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-foll... more

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The podcast currently has 1,003 episodes available.

Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes:

December 14, 2025 HOT 246: Replacing Pocket - Alternatives to Pocket Reader
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Curt asks Mikah Sargent about a good replacement to the Pocket app, an app that allowed you to save articles for later reading, which Firefox discontinued back in July of 2025.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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14min
December 07, 2025 HOT 245: The Return of the iPod Classic? - Could Apple Bring Back the iPod?
On Hands-On Tech, listener Michael proposes an idea to Mikah Sargent if Apple could ever bring back the iPod Classic, but updated to be a home ecosystem? Mikah shares his thoughts.

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to [email protected]!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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16min
November 30, 2025 HOT 244: Switching MFA Apps - Why Exporting From Authy Is A Little More Difficult
On Hands-On Tech, helps out helps listener Daniel switch their MFA from Authy to another app, and explains why it's going to be a more tedious process than with other MFA's.

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to [email protected]!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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12min
November 23, 2025 HOT 243: How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors? - Can Surge Protectors Wear Out Over Time?
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Elizabeth asks Mikah Sargent if she really needs to replace power strips after a period of time. And Stan wonders if there are any smart light switches that can connect to his 5.4 GHz router?

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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35min
November 16, 2025 HOT 242: Powerline Networking - Pros & Cons of Powerline Ethernet Adapters
In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Lance asks Mikah Sargent about the pros and cons of using powerline ethernet adapters, and Mikah shares his strong thoughts on these devices.

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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29min
November 09, 2025 HOT 241: Keep Your Mac Awake - Prevent Your Mac From Automatically Going to Sleep
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, how do you prevent your Mac from automatically falling asleep to conduct overnight backups? Mikah Sargent shares some third-party apps that will do just that!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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26min
November 02, 2025 HOT 240: Two-Factor & Multifactor Authentication - Which Authenticator App Should You Use?
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent lists some of his favorite two-factor authenticator apps for listener Stuart and some of the pros and cons using 2FA applications.

Send in your questions for Hands-On Tech to [email protected]!

Host: Mikah Sargent

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28min
October 26, 2025 HOT 239: Breathing New Life Into an Old Computer - Older Computer, New Life!
On Hands-On Tech, listener Ozzie asks Mikah Sargent how to repurpose a 2010 MacBook Pro so they can avoid recycling it.

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer to [email protected].

Host: Mikah Sargent

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19min
October 19, 2025 HOT 238: Organizing Home Videos with Facial Recognition - Sorting Old Videos With Modern Tech
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps out listener Mike with how to organize old videos based on the people in them.

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech

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15min
October 12, 2025 HOT 237: Recycling Old Computers - How to E-Waste Your Old iMac Properly
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a listener's question about disposing of their old iMac and the steps needed to do so.

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech

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16min

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