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  • Episode 120 - When Nature Calls
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 120 - When Nature Calls

    Recorded Monday February 10, 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

    China Threatens App Store Probe in Retaliation to Tarrifs - Chris https://t.ly/OrMiJ
    Apple's M5 Chip Entering Mass Production - Larry https://t.ly/pmvw6
    Apple Invites App - Larry https://t.ly/nAVSK, https://t.ly/Xv148

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    How Apple Invites works on Android - Joel https://t.ly/DhBaX
    Garmin Watches Bricked with Blue Triangle of Death - Joel https://t.ly/yIuC_
    PebbleOS Running New Hardware after Source Code Drop - Chris https://t.ly/SmTuV

    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: Win11 Bug Updates Making things Worse - Chris https://t.ly/Uazcw
    MS Finally puts the Address Bar on the Bottom of Edge for Android & iOS - Joel https://t.ly/VyfAO

    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].

    Prevent your Mac Laptop from Turning on when Opening the Lid/Connecting to Power https://t.ly/8Bnpw

    To prevent startup when opening the lid or connecting to power: sudo nvram BootPreference=%00
    To prevent startup only when opening the lid: sudo nvram BootPreference=%01
    To prevent startup only when connecting to power: sudo nvram BootPreference=%02
    To undo, type: sudo nvram -d BootPreference

    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

    Vault Case Company - Vault Limited $49.99 https://t.ly/NZEFv

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

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 119 - Getting Tired of the Merry-Go-Round
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 119 - Getting Tired of the Merry-Go-Round

    Recorded Sunday January 26, 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

    UK's Competition Regulator is Investigating Apple and Google, again - Chris G. https://t.ly/rKbeQ
    Apple Expected to Release iOS 18.3 this Week - Joel https://t.ly/JGbrN
    Walmart STILL won't Accept Apple Pay - Joel https://t.ly/h40zN

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Galaxy Unpacked - Joel https://t.ly/Ez39G
    Are You Happy with Samsung's Phones? https://t.ly/C-uhP
    Samsung Trade in Discounts are Off the Chart https://t.ly/Dc47j
    Netflix Raising Prices, AGAIN! - Chris https://t.ly/KGVVB

    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 has Removed Thesaurus from Word (in Favor of Copilot) - Chris https://t.ly/gQXp9
    Smaller Surface Pro Coming this Spring - Chris G. https://t.ly/qC_wH
    Battery Percentage Coming to Win11 Task Bar - Chris https://t.ly/9uyuF
    Copilot's MS365 Icon is Near Impossible to Read on low Resolution Displays - Chris https://t.ly/Nj0SX

    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].

    Set up and use the Hearing Aid feature https://t.ly/JJ-Bd

    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.

    SetApp https://www.setapp.com

    1 Mac - 9.99
    Mac + iOS - 12.99 (1 Mac, 4 iOS)
    Power User - 14.99 (4 Macs, 4 iOS)

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

    1 hr 44 min
  • Episode 118 - We're OK 'cuz the Band's Still Playing
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 118 - We're OK 'cuz the Band's Still Playing

    Recorded Sunday January 19, 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

    Good evening Mr. and Mrs. North and South America and all the ships at sea ... let's go to press!"
    FLASH!! Tik-Tok Banned, Comes back to life! https://t.ly/hTr84
    Trump Looking for ways to Extend the Deadline https://t.ly/CpqyN
    RedNote may Wall off US users to prevent influence on Chinese Citizens https://t.ly/5Rtc5
    Redesigned Apple Mail Coming to MacOS https://t.ly/jhFN1
    Little to no iPhone SE Inventory https://t.ly/nmc-s

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    First Look at Nintendo's Switch 2 https://t.ly/hTwKJ
    Your Snapdragon Phone is FInally ready to be Your Laptop too. https://t.ly/AUQnr
    Android 16 Beta is On Schedule https://t.ly/wcNIK
    Android Auto Used By Fewer Drivers but YT Music is a hit in the car https://t.ly/Wu9Z_

    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: Copilot Rebranding https://t.ly/FNbWJ
    MS Mistake-a-thon: MS isn't what Android is https://t.ly/l6qZa
    MS 365 Subscription Price Goes up, Includes Allotment for Copilot https://t.ly/Sdsb2

    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].

    None this week due to limited co-hosts.

    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.

    None this week due to limited co-hosts.

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

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

    1 hr 41 min
  • Episode 117 - It's not for Old Farts
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 117 - It's not for Old Farts

    Recorded Sunday January 12, 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

    iOS 18.3 Hints at a new Invites App - Chris https://t.ly/XOt3K
    M4 MBA - 4 New Features Coming Soon - Chris https://t.ly/6PSUR
    Meta Replacing Fact Checkers with Community Notes - The WH Made us do it - Chris https://t.ly/VhJBS

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    CES Just isn't the Same - Joel https://t.ly/g9Z-n, https://t.ly/brgUU
    Intel's CEO Gets the Boot - Larry https://t.ly/VC9Sc
    Tik-Tok ban Heads to SCOTUS - Chris https://t.ly/74T9R
    Nvidia's Mini-Desktop Supercomputer can fit in your Bag - Larry https://t.ly/LaBl4
    Nvidia may Enter the ARM Market Afterall - Joel https://t.ly/wmhih

    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 savings and income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

    Windows Segment

    Windows 10 gets Full Screen Ads on PCs that Can't Upgrade to Win11 - Larry https://t.ly/kJZV4

    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].

    How to Create Automation to Reboot your iPhone - Chris https://t.ly/6HdTp

    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

    Shozk Openrun Pro 2 $179.95 https://a.co/d/fSbMwiZ

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

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

    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 116 - Bless Your Heart and Happy New Year
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 116 - Bless Your Heart and Happy New Year

    Recorded Sunday January 5, 2024 - 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

    iOS 18.2 Makes Camera Control the Killer Feature it was meant to be - Larry https://t.ly/DQp9a
    Ending the Google Partnership would Hamstring Apple - Chris G. https://t.ly/68L7d
    Camera & Health Features to be Added to AirPods - Joel https://t.ly/0scqT
    Apple May Have Halted Production of the Vision Pro - Larry https://t.ly/AFmGj

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    AT&T's RTO Mandate is a Downsizing in Disguise - Chris https://t.ly/4lHNM, https://t.ly/rPGTw
    Net Neutrality Eviserated by Appeals Court Ruling - Larry https://t.ly/x8IsJ
    ZDNet Calls elementaryOS 8 the Best Linux Distro of 2024 - Joel https://t.ly/GfAXJ

    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 savings and income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

    Windows Segment

    New Windows 11 Security Bug Could Block Future Updates - Joel https://t.ly/JqAvE
    ESET Recommends Installing Linux if your Windows 10 PC won't Upgrade - Joel https://t.ly/VyPFI

    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].

    How to Force Restart or Reset Your Apple Device https://t.ly/va7p5

    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.

    Virtue Healing Oil $45.00 https://t.ly/6HdTp

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

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

    1 hr 42 min
  • Episode 115 - Fun, Fluffy & Stupid
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 115 - Fun, Fluffy and Stupid

    Recorded Sunday December 15, 2024 - 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

    Apple Rumorie Goodness
    Apple Air Port Likely being Revived - Chris G. https://t.ly/rp-_x
    Apple Working on Magic Mouse Redesign - Chris https://t.ly/MIdYu
    WSJ - iPhone 17 Air to be Cheaper than Expected - Chris G. https://t.ly/hJYa_
    Apple AirTag Improvements Make them More Useful - Joel https://t.ly/_tulp
    iOS 18.2 Mail app is nice but... - Chris G. https://t.ly/1sjd-

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Introducing Android XR, a New Android OS - Joel https://t.ly/ckluH
    YouTubeTV Raising its Prices - Chris https://t.ly/bDoCE
    Appeals Court Upholds Tik-Tok Ban - Chris G. https://t.ly/nqfCp
    What's Happening with the DJI Ban - Joel https://t.ly/v7GPk, https://t.ly/w8GBC/, https://t.ly/_broJ

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

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

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

    Windows Segment

    MS says that Android 15 will make Windows Phone Link Worse - Joel https://t.ly/1meNG
    Windows Recall may still Caputre Card Details even with the Sensitive Info Filter on - Chris https://t.ly/ZbPc9

    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].

    Keyboard Shortcuts for the Linux Terminal https://t.ly/aNiUo

    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...

    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 114 - I'm a Pimpin'... And I'm a Poohin'
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 114 - I'm a Pimpin'... And I'm a Poohin'

    Recorded Sunday December 8, 2024 - 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. Currently the host of The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast
    Larry McJunkin - Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired

    Apple Segment

    iOS 18.2 RC and GA Availability - Larry https://t.ly/OR5uD
    What Gradually Went Away: A lot of Ports - Larry
    Everything to Expect from Apple in December - Larry https://t.ly/LvLYc

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Mobile Device Updates to Android 15 - Chris G.
    OnePlus Open - NA
    Samsung S24 Series - OneUI 7 Beta
    Pixel Feature Update

    Intel CEO Retires amidst Company Troubles - Chris G. https://t.ly/wMcL_

    Are Gaming Handhelds a Good Computer Choice - Chris https://t.ly/CXR2l
    The DOJ is Dumb: Recommends Sale of Chrome & 5yr Market Ban - Joel https://t.ly/qYAxP
    AT&T to Shutdown Landline Service by 2029 - Chris https://t.ly/Oavv0

    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

    Windows Recall is actually great - Larry https://t.ly/u5lWR
    MS Does NOT use your Data from MS365 to Train its AI Models - Joel https://t.ly/0-NGX

    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

    Bring Back a Recently Closed Tab - CTRL-Shift-T or CMD-Shift-T

    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

    Candy Shop Cocoa - $5.99 https://t.ly/mTFe7, https://t.ly/3FCCs

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    1 hr 53 min
  • Episode 113 - Just Stick with the Tech Thing
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 113 - Just Stick with the Tech Thing

    Recorded Sunday November 10, 2024 - 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

    iOS 18.1. Battery Life - Larry https://t.ly/gtn3w
    Green Bubble Reactions now Show up Correctly in RCA Messages - Joel https://t.ly/gQBUw
    GM Really wants you to think you're Better off Without CarPlay - Chris G. https://t.ly/_2zLQ
    Cheaper Apple Vision Pro Delayed until 2027 - Chris G. https://t.ly/1UIPR, https://t.ly/ifAGa

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google Search is Officially a Monopoly - Larry https://t.ly/zhrt9
    Overheating is the #1 Reason for Pixel Returns - Joel https://t.ly/_792w
    Samsung Seems to be Serious about a Tri-Fold Phone - Joel https://t.ly/spPm5

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

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

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

    Windows Segment

    MS Just Learned its Lesson about Over Charging for AI Features - Larry https://t.ly/5VRa3
    According to MS Staffers, the new Copilot Updates are a Step backwards - Chris G. https://t.ly/VDFf_
    Windows Mail, Calendar & People Stop Working on 12/31 - Chris https://t.ly/RbwkS

    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].

    Reuse the previous command in present command with !!

    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 Settle Box $49.00 https://t.ly/ZTtyR

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    Copyright...

    2 hr 1 min
  • Episode 112 - Help! I've Fallen Back and can't get Up!
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 112 - Help! I've Fallen Back and I can't get Up!

    Recorded Sunday November 03, 2024 - 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

    Apple's Exciting Week of M4 - Larry https://t.ly/Jhhqu, https://t.ly/XSN42
    Apple won't Learn from its Mistakes - Chris https://t.ly/5GpeS
    Apple Should Bring Aperture Back after Pixelmator Acquisition - Larry https://t.ly/hkyxe
    Apple Intelligence brings better smart replies to Mail - Chris G. https://t.ly/I0gcF

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Anthropic warns of AI Catastrophe in 18 Months if the Government doesn't Regulate - Chris https://t.ly/BqZhZ
    Your Tesla can now Run Android - Joel https://t.ly/ih3_r
    Android 16 Coming in Q2 2025 - Joel https://t.ly/8Gtq2

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

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

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

    Windows Segment

    MS hints at the Future of Surface with Wearable AI - Joel https://t.ly/wsLns

    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].

    Easily Bypass the need for a Microsoft Account - Larry

    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.

    Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition - $279.99 https://t.ly/X0Fti

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  • Episode 111 - If you have to Resort to a Turtle Suit, Something's not Right
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 111 - If you have to Resort to a Turtle Suit, Something's not Right

    Recorded Sunday October 27, 2024 - 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

    Apple's Exciting Week of M4 - Larry https://t.ly/te92z, https://t.ly/fGL9u
    Apple testing Blood Sugar App - Chris G. https://t.ly/S4okK
    Apple stopping Vision Pro Production ? - Joel https://t.ly/zeisp

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    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    ARM Cancels Qualcomm's License, Endangering its Chip Business - Joel https://t.ly/ki92x
    T-Mo Gives up on 5G mmW Spectrum - Joel https://t.ly/mpCLe
    Google Will ID Photos Modified with AI - Larry https://t.ly/EsWr-

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    Windows Segment

    MS having Issues with its $80k/unit Hololense Army Contract - Chris G. https://t.ly/hTHx_
    MS Fixes 9GB Win11 24H2 Bug - Chris G. https://t.ly/J3nIT
    The Partnership between MS and OpenAI shows Signs of Stress - Larry https://t.ly/TOFjn

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    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].

    Running Multiple Linux Commands in a Single Line

    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.

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