Total Mikah (Video)

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December 03, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 2003: Beware the Cannibal Solar Storm
Why might you still be getting notifications when using Apple's Focus mode? Can you call your iPhone from your Apple Watch if the watch has a cellular connection? Plus, Rod Pyle joins us to talk about a "cannibal" solar storm, and Johnny Jet breaks some news that Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines!
When I have Focus Mode turned on between my Mac, iPhone, and iPad, why do I still get notifications when an email comes in?

My RAW photos are out of focus when viewing them in Apple Photos. Has Apple made a fix for this yet?

What's a good replacement device for Apple's AirPort Express to relay audio for two sets of speakers in different rooms?

When using my new M3 MacBook Pro, why is my RAM usage so high when I believe I'm not using applications that would use so much RAM?

A caller calls in to share a suggestion to hooking up Bluetooth headphones to your TV.

Why aren't my podcasts being removed in Apple Podcasts after playing them?

Is there a way to reset the iOS keyboard default key mapping?

Is there a way to call your own iPhone from my Apple Watch if it has a cellular connection?

Rod Pyle and the "Cannibal" solar storm.

Why am I never getting a notification when getting a call or a text message?

Why is my eero not maintaining its LAN connection when my ISP goes down?

Why do my Apple Watch notifications persist when I clear them on my other Apple devices?

Johnny Jet and Alaska Airlines are buying Hawaiian Airlines.

What can I use to toggle two different computers on one keyboard/mouse setup?

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Johnny Jet

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2 hr 41 min
November 30, 2023Tech News Weekly 313: Busting the NameDrop FUD
Amazon has entered the realm of companies offering their very own AI assistant that they've dubbed Amazon Q. How Gen Z is driving the adoption of Generative AI, in the U.K. at least. And starting December 1st, unused Gmail accounts may be permanently deleted if they have been inactive for at least two years.
Amazon announced its own AI assistant called Amazon Q. Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag stops by to talk about the Amazon Q chatbot.

Dan Moren of SixColors joins the show to reassure you that iOS 17's NameDrop feature is not dangerous at all.

Jason Howell shares a study on how Gen Z in the U.K. is driving the general adoption of Generative AI.

And Mikah Sargent warns us that if you have a Gmail account you haven't used in some time, it may be permanently deleted starting in the beginning of December.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Emily Dreibelbis and Dan Moren

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1 hr 8 min
November 30, 2023 Hands-On Mac 110: No, NameDrop on iPhone Isn't Dangerous
Despite reports to the contrary, NameDrop — a contact-sharing feature introduced in iOS 17 — isn't a threat to your privacy. Mikah Sargent explains how to use NameDrop, debunks the reports that claim the feature can be used to skim your contact info, and shows you how to disable it if you choose.

Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info - https://apple.co/4a2dS4S

Host: Mikah Sargent

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9 min
November 29, 2023Windows Weekly 857: SharePoint All the Way Down
On this episode, Mikah, Paul, and Richard discuss the lean tiny11 2311 project, Windows 11 updates like the new Energy Saver feature, Amazon's AI chatbot for enterprises, and Netflix's gaming service additions like GTA. Other topics covered include Xbox console deals, DuckDuckGo vs Google Search, and European antitrust issues.
Windows
Tiny11 2311 arrives, is even tinier and even 23H2er ... or something

Beta channel: Teams integration with Share (Entra ID only), new language support for Ink Anywhere

Dev: Copilot icon moves (!), more Copilot, Share, Ink, Android in Nearby Sharing (!)

Canary: Energy Saver (new feature), more

Samsung brings its browser to the Microsoft Store
AI/Microsoft
Microsoft and Meta reportedly receiving 3x as many NVIDIA GPUs for AI as Amazon

Amazon introduces it's own AI chatbot for the enterprise, and it does have one useful and unique feature

Microsoft is retiring its Microsoft 365 browser extension

Evernote is still a thing and now it wants to charge everyone

Amazon takes a Fire TV Cube and turns it into a remote desktop thin client
Antitrust
UK CMA provisionally rules against Adobe acquisition of Figma

EU formally objects to Amazon acquisition of iRobot because the robot vacuum cleaner market is so important
Xbox
Xbox Series X and S are still on sale. Just saying

The November Update for Xbox is here with rewards redemption, Xbox app gets compact mode

Microsoft is reportedly deprecating the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox

Netflix is bringing GTA trilogy to the service

The current Call of Duty is awash in bad reviews, so let's talk about the next Call of Duty!
Tips and Picks
Tip of the week: Microsoft's new ugly Christmas sweater is here

App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo

RunAs Radio this week: Zero Trust Adoption Guidance with Nicolas Blank

Brown liquor pick of the week: Pendleton Rye 12 Year

Hosts: Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Mikah Sargent

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1 hr 56 min
November 28, 2023iOS Today 681: Holiday Planning Apps & Services
The holidays are here! Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share some of their favorite apps and services to help you plan and celebrate the holiday season.
Elfster: The Secret Santa App

GiftKeeper - Gift Idea Manager

Parcel - Delivery Tracking

Shop: package & order tracker

Apple Wallet!

The Christmas Card List

ElfYourself

Easy Cooking Timer

Crouton: Cooking Companion

Paprika Recipe Manager 3

News
Apple Music Replay '23

Apple Books Launches New 'Year in Review' Feature

Apple reveals the most popular podcasts of 2023 — with the return of an old favorite

iOS 17's NameDrop feature for iPhone: How it works and why it's not a privacy threat

Three new Ikea sensors for under $10 each; Matter support promised for hub

Shortcuts Corner
Graeme is looking for an automation to enable Zoom when an iPhone is disconnected from a charger and disable Zoom when it's reconnected to a charger.

Feedback & Questions
Kenny wants help blocking spam texts on an iPhone.

App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: Browser Note

Mikah's App Cap: Newji: make anything an emoji

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 25 min
November 26, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 2002: Therapy May Help
How you can track and get the best deals for Cyber Monday and "Black November" overall. What can you do about using an older version of a browser that a bank no longer supports? Plus, Dick DeBartolo stops by to share a fun and weird coin bank for kids and a magnetic shelf to help with storage!
Mikah shares some tools & guides for tracking Black November deals.

What happened with my iPhone after updating it to iOS 17.1.1?

Why are my podcasts on my Apple Watch not staying in sync with my iPhone?

Why can't my iPhone connect online after installing an app?

Is it worth upgrading from an iPhone 12 to iPhone 15 currently?

Should I be worried about one of my apps switching to a different language while running an iOS Beta on my phone

Dick DeBartolo and the coin bank for kids!

What are my options for trying to do my online banking on an older browser that can't update since I am running an older OS on my MacBook Air?

Can you record the boot sequence on a computer? If so, how can you do that?

How can I move my edited photos from my iPad to my Windows PC?

When moving files within Apple's Finder, how can you prevent those files from being placed in random locations?

Should I have a secondary network setup within my home to connect my IoT devices to it?

Should I return my M2 Max MacBook Pro that I just purchased for an M3 Max version?

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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2 hr 14 min
November 22, 2023 Hands-On Tech: iPhone 15 Pro Max Review
Mikah Sargent shares his candid thoughts on Apple's brand new iPhone 15 Pro Max, with its new titanium design, Action button, blazing performance from the A17 Bionic chip, and most importantly - the major camera upgrades like the new 48MP Main lens, 5x Telephoto zoom, and the ability to shoot video in Apple ProRes LOG. Mikah puts the iPhone 15 Pro Max through intense real-world testing to determine if it genuinely delivers on Apple's claims.

Get the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: https://amzn.to/3QJ3CG4

Host: Mikah Sargent

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8 min
November 21, 2023iOS Today 680: App Store Awards 2023
Apple's App Store Editorial Team has announced the finalists for the 2023 App Store Awards. Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent share their thoughts on the finalists for the iPhone and iPad apps of the year.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run

Duolingo - Language Lessons

Flighty - Your Flights Tracker

Concepts

DaVinci Resolve for iPad

Prêt-à-Makeup

News
Nothing Announces iMessage Compatibility via New App

No, Nothing hasn't brought iMessage to Android and you definitely shouldn't give it your Apple ID

Apple Adopting RCS in 2024

Shortcuts Corner
Rosemary demonstrates how to disable rotation lock while opening specific apps.

Feedback & Questions
Nick suggests using Microsoft OneNote on Mac, Windows, and iOS as a note-taking application.

App Caps
Rosemary's App Cap: 8BitDo

Mikah's App Cap: MOFT Accessories

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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1 hr 16 min
November 19, 2023Ask The Tech Guys 2001: The Definition of Dapper
Mikah Sargent is running solo today as Leo Laporte is out this week! OpenAI has had an interesting past few days as Sam Altman was out at OpenAI but is suddenly in talks to rejoin the company. Can you use an older iPhone just for the iMessage app? And is it worth purchasing your own modem & router rather than renting one from your ISP provider?
OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO.

Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year.

Is there a possibility of a new printer standard in the future?

What are some computer monitors that are great for extended periods of use?

Is it viable to use an older iPhone just for iMessage?

Can I set up a shortcut for my smart lights to let me know when they turn on?

Rod Pyle and SpaceX's Starship 11/18 launch.

Is there 32-bit software that can run Windows on an older Mac Mini?

I have my iCloud account synced to my personal and work iPhones. How can I keep my work content out of my iCloud?

Should I have my own modem and router, especially for my smart home devices?

How can I manage the number of spam calls that I receive?

Chris Marquardt and the Shiny assignment review.

How can you record a livestream?

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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2 hr 25 min
November 16, 2023Tech News Weekly 312: Apple Supporting RCS in 2024
Apple has reversed course and is adding RCS support to iMessage next year. What was announced at Microsoft Ignite 2023? And Common Sense Media has ratings for ten chatbots & AI services that parents should be cautious with when their kids interact with them.
Breaking news Thursday morning as Apple has announced that they are adding RCS support to iMessage next year. Will Sattelberg of Android Police shares the details of what this means.

Microsoft Ignite 2023 is happening in Seattle currently, and a lot has been announced at the event. Daniel Rubino of Windows Central breaks down some of the announcements made.

Jason shares an exciting story about noise-canceling headphones that could let users choose which sounds they may want to hear.

Mikah talks about Common Sense Media's ratings of chatbots and other AI services that warn parents about how certain AI services may be unsafe for kids.

Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Will Sattelberg and Daniel Rubino

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1 hr 14 min

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