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March 03, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2014: Picasa Es Su Casa
This week on Ask The Tech Guys, Leo and Mikah answer a viewer's question about producing their own audiobook. What's the easiest way to get your family to use password managers? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about The Verge's coverage on physical media, and Johnny Jet talks about how you really should only share a picture of your boarding pass after your flight! Also we celebrate the life of Bob Heil, who passed away recently.
Bob Heil passes away at the age of 83.

As nationwide fraud losses top $10 billion in 2023, FTC steps up efforts to protect the public.

Crash of the Titan: a short history of Apple's doomed car project.

What's the best way to produce an audiobook with my iPhone?

How can I start getting my family to use password managers to protect themselves better online?

Scott Wilkinson talks about physical media and the release of Oppenheimer in 4k UHD on Blu-ray.

Leo shares the Anker 250W Power Bank and the NIxplay Digital Display he purchased in response to a few callers from a couple of weeks ago.

Is there a way to filter photos based on specific custom parameters?

Johnny Jet shares some updates on what's been happening with him and some tips on what you shouldn't be sharing on social media when traveling.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 23 min
February 28, 2024This Week in Google 757: They're Made of Meat!
Gemini and Google's Culture

Klarna says its OpenAI virtual assistant does the work of 700 humans

OpenAI says New York Times 'hacked' ChatGPT to build copyright lawsuit

Tyler Perry halts $800m studio expansion after being shocked by AI

Kids left disappointed by Willy Wonka theme park grift

Google co-founder Sergey Brin sued over a plane crash that killed two pilots last year

MWC 2024: Motorola's Rollable Concept phone laughs at your silly foldable

Peering through Lenovo's transparent laptop into a sci-fi future

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Ring as a way to 'simplify everyday wellness'

The Humane AI Pin worked better than I expected — until it didn't

New bitcoin spot ETF trading volume sets daily record, besting launch day

Supreme Court Arguments on Social Media Laws Are Scrutinized

Nevada sues to deny kids access to Meta's Messenger encryption

Third Time's a Charm — Lunar Library Successfully Lands on the Moon — Backup of Human Civilization Will Last for Up To Billions of Years.

AT&T is giving customers a bill credit following massive outage

Reddit files to list IPO on NYSE under the ticker RDDT

Jensen Huang, CEO of #Nvidia, argues that we should stop saying kids should learn to code.

Doomsters write another letter

Wear OS is revamping notifications to improve battery life

Google brings Gemini to Messages and adds AI text summaries for Android Auto

Chrome's new AI feature can help you write on the web

Meta Wants Llama 3 to Handle Contentious Questions as Google Grapples With Gemini Backlash

Google Maps is finally making glanceable directions widely available

Some Kind of Heaven

Mom's first VR

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

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2 hr 43 min
February 28, 2024Windows Weekly 870: The Return of the Copilot
The newest version of Windows 11 is entering a new rollout phase. Some new exciting hardware from Lenovo emerged from this year's Mobile World Congress. And Paul has been using Copilot Pro for some time and is quite happy with it so far!
Windows
Windows 11 version 23H2 enters a new rollout phase - the "you're getting it whether you want it or not" phase.

Canary: Wi-Fi 7 support, 16 new actions for Windows (+13 there already), separates from Dev channel again.

Photos app to get generative erase functionality.
Hardware
Snapdragon X Elite destroys Intel Core Ultra in AI performance tests. Is this finally the year of Windows on Arm?

Intel rolls out vPro versions of Core Ultra for businesses.

Lenovo imagines transparent displays, ships actual ThinkPads.

HP brings NPUs to its consumer PCs.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 series is now available in the U.S. with unique Copilot features.

Microsoft lays out its 2024 event calendar, and Ignite is in Chicago in November!
AI
Microsoft (quietly) adds four GPTs to Microsoft Copilot.

Microsoft partners with Mistral AI, and gets immediate regulatory notice

GitHub Copilot Enterprise is now available with organizational GPTs

Google pauses Gemini image creation after, um, some issues

Help Me Write is now in Google Chrome

Brave Leo now supports PDFs and Google Drive
Xbox
Xbox will attend GDR, and will discuss DirectSR

Microsoft starts testing Game Hubs in Xbox app for PC

Lots of Age of Empire releases this year

GeForce Now Free is adding pre-roll advertising
Tips and picks
Tip of the week: Turn off Microsoft Start in Widgets.

Widget is finally closer to what most people will want.

App pick of the week: Microsoft Copilot Pro

Podcast pick of the week: Copilot Governance with Martina Grom

Brown liquor pick of the week: Ian Macleod's Isle of Skye Range

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell

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1 hr 44 min
February 27, 2024Security Now 963: Web portal? Yes please!
Nevada attempts to block Meta's end-to-end encryption for minors.

A survey of security breaches

Edge's Super-Duper Secure Mode moves into Chrome

DoorDash dashes our privacy

Avast charged $16.5 million for selling user browsing data

No charge for extra logging!

European Parliament's IT service has found traces of spyware on the smartphones of its security and defense subcommittee members

LockBit RaaS group disrupted

Firefox v123

The ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass

SpinRite update

Introducing BootAble

Cox moving to Yahoo Mail for users

Credit Card security

Exploiting password complexity reqirements?

Email only logins

Flipper Zero in Canada

German Router security

More Flipper Zero in Canada

Throwaway email addresses

Shared email accounts

Password quality enforcement

Fingerprint tech and some future stories

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-963-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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2 hr 5 min
February 27, 2024MacBreak Weekly 910: Patina and Scuzz
Breaking news: Apple has canceled work on its electric car, shifting the team to work on generative AI instead. Apple gets post-quantum encryption in the iOS 17.4 update. Is Apple's FineWoven case any good? And did Microsoft try to sell its Bing search engine to Apple in 2018?

- Apple cancels work on electric car, shifts team to generative AI.

- Apple iOS 17.4: iMessage gets post-quantum encryption in new update.

- It's apparently easy to crack the Apple Vision Pro's front screen.

- Here's why the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset is so expensive.

- Apple's FineWoven iPhone 15 case draws poor reviews, criticism.

- Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought.

- Google says Microsoft offered to sell Bing to Apple in 2018.

- Apple Sports: A free iPhone app to get you the score, fast.

- Simple complexity: Apple's trio of sports apps.

- AppleCare support advisors testing new ChatGPT-like tool 'Ask'.

- Crying in Apple Vision Pro.

- Biden deputy press secretary leaving White House for Apple.

- Major shareholders planning to force Apple to reveal use of AI.

Picks of the Week:

- Jason's Pick: Simple Scan

- Andy's Pick: Solar Eclipse Glasses

- Alex's Pick: Jambar

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell

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2 hr 10 min
February 25, 2024Ask The Tech Guys 2013: Leoville on the Moon
In this week's episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo and Mikah answer questions about streaming local news without cable, windows management on macOS, using eSIMs for international travel, improving TV antenna reception, and more. Dick Debartolo also joins to showcase photo backdrop kits that let you simulate exotic locations in your own home.
AT&T Outage: Leo and Mikah delve into the recent nationwide AT&T outage, discussing its causes and broader implications for network reliability.

SpaceX's Lunar Lander: The conversation shifts to SpaceX's lunar lander mishap and the creative solution that ensured its mission continued.

Lunar Library: An exploration of the lunar library concept, aiming to preserve human knowledge on the moon, is discussed, highlighting its significance and contents.

HomePod Alarm Sounds: A listener's question about customizing HomePod Mini alarm sounds leads to a discussion on using the Home app for customization.

Pirate Ship Bedroom Decor: The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo showcases how tapestry can be used for an inexpensive yet effective makeover.

Google Speakers Management: Dick poses a question about managing responses from multiple Google speakers in different rooms, leading to advice on enhancing device response accuracy through settings adjustments.

Cord-Cutting & Local News: A caller is looking for options for streaming local news like MSNBC without a cable subscription. Leo and Mikah recommend services like Peacock, YouTube TV, and Local Now.

iOS Auto-Brightness: An iPhone user receives suggestions on resolving inconsistent auto-brightness problems, and Mikah shares his custom Auto-Brightness Shortcut.

ISP Woes and Modem Upgrades: Annoyances when ISPs forcibly "update" modems and suggestions for replacements.

Password Managers: Struggles exporting iCloud Keychain passwords from an iPhone to other password managers, pros and cons for Chome's password manager, and Leo demonstrates how passkeys improve login security.

Over-the-Air TV: A caller running into issues with his TV antenna wire placement gets recommendations on antenna types and optimization tips.

eSIMs for Travel: For a caller preparing for a trip abroad, Leo and Mikah recommend eSIM services like GigSky and Airalo for easy international cell data.

macOS Window Management: A Mac user struggling to keep track of many open windows learns keyboard shortcuts and Mission Control tools, and Leo shows his preferred fullscreen app workflow.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 17 min
February 25, 2024This Week in Tech 968: Don't Tell the Moon
How Exactly NVIDIA Is Pulling This Off

Google takes down Gemini AI image generator. Here's what you need to know

AT&T restores service after hours of outage

AT&T is giving customers a bill credit following massive outage

Police arrest LockBit ransomware members, release decryptor in global crackdown

Walmart agrees to buy Vizio to grow ad business

Walmart isn't buying Vizio for its hardware. It wants the TV maker's ad business

Wyze sent camera thumbnails from 13,000 systems to other users

Reddit files to list IPO on NYSE under the ticker RDDT

KeyTrap' DNS Bug Threatens Widespread Internet Outages

Microsoft fixes Edge browser bug that was stealing Chrome tabs and data

SpaceX May Be Withholding Satellite Internet in Taiwan, Congressman Contends

FTC cracks down on H&R Block for deleting tax data when users want to downgrade

3rd Time's a Charm — Lunar Library Successfully Lands on the Moon — Backup of Human Civilization Will Last for Up To Billions of Years.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Janko Roettgers, Mike Elgan, and Alex Kantrowitz

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2 hr 30 min
February 21, 2024This Week in Google 756: Good Thorp and Vie't On
Introducing Molly White

Reddit Is Said to Sign AI Content Licensing Deal Ahead of IPO

Quora raised $75M from a16z to grow Poe, its AI chat bot platform

End of an era: The phone book goes the way of the fax machine as it drops through doors for the very last time after almost 150 years

Air Canada must honor refund policy invented by airline's chatbot

Sam Altman Seeks Trillions of Dollars to Reshape Business of Chips and AI

How Google is killing independent sites like ours - HouseFresh

Walmart agrees to buy Vizio to grow ad business

Nielsen crowns YouTube #1 Streamer in America 12 months straight!

Untranslatable foreign words

Molly on Sam Bankman-Fried

Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.'s Hottest Start-Ups

Kids Online Safety Act secures enough support to pass Senate

New Google sign in

Waze new features

'Rat Dck' Among Gibberish AI Images Published in Science Journal

TikTokker vs her breakdancing bitcoin dad

Mathematical and Puzzle Fonts/Typefaces - Leo's Pick

chocolate 3-d printer

'I love to twirl the cord': the young people pushing for a landline renaissance

wiki edit wars

ChatGPT goes temporarily "insane" with unexpected outputs, spooking users

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

Guest: Molly White

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2 hr 44 min
February 21, 2024Windows Weekly 869: Pretty, Pretty Bueno
Microsoft's big Xbox strategy event was exactly what Paul expected it was going to be. Hopefully, this calmed some nerves.
Xbox strategy reveal
It was going to be about Activision Blizzard originally (nailed it)

All first-party games will be in Game Pass on day one (as is the case now)

Game Pass will only be on Xbox (whatever "Xbox" means as it's on PC too)

The strategy is unchanged: Meet gamers where they are

But the best experience is on Xbox (this is like going from "Windows only" to "Windows first" to "Windows best")

Portability across hardware platforms is a key part of the strategy - Backward Compatibility, etc.

A future generation of Xbox console hardware will offer "the largest technical leap you have ever seen in a hardware generation."

Oh, and four games are coming to "other consoles."
Windows 11
Microsoft is quietly adding off-ramps to the Insider Program after killing the Magic window with their screwed-up release schedule

Canary and Dev - 24H2, same builds. New navigation pane in Widgets - new accessibility setting for low-vision users - that same tired weather experience on the lock screen that is already in stable and seriously kill me now I can't stand this company anymore. Oh, and there are ISOs.

Beta - New prompts for that "manage mobile devices" features, updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad (also in RP)

Release Preview - We're testing Moment 5 now, so this is a huge update

Microsoft fixed a bug that let Edge siphon browser data from other browsers

Stardock brings pre-release support for Arm versions of Start11, Fences, and Groupy to new Object Desktop Insider program

Google has an answer for those out of support Windows 10 PCs
Build 2024
Microsoft confirms that Build 2024 is May 21-23 in Seattle. No word on press invites
Microsoft 365
Microsoft will finally unify the Teams clients on Windows and Mac

Microsoft is killing Publisher in 2 years and even though no one uses it, people are freaking out
AI
Microsoft to use Intel Foundry for at least one in-house custom AI chip

Now OpenAI is worth over $80 billion, is world's third-biggest unicorn

OpenAI announces Sora and... HOLY #$%^

Gemini (formerly Duet AI) comes to all Workspace customers

Google brings Gemini down to size with Gemma for free, local use

Adobe Acrobat is getting an AI assistant
Xbox
Game streaming is (probably) coming to all the Xbox games you own

More (non-AB) games are coming to Game Pass in February

Microsoft goes after Apple's non-compliance DMA compliance in the EU

Epic announces a game store for iOS in Europe, will launch this year

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story will release on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on March 13
Tips and Picks
Tip of the week: Androids by Chet Haase

App picks of the week: Dashlane, Firefox 123, Bonjourr

Cocktail of the week: Sumi - This is a "clasicos Baltra" from the most famous bar in Mexico City. Tanqueray Ten Gin, Violet liqueur, Jasmine syrup, Yuzu, Egg white. Serve in a coupe glass, and garnish with dried flowers.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paul Thurrott

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2 hr 14 min
February 20, 2024Security Now 962: The Internet Dodged a Bullet
Wyze breach

Microsoft patch Tuesday fixes 15 remote code execution flaws

Why are there password restrictions?

The Canadian Flipper Zero Ban

Security on the old internet

Using Old Passwords

Passwordless login

TOTP as a second factor

German ISP using default router passwords

Email encryption in transit

pfSense Tailscale integration

DuckDuckGo's email protection integration with Bitwarden

The KeyTrap Vulnerability

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-962-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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2 hr 15 min

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