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  • Episode 90 - There's No Place Like Gnome
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 90 - There's No Place Like Gnome

    Recorded Sunday May 19, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    Larry's M4 iPad Pro Purchasing Experience - Larry
    Is iPadOS Really the Three Legged OS MS Describes it to be? - Larry & Chris G. https://t.ly/2b1Cb
    iOS Photos Bug Resurfacing Deleted Photos even on iPhones that are Factory Reset - Larry & Chris G. https://t.ly/lklfK
    Apple's Return to Work Policy Cost them 4% of their Employees - Chris, Chris G. & Chris P. https://t.ly/BQTth

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    WinAmp is Going Open Source (really whipped the Llama's Ass) - Joel & Chris P. https://t.ly/VOCZf, counterpoint --> https://t.ly/J7OAR
    AT&T Breach Leaks 70M SSNs to the Dark Web on 4/1/2024 - Larry https://t.ly/0uZqN
    X Completes Debranding - twitter.com now resolves to x.com - Chris P. and Chris https://t.ly/N4wPy

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and you can have your pledges auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our inital offering is a monthly news letter for just $3.00 USD a month. This is our inital offering and we'll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Beccome a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we'll provide you with the tech understanding that you're missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    No. I mean, {Win11 File Explorer} - I see, {tabs} within {tabs} (you must... share with us) - Larry & Chris P. https://t.ly/1mybA
    VMWare Fusion Pro is Free for the Taking - Chris, Chris G. & Chris P. https://t.ly/ja7BY
    MS Strategy Currently Doesn't Make much Sense - Chris. P and Larry https://t.ly/XmuYH

    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].

    Chris

    Customize your iPad's lock screen

    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...

    1 hr 48 min
  • Episode 89 - STFU, TWSS
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 89 - STFU, TWSS

    Recorded Sunday May 12, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    Apple iPad Event Recap https://t.ly/m07ML
    4 iPad Features Apple Killed in the iPad Event https://t.ly/B0Mf-
    Why Apple is Abandoning the M3 - Larry and Joel https://t.ly/gxYOt
    Apple & Samsung ink Deal for Foldable Screens - Chris and Chris G https://t.ly/EZpkf
    US Devs Avoiding 3rd Party Payment Options - No Money in it Says Apple - Larry & Chris G. https://t.ly/e77Pa

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    68 on-Board & they're still Gonna Screw up their Secure by Design Pledge - Joel & Chris G. https://t.ly/YF9_c
    Dell's Security Breach - Joel and Larry https://t.ly/bi5by

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and you can have your pledges auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our inital offering is a monthly news letter for just $3.00 USD a month. This is our inital offering and we'll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Beccome a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we'll provide you with the tech understanding that you're missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    MS Closes Bethesda Studios - Chris G. & Joel https://t.ly/st_Y3
    New OneNote Inking Features - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/28nNz
    Windows Ads are Getting REALLY Intrusive - Chris & Larry https://t.ly/ogH7t

    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].

    Chris

    The Apple Watch is the best iPhone Camera Accessory Ever

    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

    Citizen CZ Smart 22mm smartwatch interchangeable strap - $40-$55 https://t.ly/orAwF

    Copyright 2024 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights...

    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 88 - Sending 1.21Gw Directly into the Flux Capacitor
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 88 - Sending 1.21Gw Directly into the Flux Capacitor

    Recorded Sunday May 05, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    What to Expect from the May 7th iPad Event - Chris https://t.ly/cXm76
    M4 Rumored to be Processor in the Latest iPad Pros - Joel & Larry https://t.ly/b2eAV
    No New Vision Pro before 2026 - Larry https://t.ly/F7o3Z
    Apple Acknowledges iPhone Alarm Issue - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/GAYZC

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google layoffs continue as cuts hit Flutter, Dart, and Python teams Inbox - Larry https://t.ly/Al8qT, https://t.ly/9dwLQ
    Tesla Conducting More Layoffs Including Entire Super Charger Team - Joel https://t.ly/cG-97, https://t.ly/MrzOD

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and you can have your pledges auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our inital offering is a monthly news letter for just $3.00 USD a month. This is our inital offering and we'll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Beccome a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we'll provide you with the tech understanding that you're missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    MS Says April Windows Updates Break VPN Connections - Chris & Larry https://t.ly/MRsaW
    Comparing a 20 Yr Old Windows Mobile Device to Modern Smartphones - Joel
    LastPass Spun off as a Separate Company - Larry https://t.ly/QhNtr

    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].

    Chris

    Use a Pass Key or a Strong Password https://wp.me/p164qm-1wB

    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 Magic Trackpad https://t.ly/kr1lb, https://t.ly/yxa...

    1 hr 31 min
  • Episode 87 - Take these Ads and Shove it, I Ain't Surfin' Here No More!
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 87 - Take these ads and Shove it! I ain't Surfin' Here no More!

    Recorded Sunday April 28, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    Are the Walls of Apple's Walled Garden Falling Down? - Larry https://t.ly/Ripzs
    iPhone Activations Slump as Android Dominates - Chris & Larry https://t.ly/GyHRq
    Apple Developing its own AI Servers? - Larry & Chris https://t.ly/BrC3R

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google Integrates Keep Reminders into Tasks - Larry & Joel https://t.ly/nGrCi
    The Non-Compete Agreement is Dead - Chris https://t.ly/wDO9L

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and you can have your pledges auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our inital offering is a monthly news letter for just $3.00 USD a month. This is our inital offering and we'll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Beccome a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we'll provide you with the tech understanding that you're missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    Microsoft Ads Getting Worse Every Week - Larry
    The New Outlook for Windows - Larry
    Microsoft is a National Security Threat - Joel https://t.ly/PGKW2, https://t.ly/p_zLG

    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, starting with episode 81, 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

    Stay Informed of Security Threats

    Pick of the Week Segment

    I’d like to take just a moment to remind everyone 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

    AllTrails+ App - $36/year https://www.alltrails.com/

    Copyright 2024 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited.

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 86 - Fine Woven is FINE-Ally Gone!
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 86 - Fine Woven is Fine-Ally Gone

    Recorded Sunday April 21, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    Elizabeth Warren on Apple's Smartphone "Monopoly" - Larry & Joel https://t.ly/50Ur2, https://t.ly/L9Ja2, https://t.ly/pwNuj
    Apple Pulls What's App & Threads from Chinese App Store - Larry & Chris G. https://t.ly/m3Bmk, https://t.ly/ITRvz
    Apple Fine Woven is Fine-ally Gone - Larry https://t.ly/gcY5a
    First ALT App Store appears in Europe - Joel & Chris https://t.ly/gp2bR
    Emulators on the App Store will be Problematic - Chris & Joel https://t.ly/UBcC9

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google's Pixel 9 Pro Leaks - Joel https://t.ly/XMij-
    Google Reorg Combines Chrome, Android, and Hardware Teams - Joel https://t.ly/p6t6Z, https://t.ly/KoNAk
    Samsung Switching to a Vertical App Drawer? - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/idE66
    Management saw it Coming - AI comes for Management Jobs - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/bRNn7

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and you can have your pledges auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our inital offering is a monthly news letter for just $3.00 USD a month. This is our inital offering and we'll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Beccome a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we'll provide you with the tech understanding that you're missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    Engineer who Added Windows Zip Support Nearly Fired - Larry https://t.ly/WeSz3

    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, starting with episode 81, 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

    Tabbed Interface in Chrome PWAs (Great for Multiple Gmail Accounts) - https://wp.me/p164qm-1w7

    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....

    1 hr 33 min
  • Episode 85 - Broadband is Tasty AND Nutritious
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 85 - Broadband is Tasty AND Nutritious

    Recorded Sunday April 14, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    Apple Alerts Users in 92 Countries to Mercenary Attacks - Chris G. https://t.ly/BPh0V
    M4 Chips & MBP Due by the End of 2024 - Chris G. https://t.ly/yK0cQ, https://t.ly/oRkJe
    Apple has a Solution for "Ghost Touches" on Apple Watch - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/FUG-4, https://t.ly/-0cml

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    ISP Nutrition Labels - Chris https://t.ly/HnDl9
    Google One VPN is Being Discontinued Due to Low Usage https://t.ly/9ZMHx
    Beeper Acquired by Automattic for $125M/ Beeper Desktop Universally Available https://t.ly/9lzna, https://t.ly/LOKli

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion and earn a living or create a side hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members, and supporters along the way. You can create subscription products that you will provide to your members and followers for a pledged amount every month.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and you can have your pledges auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our inital offering is a monthly news letter for just $3.00 USD a month. This is our inital offering and we'll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Beccome a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we'll provide you with the tech understanding that you're missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    Win11 Start Menu Performance Sucks - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/64a1b, https://t.ly/moKoV
    Geek Squad lays off Agents (but how many??) - Chris https://t.ly/eun6t
    Microsoft Ending Support for Andoid Apps on Windows in 2025 - Chris https://t.ly/5HgIW

    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, starting with episode 81, 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].

    Chris

    Secure Wi-Fi Networks: https://wp.me/p164qm-1vm

    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.

    J...

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 84 - Today, We're All Retro
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 84 - Today, We're ALL Retro

    Recorded Sunday, April 07, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    Retro Gaming Emulators Now on the Apple App Store - Chris & Joel https://t.ly/1bwmX
    Apple Lays off 600 People - Joel https://t.ly/67DAR
    Reported Changes for the iPhone 16 - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/eDd8O, https://t.ly/cXUdt

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Chrome Incognito, NOT! - Chris G. https://t.ly/kQrQh
    FCC to Restore Net Neutrality - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/ZLABb

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion and earn a living or create a side hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members, and supporters along the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and your pledges can be auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our initial offering is a monthly newsletter for just $3.00 USD. We’ll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Become a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we’ll provide you with the tech understanding you’re missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    Win12 Predictions - Chris https://t.ly/V295o
    Copilot Key Copming to Windows AI PC's https://t.ly/P3fbc

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Tip of the Week Segment

    iTechGear was founded to make technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, starting with episode 81, 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].

    Chris

    Windows 11 God Mode is Still Available

    Pick of the Week Segment

    I want 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

    Solar Eclipse Glasses https://t.ly/Tiq2m

    Copyright 2024 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited.

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 83: The Other Shoe Dropped
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 83 - The Other Shoe has Dropped

    Recorded Monday March 25, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    The DOJ Picked the Wrong Fight - Larry https://t.ly/Wxqxv
    Apple Doesn't have an Android Monopoly, but Wants One - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/xF4ZP, https://t.ly/MASn0
    Apple is a disappointment -Bad Leaks, Bad AV Plans, iPP Delayed - Chris G & Larry https://t.ly/6jdUy

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    EU Launches Non-Compliance Investigation Against Google & PlayStore - Joel https://t.ly/Uq1Ug
    Google Removing Watch Faces and Apps from Fitbit Watches - Chris G. & Joel https://t.ly/n9Fd5

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

    Setup is easy, prices are reasonable, and you can have your pledges auto-deposited into an account of your choice every month.

    With iTechGear.org, our inital offering is a monthly news letter for just $3.00 USD a month. This is our inital offering and we'll have other tiers and offers up in the coming months. Beccome a patron of our site. Grow with us, and we'll provide you with the tech understanding that you're missing right now. Join us at www.patreon.com/itechgear. That's www.patreon.com/itechgear.

    Windows Segment

    Surface Event Recap - Larry https://t.ly/3GJZQ
    iCloud for Windows is Pretty Cool - Chris

    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, starting with episode 81, 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

    Keep Your Software Updated

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    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

    Jaco Tire Pressure Guage (Yeah...it's "that" good) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VV78RZ1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

    Copyright 2024 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited.

    This podcast is h...

    1 hr 25 min
  • Episode 82 - Tis A Wearin' o' the Green
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 82 - Tis A Wearin' o' the Green

    Recorded Sunday March 17, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    Why Apple's OLED iPads aren't Here - Larry https://t.ly/WvrEc
    Why You Should stop Using iMessage - Larry & Chris G. https://t.ly/HXnIQ
    Walmart is Selling MacBooks for the First Time - Joel https://t.ly/vGDQI

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Additional information on the OnePlus Watch 2 - Chris https://wp.me/p164qm-1sn
    Google I/O is May 14th - Joel https://t.ly/K9-qF
    Chrome can Protect You While Preserving their Privacy - Joel & Larry https://t.ly/AkMki
    The REAL Issues behind the Tik-Tok Ban - Chris G & Chris https://t.ly/YFP3B, https://t.ly/2Q4BG, https://t.ly/zu6Xn

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

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    Windows Segment

    Windows Insider Build 26080 Brings Unified Teams - Chris https://t.ly/pd1XE
    Windows 11 Speech Recognition to be Depricated in Sept. 2024 - https://t.ly/QzMRW

    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, starting with episode 81, 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].

    Joel

    How to Identify AI Generated Content https://wp.me/p164qm-1sP

    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

    VINCI Cold Brew 360, 1.4L Cold Brew Coffee Maker - $24.99

    1 hr 46 min
  • Episode 81 - It's More than Just a Pretty Face
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 81 - It's More than Just a Pretty Face

    Recorded Sunday March 10, 2024 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
    Christopher Gavula - former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
    Joel McLaughlin - former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast

    Apple Segment

    macOS Sonoma 14.4 New Features - Larry https://t.ly/k3_Af
    M3 MacBook Air in the House! - Larry
    20" Foldable MacBook: Kuo - Chris https://t.ly/Ps0D_
    Apple Being Sued for its iCloud Backup Monopoly - Larry https://t.ly/RQlDa

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    OnePlus Watch 2 in the House! - Chris
    Google One Starts Including Fitbit Premium and Nest Aware - Joel https://t.ly/nI_C4
    iTG Marked Safe in the Great Facebook Outage of 2024 - Joel https://t.ly/26cGK
    Google Wallet can now Show Movie Tickets and Boarding Passes from Gmail - Joel https://t.ly/vxnpn

    iTechGear.org and the iTechGear Weekly are on Patreon! Patreon is a platform for creators, allowing them to express their creative side in an organized, marketable fashion, and earn a living or create a side-hustle. You can create a community around your hobby of choice, gaining followers, members and supporters a long the way. You can create subscription products that for a pledged amount every month, you will provide to your members and followers.

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    Windows Segment

    MS to Unveil new Surface 10 Pro, Laptop 6 (ARM) Ahead of Win11 AI Release - Larry https://t.ly/8dfpV
    Windows Native ZIP Support Bought a 1994 C4 Corvette LT1 - Chris https://t.ly/dzG3r
    MS Killing Subsystem for Android in 2025 - Joel & Chris https://t.ly/44A8F

    If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.

    Tip of the Week Segment

    TechGear 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, starting with episode 81, 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 – What to Do if Your Phone is Stolen

    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

    Pickwick Herbal Sterrunmunt Mint Tea - $17 https://t.ly/VYtgP

    Copyright 2024 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission...

    1 hr 39 min

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REAL world technology perspectives from people who take a consumer's look first and ask, "Where's the real value?" The iTechGear Weekly (or iTGW) combines the expertise of four guys who (literally) helped the internet get off the ground: