The best computer to get a grandparent, what sound bar to buy, why a Blu-ray player might have inconsistent playback quality, Scott Wilkinson talks about 4K HDR projectors, watching TV with headphones and speakers, Wi-Fi dropout problems, the best device for video calling, can a smartphone be tracked while it's powered off, and Dick DeBartolo has a device for keeping your smartphone in front of your face. 
Host: Leo Laporte 
Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Dick DeBartolo 
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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 Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into a variety of engaging tech topics, from controversial phone bans in schools to the future of AI and data privacy. The duo also tackles listener questions on VPNs, mobile hotspots, Apple App Store subscriptions, and more. Special guest Rod Pyle joins to discuss the latest updates on Voyager 1 and the Mars Sample Return mission. 
Mobile Phones in Schools: Leo and Mikah discuss the growing controversy around schools banning phones to prevent students from being distracted in class, despite parents' concerns about wanting to stay connected with their children. 
Biometric Security and Privacy: A recent court ruling determined that police officers can compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometric data like fingerprints, sparking a debate about privacy rights and the Fifth Amendment. 
TikTok Ban Passes in the House Again: The hosts examine the implications of the U.S. House of Representatives once again passing a ban on TikTok, which is now headed to the Senate as part of a foreign aid package. 
John asks how to ensure that a VPN is truly protecting his privacy, and Leo explains the importance of trust in a connected world. 
Eric inquires about using NFC chips to log onto Wi-Fi networks with an iPhone, and Mikah clarifies that this feature is not currently available on iOS devices. 
Limitless: Leo pre-ordered a new wearable device called Limitless, which uses AI to record and transcribe conversations while respecting privacy by requiring consent from participants. 
Space expert Rod Pyle joins the show to discuss the latest developments with Voyager 1's corrupted memory and NASA's decision to cut ties with JPL for the Mars sample return mission due to cost and time concerns. 
Dan experiences issues with his mobile hotspot disconnecting when using his computer, and the hosts troubleshoot potential solutions, including checking for metered connections and power-saving settings. 
Fernando inquires about running local AI models for his work at a hospital, and Leo provides insight into retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and various open-source AI options like Dot. 
Tim asks about using multiple payment methods for Apple App Store subscriptions, and Mikah explains the workaround of manually reordering payment methods. 
Steve wants to move his photos from Google Photos to a hard drive, and Leo recommends using Mylio to easily import and manage the photos from Google Takeout. 
A listener, also named Tim, asks for recommendations on moving their DNS hosting away from Google while still supporting dynamic DNS updates, and the hosts suggest using Cloudflare or a router with built-in dynamic DNS support. 
Shelly experiences issues with mismatched drive sizes when attempting to clone her hard drives, and Leo advises using a sector-by-sector copying tool or rsync for more precise duplication. 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
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ATTG 2021: Warp Glorp - Voyager's Legacy, TikTok's Future, and the Power of Local AI

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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