Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Video)
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy!
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives or ask the tech guy(s) on our Ask The Tech Guys show.
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ATG 16: How to Format External Drives to Work on Mac/Windows/Chromebook - What hard drive format works on Mac, PC, and Chromebook?
December 09, 2019 19:42 - 5 minutes - 99.6 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Lee's question about drive formats and how to make an external hard drive compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 15: The Definitive Guide to Li-Ion Battery Care - Is it bad to charge your phone overnight?
December 02, 2019 18:47 - 8 minutes - 173 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Catie's question about lithium-ion battery care. Should you not charge your smartphone and other devices overnight? Get 'Batteries in a Portable World': https://amzn.to/3W73p0X Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 14: USB Type-C Explained - What is USB-C and how do you choose the right cable?
November 25, 2019 18:56 - 7 minutes - 146 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Steve Martin's question about USB Type-C: what it is, what are its capabilities, and how to choose the right cable to get data and charging. Get Nekteck Thunderbolt 3 Cable: https://amzn.to/2OMu9SX Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 13: Does Encrypting Email Also Encrypt Attachments? - Encrypting Email and Attachments With OpenPGP & GnuPG
November 18, 2019 18:45 - 5 minutes - 85.8 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Ruchie's question about email encryption and whether email attachments also get encrypted. OpenPGP: https://www.openpgp.org GnuPG: https://gnupg.org Gpg4win: https://gpg4win.org GPG Suite: https://gpgtools.org Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 12: Why Do My Apps Keep Crashing on Android? - How to stop app crashes in the background on Pixel 3
November 11, 2019 18:11 - 6 minutes - 115 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Ben's question about apps, like Pocket Casts, crashing and closing in the background on his Pixel 3. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 11: Smartphone Privacy Tips & App Permissions - How to manage app permissions on iPhone and Android.
November 04, 2019 18:34 - 7 minutes - 136 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers John's question about smartphone privacy and robocalls while explaining how to control app permissions on iPhone and Android. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 10: Lossy vs Lossless?
October 28, 2019 18:54 - 6 minutes - 121 MB VideoLeo Laporte talks about the difference between copying a file and transcoding a file, along with the difference between lossy and lossless compression. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 9: VPN vs. Tor vs. RDP - What's the Difference? - Virtual private networks, remote desktop protocol, and Tor 'the onion router' explained.
October 21, 2019 17:59 - 9 minutes - 152 MB VideoLeo Laporte explains the differences between virtual private networks, remote desktop protocol, and Tor 'the onion router.' Tor Project: https://www.torproject.org Know How - Raspberry Pi TOR: https://youtu.be/5kOIXWEIYZM ExpressVPN (sponsor): https://www.expressvpn.com/twit MS Remote Desktop: https://bit.ly/2Japkkt LogMeIn (sponsor): https://www.logmein.com RemotePC: https://www.remotepc.com/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech...
ATG 8: Why Is the Fujifilm X-H1 so Large for a Mirrorless Camera? - Leo Laporte answers John's question about mirrorless cameras.
October 14, 2019 17:42 - 6 minutes - 118 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers John's question: I just got a Fujifilm X-H1, which has a cropped sensor smaller than my Sony a7S II (which is full-frame), but my X-H1 is considerably larger and heavier. I thought the benefit of a cropped sensor was a smaller camera system. What gives? Buy the Fujifilm X-H1: https://amzn.to/2Mh9t5r Buy the Sony a7S II: https://amzn.to/2MF23bh Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 7: How to Download All Pictures and Videos From Google Photos - Backing up Google Photos with Google Takeout or Backup and Sync.
October 07, 2019 17:29 - 4 minutes - 68.2 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Martin's question about downloading all of his photos and videos from Google Photos to backup. Google Takeout: https://takeout.google.com Backup and Sync: https://google.com/drive/download/backup-and-sync/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 6: What to Do With Blackmail Email Scams Demanding Bitcoin? - How to deal with a phishing email holding your passwords ransom for Bitcoin.
September 30, 2019 17:32 - 6 minutes - 98.1 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Ruchie's question about dealing with a phishing email holding her online passwords ransom for Bitcoin. Have I Been Pwned: https://haveibeenpwned.com Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 5: How to Run Linux on a Mac From an External Drive - Installing and dual-boot Linux on a MacBook Pro.
September 23, 2019 17:44 - 7 minutes - 121 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Maggie's question about running Linux on a MacBook Pro and dual booting from an external drive. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 4: Should I Care About Hi-Res Audio? - What you need to know about high-resolution audio music.
September 16, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 173 MB VideoLeo Laporte on what you need to know about hi-resolution audio music: how the source of the audio and the way it was recorded matters, the Nyquist sampling theorem, how it relates to other lossless audio formats like FLAC, and why you probably shouldn't bother with hi-res audio. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 3: What's the Top Antivirus for Windows 10? - The best antivirus software to protect Windows PCs in 2019.
September 09, 2019 17:49 - 4 minutes - 72.6 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Joe's question: My Bitdefender expired two days ago. I am looking to the top-rated virus protection. Bitdefender was at one time but I see so many scan protection as number 1 and I don't know if I should keep Bitdefender or buy a new one. What's the top virus protection today? Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 2: How to Migrate to a New Google Account - How do you move your Gmail and other Google apps to a new account?
September 02, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 104 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Scott's question: I have had my current Google account since Gmail was in beta. I want to get a new account that has a more, for lack of a better word, adult name. Problem is that I have my whole life in my Google account. My documents, music, and of course mail. I even have Project Fi attached to it. Google Takeout: https://takeout.google.com Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
ATG 1: Buy the Google Pixel 3 or a $1000 Camera? - Is it better to use a smartphone camera over a digital camera for traveling?
August 26, 2019 17:35 - 6 minutes - 95.3 MB VideoLeo Laporte answers Ed's question: I'm traveling to Europe next summer. Am I better to get a camera for around $1000 or buy the Google Pixel 3? I'm still using my LG G5 but would like to upgrade. Could make the Pixel 3 my camera for the trip? What would you recommend? Buy the Google Pixel 3: https://amzn.to/328PgE7 Buy the Note 10: https://amzn.to/2Zw9LZn Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
Welcome to Ask The Tech Guy
August 14, 2019 07:00 - 59 seconds - 19.9 MB VideoWelcome to Ask The Tech Guy. Every week, starting August 26th, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte will answer one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask the Tech Guy! Email [email protected] Host: Leo ...