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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1854
Hands-On Tech (Video)
12/19/21 • 146 min
- Julian calls in chatting about accessibility and how iOS15 further helps with accessibility.
- Sam Abuelsamid joins the show to talk about the new Hyundai Ionic 5 EV.
- Art updates his iPhone to iOS 15.2, but all of his passwords are missing from his password vault AllPassPro.
- Brian is calling in asking about what kind of laptop he should get for his daughter?
- Rex calls in, asking about a Chromebook-app alternative to Microsoft Outlook.
- Leo and Chris Marquardt chat about taking photos during the holidays.
- Louis listens to play-by-play sports from a local radio station and wants to see about pairing it to his TV while watching the same game on it.
- James calls in asking about what is a QR code and how it works?
- Jay has an unlocked Samsung S21 and is looking to change providers. Will his phone still get updates if he changes providers?
- Rod Pyle is here to talk about his appearance on William Shatner's show, William Shatner's Unexplained, and about Elon Musk being named Time's Man of the Year for 2021.
- William has been having issues with his cell reception recently and is wondering what could be causing that problem?
- Tom wants to know how to transfer music to an MP3 player?
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1852
Hands-On Tech (Video)
12/12/21 • 149 min
- Jan renewed her domain name with Google Domains, but got charged extra for privacy and protection. Is she being scammed?
- Stanley is swapping out his old hard drive for a new one. What's an easy way to transfer the data & programs?
- Don is getting photos and ads in his screensavers within Windows 11. How could these photos & ads be inserted into his screensavers?
- Carell had some wireless cameras installed recently, but the cameras aren't connecting to his router. How can he troubleshoot the issue?
- Rob has an Unihertz Titan mobile phone that he did a factory reset on, and all of a sudden is no longer working. What else can Rob do about the phone?
- Plus chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1852
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1848
Hands-On Tech (Video)
11/28/21 • 146 min
- Paul is calling in, seeing if he should upgrade his old eero mesh router to the 6 or Pro 6 series as eero has a deal going on right now.
- Andy wants to know if he can run Windows on an M1 Mac? Leo explains why you can't.
- Dan is wondering while he's renovating his house, if he should run ethernet cables through it while he can?
- Andrew is loving VR right now and wants to know if the Oculus Quest 2 is the best option for VR right now?
- John has a business where he needs to capture a lot of photos while in the field. Is there a good mobile printer he can use that connects to his phone?
- Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1848
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1844
Hands-On Tech (Video)
11/14/21 • 145 min
- Joy's HP laptop is overheating and is trying to figure out why it's doing that? She tried taking it to a tech support service, and the technician didn't seem to want to help...
- Rod has a Windows 10 Pro computer and created a Microsoft account. But he's now looking to change his email address and sever all ties to the old email account. How can he do this?
- Paul has a Pixel 4a phone that he's using to scan books. However with larger books and the Pixel 5a it's causing the images to be distorted. What can he do about that?
- Ed is blind and uses Siri on the iPhone to help him read stuff, but lately Siri has stopped doing that. What can he do about that?
- Richard is calling in to see about creating additional tags & labels in his Gmail account.
- Anne's iPhone 8 has been skipping notifications whenever something happens and seems to be only getting notified when she's in the Messages app. What gives?
- Plus Chris Marquardt gives some examples about the current assignment "Clear," and Rod Pyle talks about some conferences he attended the past week & some space news!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1844
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1858
Hands-On Tech (Video)
01/09/22 • 147 min
How you can prevent hackers from gaining access to your devices in your home, why your cellular signal may be weak indoors, rearview mirror screens, LTE, 5G, and low-band vs high-band, looking ahead to WiFi 6E enabled mesh routers, localization issues with a Samsung S21, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1858
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1860
Hands-On Tech (Video)
01/16/22 • 148 min
Getting good video quality from a Blu-ray player with a Plasma TV, Adobe Lightroom & importing incorrect metadata, computer connection issues through captive portals, Bluetooth connection issues with an iPhone 13 & carplay, what happens when 3G is retired on older phones, how to properly set up your new iPhone, is now a good time to get a new MacBook, plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
- Determining french cheeses from pictures with AI
- PC sales up during 2021
- TL;DR act introduced in Congress
- Possible to get good video from a Blu-ray player with a plasma TV?
- Adobe Lightroom importing photos with wrong metadata
- A laptop is having problems connecting online through captive portals
- New TV's remote control not working properly
- Unable to pair iPhone 13 to 2014 Lexus via Bluetooth
- What will happen when 3G is retired on older phones?
- Checking the strength of your cell signal on (most) phones
- Proper way to set up a new iPhone
- Now's the time to get a new MacBook?
- When to replace an old phone
- DSL Extreme
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1860
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1859
Hands-On Tech (Video)
01/15/22 • 135 min
How to recover a hacked Instagram account, replacing the battery in an older laptop, troubleshooting a slow computer and "Potentially Unwanted Apps", whether or not it makes sense to purchase a new Mac, ideas for repurposing old cellphones, fixing OneDrive sync issues, finding a maintenance program for a vehicle, finding which radio stations broadcast The Tech Guy, ideas for repurposing or upgrading an older computer, finding the right head unit for CarPlay and Android Auto, and more trouble with Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs). Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.
- Worst in show 2022
- Wordle & Worlde clones
- Apple & alternative payment systems in South Korea & Netherlands
- Recovering a hacked Instagram account
- Replacing the battery in older laptops
- Troubleshooting slow computers & potentially unwanted apps
- Computer security options
- Getting a new Mac now or better to wait?
- Suggestions for repurposing old devices
- Sync issues with Microsoft OneDrive
- Locating maintenance programs for vehicles
- Netflix raising monthly subscription prices in the U.S, Canada
- Radio stations that carry The Tech Guy
- CarPlay and Android Auto
- Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs)
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1859
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1834
Hands-On Tech (Video)
10/03/21 • 147 min
Can robocallers have a plethora of information on you, turning an iPad Mini into a mobile phone, iCloud login issues, why a caller's Bluetooth earpods isn't working, a way to remotely control a TV monitors, good waterproof headphones and speakers, getting Google Pay to work on an unlocked Android phone, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1853
Hands-On Tech (Video)
12/18/21 • 144 min
- What happens to two-factor authentication when you change sim cards in a phone?
- What are the best movies to watch on a 4K TV?
- Will Apple fix my iPhone if it has a stripped screw?
- Should I upgrade to a 4K TV?
- What is a good backup alternative to Carbonite?
- Will I get better accessibility features if I upgrade my old iPhone 6S?
- Why is my live video stream quality so bad?
- Plus conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet and Dick DeBartolo!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1853
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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1850
Hands-On Tech (Video)
12/05/21 • 159 min
- Jamie is calling in asking what's a good security camera that they can install in their car.
- Ray's been getting messages that his password was changed on his online bank account. He wants to know what he can do to fix the situation?
- Sheryl's PIxel 3 phone is getting one last security update next year, then no more after that. Should she continue to use the phone after the last security update?
- Elton has an old HP computer and upgraded it to Windows 10 recently, but can no longer use the Blu-Ray player within Windows. What can he do about it?
- Tom has a daughter that loves to listen to music on a mp3 device, and she needs a new one. What are some good options that aren't too expensive?
- Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!
Host: Leo Laporte
Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle
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Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1850
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hands-On Tech (Video) have?
Hands-On Tech (Video) currently has 34 episodes available.
What topics does Hands-On Tech (Video) cover?
The podcast is about Tech, Podcasts and Technology.
What is the most popular episode on Hands-On Tech (Video)?
The episode title 'Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1829' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hands-On Tech (Video)?
The average episode length on Hands-On Tech (Video) is 149 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hands-On Tech (Video) released?
Episodes of Hands-On Tech (Video) are typically released every 6 days.
When was the first episode of Hands-On Tech (Video)?
The first episode of Hands-On Tech (Video) was released on Aug 29, 2021.
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