Hands-On Tech (Video)

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Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes

November 27, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1948
The FCC has finally taken action against a mobile carrier for flouting its robocall rules. What's the future of Intel as more companies like Apple start to produce their own chips? Can you upgrade Microsoft Office on a laptop running Windows 8.1? Black Friday numbers are out! Is there an online service that can notify others when you pass away? How easy is it to access a deceased family member's Google account? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
The voice of TikTok.

You can no longer be fired for not having fun in France.

FCC taking has taken action on RoboCalls.

What's the future of Intel?

Sam Abuelsamid and the Genesis GV60.

What are my options for setting up a large group chat system for a local neighborhood?

Can I update Microsoft Office on a laptop running Windows 8.1?

Chris Marquardt and some photography basics.

How can you view your CPU usage on your Android devices?

Is there an easy way to detect GPS trackers on your vehicle?

Black Friday numbers are out!

Is there an online app or service notifying others if you pass away?

What Google Timeline can do to track you possibly.

Rod Pyle and Callisto.

How can I recover deleted phone contacts on my iPhone?

Is there a way to access a deceased user's Google account?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 31 min
November 26, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1947
Recovering access to a Facebook account with a Driver's License or ID. Hiding digital photos in the Google Photos app. Following the death of a loved one, gaining access to their locked Windows XP PC. Troubleshooting a perplexing Safari downloads problem. Finding a lost Windows user folder. Getting an internet connection in a metal building. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Foxconn protests: iPhone factory offers to pay its workers to quit and leave Zhengzhou campus | CNN Business

iPhone Delivery Delays Weigh on Apple Ahead of Holiday Season (AAPL) - Bloomberg

Elon Musk says Twitter will manually verify accounts again - The Verge

Elon Musk on Twitter: "Should Twitter offer a general amnesty to suspended accounts, provided that they have not broken the law or engaged in egregious spam?" / Twitter

Robocall-Enabling Provider Gets the Digital Death Penalty From the FCC | PCMag

FCC Seeks to Fill Challenging Gap in STIR/SHAKEN Robocall Defenses | Federal Communications Commission

How to Send Your Own Message to the iPad on Artemis 1 As It Orbits the Moon - The Mac Observer

Callisto | Lockheed Martin

Debut 2.0 Series | ELAC

Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password

AVS Forum - YouTube

Merry TubaChristmas Los Angeles

Why Facebook may ask you to upload an ID | Facebook Help Center

SSL Certificate Checker - Diagnostic Tool | DigiCert.com

Hide your sensitive photos & videos - Google Photos Help

L0phtCrack - Wikipedia

Yubico | YubiKey Strong Two-Factor Authentication

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel -

Change Privacy & Security settings on Mac - Apple Support

Fix User's Folder not Show Up/Disappearing in Windows 10 Error – EaseUS

How to Recover Your Lost Windows 10 User Profile

Windows 10's missing profile bug seems to have made a return - MSPoweruser

Naval Tactical Data System - Wikipedia

NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet PLP2000-100PAS - Best Buy

What Is Powerline Networking and How Do You Use It? | Digital Trends

Powerline | TP-Link

RadioLabs - The Wireless and Radio Experts - RadioLabs

Fun Fidgets! Some in the Fidget Advent Calendar & More Just Jammed In A Box! | Giz Wiz Biz

Dick DeBartolo - YouTube

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 40 min
November 20, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1946
Waymo's driverless rides in San Francisco, Elon Musk's possible intentions for Twitter's quality, searching for a good dash cam, verifying links on Mastodon, next steps when an iMac starts up slow, buying a docking station for a MacBook Air, and more! Plus, hanging out with Sam, Chris, and Rod!
Alphabet's Waymo recently got San Francisco's permission to provide driverless rides around the city. Waymo can't charge for those rides, though.

Tech companies continue to lay off many employees that they originally hired during their pandemic growth.

Twitter is a disaster right now, but Elon Musk may be intentionally driving it into the ground in order to get out of his unwanted situation.

What is a good dash cam, other than Owlcam, for keeping track of car accidents?

Sam Abuelsamid describes Waymo & Geely's upcoming "transportation-as-a-service" electric vehicle.

How can I properly verify myself on Mastodon via the HTML it asks me to paste?

If my 2017 iMac is slow to start up, should I completely erase the drive, ask for a repair, or look for a new Mac?

Ben is building a Linux-from-scratch install and Leo is very impressed!

Chris Marquardt chats about Lexica, DreamBooth, Astria, and AI Painter.

What's a great docking station for an M1 MacBook Air in order to avoid dongle life?

When moving to another country, how do I transport my financial stuff securely and efficiently?

What is the future of cryptocurrency and regulation after this recent FTX fiasco?

Rod Pyle talks about the Artemis 1 launch.

What kind of laptop specs should be sufficient for editing hi-res 4K video?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 39 min
November 19, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1945
Understanding and using Mastodon. Using a third-party repair service to fix a third-gen iPad. Saving contacts on iOS via the Mail app. Avoiding scams and phishing attempts on Venmo. Thoughts on TikTok data privacy. Disabling photo auto-syncing with Microsoft OneDrive. Understanding the benefits of paying for email. Exploring a complex phishing attempt with free physical hardware. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Hundreds of Twitter employees resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum - The Verge

CBS News Pauses Twitter Posts 'In Light of Uncertainty' Over Platform - Variety

Mastodon Help - Guide

Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse

Monoprice SB-300 Virtual Dolby Atmos 2.0Ch Soundbar, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Passthrough, eARC, Bluetooth, Optical, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com

Monoprice SB-600 Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Wireless Surround Speakers, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Pass-Through, eArc, Bluetooth, Toslink, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com

AVS Forum - YouTube

Speaker Deals & Sales - Premium Home Audio | Klipsch

Louis Rossmann - YouTube

VCC Board Repairs – iPhone Microsoldering & Data Recovery Services

The Secret Is Out! - TWiT.tv

Watch Out for This Popular Venmo Money Scam

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

Cross-country storm to threaten travel headaches around Thanksgiving | AccuWeather

AskTSA (@AskTSA) / Twitter

Apple celebrates the holiday season - Apple

How to stop syncing photos in camera roll..? - Microsoft Community

Amazon.com: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone: Updated, Simplified and Revised for iOS 12: 9781731457943: DeMuro, Rich: Books

You Can Never Have Enough Disco Lights! (Even in 2022) | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 52 min
November 13, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1944
Tech layoffs have begun in big tech companies. The fall of FTX. What alternatives to Slingbox are there right now? What to know about copyrighted music through YouTube. VR headset suggestions for kids. Why is my external monitor causing my application to crash when I plug it into my computer? Good big screen TVs for under 500 dollars. How can I update my older Macs to the newest operating systems? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Tech layoffs have begun at major tech companies: Meta has laid off over 10k+ workers & Twitter fired a large portion of its contract workers.

The crypto market has taken a huge hit with the fall of FTX.

Sam Abuelsamid and software-defined vehicles.

Is there anything available that is comparable to Slingbox as Slingbox has ceased operations??

Can you convert iMessage messages to pdf files on Windows? What are the best options for iCloud subscriptions?

What do I need to know about copywritten music on YouTube?

Chris Marquardt and The Subject.

What are some VR headset suggestions for kids?

The DISH Anywhere app: an alternative to the Slingbox?

Why is my external monitor causing an application to crash?

Why am I getting an audible humming noise from my audio interface?

Rod Pyle and the LOFTID mission.

What are some 55" TVs for around 500 dollars?

How can I update older Mac machines to the latest operating system?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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Code Comments
2 hr 34 min
November 12, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1943
Finding a new cybersecurity provider. Cleaning a laser printer and looking at the pros and cons of switching to an InkJet printer. Spam call warnings. The benefits and downfalls of hosting your own password manager. Understanding how AirTag tracking works over Bluetooth. Using "Hey Siri" with more than one device. Remembering to reboot when troubleshooting tech problems. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Meta is killing Portal and both its unreleased smartwatches - The Verge

Meta lays off 11,000 workers as it faces competition from TikTok - The Washington Post

2022 tech layoffs: The companies that have cut jobs this year

Internet Security for Your Business Devices | Spectrum Business

AVS Forum - YouTube

How to Clean Your Laser Printer and Toner Cartridges - Toner Buzz

Amazon.com: Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer

Amazon.com: Epson EcoTank ET-3830 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer

Comcast Rolls Out Nation's Largest Landline Voice Verified Caller ID Solution to Combat RobocallsCombating Spoofed Robocalls with Caller ID Authentication | Federal Communications Commission

KeePass Password Safe

pCloud - The Most Secure Cloud Storage

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

FTX says 'unauthorized transactions' drained millions from the exchange - The Verge

After Binance deal fails, FTX cryptocurrency investors' money in limbo - The Washington Post

Web3 is Going Just Great

Amazon.com: LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker

Apple wants to change Siri command to just 'Siri' - 9to5Mac

Amazon Echo - SNL - YouTube

Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support

Hate The End of Daylight Savings Time? | Giz Wiz Biz

'I Had Never Seen Anything Like It Before': Steve Martin on the Spark That Led Him to Become One of the Top Collectors of Australian Indigenous Art | Artnet News

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 45 min
November 06, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1942
Apple wants to simplify Siri by taking "Hey" out of the trigger phrase, Elon Musk slashes Twitter staff, recovering an external hard drive with proprietary connections, stopping automatic Windows updates, spotting online scams, and more!
Apple is reportedly working to simplify Siri's trigger phrase

Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform

Can I open up a WD MyPassport external hard drive and still connect to Sata?

Lucid UX 2.0 Lucid Air

wheelbearings.media

Airless Tires

Why won't Congress make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

Will TrueCrypt update automatically?

VeraCrypt

GRC InControl

How to tell if a suspicous message is a scam

Converting audio files

Spotting Twitter scams

Man busted in 2020 Twitter hack, bitcoin scam of Biden, Obama, Musk, Buffett accounts

Astronomers have detected another 'planet killer' asteroid. Could we miss one coming our way?

Space rock slams into Mars, forming a crater that revealed chunks of ice

nytimes.com/wirecutter TP-Link AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit WiFi 5 Router- (Archer C7)

UofSC discovery of widespread platinum may help solve Clovis people mystery

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 41 min
November 05, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1941
Picking the right service to create a blog and website. Troubleshooting poor WiFi connectivity in a home. Finding an alternative to Helm's personal email server. Tips on finding travel deals. Finding a Windows laptop. Improving audio dialogue when watching film and TV. Troubleshooting an old installation of Microsoft Office on a modern MacBook. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Richie's Plank Experience on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus

jack on Twitter

Albert J. Dunlap - Wikipedia

Astronomers Concerned About Candy Crush Drone Show Over NYC Night Sky

WordPress.com: Fast, Secure Managed WordPress Hosting

Blogger

Website Builder — Create a Website in Minutes — Squarespace

Tumblr

AVS Forum - YouTube

6P Color

TUF Gaming AX5400｜WiFi Routers｜ASUS Global

Nighthawk R7000 Router | NETGEAR

Wifi Analyzer - Apps on Google Play

Helm Shutdown FAQ – Helm Support

Facts about Google's acquisition of ITA Software

Track flights & prices - Computer - Travel Help

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

The Beatles: Get Back (TV Mini Series 2021) - IMDb

Lenovo ThinkCentre | M Series Desktop Computers | Lenovo US

Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)

Shop Wireless Sound Bars & Home Theater Systems | VIZIO

Install Office 2007

iWork - Apple

Office 365 Login | Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License (2-Pack) | StackSocial

Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft

How to remove Search Marquis browser hijacker on Mac | Trend Micro Help Center

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 46 min
October 30, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1940
Why do my phone calls go to voicemail without any call notification coming through? What is Apple's Private Relay, and is it a suitable replacement for a VPN? Why is my audio coming from my phone so low? What's a better operating system for older laptops: Chrome OS or Linux? What to know about generating QR codes. What should you look for when selecting a USB extension cable for your devices? Why did my photos disappear in my text messages after transferring my data from one phone to another? Plus, conversations with Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle!
Elon Musk and Twitter: what happens from here as Elon Musk officially buys Twitter.

What's going on with my Samsung S10e? My calls are suddenly going to voicemail directly without any notification coming through.

How does Apple's Private Relay feature work?

My audio is coming in low through my Moto G7 phone speakers. How can I fix this?

Is it better to run Chrome OS or a Linux operating system on older laptops?

My phone number suddenly is no longer in service after porting it to another carrier.

Chris Marquardt and Spooky Photography.

What are phone permissions, and how does it work on Android?

Generating QR codes correctly & safely.

Is there a device to detect an item, such as a key fob?

Rod Pyle and the independent study team on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).

What kind of USB hub should I get for my computer? What to look for when picking out USB-C extension cables?

Why did my photos disappear in my text messages when transferring data between my old Android phone to my new iPhone?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 31 min
October 29, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1939
Elon Musk owns Twitter... now what happens? Who is the real Chief TWiT? How to watch the World Series in 4K, what should I look for in a new laptop? Finding a Linux distro with customizable graphics drivers, setting up remote desktop for a small business, why you should bring your own charging brick when you travel, will a 5g phone get better reception when camping in remote areas? Leo's first impressions of the new Meta Quest Pro, wireless charging on the new iPhones, a useful travel charger from the GizWiz, and more!
Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge

AVS Forum - YouTube

How to watch the World Series in 4K | Digital Trends

Dell XPS Laptops - Dell Laptops | Dell USA

Laptops | Shop Laptops, 2 in 1s, & More | Lenovo US

Legion 5 Series Laptops | Gaming Laptops | Lenovo US

GitHub - Askannz/optimus-manager: A Linux program to handle GPU switching on Optimus laptops.

Pop!_OS by System76

Get started with the macOS client | Microsoft Learn

GRC | Port Authority, for Internet Port 3389

LogMeIn Remote Access | Secure Remote Software

TeamViewer: The Remote Desktop Software

Chrome Remote Desktop

How to Use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection | PCMag

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel -

2013 Roadtrek For Sale - Roadtrek RVs Near Me - RV Trader

Samsung Galaxy S9+ - Full phone specifications

What is a Hotspot? Mobile WiFi, Portable Devices & More | T-Mobile

Google Pixel 7 - Google Store

Richie's Plank Experience on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus

How to wirelessly charge your iPhone - Apple Support

Anker Wireless

Make MagSafe Yours | NOMAD

MagSafe - All Accessories - Apple

iMac 24-inch - Apple

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 41 min

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