Hands-On Tech (Video)

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August 14, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1918
Google fines over $40M for misleading settings for data collection. Why Android Auto isn't working with older Android phones anymore. Microphone suggestions for smartphones. Suggestions for gaming laptops on a budget. Getting comfortable with pro-level cameras. How can I bypass hard drive passwords? Are there general concerns with TikTok? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle!
A breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy.

Google is fined a little over $40M for misleading data collection settings.

NASA is sending an iPad with Alexa to the moon!

Issues with Android Auto & older Android phones.

Sam Abuelsamid & the GM OnStar mandatory subscription for 2023 models.

Microphones for smartphones.

Why is the HDR toggle missing on Windows 10?

Some information about calling 911 from a caller.

Gaming laptops on a budget.

Volume issues in Windows.

Getting comfortable with pro-level cameras.

Bypassing set hard drive passwords.

Rod Pyle is calling in from the Arctic Circle yet again! He talks about how things are going for him during his expedition in the arctic.

Should I use a provided modem by my internet provider, or should I get my own modem to connect to the internet?

Are there concerns with TikTok?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 31 min
August 13, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1917
Recovering data from a corrupted SD card. Regaining access to a hacked Yahoo email address. Finding a digital camera in the range of $500 to $600. Publishing video on Instagram. Picking the right Linux laptop. Updating Windows 7 to the latest supported version. Understanding the difference between QLED and OLED. Using the Tor browser on a flash drive connected to a Linux laptop. Troubleshooting a Tracphone Android phone that won't connect to the internet over cellular. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Left-Handers Day, August 13th - Official Site #lefthandersday

"Wrong number" text message scams are surging

Microsoft urges Windows users to run patch for DogWalk zero-day exploit | Computerworld

Dev Null - Wikipedia

Free Memory Card Recovery Software for SD Card Recovery - EaseUS

Download Recuva | Recover deleted files, free!

2022 Laser TV Showdown | Ultra Short Throw Projector Shootout Winner

Cinema in Your Living Room and Office - Formovie Global

Recover Yahoo account: password, with & without phone number

Yahoo Mail - Account Recovery

Fastmail | We Respect Your Privacy & Put You in Control

T90 - Canon Camera Museum

Pixel 6a - Google Store

Videos | Instagram Help Center

Poseidon AmphibWorks | StartEngine

Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel

Amazon.com: Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger and Maintainer

Framework | Introducing the new and upgraded Framework Laptop

System76 - Linux Laptops, Desktops, and Servers

Linux Workstations, Laptops, and Desktops | Dell USA

Best Linux Laptops And Computers For 2022 | Ubuntu Laptop | Lenovo US

Home - Linux Mint

Microsoft Update Catalog

The Last Windows 7 ISO You'll Ever Need: How to Slipstream the Convenience Rollup

QLED vs. OLED TVs: Which TV Technology Is Better in 2022? - CNET

What Is Full-Array Local Dimming?

Tor Project | How to install Tor

Solved: Samsung Galaxy A51 unable to use Mobile Data on Tr... - Samsung Community - 1805554

Switch between 2G/3G/4G - Samsung Android - Android 5.0 - Device Guides

Hammacher Schlemmer - The Unexpected Gifts -Hammacher Schlemmer

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 39 min
August 07, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1916
Gadget planned obsolescence and e-waste, apps for writing books, how to play PC games on Mac, streaming home movies to friends and family, problems connecting modems to routers, customizable keyboards on Android, 2023 solar eclipse in the US, smart speaker recommendations, and more of your calls. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid about EV tax credits, Chris Marquardt on OpenAI's DALL·E 2, and Rod Pyle with NASA's Haughton-Mars Project.
Citing danger of 'ink spills' Epson programs end of life for some printers

Electronics are built with death dates. Let's not keep them a secret.

Bill Gates: We're on the Verge of a Remarkable Moment for Congress and the Country

French Scientist's Photo of 'Distant Star' Was Actually Chorizo

How to play Stray and other PC games on Mac

Sam Abuelsamid talks about EV tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act

Microsoft Word alternatives for writing books and novels

'Cancel Culture' and social media

How to stream and share home videos

Chris Marquardt shows off OpenAI's DALL·E 2, an AI system that can create realistic images and art from a description in natural language.

Problems connecting CenturyLink fiber modem to a home router

Android keyboard apps and custom keyboard layouts

2023's solar eclipse in the United States

Rod Pyle calls in from the Arctic Circle to talk about NASA's Haughton-Mars Project

Smart speaker suggestions for the home theater

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 29 min
August 06, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1915
The best place to post and share videos online. Finding a laptop keyboard with enough key travel. Using an external display with an iPad. Troubleshooting location errors on a PC after moving to a new state. Recovering data from an Android smartphone. Troubleshooting two-factor authentication on Facebook. Understanding photo backup solutions for iPhone. Restoring macOS on a MacBook that won't boot. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Amazon to Acquire One Medical Clinics in $3.9 Billion Deal - The New York Times

Amazon wants to map your home, so it bought iRobot - The Verge

Amazon.com: Amazon Sidewalk: Amazon Devices & Accessories

YouTube

TikTok - Make Your Day

Instagram

VE's TV Shootout® Evaluation - Value Electronics

Help Guide | Using the TV as a center speaker (only models with TV center speaker mode)

ThinkPad | Mobile workstations, laptops, & 2-in-1s for your business | Lenovo US

Are there any laptops with decent keyboards? | Technology | The Guardian

Light & Magic | Disney+ Originals

USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter - Apple

GlobalEntryNow! (@GlobalEntryNow) / Twitter

EaseUS® MobiSaver - iPhone data recovery for Windows and Mac

What to do if you can't log in with two-factor authentication on Facebook | Facebook Help Center

Facebook 2FA is stuck in a loop and I have tried everything I can to get back into my account : facebook

How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

My 40 Year Old Verizon Landline Is Now Wireless! | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 37 min
July 31, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1914
Should I go with the latest and great phone, or is last year's model just as good? Why is my computer crashing when using iMovie? The new text scamming that is happening. Alternatives to Microsoft Word. Space! Vintage Macs and PCs. How do you change the default location of saved scanned documents? NAS recommendations. Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt!
"How to relive the pleasures of a landline."

A slightly older phone or the latest and greatest when upgrading a phone?

Sam Abuelsmaid and the Ford Lightning vs. Rivian R1T electric trucks.

Why is my computer crashing when using iMovie & what Mac computer to upgrade to?

The new text scam.

Why is Microsoft Word slowing down suddenly, and what are some alternatives to Microsoft Word?

Chris Marquardt and the Beautiful Assignment Review.

Spaaaaaaaceeeee!

Why are my photos not being sent to my iCloud & Mac suddenly?

Vintage Macs, PCs, and the value of older computers.

Changing the default location of your HP scanner for saving scanned documents.

NAS recommendations.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 29 min
July 30, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1913
Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep crashing, finding an on-site replacement for cloud-based and consumer-focused security cameras, fixing black thumbnails for videos stored in Google Photos. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
Senate passes $280 billion chip manufacturing bill - Protocol

Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023 - The Verge

Apple announces $83B fiscal third quarter – Six Colors

Twitter is raising the Blue subscription price from $2.99 to $4.99 monthly - The Verge

Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2022 earnings

David Bohrman Creates "The Site", the First TV Show to Feature a Character Animated in Real Time : History of Information

iPhone SE 2020 Battery Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

About genuine iPhone batteries - Apple Support

Who Will Be Crowned King? 2022 Value Electronics 4K TV Shootout - YouTube

The FCC's Push to Combat Robocalls & Spoofing | Federal Communications Commission

National Do Not Call Registry

ROAM Luggage - Premium Customizable Suitcases Made in the USA

BlueRibbon Bags

aha! Air Hotel Adventure is a Reno-Tahoe based airline serving West Coast destinations.

Open Broadcaster Software | OBS

Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free

Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac

Logitech C920s PRO Full HD Webcam with Privacy Shutter

Flurry (AMD) – ViprTech

Apex Legends - Best settings for Apex Legends on PC

Swimply - Rent private pools by the hour

Firewalla Gold: Multi-Gigabit Cyber Security Firewall & Router Protect | Firewalla

Reolink: Global Innovator in Smart Home Security and Camera Solutions

Synology Incorporated

Ubiquiti - Simplifying IT

All "video" thumbnail in "Google photos" are black !! - Google Photos Community

How to Set Video Thumbnails? - Google Photos Community

Edit your videos - Android - Google Photos Help

Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 44 min
July 23, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1912
Fixing a loose Lightning Connector in an iPhone, converting cassette tapes to digital audio files, publishing music videos online, researching OLED and Quantum Dot technology, understanding upgrade hesitancy, finding a better green screen solution, getting the best sound from TiVo and Sonos, finding a replacement remote for the Roku TV, troubleshooting missed texts on iPhone, advice for buying a Mac Mini, transferring email systems from Windows to macOS, sharing files and texts on Zoom using Zoom's mobile app, finding an Android app that tracks new movie and TV show releases, regaining access to a breached Square account. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
iPhone 11 Lightning Connector Assembly Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad or iPod with your computer – Apple Support (UK)

Scott Wilkinson interviews Peter Palomaki of Palomaki Consulting on tearing down TVs

Listening to vinyl with a phono preamp and a Bluetooth amplifier

Microsoft to offer paid Windows 7 Extended Security Updates

Cassette to Digital Converter

Stream and listen to music online for free with SoundCloud

ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design

Playbar: Wireless Soundbar (Refurbished) | Sonos

Replacement Roku remotes

What should I do if I'm having problems with iMessage? - TracFone Wireless

Type-C Aluminum Stand for Mac Mini - Hub/Docking Station - Satechi

Moving Thunderbird Data to a New Computer | Thunderbird Help

Mac mini M2: release date, specs, and rumours | Macworld

Using file sharing integrations – Zoom Support

Taste: Movie & TV Suggestions - Apps on Google Play

TV Time - Track Shows & Movies - Apps on Google Play

Contact Us | Square Support Center - US

The GizWiz: The Uncanny Brands Star Wars Darth Vader Halo Toaster

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 38 min
July 16, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1911
Sorting and cleaning up Chrome bookmarks. Playing HDR Blu-ray content on macOS. Finding the best smartphone for phone calls. Speeding up a slow computer. Finding a replacement smart home hub for the Wink Hub. Troubleshooting driver installation issues on Windows 10. Choosing the best ebook format. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
BMW starts selling heated seat subscriptions for $18 a month - The Verge

Sprucemarks - Chrome Web Store

SuperSorter - Chrome Web Store

Play HDR video on Mac - Apple Support

Best business smartphones 2022: Apple / Android work phones | TechRadar

BMW is going all-in on in-car microtransactions - The Verge

The future of cars is a subscription nightmare - The Verge

Why BMW is offering heated seats on a monthly subscription - CNN

AVS Forum

AVSForum Tech Talk with Scott Wilkinson Episode 6: Andrew Jones of MoFi Electronics | AVS Forum

HTotM - May 2022 AVS Forum Home Theater of the Month Powered by Anthem | AVS Forum

Flighty — A new way to track flights

Apple Configurator - Official Apple Support

How to Beat the Madness at Toronto's Pearson International Airport - JohnnyJet.com

Check your network connection status

What the Heck Is It? | Giz Wiz Biz

Lenovo ThinkPad Repair - iFixit

Homey - A Better Smart Home

Roku Ultra 2022 w/ Dolby Vision®/ HDR10 + /4K (four times the resolution of HD.) - YouTube

4K CABVIEW Bar - Bijelo Polje -102 tunnels -96 bridges -1029m altitude change from Sea to Mountains - YouTube

CleanMy PC: Best PC Cleaner. Optimize and Clean My PC.

EPUB - Wikipedia

Build With Matter | Smart Home Device Solution - CSA-IOT

VLC: Official site - Free multimedia solutions for all OS! - VideoLAN

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 44 min
July 10, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1910
Apple has opened orders for the new MacBook Air with an M2 chip, but depending on which one you get, it may take a while to get to you. How can you scale the resolution on a monitor to read the text more easily? Why does it seem that newer modem routers die off after only so long? AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon? A caller is having issues with their emails syncing across multiple computers. What are the best options for recording and sharing a video call? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Apple opened orders for new MacBook Air with M2 chip.

How to re-scale a computer monitor's resolution to read the text more easily?

Sam Abuelsamid and some listener car questions.

Is there an inherent problem with newer modem routers that causes them to die after a year? Is it better to get a stand-alone modem and router?

Soundbar recommendations from a caller.

What's the best mobile network to be on? It may come down to where you're located and the coverage in your area.

Chris Marquardt and the James Webb telescope.

What is IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), and why a callers' emails are not syncing across other devices?

Radio stations & their apps.

Rod Pyle and the OSIRIS-REx mission.

Best options for recording & sharing a video call.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 24 min
July 09, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1909
Finding a projector with enough brightness for outdoor use. What to do before upgrading to a new Android phone. Finding the right display for a Mac Studio and understanding the difference between 4K and 5K display scaling. A reminder about the value of mid-tier Samsung phones. Troubleshooting HDMI-CEC, HDMI ARC, and sound bar output. Some travel tips from Airplane Geeks' Micah Engber. Understanding the FIDO alliance and our password-less future. A comment on medical diagnostics companies and privacy concerns. Troubleshooting an illegitimate ban on Facebook Marketplace. Plus, a conversation with Dick Debartolo.
Elon Musk notifies Twitter he is terminating deal

SEC Filing

The Best Projectors for 2022 | PCMag

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 case information leaks | Android Central

Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Flip 4 Official Cases Appear Online

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 — everything we know so far | Tom's Guide

Mac external displays for designers and developers, part 2

Amazon.com: Cable Matters USB C to DisplayPort 1.4 Cable (USB-C to DisplayPort Cable, USB C to DP Cable) Supporting 8K 60Hz in Black 6 ft - Thunderbolt 4 /USB4 /Thunderbolt 3 Compatible with MacBook Pro Dell XPS : Electronics

Why NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Matters So Much | Quanta Magazine

Galaxy S20 FE 5G | Fan Edition | Samsung US

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung US

Expert RAW

Use Anynet+ on your TV or projector

Amazon.com: [Ultra High-Speed HDMI Certified] Cable Matters 3-Pack 48Gbps 8K HDMI Cable 6.6 ft / 2m with 8K@120Hz, 4K@240Hz and HDR Support for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, RTX3080/3090, RX 6800/6900, Apple TV, and More : Electronics

About 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision on your Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

Airline SAS clashes with striking pilots over U.S. bankruptcy filing | Reuters

Travel Insurance Quotes - Compare & Buy Trip Insurance

More than 300 Virginia state employees resign as telework option ends - Washington Times

FIDO2 - FIDO Alliance

How ID.me's Face Recognition for IRS, Unemployment Works

Apple expands commitment to protect users from mercenary spyware - Apple

Are there only bots on Facebook marketplace?? : FacebookMarketplace

Potential Facebook Marketplace Ban Fix: Flipping

How to set up two-factor authentication for Facebook | iMore

Shake & Wake! For Folks Who Need Help Waking Up. | Giz Wiz Biz

Clocky, the original alarm clock on wheels (loud)

Amazon.com: Tiangtech Novelty Digital LED Alarm Clock Gadget Run Away Flying/Rolling Helicopter Chopper Propeller Clock Creative gift : Home & Kitchen

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 29 min

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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-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered.

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