Hands-On Tech (Video)

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January 14, 2024ATTG 2007: I'm In the Mood for Pasta - CES 2024 Recap, Equalizing Music Files, WMIC
Is there a way to play Call of Duty on my M3 MacBook Pro? Should I get a voice recorder to record my thoughts, or is my smartphone good enough to record audio? Can you upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 still for free? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about the car tech at CES 2024 and Fr. Robert Ballacer, SJ shares his report from CES 2024 as well.
You can now pre-order the Apple Vision Pro.

Apple Vision Pro's lengthy sales pitch will include 25-minute demo.

The Atari 400 is getting an awesome mini edition.

Shutting down Artifact.

How can I equalize the audio of my mp3's?

Can I play the latest Call of Duty on my MacBook Pro?

Is a voice recorder better to record my own thoughts, or can my smartphone do the job?

Sam Abuelsamid and CES 2024.

Will there be a new 27-inch iMac coming out in the near future?

What secure messaging app should I use on a Samsung phone with Facebook Messenger dropping support for SMS messaging?

How can I get off Google's blacklist of "bad" domains?

Can I still upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free?

Fr. Robert Ballacer, SJ, and his CES 2024 report on the trends seen at the convention.

Is powerline networking a better option than using WiFi to connect multiple devices in my household?

Is there a command line feature for managing information in text files?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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2 hr 30 min
January 07, 2024ATTG 2006: Don't Slow Down In the Diaper Aisle - CES 2024, Phishing Scams, Pixel Support
What can we expect from this year's CES event in Las Vegas? Apple has begun sending payments out for its "Batterygate" settlement. Is there a way to keep your calendar information private and secure? And why am I getting so many spam callers on my cellular network?
What to expect at CES 2024.

RIP: Software design pioneer and Pascal creator Niklaus Wirth.

Apple starts sending "Batterygate" settlement payments to iPhone users.

Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't sue him.

Can I use my phone to transcribe my thoughts into a document?

Scott Wilkinson and the TVs at CES 2024.

How can I access a Samsung tablet if I don't have access to the recovery phone number or email account?

How can I better secure other's online activity after possibly encountering a phishing attack?

Is there a way to keep my calendar information private and secure without going over the cloud?

With my Pixel 5 getting the update to Android 14, will the phone be getting support for one more year?

In what ways can an iPad be used like a computer?

How can I reduce the number of spam callers I'm getting on the Mint Mobile network (a sponsor of the TWiT network)?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Scott Wilkinson

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2 hr 22 min
December 24, 2023 ATTG: All New Ask The Tech Guys on January 7th, 2024
No new Ask The Tech Guys on December 24th or the 31st. We'll be back on January 7th, 2024, with all new episodes! In the meantime, you can send us your questions to be answered on-air (video questions especially!) to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 1.888.724.2884.

See you on January 7th!

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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2 min
December 17, 2023ATTG 2005: Chaos Monkeys in My Rolodex - 2FA Apps, VHS to Digital, Winter Photography
How can I get emails sent to my Fastmail account to show up in email clients such as Apple's Mail app? What are the easiest methods to convert my old VHS tapes into digital files? Plus, Dick DeBartolo shares a cool beanie that you can wear with Bluetooth capabilities, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Unusual photo assignment review!
Seven things we learned analyzing 515 million Wordle.

Inside Mark Zuckerberg's top-secret Hawaii compound.

Four men indicted in $80 million 'pig butchering' scheme.

Is there a difference in quality when I watch Netflix on certain devices?

What brand of keyboards would Leo & Mikah recommend that are quiet when using it?

How can I convert old home movie tapes to digital?

Dick Debartolo and the Bluetooth beanie!

At what point is it an issue when connecting to public WiFi?

Can I download my purchases from a streaming service like Apple TV+?

How can I get emails sent to my Fastmail account to show up in email clients such as Apple's Mail app?

Which free two-factor authentication app would Leo & Mikah recommend that uses the "push" functionality and not type in a code?

What's a great budget Android phone to upgrade to?

Chris Marquardt and the Unusual photo assignment review!

What's the best way to prepare myself to do cold-weather photography and capture the Northern lights?

What are some recommendations to get children started in computer programming?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 23 min
December 10, 2023ATTG 2004: Stringy Floppy - Apple Families, Google Accounts, Firefox
How can I allow someone on my Apple family account to make their own individual Apple purchases? Why am I not receiving any messages when correctly submitting my information to retrieve my Google account? Some last-minute gift suggestions from Leo & Mikah. Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about the variety of online streaming TV options, and Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about Ample & its proposed car battery-swapping technology.
Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga.

Actors recorded videos for 'Vladimir.' It turned into Russian propaganda.

Google's Gemini looks remarkable, but it's still behind OpenAI.

Why am I not receiving a message from Google when I correctly enter my information to recover my Google account?

The casualties of the Podcasting bloodbath.

Scott Wilkinson and the streaming TV options.

How you can keep someone on your Apple family account while allowing them to make their own Apple purchases.

What are my best buying options for buying a MacBook in Brazil?

What USB Fingerprint reader should I purchase for my Windows machine?

Some last-minute gift recommendations from Leo & Mikah.

Sam Abuelsamid, crash safety tests, and Ample's car battery swapping technology.

What's going on with my Firefox browser?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 30 min
December 03, 2023ATTG 2003: Beware the Cannibal Solar Storm - Focus Mode, Apple Podcasts, eero Routers
Why might you still be getting notifications when using Apple's Focus mode? Can you call your iPhone from your Apple Watch if the watch has a cellular connection? Plus, Rod Pyle joins us to talk about a "cannibal" solar storm, and Johnny Jet breaks some news that Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines!
When I have Focus Mode turned on between my Mac, iPhone, and iPad, why do I still get notifications when an email comes in?

My RAW photos are out of focus when viewing them in Apple Photos. Has Apple made a fix for this yet?

What's a good replacement device for Apple's AirPort Express to relay audio for two sets of speakers in different rooms?

When using my new M3 MacBook Pro, why is my RAM usage so high when I believe I'm not using applications that would use so much RAM?

A caller calls in to share a suggestion to hooking up Bluetooth headphones to your TV.

Why aren't my podcasts being removed in Apple Podcasts after playing them?

Is there a way to reset the iOS keyboard default key mapping?

Is there a way to call your own iPhone from my Apple Watch if it has a cellular connection?

Rod Pyle and the "Cannibal" solar storm.

Why am I never getting a notification when getting a call or a text message?

Why is my eero not maintaining its LAN connection when my ISP goes down?

Why do my Apple Watch notifications persist when I clear them on my other Apple devices?

Johnny Jet and Alaska Airlines are buying Hawaiian Airlines.

What can I use to toggle two different computers on one keyboard/mouse setup?

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 41 min
November 26, 2023ATTG 2002: Therapy May Help - Cyber Monday, Dick DeBartolo, Apple's Finder
How you can track and get the best deals for Cyber Monday and "Black November" overall. What can you do about using an older version of a browser that a bank no longer supports? Plus, Dick DeBartolo stops by to share a fun and weird coin bank for kids and a magnetic shelf to help with storage!
Mikah shares some tools & guides for tracking Black November deals.

What happened with my iPhone after updating it to iOS 17.1.1?

Why are my podcasts on my Apple Watch not staying in sync with my iPhone?

Why can't my iPhone connect online after installing an app?

Is it worth upgrading from an iPhone 12 to iPhone 15 currently?

Should I be worried about one of my apps switching to a different language while running an iOS Beta on my phone

Dick DeBartolo and the coin bank for kids!

What are my options for trying to do my online banking on an older browser that can't update since I am running an older OS on my MacBook Air?

Can you record the boot sequence on a computer? If so, how can you do that?

How can I move my edited photos from my iPad to my Windows PC?

When moving files within Apple's Finder, how can you prevent those files from being placed in random locations?

Should I have a secondary network setup within my home to connect my IoT devices to it?

Should I return my M2 Max MacBook Pro that I just purchased for an M3 Max version?

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 14 min
November 19, 2023ATTG 2001: The Definition of Dapper - Sam Altman, iMessage, SpaceX Starship
Mikah Sargent is running solo today as Leo Laporte is out this week! OpenAI has had an interesting past few days as Sam Altman was out at OpenAI but is suddenly in talks to rejoin the company. Can you use an older iPhone just for the iMessage app? And is it worth purchasing your own modem & router rather than renting one from your ISP provider?
OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO.

Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year.

Is there a possibility of a new printer standard in the future?

What are some computer monitors that are great for extended periods of use?

Is it viable to use an older iPhone just for iMessage?

Can I set up a shortcut for my smart lights to let me know when they turn on?

Rod Pyle and SpaceX's Starship 11/18 launch.

Is there 32-bit software that can run Windows on an older Mac Mini?

I have my iCloud account synced to my personal and work iPhones. How can I keep my work content out of my iCloud?

Should I have my own modem and router, especially for my smart home devices?

How can I manage the number of spam calls that I receive?

Chris Marquardt and the Shiny assignment review.

How can you record a livestream?

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 25 min
November 12, 2023ATTG 2000: What Ever Happened to Saran Wrap? - Rolls Royce EV, iMac Contacts Sync, M3 Max MacBook Pro
Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about the Rolls Royce EV vehicle, Spectre. Why are my contacts on my iPhone not syncing correctly with my Mac? And Leo's new M3 Max MacBook Pro arrived, and he shares his review and thoughts on the device.
OpenAI's developer day - what was announced.

The Humane AI Pin is a bizarre cross between Google Glass and a pager.

Your car can keep collecting your data after a judge dismissed a privacy lawsuit.

Is it worth holding onto my iPhone 13 Mini as a possible collector's item down the road?

What's the better MacBook Pro upgrade?

Sam Abuelsamid and the Rolls Royce Spectre EV vehicle.

How can I get my contacts to sync on my Mac and have their names appear rather than just their phone number?

Leo reviews the M3 Max MacBook Pro.

How can I set up a phone so that a user can't easily make changes to it?

Is there a way for me to share photos with family members & have them leave comments on the photos?

How can I position my mesh WiFi system to eliminate dead spots in my home?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 33 min
November 05, 2023ATTG 1999: He's So Fluffy I Could Die! - Black Friday TV Deals, Ad Blockers, Chrome Lacros
Scott Wilkinson joins the show to share some great TVs to look at for the month of November for some potential deals. How can you access those iTunes songs you purchased on your Apple device all those years ago and play them on your Android device? Plus, Johnny Jet talks about the busiest travel time of the year!
Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer.

How Microsoft is making a mess of the news after replacing staff with AI.

What's the best way to back up my data?

Scott Wilkinson and TVs to look at for some potential deals during the month of November.

Why can't I use my purchased ringtones after updating to iOS 17?

How can I play my purchased iTunes songs on my Android phone?

What are some recommendations for an adblocker?

Johnny Jet and busiest travel time of the year.

Should I be concerned about security if I'm using an end-of-life Chromebook with Lacros?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 21 min

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