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November 03Episode 190 - New Day, Same Show
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 190 - New Day, Same Show
Recorded Tuesday October 27, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
Apple's Pro & Tell Event is 10/28 - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/73
New MBP M6 & iMac, and a New iPad mini - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/72
Apple Should Apologize - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/71
Possible Cause to cracked screens - Larry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtP7Q9Io90I&t=6s
Apple Responds to Cracked Screens - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/6z
Apple Accidentally reveals Google AI Competitor - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/6y
AI Segment
Exploring Apple's on-device model - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/6x
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
GoogleBooks are a disaster - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/6w, http://itgw.tny.cc/6v
Google broke its Biggest Promise About G-Mail - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/6t
Samsung ramping down Galaxy A Handsets - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/6s
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Report Claims MS uses "Dark Patterns" to force people to Edge - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/6r
MS found another way to put ads in Win11 - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/6q
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Pin Important Tabs in Safari
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Joel
baleaf Men's Fleece Running Hoodie Thermal Lightweight Hooded Sweatshirts - $36 http://itgw.tny.cc/6p
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1 hr 46 min
October 23 Episode 189 - Wait, John and Mark did WHAT?!
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 189 - Wait, John and Mark did WHAT?!
Recorded Sunday October 18, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
iPhone Duo Pre Orders Begin and sell out quickly may be a Huge Mistake - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/6n
Apple Retail employees told to discourage in-store Purchases of iPhone Duo - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/6m
Apple closes above $5T in Market Cap - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/6k
Siri AI confirmed NOT to come to original HomePod mini - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/6j
Apple's Password Reset process is horrible - Chris NO URL
AI Segment
Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/6h
Hell has frozen over: Apple & Meta team up to make Muse run on Mac - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/6g
Google to remove free access to Gemini Flash & Pro - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/6f
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Android XR Smartglasses to Lauch in November - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/6e
Who is the Google Book actually for? - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/6d
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
MS Windows updates may trigger Remote Desktop failures - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/6c
Ubuntu 26.10 Released - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/6b
12 Years of Windows Insider celebrated with 10 new Wallpapers http://itgw.tny.cc/6a
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Larry
Should I Use a VPN?
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Chris
XtraFinder - $4.99 http://itgw.tny.cc/69
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1 hr 59 min
October 14Episode 188 - It Starts at What?
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 188 - It Starts at What?
Recorded Sunday October 11, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
Apple Home Hub announcement 10/13 with A18 chip - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/68
AVP might still have some life left in it - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/67
iPhone Duo to allow for custom Boot Screens - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/66
iPhone Duo could cost a lot less on AT&T - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/65
AI Segment
OpenAI's revenue is $20B less than reported - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/64
Anthropic releases Haiku 5.5 - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/63
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Amazon Alexa Tablet gives iPad some Competition - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/62
What does Amazon know about you? - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/61
Customers are returning their GoogleBooks - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/60
Pixel Buds 2 Pro has 5 new Features - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/5z
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Surface Laptop Ultra Pricing Starts at $2749.99 (and up to $5949.99) - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/5y
Microsoft offering up to $1000 to switch from Mac to Surface Laptop Ultra - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/5x
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Use Quick Look for Instant Previews
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Larry
Apple MagSafe Charger - $30.99 (21% less expensive than from Apple) http://itgw.tny.cc/5w
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1 hr 47 min
October 08Episode 187 - I'm not happy with it, and I'm Changing it, so get over it.
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 187 - I'm not happy with it, and I'm Changing it, so get over it.
Recorded Sunday October 04, 2026 - Live from iTechGear South
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
Apple's "Secret," New Device is a Challenge to Amazon - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/5v, http://itgw.tny.cc/5t
Apple Confirms AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Hardware Issues may require replacement - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/5s
Apple to change "Full Disk Access" rules due to AI Agents - Chris
http://itgw.tny.cc/5r, http://itgw.tny.cc/5q
AI Segment
In Light of Recent AI Breaches, Security Concerns Raised - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/5p, http://itgw.tny.cc/5n, http://itgw.tny.cc/5m
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Mobile Segment
TX School District ditches Chromebooks for Macbook Neo and iPads - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/5k
HP's MBN competitor is $699 with an OLED display and plenty of catches - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/5j
Amazon Updates its Kindle Lineup - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/5h, http://itgw.tny.cc/5g
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Windows 26H2 Arrives - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/5f
Surface Event on 10/7 to focus on Surface Laptop Ultra and Nvidia RTX - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/5e
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Customize the Windows 11 Start Menu
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Joel
AONIJIE Running Water Bottle Handheld Hydration Pack with 500ml Soft Flask 18.99 http://itgw.tny.cc/5d
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1 hr 23 min
September 29 Episode 186 - Something Really Easy Requires Something Really Complicated
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 186 - Something Really Easy Requires Something Really Complicated
Recorded Sunday September 27, 2026 - Live from iTechGear South
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
macOS Copeland is available to run in a browser - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/5c
AT&T responds to iOS 27's iPhone Handoff Feature - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/5b
Siri AI Settlement Website is now Live - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/5a
AI Segment
Bernie and Greg Casar propose AI Super Intelligence Ban - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/59
OpenAI bots meddle with Multiple US Government agency sites - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/57
Trump renames AI to Super Intelligence - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/56
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Is the Google Book a Mac Killer? - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/55
or is it a Windows Killer - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/54
Motorola Signature 27 Coming later this year - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/53
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Copilot PCs are Dead - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/52
MS Publisher dies on 10/1/2026 - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/51
Qualcomm hops on the Linux Train - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/50
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Downloads Folder in iCloud Drive
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Anker Prime Power Bank (9.6K, 65W) - Chris G http://itgw.tny.cc/4z
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1 hr 27 min
September 21Episode 185 - Really Quick Show
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 185 - Really Quick Show
Recorded Sunday September 20, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
iPhone 18 Pro in the House - Larry NO URL
Challenges of switching to a New iPhone - Larry NO URL
iPhone 18 Pro battery is so big, it requires special firmware to ship - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4y
iPhone Duo Crease: Apple: "Hold us accountable" - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4x
AI Segment
Claude Opus 5 Helped Researchers Take Over OpenAI Staff Accounts via Chained Flaws - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4w
Dire warnings about AI shock Congress, but action is unlikely before the election - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/4v
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Google Book - Designed for Gemini - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4t
Why People are spending $1000+ for old iPods - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/4s, http://itgw.tny.cc/4r
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
MS Surface Event on 10/7 could Redefine Windows Hardware - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4q
MS introduces new Cloud Rebuild Options for Win 11 - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4p
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Stay Focused with Windows 11 Focus Sessions
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Larry UGREEN Vertical Laptop Stand - $23.99 https://a.co/d/0gwhFc9o
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1 hr 17 min
September 16 Episode 184 - Surprised and Shined
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 184 - Surprised and Shined
Recorded Tuesday September 15, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
Everything Released in Apple's Surprise and Shine Event - All https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-september-2026/
iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max
Adjustable Aperture
Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4
AirPods 5
iPhone Duo
Apple Releases The 27's - macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27 https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/14/ios-27-now-available-features-compatible-iphones/
Siri AI https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/14/apple-releases-ios-27/
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1 hr 9 min
September 09Episode 183 - Waitin' on the Shine
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 183 - Waitin' on the Shine
Recorded Sunday September 6, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
iOS 27 Fixes Long Standing Mail Issues - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/4n
Tim and John's New Salaries for their New Jobs - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/4m
Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/4k
Phil Schiller steps down from Leading the App Store and Apple Events - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4j
AI Segment
Global AI Spend in 2026 Approaching 3/4 of a Trillion USD - Chris NO URL
Nvidia is Buying Hugging Face for almost $13B - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4h
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Pixel 11 Pro XL is in the House - Joel NO URL
September Android Drop offers Interesting Features - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/4g
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
MS Confirms Win11 Age Verification to Heaviliy Limit Features Starting with Teams - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/4f
The No Kidding Department - Win Update Reboots too many time - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/4e
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Enable FileVault for Security
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Joel
SPIDERCASE Magnetic for Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Case,Purple $14.99 https://a.co/d/0cKHlbJG
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1 hr 20 min
August 31Episode 182 - Surprise and Shine
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 182 - Surprise and Shine
Recorded Sunday August 30, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
Apple's Surprise & Shine Event is September 9th - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/4d
iPadOS makes the iPad a true Computer Replacement - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/4c
Only one iPhone 18 Pro Model will get this Pro Feature - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/4b
75% of Adults aren't interested in a folding iPhone - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/49
AVP Might Not be done yet - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/48
AI Segment
OpenAI overhauls safety protocols after its AI Agents go rogue - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/47
Apple made its Second Biggest Acquisition EVER this year - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/46
AI Chats are Showing up in Court - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/45
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Walmart now accepts Tap to Pay - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/44
Gigabit Speeds are too Good for you - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/43
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Surface devices can't use Outlook or Teams - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/42
Win11 Update breaks Mouse Cursors & Triggers False Security Warning's - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/41
August's Win11 Insider Builds Reveal the Next Phase of Windows - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/40
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Right-Click Menu Shortcut
Shift+Right Click to get the classic full context menu when Windows 11 hides options
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Larry
Oster 4-Slice Toaster with Touch Screen - $82.64 http://itgw.tny.cc/3z
Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited.
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1 hr 58 min
August 17Episode 181 - No Notice Yet
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 181 - No Notice Yet
Recorded Sunday August 16, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts
Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
watchOS 27 to upgrade the Modular Watch Face - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/3y
Your iPhone X and 2018 MBP are Obsolete Now - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/3x
Skinny Timmy put in his 2 Week Notice - Chris. NO PROOF OF THIS STORY: 9-5 Mac http://itgw.tny.cc/3w
iPhone Fold/Ultra to be US Only at Launch - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/3v
AI Segment
Google Doesn't Trust is own AI Systems to screen Job Applications - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/3t
Chinese Censorship is Leaking into US AI Answers - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/3s
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Microsoft's Cancelled Surface Phone from 2014 - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/3r
Pixel Watch 5 has Huge Health Upgrades - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/3q
Everything Else Announced at Made by Google - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/3p
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Microsoft Consolidating Copilot & MS 365 Copilot Apps - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/3n
Customizable Taskbar and Start Menu Coming back to Windows 11 - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/3k
Is Windows 11 Finally Getting its Shit Together - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/3j
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Tip of the Week Segment
iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to [email protected].
Clean Up Old Packages
sudo apt autoremove
sudo apt clean
Pick of the Week Segment
I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.
Chris
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