmented reality bandwagon, setting up multiple monitors and work spaces for Mac, how to access your mail and forward it to another account or client, Chris Marquardt's tips on talking to your photo subject when doing people photography, Apple Mail replacement app, Apple AirPods as hearing aids?, updating Windows from 32 to 64-bit, is HTC U Ultra worth it?, call Leo before you build your own PC, browser malware highjacking, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guest: Chris Marquardt

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

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 6 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1382

    Facebook's future with augmented and virtual reality, is my browser infected? Leo reviews the Samsung Galaxy S8+, troubleshooting slow Wi-Fi, the best headphones for mastering audio, how far can you run an HDMI cable? 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.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 15 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1381

    The difference between a modem and a router, how to tell if the GPS is working in an Android phone, resolving sound driver problems after Windows 10 Creators Update, best professional DSLR cameras to consider, Apple's Fusion Drive vs. SSD, photo assignment review with Chris Marquardt, and more of your calls.

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guest: Chris Marquardt

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

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 12 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1380

    Remembering the contributions of Robert Taylor, fixing a crashing iPad 2, finding an international phone that works in the U.S., what to look for when buying a desktop computer, troubleshooting a slow internet connection, how to get compensated when getting bumped from a flight and more of your calls.

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: 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.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 19 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1379

    Could Apple really be planning a modular Mac Pro design in 2019? How to make the text on websites easier to read, getting data off of a Zip disk, encryping a NAS, why you shouldn't call phone numbers you see on popup windows, and more of your calls.

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guest: Chris Marquardt

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

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 44 min
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1378

    Microsoft's XBox Project Scorpio, printers for truck drivers, Planet Earth II on 4K UHD will get you to buy a new TV, getting rid of your cable company, finding a legit copy of Windows XP for an old computer, buying factory refurbished products 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.

    Bandwidth for The Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly.

    2 hr 25 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.

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.