Total Mikah (Audio)

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June 04Hands-On Apple 234: Changing Your Default Search Engine
Tired of Google's AI overviews? This episode breaks down your actual options for search alternatives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including tips most Apple fans have never tried. See just how easy it is to reclaim your Safari searches with an alternative engine and take back control on your Apple devices.
How to change Safari's search engine on iPhone

Limitations: can't remove Google everywhere, only in Safari

Search engine options: Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia explained

Private browsing: set different search engines for privacy

Tuning search suggestions and privacy settings in Safari

Changing your default browser for wider search control

Host: Mikah Sargent

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20 min
June 04iOS Today 805: WWDC: What To Expect
With Apple pushing on-device AI and deep personal context, can they actually outmaneuver privacy concerns while matching Google's aggressive advancements? This episode breaks down the tension between convenience and user trust in the next wave of iOS.
Smarter Siri rumors: Personal context and on-screen awareness explained

Apple's AI promises, missed deadlines, and looming class action suit

Siri vs. third-party AI assistants: The integration and privacy trade-offs

The challenge of delivering on-device AI vs. cloud-powered models

Rumored AI-powered writing and grammar tools for iOS

Photos app upgrades: "Extend," "Enhance," and "Reframe" features

Expected camera app customization and Apple Intelligence image tools

Shortcuts overhaul: Natural language support and system shortcomings

iOS 27 design tweaks: Liquid Glass looks and animation updates

Wallet app additions and "Create a Pass"

Satellite features for Maps, Messages, and third-party app connectivity tested

Standalone Siri chatbot app speculation and competition with ChatGPT, Claude

News: Shortcuts Playground is a Claude/Codex plugin for building automations

App Caps: Anker Nano travel adapter and Cassette Home Video Player apps

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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37 min
May 31 Hands-On Tech 269: Windows Home Server
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, David asks Mikah whether his old, out-of-service Windows Home Server is worth bringing back online now that he has a fast fiber internet connection, and what the best way to set it up would be.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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15 min
May 28Tech News Weekly 439: Can Apple's New Siri Catch Up?
Dan Moren from sixcolors.com joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly. A new report from Mark Gurman highlights new details for iOS 27. A look into a trend in London involving phone thefts & the lengths they go to unlock stolen devices for resale. And the Vatican unveiled its new papal encyclical on artificial intelligence.
Dan talks about a new report from Mark Gurman on Bloomberg about new details for Apple's upcoming iOS 27, which highlights a revamped Siri, a new system-wide search interface, and a standalone chatbot-style Siri app with support for third-party AI models.

Mikah shares a New York Times investigation that looks into a disturbing trend in London where phone thieves are escalating beyond simple theft to pressure the victim and their family members into unlocking their stolen devices for resale.

And Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah to break down the Vatican's new papal encyclical on artificial intelligence that was unveiled earlier this week.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Jacob Ward

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1 hr 1 min
May 28Hands-On Apple 233: Apple Watch Customization
Most Apple Watch users never bother to customize the screen they check dozens of times a day. This episode shows how a quick face makeover can actually streamline your routines and keep you focused.
Customizing Apple Watch faces using the Watch app on iPhone

How to switch and organize Apple Watch faces

Restoring swipe-to-switch watch face option in settings

Editing and reordering watch faces in the Watch app

Complications turn watch faces from decorative to functional

Building a rotation of faces for different activities or moods

Syncing watch faces to Focus Modes for dynamic switching

Sharing custom watch faces with friends

New watch faces in watchOS 26

Smart Stack as a complement to complications on Apple Watch

Host: Mikah Sargent

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17 min
May 28iOS Today 804: iMessage Apps
Why do iMessage apps feel like a forgotten experiment, and what buried gems are still hiding behind that plus button? Dan Moren joins the show to unpack which built-in features now outshine their third-party predecessors and what that says about Apple's approach to messaging.
iMessage apps' evolution, developer challenges, and user engagement declines

Default iMessage features vs. true apps

Sticker packs, sharing GIFs, and gameplay in Messages lose relevance

Apple's default iMessage tools—photos, polls, cash, check in, send later

Nuances of audio messages, dictation, and in-app differences

Tips for faster photo sharing and rearranging iMessage features

Real-world uses and practical limitations of iMessage's check-in feature

Notable third-party iMessage app recommendations and personal favorites

New: Apple's 2026 accessibility updates, including voice control, real-time captions, and AI-powered magnifier

Picks of the Week: Indigo cross-network social app and Wipr 2 content filter

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

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39 min
May 24Hands-On Tech 268: Laptop Recommendations
In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Robert asks Mikah for help choosing a new Windows laptop suited for heavy photo and video editing work, including guidance on GPU and VRAM requirements for his specific software stack, as well as advice on whether switching to a Mac is a viable option after a disastrous previous migration experience.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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29 min
May 21Tech News Weekly 438: Gemini in Your Glasses: A First Look
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Amazon is directly implementing Alexa into its flagship shopping website. Bambu Lab is in hot water over direct messages it sent to an independent developer regarding third-party software access. Google's set to release its Android XR smart glasses later this year. And Apple unveils new accessibility features for its products, now including Apple Intelligence.
Jennifer talks about Amazon integrating Alexa into Amazon.com, where you'll be able to ask Alexa questions and get more personalized answers.

Mikah discusses how Bambu Lab, maker of popular 3D printers, is facing criticism from the 3D printing community after it sent a cease-and-desist letter to a developer over a third-party app that bypassed some of Bambu's proprietary software.

WIRED's Julian Chokkattu joins the show to talk about Google's upcoming Android XR smart glasses and his hands-on experience with the device on how it handled tasks such as translation, navigation, and on-the-fly information lookup.

And Mikah shares Apple's latest announcements of new accessibility features that will be coming to its OS's later this year.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Julian Chokkattu

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1 hr 16 min
May 21Hands-On Apple 232: Activity Monitor
Learn why Activity Monitor is the macOS tool experienced users trust first to diagnose hidden memory drains, runaway CPU usage, and behind-the-scenes energy hogs. Mastering a single built-in tool can put real-time answers and expert-level control right at your fingertips.
Quick Access Methods: Spotlight, Finder, and Utilities Folder

Five Main Tabs: CPU, Memory, Energy, Disk, and Network Explained

Sorting and Identifying Resource-Heavy Processes in CPU Tab

Understanding Percent CPU, Multi-Core Macs, and High Usage Scenarios

Spotting and Managing Frozen or Runaway Apps via Activity Monitor

The Importance of the Kind Column: Rosetta Support and Apple Silicon Transition

Using Memory Tab and Pressure Graph to Gauge RAM Health

Sorting by Memory to Find Leaky or Misbehaving Apps

Energy Tab Insights: Finding Battery-Draining and Power-Hungry Apps

Disk Tab: Diagnosing Read/Write Issues and Competing Background Tasks

Network Tab: Tracking Data-Heavy Apps and Monitoring for Security

Live Dock Icon Graphs for CPU, Network, and Disk Usage

How to Force Quit or Inspect Troubled Processes in Activity Monitor

Homework: Add Activity Monitor to Dock and Monitor Rosetta Apps Before Support Ends

Host: Mikah Sargent

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33 min
May 21iOS Today 803: Step Up Your Apple Watch Game
Is your Apple Watch doing all it can for you? Explore how advanced features like multi-watch setups, app grids versus lists, and watch-based security tools can seriously level up your experience.
Apple Watch independence, multiple watches per iPhone, and family setup

Pros and cons of owning and using two Apple Watches

Apple Watch as fashion item versus functional device

Passing down and reusing Apple Watches in families

Managing Apple Watch apps, notifications, and widgets for a personalized experience

Apple Watch Mirroring on iPhone and accessibility features

Using Apple Watch to find your iPhone (and vice versa)

Apple Watch for unlocking Macs, authenticating purchases, and identity confirmation

Running Apple Watch solo, even without cellular—music, workouts, and safety

News: End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging arrives via carrier support in iOS update

Shortcuts Corner: Exporting Apple Health data (weight) to CSV

App Caps: MagSafe wallets with Find My and pop socket support

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 4 min

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