August 14, 2022

The Tech Guy 1918

2 hours 30 minutes

Google fines over $40M for misleading settings for data collection. Why Android Auto isn't working with older Android phones anymore. Microphone suggestions for smartphones. Suggestions for gaming laptops on a budget. Getting comfortable with pro-level cameras. How can I bypass hard drive passwords? Are there general concerns with TikTok? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle!

A breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy.

Google is fined a little over $40M for misleading data collection settings.

NASA is sending an iPad with Alexa to the moon!

Issues with Android Auto & older Android phones.

Sam Abuelsamid & the GM OnStar mandatory subscription for 2023 models.

Microphones for smartphones.

Why is the HDR toggle missing on Windows 10?

Some information about calling 911 from a caller.

Gaming laptops on a budget.

Volume issues in Windows.

Getting comfortable with pro-level cameras.

Bypassing set hard drive passwords.

Rod Pyle is calling in from the Arctic Circle yet again! He talks about how things are going for him during his expedition in the arctic.

Should I use a provided modem by my internet provider, or should I get my own modem to connect to the internet?

Are there concerns with TikTok?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1918

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Sponsors:

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August 14, 2022

The Tech Guy 1918

2 hours 30 minutes

A breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy.

Google is fined a little over $40M for misleading data collection settings.

NASA is sending an iPad with Alexa to the moon!

Issues with Android Auto & older Android phones.

Sam Abuelsamid & the GM OnStar mandatory subscription for 2023 models.

Microphones for smartphones.

Why is the HDR toggle missing on Windows 10?

Some information about calling 911 from a caller.

Gaming laptops on a budget.

Volume issues in Windows.

Getting comfortable with pro-level cameras.

Bypassing set hard drive passwords.

Rod Pyle is calling in from the Arctic Circle yet again! He talks about how things are going for him during his expedition in the arctic.

Should I use a provided modem by my internet provider, or should I get my own modem to connect to the internet?

Are there concerns with TikTok?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1918

Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo

Sponsors:

UnifyMeeting.com code TECHGUY

cachefly.com

...more

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