ATTG 2000: What Ever Happened to Saran Wrap? - Rolls Royce EV, iMac Contacts Sync, M3 Max MacBook Pro

11/12/23 • 152 min

Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about the Rolls Royce EV vehicle, Spectre. Why are my contacts on my iPhone not syncing correctly with my Mac? And Leo's new M3 Max MacBook Pro arrived, and he shares his review and thoughts on the device.

OpenAI's developer day - what was announced.
The Humane AI Pin is a bizarre cross between Google Glass and a pager.
Your car can keep collecting your data after a judge dismissed a privacy lawsuit.
Is it worth holding onto my iPhone 13 Mini as a possible collector's item down the road?
What's the better MacBook Pro upgrade?
Sam Abuelsamid and the Rolls Royce Spectre EV vehicle.
How can I get my contacts to sync on my Mac and have their names appear rather than just their phone number?
Leo reviews the M3 Max MacBook Pro.
How can I set up a phone so that a user can't easily make changes to it?
Is there a way for me to share photos with family members & have them leave comments on the photos?
How can I position my mesh WiFi system to eliminate dead spots in my home?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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OpenAI's developer day - what was announced.
The Humane AI Pin is a bizarre cross between Google Glass and a pager.
Your car can keep collecting your data after a judge dismissed a privacy lawsuit.
Is it worth holding onto my iPhone 13 Mini as a possible collector's item down the road?
What's the better MacBook Pro upgrade?
Sam Abuelsamid and the Rolls Royce Spectre EV vehicle.
How can I get my contacts to sync on my Mac and have their names appear rather than just their phone number?
Leo reviews the M3 Max MacBook Pro.
How can I set up a phone so that a user can't easily make changes to it?
Is there a way for me to share photos with family members & have them leave comments on the photos?
How can I position my mesh WiFi system to eliminate dead spots in my home?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2000

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ATTG 1999: He's So Fluffy I Could Die! - Black Friday TV Deals, Ad Blockers, Chrome Lacros

Scott Wilkinson joins the show to share some great TVs to look at for the month of November for some potential deals. How can you access those iTunes songs you purchased on your Apple device all those years ago and play them on your Android device? Plus, Johnny Jet talks about the busiest travel time of the year!

Apple unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, the most advanced chips for a personal computer.
How Microsoft is making a mess of the news after replacing staff with AI.
What's the best way to back up my data?
Scott Wilkinson and TVs to look at for some potential deals during the month of November.
Why can't I use my purchased ringtones after updating to iOS 17?
How can I play my purchased iTunes songs on my Android phone?
What are some recommendations for an adblocker?
Johnny Jet and busiest travel time of the year.
Should I be concerned about security if I'm using an end-of-life Chromebook with Lacros?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1999

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ATTG 2001: The Definition of Dapper - Sam Altman, iMessage, SpaceX Starship

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?