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December 06, 2025 Episode 150 - If it Ain't Got Freakin' Android Auto in it
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 150 - If it Ain't Got Freakin' Android Auto in it...
Recorded Sunday November 02, 2025 - 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
M5 MacBook Pro in the House & SSD Speeds are Off the Hook - Larry https://t.ly/MUzB9
iPhone Air Lead Time are Near Zero and Production is not Reducing - Larry https://t.ly/YeldS
Stupidity Abounds at GM, Despite Jobsian POV - Chris https://t.ly/eeUn3
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
Amazon Lays Off 31,000 Workers - Chris https://t.ly/ippdp
Massive Azure Outage Causes MS 365 & Xbox Knock Out - Chris https://t.ly/SRq6p
AI Browsers & ChatGPT Atlas - Larry NO URL
GM Cutting Thousands of Jobs in 3 States - Joel https://t.ly/3GVqp
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows Segment
Unofficial Win11 System Requirements Bypass Could infect your PC - Chris https://t.ly/qmveu
MS Mistake-a-thon Continues
Task Manager tasks continues to run even after you kill it - Joel https://t.ly/zjbfj
MS is Making Windows Update Name Easier to Understand - Chris https://t.ly/rwDbV
MS Admits it Can't Fix Win11 Driver Issue - Joel https://t.ly/CqkWS
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].
This Week's Tip: Using Gmail with the Apple Mail app
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
Anker Power Bank (20K, 87W, Built-In USB-C Cable)
https://t.ly/ih8ej $69.99
https://a.co/d/0gXmBEX $52.49
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1 hr 26 min
November 30, 2025 Episode 149 - Jobsian is not a Thing
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 149 - Jobsian is NOT a Thing, GM
Recorded Sunday October 26, 2025 - 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
Personalized Ads Coming to a GPS Location near You - Larry https://t.ly/hKo5T
Next Year's iPhone Air could be Amazing! - Larry https://t.ly/hOO1O
Massive Leak Reveals new Apple Roadmap & iPhone Flip/iPhone 20 - Larry https://t.ly/5KKsE
Apple adds Toggle Switch to Liquid Glass Interface - Chris https://t.ly/3-MUo
GM thinks that NOT offering CarPlay is "Jobsian" - Joel https://t.ly/o6YTy
Apple Services (and the rest of the World) Impacted by AWS Outage - Chris https://t.ly/Gytcg
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
An Update on the PC of Distros - Chris NO URL
Winux is the BEST Linux Distro for Windows 10 Users - Chris https://t.ly/rWkU8
Why AI Browsers - Joel https://t.ly/ujLm6
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows Segment
MS Mistake-a-thon Continues!!
Teams is the new Office Bit… I mean Snitch - Chris https://t.ly/ENLe9
Windows 10 EoL FAQ - Joel https://t.ly/Qa3Qg
MS is Serious about Turning Win11 into an AI-Operating System - Joel https://t.ly/cOKFr
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].
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
MiniTool Partition Wizard for Windows - Free https://t.ly/BKvc7
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1 hr 48 min
November 01, 2025 Episode 148 - That’s Captain MF-er to you!
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 148 - That’s Captain MF-er to you!
Recorded Sunday October 12, 2025 - 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
M5 MacBook Pro Rumors indicate 2025 Release - Chris https://t.ly/SJ_Eg
John Ternus Backed to Replace Tim Cook - Larry https://t.ly/l9lpJ
Apple Paying up to $5M for Reporting Security Flaws - Chris https://t.ly/v8vRJ
Apple Health+ Could be Apple's Next Subscription Serivce - Chris https://t.ly/M77iE
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 now Mfi Certified - Joel https://t.ly/Wlet7
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro - Hit or Miss Features - Joel https://t.ly/tUvjs
Installing a Linux Distro that works on a T2 Mac - Chris NO URL
Ubuntu 25.10 Released- Joel https://t.ly/Rsu8e
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows Segment
MS Mistake-a-thon Returns:
Copilot Privacy - Larry https://t.ly/TfGAB
MS Plugging More Holes Allowing you to use non-MS Accounts - Larry https://t.ly/cXdHG
MS 365 Outage - Chris https://t.ly/mAAEb
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].
Add reminders from Control Center. Swipe down Control Center > tap Reminders control > add to list.
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
40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max https://t.ly/9lv3w
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1 hr 42 min
November 01, 2025 Episode 147 - Goin' Strapless
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 147 - Goin' Strapless
Recorded Sunday October 05, 2025 - 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 host of The Linux Link Tech Show, 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 Cross Body Strap is Selling Out - Larry https://t.ly/1pjYV
Apple Leadership is Nearing Retirement - Chris https://t.ly/nNmbI
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
Strava Sues Garmin, Demands Sales of all Devices Cease - Joel https://t.ly/ubH_1
Once Valued at $100B, AOL being sold for $1.0B - Chris https://t.ly/CPUT8
Meta will use your AI Chats to Sell Hyper-Targeted Ads - Larry https://t.ly/aVqrg
Gemini Comes to Google Home - Joel https://t.ly/4KMg4
Qualcomm Declares "Complete Litigation Victory" over Arm - Larry https://t.ly/IuIz5
Commercial Break Goes Here
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Windows Segment
MS is Adding yet ANOTHER Copilot Button Noone Asked for - Chris https://t.ly/DkCGY
Paint is getting Project Files (like Photoshop) - Chris https://t.ly/oy3Un
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]
Keep audio with headphones when connecting to CarPlay or speakers. Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity > Keep Audio with Headphones > toggle on.
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
QSP Penguin Pocket Knife, $38.99 https://t.ly/ogerS
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1 hr 26 min
October 20, 2025 Episode 146 - What are you Waiting For?
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 146 - What are you Waiting For?
Recorded Sunday September 21, 2025 - 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 host of The Linux Link Tech Show, 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
iPhone Air in the house! - Larry NO URL
Yes, it bends but... https://t.ly/t7k8b
It survived BRUTAL durability tests https://t.ly/QFiTv
It had an extra iOS 26 Update NO URL
The iPhone Air Preorders show it isn't that popular - Larry https://t.ly/1XeR5
Apple's new iPhone Charger - Still Larry https://t.ly/G_UCS
RUMOR - Will Apple release a Touch-Screen MacBook? - Chris https://t.ly/x0PaG, https://t.ly/-0qyv
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
Nvidia will take a $5B stake in Intel - Larry https://t.ly/FuY2J
Some Apple Talent Leaving for OpenAI - Chris G. https://t.ly/qQwIg
Is 2025 the Year of Linux? - Chris https://t.ly/e6cDF
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 Segment
MS Pushing Windows 11 on ARM to those Migrating from Win10 - Chris G. https://t.ly/bUh0M
MS Testing AI Agents for the Win11 Taskbar - Chris G. https://t.ly/zv90T
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].
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.
Lanwow PremiumMemory Foam eartips for AirPod Pro - $9.99 https://t.ly/7-8K6
Copyright 2025 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] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)
1 hr 35 min
September 18, 2025 Episode 145 - 5 Years of iTGW
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 145 - 5 Years of iTGW
Recorded Sunday September 14, 2025 - 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 Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
5th Anniversary Show!
Apple Segment
The 26's are Released Tomorrow - Chris No URL
Who Got What?? No URL
iPhone 17 Proving Popular - Joel https://t.ly/qfO9H
Former Siri Boss Robby Walker Leaving Apple in October - Larry https://t.ly/L54Uh
Live Translation with AirPods Not coming to EU - Joel https://t.ly/alKNk
Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Receives FDA Clearance - Chris https://t.ly/b1tZ3
Why the iPhone 17 Pro seems... Off - Larry https://t.ly/3-Z6j
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
Winux is a GREAT Distro for Win10 Users - Joel https://t.ly/fmtAs
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 Segment
Win11 25H2 ISO Available for Download - Chris https://t.ly/PdCod, https://t.ly/8ocbM
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 iPhone 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 at the end of each show.
Joel
Bespoke Post: Line of Trade Weekender - $49.99 https://t.ly/NHhNN
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1 hr 27 min
September 11, 2025 Episode 144 - Timmy Time!
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 144 - Timmy Time
Recorded Sunday August 17, 2025 - 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 Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
iOS 26 and its Release Date
Airpods Pro 3
Apple Watch
Series 11
Apple Watch SE
Watch Ultra 3
iPhone 17
Pro motion
3000 nits
Super Retina XDR
Ceramic Shield 2
A19 Chip
Camera
48MP dual fusion ultra wide camera
12MP 2x telephoto
24MP default resolution
Center Stage Selfie Camera
Square sensor with AI
Auto rotation for selfies
iPhone Air
5.6mm
6.5" promotion display
3000 nits
Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
Titanium frame
A19 Pro Chip
5 Neural Excelerators in the GPU
N1 Wireless chip
C1X Celluar Chip
48 MP Fusion Camera System (same as iPhone 17)
Integrated 2x telephoto
18MP Center Stage Selfie Camera
Dual Capture Front/Back Video
eSIM only world wide
Battery
Adaptive power mode
All-day battery life
40 hrs of video playback with mag-safe battery
iPhone 17 Pro
Aluminum Unibody
New Thermal system - Vapor chamber
Ceramic Shield 2 front/back
A19 Pro
Pro Camera System
18MP Central State Selfie Camera
3 48MP Rear Fusion Cameras
8x 200mm Optical Zoom
ProRes RAW Capture
Support for Black Magic Camera Pro Dock
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
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 Segment
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].
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.
Team
Whatcha Gonna Get?
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1 hr 17 min
August 25, 2025 Episode 143 - WUGNET-Fest-A-Palooza
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 143 - WUGNET-Fest-A-Palooza
Recorded Sunday August 17, 2025 - 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 Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
What was WUGNET & Why was it Iconic? - Larry
Apple Segment
Carriers still Own the iPhone Market, Despite Apple's Retail Push - Chris https://t.ly/2lsWC
Apple working with Google on a Siri-AI Model - Paul https://t.ly/tc7FG
New Tech-Woven Case Colors Announced - Larry https://t.ly/DagVg
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
Google Pixel 10 Event - Joel https://t.ly/IJInT, https://t.ly/H1gaX
What's new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 after the Pixel Event - Joel https://t.ly/pe8Pu
Intel Announces US Government Stake - Paul https://t.ly/YaGwR
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 Segment
MS patents a Foldable Phone with a Surface Kickstand - Larry
https://t.ly/YJhsX
MS invetigating Win11 SSD Corruption/Failure Issue - Joel https://t.ly/fMn3g
MS Admits it broke Reset this PC in Windows 11 & Windows 10 - Chris https://t.ly/rsqzT
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
Screen Sharing on a Mac
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
MiPremium Backpack Strap Clip Mount for GoPro Hero $11.99 https://a.co/d/22CnYX8
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1 hr 56 min
August 25, 2025 Episode 142 - Again, Sort of
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 142 - Again, Sort of
Recorded Sunday August 17, 2025 - 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 Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
SpO2 returns to the Apple Watch - Joel https://t.ly/IkeEU
Apple is Working on a New OS - Larry https://t.ly/Iggmu
Apple Maps gets a Big Upgrade - Chris https://t.ly/RjR-O
M5 is coming to iPad before Mac, but its Different this time - Larry https://t.ly/VAYvb
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
How much RAM do you REALLY need? - Chris https://t.ly/dzkHA
ChatGPT 5.0 vs Gemini 2.5 - Larry https://t.ly/xkiN3
US Government in talks to take a Stake in Intel - Chris https://t.ly/Ee341
Is Kodak is Shutting Down after 133 Years? - Joel https://t.ly/2CGfa
AI Startup Perplexity offered Google $34.5B for Chrome - Joel https://t.ly/48Ixg
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 Segment
Microsoft Sued for Killing Windows 10, Lawsuit Says It's Forcing AI Upgrades - Chris https://t.ly/1GQRb
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].
Cleaner Screenshots
"When using Shift + Command + 4 to select an area of the screen, if you press spacebar, the icon turns to a camera. From there, you can click on any open window to get a screenshot of just that window or interface element like dock or menu bar."
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
Whoosh! Screen Shine Duo - $18 Whoosh https://t.ly/BCvVR
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1 hr 48 min
August 25, 2025 Episode 141 - Copyrights Patents Trolls (oh my)
The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 141 - Copyrights, & Patents & Trolls (oh my)
Recorded Sunday August 10, 2025 - 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 Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast
Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment
Apple Watch will soon have US Made Glass - Larry https://t.ly/9d5xI
Fintiv Loses in Tx related to Apple Pay, then files in GA - Larry https://t.ly/KFT1y
iPhone 17 is Gonna Cost More - Chris https://t.ly/yapX7
Jon Prosser Answers Lawsuit with Another Leak Video - Chris https://t.ly/wNKGe
If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.
Mobile/ Linux Segment
Z-Two Fer - Chris G. NO URL
Pixel Fold set to Challenge https://t.ly/crzRL
Here's what Happens when you Fold/Unfold the Galaxy Z Fold 7 200k Times - Chris https://t.ly/EvJm6
GPT5 is Released - Chris https://t.ly/NyaDm, https://t.ly/jVvNZ
OpenAI in Talks for Share Sale at $500B - Larry (I changed the link to something without a paywall) https://t.ly/iKrsZ
T-Mobile Acquires US Cellular - Chris G. https://t.ly/JToKf
AOL Finally Kills Dial-Up - Larry https://t.ly/5SRTJ
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 Segment
Win10's ESU Support will Cost $30, but Requires an MS Account - Chris https://t.ly/qcG35
Intel Ohio Plant likely Cancelled - Chris https://t.ly/aUrS2
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Tip of the Week Segment
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How to put Outlook Tasks on your Calendar
Open Outlook and navigate to the Calendar view.
Open the To Do list (or My Day) alongside your calendar. In the new Outlook, this is often accessed through the "My Day" button on the toolbar. In the classic Outlook, you may need to go to View > To-Do Bar > Tasks.
Locate the task you want to schedule.
Drag the task from the To Do list and drop it onto the desired date and time on your calendar.
Optionally, resize the calendar event to block out the time needed to complete the task.
The task is now linked to the calendar event. Any changes you make to the task in To Do will be reflected in the calendar event, and vice versa.
You can also create a calendar event directly from an email: by dragging the email to the To Do list and then dragging the resulting task to the calendar.
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