The Tech Guy (Audio)

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No one does a better job of explaining technology, computers, and the Internet than Leo Laporte. This feed contains the full content of his twice weekly radio talk show as heard on stations all over the US on the Premiere Radio Networks.

Records live weekends at 2:06pm Eastern / 11:06am Pacific / 19:06 UTC.

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Apple plans to move iPhone production out of China. How do you transfer your calendar & text messages from an Android phone to an iPhone? What are some excellent wireless charger options? Is it worth purchasing an international plan when ...

The Tech Guy (Audio) episodes:

12.04.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1950 Apple plans to move iPhone production out of China. How do you transfer your calendar & text messages from an Android phone to an iPhone? What are some excellent wireless charger options? Is it worth purchasing an international plan when ...
12.03.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1949 How to customize a Mastodon server. How to set up a shuffling iPhone Lock Screen. Suggestions for improving WiFi in a metal building. Troubleshooting embedded video on a webpage. Providing an internet connection to rural security cameras. Upgrading to a ...
11.27.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1948 The FCC has finally taken action against a mobile carrier for flouting its robocall rules. What's the future of Intel as more companies like Apple start to produce their own chips? Can you upgrade Microsoft Office on a laptop running ...
11.26.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1947 Recovering access to a Facebook account with a Driver's License or ID. Hiding digital photos in the Google Photos app. Following the death of a loved one, gaining access to their locked Windows XP PC. Troubleshooting a perplexing Safari downloads ...
11.20.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1946 Waymo's driverless rides in San Francisco, Elon Musk's possible intentions for Twitter's quality, searching for a good dash cam, verifying links on Mastodon, next steps when an iMac starts up slow, buying a docking station for a MacBook Air, and ...
11.19.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1945 Understanding and using Mastodon. Using a third-party repair service to fix a third-gen iPad. Saving contacts on iOS via the Mail app. Avoiding scams and phishing attempts on Venmo. Thoughts on TikTok data privacy. Disabling photo auto-syncing with Microsoft OneDrive. ...
11.13.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1944 Tech layoffs have begun in big tech companies. The fall of FTX. What alternatives to Slingbox are there right now? What to know about copyrighted music through YouTube. VR headset suggestions for kids. Why is my external monitor causing my ...
11.12.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1943 Finding a new cybersecurity provider. Cleaning a laser printer and looking at the pros and cons of switching to an InkJet printer. Spam call warnings. The benefits and downfalls of hosting your own password manager. Understanding how AirTag tracking works ...
11.06.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1942 Apple wants to simplify Siri by taking "Hey" out of the trigger phrase, Elon Musk slashes Twitter staff, recovering an external hard drive with proprietary connections, stopping automatic Windows updates, spotting online scams, and more! Apple is reportedly working to ...
11.05.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1941 Picking the right service to create a blog and website. Troubleshooting poor WiFi connectivity in a home. Finding an alternative to Helm's personal email server. Tips on finding travel deals. Finding a Windows laptop. Improving audio dialogue when watching film ...
10.30.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1940 Why do my phone calls go to voicemail without any call notification coming through? What is Apple's Private Relay, and is it a suitable replacement for a VPN? Why is my audio coming from my phone so low? What's a ...
10.29.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1939 Elon Musk owns Twitter... now what happens? Who is the real Chief TWiT? How to watch the World Series in 4K, what should I look for in a new laptop? Finding a Linux distro with customizable graphics drivers, setting up ...
10.23.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1938 Will the sale of Twitter go through with Elon Musk? How does one "use" Twitter? Why can't I access certain websites on my Chromebook? How do you send audio over Bluetooth & TV speakers at the same time? Why is ...
10.22.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1937 Should you upgrade to the new iPads? What Mac mini should I get? Do I need a new Google account to set up a Chromebook? Setting up an email server, the right resolution to scan photos, drawing tablets for beginners, ...
10.16.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1936 Switching ISP & cellular providers as seamlessly as possible. Should I upload sensitive files to cloud providers such as Google Drive or iCloud? Why am I no longer receiving emails? What's an easy way to get rid of duplicate photos? ...
10.15.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1935 Leo's thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, resetting your Mac password, Microsoft 365 alternatives, switching from Windows to Mac, recovering files from a hard drive that can't be mounted, how to improve your home network for Zoom meetings, and ...
10.09.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1934 The browser, Brave, is starting to block annoying cookie consent banners. Why your external hard drive may not get detected by your computer. How do you hold onto a phone number when moving to another country? What can you do ...
10.08.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1933 Finding a replacement for Logitech's Harmony remote. Turning off Conversation View in Gmail online. Finding a Linux flavor with long-term support and security updates. A tip for folks who are unhappy with the Apple TV remote. Choosing the right travel ...
10.02.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1932 Bruce Willis did NOT sell his likeness to a deepfake company. A caller shares his story with Google Fi & its customer support. AOL changed how you sign in. Is my file opening as a .pdf, or as a .doc? ...
10.01.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1931 Re-learning Apple Pay gestures on an iPhone with Face ID. Leo's favorite flavor of Linux. Using Chrome and Chrome Remote Desktop on Linux. Finding a new, high-resolution monitor to replace a broken one. Learning about some of the changes and ...
09.25.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1930 Leo got the new Apple Watch Ultra! Do you need antivirus software when using Linux? Is there such a thing as too many Bluetooth devices on a network? Why is your "recent apps" section on your phone filled with active ...
09.24.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1929 Sorting out spam texts. Fixing WiFi connection issues with a Pixel 6 Pro. Updating to a new MacBook for photo editing. Troubleshooting AutoCAD remote use. Determining the most important specs for a laptop upgrade. Syncing videos and photos from an ...
09.18.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1928 Why are a caller's Wyze cameras calling the cops randomly? Affordable laptops for a trucker on the go? Why is my printer not connecting to my network? Is Starlink better than a cellular network, such as T-Mobile, for wireless coverage? ...
09.17.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1927 Comparing PDF files on Windows. Choosing the right Sony camera — A7S3 & FX6 Cinema — for video production. Discussing the implications of automated license plate readers. Improving the audio quality of Zoom calls. Choosing the default application to open ...
09.11.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1926 Is it worth upgrading to the iPhone 14? Why do you get low trade-in offers for specific newer devices? What does it mean when a modem is "not synchronizing"? What are some printers I can use in an RV? How ...
09.10.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1925 Bringing back Reader Mode in the Chrome browser. Finding the best hardware for wireless HDMI. Finding the best macOS duplicate detection app for photos. Using an app to print out text messages from an Android device. Troubleshooting slow ethernet speeds. ...
09.04.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1924 USB Version 4 2.0 is coming soon to a device near you. How do you properly maintain your phone's battery lifespan? How can I listen to my voicemail in Google Voice? What's causing my smartwatch to get its screen burnt ...
09.03.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1923 Playing back H.264 video from a security camera recording system. Determining the authenticity of password breach emails. Backing up text messages from a hacked phone. Reinstalling Windows 10 on a factory-restored PC. A review of Anker's new Soundcore Space A40 ...
08.28.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1922 Apple's event is confirmed for September 7th. LastPass had a security breach: update your passwords! Amazon devices aren't working within a caller's WiFi network. What can you do about your Linux server getting DDoS'd? What to do about a satellite ...
08.27.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1921 Understanding storage options for a new Mac Mini. Disabling first-party ads on Windows 11. Leo Laporte's thoughts on the Tesla EV. Creating a home media server with Plex. Troubleshooting an iTunes verification issue. Troubleshooting Firefox's picture-in-picture feature. Finding a doorbell ...
08.21.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1920 Facebook Metaverse demo receives the meme treatment. Is Linux a secure operating system for online financial activity? How to start recording podcasts with hosts in different locations? What kind of a machine can I get to run an application like ...
08.20.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1919 Troubleshooting WiFi issues on an iPhone 13. Understanding 7-Zip encryption. Setting up files and folders on a new MacBook Pro. Organizing Windows device management. Troubleshooting WiFi access loss after re-installing a Ring doorbell. Buying a new computer to use with ...
08.14.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1918 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 ...
08.13.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1917 Recovering data from a corrupted SD card. Regaining access to a hacked Yahoo email address. Finding a digital camera in the range of $500 to $600. Publishing video on Instagram. Picking the right Linux laptop. Updating Windows 7 to the ...
08.07.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1916 Gadget planned obsolescence and e-waste, apps for writing books, how to play PC games on Mac, streaming home movies to friends and family, problems connecting modems to routers, customizable keyboards on Android, 2023 solar eclipse in the US, smart speaker ...
08.06.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1915 The best place to post and share videos online. Finding a laptop keyboard with enough key travel. Using an external display with an iPad. Troubleshooting location errors on a PC after moving to a new state. Recovering data from an ...
07.31.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1914 Should I go with the latest and great phone, or is last year's model just as good? Why is my computer crashing when using iMovie? The new text scamming that is happening. Alternatives to Microsoft Word. Space! Vintage Macs and ...
07.30.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1913 Troubleshooting an iPhone battery replacement, dialing in the right settings for HDMI and eARC, finding the right display settings for a projector, combatting spam calls, streaming live musical performances with a Mac Studio, troubleshooting a gaming PC whose games keep ...
07.23.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1912 Fixing a loose Lightning Connector in an iPhone, converting cassette tapes to digital audio files, publishing music videos online, researching OLED and Quantum Dot technology, understanding upgrade hesitancy, finding a better green screen solution, getting the best sound from TiVo ...
07.16.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1911 Sorting and cleaning up Chrome bookmarks. Playing HDR Blu-ray content on macOS. Finding the best smartphone for phone calls. Speeding up a slow computer. Finding a replacement smart home hub for the Wink Hub. Troubleshooting driver installation issues on Windows ...
07.10.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1910 Apple has opened orders for the new MacBook Air with an M2 chip, but depending on which one you get, it may take a while to get to you. How can you scale the resolution on a monitor to read ...
07.09.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1909 Finding a projector with enough brightness for outdoor use. What to do before upgrading to a new Android phone. Finding the right display for a Mac Studio and understanding the difference between 4K and 5K display scaling. A reminder about ...
07.03.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1908 Why crackling audio might be coming from your speakers. How to re-tune television frequencies from your TV antenna nowadays? Should I upgrade to Windows 11 if I use screen reader programs? What can you do with old cellphones after their ...
07.02.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1907 Setting up mail and contact sync on an iPhone. Replacing or repairing a MacBook Pro with a malfunctioning keyboard. Troubleshooting Wyze Cam connectivity issues. Sourcing parts for a custom-built PC. Using online manuals for family tech support. Unclogging an InkJet ...
06.26.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1906 What equipment should I start with to do live video streams? Is it a problem if someone is using my YouTube TV service (knowingly) in a different location constantly? Issues with Adobe Premiere after a Windows 10 update and what ...
06.25.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1905 Privacy considerations for personal email domains. Choosing the perfect Apple Watch model for a birthday gift. Understanding QD-OLED and deciding which TV brand to choose. Praise for the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Using Windows on an M1 Mac Studio Ultra. Finding ...
06.19.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1904 - Meta is launching a clothing store for your avatars - Verizon and AT&T; delay 5g rollout near airports - An Apple store votes to unionize - A former Amazon Web Services employee was convicted for the Capital One data ...
06.18.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1903 Finding good hearing aids and preparing for a hearing exam. Troubleshooting internet speeds for a T-Mobile home internet connection. Exporting and printing multiple notes from an iPhone. Repurposing an old Chromebook from Dell. Migrating an iPhotos Photo Library to macOS's ...
06.12.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1902 Google engineer claims that an AI chatbot is truly sentient. Leo's thoughts on the EU mandating USB-C charging ports on electronic devices. Some resources to help empower blind users. What causes the "This site can't be reached" error to occur ...
06.11.2022 Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1901 Troubleshooting PIN login on Windows 10. Fixing flickering projectors with shielded cables. Ceasing Apple ID login prompts. Running Windows on an old Mac. The problems with sharing an iCloud account. Finding a solution for auto-playing music in the car. Troubleshooting ...

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