Fry's Electronics closes its doors, cloning a hard drive with Linux, personal sound amplification products(PSAP) with Scott Wilkinson, why is call quality bad with Wi-Fi calls? What to do with an internet radio without an internet guide, will Starlink be a fast internet connection? Travel news with Johnny Jet, are permanent hearing aids worth the cost? Finding a good, cheap camcorder for school video projects, preventing kids from getting distracted with YouTube during distance learning, and more of your calls! 
Host: Leo Laporte 
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo 
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1774

Tech experts Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent have the expertise to help you get the most out of your technology. From the latest gadgets to tried-and-true tech tips, tune into Ask The Tech Guys for an informative and fun look at tech. Call in with your live questions from 11 am-2 pm PT every Sunday at call.twit.tv. Get ready to level up your tech game!

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Leo shows off Udio and Suno, AI-generated music services that've been making a splash in the news recently. What's the easiest way to rip DVDs nowadays? Is AliExpress a safe website to purchase goods from? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about how AI is being utilized in the design of automotive vehicles. That and more are coming up on Ask The Tech Guys! 
Suno and Udio. 
Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album. 
My HDR videos are taking forever to export from Adobe Premiere. What could be causing this issue? 
Can I force my S23 Ultra to get the latest security update? 
Sam Abuelsamid and AI's application in the design of automotive vehicles. 
How can I bypass copy protection on DVDs? 
Is there a thing as having too many eero routers on my network? 
Is AliExpress a safe website from which to buy goods? 
How can I host my own public game server? Can I do it myself? 
What are some recommended, budget-friendly video capture adapters for Mac computers? 
After creating a new email address, how can I easily notify others about the change in my email? 
How safe am I using tech given/purchased from someone else? 
Why can't I cast my Netflix streams from my phone anymore? 
I'm transferring my data from an iPhone to a Pixel 8 Pro, but my WhatsApp information always fails. What could be causing this issue? 
What Windows virtualization application does Leo and Mikah recommend for the Mac? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid 
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ATTG 2020: Flat Mikah - Udio & Suno, AI & Cars, AliExpress

Leo's Atari 400 arrived recently and demos the device during the show. Can you use an Apple Newton on newer Macs? Why do HP printers get disabled sometimes? How can you make your photos and videos searchable by various defined parameters? Plus, Johnny Jet shares his multi-plane trip to Hawaii and to be aware that the price of applying for Global Entry is going up soon! 
Leo's Atari 400 arrived and demos the device. 
Mahbod Moghadam, who rose to fame as the co-founder of Genius, has died. 
How can I extract audio from my Apple TV from HDMI and put it into an external speaker? 
What alternatives to Google Podcasts do Leo and Mikah recommend? Plus, can I use my Apple Newton on newer Macs? 
How can I re-enable my HP printer to print again when HP disabled my printer for failing to pay for HP Instant Ink? 
Is it worth repairing the screen on my iPad Pro, or am I better off replacing the device? 
How can I prepare my smartphone and DSLR cameras to capture the upcoming solar eclipse? 
Why is my Bitwarden browser plugin not logging in? 
What's the best way to convert DVD and VHS media into a digital format? 
Johnny Jet and his recent multi-plane journey to Hawaii. 
How can I make all of my photos & videos in Google Drive searchable by various set parameters? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Johnny Jet 
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ATTG 2019: Blame the Kombucha - Atari 400, Google Podcasts, Solar Eclipse

Leo Laporte shows off another one of his recent Instagram purchases. Can you send out text messages similarly to a BCC email? Gmail turns 20! Plus, Scott Wilkinson joins the show to talk with Leo and Mikah Sargent about physical media and how often one wants to watch older movies. 
An accidental discovery of a backdoor likely prevented thousands of infections. 
The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness? 
What is My Ping Tag? 
Can I text multiple people on an iPhone to function similarly to a BCC email? 
With the changing landscape of broadcast television, a caller wants to know if Leo and MIkah think that traditional TV is dying. 
Scott Wilkinson and March 2024's Home Theater of the Month. 
20 years of Gmail. 
How long can I continue to safely use an older version of an app on my phone? 
Is there a way to backup photos without using a laptop? 
With the discontinuation of Echo Connect, is there a similar service or process to announce phone calls and allow calls to be initiated by voice? 
What hard drives should I get when purchasing a Synology NAS? 
What's a good Linux OS to install on an older computer? 
Why are certain shows on my YouTube TV recordings quieter than others? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Scott Wilkinson 
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ATTG 2018: Heck Yeah! - Social Media, Gmail, Backing Up Photos

Leo Laporte has returned from his vacation! What's the best way for guests to easily connect to your in-home WiFi network? How important is it to own your modem and router? What does your ISP see when using an encrypted DNS server? Plus, Dick DeBartolo stops by to share some of his favorite gadgets, as usual! 
United States sues Apple. 
'Even stronger' than imagined: DOJ's sweeping Apple lawsuit draws expert praise. 
The antitrust case against Apple. 
How can I set up a NFC chip to allow guests to connect to my WiFi network? Should I use another method instead? 
What website builders do Mikah and Leo recommend nowadays? 
Dick Debartolo and the ASUS Zenbook Duo and Fingerlings Bird!  
How do I set up a YubiKey & tie it to my Windows login? 
How important is it to own your modem or router with whichever ISP I may have? What's the difference when using a fiber connection? 
What's happening with my OTP Auth when Face ID doesn't work when trying to access it? 
Why aren't my AirPods not connecting to my Apple TV? 
What does "#21#" do when I enter it on my phone? 
A friend of the network calls in... 
What can my ISP see when browsing the internet through an encrypted DNS server? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Dick DeBartolo 
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ATTG 2017: 18 Tons of Wax - NFC Chips, Squarespace, YubiKey

Mikah Sargent is running the show solo this week! How can you get your podcast audio levels to equalize amongst one another? What's the best way to capture the upcoming eclipse with your smartphone? Why is the VPN on my phone stopping my iPhone from connecting to CarPlay? Rod Pyle talks about the recent SpaceX launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Modern photo assignment and assigns the next one! 
Mikah shares a story of a family friend who received a call from scammers and how to protect yourself against them. 
How can I get all my podcasts to have the same audio level amongst one another? 
What different Linux options can I install on my older MacBook? 
Why are the lights weirdly affected in my phones when I do nighttime photography on my smartphone? 
Should I be concerned about using wireless CarPlay adapters with my Apple CarPlay? Why aren't there more prominent name brands making these kinds of adapters? 
Rod Pyle and the recent SpaceX test flight! 
Is Mikah happy with the changes to the software & remapping of buttons on the Apple Watch? 
How can someone capture the upcoming eclipse with the camera on their phone? 
After the latest OS update, why can't I use the "Ask to Share Screen" option within the Messages app to enable screen sharing with another person? 
Why is my Google Nest WiFi timing out when setting up my device? 
Why would my VPN block my car from seeing my iPhone connected to CarPlay? 
Chris Marquardt and the Modern assignment review. 
I synced my Apple Notes from my old iPhone to my new one, but my PDF files didn't transfer. Why did they not copy over? 
Host: Mikah Sargent 
Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt 
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