Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
742 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Tech experts Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent have the expertise to help you get the most out of your technology. From the latest gadgets to tried-and-true tech tips, tune into Ask The Tech Guys for an informative and fun look at tech. Call in with your live questions from 11 am-2 pm PT every Sunday at call.twit.tv. Get ready to level up your tech game!
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ATTG 2019: Blame the Kombucha - Atari 400, Google Podcasts, Solar Eclipse
April 07, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBLeo'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. H...
ATTG 2018: Heck Yeah! - Social Media, Gmail, Backing Up Photos
March 31, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 65.6 MBLeo 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...
ATTG 2017: 18 Tons of Wax - NFC Chips, Squarespace, YubiKey
March 24, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 68.8 MBLeo Laporte has returned from his vacation! What's the best way for guests to easily connect to your in-home WiFi network? How important is it to own your modem and router? What does your ISP see when using an encrypted DNS server? Plus, Dick DeBartolo stops by to share some of his favorite gadgets, as usual! United States sues Apple. 'Even stronger' than imagined: DOJ's sweeping Apple lawsuit draws expert praise. The antitrust case against Apple. How can I set up a NFC chip to allow gu...
ATTG 2016: The Space Alchemist - CarPlay, SpaceX Launch, Apple Notes
March 17, 2024 22:30 - 2 hours - 66.3 MBMikah Sargent is running the show solo this week! How can you get your podcast audio levels to equalize amongst one another? What's the best way to capture the upcoming eclipse with your smartphone? Why is the VPN on my phone stopping my iPhone from connecting to CarPlay? Rod Pyle talks about the recent SpaceX launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Modern photo assignment and assigns the next one! Mikah shares a story of a family friend who received a call from scammers and how to prote...
ATTG 2015: Daddy's Got His New Yacht - Roku TV, Closed Captioning, Rode smartLav+
March 10, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 64 MBWhy do closed captions occur ahead of what's happening on your TV? A listener wants to know how Mikah has MoCA set up throughout his home. What are some alternatives to Artifact News after they shuttered the service? Plus Sam Abuelsamid talks about the newly announced Rivian R2 & R3 and answers a viewer's question about towing with an EV vehicle! Palantir wins US Army contract for battlefield AI. Roku effectively disables your TV unless you agree to new 'Dispute Resolution Terms'. A list...
ATTG 2014: Picasa Es Su Casa - Bob Heil, Password Managers, Anker
March 04, 2024 00:30 - 2 hours - 65.3 MBThis week on Ask The Tech Guys, Leo and Mikah answer a viewer's question about producing their own audiobook. What's the easiest way to get your family to use password managers? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about The Verge's coverage on physical media, and Johnny Jet talks about how you really should only share a picture of your boarding pass after your flight! Also we celebrate the life of Bob Heil, who passed away recently. Bob Heil passes away at the age of 83. As nationwide fraud losse...
ATTG 2013: Leoville on the Moon - macOS Woes, iPhone Problems, Password Managers, Travel eSIMs
February 26, 2024 01:45 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBIn this week's episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo and Mikah answer questions about streaming local news without cable, windows management on macOS, using eSIMs for international travel, improving TV antenna reception, and more. Dick Debartolo also joins to showcase photo backdrop kits that let you simulate exotic locations in your own home. AT&T Outage: Leo and Mikah delve into the recent nationwide AT&T outage, discussing its causes and broader implications for network reliability. SpaceX...
ATTG 2012: The Radioactive Priesthood - Tech Anxiety, Universal Control, Family Trees
February 19, 2024 00:30 - 2 hours - 68.4 MBHow can you manage and lower your tech anxiety and the need to examine and adjust the many settings on your tech devices? Why is my Android phone not connecting to my car? How can I access my old iPhotos library if the files are corrupted? And what iTunes alternatives are there for the Mac? Plus, Chris Marquardt goes over the month's photo assignment of Sparkling and assigns this next month's photo assignment! Why some of Apple's biggest fans are returning their Vision Pros. NBA Slam Dunk...
ATTG 2011: Protective Pessimism - Flipper Zero, Seaweed Sweaters, EVs
February 11, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 62.7 MBIs Canada going to ban the sale of Flipper Zero's in Canada? Why is Netflix going into weekly live sports following acquiring the broadcast rights to WWE Raw? Should you be updating your router's security? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about EV vehicles! Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in car-theft crackdown. Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple's App Store. What kind of changes can I make with my ISP service? What should I be looking for when making th...
ATTG 2010: Go Team Fluff! - Vision Pro Hands-On, TiVo, Boeing 737 Max
February 05, 2024 00:30 - 2 hours - 58.5 MBMikah Sargent got the Apple Vision Pro headset and shows off the device! Is it worth buying an additional battery pack for the Vision Pro, or can you save some money and buy a 3rd party external pack? What cellular plans support the Apple Watch with cellular? Plus, we check in with Scott Wilkinson on TV deals to look out for before the Super Bowl, and Johnny Jet talks about the Boeing 737 Max planes! Mikah shares his thoughts and opinions on the new Apple Vision Pro headset. Scott Wilkins...
ATTG 2009: Live and Let Snoop - Tech Layoffs, Helix Pivotal, Raspberry Pi 5
January 29, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 62.2 MBWhat 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 ...
ATTG 2008: Tim Cook's Folly - Sports Illustrated, Mesh Routers, Color Spaces
January 22, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 61.9 MBWho 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 ab...
ATTG 2007: I'm In the Mood for Pasta - CES 2024 Recap, Equalizing Music Files, WMIC
January 15, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 68.4 MBIs there a way to play Call of Duty on my M3 MacBook Pro? Should I get a voice recorder to record my thoughts, or is my smartphone good enough to record audio? Can you upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 still for free? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about the car tech at CES 2024 and Fr. Robert Ballacer, SJ shares his report from CES 2024 as well. You can now pre-order the Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro's lengthy sales pitch will include 25-minute demo. The Atari 400 is getting an a...
ATTG 2006: Don't Slow Down In the Diaper Aisle - CES 2024, Phishing Scams, Pixel Support
January 08, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 65.1 MBWhat can we expect from this year's CES event in Las Vegas? Apple has begun sending payments out for its "Batterygate" settlement. Is there a way to keep your calendar information private and secure? And why am I getting so many spam callers on my cellular network? What to expect at CES 2024. RIP: Software design pioneer and Pascal creator Niklaus Wirth. Apple starts sending "Batterygate" settlement payments to iPhone users. Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don't su...
ATTG: All New Ask The Tech Guys on January 7th, 2024
December 24, 2023 16:30 - 1 minute - 688 KBNo new Ask The Tech Guys on December 24th or the 31st. We'll be back on January 7th, 2024, with all new episodes! In the meantime, you can send us your questions to be answered on-air (video questions especially!) to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at 1.888.724.2884. See you on January 7th! Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys...
ATTG 2005: Chaos Monkeys in My Rolodex - 2FA Apps, VHS to Digital, Winter Photography
December 18, 2023 00:30 - 2 hours - 65.2 MBHow can I get emails sent to my Fastmail account to show up in email clients such as Apple's Mail app? What are the easiest methods to convert my old VHS tapes into digital files? Plus, Dick DeBartolo shares a cool beanie that you can wear with Bluetooth capabilities, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Unusual photo assignment review! Seven things we learned analyzing 515 million Wordle. Inside Mark Zuckerberg's top-secret Hawaii compound. Four men indicted in $80 million 'pig butcheri...
ATTG 2004: Stringy Floppy - Apple Families, Google Accounts, Firefox
December 11, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours - 68.8 MBHow can I allow someone on my Apple family account to make their own individual Apple purchases? Why am I not receiving any messages when correctly submitting my information to retrieve my Google account? Some last-minute gift suggestions from Leo & Mikah. Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about the variety of online streaming TV options, and Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about Ample & its proposed car battery-swapping technology. Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga. Actors recorded vi...
ATTG 2003: Beware the Cannibal Solar Storm - Focus Mode, Apple Podcasts, eero Routers
December 04, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours - 73.8 MBWhy might you still be getting notifications when using Apple's Focus mode? Can you call your iPhone from your Apple Watch if the watch has a cellular connection? Plus, Rod Pyle joins us to talk about a "cannibal" solar storm, and Johnny Jet breaks some news that Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines! When I have Focus Mode turned on between my Mac, iPhone, and iPad, why do I still get notifications when an email comes in? My RAW photos are out of focus when viewing them in Apple Ph...
ATTG 2002: Therapy May Help - Cyber Monday, Dick DeBartolo, Apple's Finder
November 27, 2023 00:30 - 2 hours - 61.4 MBHow you can track and get the best deals for Cyber Monday and "Black November" overall. What can you do about using an older version of a browser that a bank no longer supports? Plus, Dick DeBartolo stops by to share a fun and weird coin bank for kids and a magnetic shelf to help with storage! Mikah shares some tools & guides for tracking Black November deals. What happened with my iPhone after updating it to iOS 17.1.1? Why are my podcasts on my Apple Watch not staying in sync with my i...
ATTG 2001: The Definition of Dapper - Sam Altman, iMessage, SpaceX Starship
November 20, 2023 00:38 - 2 hours - 66.3 MBMikah 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 possibi...
ATTG 2000: What Ever Happened to Saran Wrap? - Rolls Royce EV, iMac Contacts Sync, M3 Max MacBook Pro
November 13, 2023 00:30 - 2 hours - 70.1 MBSam 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 possib...
ATTG 1999: He's So Fluffy I Could Die! - Black Friday TV Deals, Ad Blockers, Chrome Lacros
November 06, 2023 01:00 - 2 hours - 64.7 MBScott 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 ...
ATTG 1998: The Best Tail in the Biz - Apple's 'Spooky Fast' Event, Voicemail Transcriptions, Roblox Tutoring
October 29, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 67.4 MBApple has a "spooky fast" event coming up on October 30th. Remember to join Leo & Mikah for their coverage of the event @ 5pm Pacific! What are some ways to stop video ads from automatically playing while using cellular data? And are there tutors for learning a program such as Roblox? X launches two new subscriptions to boost your replies. HackerOne paid ethical hackers over $300 million in bug bounties. Tens of millions now work in the $250 billion 'Creator Economy". Apple sends out g...
ATTG 1997: Enjoy the B.S. - CarPlay Navigation, iPhone 15 Cameras, eCamm
October 22, 2023 23:43 - 2 hours - 64.8 MBIt's Dick DeBartolo's 78th birthday! No wonder Leo and Mikah are dressed up for the occasion. How can you show your iPad and iPhone on your screen? It's software that Mikah uses on iOS Today! And how can I get my remote control to work constantly, rather than only after... cooling it down in a refrigerator? Apple's iMacs and MacBook Pros are in short supply ahead of planned launch at end of month. eero Plus update may block podcasts. We'll be covering the Snapdragon Summit event on Tuesd...
ATTG 1996: It's a Towel Warmer - GPS Routing, Error 431, IoT Security
October 15, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 70.3 MBCan I force my Maps application to keep the same route without modifying it? Why am I receiving an error 431 when visiting a webpage on my browser? And Rod Pyle talks about the recent eclipse, and Chris Marquardt joins us to review the prolonged photo assignment review of "Adorable"! The satellites of the future are heading to space right now. Leo shows off the Pixel 8 Pro phone he just recently got. NFL Sunday Ticket draws about 1.3 million fans to YouTube. Can I swap in a new drive in...
ATTG 1995: Acknowledging the Sneeze - Microsoft CoPilot, Fast Charging, Safari Profiles
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 61.5 MBWhat's the easiest way to record how-to videos on your computer? Why are some people receiving notes on their EV vehicles at charging stations? And Mikah demos a new feature introduced in the latest version of Apple's Safari browser: Safari Profiles! Zoom is launching its own Google Docs competitor. Americans have lost billions in Social Media scams. Did Elon Musk endorse Biden, come out as transgender, and die of suicide? What software can I use to create how-to videos easily? And wha...
ATTG 1982: Traffic Cone Confusion - Meta's Threads, 6 Rules, Apple Watch Rings
July 09, 2023 22:30 - 2.41 KBMeta launches Threads, a competitor to Twitter. Is there software to alter photos in large batches? Sam Abuelsamid and the autonomous self-driving vehicles. An update to Leo's six rules of security. Why can't I open my Lightroom Classic application and access my current catalog? Could Apple's Vision Pro headset work with a Bluetooth keyboard? How can I maintain my ring activity streak on my Apple Watch when traveling overseas? A librarian calls in to talk about how you can improve yo...
ATTG 1981: You Biggie, Me Smallie - Twitter Outage, VPN's, Denon PerL Pro
July 02, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours - 60.7 MBSome US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones. Twitter limits the number of tweets users can read amid extended outages. Do I need any security programs for my router? How can I revive my old laptop? Who are VPNs for? Leo reviews the Denon PerL Pro. Why can't I play Dolby Atmos music from my iPhone through my speakers? What are my options to back up sensitive personal data to the cloud? Johnny Jet and international eSims. How can I save fil...
ATTG 1980: 132 Tiny Bubbles - Bluetooth Transmitter, Dick DeBartolo, Pixel Tablet
June 25, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 69.3 MBVidcon was this past week. Why am I getting a mix of different languages in my Windows applications? Can you use a Bluetooth transmitter with an old record turntable? How can I put the latest version of the Android operating system on my old smartphones? Dick DeBartolo and the 132-hole bubble machine. Are these USB-C to headphone adapters good enough since most smartphones don't have a headphone jack? How can I easily make a video of life memories for a senior family member? Why is m...
ATTG 1979: It's a Box Of Rocks - Steve Huffman, Online Security, UFO's & UAP's
June 18, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 68.4 MBLeo got the new 15" MacBook Air and gives his first impressions of the device. Steve Huffman and the Reddit revolt. What must I do to protect my personal data after a data breach? What's the easiest way to start a podcast? How can I make sense of the Apple error messages? Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO/UAP Report. Why does Leo dislike using the hibernate or sleep functionality on Windows? As a first-time cellphone owner, what should I do next with my iPhone? Chris Marquardt and the Dull as...
ATTG 1978: It's Made of People - Apple Vision Pro, Kindle Oasis, eBike Charging
June 11, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 67 MBApple announced the Vision Pro AR headset at WWDC23. It's the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking film Jurassic Park. Why are subreddits like r/iPhone going private? Why am I getting a bluescreen of death (BSOD) on my computer? Can I use an AR/VR headset while visually impaired? Sam Abuelsamid and the Combined Charging System. Is the Kindle Oasis good for my elderly parents? What kind of jobs should I look out for after getting my IT cert? What is some good cellular coverage for ...
ATTG 1977: Don't Forget to Thwock - Reddit API, Yahoo, Amazon Kindle Scribe
June 04, 2023 23:30 - 2 hours - 64 MBWWDC is this Monday. What will Apple announce at the event? Reddit is charging for API access. With this API change, many subreddits are going dark to protest how this will affect 3rd party apps. How can I delete my emails permanently from my Yahoo account? A caller suggests how Susan from last week can shoot their family reunion interview. Scott Wilkinson stops by to share some updates with him and his Club TWiT exclusive show, Home Theater Geeks! A caller shares an excellent option f...
ATTG 1976: 90 Magic Fists - Butterfly Keyboard, TLS/SSL Certs, June Oven
May 28, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 71.6 MBApple's $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved. Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for President on Twitter: it didn't go well. Apple's 'My Photo Stream' service shutting down in July 2023. Elon Musk's Neuralink wins FDA approval for human study of brain implants. Why is the text on my 2017 iMac display so small? How do I obtain a TLS/SSL certificate? What's the best way to record a family reunion interview? Dick DeBartolo and the ZVOX Speaker & Bryte Balance...
ATTG 1975: I'm Just Playing Snake - Neeva, Flipper Zero, Google Nest
May 21, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 67.9 MBAM Radio is being removed from cars. Neeva is shutting down. My Edifier Bluetooth speakers keep outputting audio from my neighbors. How can I keep others from connecting to my speakers? How can I move files off my camera onto my phone directly without a computer or having to pull out the SD card every time? Can I safely put a Ring doorbell camera on the door frame itself? Leo shows off the Flipper Zero device. Why is my laptop display not working after swapping my hard drive on my lap...
ATTG 1974: I'm a G-Noob! - Linux, Tears of the Kingdom, MVNO Providers
May 14, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 65.7 MBElon Musk appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter's new chief. Once a week in the US, there's a lithium-ion incident on an airplane. Why aren't there cellular radios in laptops? What Linux distro should you use for a MacBook laptop? How can I install applications in Linux Mint? Sam Abuelsamid and EV vehicles and the Alfa Romeo. How can I adjust the icon sizes on my iPad? Why am I not getting notifications when I get a text on my phone? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hands-on. I...
ATTG 1973: If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium - EU & Apple, F1 Racing, Private Wi-Fi Address
May 07, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 62.9 MBEU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones. Def Con to set thousands of hackers loose on LLMs. Sport shooting competition created in Fortnite added to Olympic Esports Series 2023. Why is my backup being rescheduled constantly with iMazing? Is there a website or software that will tell me what software won't work after updating my operating system? Julian calls to share some great resources for those who are blind. Scott Wilkinson joins the show today to talk about...
ATTG 1965: Wet and Funky - Silicon Valley Bank, Google Photos, Rode NT1
March 12, 2023 23:30 - 2 hours - 63.7 MBDaylight Saving Time has begun! Silicon Valley Bank collapses: what this could mean. Why can't I broadcast MLS through Apple TV on my TV? Should I be using an ethernet connection with my Apple TV? Bill Nye on the importance of space exploration. What's wrong with the trackpad on my laptop? Dr. Mom calls into the show! What are the latest and greatest WiFi-6 Mesh system options? What are some alternatives to Google Photos to de-Google? Leo demos the new Rode NT1 and talks about 32-b...
ATTG 1964: Podcast Dreamin' - Google Takeout, Headphones for Sleep, Windows to Mac
March 06, 2023 00:30 - 2 hours - 66.3 MBTwitter cut off its API access, and developers of apps like Tweetbot and Twitterrific are offering specific options to help them out. A new iMac is coming out soon? Why can't I access my files from the Google Takeout service? Is there another service I can use to access my Google data? Is there an iOS shortcut for this? The Father of Modern Genomics, Dr. George Church. Lucid dreaming & headphones you can wear to sleep. Is there an easy way to move contacts over to Fastmail? Ant Pruit...
ATTG 1963: Always On Top - Bitwarden Argon2, ASUS 516, Rod Pyle
February 27, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 67.2 MBBlood glucose monitoring soon to Apple Watches. US Supreme Court declines to hear a case by Wikipedia that challenges NSA surveillance. US Supreme Court hears case on Gonzales vs Google and Section 230. Bitwarden adds support for Argon2. What does that mean for you? How can you get all your computers to read each other within your home network? Alternatives for website hosting & how to move/export the content? Leo shows off the ASUS 516 GE Chromebook. How can you export your Apple Ke...
ATTG 1962: The Bottle Cap Balloon Brigade - Windows Virtualization, S23 Ultra, Email Forwarding
February 20, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 69.5 MBRunning Windows 11 on the Mac. White Castle fined for scanning employees' fingerprints. Did an F-22 shoot down an Illinois hobby group's small radio balloon? Why is my printer printing out a page of random characters? Dick DeBartolo and the 17th anniversary of The Giz Wiz! Why am I getting a warning when trying to update my version of Windows through the Microsoft store in my Windows virtualization software? Chris Marquardt and the Gentle photo assignment review. How to set up redund...
ATTG 1961: Not In My Hot Tub Buddy - AI in Bing & Google, Soundblast X5, iMazing
February 12, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 63.4 MBSuperbowl TV ads. PC sales see steep decline. AI is being placed into Bing & Google search engines. Why am I not receiving emails from specific email addresses? What is quick connect for Synology and how do you use it? Daniel Suarez interview from Triangulation / TWiT Events. A story about fake storage devices from Amazon... Leo gives an overview of the Soundblast Creative Labs X5 sound card. What is BadUSB, and is there a way to safely read USB drives if you're unaware of its origi...
ATTG 1960: Quibbles and Bits - Super Bowl TVs, Laptop Stands, Midjourney
February 06, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 67.3 MBThe Chinese spy balloon. Facebook on your phone drains your battery quickly? A former employee suggests that it does. Elon Musk was found not liable in the lawsuit around his "funding secured" tweet. Scott Wilkinson and TVs to watch the Super Bowl. Why can't I back up my iPhone SE to the cloud? A story from a caller about canceling your cable subscription... How to clear out your Siri suggestions. Alex Lindsay and Midjourney. What are some good external speakers for your new Mac Min...
ATTG 1959: That's Thicc With Two C's - Photo Archiving, Echo Show 10, M2 MacBook Pro
January 30, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 65 MBWhat can AI do for us in the future? "How Platforms Die." Moving files off an old iPod Where can you purchase lossless audio tracks? Is there some best practices to prep your photo and video files for better long-term storage on a network-attached storage (NAS)? Syncing your calendars across multiple platforms. Hands-on with the Amazon Echo Show 10. Why are there several partitions on my USB drive? What are my options for remote support with my parents? Some lovely restaurant recom...
ATTG 1958: Two Cups in a Meltdown - Dick DeBartolo, Tablets for Kids, OBS Studio
January 23, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 66.9 MBTwitter's 3rd party API disconnected. Supreme Court hearing a case regarding Section 230. Massive tech layoffs at multiple companies this past week. Amazon Smile has been discontinued. With all of the tech layoffs occurring in tech companies, how could this affect research and development at these companies? Using BitWarden Command Line Interface in the Linux operating system. Affordable devices to control aspects of your livestream. Discord troubleshooting. What are some tablets fo...
ATTG 1957: Battery Powered Suction Cups - Password Managers, Android Watches, Battery Health
January 16, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 61.9 MBSteps you can take to strengthen your password manager. Using an iPad Pro with your Mac through Apple's sidecar. What are some good watches for the Android OS comparable to the Apple Watch? Scott Wilkinson and the CES 2023 TV tech Roundup. Could AI services like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion AI generate more jobs for people or take away jobs? Resetting your master password in LastPass. What are some recommendations for an email aggregator app for Mac computers? Chris Marquardt and the...
ATTG 1956: You Had One Job! - Advanced Data Protection, CES, Moving From LastPass
January 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBNew tech from CES, like tech for your toilet? The LastPass Breach and what you should know about it. How can you call in to Ask The Tech Guys? Mikah quickly gives a demo to show you. What happens when traveling outside of the US when you have Advanced Data Protection enabled in iOS? Is there a free upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 8.1? Sam Abuelsamid calls into the show to talk about automotive companies at this year's CES convention. Fr. Robert Ballecer gives his CES 2023 report. ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1955
January 01, 2023 16:30 - 2 hours - 66.1 MBLeo Laporte looks back on some of the memorable calls and guest segments of 2022, as well as some changes coming for 2023! I need to get Hearing Aids: what should I expect? Livestreaming equipment for a school Are internet cookies a security risk? Rod Pyle: James Webb Telescope Chris Marquardt: Smartphone photo apps Getting started with NFTs 2-Factor Authentication and Yubikeys Chris Marquardt: OpenAI's DALL-E 2 Recovering a hacked Instagram account Johnny Jet: Power adapters for ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1954
December 19, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 75.6 MBThe Twitter saga continues: you can no longer link to other social networks in your tweets! How The Tech Guy has evolved over the many years. Can you disable the password / pin screen after your computer wakes up? Can you direct a smart TV to default to a specific input rather than whichever device is active? How can you convert VHS tapes to a DVD or a digital file? Why aren't timestamps appearing with my text messages on my Android phone? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marq...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1953
December 18, 2022 00:12 - 2 hours - 63.4 MBUsing Wine or a virtual box to run Windows on Linux. The correct network settings for a new Mint Mobile phone. Building a home theater from scratch. Understanding ADS-B. Deciding between a Chromebook and an iPad for secure online banking. Troubleshooting a vintage Canon scanner. Using an Echo with a Verizon or AT&T phone number. Finding an Android launcher designed for the elderly. Leo's thoughts on modern cars no longer offering support for AM radio. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinso...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1952
December 12, 2022 02:04 - 2 hours - 81.9 MBMusk's 'Twitter Files', finding a good internet provider, Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now open to everyone, recovering deleted Notes on Mac, Amazon Fire TV on Echo Show 15, create AI-generated images on iPhone, stop spam calls and emails, and NASA's historic Artemis I mission. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Musk's 'Twitter Files' and the complexity of content moderation. How to find good internet service in your area. Sam Abuelsamid talks abou...