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July 03, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1908
Why crackling audio might be coming from your speakers. How to re-tune television frequencies from your TV antenna nowadays? Should I upgrade to Windows 11 if I use screen reader programs? What can you do with old cellphones after their last-ever security patch? How to stop your Samsung TV from asking permission to use your remote control app on the iPhone. Can you get an external computer into the Surface Studio monitor? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle!
Why you might be getting crackling sounds coming from your speakers.

Sam Abuelsamid and Chevy's EV plans.

What are some cellphone options that have 4G only and an SD card slot?

Re-tuning television frequencies.

What are cookies and can cookies be compromised?

Can screen reader programs like JAWS handle Windows 11 currently?

Do old cellphones after their last-ever security patch have any other uses?

Why is my Samsung TV constantly asking permission to use the remote control app on my iPhone?

A follow-up to a previous question about Windows 11 & screen reader programs.

Can you get an external computer into the Surface Studio monitor?

Rod Pyle and the first images from the James Webb Telescope.

Touch-screen monitor suggestions.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 33 min
July 02, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1907
Setting up mail and contact sync on an iPhone. Replacing or repairing a MacBook Pro with a malfunctioning keyboard. Troubleshooting Wyze Cam connectivity issues. Sourcing parts for a custom-built PC. Using online manuals for family tech support. Unclogging an InkJet printer's printheads. Troubleshooting battery drain for a SimpliSafe keypad. Logging in to Gmail on an iPhone. Finding a replacement for Quickbooks. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet, Scott Wilkinson, and Dick Debartolo.
Ignoring the Jan. 6 hearings? Michael Luttig explains why you shouldn't. - The Washington Post

@judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) / Twitter

Gmail - Email by Google on the App Store

Add an email account to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

DM-50D - Pioneer DJ - USA

Turntables, Home Theater Surround Sound Speaker Systems and Home Audio Products | Fluance

MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Late 2013 Keyboard Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

Refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air Apple M1 Chip with 8‑Core CPU and 7‑Core GPU - Gold - Apple

Wyze Cam v3 | Wired Security Camera

How to reset your Wyze Cam v3 – Wyze

Amazon.com: 20Pcs Mounting Plastic Pins for Intel LGA 775 Socket CPU Cooler Heatsink Fans : Electronics

LGA 1366/Socket B Computer Fan/Heatsink Brackets and Accessories for sale | eBay

TCL Support

Amazon.com: Amazon Brand - Solimo 99% Isopropyl Alcohol For Technical Use, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) : Health & Household

SimpliSafe Home Security Systems | Wireless Home Security Alarms

‎Keypads drain batteries in 1 week | SimpliSafe Community

Use our built-in browser in QuickBooks Desktop

Invoice and Accounting Software for Small Businesses - FreshBooks

What's The Worst Thing About Having A Food Processor? | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 40 min
June 26, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1906
What equipment should I start with to do live video streams? Is it a problem if someone is using my YouTube TV service (knowingly) in a different location constantly? Issues with Adobe Premiere after a Windows 10 update and what could be causing that problem. How to verify an email account with an old phone number? WiFi or ethernet connection for streaming video content? Is there any potential problem accepting random friend requests on Facebook? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, Rod Pyle, and Dick DeBartolo on a rare Sunday appearance.
Netflix to add a lower-cost ad-supported tier.

Amazon is developing a feature to synthesize a person's voice through short audio clips to put in deceased relatives into your Amazon Echo?

Average U.S internet household uses a record average of 6 over-the-top streaming services.

What equipment should I get to start doing video livestreams?

Sam Abuelsamid and the Ford Driving Dynamic Lab.

YouTube TV & managing locations.

A Windows 10 update is causing issues with Adobe Premiere.

Is it worth updating to Windows 11 from Windows 10 currently?

What can a caller do to verify a Yahoo email account through a phone number they no longer use?

Chris Marquardt and used film cameras.

Should you have an ethernet connection for streaming video content, or is WiFi sufficient enough?

Suggested email services for easy use.

Is there a hazard to accepting a plethora of random Facebook friend requests?

Rod Pyle and the Jovian Vortex Hunter program & the 5-planet planetary alignment!

Dick DeBartolo and the Kodak Reelz Digitizer Converter.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, Rod Pyle, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 32 min
June 25, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1905
Privacy considerations for personal email domains. Choosing the perfect Apple Watch model for a birthday gift. Understanding QD-OLED and deciding which TV brand to choose. Praise for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Using Windows on an M1 Mac Studio Ultra. Finding a budget laptop for page design, email, and layout. Using an Android phone to set up an Apple Watch. Troubleshooting poor internet speeds with an ethernet-based network. Finding a TV with built-in Bluetooth output and doing something about those loud commercials on Hulu. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Scott Wilkinson.
Italy's data watchdog latest to warn over use of Google Analytics | TechCrunch

Google: Garante privacy stop all'uso degli Analytics. Dati trasferiti... - Garante Privacy

Opinion | We Need to Take Back Our Privacy - The New York Times

U.S. tech industry frets about handing data to states prosecuting abortion | Reuters

hip-dac2 by iFi audio - Our portable USB dac/amp. Listen to Spotify, Tidal on the move.

FiiO Q3 Headphone Amplifier High Resolution DSD512 | 768K/32Bit AK4462DAC with THX AAA amp Technology for Mobile Phone & PC with (2.5/3.5/4.4mm) Output - Newegg.com

Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular, 45mm Midnight Aluminium Case with Oat Milk/Lemon Zest Sport Loop - Apple

Making Singing Easier | VocalMist Portable Nebulizer

LCD vs. LED vs. Mini LED vs. OLED: A quick guide | Ars Technica

Four-Station Las Vegas Rollout Of ATSC 3.0 Marks Biggest Bet Yet For New Tech Standard

Airplane Geeks Podcast - The weekly podcast that explores and expands your passion for aviation.

12 Things in Travel You Need to Know Today - JohnnyJet.com

How clean is the air on planes?

Aranet - Smarter Than Others

(PDF) The on-board carbon dioxide concentrations and ventilation performance in passenger cabins of US domestic flights

The Mars Express spacecraft is finally getting a Windows 98 upgrade - The Verge

Parallels Desktop 16.5 for Mac Supports Both M1 and Intel Chips

Layout design and desktop publishing software | Adobe InDesign

Adobe PageMaker - Wikipedia

Dell XPS 15 Laptop | Dell USA

ASUS USA

Acer Aspire 5 | Windows Laptop | Acer United States

Google Pixel Watch - Google Store

Galaxy Watch4 Classic Smartwatch | Samsung US

Smart Watches - Fossil

VIZIO M-Series Quantum - 50 to 65 inch Smart 4K TVs | VIZIO

Loud Commercials | Federal Communications Commission

Sennheiser RS 2000 - Wireless TV Earphone Headphone Stereo

Roku TV | What Is Roku TV? | Roku

Hulu Support on Twitter: "Ads too loud? Learn about how YOU can help improve @hulu's Ad Volume Normalization here: http://hu.ly/xc3zR Thanks for your feedback! #hulu" / Twitter

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 40 min
June 19, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1904
- Meta is launching a clothing store for your avatars

- Verizon and AT&T delay 5g rollout near airports

- An Apple store votes to unionize

- A former Amazon Web Services employee was convicted for the Capital One data breach

- Sam Abuelsamid: In-cabin sensing is gaining attention

- Tools to help blind individuals

- Be My Eyes

- Seeing AI

- Would an iPhone SE still be able to view my security cameras?

- Getting internet to rural areas

- Chris Marquardt reviews your colorful photos

- Retrieving a deleted message

- Saving a live stream to your hard drive

- Does Microsoft Office still offer a perpetual license?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 31 min
June 18, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1903
Finding good hearing aids and preparing for a hearing exam. Troubleshooting internet speeds for a T-Mobile home internet connection. Exporting and printing multiple notes from an iPhone. Repurposing an old Chromebook from Dell. Migrating an iPhotos Photo Library to macOS's Photos app. Troubleshooting auto-launching apps on an LG G6. Using a Vizio soundbar with ARC and HDMI-CEC. Using an external SSD to run macOS. Recording an audio stream on iPad. Transferring files from an iPad to a Windows PC using AirDrop. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet, Scott Wilkinson, and Dick Debartolo.
Steam Deck™

Senators call for US to adopt common charger | TechCrunch

Letter to Department of Commerce on e-Waste

Elon Musk's plan is to run Twitter off the top of his head - The Verg

ReSound hearing aids and wireless accessories | ReSound US

Starkey | Find the Best Hearing Aid for You

S.670 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

Hearing aids, information on hearing loss and tinnitus | Oticon

Eargo Hearing Aid Products

Widex Hearing Aids & Hearing Care Solutions

Amazon.com: Windows 11 Tips and Tricks: Master Windows 11 in 3 Weeks eBook: Ganeshlal, Bhaju: Kindle Store

iMazing Store

Transfer iPhone, iPad or iPod touch notes to your Mac or PC computer

DB Browser for SQLite

Check when your Chromebook's updates will stop - Chromebook Help

harper on Twitter: "I thought planes were supposed to have good air circulation https://t.co/UeTnqCmwo4" / Twitter

Aranet4 - CO2 monitor

Import photos from another library in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

LG G6 Battery - iFixit Store

How to Control Which Apps Open on Android Startup - DroidViews

Vizio Sound Bar HDMI ARC Not Working: 7 Quick & Easy Fixes [2022]

How to enable HDMI-CEC and ARC on your TV | Official Roku Support

SuperDuper!

Take a screenshot or screen recording on iPad - Apple Support

ZOOM Recorders

LANDrop

LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN

I've Seen The Light!!! (And this isn't it.) | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 40 min
June 12, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1902
Google engineer claims that an AI chatbot is truly sentient. Leo's thoughts on the EU mandating USB-C charging ports on electronic devices. Some resources to help empower blind users. What causes the "This site can't be reached" error to occur in Google Chrome? Is a specific folder constantly appearing on my phone something to be concerned about? Why does my UI on my Android phone look so weird after updating to Android 12? Earbuds that are similar to the Google Pixel Buds. Plus, converstaions with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
WWDC 2022 recap.

Google engineer claims an AI chatbot is sentient.

Leo's thoughts on the EU mandating USB-C charging ports on electronic devices.

Sam Abuelsamid and Apple's self-driving vehicle...?

Resources to empower blind users.

Why a caller's new SSD is booting up so slowly.

What causes the "This site can't be reached" error in Google Chrome?

How is junk mail filtering into your inbox at times?

Chris Marquart and photo filters.

Is a folder that's constantly popping up in my phone a problem?

How to delete software from your computer?

Why is my Surface Pro battery draining so quickly when in sleep mode?

Why does my UI on my Android phone look so weird after upgrading to Android 12?

Is it worth setting up anti-virus software for an Android phone?

Rod Pyle and NASA & UFO's.

A reminder that 3G service is starting to become no longer supported on all cellphone carriers.

Earbud suggestions that are similar to the Google Pixel Buds.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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2 hr 46 min
June 11, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1901
Troubleshooting PIN login on Windows 10. Fixing flickering projectors with shielded cables. Ceasing Apple ID login prompts. Running Windows on an old Mac. The problems with sharing an iCloud account. Finding a solution for auto-playing music in the car. Troubleshooting the silent switch on an iPhone. Creating an app-specific password for Outlook and Gmail. Finding an iPhone with "Find My iPhone" turned off. Access remote files without using a server. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.
Apple unveils M2 with breakthrough performance and capabilities - Apple

MacBook Air with M2 chip - Apple

MacBook Pro 13-inch - Apple

Microcosm: The Quantum Revolution In Economics And Technology: Gilder, George: 9780671705923: Amazon.com: Books

Passkeys Overview - Apple Developer

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple

I have to enter my PIN constantly ...any ideas ...i can't find - Microsoft Community

Fix: Windows 10/11 PIN not working [Full Guide]

Import and export keychain items using Keychain Access on Mac - Apple Support

Move your iCloud Passwords from Safari to 1Password

Watch out for card skimming at the gas pump | Consumer Advice

Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support

Mac Specs, Prices, Answers, and Comparison: EveryMac.com, Est. 1996

What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support

iOS 16 Makes It Easier to Share Photos With Family Using New Shared iCloud Library - MacRumors

Import or export a vCard in Contacts on iCloud.com - Apple Support

‎A a a a a Very Good Song (Silent Track) - Single by Samir Mezrahi on Apple Music

How to stop your iPhone from auto-playing music in the car | iMore

How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support

Erase iPhone - Apple Support

Sign in with App Passwords - Gmail Help

How to set up a IMAP/SMTP password in Gmail

Using Microsoft Outlook With Gmail? Maybe Not After May 30 | Daves Computer Tips

Set up Gmail with a third-party email client - Google Workspace Admin Help

Manage files and folders in OneDrive

Here's really versatile external battery charger! PD 3.0 + QC 4.0 | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 30 min
June 05, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1900
A Right to Repair law passes in New York. What are some alternative scanner software? What's the best way to integrate a newer TV into an older receiver? Can you recover deleted emails in iCloud? Laptop recommendations for basic computing needs. What's the easiest way to move files from a laptop to your iPhone? Why are a caller's outbound cellphone calls constantly failing? 17" laptop & printer recommendations. Plus, catching up with Rod Pyle.
Right to Repair law passed in New York.

Right to Disconnect policy in Toronto.

32-bit vs 64-bit machines.

Alternative scanner software.

Integrating a new TV into an older receiver.

Troubleshooting internet connectivity in rural America.

Recovering deleted emails in iCloud.

An informative story from a caller about Mint Mobile and Twitter.

Laptop suggestions for basic computing needs.

Moving files from a laptop to your iPhone.

Rod Pyle and Voyager acting up & new moon suits.

Why is a caller's outbound cellphone calls failing constantly?

17" laptop & printer recommendations.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Rod Pyle

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2 hr 44 min
June 04, 2022Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1899
Upgrading an old PC for gaming. Improving the picture quality of an OLED TV. Shutting down an HP Spectre Laptop that refuses to completely power off. Finding a new laptop for video editing. Using an old PC as a network-attached storage device. Refilling SodaStream canisters. Troubleshooting Google's login sessions. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.
WWDC 2022: What to expect, iOS 16, new operating systems, redesigned MacBook Air, more - 9to5Mac

Mark Gurman on Twitter: "The new MacBook Air has been planned to launch at WWDC. I think the only way it doesn't is if the China factory shutdowns created such a supply and release date gap that it wouldn't make sense to announce it on Monday." / Twitter

New York state passes first electronics right-to-repair bill | Ars Technica

Learn About the Right to Repair — The Repair Association

iFixit: The Free Repair Manual

Windows 10 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Docs

AVS Forum

Projector & Smart Theater To Go | The Freestyle | Samsung US

HT2050A 1080p Home Theater Projector | BenQ US

Nebula Mars II Pro | Smart Portable Movie Projector

LG C2 77-Inch evo OLED TV (OLED77C2PUA) | LG USA

Amazon.com: Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark (UHD Blu-ray Disc) : Stacey Spears, Don Munsil, Stacey Spears: Movies & TV

Solved: HP Spectre will not shut down; shutdown causes reboot - HP Support Community - 7136403

Process Explorer - Windows Sysinternals | Microsoft Docs

How do I shut down or restart my Windows computer via command prompt? | Information Technology Services

What is Wake-on-LAN, and how to enable it in Windows 11 - OnMSFT.com

MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple

When Searching Hotels Don't Make This Common Mistake - JohnnyJet.com

Vacation Division: Designing Trips for You | TravelStore

Amazon S3 Glacier Storage Classes | AWS

Homepage - Wasabi

Use Your Old Mac as a Server or NAS Drive — Here's How

Robot's Tech Room - YouTube

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

Discover YubiKeys | Strong Two-Factor Authentication for Secure Login

Hot Weather's Coming — Help Is On The Way! | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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2 hr 40 min

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