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  • Episode 110 - He Ain't Shootin' RAW
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 110 - He Ain't Shootin' RAW

    Recorded Sunday October 20, 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

    The New Apple iPad Mini - Joel https://t.ly/eHT8N
    Are Physical Keyboards (for phones) still a Thing? - Larry https://t.ly/nj2ue
    iPhone 16 Pros face Random Freezes and Restarts - Chris https://t.ly/0HvyI

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google Reorg - Chris https://t.ly/arQCc
    The New Kindle Color Soft - Joel https://t.ly/O67sF
    Google Play Store Monopoly Changes on Administrative Hold - Chris G. https://t.ly/ix0YL

    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

    What to know about Intel's Panther Lake and new Partnership - Larry https://t.ly/onsIW, https://t.ly/mlI2F
    Unexpected Value in Copilot+ - Chris G.

    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].

    Get Rid of 24H2's 9GB of Update Files - Chris G.

    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

    Galaxy Tab A9+ (It will make sense when I talk about it) - $219.99 https://t.ly/7d_93

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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 23 min
  • Episode 109 - Rip it Real Good
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 109 - Rip it Real Good

    Recorded Sunday October 13, 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

    How Does Today's AI Actually Work (& why can't I copyright what I create?) - Chris https://t.ly/B7mIR
    Apple Now Allowing you to Change your Apple ID email Address - Larry https://t.ly/vSlF3
    Apple looking for Tech Uniqueness before Entering the Foldables Market - Chris https://t.ly/VuPPt

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    OpenAI Might be on the MS Acquisition list by 2027 - Joel https://t.ly/yQU9V
    Wayback Machine Breach affects 31M People - Joel https://t.ly/m72R3

    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

    Win11 24H2 Leaves behind 9GB of Undeletable Files - Larry https://t.ly/tDTA3, https://t.ly/9ARgi
    MS Kills off the Surface Duo Line - Chris https://t.ly/6_a43
    You'll have to Throw Away your PC if you can't Upgrade to Win11 - Joel https://t.ly/iAybg

    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.

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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 18 min
  • Episode 108 - I'm doin' the Thing
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 108 - I'm doin' the Thing

    Recorded Sunday October 6, 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

    iPhone 16 Pro First Impressions - Larry
    iOS 18.1 Release is 10/28
    Is the iPhone 16 Series over the Pro Series Best for Most? - Larry https://t.ly/DF3YI
    Meta is Crushing Innovation vs. Apple - Chris https://t.ly/Ts3gC
    Is iOS 18 Limiting Screen Refresh to 80Hz? - Joel https://t.ly/YK6_4

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Intel Rejects Take-Over Bid - Chris https://t.ly/emGV7
    91% of Polled Amazon Workers Unhappy with Return to Office - Joel https://t.ly/_PtRH
    Has Someone Finally Made a Real Apple TV Competitor? - Larry https://t.ly/2nsWX
    You Can't Copyright AI Generated Material - Chris https://t.ly/n2RAk

    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

    Copilot + PCs are here, but does anyone care? - Larry https://t.ly/mZpLd
    MS Announces Sweeping Changes to Windows Recall - Chris https://t.ly/1U_wL
    Is OneDrive Messing with your Files? - Joel https://t.ly/wqtyX
    MS Cracks Down on Win11 Upgrades for Incompatible PC's - Chris https://t.ly/t4Wk4

    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].

    Enable Two/Multi Factor Authentication

    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

    RainBird LNK2 WiFi Module https://t.ly/QlAXB

    ...
    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 107 - If it’s a procedure that works, Follow it Consistently!
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 107 - If it’s a procedure that works, Follow it Consistantly!

    Recorded Sunday September 22, 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

    EU Compels Apple to Improve iOS Interoperability - Larry https://t.ly/5kQUC
    iPhone 16 to be Assembled in Brazil as well as China and India - Larry https://t.ly/W0-E5
    iPadOS 18 Pulled or M4 iPad Pro Users due to Bricked Devices - Larry https://t.ly/CBIVQ
    How to Manage your iOS Account from Anywhere - Chris https://t.ly/YB5Pq

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google working on RCS Encryption between Android and iPhone - Joel https://t.ly/ZPSSv

    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

    Qualcomm wants to Acquire Intel as PCs Switch to ARM - Larry https://t.ly/qG24o
    MS says that ChatGPT isn't Better than Copilot. You're using it Wrong - Chris https://t.ly/sE0F3
    Copilot Wave 2 is Here - Joel https://t.ly/B6lan
    MS on Mac have a Security Hole that Won't get Fixed Soon - Joel https://t.ly/pMcBt

    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 (Chris to do)

    Use Strong Passwords

    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

    Cirkul 40oz All-Day StrawSip Double-Wall Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler with Handle $24.88
    https://t.ly/L0CpZ

    Copyright 2024 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplica...

    1 hr 43 min
  • Episode 106 - Google Drive or Else!
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 106 - Google Drive or Else!

    Recorded Sunday September 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

    Using AirPods Pro 2 as a Hearing Aid is better than OTC - Larry https://t.ly/KHiGk
    FDA Approves APP Hearing Aid Features - Joel https://t.ly/6jPyT
    Apple Intelligence Features to roll out in this order between iOS 18.1 and 18.4 - Chris https://t.ly/_-ADu

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Pixel 9 Pro XL in the House - Joel
    Is there a Use Case for a Tri-Fold Phone? - Joel https://t.ly/tf-29
    Google to let users Create a Digital ID in Wallet from their Passport - Chris https://t.ly/UfQPD

    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

    Intel Could Lose Billlions - Chris https://t.ly/5ePsb
    Microsoft Confesses it Broke Windows - Larry https://t.ly/jvClA
    Win11 Strikes Again with Ads that can't be Disabled - Larry https://t.ly/b8v-w

    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

    AI Song Generator - Music Beat - $7.99/Week, $49.99/Yr https://t.ly/GmD8n

    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 43 min
  • Episode 104 - I like Big Phones (& I Cannot Lie)
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 104 - I Like Big Phones (and I Cannot Lie)

    Recorded Sunday August 25, 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

    Typing these 4 Characters can Crash your iPhone - Joel https://t.ly/7Vr9e
    Meta Cancels its Vision Pro Competitor - Larry https://t.ly/zXwnx
    iPhone Event Expected September 10 - Chris https://t.ly/MKc45

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google's Current Phone Line Up is a Mess - Joel https://t.ly/1p7eX
    Finding the Right Case for your New Device - Chris
    X Staff can have their Stock Options if they can Prove to Elon tht they Deserve it - Joel https://t.ly/yg5Tk
    Happy Birthday to Linux - Joel https://t.ly/rKM7X

    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 is Killing Control Panel, SOMETIME in the future - Chris https://t.ly/LaLGI
    Windows Recall is still Coming & will be Available to try in October - Chris https://t.ly/L3_E2
    MS Waves Goodbye to Underwater Data Centers - Larry https://t.ly/_LmAE

    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

    Switch Back to the Last Working Directory in Linux

    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

    22mm Quick Release Spring Bar Pins https://t.ly/52nzh

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

    This podcast is h...

    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 103 - Its More of a Concept than a Reality
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 103 - It's More of a Concept than a Reality

    Recorded Sunday August 18, 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

    macOS Sequoia will Prompt Monthly, not Weekly - Larry https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/14/macos-sequoia-screen-recording-prompt-monthly/
    Apple Intelligence is more of a Concept than a Reality - Chris https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/13/apple-intelligence-concept-reality/
    DoJ's China Links are Overblown says Tik-Tok - Chris G. https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/08/16/tiktok-says-dojs-china-link-claims-are-overblown

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Google Pixel Event - Joel https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/live/made-by-google-august-2024-event-live-blog
    Google Jabs at Apple During the Pixel Event - Larry https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/14/google-jabs-at-apple/
    Android Auto adds Google Assistant UI during Voice Interactions - Joel https://9to5google.com/2024/08/17/android-auto-google-assistant-siri-redesign/

    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 Temporarily stops Intrusive Win11 ads after Constant Backlash - Chris G.
    https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/microsoft-temporarily-pumps-the-brakes-on-its-intrusive-windows-11-ads-after-receiving-constant-backlash-from-windows-10-users

    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

    Hide Your Notifications from Inquiring Minds

    1 hr 27 min
  • Episode 102 - Microsoft Can't Give it Away
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 102 - Microsoft Can't Give it Away

    Recorded Sunday August 11, 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 says "Hell No"to Bing, MS offered it for Free - Larry https://t.ly/43ZHf
    Apple Might Charge Extra for Apple Intelligence Features, but not soon - Joel https://t.ly/245mG
    Apple Makes DMA Changes, Epic & Spotify Cry Foul - Chris https://t.ly/78tAx
    Apple Vision on Track for Next Year - Chris https://t.ly/y7o20

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Dell Laying off 12,500 Employees, Total now 24,500 in 15 months - Larry https://t.ly/jBrby
    X is Leaving SF & it wasn't the poop that Drove them Out - Chris https://t.ly/Q-r8m
    2.9B hit in Large Data Breach - Larry https://t.ly/LiGVZ

    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 Returning to Mixed Reality? - Chris https://t.ly/vzwlO
    Logitech says Subcrption Mouse isn't a Real Product - Joel https://t.ly/8ZoPU

    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

    Save your eyes at night with Night Shift

    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

    Osprey Stratos 24L Men's Hiking Backpack, Poinsettia Red $174.97
    https://t.ly/XCuev

    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] (

    1 hr 41 min
  • Episode 101 - Creepy Epic Failures
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 101 - Creepy Epic Failures

    Recorded Sunday August 4, 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

    New Photos App in iOS 18 - Chris G.
    Apple Returns to Growth, Wall Street Pleased - Chris
    https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/08/01/apples-third-quarter-2024-results-show-return-to-growth-with-wall-street-beat
    Epic CEO Calls Apple's Find My is Creepy - Chris G.
    https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/30/tim-sweeney-find-my-creepy-surveillance-tech/

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Intel Cuts 15,000 Jobs - Chris G. https://9to5mac.com/2024/08/02/15000-intel-job-cuts/
    Everything Wrong with AI - Joel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSSoArmKtO8&ab_channel=gabibelle
    Galaxy Fold 6 and Jerryrig Everything - Joel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScH9bCyqJ6s&ab_channel=JerryRigEverything

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    Windows Segment

    Delta CEO Calls Windows Platform "Fragile" - Chris https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/delta-ceo-says-microsoft-is-probably-the-most-fragile-platform
    MS 365 Goes Down Again - Chris https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-365-is-down-again/

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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].
    Chris
    How to Create a Template in Word 365

    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 u...

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 100 - 3 Digits In
    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 100 - 3 Digits In

    Recorded Sunday July 28, 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

    Are the Guard Rails Going Up? - Chris https://t.ly/1tDY6
    Spain Now Investigating Apple's App Store - Chris https://t.ly/bVNxt

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

    Mobile/ Linux Segment

    Raspberry Pi 5 is now Mainstream - Chris G. https://t.ly/9r5HG
    T-Mobile Class Action Lawsuit - Chris G. https://t.ly/jD4vt
    GF6 and OnePlus open Head to Head - Chris https://t.ly/NxuZz
    Did Google Purposely Hobble the Pixel 9 Fold Camera? Joel https://t.ly/49TDy

    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.

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    Windows Segment

    MBA vs Surface Laptop 7 - Larry https://t.ly/Krty4
    Windows on ARM is enabling the introduction of COMPELLING Hardware - Larry https://t.ly/ZdNGb,
    https://t.ly/RDBSY
    MS Plans to make Windows Security more Mac Like, Post Crowdstrike - Chris G. https://t.ly/XVE62

    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.

    How to work with Paragraph Marks in Word for iOS

    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

    YTT Touchscreen Mist Cleaner $7.99
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MB8P28S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    Copyright 2024 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Dupl...

    1 hr 38 min

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