Total Mikah (Video)

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Total Mikah (Video) episodes

March 19Hands-On Apple 223: Level Up Your Passwords Security
What if logging in didn't mean juggling passwords and SMS codes? This episode demonstrates how Apple's Passwords app could make passkeys your new security upgrade and what may help protect your digital life.
Understanding and setting up two-factor authentication codes in Passwords

How to scan and autofill TOTP codes on macOS and iOS

Best practices for migrating 2FA codes from other authenticator apps

Passkeys setup, security benefits, and workflow

Passkey vs. password: what to expect when logging in

Apple security recommendations: flagged, reused, weak, and leaked passwords

Prioritizing which flagged passwords to fix first

Homework: add verification codes, create a passkey, and fix at-risk accounts

Host: Mikah Sargent

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17 min
March 19iOS Today 794: Notification Management
Tired of notification overload, mystery badges, and apps that refuse to play nice? Rosemary and Mikah peel back the layers to reveal how to finally take charge of your alerts, your way. See the deeper controls, clever tricks, and more useful features that ca• Mastering iOS notification settings and privacy controls!
Fine-tuning app notifications: swipes, options, and in-app settings

iOS notification types: lock screen, banners, badges, and previews

Customizing notification display: stack, list, and count views

Exploring Apple Intelligence notification features and Siri Suggestions

Scheduled Notification Summaries: batch alerts for less disruption

Changing notification delivery on the fly

News: Apple launches AirPods Max 2 with new H2 chip and features

Shortcuts Corner: Removing unwanted bullets from reminders

App Caps: NeatPass and Spigen Classic LS accessory cases.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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47 min
March 15Hands-On Tech 258: Dual-Booting Windows 10 & Windows 11
In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah walks David through how to troubleshoot and set up a dual-boot system with Windows 10 and Windows 11 on separate SSDs.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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15 min
March 12Tech News Weekly 428: Live Nation Settles With the DOJ
Dan Moren of SixColors joins Mikah Sargent again on Tech News Weekly! Grammarly is facing a class action lawsuit over its AI "Expert Review" feature. Live Nation's settlement with the DOJ does very little. A recap of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. And China is obsessed with OpenClaw AI.
Dan talks about a class-action lawsuit brought against Grammarly and its company, Superhuman, over its AI "Expert Review" feature that offered editing suggestions as if they came from various authors and academics, without their consent.

Mikah, and many others, are perplexed at the DOJ's settlement with Live Nation Entertainment and what little Live Nation had to concede as part of the settlement.

Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET stops by to share her experience at MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona and what she and her CNET colleagues saw there.

And Mikah shares about China's obsession with the OpenClaw AI craze and how users are utilizing the AI agent.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Abrar Al-Heeti

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59 min
March 12Hands-On Apple 222: Meet the Passwords App
Apple's standalone Passwords app gives Keychain a proper home! Ready to clean up your secure digital life? This episode walks you through using Apple's Passwords app to spot weak logins, organize old accounts, and take control of your online security with tools already built into your devices.
Quick history: Keychain to iCloud Keychain to Passwords app

How to access the Passwords app on iPadOS, iOS, and macOS

Passwords app interface tour: categories, search, and shared groups

What autofill and notifications options you can enable in Passwords

Exploring the main categories: All, Passkeys, Codes, Wi-Fi, Security, Deleted

Viewing, editing, and sharing individual logins in the Passwords app

Manually adding, updating, or deleting passwords and usernames

Using search and sort to find and organize your saved logins

How autofill password suggestions work in Safari and system settings

Tweaking autofill and 3rd-party password manager integration

Homework: review and clean up your Passwords app before next episode

Host: Mikah Sargent

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21 min
March 12iOS Today 793: iPad Air M4
Apple's new iPad Air M4 gets the spotlight as Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard break down real-world performance jumps, discuss who actually needs all that power, and debate its role in the iPad family. If you're eyeing a tablet upgrade or wondering what sets the Air apart, this conversation cuts through the specs.
Apple unveils iPad Air M4: features, pricing, and lineup placement

iPad Air M4 specs, performance leap, and real-world use cases

Pro vs. Air vs. standard iPad: who should buy what

Apple intelligence, battery life, and new wireless connectivity in iPads

Student, family, and retiree use cases: choosing the right iPad

Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard elevate iPad Air versatility

News: Studio Display and Studio Display XDR are Apple's new monitor announcements

App Caps: Power Wash Simulator on Apple Arcade and a spring cleaning cable organization hack

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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33 min
March 08 Hands-On Tech 257: Transfer iPhone Photos & Videos to Windows PC
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Wayne understand why iPhone photos appear invisible or fail to copy when transferred to a Windows PC, and walks through the best methods to fix it.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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16 min
March 05Tech News Weekly 427: 'We See Everything': Meta's AI Workers Speak
Dan Moren of SixColors joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Apple announced a whole new slew of products throughout the week, including the new MacBook Neo! A look into how Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses collect data. And how Google's new proposed system for apps could change the App Store game.
Dan and Mikah discuss the slew of new products Apple announced this week: the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, M5 MacBook Pro, and the new MacBook Neo.

Mikah talks about Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses and how overseas workers are reviewing the data collected from the glasses, and how these workers are being exposed to deeply private video footage.

And Leah Nylen, Antitrust Reporter for Bloomberg, joins the show to talk about Google's new system for apps on its Android phones to allow easier access for rivals as a result of the settlement between Google and Epic Games and fines in the EU as a result of the Digital Markets Act.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Leah Nylen

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1 hr 3 min
March 05Hands-On Apple 221: Privacy & Security Settings
Ready for an iPhone security audit? This episode is your personal walkthrough to reclaiming control, explaining not just what each privacy setting does but why changing them actually matters. Discover how hidden iOS settings let you outsmart sneaky trackers that follow you across apps, home networks, and even your own calendar.
App permissions: location, tracking, calendars, contacts, health, photos

Restricting calendar and photo access for better privacy

App access to files, folders, focus modes, and health data

Managing smart home and Apple Music permissions

Third-party browser passkeys and selective photo sharing

Apps controlling reminders and using Apple Wallet features

Peripheral and Bluetooth permissions to limit device profiling

Camera, microphone, and local network access by apps

Motion, fitness, and nearby device tracking permissions

Research and sensor data sharing for studies and health

Speech recognition and journaling suggestions using device activity

Viewing and managing blocked contacts and sharing via Safety Check

Safety Check's emergency resets and granular access control

Sensitive content warnings for nudity in photos or videos

Sharing analytics with Apple and app developers (opt-in controls)

Reviewing app transparency logs and network activity reports

Accessory connection permissions and security update automation

Stolen Device Protection and Lockdown Mode explained

Host: Mikah Sargent

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29 min
March 05iOS Today 792: iPhone 17e
Apple's iPhone 17e doubles its base storage while keeping the price steady, but did it finally nail the "budget" iPhone formula? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard weigh in on what the new release gets right and where it cuts corners.
Apple launches iPhone 17e with double entry storage, keeps $599 price

First impressions of 17e's new color options and matte finish

Who should buy the iPhone 17e?

Performance upgrades: A19 chip, Apple Intelligence, and battery life

Single camera design debate: Is one lens enough?

MagSafe finally comes to the e-series

iPhone 17e brings a full suite of Apple safety features

Trade-in deals and accessories with the new iPhone 17e

Who shouldn't buy the Pro — making the case for the 17e

News: Apple introduces M5 Pro/Max chips and new MacBook models

App Caps: Spigen retro strap (affiliate) and abxylute M4 controller

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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32 min

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