Total Mikah (Video)

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Total Mikah (Video) episodes

April 23iOS Today 799: Managing Control Center
Discover the secret strengths and customization tricks hidden in iOS Control Center, from forgotten Apple tools to creative ways to streamline your day. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard reveal the Control Center features most users overlook.
Customizing and optimizing the iOS Control Center experience

How to edit, rearrange, and size Control Center controls

Adding app shortcuts and advanced tools to Control Center

Managing secondary Control Center pages for deeper functionality

Lock screen Control Center access settings and security considerations

Swapping torch and camera for other controls on the lock screen

News: Tim Cook steps down, John Ternus named incoming CEO

App Caps: Frame for stylish screenshots; Visual Lookup in Photos for identification

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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40 min
April 19Hands-On Tech 263: What Does Siri and Spotlight See When I Search?
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah tackles a listener's privacy concerns about what app developers can see when iOS and Apple Intelligence search through your apps, along with whether it's possible to bulk-manage Siri suggestion settings across all installed apps.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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20 min
April 16Tech News Weekly 433: A $399 AI Deer That Texts You
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! How AI is helping elders stay independent & provide companionship. How Apple and Google's app stores are pushing users toward deepfake nude apps, per an organization's report. And inside the crazy backstory behind an AI plush companion.
Jennifer talks about Samsung's newest updates to its SmartThings Family Care service and how technology and AI are increasingly being used to help take care of elderly people & provide companionship.

Mikah talks about a report from the Tech Transparency Project that found both Apple & Google's app stores that host & direct users to apps that generate non-consensual nude images of women.

And Victoria Song of The Verge joins the show to share her review of a $399 AI companion and her very unique experience with the device overall.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Victoria Song

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1 hr 16 min
April 16iOS Today 798: Stay Secure on Your Devices
Whether you're lending your phone to a kid or relying on maps off the grid, what you don't know about your device's security could come back to bite you. This episode shows why a few simple settings make all the difference when it counts.
Setting up Medical ID and emergency contacts for safety

Using Face ID and Guided Access to lock and protect apps

Offline maps: how and why to download before you travel

Find My and Life360 for tracking people and devices, with privacy tips

Apple Messages' Check In and third-party safety apps like bSafe

WiFi Assist and WiFi Calling: improving the reliability of calls and data

News: Apple removes outdated Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from App Store

Feedback: Free access to the Calm app via insurance and company perks

Picks of the Week: Pokemon Go auto-catch gadget and Picsew screenshot tool

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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49 min
April 16Hands-On Apple 227: Focus Modes Pt. 2
Find out how Apple's Focus filters quietly transform your entire digital environment, switching not just alerts but the apps, screens, and even info you see the moment you switch context. Mikah Sargent shows how to turn your Apple setup into a tailored workday powerhouse or a distraction-free oasis with just a tap.
Customizing app content and behavior with focus filters

Built-in focus filters for Mail, Calendar, Messages, Safari, and system settings

Third-party apps and the slow adoption of focus filter support

Lock screen and home screen pairing with focus modes

Crafting lock screens for work, mindfulness, and other custom focus modes

Environmental and contextual device changes triggered by focus modes

Combining notification rules, filters, and screen pairing for a unified experience

Real-world work and personal scenarios made easier with focus modes

Hands-on homework: setting up focus filters, screen pairings, and Safari tab groups

Host: Mikah Sargent

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23 min
April 12Hands-On Tech 262: Syncing Bookmarks Between Chrome and Safari
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Eric asks Mikah how he can keep his Chrome and Safari bookmarks in sync across his Windows machines and Apple devices after losing the home PC he relied on to make it work.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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14 min
April 09Tech News Weekly 432: How Wrong Are Google's AI Overviews?
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent on this episode of Tech News Weekly! How accurate are Google's AI Overviews? The usage of AI in investigative journalism. Artemis 2! And what Apple's next 50 years could look like.
Mikah talks about a New York Times report that looks into the accuracy of Google's AI Overviews, which pull information from a group of various sources, from news articles to tabloids, and even social media posts.

Amanda is fascinated by some tech reporters' slow adoption of utilizing AI in their journalistic process after coming across an article on the discovery of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Rod Pyle of This Week in Space joins the show to talk about the Artemis II space mission!

And Scott Stein of CNET chats with Mikah about Apple's first 50 years and what the next 50 years may look like for the company.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guests: Rod Pyle and Scott Stein

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1 hr 42 min
April 09Hands-On Apple 226: Focus Modes Pt. 1
Most users barely scratch the surface of Apple's Focus presets and triggers. Find out how customizing these settings can turn your device into a smart assistant that truly gets your day-to-day routine. These overlooked Focus features can let you shape your own digital boundaries.
Differences Between Focus Modes and Classic Do Not Disturb

Overview of Built-In Focus Presets and Customization Options

Manual Activation and Scheduling of Focus Modes on Devices

Focus Automation: Timed, Location-Based, App-Based, and Smart Activation

Controlling Who and What Gets Through During a Focus

Allow Lists vs Block Lists for Contacts and Apps

Creating a Custom "Heads Down" Focus Mode Step-by-Step

Deep Work Focus: Customizing Allowed Notifications and Triggers

Homework Challenge: Set Up and Live With a Focus Mode

Host: Mikah Sargent

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22 min
April 09iOS Today 797: Apps That Think Like You Do
Check out the iOS apps designed for neurodiverse minds, with hosts sharing real-world favorites that make everyday productivity and focus more effortless for everyone.
Due app: persistent reminders boost neurodiverse productivity

Voice Dream: natural article and document audio reading for multiple languages

Audible: audiobook platform for self-help, ADHD, and productivity content

Forest: gamified productivity app grows virtual trees for focused work

Endel: adaptive soundscapes and productivity timer for ADHD and focus

Calm: sleep stories, meditation, and relaxing audio for stress reduction

Snippety: customizable keyboard shortcuts for repeated tasks and efficient writing

App Caps: Art of Flora puzzle game and Sonos Roam 2 portable speaker reviewed

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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32 min
April 05Hands-On Tech 261: Remote Accessing Your Computers
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about the best way to keep two office computers perfectly in sync so he can leave his laptop at home while traveling.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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27 min

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