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May 06 Episode 170 - Again, Just the Tip
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 170 - Again, Just the Tip
Recorded Sunday May 03, 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
Has Apple Given up on the Vision Pro? - Joel https://t.ly/w00Eq
Mac Mini Offerings Change - Joel https://t.ly/bGkOL
Apple not Updating the Base iPad? - Larry https://t.ly/ZF1NR
Apple Fans Hating on the iPhone Ultra Design? - Larry https://t.ly/5rScN
Even tho we know how its Killing the Crease - Chris https://t.ly/SCbDo
watchOS 27 to include Updated AWU Watch Faces - Chris https://t.ly/cz5vD
AI Segment
The More Young People use AI, the More they Hate it - Chris G https://t.ly/mwBP8
Claude Kills a Company in under 9 Seconds - Chris https://t.ly/CKBR7
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Facebook & Instagram losing Users? - Chris G. https://t.ly/X87P2
Users Refusing to Leave the Physical SIM Card Behind - Joel https://t.ly/wcO0n
Three Reasons why Older Folks should choose Android over iPhone - Larry https://t.ly/cfUwq
China Bans Meta Acquisition of Manus over National Security Concerns - Chris https://t.ly/nGT3G
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Microsoft Mistake-a-thon
Microsoft Killed the App that 450M People use Everyday, & there's no going back! - Chris G https://t.ly/N9nkg
Outlook is down...AGAIN! - Larry https://t.ly/NTE80
Microsoft Doing Foundational Work to Win Back Users - Chris G. https://t.ly/nmjxR
MS Needs to Win back Win11 Fans - Chris https://t.ly/2sYbD
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].
Snap Windows Like a Pro
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
Kindle Colorsoft - $279.99 https://a.co/d/0a59ew3H
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2 hr 20 min
May 03 Episodem 169 - The King is Retired. Long Live the King!
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 169 - The King is Retiring. Long Live the King!
Recorded Sunday April 26, 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
Tim Cook to Step Down on August 31,2026, John Ternus to Step Up on September 1 - Chris G https://t.ly/soNyA
Vision Pro Creator Mike Rockwell has Considered Leaving Apple - Joel https://t.ly/5ZBu7
John Ternus explains what he thinks of Apple Vision Pro https://t.ly/ZUyvh
Is Apple's iPad being Phased Out? - Chris G. https://t.ly/ooi45
Masimo's AW Ban Dismissed with Prejudice by US District Court - Chris https://t.ly/h4teY
5 Reasons why its Impossible to Leave the Walled Garden - Chris https://t.ly/aZNMf
AI Segment
Meta to Lay Off 10% (or 8000) Employees in May - Chris G. https://t.ly/FRYoN
Claude's New Connectors use AI to Order Food, Control Music & do Taxes - Joel https://t.ly/p8msO
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
The EU to Require Phone Makers to use Removable Batteries as of 2027 - Joel https://t.ly/Y0Zl-
FCC expands WiFi Router Ban - Joel https://t.ly/pfhOg
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Xbox Slashes Game Pass Ultimate Price by $7 - Chris G. https://t.ly/309MN
The Windows 11 Crisis Explained like You're 5 - Chris https://t.ly/ghYTX
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].
Moving your Windows Libraries in Windows 11
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
Satechi USB C Hub Multiport Adapter - $39 https://t.ly/8yJGP
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1 hr 48 min
April 14 Episode 168 - Ring My Bell
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 168 - Ring my Bell
Recorded Sunday April 12, 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
iOS 26.4 Allows you to get Rid of Glass - Larry https://t.ly/C5JzP
Rumored Features could make iPhone Air 2 a Good Choice - Larry https://t.ly/br3Im
Apple tops Global Smartphone Market for the First Time - Chris G. https://t.ly/S7IV9
MacBook Neo Chip Chip Shortage - Chris G. https://t.ly/BwOqB
AI Segment
Macs can now use eGPUs - Chris G. https://t.ly/ppIHJ
Anthropic's Latest AI is too Powerful for the Public - Joel https://t.ly/vLAY7
Microsoft says AI Agents will need to buy Software Licenses - Chris G. https://t.ly/jZAk9
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Google Pixel is the only Android Line Growing - Joel https://t.ly/SmHuT
Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold Comes Back - Chris G. https://t.ly/0BTYm
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
France Ditching MS Windows In Government Agencies - Larry https://t.ly/9htjv
Microsoft Removing Gratuitous Copilot Buttons - Chris https://t.ly/b8V4j
Microsoft Changes Windows Insider Channels - Chris https://t.ly/xP8xa
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].
Clear Browser Cache & Cookies
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
USB C to Garmin Watch Charger Cable Adapter 4-Pack - $9.99 https://a.co/d/0gxlvW1D
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1 hr 36 min
April 08 Episode 167 - Stop being so Picky
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 167 - Stop Being so Picky
Recorded Sunday April 05, 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
Apple 50th anniversary https://t.ly/hyZRQ
iPhone Pro / Max - Orange has lead to huge sales increases in China (And almost 40% of sales are cosmic orange) https://t.ly/ZKKNI.
Siri Might be causing some product Launch Delays https://t.ly/xVvs1, https://t.ly/65GGI
AI Segment
AI Investment vs ROI https://t.ly/qUN0U
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Google Meet released for CarPlay before Android Auto https://t.ly/DUVk3
End of an era: Samsung is killing Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages https://t.ly/ySzx4
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Microsoft will force-update PCs to Windows 11 25H2. You can’t opt out https://t.ly/KEtRC
Outlook Sucks on and off World https://t.ly/mq4g3
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 Surge Protection & Power Backup
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 G.
Apple AirTag - $29, $99 https://t.ly/dVSBR, https://t.ly/La2_x
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1 hr 38 min
April 08 Episode 166 - So Long MacPro, we barely Knew Ye
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 166 - So Long MacPro, we barely Knew Ye
Recorded Sunday March 29, 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
WWDC set for 6/8 to 6/12 - Chris https://t.ly/Dnz6N
M5 Pro MBP in the House - Larry NO URL
The MacPro is No More - Larry https://t.ly/UB2Y2
Apple Hires Veteran Google VP to Lead AI Product Marketing - Chris https://t.ly/UlpMc
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
AI Segment
Sora isn’t the only thing OpenAI shut down this month - Chris G. https://t.ly/0iLxb
Apple to Allow Multiple AI Chatbots to Integrate with Siri - Larry https://t.ly/bIzII
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
OnePlus to Exit World Markets - Joel https://t.ly/lYEaJ
FCC Updates Ban on Foreign Made Routers to include Consumer Models - Joel https://t.ly/RWFNj, https://t.ly/PWS6s, https://t.ly/uWOnJ
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Patch Tuesday is Killing Windows Update - Chris https://t.ly/_TXRW
MS Stops Rollout of the latest Windows 11 Feature Update - Chris https://t.ly/Q0XX2
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].
Be Careful With Free Downloads
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
Raspberry Pi 2 Zero W - $37.90 https://t.ly/J_X_P
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1 hr 31 min
March 23 Episode 165 - Chuck Norris Counts to Infinity, Twice
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 165 - Chuck Norris counts to infinity. Twice.
Recorded Sunday March 22, 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
MacBook Neo Review - Chris G. NO URL
MBN ok with 4k Video Editing & 59 Chrome Tabs - Larry https://t.ly/sVZW2
ITC judge: New SpO2 AW Method doesn't Infringe on Masimo Patent - Chris https://t.ly/o00ai
Is Siri Still in Trouble? - Larry https://t.ly/fhHQw
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
AI Segment
Bezos in Talks to Raise $100B for AI Manufacturing Fund - Joel https://t.ly/52W7U
China is Mobilizing thousands of 1 Person AI Startups - Chris G. https://t.ly/TtrAr
What do AI based layoffs say about their ability to scale? - Chris G. https://t.ly/7OFZn
AI Agents - I'm All Verklempt - Joel https://t.ly/ZyHQd
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Side-loading Android Apps is going to get Really Complicated - Joel https://t.ly/EIU76
Pixel Watch seeing Errors in Server-Side Fitbit Stats - Larry https://t.ly/pxhtE
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
March Win11 Update Breaks Teams, OneDrive - Chris https://t.ly/50C6X
MS' "1000 Points of Blight" - Larry https://t.ly/wcUdg
MS Ready to make Win 11 Less Shitty - Larry https://t.ly/JaXhl, https://t.ly/HL5pq
PC Makers Rattled by MacBook Neo - Chris https://t.ly/eaMOw
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].
Organize Files & Folders Clearly
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
Virtual Box https://www.virtualbox.org/
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1 hr 47 min
March 20 Episode 164 - The Neo is Here
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 164 - The Neo is Here
Recorded Sunday March 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, 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
Macbook Neo in the House! - Chris G. NO URL
The Neo's Keyboard is different - Larry https://t.ly/DUPIC
PC Makers aren't Ready for the Neo - Chris https://t.ly/dUs4-
The Neo makes the Rest of Apple's Linup Hard to Justify - Chris G. https://t.ly/f9m9B
The Neo is Apple's Most Reparable MacBook in Years - Chris https://t.ly/8U7a-
Want the Neo (or any other Apple gadget)? Anyone can use the Education Store - Chris https://t.ly/Jjzt0
50 yrs of Different - Joel https://t.ly/DL9V2
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
AI Segment
Deep fakes are Getting Seriously Scary - Chris G. https://t.ly/YuY8r
Meta is laying off 20% of the Company - Chris G. https://t.ly/0Ny8b
Is the Success Rate of AI Improving? - Joel https://t.ly/Hipej
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Malicious Scam https://t.ly/4cVxj
Google Maps got a new Driving Experience - Joel https://t.ly/eQ87I
Apple might be Cooked - Larry https://t.ly/3zQpC
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
MS Mistake-a-thon
Drive C:\ is not Accessible - Chris https://t.ly/EBKcy
Windows 12 Could be the Tipping Point - Chris https://t.ly/Q5VNc
Win11 Losing an AI Feature - Chris https://t.ly/skfZI
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].
Avoid Phishing Scams & Suspicious Links
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 128 GB USB-C USB Flash Drive ($31.99) https://a.co/d/02PDShj9
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2 hr 38 min
March 17 Episode 163 - There is no Spoon
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 163 - There is no Spoon
Recorded Sunday March 09, 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
March Apple Event New Product Releases - Larry https://t.ly/6J-rw
iPhone 17e
M4 iPad Air
Mac Studio Display & Studio Display XR
M5 MacBook Air https://t.ly/1lM29
M5 Pro/ Max MacBook Pro
MacBook Neo https://t.ly/evtBf
Not all Macs Can use the Studio Display SDR at 120Hz - Joel https://t.ly/L5iTx
Apple Planning MacBook Ultra with Touch Screen & Higher Price - Chris G. https://t.ly/eH8oi
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
AI Segment
The AI scare trade moves from software to the Entire Economy - Chris G. https://t.ly/WiAR7
US Agencies switching to OpenAI, Google amid Anthropic phase out - Chris G. https://t.ly/hKWkW
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Android's March Feature Drop - 12 New Features - Joel https://t.ly/8O7hi
Google's Apple Envy - Android App Distribution gets Locked Down - Larry https://t.ly/7nH6r
Ironman issues competition ban on Oakley Meta Glasses - Joel https://t.ly/Drziz
BGR claims Flash Drives are Irellevant - Joel https://t.ly/IkthF
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows and Linux Segment
Microsoft Mistake-a-thon
Forced Windows 11 Updates/ Unwanted Installs - Chris https://t.ly/lcNFb
Win11 Update Breaking Internet Connectivity - Chris https://t.ly/QrriG
Win10 Update Breaking Recovery Tools - Chris https://t.ly/yi8mp
MS Delays Mandatory Switch to new Outlook until 2027 - Larry https://t.ly/Y_LOr
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].
Troubleshooting Screen Saver Stutter
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
Wattbricks 99.2 Wh Power Station $39.00 - $49.99 https://t.ly/b9BkC, https://t.ly/Jc6n9
Co...
2 hr 8 min
March 17 Episode 162 - I Love the Smell of a Burnt Billion in the Morning
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 162 - I Love the Smell of a Burnt Billion in the Morning
Recorded Sunday February 22, 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
Apple's March Event - Joel https://t.ly/B9iQt
visionOS Unlocks Foveated Streaming for Apps and Games - Chris G. https://t.ly/YFxe7
OneDrive gets a macOS Update - Chris https://t.ly/_dR4B
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
AI Segment
MIT Finds there aren't any AI Guidelines - Chris G. https://t.ly/YygeT
YouTube adds Conversational AI to its SmartTV apps - Chris https://t.ly/eFxLW
A Billion Dollars Burnt - Gates to Nadella - Chris G. https://t.ly/pPui4
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile Segment
Google Unveils Pixel 10a - Joel https://t.ly/7FsDF
YouTube Restores Service after Streaming Outage - Chris https://t.ly/67pV1
Outage Cause Revealed https://t.ly/m-prR
Meta's Smartwatch is Back from the Dead - Joel https://t.ly/Tw8Or
Google Android Killed Wide Foldables But it may have to Support them now - Chris G https://t.ly/M_awJ, https://t.ly/gVk4Z
Commercial Break Goes Here
Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at [email protected]. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.
Windows and Linux Segment
MS Splits the Canary Channel - Chris https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-splits-canary-channel-into-two-with-new-windows-11-build-295311000/
Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI - Joel https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/microsoft-says-office-bug-exposed-customers-confidential-emails-to-copilot-ai/
MS Announces ESU Programs for 3 More Versions of Windows & a Price Increase - Chris https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-announces-new-esu-programs-for-more-versions-of-windows/
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].
New Fraud Phishing Scam
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 the...
1 hr 33 min
February 22 Episode 161 - We're off to see the Gurman
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 161 - We're off to see the Gurman
Recorded Sunday February 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, 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
Apple Creator Studio Launches - Larry https://t.ly/9UFc-
Is Apple Phasing out the iWork Brand? - Larry https://t.ly/BP6SU
Will Siri Still Launch on Time? Larry https://t.ly/xdiu6, https://t.ly/qn-J_
YouTube Launches on Vision Pro - Chris G. https://t.ly/80QeI
MacBook with iPhone Chip Rumored to Launch in March - Joel https://t.ly/EAHSa
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
What's App & Telegram blocked in Russia - Chris G. https://t.ly/Cbjx4
Meta Smart Glasses causing Issues in Schools - Chris G. https://t.ly/Xw6qP
Android 17 now in Beta - Joel https://t.ly/BXU_Q, https://t.ly/25wD7
Samsung is Releasing a Wider Fold 8 - Joel https://t.ly/TIqaD
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Windows Segment
One Billion Win11 users, and they're Pissed! - Chris https://t.ly/gvWw0
MS added AI to Notepad ane Created a Security Failure - Chris G. https://t.ly/zAVVA
Feb's Win11 Update is causing Startup Problems - Chris G. https://t.ly/LdgVj
MS Scalling Back Copilot & Walking Back the AI Overload? - Chris https://t.ly/in0Mn
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].
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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
Garmin inReach Messenger $234 PLUS Activation and Subscription https://a.co/d/01X2XoaC, https://t.ly/dO_WZ
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