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Query

92 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Query was like that one smart nerd in your family who gets stuck fixing everyone's computers and phones during holiday get-togethers. Hosted by Stephen Hackett and Mikah Sargent.

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Query 46: A Party in Your Optical Drive

December 19, 2018 15:45 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB

Stephen and Mikah answer listener questions for the final time on Query, and things get weird.

46: A Party in Your Optical Drive

December 19, 2018 15:45 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB

Stephen and Mikah answer listener questions for the final time on Query, and things get weird.

45: The Penultimate Query

December 05, 2018 16:30 - 52 minutes - 24 MB

Mikah talks about the benefits of the Hue Bridge, and walks through his desk setup before he and Stephen dive into iMessage syncing, Apple's Podcasts app and more.

Query 45: The Penultimate Query

December 05, 2018 16:30 - 52 minutes - 24 MB

Mikah talks about the benefits of the Hue Bridge, and walks through his desk setup before he and Stephen dive into iMessage syncing, Apple's Podcasts app and more.

44: Letting Thunderbolt Down

November 21, 2018 16:45 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

More on smart garage doors, then the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt 3.

Query 44: Letting Thunderbolt Down

November 21, 2018 16:45 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

More on smart garage doors, then the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt 3.

Query 43: For an Eyesore, It’s Not Bad

November 07, 2018 15:30 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

There are new iPads and Macs out, so Mikah and Stephen dive in before talking about smart garage door openers, Screen Time and more.

43: For an Eyesore, It’s Not Bad

November 07, 2018 15:30 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

There are new iPads and Macs out, so Mikah and Stephen dive in before talking about smart garage door openers, Screen Time and more.

Query 42: From Blue to Yellow and Back Again

October 24, 2018 13:45 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MB

Mikah and Stephen go through a few HomeKit questions, then pack their bags and go on the Speed Run.

42: From Blue to Yellow and Back Again

October 24, 2018 13:45 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MB

Mikah and Stephen go through a few HomeKit questions, then pack their bags and go on the Speed Run.

41: The Power of the Smart Home

October 11, 2018 20:30 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Mikah dives deep into HomeKit devices, automation and more while Stephen makes plans for additional home automation.

Query 41: The Power of the Smart Home

October 11, 2018 20:30 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Mikah dives deep into HomeKit devices, automation and more while Stephen makes plans for additional home automation.

Query 40: Wild Shirts and Ski Masks

September 26, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

What's the difference between Screen Time and Downtime? Is Apple deleting movies from users' libraries? Those topics, plus homescreen arrangement, the iPhone XR and more.

40: Wild Shirts and Ski Masks

September 26, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

What's the difference between Screen Time and Downtime? Is Apple deleting movies from users' libraries? Those topics, plus homescreen arrangement, the iPhone XR and more.

Query 39: A Tractor Trailer Full of Cash

September 12, 2018 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Today, Apple announced new iPhones and Apple Watches, so we dive into the details.

39: A Tractor Trailer Full of Cash

September 12, 2018 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Today, Apple announced new iPhones and Apple Watches, so we dive into the details.

38: He Was Cared for by Animals

August 29, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Which email service is right for kids? What's the best way to use Migration Assistant? How do you set a geofence in Reminders when your home doesn't have an address? All this and more this week!

Query 38: He Was Cared for by Animals

August 29, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Which email service is right for kids? What's the best way to use Migration Assistant? How do you set a geofence in Reminders when your home doesn't have an address? All this and more this week!

37: The Answer is in Your Heart

August 15, 2018 15:45 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Everyone's homescreen is different, and that's okay.

Query 37: The Answer is in Your Heart

August 15, 2018 15:45 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Everyone's homescreen is different, and that's okay.

36: Ants in the Mailbox

August 01, 2018 15:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Stephen has some Time Machine advice, and Mikah has feelings about Safari on iOS. Then, a bunch of talk about iPhone photography.

Query 36: Ants in the Mailbox

August 01, 2018 15:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Stephen has some Time Machine advice, and Mikah has feelings about Safari on iOS. Then, a bunch of talk about iPhone photography.

35: Roaming Around Out There

July 18, 2018 14:15 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Stephen is joined by Mikah Sargent to discuss MacBook Pros, emoji, HomeKit and more.

Query 35: Roaming Around Out There

July 18, 2018 14:15 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Stephen is joined by Mikah Sargent to discuss MacBook Pros, emoji, HomeKit and more.

34: An Over-Pinner

July 04, 2018 12:15 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Apple has opened a repair program for its notebook keyboard, and Serenity is using a new notes app.

Query 34: An Over-Pinner

July 04, 2018 12:15 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Apple has opened a repair program for its notebook keyboard, and Serenity is using a new notes app.

Query 33: Screen Time Dread

June 20, 2018 16:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Ren got to play with a Logitech Crayon, and Stephen has been thinking about the Mac App Store.

33: Screen Time Dread

June 20, 2018 16:30 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Ren got to play with a Logitech Crayon, and Stephen has been thinking about the Mac App Store.

32: More Than Reply and Close

June 06, 2018 01:45 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Live at WWDC, Serenity is joined by Myke Hurley to discuss iOS 12, iOS apps coming to the Mac, and a whole lot more.

Query 32: More Than Reply and Close

June 06, 2018 01:45 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Live at WWDC, Serenity is joined by Myke Hurley to discuss iOS 12, iOS apps coming to the Mac, and a whole lot more.

31: Fascinated by the Nitty Gritty

May 23, 2018 14:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Ren talks about how to manage Photos libraries on external drives, then Stephen walks through how he makes his YouTube videos before they jump into a bunch of topics in the Speed Run.

Query 31: Fascinated by the Nitty Gritty

May 23, 2018 14:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Ren talks about how to manage Photos libraries on external drives, then Stephen walks through how he makes his YouTube videos before they jump into a bunch of topics in the Speed Run.

30: Pure Joy

May 09, 2018 14:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Serenity remembers her Bondi Blue iMac before getting into the age-old debate of purchasing an iPad Pro or MacBook with Stephen. Then, message threading woes and more in the Speed Run.

Query 30: Pure Joy

May 09, 2018 14:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Serenity remembers her Bondi Blue iMac before getting into the age-old debate of purchasing an iPad Pro or MacBook with Stephen. Then, message threading woes and more in the Speed Run.

Query 29: Made on iPad

April 25, 2018 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Serenity talks through her recent iPad review video, and discusses Do Not Disturb, changing Apple IDs, cleaning Watch bands and more with Stephen.

29: Made on iPad

April 25, 2018 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Serenity talks through her recent iPad review video, and discusses Do Not Disturb, changing Apple IDs, cleaning Watch bands and more with Stephen.

28: Break the Mental Model

April 11, 2018 14:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Stephen worries about the future of Twitter clients, then Serenity explains the dreaded "Other" label in the iOS storage report.

Query 28: Break the Mental Model

April 11, 2018 14:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Stephen worries about the future of Twitter clients, then Serenity explains the dreaded "Other" label in the iOS storage report.

27: Capital F Feelings

March 27, 2018 22:45 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

Apple's education event, Facebook privacy concerns and a bunch of Speed Run questions!

Query 27: Capital F Feelings

March 27, 2018 22:45 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

Apple's education event, Facebook privacy concerns and a bunch of Speed Run questions!

26: My Life is Sad

March 14, 2018 13:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Stephen struggles to troubleshoot an iCloud problem while Serenity ponders her wireless setup. Then, changing device settings in HomeKit, Qi charging and more.

Query 26: My Life is Sad

March 14, 2018 13:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Stephen struggles to troubleshoot an iCloud problem while Serenity ponders her wireless setup. Then, changing device settings in HomeKit, Qi charging and more.

25: Build a Bench

February 28, 2018 15:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

This week, Stephen and Ren discuss backing up iCloud data, HomeKit light switches and more.

Query 25: Build a Bench

February 28, 2018 15:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

This week, Stephen and Ren discuss backing up iCloud data, HomeKit light switches and more.

24: A Tip and a Complaint

February 13, 2018 22:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Serenity and Stephen both have their HomePods, and get into some tips on managing the new smart speaker. Then, questions about file tagging on iOS and USB-C hubs!

Query 24: A Tip and a Complaint

February 13, 2018 22:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Serenity and Stephen both have their HomePods, and get into some tips on managing the new smart speaker. Then, questions about file tagging on iOS and USB-C hubs!

Query 23: Hands-on with the HomePod

January 27, 2018 01:45 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

Serenity spent some time with Apple's new HomePod, and answers a bunch of Stephen's questions about the $349 device.

23: Hands-on with the HomePod

January 27, 2018 01:45 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

Serenity spent some time with Apple's new HomePod, and answers a bunch of Stephen's questions about the $349 device.

Query 22: All the Great Things a Unicorn Can Do

January 17, 2018 22:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Special guest Mikah Sargent joins Stephen to discuss the iMac Pro, iPhone charging, the Apple Watch's swim mode and more.

22: All the Great Things a Unicorn Can Do

January 17, 2018 22:30 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Special guest Mikah Sargent joins Stephen to discuss the iMac Pro, iPhone charging, the Apple Watch's swim mode and more.

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