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  • Episode 70 - All I want for Christmas is a 32GB Stick
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 70 - All I Want for Christmas is a 32Gig Stick

    Recorded Sunday December 03, 2023 - 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

    **Important! - Read and Understand the article directly below!!

    Staying Safe Online https://itechgear.org/2023/11/22/staying-safe-online/

    Apple Segment

    Apple and Goldman Sachs getting Divorced - Joel and Chris https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/28/apple-goldman-sachs-partnership-ending/
    https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/12/03/chase-named-as-a-potential-partner-for-apple-card
    iOS 17.1.2 & Sonoma 14.1.2 Stop Browsers from Leaking Personal Data - Chris G. https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/11/30/ios-1712-sonoma-1412-updates-stop-browsers-from-leaking-personal-data
    NameDrop Misinformation is Causing iPhone Panic - Chris https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/27/ios-17-namedrop-misinformation/
    https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-share-contact-details-with-namedrop/

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Continued updates and impressions OnePlus Open - Chris G https://itechgear.org/2023/11/28/oneplus-open-first-impressions/
    New Google Messages Profile Images to Replace Contact Photos - Larry https://9to5google.com/2023/12/01/google-messages-profile-photos/
    Google Drive Mysteriously Losing Data - Joel https://www.howtogeek.com/google-drive-is-mysteriously-losing-user-data/
    Google Keep - Discovery of the Day - Larry

    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.

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    Windows Segment

    SP9/ Surface Tips - Larry & All (we all have used a Surface Pro) Group Article Pending - Discussion during Pre-Show

    The "new" Outlook for Windows - Larry Article Pending

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

    1 hr 39 min
  • Episode 69 - Like Sands thru the Hour Glass, so it is at OpenAI yaiy-yaiy-yaiy-yaiy
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 69 - Like Sands thru the Hour Glass, so it is at OpenAI yaiy-yaiy-yaiy-yaiy

    Recorded Sunday November 26, 2023 - 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

    Sam Altman returns to Open AI as CEO, 3 of 5 Board Members Removed - Chris & Chris G https://t.ly/ZUuPH
    Adding Drives to Time Machine - Chris https://t.ly/2hr3p

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Installing Chrome & Safari PWAs - Larry https://t.ly/ZaBuX

    Staying Safe Online - Larry https://t.ly/ZPbyq
    OnePlus Open Initial Impressions - Chris G Publishes Tuesday 11/28

    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

    Please just Call it Windows 11.1 Already! - Chris https://t.ly/Pfi5-

    Casetify Steals Dbrand Products is Blatant Design Rip-Off - Joel https://t.ly/iOpiR, https://t.ly/guMhZ, https://t.ly/MdBHo
    Surface Pro 9 First Impressions vs. Surface Pro 8 - Larry Article Pending

    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.

    My Top 2023 Black Friday Picks - Joel https://t.ly/5mtkP

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1 hr 41 min
  • Episode 68 - My Package has a First Name
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 68 - My Package has a First Name

    Recorded Sunday November 19, 2023 - 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 to Adopt RCS Messaging - Chris https://t.ly/P6LVu, https://t.ly/vzVSh, https://t.ly/5wsiN

    Apple Extends Free Satelite SOS Feature - Chris G. https://t.ly/JwQtd

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google Maps Holiday Update - Joel https://t.ly/CxQIg

    OnePlus Open Ships with Uninstallable Facebook/Meta Services - Chris G. https://t.ly/YUI69
    Google Tasks UI comes to Calendar on the Web - Larry https://t.ly/2xtNP

    iTechGear is on Patreon!

    iTechGear.or 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

    Unstall EDGE, Bing and Disable ads in Windows 11 - Larry https://t.ly/0Jkqd

    Western Digital SSD Failures due to Design Flaw - Larry https://t.ly/lEJrM
    OpenAI CEO let go by Board - President Quits - MS Surprised - Now CEO may return - Chris G

    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

    Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic ($369 for LTE or $316 for WiFi) https://https://t.ly/PNVLL

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1 hr 29 min
  • Episode 67 - It's a Color Issue
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 67 - It's a Color Issue

    Recorded Sunday November 12, 2023 - 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

    M3 Pro/Max MacBook Pro is a Desktop Class AI Monster - Larry https://t.ly/XeVC1

    Is it Worth the Upgrade - M3 vs. M1 - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/PeDnl
    Apple Watch Ultra fall detection dials 911 after man with diabetes falls unconscious - Chris https://t.ly/JPwo5
    Project Alaska - Vision Pro 2 Headset in the Works for '25 or '26 - Chris https://t.ly/NpmDx

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google Calendar (Android) Color Issue - Larry Article by Larry TBD

    Android 14 and OneUI 6 Rollout - Larry Article by Larry TBD
    Don't Get Scammed - Don't buy New Release Items from eBay - Joel https://it.ly/NpmDx

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

    Windows Segment

    Lenovo's X1 16 Fold is Now Available - Chris & Chris G. https://t.ly/ofB_F

    Windows Server 2012 gets Extended Support Time - Joel https://t.ly/bVMns
    Windows Phone Retrospective - Chris G & Chris https://t.ly/bVMns
    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.

    Joel

    RTL-SDR Blog V3 R860 RTL2832U - $43.95 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMKB3L47?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 66 - Execute Episode 66
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 66 - Execute Episode 66

    Recorded Sunday November 05, 2023 - 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 Announcement Results - Chris

    Apple Watch was Supposed to Launch with Glucose Monitoring - Larry https://t.ly/pFWE-
    Best Password Managers for your iPhone & your Mac - Larry https://t.ly/K0WUf

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Linux Developers Stumble on Bug making MacBooks Unbootable - Joel https://t.ly/9joZ0

    Raspberry Pi 5 Scalpers Push Prices Up to 109% Above MSRP - Joel https://t.ly/iEYYT
    Google Meet Allows Calls without Sending a Link https://t.ly/sDt8u

    iTechGear.or 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 Committing to 6 Years of Firmware Updates for Surface Devices - Chris https://t.ly/BUUi1

    MS Details Deprecated features in 23H2 - Larry https://t.ly/xC6qp
    Snapdragon X Elite announced - Chris G. https://t.ly/iJgGH, https://t.ly/h2Y00, https://t.ly/gn1Gq

    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.

    Chris

    MioHHR Compatible for Google Pixel Watch Band Metal, Stainless Steel Case with Wristband Strap for Pixel Watch 2022
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBRWR3P2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1

    This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 65 - Full-Sized Twix Bars
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 65 - Full Sized Twix Bars

    Recorded Sunday October 29, 2023 - 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's Scarey Fast Mac Event - Chris https://www.apple.com/apple-events/

      • Notebooks
      • ** 14" & 16" MacBook Pros
      • 24" iMac with M3 Processor
      • ** Other computers, MBA, Mac mini, Mac Studio, & Mac Pro: no updates until 2024
      • USB-C Accessories
      • ** Magic Mouse, Keyboard & Trackpad

        Unhappy iPhone 15 Series Owners - Larry https://apple.news/Au0y-SQgrQVesmVUyRSEccw

        Sonoma 14.1 Relased - Joel https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/25/macos-sonoma-14-1/

        Technical Details of iMessage Contact Key - Larry https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/27/apple-technical-details-contact-key-verification/

        The iTechGear Weekly is now available via nearly any podcatcher and podcasting service you could imagine, including Pandora, Spotify, and many others! Check it out!

        Mobile/ Linux Segment

        Samsung S24 to Launch in January with Satelite SOS Feature? - Larry https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-s24-looks-likely-to-launch-in-january

        Basing Security on Geo-Location is Stupid - Joel Upcoming Article by Joel

        Another Interesting Motorola Android Concept - Joel https://www.droid-life.com/2023/10/24/motorola-taking-foldable-displays-to-next-level-with-flexible-hardware/

        iTechGear.or 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 Auto-Installing Dev Home Preview - Larry https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/dev-home-preview/9N8MHTPHNGVV?gl=&hl=

        Satya Says Killing Windows Phone was a Strategic Mistake - Chris

        1 hr 24 min
      • Episode 64 - You Blockhead!

        The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 64 - You Blockhead!

        Recorded Sunday October 22, 2023 - 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

        iPhone Crashes with Flipper Zero - Joel https://www.zdnet.com/article/flipper-zero-can-lock-up-an-iphone-running-the-latest-ios-17/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0h&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A%20Trending%20Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0bIzyvUR_hnV5Njg9dhRiI0dUYW2VUs23G_CYcgTjRWBM-bZ7vlmPpSl4

        Folding iPad in 2024 or 2025 - Larry https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/18/folding-ipad-2024-2025/

        Apple Watch/Ultra 2 Bugs - Chris & Chris G. https://www.zdnet.com/article/its-not-just-the-new-iphone-thats-buggy-the-new-apple-watches-have-problems-too/

        Mobile/ Linux Segment

        YouTube Blocking Ad Blockers - Joel https://www.androidheadlines.com/2023/10/youtube-ad-blocker-ban-getting-resistance-from-users.html?fbclid=IwAR0BPOdVAuKzpSJoaWtqu3PLtV6fbJ1zPY-j71pDQKg2nRGYTL_IL-h486I

        It was Only a Test - Chris https://9to5google.com/2023/10/19/t-mobile-price-hike-claim-small-test/

        Pixel Watch gets WearOS 4 - Joel https://www.droid-life.com/2023/10/17/original-pixel-watch-gets-wear-os-4-update-today/?fbclid=IwAR0N-hX6HPgRZnlRxcyDa21aLO2LjBCk0is2wu9ewmBch5mVM3jeM6Mw-VI

        Windows Segment

        Amazon Managers free to fire those that fail to Return to Office - Chris https://www.aol.com/amazon-managers-given-greenlight-fire-105717030.html#

        Microsoft Separating System Apps and Components - Larry https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-separating-system-apps-and-components-on-windows-11-23h2-to-help-users/

        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

        KOREDA Stainless Steel Mesh Loop Adjustable Magnetic Clasp Strap Pixel Watch $7.99 https://a.co/d/iYzb2LI

        This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

        1 hr 39 min

      About iTechGear Weekly

      From the publisher's feed

      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: