Hands-On Tech (Video)

Hands-On Tech (Video)

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Hands-On Tech (Video) episodes

  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1710

    Passwords constantly changing.

    Could 5G interfere with WiFi signal, why Libre Office isn't reading one's database files, waiting to buy a new MacBook Pro after Apple's Silicon chip announcement, wireless charger options, why a Roku device is turning on a TV automatically, getting cell service in a dead zone, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Sponsors:

    • mintmobile.com/techguy
    • Melissa.com/twit
    • 2 hr 15 min
    • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1709

      A bug in iOS could expose your clipboard to other applications, finding a good outdoor camera, understanding how to use reviews to make the right purchases, backing up your Google Photos to another cloud service, troubleshooting Google Chrome crashes, the best microphone for podcasting, inkjet printers vs. laser printers, and more of your calls!

      Host: Leo Laporte

      Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

      Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

      For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

      Sponsors:

      • twit.cachefly.com
      • LastPass.com/twit
      • simplisafe.com/twit
      • 2 hr 25 min
      • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1708

        Staying connected while traveling the country.

        Troubleshooting a laptop unable to connect to the Internet, Chromebook options, why a caller has to boot up their PC twice, why Windows Defender the only anti-virus software you really need on your Windows machine, troubleshooting an eero router, Sam Abuelsamid and the OTA Ford F150, Chris Marquardt and PickOnePhoto, and more of your calls!

        Host: Leo Laporte

        Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

        Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

        For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

        1 hr 58 min
      • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1707

        Apple announces a big change to future Macs, Microsoft announces the closure of all Microsoft stores, buying a quadcopter, finding the right colors for your website, troubleshooting bad call audio on Bluetooth headphones, travel policy updates with Johnny Jet, troubleshooting a game controller on a PC, finding the right drone/quadcopter for a beginner, are watching YouTube ads helping creators? Finding a laptop for photo editing, the GizWiz has a toothbrush with games and more of your calls!

        Host: Leo Laporte

        Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

        Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

        For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

        2 hr 16 min
      • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1706

        Capturing a 360-degree image & your data on the dark web.

        Good Chromeboxes for under 500, finding out if your computer needs a "tune-up," good options to learn computer science and coding online, free backup options to iDrive, should one install the Windows 10 2004 update or no, regaining access to one's data within a new user account in Windows, and more of your calls!

        Host: Leo Laporte

        Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

        Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

        For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

        2 hr 10 min
      • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1705

        What will Apple announce at this week's virtual event? Wireless earbud alternatives to AirPods, getting data off an encrypted external drive, using iCloud to free up space on your iPhone, is Sony Xperia a good Android phone? Is the Windows 10 upgrade still free? And more of your calls!

        Host: Leo Laporte

        Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

        Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

        For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

        Sponsors:

        • GetRoman.com/TECHGUY
        • expressvpn.com/techguy
        • 2 hr 27 min
        • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1704

          Zoom security and Android questions.

          Unable to read email text in Apple Mail, setting up a webcam for video conferencing, using Zoom in Linux, streaming content from an Android tablet, Windows 10 boot issues after update 2004, and more of your calls!

          Host: Leo Laporte

          Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

          Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

          For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

          Sponsors:

          • manscaped.com code TECHGUY
          • linkedinlearning.com/techguy
          • LastPass.com/twit
          • 2 hr 18 min
          • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1703

            Sony's Playstation 5 announcement, getting data off an old computer drive, GPS for kids, connecting an old Atari to a new TV, Father's day TV deals with Scott Wilkinson, is a VR headset good for regular computing? Recording a ringtone with your phone, troubleshooting bad image quality on a TV, does my computer have ransomware? Fixing a keyboard that repeats letters, connecting an iPad or iPhone to a monitor, and more of your calls!

            Host: Leo Laporte

            Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

            Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

            For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

            Sponsors:

            • linkedinlearning.com/techguy
            • LastPass.com/twit
            • 2 hr 21 min
            • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1702

              Adding details into a photo's file data.

              Troubleshooting a newly built PC, what is NextDNS and using it effectively, software suggestions to capture VHS video, recovering a master password, best video conferencing tool for musicians, controlling your Chromecast with a Chromebook, and more of your calls!

              Host: Leo Laporte

              Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

              Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

              For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

              Sponsors:

              • twit.cachefly.com
              • Epson.com/ecotankleo
              • 2 hr 9 min
              • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1701

                YouTube stars vs. movie stars, trouble logging into Gmail, can a QLED give you a headache? Scott Wilkinson is impressed by a Bluetooth speaker, adding a third monitor with USB-C, is an iMac Pro too much for my needs? Is it safe to travel yet? Can you trust your router? The GizWiz get s ripped off, and more of your calls!

                Host: Leo Laporte

                Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

                Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

                For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

                Sponsors:

                • simplisafe.com/twit
                • WWT.COM/TWIT1
                • 2 hr 21 min

                About Hands-On Tech (Video)

                From the publisher's feed

                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.

                Submit your tech queries through email at [email protected] or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air!

                Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence!

                You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month.

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