Hands-On Tech (Video)

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Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes

October 29, 2023ATTG 1998: The Best Tail in the Biz - Apple's 'Spooky Fast' Event, Voicemail Transcriptions, Roblox Tutoring
Apple has a "spooky fast" event coming up on October 30th. Remember to join Leo & Mikah for their coverage of the event @ 5pm Pacific! What are some ways to stop video ads from automatically playing while using cellular data? And are there tutors for learning a program such as Roblox?
X launches two new subscriptions to boost your replies.

HackerOne paid ethical hackers over $300 million in bug bounties.

Tens of millions now work in the $250 billion 'Creator Economy".

Apple sends out gift boxes with AirPods Max and 'Sweet and Spooky' snacks to promote Mac event.

Should I have a dedicated 2.4GHz router for my smart devices?

Why does a company need complete access to my Google Calendar for me to access their calendar?

How can I stop video ads from playing while using cellular data?

Can I transcribe voicemails to text?

Is there a way to force the iPhone 15 to shoot at 24MP?

How can I control the kind of information companies have on me?

Why is my Samsung monitor turning off and on constantly?

Since Windows ended the free Windows 7 / 8 upgrade to 10, could they end the Windows 10 to 11 upgrade soon?

Are there services out there to teach someone how to use Roblox?

Is there an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that will work under extreme cold temperatures?

How can I download specific podcast episodes from a series at once?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 27 min
October 22, 2023ATTG 1997: Enjoy the B.S. - CarPlay Navigation, iPhone 15 Cameras, eCamm
It's Dick DeBartolo's 78th birthday! No wonder Leo and Mikah are dressed up for the occasion. How can you show your iPad and iPhone on your screen? It's software that Mikah uses on iOS Today! And how can I get my remote control to work constantly, rather than only after... cooling it down in a refrigerator?
Apple's iMacs and MacBook Pros are in short supply ahead of planned launch at end of month.

eero Plus update may block podcasts.

We'll be covering the Snapdragon Summit event on Tuesday, October 24th at 12:00pm PST!

A caller has some suggestions about setting a fixed route for your GPS.

Can you turn off CarPlay's Auto Navigation feature?

Why is my phone not starting up?

How easy is it to host a podcast nowadays?

Dick DeBartolo joins us to celebrate his 78th birthday with great gadgets!

What's going on with my remote? Why can I only use it after cooling it down in the refrigerator?

Is there an application like Mylio (A TWiT advertiser) for Linux?

A viewer wonders about Leo and Mikah's opinion on the iPhone 15 cameras.

How can you get ChatGPT on your phone?

What software or hardware can I use to show my iPad and iPhone in a recording?

A suggestion of a laptop for those more sensitive to LED lighting.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 22 min
October 15, 2023ATTG 1996: It's a Towel Warmer - GPS Routing, Error 431, IoT Security
Can I force my Maps application to keep the same route without modifying it? Why am I receiving an error 431 when visiting a webpage on my browser? And Rod Pyle talks about the recent eclipse, and Chris Marquardt joins us to review the prolonged photo assignment review of "Adorable"!
The satellites of the future are heading to space right now.

Leo shows off the Pixel 8 Pro phone he just recently got.

NFL Sunday Ticket draws about 1.3 million fans to YouTube.

Can I swap in a new drive into my Plex server setup when it's been backed up with a copy of my old drive used on the server?

How can I keep the same route on my GPS application without having Google Maps change it?

Rod Pyle and the Annular Solar Eclipse.

How often should I update my phone? Should I be concerned with my phone's security when traveling overseas?

What's the difference between cybersecurity and privacy?

Chris Marquardt and the Photo Assignment review of "Adorable."

What is "Error 431", and why am I getting it on a specific browser?

Why are livestreams not playing on my Samsung Smart TV?

Should I use a separate network for my security cameras, lights, and other smart home accessories for the best IoT security?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 34 min
October 08, 2023ATTG 1995: Acknowledging the Sneeze - Microsoft CoPilot, Fast Charging, Safari Profiles
What's the easiest way to record how-to videos on your computer? Why are some people receiving notes on their EV vehicles at charging stations? And Mikah demos a new feature introduced in the latest version of Apple's Safari browser: Safari Profiles!
Zoom is launching its own Google Docs competitor.

Americans have lost billions in Social Media scams.

Did Elon Musk endorse Biden, come out as transgender, and die of suicide?

What software can I use to create how-to videos easily? And what service can I use to send texts to my customers?

Will Microsoft CoPilot have access to my hard drive on my computer?

Sam Abuelsamid and EV fast charging... passive-aggressive notes?

What are some recommendations for a USB-C hub?

Does clicking the unsubscribe button in emails let the sender know that an email is an active account?

Is it worth setting up a separate modem & ISP for my home studio setup?

Is a MacBook Air good enough for doing coding and data science work on it?

Mikah Sargent demos the new profiles feature on the Safari browser as he answers a question about Safari profiles and if it works with separate bookmarks and passwords.

Will adding someone to your contacts list in Gmail help not to put them under the spam filter in Gmail?

How can I get old voicemails and text messages off a deceased person's iPhone?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 15 min
October 01, 2023ATTG 1994: Now Cash Free! - Android Auto, iPhone 15 Battery, Google Podcasts
Why is the iPhone 15 Pro overheating for some users? Apple says it's due to an iOS 17 bug. What are the pros and cons of using the iPhone 15's optimized battery vs. 80% limit battery setting? Plus, Scott Wilkinson helps with a viewer's question about sync issues with their Sonos soundbar, and Johnny Jet has a tip to help recover your lost item at an airport more quickly.
iPhone 15 Pro Max passes CR's drop test.

Apple says iPhone 15 Pro overheating due to iOS 17 bug, not hardware design.

Linda Yaccarino tried to show the X app on her phone during her car-crash interview. It didn't appear to be there.

Mark Zuckerberg conducts the first interview in the Metaverse.

Why is my Android Auto head unit in my car freezing when I plug my Pixel phone into the car?

What are the pros and cons between "optimized battery" and "80% limit" with the iPhone 15 lineup?

Scott Wilkinson and fixing a viewers' syncing issue with their Sonos soundbar.

What computer should I get my kid who is creating video content and is interested in 3D modeling?

A caller follows up with an issue that another caller had a few episodes ago about some services placing you in the wrong location.

Johnny Jet stops by to talk about Leo's trip to Green Bay and has a tip to help recover your lost items at an airport.

With Google Podcasts sunsetting starting in 2024, what alternatives do Leo and Mikah suggest to replace the service?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 18 min
September 24, 2023ATTG 1993: 3 Story Shoebox With a Tandem Garage - iPhone 15 Pro, AI in Amazon Alexa, AR Hot Wheels, and more.
Leo and Mikah geek out over the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 and iPhone 15 Pro, and answer your tech questions, from mysterious HomePod handoff fails to Chromebook upgrade recommendations.
Leo shares his experience with the new iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Tinder Select's new $500/month premium dating service prompts disbelief - would you pay that much to find love?

What's the best replacement for an aging Pixelbook?

Dick DeBartolo returns from holiday toy showcase events - slime your Barbie with the new Barbie Pop Reveal toy and race Hot Wheels in augmented reality.

How to curb AirPods' aggressive automatic device switching.

How to fix issues connecting Apple devices to Wi-Fi 6E networks.

What are the best practices when setting up a new iPhone?

What is a 4K native" hard drive, and why are there incompatibilities mixing drives in RAID configurations

A follow-up caller shares Chromebrew, a package manager for Chrome OS.

Why Amazon Echo's 'Drop In' feature is excellent for chatting with elderly relatives.

Is there a way to easily identify different debit cards in Apple Pay that have identical card images?

How to share share a custom email domain.

Issues with iPhone handoff to a HomePod pair that is also paired with an Apple TV.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 29 min
September 17, 2023ATTG 1992: Gradually, Then Suddenly - New iPhones, NASA's UFO Report, Linux
The Justice Department is taking Google to court over whether Google has illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. Apple announced new iPhones this past week: should you upgrade to the iPhone 15 / 15 Pro? Plus, Rod Pyle stops by the show to talk about NASA's UFO report that came out.
U.S. blasts Google over paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were announced at Apple's event this past Tuesday.

How do I transfer the data from my old iPhone to my new one?

Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO Report.

A caller wonders why people don't acknowledge that Apple helped invent USB-C when Apple officially switched from lightning to USB-C with their latest iPhones.

What's better to upgrade to from an older iPhone: the iPhone 14 or iPhone 15? Mikah shares his thoughts on what to consider when making that decision.

Is there a good widget to install on my Windows machine to watch stock prices?

Why is my Pixel 6 not staying connected to my WiFi network?

A recommendation for having your headphones & speakers operate simultaneously.

Why did all my files get converted to a .rar file after cloning my hard drive?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Rod Pyle

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2 hr 15 min
September 10, 2023ATTG 1991: A Passel of Petabytes - Mechanical Keyboards, AirPods Pro, SIM Cards
Elon Musk's new biography from Walter Isaacson came out recently with some interesting information about Musk & Tesla. Is upgrading to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro from the 1st generation worth it? And why is my IP address showing me in a different location than where I am?
Takeaways from a new Elon Musk biography: Ukraine, Trump and more.

North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day.

5th Circuit rules Biden administration violated First Amendment.

Why is my internet connection so bad, and can I do anything to improve it?

Should I return my mechanical keyboard? How easy is it to replace the switches in it?

Is upgrading my 1st gen AirPods Pro to the 2nd generation worth it

Sam Abuelsamid and Elon Musk's biography.

Why are my Echo devices randomly switching to my guest network on my eero network?

How do I unlock my SIM card?

Why is my IP address showing me in a different location?

Why are my podcasts not staying synced with my iPhone and Apple Watch?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 27 min
September 03, 2023ATTG 1990: Fatal Error - RIP WordPad, Oppenheimer, Wireless Charging
Microsoft is killing WordPad after 28 years. Is there a workaround for using unsupported printers on a Chromebook? Should you switch to wireless charging? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about Oppenheimer and its dialogue, and Johnny Jet shares how he saved on his Spectrum bill!
Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows after 28 years.

Apple's September 12th event: iPhone 15 with a USB-C port.

Driverless taxis blocked ambulance and patient later died, San Francisco Fire Dept. says.

SpaceX sending iPhone Emergency SOS satellites to space.

Caltech drops calculus, chemistry, physics course requirements for admission.

What is the easiest way to pair your headphones to a TV?

How can I fix my old laser printer?

Are there any workarounds to setting up unsupported printers on Chromebooks?

Where is Linux storing my applications on the hard drive?

Scott Wilkinson and Oppenheimer's dialogue.

Why are my IR remotes and receivers not working?

What should one consider when installing in-home internet for a first-time home buyer?

What are some recommendations for DVRs with cable?

Johnny Jet and how to save on your Spectrum bill & Google's flight price guarantee.

Should I switch to wireless charging my devices rather than continue using wired cables?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 20 min
August 27, 2023ATTG 1989: Trouble-Free Frolicking - HDMI 2.0, EV Batteries, Apple's iOS 17
Will Apple's Boot Camp work on newer Mac computers? Dick DeBartolo shares the newer cover of the upcoming Mad Magazine and shares the Double Bubble Blaster. Which older iPhones will be supported with the upcoming iOS 17? Plus, some really geeky questions from callers!
The Silicon Valley elite who want to build a city from scratch.

Fifth Circuit says law enforcement doesn't need warrants to search phones at the border.

YouTube is testing a much smaller 'Skip Ads' button.

Can I still run Boot Camp on newer Mac computers?

What's the best way to convert my HDMI 2.0 signal to a 2.1 signal?

Dick DeBartolo and the Double Bubble Blaster.

How can I transfer files between two Linux servers?

Will the upcoming iOS 17 support my older iPhone?

Sam Abuelsamid and EV batteries.

How do you backup a website hosted on Amazon Web Services before taking it offline?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 28 min

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