Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
344 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsTech 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 2032: My Baby Loves to Boom Boom - DIY Home Theater, Backup Best Practices, Corrupted Kernel Extensions & More
July 08, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 61.1 MBLeo and Mikah tackle a wide range of tech questions from viewers, covering everything from backup strategies to AI's impact on creativity. The hosts are joined by the Home Theater Geek Scott Wilkinson, who shares an impressive DIY home theater, and travel expert Johnny Jet with essential tips for renewing your passport online and staying cool while traveling in Europe. Don't miss Leo and Mikah's thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI and human creativity! Google research paper su...
ATTG 2031: Three Weddings and a Baby - IT Careers, iPhone Backups, Wi-Fi Systems
June 30, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 56.7 MBFour thousand people were arrested in a crackdown on online scam networks. What's the best way to get started working in IT? What are good alternatives to the Windows Mail app? And Mikah and Leo give their recommendation for a Wi-Fi system that's great for older users. Nearly 4,000 arrested in global police crackdown on online scam networks. I paid $365.63 to replace 404 Media with AI. Microsoft tells Texas agencies they were exposed in Russian hack. NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks ...
ATTG 2030: From Whence Do You Hence? - Smart Watches, AirPods, Mesh Systems
June 23, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 63 MBWould you pay a monthly fee for an AI Alexa?? Can I extend the connection between my AirPods and my Mac? What's going on with my connection to my network when using Apple's Private Relay? Plus, Dick DeBartolo talks about the MAD exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum and the new AeroPress Go Plus! How the dash to ditch paper money created a playground for criminals. 'This Old House' pays tribute to creator Russell Morash. Apple won't roll out AI tech in EU market over regulatory concer...
ATTG 2029: Peak Bougie - 5GHz Networks, Boeing Starliner, iMessages
June 16, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 66.1 MBApple & Meta will likely face charges for failing to comply with EU rules. Can you play Apple Spatial audio files outside of Apple Music? How can you start learning how to program and develop an application? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the Boeing Starliner launch, and Chris Marquardt goes over the past month's photo assignment of Minimalist! Apple WWDC24, Apple Intelligence, and RCS coming to iPhone. Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say. Matthew calls ...
ATTG 2028: 2,000 TOPS - VoIP Woes, Rogue Voice Memos, and Pet Tracking
June 10, 2024 00:20 - 2 hours - 73.8 MBVoIP Woes, Rogue Voice Memos, and Pet Tracking Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2028 Sponsor: fastmail.com/twit
ATTG 2027: Johnny Ebola and the Malaria Five - Ticketmaster Breach, Podcasting, iPad's
June 03, 2024 00:00 - 2 hours - 65.3 MBAlex Lindsay joins Leo Laporte this week for Ask The Tech Guys. What's the best way to start podcasting? Which iPad and Apple Pencil is great for drawing? Why is my iPad lagging when using a certain application? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about some of the technology demonstrated at Display Week 2024, and Johnny Jet talks about how you shouldn't share your itinerary information on social media. Data of 560 million Ticketmaster customers for sale after alleged breach. Tribeca to screen AI...
ATTG 2026: Swedish Death Cleaning - Doge Meme, WiFi 6e vs WiFi 7, Photo Tagging
May 26, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 58.7 MBCongress recently made it nearly impossible to track private jets. Is WiFi 7 worth buying into right now? What resources are out there to help with the process of building a computer? How can I tag and organize photos based on the date taken? Plus, Dick DeBartolo stops by to share some LED lights that he loves and can magnetically stick to metal surfaces! Kabosu, Shiba Inu dog who inspired 'Doge' meme, dies at 18. Congress just made it basically impossible to track Taylor Swift's private ...
ATTG 2025: Bitcoin Pizza - iPad Pros, Safari Photography, Multiple Emails
May 20, 2024 00:30 - 2 hours - 62 MBThis week is Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrating the anniversary of someone paying 10,000 bitcoin for two pizzas in the first Bitcoin transaction. What's the best way to manage multiple email accounts? Are there simple remote controllers one can use with an iPad? Plus, Rod Pyle talks about the recent Blue Origin flight, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Tough assignment. Bitcoin Pizza Day is this week. Mikah and Leo got their new iPad Pro's Is there a screen protector for my 15-inch laptop th...
ATTG 2024: Exhaust Holes - Tesla, iMessages, Mechanical Keyboards
May 12, 2024 22:30 - 2 hours - 65.5 MBLeo Laporte and Mikah Sargent ask Sam Abuelsamid of the Wheel Bearings podcast what is going on at Tesla following Elon's dismissal of the supercharger team. Can you completely silence a group message in iMessage for a selected period? Is there a device that can automatically reboot a router following a network failure? Leo, Mikah, and others at TWiT also start talking about mechanical keyboards and their preferences following a listener's question about them. Apple nears deal with OpenAI ...
ATTG 2023: Choco Tacos for Cinco de Mayo - Sony 2024 TV's, HDMI Cables, Safari Browser
May 05, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 61.4 MBThe people are pushing for the ban of TikTok within the U.S. Trying to use your WiFi network while on your mobile hotspot. Why is my Safari browser constantly crashing on start up? Be aware when purchasing SD cards on websites like Amazon. What happens with data that is stored in your iCloud but not on your phone? Plus, Scott Wilkinson stops by to talk about the new TVs Sony announced recently. Arc Browser available for Windows. Heat Death of the Internet. Apple reports second quarter r...
ATTG 2022: Which Wife? - TikTok's U.S. Ban, Off-Site Backups, AirPrint
April 28, 2024 23:00 - 2 hours - 59.2 MBTikTok will be banned within the U.S. in nine months unless Bytedance divests, but now the government may be seeking to ban another popular Chinese product within the country. Why are a caller's photo uploads to Instagram failing? How can I get Siri to stop bringing up duplicate contacts when using it? Plus, Dick DeBartolo brings some exciting gadgets to the show, and Chris Marquardt goes over the Power photo assignment! Banning TikTok just puts a Band-Aid over social media's problems. Ma...
ATTG 2021: Warp Glorp - Voyager's Legacy, TikTok's Future, and the Power of Local AI
April 21, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 60.9 MBLeo Laporte and Mikah Sargent dive into a variety of engaging tech topics, from controversial phone bans in schools to the future of AI and data privacy. The duo also tackles listener questions on VPNs, mobile hotspots, Apple App Store subscriptions, and more. Special guest Rod Pyle joins to discuss the latest updates on Voyager 1 and the Mars Sample Return mission. Mobile Phones in Schools: Leo and Mikah discuss the growing controversy around schools banning phones to prevent students fro...
ATTG 2020: Flat Mikah - Udio & Suno, AI & Cars, AliExpress
April 14, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours - 62.9 MBLeo shows off Udio and Suno, AI-generated music services that've been making a splash in the news recently. What's the easiest way to rip DVDs nowadays? Is AliExpress a safe website to purchase goods from? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about how AI is being utilized in the design of automotive vehicles. That and more are coming up on Ask The Tech Guys! Suno and Udio. Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift's new album. My HDR videos are taking forever to export...
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 1992: Gradually, Then Suddenly - New iPhones, NASA's UFO Report, Linux
September 17, 2023 23:30 - 2 hours - 246 MBThe Justice Department is taking Google to court over whether Google has illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. Apple announced new iPhones this past week: should you upgrade to the iPhone 15 / 15 Pro? Plus, Rod Pyle stops by the show to talk about NASA's UFO report that came out. U.S. blasts Google over paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were announced at Apple's event this past Tuesday. How do I transfer the data from my old i...
ATTG 1991: A Passel of Petabytes - Mechanical Keyboards, AirPods Pro, SIM Cards
September 10, 2023 22:30 - 2 hours - 67.1 MBElon Musk's new biography from Walter Isaacson came out recently with some interesting information about Musk & Tesla. Is upgrading to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro from the 1st generation worth it? And why is my IP address showing me in a different location than where I am? Takeaways from a new Elon Musk biography: Ukraine, Trump and more. North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day. 5th Circuit rules Biden administration violated First Amendment. Why is my inter...
ATTG 1990: Fatal Error - RIP WordPad, Oppenheimer, Wireless Charging
September 03, 2023 22:30 - 2 hours - 64.1 MBMicrosoft is killing WordPad after 28 years. Is there a workaround for using unsupported printers on a Chromebook? Should you switch to wireless charging? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about Oppenheimer and its dialogue, and Johnny Jet shares how he saved on his Spectrum bill! Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows after 28 years. Apple's September 12th event: iPhone 15 with a USB-C port. Driverless taxis blocked ambulance and patient later died, San Francisco Fire Dept. says. SpaceX se...
ATTG 1989: Trouble-Free Frolicking - HDMI 2.0, EV Batteries, Apple's iOS 17
August 27, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours - 271 MBWill Apple's Boot Camp work on newer Mac computers? Dick DeBartolo shares the newer cover of the upcoming Mad Magazine and shares the Double Bubble Blaster. Which older iPhones will be supported with the upcoming iOS 17? Plus, some really geeky questions from callers! The Silicon Valley elite who want to build a city from scratch. Fifth Circuit says law enforcement doesn't need warrants to search phones at the border. YouTube is testing a much smaller 'Skip Ads' button. Can I still run...
ATTG 1988: Hopelessly Lovesick - Travel Routers, Luna-25 Spacecraft, AI & Taxes?
August 20, 2023 23:00 - 2 hours - 65.9 MBLeo and Mikah answer whether you should let AI do your taxes; Rod Pyle stops by to talk about what happened with the Luna-25 spacecraft mission; and what are some excellent cloud services to back up your files that won't break the bank! Microsoft to hold 'special event' in New York City on September 21st. Canada demands Meta lift news ban to allow wildfire info sharing. "WD refused to answer our questions about its self-wiping SanDisk SSDs." How can I stop my audiobook from starting to...
ATTG 1987: Two Heels, No Toe - WiFi Extension, PC Building, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Smart Home Privacy
August 13, 2023 23:54 - 2 hours - 63.7 MBGet ready to boost your tech know-how as we tackle a range of fascinating topics on Ask The Tech Guys! Tune in as we unpack everything from extending your home Wi-Fi network to a barn and small office, building a monster workstation PC for Unreal Engine, Leo's review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and more. An Apple malware-flagging tool is 'trivially' easy to bypass Music labels sue Internet Archive over digitized record collection The CNET lesson: Content pruning Is dumb for news cont...
ATTG 1986: Diamond Tweeters - Waterproof Earbuds, Photo # Sequence, Excel
August 06, 2023 22:30 - 2 hours - 236 MBElon Musk's 'fund your legal bill' tweet is a brand new level of BS. Google is offering an on-campus hotel 'special' to help lure workers back to the office. NASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence. Claimed superconductor LK-99 is an online sensation — but replication efforts fall short. Google is making it easier to remove your private information from Search. What earbuds do Leo & Mikah recommend that are waterproof and great for swimming...
ATTG 1985: The Pause That Refreshes - NASA+ Platform, Inkjet Printers, Wi-Fi Extenders
July 30, 2023 22:30 - 2 hours - 69.8 MBTwitter's rebrand is the next stage in Elon Musk's vision for the company. With Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite dominance is raising global alarms. NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform. Uber's fatal self-driving car crash saga ends with the operator avoiding prison. The NSA is lobbying Congress to save a phone surveillance 'loophole'. What iPad should I upgrade to from the 6th generation iPad? How can I write a computer script to do a specific task within it? Mikah...
ATTG 1984: I Am Your Fodder! - Twitter & X, Defcon Security, Hearing Aids
July 23, 2023 22:00 - 2 hours - 66.3 MBTwitter's rebrand to X may actually be happening soon. Retrieval operation underway after hundreds of drones plunge into Melbourne's Yarra River. Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system. Can you transfer a Gmail account from a personal account to a business account? What can I do with my extra iPhone that I received from my insurance? Is it worth upgrading from an older Apple TV 4K to the current model of the 4K TV, or wait? What devices would be safe to...
ATTG 1983: There's A Shortcut for That - Prime Day, Chandrayaan-3, Proton Pass
July 16, 2023 22:30 - 2 hours - 70 MBFTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal. Here's what shoppers bought on Amazon Prime Day 2023. Is it worth upgrading my TV to a newer model? How can I record a documentary with today's available technology? Are there carriers that handle sim jacking better than the other? Rod Pyle and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission. What are my options for acquiring hearing aids? Is it a security risk to continue using a router whose firmware is outdated? Is Proton ...
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...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1951
December 11, 2022 02:30 - 2 hours - 76.3 MBChatGPT Twitter is selling office supplies from its San Francisco HQ to the highest bidder | Fortune Heritage Global Partners | Twitter: Online Auction Sale Featuring Surplus Corporate Office Assets of Twitter! Tesla calls self-driving technology 'failure,' not fraud - Los Angeles Times AVS Forum - YouTube Techtool Pro 16 - Micromat Gigapan Plume SuperPods With Wi-Fi 6 Review: Adaptive Cloud Mesh | WIRED Plume HomePass Jim Salter | Ars Technica ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1950
December 05, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 79 MBApple plans to move iPhone production out of China. How do you transfer your calendar & text messages from an Android phone to an iPhone? What are some excellent wireless charger options? Is it worth purchasing an international plan when traveling overseas? Is it secure to store sensitive documents in the cloud, and what are my options for a secure cloud services? What are some recommendations for universal remotes nowadays? Should you wait for the next generation of the Apple Mac Studio? W...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1949
December 04, 2022 03:16 - 2 hours - 71.3 MBHow to customize a Mastodon server. How to set up a shuffling iPhone Lock Screen. Suggestions for improving WiFi in a metal building. Troubleshooting embedded video on a webpage. Providing an internet connection to rural security cameras. Upgrading to a mesh networking system at home. Tips for mitigating tinnitus. Playing PC games on a Mac. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo. Veriforever - a personalized plaque to commemorate your Twitter verification Amazon Alexa is a...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1948
November 28, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 69.1 MBThe FCC has finally taken action against a mobile carrier for flouting its robocall rules. What's the future of Intel as more companies like Apple start to produce their own chips? Can you upgrade Microsoft Office on a laptop running Windows 8.1? Black Friday numbers are out! Is there an online service that can notify others when you pass away? How easy is it to access a deceased family member's Google account? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! The voi...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1947
November 27, 2022 01:48 - 2 hours - 73.1 MBRecovering access to a Facebook account with a Driver's License or ID. Hiding digital photos in the Google Photos app. Following the death of a loved one, gaining access to their locked Windows XP PC. Troubleshooting a perplexing Safari downloads problem. Finding a lost Windows user folder. Getting an internet connection in a metal building. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Foxconn protests: iPhone factory offers to pay its workers to quit and leave...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1946
November 20, 2022 20:26 - 2 hours - 72.3 MBWaymo's driverless rides in San Francisco, Elon Musk's possible intentions for Twitter's quality, searching for a good dash cam, verifying links on Mastodon, next steps when an iMac starts up slow, buying a docking station for a MacBook Air, and more! Plus, hanging out with Sam, Chris, and Rod! Alphabet's Waymo recently got San Francisco's permission to provide driverless rides around the city. Waymo can't charge for those rides, though. Tech companies continue to lay off many employees t...