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  • Episode 140 - Randall says we can Start
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 140 - Randall says we can Start

    Recorded Sunday August 03, 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 Sensing won't come back to the Apple Watch any time Soon - Chris https://t.ly/IsHFt
    Tim Cook Holds Apple Town Hall to Discuss its AI Woes - Larry https://t.ly/VRgjC
    How Much Apple AI Staffers & Engineers Make - Larry https://t.ly/IgoZU
    iOS 18.6/macOS 15.6 Released - Chris https://t.ly/6sE7d

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Check-In - Galaxy Z Fold 7 After 2 Weeks (give or take a few days) - Chris NO URL
    Using AI to Generate Profile Images - Larry NO URL
    Today in History - TRS-80 Launched by Radio Shack in 1977 - Chris https://t.ly/tP3xn
    Meta's Smartwatch Coming back in September? - Chris https://t.ly/Syj3F

    Commercial Break Goes Here

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    Windows Segment

    MS tops $4T in Valuation - Company Extatic, Workers Pissed - Chris https://t.ly/uUSYn
    The Windows to Mac Enterprise Switch is Starting - Larry https://t.ly/kWuAK
    MS Testing Copliot's new Smart Mode, ahead of GPT-5 Rollout - Larry https://t.ly/8JCJU
    MS Testing new Taskbar Companions Feature & it Might be AI Powered - Chris https://t.ly/IZOaD

    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].

    Beta Software Gotchas

    watchOS Betas cannot be uninstalled. They have to be sent to Apple and there may be a charge as much as
    $500 to exchange/have the beta removed and/or latest released version installed

    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

    Under-counter Lighting Kit https://a.co/d/gAgLZf0

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    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 50 min
  • Episode 139 - Clippy's got a Brand New Face
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 139 - Clippy's got a Brand New Face

    Recorded Sunday July 27, 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

    The 26's hit Dev Beta 4 - Chris https://t.ly/YCMRX
    iOS 26 Public Beta available with this cycle https://t.ly/PgsYD
    Apple Sues Jon Prosser - Joel https://t.ly/M5-4L
    Tax Free Holiday in 9 States include Apple Products - Joel https://t.ly/9_AbE
    Apple Care One may Require an Extra Step for Coverage - Larry https://t.ly/w8hi0

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    New Security Trend - MFA Apps - Larry NO URL
    The Oppo Find N5 is going to give the iPhone Fold a run for its Money - Chris https://t.ly/Lckec
    The Death of the S-Pen is Nigh - Joel https://t.ly/xgvKE

    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 Will Delete your Passwords on 8/1 - Larry https://t.ly/i3PL7
    Clippy's Got a Brand New Face - Chris https://t.ly/3yyEH
    Microsoft Mistake-a-thon - Another Global Hack on MS hits the US - Larry https://t.ly/r2vD9

    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 Hot Corners for specific tasks

    System Settings - Desktop and Dock, Hot Corners button of the bottom

    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

    Nitecore NB10000 Gen III (Gen 3) Ultra-Slim Power Bank, 10000mAh QC Quick-Charge Dual USB-C Ports for Phones Flashlights and Headlamps, with USB-A Adapter and USB-C Cable, Including NitecoreS Sticker https://t.ly/gs9hG $64.95

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    This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 138 - What's with all the Rumors
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 138 - What's with all the Rumors

    Recorded Sunday July 13, 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
    Jeff Williams Stepping Down Sabih Khan Stepping Up - Joel https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/13/how-jeff-williams-departure-from-apple-will-shuffle-exec-responsibilities
    iPhone 17 Air Leaked Features make me want it More - Larry https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/iphone-17-air-leaks-5/
    The 26's will Standardize the UI across all Platforms - Chris G. https://apple.news/ADxreUHXaQ1aQWj2HwSs_Ew
    Here's Why Apple's All-New Home Hub is Delayed - Larry https://www.macrumors.com/2025/07/13/heres-why-apples-home-hub-is-delayed/
    Macs & Apple Watch to be hit with Tariffs Starting August 1 - Larry https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/08/macs-and-apple-watch-to-be-hit-by-trump-tariffs-starting-on-august-1/

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Samsung Unpacked Recap - Joel https://www.t3.com/live/news/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-live-blog-z-fold-ultra
    Android 16 Fixes Notifictions with 2 New Features - Joel https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-16-totally-changes-how-notifications-work-on-your-phone-thanks-to-two-new-features/
    Samsung Building Auto Dex as an Android Auto Alternative - Chris G. https://9to5google.com/2025/07/08/samsung-auto-dex-leak-android-auto-alternative/

    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 Mistake-a-thon: Outlook & Teams go Down - Chris https://www.neowin.net/news/following-teams-outage-microsoft-broke-outlook-email-more-details-out/
    MS Mistake-a-thon: MS may NEVER be able to fix Windows Update Error 0x80070643 - Chris https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-reiterates-it-may-never-truly-be-able-to-fix-windows-update-0x80070643-error/

    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 G.

    Download Settin...

    1 hr 47 min
  • Episode 137 - You made your Memoji do What??
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 137 - You made your Memoji do What??

    Recorded Sunday June 29, 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

    iOS26 Release Date - Chris G. https://t.ly/rf-fb
    Digital IDs: Putting your Passport on your iPhone - Chris https://t.ly/EpWYg
    Apple Considering Acquiring Perplexity AI in its Biggest Acquisition Ever - Chris https://t.ly/0vkSc
    Tim Sweeney Slams Apple's "Unlawful" App Store Changes - Chris G. https://t.ly/7Wmsy
    DJI "Remains Committed to the US Market" but the Shelves are Empty - Joel https://t.ly/AUCD_

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    RFK Wants Everyone to use a Wearable Device - Chris https://t.ly/jukpj
    Switch 2 Came Carts Slower than MicroSD and Internal Storage - Joel https://t.ly/lnjAs
    Meta is starting to feed your Camera Roll to its AI - Chris G. https://t.ly/3fsN1

    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 Pulls the Plug on the BSoD - Joel https://t.ly/kuhzm, https://t.ly/T44KO
    How to get Windows 10 Security Updates for Free - Joel https://t.ly/J6gqi

    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].

    Activate DND Quickly

    If you hold the Option key and click on the Notification Center icon in the top right corner of your Mac's menu bar, you can activate Do Not Disturb.

    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

    Govee Bluetooth Hygrometer Thermometer - $15 https://t.ly/rJla_

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    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 19 min
  • Episode 136 - The Week After the Conference Before
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 136 - The Week After the Conference Before

    Recorded Sunday June 15, 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

    WWDC Aftermath
    Roll Call - Who's Running a new Beta OS, and on What? - Chris No URL
    Lets Talk About the iOS 26 updates - what did we get? - Chris G. No URL
    Changes to Spotlight Dominate macOS 26 Tahoe - Chris https://t.ly/mdYuT, https://t.ly/lYuWu
    iPadOS and New Multi-Tasking and other Goodies - Chris G. https://t.ly/PcW4D
    VisionOS - Chris G https://t.ly/KocbF
    TVOS and WatchOS - Chris G https://t.ly/u3LdF, https://t.ly/pwW4O
    iOS 26 Beta 1 update (yes already) for iphone 15 and 16 - Chris G. https://t.ly/V-Ld6
    Apple's Glass Interface Isn't the Problem the Tech Media Says It Is - Chris G. No URL
    Is the iPad now a Real Computer? - Chris G. https://t.ly/z34di
    Transferring Passkeys to other Platforms - Larry https://t.ly/mSh3O
    Apple Intelligence is Running on a Separate AI Track - Larry Larry, if you have the URL for this, please add it in

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    BlueStar Linux Combines Elements of All Desktop OS' and it kinda works - Chris https://t.ly/mHF04, https://t.ly/azqov
    Android 16 Fist Impressions - Joel https://t.ly/Upix4
    Desktop Mode in Android 16 is on the Right Track - Joel https://t.ly/DTEQF

    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

    Copilot Flaw Opens Door to AI Hacking - Joel https://t.ly/q7PBx
    MS Build is Leaving Seattle... Forever - Chris https://t.ly/WsQij

    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].

    Unlocking With Apple Watch

    If you have an Apple Watch, you can use it to unlock your Mac, which is a super useful feature for those who don't know about it. To set it up, open System Preferences > Security & Privacy and then toggle on Unlock Mac with Apple Watch.

    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

    AirTag 4-Pack - $75

    1 hr 53 min
  • Episode 135 - Did they use a Red Stapler or not?
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 135 - Did they use a Red Stapler or not?

    Recorded Sunday June 08, 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

    WWDC 2025 Week
    Skinny Timmy Takes the Stage at Noon CDT - Chris No URL
    It's all About the OS' - Chris G. https://t.ly/x2Vo0, https://t.ly/E5Y8u, https://t.ly/5Edfj
    iOS 26 will Preview the 20th Anniversary iPhone - Chris G. https://t.ly/v44Ng
    macOS 26 Name, Beta Dates and Key Features - Chris G. https://t.ly/_aNRI
    The Biggest Problem with Apple Intelligence is Apple - Larry https://apple.news/A6nXznrsXRPywlg-A1L2IXw
    Preview is coming to iOS26 and iPadOS 26 - Larry https://t.ly/nkeG6
    CarPlay in iOS 26 adds New Features - Larry https://t.ly/g7XiS
    iPadOS & CarPlay Rant - Chris No URL

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Ruined by a Stapler - Joel https://t.ly/66efD
    Why we Should Not Listen To Rumors: Was Android 16 Supposed to be Released on June 3rd....or not? - Joel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_BBCZ1IQi8
    Meta and Yandex Deanonymizing Web IDs and it only Works on Android - Chris G. https://t.ly/I1o8R, https://t.ly/4CWPv

    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 adds Copilot to Windows Store to Compare Apps - Joel https://t.ly/99Y1J
    Windows 25H2 is Coming - Yawn! - Chris https://t.ly/NLvK5
    MS Rant: MS Authenticator - Larry No URL

    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].

    Activate DND Quickly - If you hold the Option key and click on the Notification Center icon in the top right corner of your Mac's menu bar, you can activate Do Not Disturb.

    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

    JisuLife Handheld Fan Ultra1M - $59.98 https://t.ly/-Cddu

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 134 - Guilt is Like Garlic - You Can't have too Much
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 134 - Guilt is Like Garlic - You Can't have too Much

    Recorded Sunday June 01, 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

    WWDC is a Week Away
    Apple Pulling a Microsoft? - Joel https://www.macrumors.com/2025/05/29/will-apple-rename-iphones-ios-26/#:~:text=Apple%20plans%20to%20use%2026,change%20mean%20for%20the%20iPhone%3F
    iOS/ iPadOS/ macOS 26 (pretty much confirmed) - Chris G. https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/28/apple-rumored-to-release-ios-26-at-wwdc-instead-of-ios-19
    iOS 26 Redesign Could be more Drastic than iOS 7- Chris https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/05/30/what-to-expect-from-ios-26-at-wwdc-new-games-app-redesign-and-more
    Apple v. Epic: Can we at LEAST Agree on this?? - Larry https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/30/whatever-side-you-favor-in-apples-court-battles-can-we-all-agree-on-this-one-thing/
    Long List of Car Manufacturers have said NO to CarPlay Ultra - Larry https://9to5mac.com/2025/05/29/carplay-ultra-these-brands-say-no-to-apples-new-features/

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google Soapbox - Larry No URL
    ChatGPT lies like a Rug & is trying to Dominate Users - Chris No URL
    Nationwide Plan for Fiber may be Canceled in favor of StarLink - Chris G. https://www.theverge.com/news/675502/bead-program-fiber-internet-paused
    New Linux Flaws Allow Password Hash Theft via Core Dumps in Ubuntu, RHEL, Fedora - Joel https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/new-linux-flaws-allow-password-hash.html
    WSL is designed to keep Linux users happy on Windows, but it helped me switch to Linux instead - Joel https://www.xda-developers.com/wsl-helped-me-switch-to-linux/

    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

    Emergency Patch KB5062170 fixes Install Errors from Recent Updates - Joel https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-gets-emergency-kb5062170-patch-to-fix-errors-when-installing-recent-updates/
    MS Standardizes USB-C on Windows 11 - Joel https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-standardizes-usb-c-experience-on-windows-11/

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

    Tip of the Week Segment

    1 hr 40 min
  • Episode 133 - Thank You for Your Servce
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 133 - Thank You for Your Servce

    Recorded Sunday May 25, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts
    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    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
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired

    A Moment of Silence for those that have paid the ultimate price for our Freedom

    Apple Segment

    Trump Demands 25% Tariff on iPhones not made in the US - Larry https://t.ly/-Ra3g
    and its still cheaper to pay the 25% than make them here - Chris G. https://t.ly/Z8USm
    and after Bad Press, they'll cover Samsung and Everybody Else https://t.ly/kaHgU
    Apple Raises Trade-In Values on iPhones - Chris https://t.ly/Oyyan
    WWDC 2025 Key Note is June 9th - Chris G. https://t.ly/9jRhG

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google I/O - Chris G. https://t.ly/TRI15, https://t.ly/kme0J, https://t.ly/2AEIK
    AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is Achievable within a Decade? - Larry https://t.ly/iGycE
    OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive's AI Device Startup for $6.4B - Chris https://t.ly/tSrMg
    Wouldn't use an iPhone if you Gave it to me for Free - Larry https://t.ly/r7gXP

    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

    The Windows Version of Handoff is Coming to Windows 11 - Larry https://t.ly/tvF_c
    AnduinOS 1.3 - Windows-Like Linux Distribution - Chris https://t.ly/l9GSv

    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].

    Video Screenshots -

    Shift + Command + 3 takes a screenshot, Shift + Command + 4 lets you select an area of the screen to screenshot, but Shift + Command + 5, a lesser known option, brings up an interface that lets you record your screen or a portion of your 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.

    Larry

    Buffway Slim Minimalist Wallet https://a.co/d/fv6VAWa

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    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 22 min
  • Episode 132 - They Wrote Checks their @$$ Can't Cash
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 132 - They Wrote Checks their @$$ Can't Cash

    Recorded Sunday May 18, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    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
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired

    Apple Segment

    Fortnight isn't available on iOS - Chris G. https://t.ly/q9URz
    The Shit-Show that is Apple Intelligence - Joel https://t.ly/PNmS4
    CarPlay Ultra Trial Delivers a Deeply Integrated Experience - Larry https://t.ly/YWj0l
    Trump to Cook - I don't want you Building iPhones in india - Larry https://t.ly/IEBMc
    visionOS 3 will let you Scroll with Just Eye Movements - Chris G. https://t.ly/d61lc

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Microsoft Announces Linux Distribution Service - Joel https://t.ly/zqnd3

    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 Lists Surface Models Compatible with Windows 11 - Chris https://t.ly/FuJLZ
    Microsoft's Simplified Surface Line-Up Kills another Device - Chris G. https://t.ly/SYqNB
    Windows Phone Gets a ChatGPT Update? Really?? - Chris G. https://t.ly/zN5vn
    MS to Cut 3% of its Work Force in May - Larry https://t.ly/yf1h0

    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].

    Close Apps From App Switcher

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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.

    Chris G.

    BASEQI microSD adapter for Macbook Pro 14" and 16" https://t.ly/kv-1O

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 131 - May the Fourth be with Youth
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 131 - May the Fourth be with Youth

    Recorded Sunday May 04, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central

    Hosts

    Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org
    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
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired

    Apple Segment

    Judge sanctions Apple for blatantly violating 'Fortnite' App Store order - Chris G. https://t.ly/qoTwG
    New Devices in the House - talk about upcoming reviews - Chris G.
    New iPhone Factories Opened in India - Larry https://t.ly/ecdUC
    AirPlay Flaw Makes iPhones Vulnerable - Larry https://t.ly/oJwSK
    Apple may Stagger Next Year's iPhones to Make Way for a Foldable - Chris G. https://t.ly/rAkzS

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    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google I/O is Official - Joel https://t.ly/eCNEC
    Google will Rollout its AI Chatbot to Kids Under 13 - Joel https://t.ly/Xk4TX, https://t.ly/Fm3a5
    You now have access to the AI Mode experiment in Google Search - Joel https://t.ly/0Wqkm
    Google Play Store Lost 1/2 its Apps - Chris G. https://t.ly/-C5zp

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    Windows Segment

    MS wants users to Ditch Win10 before it dies, Hoping Copilot & Recall will Drive Sales - Chris https://t.ly/c-l3V
    Report Claims MS Copilot, other AI Bots aren't Living up to the Hype - Chris https://t.ly/ePc74

    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

    Type to Siri via a Double Tap on the Bottom of the 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.

    Larry

    Anker Prime Power Bank – 65W (30W Fast Charge) – $89 https://a.co/d/9vQvrlV

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    This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1 hr 38 min

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