Total Mikah (Video)

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December 12, 2024Tech News Weekly 365: Android XR Is Google's Spatial Computing OS
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins us this week! Did OpenAI's Sora video generation model train on gaming and streaming content? A judge ruled that Automattic is to stop blocking WP Engine's access to WordPress.org. And Image Playground, Genmoji, and more generative AI features now available within Apple Intelligence.
Amanda talks about how OpenAI's Sora video generation model is supposedly training on video games and streaming content.

Mikah shares how WP Engine won an injunction against Automattic, owner of WordPress, and that Automattic must stop blocking WP Engine's access to WordPress.org's resources.

Jason Howell stops by to share his time recently with Android XR, Google's new AI-powered OS that brings the augmented, virtual, and mixed reality experience to devices such as headsets and glasses.

And Image Playground and Genmoji arrives to Apple Intelligence, and Mikah demonstrates these new features, which are now available to users.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guest: Jason Howell

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1 hr 8 min
December 08, 2024Hands-On Tech 194: Deleting Gmail Messages in Bulk
In this detailed episode, Mikah Sargent tackles a diverse range of tech challenges, from bulk email deletion and password management to troubleshooting a freezing MacBook and exploring unconventional monitor setups. Listeners will gain practical solutions for common tech frustrations and even insights into Linux encryption!
Vernon wants to know how to quickly delete over 83,000 emails in their Gmail account.

Miroslav wants to know if there's a way to export passwords from Apple's Password Manager on iPhone or iPad without using a Mac or PC.

Charlotte wants to know why her 2020 MacBook Air keeps freezing when using Zoom and Chrome, and how to alleviate the issue.

Charles wonders how to properly set up full disk encryption on his Debian and Manjaro Linux installations.

Mark wants to know if a 55-inch QLED TV can be a good replacement for his current ultrawide monitor for text-based work.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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53 min
December 05, 2024Tech News Weekly 364: AI App Aims To Predict Your Death
Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly this week! Abrar talks about TikTok blocking teenagers from using beauty filters on the platform. There's an AI app that can predict your death. A new competitor enters the mixed-realty headset market. And learn about the data company the FTC recently banned from selling sensitive location data.
Abrar Al-Heeti talks about TikTok's decision to block teenagers from using beauty filters on its platform and the broader message this decision sends about the digital influence on teens' beauty standards.

Mikah Sargent is fascinated by an AI app that predicts when you will die but is a little off-put by the steep price point of the application.

Scott Stein of CNET joins Mikah to talk about the Xreal One Smart Glasses, a new competitor in the mixed-reality headset market.

And Joseph Cox of 404Media stops by to talk about the FTC taking stronger action against data companies, such as Venntel, signifying the FTC's shift in the regulation of data companies.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guests: Scott Stein and Joseph Cox

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1 hr 7 min
December 04, 2024This Week in Google 797: Nil Coin: It's Good For Nothing
Amazon is being sued over slow deliveries to lower-incomer areas. What is the Oxford University's 2024 word of the year? Canada's antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in advertising. And Leo tries not to spend too long on the Google Changelog items.
'Hawk tuah' girl Haliey Welch launches crypto memecoin—but insists it's not a cash grab.

Amazon sued over slow deliveries to low-income areas.

Bluesky COO rejects idea upstart social app is 'left-leaning'.

Australia bans social media for everyone under 16.

What is Brain rot, the Oxford University 2024 word of the year?

Intel stock wavers on CEO Pat Gelsinger's departure.

FTC opens Microsoft antitrust investigation that Trump administration must carry on or drop.

Canada's antitrust watchdog sues Google alleging anti-competitive conduct in advertising.

FTC changes its telemarketing rules to cover growing 'tech support scam' calls.

Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world, sources say.

U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid cyberattack that exposed live phone calls.

No one is talking about ChatGPT anymore.

Romans and cultural leaders criticize Airbnb's planned two-night Colosseum experience for up to 32 guests in May 2025, saying it will demean a cultural treasure.

Google Chat rolling out audio 'Huddles' powered by Meet.

Google Maps app showing incident reports from Waze.

Gemini app rolling out 'Make calls and send message without unlocking'.

Google Wallet for Wear OS adding corporate badges, campus IDs, and more.

Pixel 6-9 now lets you check device temperature after 'Troubleshooting' update.

Google's video generator comes to more customers.

Google's beefing up Android app security, but not everyone's going to be happy.

Google Photos rolling out 'Undo device backup' setting.

Mikah's TATOFY for Magic Mouse 2 Grip

Can the "Bookazine" save Magazines?

Calculator Soup.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau

Guest: Mikah Sargent

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2 hr 33 min
December 01, 2024Hands-On Tech 193: Old Electronics
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers questions about what to do with old electronics, extracting photos out of downloaded files and maintaining the original photo names, how to properly manage your phone's battery, and a question from a listen about the best way to manage their router setup!
Kelli came across some old electronics her father had years ago! She thinks they could be worth something but wonders if she should recycle them instead.

Ray has their iPhone wirelessly charging at night while on Do Not Disturb. However, it randomly makes a sound at night! How can he get his phone to stop making that noise?

Sean just downloaded their Google photos to back them up on an external drive. How can he keep the photos' original names when he extracts the files?

Dan wonders how to manage their phone's battery life best when they keep it plugged in most of the time.

Alan has three routers throughout his household in his home network. When he goes to different points in the house, he has to change the SSID to the router closest to where he is. Is there a simpler way of doing this before going to a Mesh router setup?

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

Host: Mikah Sargent

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48 min
November 24, 2024Hands-On Tech 192: Passwordless Unlocking on macOS
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, host Mikah Sargent tackles crucial questions about home networking, Mac mini security, and tech troubleshooting. Absorb this week's helpful tips, from analyzing Orbi mesh WiFi performance to explaining lock screen best practices and VHS video enhancement solutions.
Susan asks if her Orbi AX6000 tri-band mesh WiFi 6 router is adequate for her 4,000 square foot home, given she's experiencing TV streaming delays and slower WiFi speeds compared to cellular data.

DA, a new Mac Mini user transitioning from Windows, wants to know how to disable the password requirement when waking up their computer.

Bruce is having issues with his Synology NAS repeatedly disconnecting from his new M4 Mac Mini and requiring password re-entry after sleep or logout, despite using AutoMounter.

David asks if he should upgrade the RAM on his new HP Pavilion PC beyond 16GB for video editing, and seeks recommendations for software to improve VHS video quality.

Brad inquires whether it's safe to keep his iPhone 16 Pro Max on a charger all day and night, including while using an Anker power bank.

(Follow-up) John provides an update on his previous question about getting an iPhone hotspot to work with older WiFi devices, sharing what solutions worked for him.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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55 min
November 21, 2024Tech News Weekly 363: DOJ Wants Google To Sell Chrome
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Amazon announces the new Echo Show 21 and the Echo Show 15 smart displays. Is AI allowing the robotics revolution to come to fruition? Microsoft announces the Windows 365 Link mini desktop PC. And will the DOJ get Google to sell off Chrome following the DOJ's call to divest the company?
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about Amazon's announcement of the Echo Show 21 and Echo Show 15 smart displays.

Mikah Sargent talks about how AI is powering a robotics revolution as more organizations are utilizing robots, thanks to AI.

Zac Bowden from Windows Central joins the show to talk aobut Microsoft's Windows 365 Link, a mini desktop that runs Windows 11 through the cloud.

And Leah Nylen, Antitrust Reporter for Bloomberg, stops by to talk about the Department of Justice and Google and how the DOJ is calling for Google to divest and start with the sale of Chrome.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guests: Zac Bowden and Leah Nylen

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1 hr 8 min
November 17, 2024Hands-On Tech 191: Moving From Windows to Mac
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers questions such as about a feature in Linux that can allow you to cut and paste your entire drive, about passkeys and multiple accounts on the same website, and Mikah helps a listener with the process of transferring from working on a Windows machine to a new M4 Mac mini.
Ole is looking for a feature in Linux that would allow him to move his Linux system and files from one drive to another without having to reinstall the operating system.

Kevin is wondering if you can log into a website using passkeys if you have multiple accounts on that website.

Gary has a follow-up to Mark's question about Kindle Sync from last week that could be useful for them.

Ronald is planning to switch from his Dell Windows 10 computer to the new M4 Mac mini and has a slew of questions about when he will make the switch, from which Mac mini configuration he should go with, to using external drives with the computer, and which Thunderbolt hub Mikah recommends as well.

And Stephen provides a follow-up on the question about smartphone hotspots from a few episodes ago, involving Jon's problem getting older hardware to connect to his iPhone hotspot.

Remember to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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50 min
November 14, 2024Tech News Weekly 362: What Is Bluesky?
Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily.
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit.

Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets.

Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky?

And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks.

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guest: Mark Gurman

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1 hr 3 min
November 10, 2024Hands-On Tech 190: Operating Systems & Passkeys Follow-Up
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah continues to answer more of your questions, such as why Kindle books may not stay in sync between different devices, why you can't reconnect to your WiFi network after losing connection, and how you can get a reminder or a list to open up for you when walking into specified locations.
Mark has a Kindle device and the Kindle app on several Apple devices. However when Mark reads a book in Kindle, his progress within the app doesn't stay synced between his Kindle device and apps. What can Mark do to fix the issue?

John has used Windows 10 for a long time and doesn't want to upgrade to Windows 11. With Windows 10 going out of support soon, he's looking for alternatives to Windows that can run Microsoft Office that isn't Mac OS.

When Dylan loses connection to his WiFi network on his Windows 11 laptop, he can't reconnect unless he restarts the PC. He's looked around for possible solutions and came across others having similar issues, even with Windows 10, and is looking for any insight from Mikah into troubleshooting the problem.

Robby wants to know if there's a way to get their iPhone to send a reminder or a list that opens up when they walk into specific locations, such as a Best Buy or a grocery store.

Steven asks a question related to last week's show about Passkeys and how he views them as a complicated, poorly thought-out plan. Should Steven wait to switch over to using Passkeys until things are better figured out with Passkey?

And Todd follows up with their question about passkeys from last week's show.

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

Host: Mikah Sargent

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51 min

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