Hands-On Tech (Video)

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Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes

June 11, 2023ATTG 1978: It's Made of People - Apple Vision Pro, Kindle Oasis, eBike Charging
Apple announced the Vision Pro AR headset at WWDC23.

It's the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking film Jurassic Park.

Why are subreddits like r/iPhone going private?

Why am I getting a bluescreen of death (BSOD) on my computer?

Can I use an AR/VR headset while visually impaired?

Sam Abuelsamid and the Combined Charging System.

Is the Kindle Oasis good for my elderly parents?

What kind of jobs should I look out for after getting my IT cert?

What is some good cellular coverage for when I travel to Japan? And is it safe for me to enter my password in my password manager while on open WiFi?

Can I charge my eBike at EV charging stations?

How should I back up my hard drive?

How can I run modern browsers on my 2008 iMac?

Why is the wrong album art popping up on my Apple Music app?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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2 hr 27 min
June 04, 2023ATTG 1977: Don't Forget to Thwock - Reddit API, Yahoo, Amazon Kindle Scribe
WWDC is this Monday. What will Apple announce at the event?

Reddit is charging for API access. With this API change, many subreddits are going dark to protest how this will affect 3rd party apps.

How can I delete my emails permanently from my Yahoo account?

A caller suggests how Susan from last week can shoot their family reunion interview.

Scott Wilkinson stops by to share some updates with him and his Club TWiT exclusive show, Home Theater Geeks!

A caller shares an excellent option for tracking your family heritage on the Mac.

Leo demos some notetaking apps & devices like the Amazon Kindle Scribe.

Johnny Jet and saving on car rentals & a new scam targeting seniors.

Why can't I print things from my smartphone or Chromebook?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 20 min
May 28, 2023ATTG 1976: 90 Magic Fists - Butterfly Keyboard, TLS/SSL Certs, June Oven
Apple's $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved.

Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for President on Twitter: it didn't go well.

Apple's 'My Photo Stream' service shutting down in July 2023.

Elon Musk's Neuralink wins FDA approval for human study of brain implants.

Why is the text on my 2017 iMac display so small?

How do I obtain a TLS/SSL certificate?

What's the best way to record a family reunion interview?

Dick DeBartolo and the ZVOX Speaker & Bryte Balance Smart Bed Mattress

What are some recommendations for a smart countertop oven?

How can I segment my internet?

Netflix might ruin password sharing for everyone.

What happens with quarantined malware when you uninstall a trial of anti-virus software?

What's happening with my Google Mini?

What are Leo's recommendations for DSLR cameras?

What are some good studio speaker monitors for home use?

Why is my camera not focusing correctly on action shots?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 36 min
May 21, 2023ATTG 1975: I'm Just Playing Snake - Neeva, Flipper Zero, Google Nest
AM Radio is being removed from cars.

Neeva is shutting down.

My Edifier Bluetooth speakers keep outputting audio from my neighbors. How can I keep others from connecting to my speakers?

How can I move files off my camera onto my phone directly without a computer or having to pull out the SD card every time?

Can I safely put a Ring doorbell camera on the door frame itself?

Leo shows off the Flipper Zero device.

Why is my laptop display not working after swapping my hard drive on my laptop?

Dr. Mom calls in to give an update on their previous problem.

Is there hearing aid tech that processes audio from your smartphone?

What is the best way to recover data off a dead hard drive?

Chris Marquardt and the FANCY assignment review.

Is the Google Nest system a good option for a WiFi system?

Google is supporting top-level domains of .zip and .mov. Why is there such an uproar over this decision from Google?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 29 min
May 14, 2023ATTG 1974: I'm a G-Noob! - Linux, Tears of the Kingdom, MVNO Providers
Elon Musk appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter's new chief.

Once a week in the US, there's a lithium-ion incident on an airplane.

Why aren't there cellular radios in laptops?

What Linux distro should you use for a MacBook laptop?

How can I install applications in Linux Mint?

Sam Abuelsamid and EV vehicles and the Alfa Romeo.

How can I adjust the icon sizes on my iPad?

Why am I not getting notifications when I get a text on my phone?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hands-on.

Is it worth switching to an MVNO service? What advantages do you get from having an MVNO provider?

Why am I getting frame drops during video playback on my Linux laptop?

What are some options to get kids to learn programming?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and John Ashley

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2 hr 24 min
May 07, 2023ATTG 1973: If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium - EU & Apple, F1 Racing, Private Wi-Fi Address
EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones.

Def Con to set thousands of hackers loose on LLMs.

Sport shooting competition created in Fortnite added to Olympic Esports Series 2023.

Why is my backup being rescheduled constantly with iMazing?

Is there a website or software that will tell me what software won't work after updating my operating system?

Julian calls to share some great resources for those who are blind.

Scott Wilkinson joins the show today to talk about YouTube experimenting with picture quality enhancements.

James calls in to talk with Leo about F1 racing! And to ask Leo how he watches the races as well.

Why is my router acting up when using Private Wi-Fi Address with my iPhone?

Can I use my laptop closed with an external display?

Johnny Jet and the new Airbnb Rooms.

What is causing my Sonos player to not respond to me adjusting its volume?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 17 min
April 30, 2023ATTG 1972: Truthful Hyperbole - BlueSky, SpaceX Rocket, Apple Watch
What is BlueSky? Is it here to overtake Twitter?

Wikipedia will not perform age checks in coordination with the Online Safety Bill that's currently before Parliament.

Rod Pyle joins the show to talk about SpaceX's rocket launch that suffered a "rapid unscheduled disassembly".

A viewer has a question about their sound system placement within their entertainment setup.

Is it better to own your own modem rather than rent one from your cable provider?

What are some recommendations for a file-transfer protocol client & HTML editor for the Mac operating system?

What movies or documentaries would Leo and Mikah recommend that covers old and nostalgic technologies?

A beginner's introduction to the Raspberry Pi.

What are some recommendations for a video smart camera system?

How can Apple expand or innovate on how the Apple Watch monitors one's health?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Rod Pyle

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2 hr 11 min
April 23, 2023ATTG 1971: Sweet Tea & Pecan Pie - Al Jaffee, Bluetooth Smart Lights?, TLP Linux
Leo Laporte has returned from his trip! He shares what tech he ended up using during the trip.

Dick DeBartolo joins us to talk about the gadget of the week: the Anker M650 Wireless Microphone!

Why are most modems for you to rent by providers such as Comcast so sub-par?

Are there smart lights out there that use Bluetooth?

Leo shows off the Inky Impression 7.3" Color Display.

Why is my laptop with Linux installed on it going through my battery quickly?

How do I disable iCloud Desktop & Documents syncing without losing all my files and folders on my desktop?

Is there any reason not to continue using Apple's Airport Extremes / Expresses?

Why am I getting a certificate error when listening to TWiT podcasts?

Over-50 gamers feel overlooked, study finds.

Should I get rid of my old Sonos V1 hardware that I haven't used in some time?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 20 min
April 16, 2023ATTG 1970: My Eyes Are In Landscape - QD-OLED, HBO Max Is 'Max', Gmail
Scott Wilkinson is here to host the show with Mikah! Scott talks about QD-Oled TVs.

What's a good brand of TVs that I can buy? Should I go for a bigger TV?

FBI is now warning about using USB charging ports at public spaces like airports. What can I do to protect my device when using these public ports?

What should I upgrade first: my TV, or my receiver? Is it better for me to upgrade both at the same time?

Mikah and Scott talk about HBO Max rebranding its streaming service to just Max.

What's a good smart home system that can be installed in my home? And why did my YouTube channel get suspended randomly?

Chris Marquardt and the assignment review of Perfect!

Should I switch from the LG brand of TVs over to the Sony lineup?

What equipment do I need to listen to Apple's Hi-Res Lossless format?

I need to replace my Blu-Ray player. What are some recommendations for Blu-Ray players nowadays?

How can I delete my Gmail emails all at once?

I'm looking to switch over to Verizon as my cellular provider. How might my streamed videos from Verizon look on a 4k television?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 21 min
April 09, 2023ATTG 1969: The Dog in My Handbag - Apple Shortcuts, iPhone Photos, M2 MacBook Air
macOS keyboard shortcuts, the shortcuts app, and Dropbox automation.

Is there a method, or even an app, I can use to delete & sort photos on my iPhone?

How can I create and add a shortcut for my Apple HomePod?

Is there a way to see a list of upcoming podcast episodes in the Apple Podcast app?

What are some ways to easily keep track of shows automatically that I've watched on my Apple TV?

Is there an external headset amplifier that one could use to hear better during phone calls for those hard of hearing?

My MacBook is slower after updating the operating system when searching for things on my laptop. What can I do to speed up my laptop?

Quick PSA: let your phones charge overnight!

Mikah shows off the Satechi 200W USB Charger.

Is there a way to synchronize two Apple laptops with one another?

Is it worth upgrading to the M2 MacBook Air?

What would Mikah and Rosemary recommend more in buying: the iPad Pro 11 or the M1 iPad Air?

Why am I being asked to unlock my iPhone first when asking Siri on my Apple Watch to respond to a text?

Can I use 2FA without a cell phone?

How can my goddaughter communicate with her friends easily when she is on an iPad, and her friends are on Android devices?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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2 hr 11 min

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