Total Mikah (Video)

Total Mikah (Video)

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December 04, 2025Hands-On Apple 210: App Store Settings on iOS
Ever wonder why apps suddenly disappear from your iPhone, just when you need them most? This episode reveals the iOS feature quietly sweeping your unused apps off your device and shows you how to take control.
How to find and adjust App Store app settings in iOS

Reviewing app permissions and privacy controls in App Store settings

Managing automatic app downloads, updates, and in-app content

Using cellular data for app downloads: controls and limits

How to handle in-app ratings, reviews, and update prompts

Offload Unused Apps explained: storage, data, and user experience

Personalized recommendations and privacy management in App Store settings

Resetting your App Store identifier for privacy

Host: Mikah Sargent

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16 min
November 30, 2025 Hands-On Tech 244: Switching MFA Apps
On Hands-On Tech, helps out helps listener Daniel switch their MFA from Authy to another app, and explains why it's going to be a more tedious process than with other MFA's.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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12 min
November 23, 2025 Hands-On Tech 243: How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors?
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Elizabeth asks Mikah Sargent if she really needs to replace power strips after a period of time. And Stan wonders if there are any smart light switches that can connect to his 5.4 GHz router?

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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35 min
November 20, 2025Tech News Weekly 414: Viral TikTok AI Pen Flunks The Test
Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah Sargent this week! Apple Wallet's mobile driver's license feature is expanding to more users. An AI-powered teddy bear was caught giving explicit and graphic instructions to children. Google unveiled Gemini 3. And can AI-powered smart pens give you an edge in your academics?
Dan covers the expansion of Apple Wallet's mobile driver's license feature as the state of Illinois is the latest to support this feature.

Mikah shares how an AI-powered teddy bear, FoloToy, was discovered to be teaching kids unsafe behaviors and discussing adult topics.

Sabrina Ortiz of ZDNET joins the show to talk about Google's latest iteration of AI model, Gemini 3.

And Elissa Welle of The Verge stops by to share her experience using an AI pen, and how the pen was less than helpful.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guests: Sabrina Ortiz and Elissa Welle

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1 hr 4 min
November 20, 2025Hands-On Apple 209: Understanding Sounds & Haptics
Ever wondered why your iPhone's sound isn't as loud as you expect, or your AirPods seem capped? Mikah Sargent uncovers the hidden settings that could be hindering your listening experience.
Managing silent mode and status bar indicators on newer iPhones

Switching audio input sources, including iPhone mic and AirPods

Fine-tuning ringtone and alert volume controls for less disruption

"Change with buttons" explained: separation of media and alert volumes

Customizing haptic feedback and vibration settings for notifications

Setting default sounds for ringtones, texts, voicemail, and mail alerts

Keyboard feedback: toggling typing sounds and haptics preference

Differences between iPhone and iPad haptics (limitations on iPad)

Controlling speaker volume limits and effects on media playback

Understanding "Reduce Loud Sounds" to avoid abrupt audio spikes

Headphone safety: adjusting reduced loud audio upper limit for AirPods

Headphone usage notifications & protecting hearing over seven days

Managing USB audio accessory settings and privacy tracking

Host: Mikah Sargent

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23 min
November 20, 2025iOS Today 779: Holiday Planning
Ready to ditch holiday stress? Discover the relatively new Apple Invites app and cutting-edge planning tools that could change how you host, organize, and celebrate with friends and family this season.
Apple Invites app demo: shared photos, playlists, and event updates

Partiful vs. Apple Invites: choosing invite apps friends actually use

Shared reminders and sections: holiday shopping and planning hacks

OmniOutliner for meal prep and complex holiday schedules, plus AI outlines

Favorite recipe apps: Paprika vs. Crouton for Thanksgiving cooking

Secret Santa gift exchanges made easy with Elfster app features

News: Apple launches $150 iPhone Pocket fashion accessory. New Apple hardware updates: iPad Pro, 14" MacBook Pro, Vision Pro M5

App Caps: Torras Mini MagSafe battery pack and Locket Widget social app

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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42 min
November 16, 2025 Hands-On Tech 242: Powerline Networking
In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Lance asks Mikah Sargent about the pros and cons of using powerline ethernet adapters, and Mikah shares his strong thoughts on these devices.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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29 min
November 13, 2025Tech News Weekly 413: Testing Valve's Steam Frame, Machine & Controller
Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent this week! Tech titans are investing millions into genetically engineered babies. A lot of those who worry about data privacy feel like their actions make no difference. Comments from Windows lead Pavan Davuluri on the future of Windows received a lot of blowback online. And Valve announced a trio of new hardware for.
Jacob discusses tech billionaires funding companies that are pursuing genetically engineered babies, raising concerns about the commercialization of polygenic screening.

Mikah talks about how a lot of Americans do worry about data privacy, but feel helpless in that any actions they may take make no real difference.

Zac Bowden from Windows Central joins the show to talk about comments made recently online from Windows lead Pavan Davuluri on the future of Windows "evolving into an agentic OS," which received plenty of pushback.

And Scott Stein of CNET stops by to share his hands-on experience with Valve's recently announced new Steam hardware, set to launch in 2026.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward

Guests: Zac Bowden and Scott Stein

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1 hr 13 min
November 13, 2025Hands-On Apple 208: Eye Tracking on iPhone
Control your iPhone just by looking at it. Mikah Sargent dives into the eye-tracking (and head tracking) feature on iOS, showing how it contributes to accessibility and reimagines device interaction.
How to set up and use iOS eye tracking controls

Eye tracking customization: smoothing, snap to item, dwell control, and more

Eye tracking training process and device positioning tips

Accuracy challenges and retraining

Head tracking as an alternative: facial gestures trigger iOS actions

Head tracking menu navigation with expressions

Host: Mikah Sargent

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12 min
November 13, 2025iOS Today 778: Nutrition Tracking
Running out of meal ideas or tired of over-complicated food logging? This episode showcases smart, lesser-known nutrition tools and creative ways to track what you eat, based on real-life experiences and some honest app talk.
FoodNoms highlighted for privacy-focused nutrition tracking and Apple Health integration

MyFitnessPal offers a massive database and wide third-party integrations despite privacy trade-offs

Carb Manager recommended for keto diets and fitness-linked nutrition tracking

Using Apple's Journal app for food, meal, and recipe documentation

News: iOS 26.1 introduces background photo upload for third-party backup apps

Feedback: iPhone textile cases and cleaning experiences

App Caps: Ugreen and Anker multiport chargers reviewed for tech convenience

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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40 min

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