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ATTG 2025: Bitcoin Pizza - iPad Pros, Safari Photography, Multiple Emails
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
05/19/24 • 135 min
This week is Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrating the anniversary of someone paying 10,000 bitcoin for two pizzas in the first Bitcoin transaction. What's the best way to manage multiple email accounts? Are there simple remote controllers one can use with an iPad? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the recent Blue Origin flight, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Tough assignment.
- Bitcoin Pizza Day is this week.
- Mikah and Leo got their new iPad Pro's
- Is there a screen protector for my 15-inch laptop that can reduce glare and block blue light from the screen?
- Rod Pyle & the Blue Origin flight.
- What's a good point-and-shoot camera to take on a safari trip?
- What's going on with various companies & even states handling the privacy of their users?
- Can you merge Google Workspace emails with a personal Gmail account? What's the best way to manage multiple email addresses from one central location?
- Chris Marquardt & the 'tough' assignment. The next assignment is 'minimalist.'
- A previous caller recommends some new books for Leo and Mikah.
- Are there remote controllers you can use with an iPad?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt
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ATTG 2009: Live and Let Snoop - Tech Layoffs, Helix Pivotal, Raspberry Pi 5
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
01/28/24 • 135 min
What are some downsides to an ultra-short throw projector? How can I recover data from an old MacBook when the battery is dead? What are Linux operating systems to use on a Raspberry Pi 5? Plus, Dick DeBartolo shares some expensive gadgets from CES 2024 and Padre's CES 2024 Recap Part 2!
- Car industry seeks to crush AM radio; Congress may rescue it.
- N.S.A. buys Americans' Internet data without warrants, letter says.
- Nearly 25,000 tech workers were laid off in the first weeks of 2024. Why is that?
- What are the downsides to ultra-short throw projectors?
- Dick DeBartolo and the expensive tech from CES 2024.
- Is AT&T in California looking to no longer offer landline telephone services to customers in the state?
- How can I recover data off an old MacBook Air if the battery is dead?
- What should I be prepared to do when reinstalling an operating system on a laptop?
- Why can't I reformat an encrypted hard drive?
- Is there a way to enable encrypted folder protection within iCloud, similar to pCloud's Crypto Folder feature?
- Padre's CES Recap Part 2 - Gadgets!
- What Linux operating systems can I use for the Raspberry Pi 5?
- After switching iPhones, why are my Airtags becoming an "unknown device," thus thinking that an unknown AirTag is following me?
- Can I still buy the older Apple power cables that originally came with the older MacBooks?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Dick DeBartolo
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ATTG 2008: Tim Cook's Folly - Sports Illustrated, Mesh Routers, Color Spaces
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
01/21/24 • 134 min
Who ordered the Apple Vision Pro? Why are my photos changing colors completely when I export them? Why can't I use specific 3rd party texting applications anymore when I switched cellular providers? And, the end of an era for Sports Illustrated.
- Someone at TWiT ordered the Apple Vision Pro! Who got it?
- Microsoft 'senior leadership' emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers.
- Sports Illustrated thrown into chaos with mass layoffs.
- What should I be on the lookout for or be concerned about after getting a Macbook Pro repaired?
- Is there a way around some issues that I'm encountering when using Google Takeout?
- Rod Pyle and the micro-meteorite!
- How can I display specific images on a television for others to view?
- What's the best way to utilize my mesh routers to their more optimal utilization?
- Why am I losing connection to my media server upon startup with my machine?
- Chris Marquardt and the CLEAN photo assignment review.
- Why is my exported photo coming out in a different color completely?
- Why can't I use my 3rd party texting applications after switching cellular providers?
- Could a Starlink-type satellite service be the future of cellular networks?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt
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ATTG 2020: Flat Mikah - Udio & Suno, AI & Cars, AliExpress
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
04/14/24 • 137 min
Leo shows off Udio and Suno, AI-generated music services that've been making a splash in the news recently. What's the easiest way to rip DVDs nowadays? Is AliExpress a safe website to purchase goods from? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about how AI is being utilized in the design of automotive vehicles. That and more are coming up on Ask The Tech Guys!
- Suno and Udio.
- Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album.
- My HDR videos are taking forever to export from Adobe Premiere. What could be causing this issue?
- Can I force my S23 Ultra to get the latest security update?
- Sam Abuelsamid and AI's application in the design of automotive vehicles.
- How can I bypass copy protection on DVDs?
- Is there a thing as having too many eero routers on my network?
- Is AliExpress a safe website from which to buy goods?
- How can I host my own public game server? Can I do it myself?
- What are some recommended, budget-friendly video capture adapters for Mac computers?
- After creating a new email address, how can I easily notify others about the change in my email?
- How safe am I using tech given/purchased from someone else?
- Why can't I cast my Netflix streams from my phone anymore?
- I'm transferring my data from an iPhone to a Pixel 8 Pro, but my WhatsApp information always fails. What could be causing this issue?
- What Windows virtualization application does Leo and Mikah recommend for the Mac?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid
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ATTG 2023: Choco Tacos for Cinco de Mayo - Sony 2024 TV's, HDMI Cables, Safari Browser
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
05/05/24 • 133 min
The people are pushing for the ban of TikTok within the U.S. Trying to use your WiFi network while on your mobile hotspot. Why is my Safari browser constantly crashing on start up? Be aware when purchasing SD cards on websites like Amazon. What happens with data that is stored in your iCloud but not on your phone? Plus, Scott Wilkinson stops by to talk about the new TVs Sony announced recently.
- Arc Browser available for Windows.
- Heat Death of the Internet.
- Apple reports second quarter results.
- Meet the powerful tech insiders behind the push to ban TikTok
- Can you use a WiFi network when using a hotspot on the AT&T network?
- Scott Wilkinson and Sony's 2024 TV's.
- A caller suggests some novels for Leo & Mikah to read.
- A follow-up question to last week's show about images stored within BitWarden and the idea of a "secure delete."
- Talking about the AT&T security breach that happened recently.
- How does the iPhone manage files & data on your phone and within iCloud when handling older files and data from a previous iPhone?
- After upgrading to Sonoma OS on my Mac, why is the Safari browser constantly crashing on startup for me?
- How can I know when I'm purchasing a legitimate SD card on websites like Amazon?
- Are there any bank institutions that offer 2FA through applications such as Authy or Google Authenticator rather than text messages?
- How can I block outgoing traffic from Amazon's Alexa on my Ubiquiti network?
- If I have a bunch of HDMI cables from over the years, how can I test the cables to tell which is HDMI 1.0 and the other is HDMI 2.0?
- Why is my Windows Start menu disappearing after my machine goes to sleep mode?
- What's the best way to encrypt a USB drive?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Scott Wilkinson
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1937
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
10/22/22 • 158 min
Should you upgrade to the new iPads? What Mac mini should I get? Do I need a new Google account to set up a Chromebook? Setting up an email server, the right resolution to scan photos, drawing tablets for beginners, troubleshooting slow startups on Linux Mint.
- Round-up of this week's new iPad announcements
- What Mac-Mini should I get?
- Restoring iPad OS
- Setting up a Chromebook
- Setting up an email server
- Convert Flac to an Apple format
- The right resolution to scan paper photos
- Easier ways to search for a movie across different streaming services
- Finding a drawing tablet for a beginner
- Resources to learn about building a PC
- Playing YouTube on Dish's Hopper
- Troubleshooting slow startup on Linux Mint
- Make a Rukus - It's Musical Fun With The New RUKUSfx
Host: Mikah Sargent
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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ATTG 2021: Warp Glorp - Voyager's Legacy, TikTok's Future, and the Power of Local AI
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
04/21/24 • 132 min
Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into a variety of engaging tech topics, from controversial phone bans in schools to the future of AI and data privacy. The duo also tackles listener questions on VPNs, mobile hotspots, Apple App Store subscriptions, and more. Special guest Rod Pyle joins to discuss the latest updates on Voyager 1 and the Mars Sample Return mission.
- Mobile Phones in Schools: Leo and Mikah discuss the growing controversy around schools banning phones to prevent students from being distracted in class, despite parents' concerns about wanting to stay connected with their children.
- Biometric Security and Privacy: A recent court ruling determined that police officers can compel suspects to unlock their phones using biometric data like fingerprints, sparking a debate about privacy rights and the Fifth Amendment.
- TikTok Ban Passes in the House Again: The hosts examine the implications of the U.S. House of Representatives once again passing a ban on TikTok, which is now headed to the Senate as part of a foreign aid package.
- John asks how to ensure that a VPN is truly protecting his privacy, and Leo explains the importance of trust in a connected world.
- Eric inquires about using NFC chips to log onto Wi-Fi networks with an iPhone, and Mikah clarifies that this feature is not currently available on iOS devices.
- Limitless: Leo pre-ordered a new wearable device called Limitless, which uses AI to record and transcribe conversations while respecting privacy by requiring consent from participants.
- Space expert Rod Pyle joins the show to discuss the latest developments with Voyager 1's corrupted memory and NASA's decision to cut ties with JPL for the Mars sample return mission due to cost and time concerns.
- Dan experiences issues with his mobile hotspot disconnecting when using his computer, and the hosts troubleshoot potential solutions, including checking for metered connections and power-saving settings.
- Fernando inquires about running local AI models for his work at a hospital, and Leo provides insight into retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and various open-source AI options like Dot.
- Tim asks about using multiple payment methods for Apple App Store subscriptions, and Mikah explains the workaround of manually reordering payment methods.
- Steve wants to move his photos from Google Photos to a hard drive, and Leo recommends using Mylio to easily import and manage the photos from Google Takeout.
- A listener, also named Tim, asks for recommendations on moving their DNS hosting away from Google while still supporting dynamic DNS updates, and the hosts suggest using Cloudflare or a router with built-in dynamic DNS support.
- Shelly experiences issues with mismatched drive sizes when attempting to clone her hard drives, and Leo advises using a sector-by-sector copying tool or rsync for more precise duplication.
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
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HOT 179: Email Grab Bag! - Transunion, Fiber, Nest Cameras
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
08/25/24 • 43 min
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers your submitted questions! Why can't I log into a particular website? What equipment do I need to get to start using the fiber-optic connection in my household? And, can I send text messages using the Messages app on MacOS?
Host: Mikah Sargent
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ATTG 2018: Heck Yeah! - Social Media, Gmail, Backing Up Photos
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
03/31/24 • 142 min
Leo Laporte shows off another one of his recent Instagram purchases. Can you send out text messages similarly to a BCC email? Gmail turns 20! Plus, Scott Wilkinson joins the show to talk with Leo and Mikah Sargent about physical media and how often one wants to watch older movies.
- An accidental discovery of a backdoor likely prevented thousands of infections.
- The great rewiring: is social media really behind an epidemic of teenage mental illness?
- What is My Ping Tag?
- Can I text multiple people on an iPhone to function similarly to a BCC email?
- With the changing landscape of broadcast television, a caller wants to know if Leo and MIkah think that traditional TV is dying.
- Scott Wilkinson and March 2024's Home Theater of the Month.
- 20 years of Gmail.
- How long can I continue to safely use an older version of an app on my phone?
- Is there a way to backup photos without using a laptop?
- With the discontinuation of Echo Connect, is there a similar service or process to announce phone calls and allow calls to be initiated by voice?
- What hard drives should I get when purchasing a Synology NAS?
- What's a good Linux OS to install on an older computer?
- Why are certain shows on my YouTube TV recordings quieter than others?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Scott Wilkinson
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ATTG 2019: Blame the Kombucha - Atari 400, Google Podcasts, Solar Eclipse
Hands-On Tech (Audio)
04/07/24 • 136 min
Leo's Atari 400 arrived recently and demos the device during the show. Can you use an Apple Newton on newer Macs? Why do HP printers get disabled sometimes? How can you make your photos and videos searchable by various defined parameters? Plus, Johnny Jet shares his multi-plane trip to Hawaii and to be aware that the price of applying for Global Entry is going up soon!
- Leo's Atari 400 arrived and demos the device.
- Mahbod Moghadam, who rose to fame as the co-founder of Genius, has died.
- How can I extract audio from my Apple TV from HDMI and put it into an external speaker?
- What alternatives to Google Podcasts do Leo and Mikah recommend? Plus, can I use my Apple Newton on newer Macs?
- How can I re-enable my HP printer to print again when HP disabled my printer for failing to pay for HP Instant Ink?
- Is it worth repairing the screen on my iPad Pro, or am I better off replacing the device?
- How can I prepare my smartphone and DSLR cameras to capture the upcoming solar eclipse?
- Why is my Bitwarden browser plugin not logging in?
- What's the best way to convert DVD and VHS media into a digital format?
- Johnny Jet and his recent multi-plane journey to Hawaii.
- How can I make all of my photos & videos in Google Drive searchable by various set parameters?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Johnny Jet
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Hands-On Tech (Audio) currently has 264 episodes available.
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The episode title 'ATTG 2025: Bitcoin Pizza - iPad Pros, Safari Photography, Multiple Emails' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Hands-On Tech (Audio) is 140 minutes.
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