Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
753 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 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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1561: Sunday January 27, 2019
January 27, 2019 23:41 - 2 hours - 56.7 MBMark Zuckerberg explains Facebook's business model in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, how to get free internet access, Sam Abuelsamid explains what separates cars equipped with autopilot driver assist from true self driving cars, getting data off of an old hard drive, receiving digital TV signal with an old analog TV, recovering a stolen laptop, Johnny Jet has an app that will let you know how long the TSA line is at the airport, why a laptop can't read USB 2.0, why a PC can't read a new hard dr...
1560: Saturday January 26, 2019
January 27, 2019 00:20 - 2 hours - 61.8 MBWhy suddenly getting hammered with mass spam might be part of identity theft, Home Theater Geek Scott Wilkinson gives his TV picks in time for the Superbowl, choosing a motorcycle GPS tracker, how to secure IoT devices like smart speakers and smart locks, how to keep your data safe when recycling old computers, how to share passwords with family members safely, recovering a lost password on an iPad, finding the right data plan for frequent traveling, the Giz Wiz Dick DeBartolo gives his hands...
1559: Sunday January 20, 2019
January 20, 2019 23:35 - 2 hours - 62.7 MBHow to avoid scams using Craigslist and PayPal, Sam Abuelsamid joins us to talk about new electric scooters on the market, using the Harmony Hub with an Apple TV, Windows 7 end of life, Johnny Jet talks about GPS driving tour apps, a potential scam email about Google terminating your account, installing the Google Play store to an Amazon Fire tablet, an extreme case of stolen identify and what to do if it happens to you, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-la...
1558: Saturday January 19, 2019
January 20, 2019 03:05 - 2 hours - 58.3 MBIs your password on the dark web? Buying vs. subscribing software and services, Scott Wilkinson's audio finds at CES 2019, saving text messages from an iPhone, troubleshooting a PC touchpad, transferring data from an old PC to a new one, sharing photos with a group of people, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guests: Scott Wilkinson (https://twit.tv/people/scott-wilkinson) and Dick DeBartolo (https://twit.tv/people/dick-debartolo) Download or subsc...
1557: Sunday January 13, 2019
January 14, 2019 00:53 - 2 hours - 60.6 MBSam Abuelsamid talks about the car tech that was shown off at CES this past week, using a Google Voice number with old phones, when to look for phones with 5G connectivity, the advantages of using a paid email service instead of Gmail, how to record interviews for a podcast out in the field, flickering screens on the new i9 MacBook Pro with Vega 20 graphics, alternatives to cable internet, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guest: Sam Abuelsamid (ht...
1556: Saturday January 12, 2019
January 13, 2019 01:58 - 2 hours - 68.7 MBWill an Android smartwatch work without the phone nearby? Android tablet recommendations, cord-cutting for beginners, do you still need anti-virus software? Uploading your own music to the cloud, unlocking a used iPhone and more! Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guests: Scott Wilkinson (https://twit.tv/people/scott-wilkinson) , Johnny Jet (http://www.johnnyjet.com/) , and Dick DeBartolo (https://twit.tv/people/dick-debartolo) Download or subscribe to this show at https:/...
1555: Sunday January 6, 2019
January 07, 2019 00:19 - 2 hours - 64 MB5G and Internet of Things devices will be the highlight of CES 2019 this week, troubleshooting a laptop that can't access Wi-Fi, using Google Chromecast Audio for music, the problem with using SMS for 2 Factor Authentication, how to restore a Chromebook, using a mesh router with a Comcast modem/router, using a static IP with a mesh router, how to produce a video podcast, and Sam Abuelsamid debuts his weekly segment about cars. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guest: Sam ...
1554: Saturday January 5, 2019
January 05, 2019 20:52 - 2 hours - 64.7 MB8K UHD TVs at CES 2019 with Home Theater Geek Scott Wilkinson, restoring deleted data off an iPhone, issues texting with Google Voice, update breaks Android Auto, Chrome OS all-in-one recommendations, Johnny Jet travel tips with LAX Map Alerts and renting pools with Swimply, booting issues on a 15-year-old PC, pulling data off an Android phone with a broken screen, TV speakers that stopped working, and Dick DeBartolo's three favorite Giz Wiz gadgets from 2018. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit....
1553: Saturday December 29, 2018
December 29, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 56.2 MBA look back at the best calls and guest appearances of 2018. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guests: Chris Marquardt (https://chrismarquardt.com/) , Johnny Jet (http://www.johnnyjet.com/) , Scott Wilkinson (https://twit.tv/people/scott-wilkinson) , and Dick DeBartolo (https://twit.tv/people/dick-debartolo) Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com (http://techguylabs.com/) . Sponsor: http://O...
1552: Sunday December 23, 2018
December 23, 2018 23:23 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBA look back at the crazy tech stories of 2018, installing apps on a Chromebook, changing the battery in a MacBook Pro, security cams that can be installed in a truck, what to do with a swelling iPhone battery, using an antenna for local TV, and Chris Marquardt has the last photo assignment of the year. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guest: Chris Marquardt (https://chrismarquardt.com/) Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detaile...
1551: Saturday December 22, 2018
December 23, 2018 02:44 - 2 hours - 60.1 MBBig questions for the future in tech, troubleshooting Microsoft Word formatting on a Mac, surround sound speaker placement in a room that is not symmetrical, connecting a Sonos speaker to a mesh network, alternatives to Dragon Naturally Speaking for the Mac, finding a better ISP in your area, finding devices that stream Dolby Atmos, sending collections of photos by email, getting data off an old hard drive and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guests: ...
1550: Sunday December 16, 2018
December 17, 2018 01:07 - 2 hours - 60.2 MBWhat antenna to get if you want to get rid of cable TV, resolving an issue with Microsoft Outlook not showing all email, new things you can do with Amazon Echo, how secure Android really is, using a smartphone as a primary computer, why a DVD player is only showing black and white, improving Wi-Fi signal, why a printer won't print, Johnny Jet talks about one of the most exclusive lounges at LAX, and Chris Marquardt talks about how good smartphone cameras are getting. Host: Leo Laporte (https:...
1549: Saturday December 15, 2018
December 16, 2018 00:50 - 2 hours - 61.1 MBThe best computer to get a grandparent, what sound bar to buy, why a Blu-ray player might have inconsistent playback quality, Scott Wilkinson talks about 4K HDR projectors, watching TV with headphones and speakers, Wi-Fi dropout problems, the best device for video calling, can a smartphone be tracked while it's powered off, and Dick DeBartolo has a device for keeping your smartphone in front of your face. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guests: Scott Wilkinson (https://...
1548: Sunday December 9, 2018
December 09, 2018 23:51 - 2 hours - 66.4 MBSmartphone sales are declining, best email client for IMAP, using Wi-Fi calling with a carrier, what the future holds for self-driving trucks, using multiple monitors with a MacBook Pro, SD cards for taking pictures, why Windows might prompt you to reactivate, Chris Marquardt talks about the rise of professional Instagram photographers, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guest: Chris Marquardt (https://chrismarquardt.com/) Download or subscribe to t...
1547: Saturday December 8, 2018
December 09, 2018 02:59 - 2 hours - 64.6 MBMore than 250 deaths taking selfies worldwide, the best way to store cables while traveling, new features for Amazon Echo, printer malware, finding a "vanilla" Android phone, Australia's anti-encryption law and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte (https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte) Guests: Scott Wilkinson (https://twit.tv/people/scott-wilkinson) , Johnny Jet (http://www.johnnyjet.com/) , and Dick DeBartolo (https://twit.tv/people/dick-debartolo) Download or subscribe to this show at https:...
1546: Sunday December 2, 2018
December 03, 2018 00:59 - 2 hours - 63.8 MBWhat 4K TVs to buy, using Mint for online banking, what MP3 player to buy, turning off active noise cancellation on an Android phone, best computer for a student, using Time Machine for backups on macOS Mojave, how to switch email providers, best computer for accounting, Chris Marquardt has photography tips, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguyl...
1545: Saturday November 25, 2018
December 02, 2018 03:10 - 2 hours - 69.1 MBA new Microsoft scam is reported by the NY Times, using a Samsung Galaxy S9 with your own SIM card, buying your own modem for Verizon FIOS, troubleshooting a laptop touchpad, the best password managers, mesh routers, alternatives to a cable DVR and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: WordPress.c...
1544: Sunday November 25, 2018
November 26, 2018 02:48 - 2 hours - 66.8 MBSetting up a tablet for someone who is bed-ridden, mirrorless cameras vs. DSLRs, "Cruising" with Johnny Jet, recovering a dead TIVO, using one monitor with two computers, the best point and shoot camera for macro photography, alternatives to Quicken, editing photos on a Chromebook, troubleshooting a flaky iPad, is the new MacMini underpowered? And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Johnny Jet and Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the...
1543: Saturday November 24, 2018
November 25, 2018 02:51 - 2 hours - 65.2 MBBlack Friday deals and the lack of deals from Apple, what tablet to buy with cellular data, what camera lenses to get for shooting in portrait and landscape, how to view a database on a phone, problems with Pokemon Go, how to tell if you've been infected by a virus on Android, extending a mesh network, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com...
1542: Sunday November 18, 2018
November 19, 2018 01:19 - 2 hours - 68.2 MBBest streaming services for live TV, optical vs HDMI connections, transferring data from one drive to another, Chris Marquardt talks about the changes with Flickr, what display to buy for a Mac Mini, how to accurately test your broadband internet speed, changing carriers on an LTE tablet, is a VPN necessary for a college network, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show...
1541: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1541
November 18, 2018 03:34 - 2 hours - 68.6 MBCategorizing and organizing your picture library, cloning your hard drive on Windows, what 4K TV should I buy? Troubleshooting a crashing browser, buying mobile service when traveling to Australia, hooking up headphones to a home theater system, hiding your information from Google, NAS alternatives to Drobo, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For de...
1540: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1540
November 11, 2018 22:01 - 1 hour - 55 MBExplaining the power of the A12X Bionic chip in Apple's new iPad Pro, recommending the new MacBook Air to replace an old faulty one, showing off the new Mac mini, Gmail as an alternative to Yahoo mail, the inability to downgrade to iOS 11, the Hit Em Up app for mass bulk texting, the STIR/SHAKEN method for halting spam robocalls, Chris Marquardt's guide to camera symbols, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit...
1539: Saturday November 10, 2018
November 11, 2018 03:02 - 2 hours - 70.2 MBIs the new iPad a laptop replacement? Charging different devices with USB-C, is it worth fixing an LCD TV? Finding the right iPhone to last for a while, smart door locks, is Li-Fi coming to more cities? Should I get a MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air? And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: LastPass...
1538: Sunday November 4, 2018
November 05, 2018 01:08 - 2 hours - 67 MBApps to help the blind, downloading the new Windows 10 update, getting sound from a TV using an A/V receiver, transferring data off of a failing hard drive, what to do with an old MacBook Pro, troubleshooting Bluetooth connection problems with an iPhone in the car, a good utility for compiling code, Chris Marquardt talks about Kodak's efforts with its reengineered EktaChrome, and Johnny Jet has a recommendation for a travel log for kids. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Johnny Jet and Chris Mar...
1537: Saturday November 3, 2018
November 04, 2018 00:05 - 2 hours - 65.6 MBA recap of Apple's announcement of a new MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iPad Pros, what computer to get for video editing, web hosting alternatives, best Bluetooth headset for an iPhone, getting a second opinion on a PC virus scan, how to adjust the volume level of phone notifications, connecting an external hard drive to a router, and more of your calls. Plus, Scott Wilkinson explains the difference between OLED TVs and Samsung's QLED TVs, and Dick DeBartolo has an augmented reality t-shirt. ...
1536: Sunday October 28, 2018
October 29, 2018 00:05 - 2 hours - 59.7 MBSetting up your smartphone's health app so that your emergency info (ICE) is accessible from the lock screen, virtual reality being used to treat chronic pain, what to expect from Apple's event this week, streaming video professionally online, how to repair the Windows bootloader after installing Linux, how to share the internet connection from your smartphone, apps that can help the blind, what to do about the Blue Screen of Death on Windows, Chris Marquardt reviews his photos from Morocco...
1535: Saturday October 27, 2018
October 28, 2018 01:32 - 2 hours - 67.6 MBFirst impressions of the iPhone XR, how to know if your Facebook account has been hacked, what to look for when buying a new laptop, learning about iPhone photography, troubleshooting a Mac after an update, a good camera for live video streaming, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: simplisaf...
1534: Sunday October 21, 2018
October 21, 2018 22:47 - 2 hours - 58.8 MBIt's Pokemon Go Community Day, how to avoid scams while making money online, what to do with a frozen iPhone X, best security cameras to buy, inexpensive PCs that will run Fortnite, how to do web design as a side business, whether to get an Intel or AMD processor for a custom built computer, Chris Marquardt reviews the "hat" photo assignment, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For ...
1533: Saturday October 20, 2018
October 21, 2018 02:34 - 3 hours - 83.4 MBFirst impressions of the Google Pixel 3 XL, a remote alert for detecting if an elderly parent falls, troubleshooting intermittent connection from an Apple Airport router, talking to AT&T about unexpected overage charges, capturing old Super 8 movie reels, the right microphone for voice dictation, connecting a TV to a surround sound system, alternatives to Thunderbird for email, a browser plugin to sort out fake Amazon reviews and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkin...
1532: Sunday October 14, 2018
October 14, 2018 23:47 - 2 hours - 66.4 MBLeo's thoughts after trying out the Magic Leap One augmented reality headset, whether or not to replace an Airport Extreme with a mesh router, streaming services that work overseas, how to block robocalls, why a TV may be suddenly shutting off, Johnny Jet talks travel tech, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Johnny Jet Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: slack.com carbonite...
1531: Saturday October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018 23:59 - 2 hours - 60.4 MBGoogle announces the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel Slate, and Google Hub. How does the Pixel 3 compare to Apple's iPhone XS? Yahoo Mail password woes, how necessary is it to have a Blu-ray player for a 4K TV? Whether to buy a MacBook Air or Mac Mini, adding RAM to a Surface laptop, how to avoid getting robocalls, and more of your calls. Plus, Scott Wilkinson joins us to talk about the film First Man and The Giz Wiz talks about a smart solar panel called the SmartFlower Solar. Host: Leo Lapor...
1530: Sunday October 7, 2018
October 07, 2018 23:45 - 2 hours - 63.4 MBMore on the Bloomberg story about the hacked Supermicro motherboards, downloading all of your email to search it, extending Wi-Fi, recovering a phone's password, best cameras for a beginner, why Bluetooth audio might be dropping out, versions of Linux that are most Mac-like, whether or not to replace an old iPhone's battery, best photo editing software, camera apps for Android, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-...
1529: Saturday October 6, 2018
October 07, 2018 03:13 - 2 hours - 67.1 MBHas China hacked our corporate servers with a tiny chip? Problems with Microsoft's latest 1809 update for Windows 10, Scott Wilkinson is in studio to review Hisense's new 100" Dual Color Laser TV, networking and syncing 6 computers at home, troubleshooting a NAS and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Spon...
1528: Sunday September 30, 2018
October 01, 2018 00:16 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBFacebook's security breach affecting 50 million user accounts, Apple Watch Series 3 vs. Series 4, smartwatches for kids, finding the right scanner for documents, turning an XBox into a DVR, how can a waterproof watch have water damage? And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
1527: Sunday September 29, 2018
September 30, 2018 00:09 - 2 hours - 60.9 MBLeo's impressions of the Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4, whether or not to repair a 4K LCD TV, is a GoPro a good camera for trips? What will take the place of the smaller iPhone SE? Could the Amazon Echo Look benefit blind users? Removing distortion from an audio recording, upgrading a Chromebook, the legality of a hacked Amazon Fire Stick, and connecting an Amazon Echo to a TV. Plus, Scott Wilkinson has the results of the 2018 Value Electronics Shoot Out which rank...
1526: Sunday September 23, 2018
September 23, 2018 23:47 - 2 hours - 61.6 MBThe FBI put out a bulletin this week about a new direct deposit scam, Google Pixel 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9, how to change your DNS settings, recording TV over the air, will Android smartwatches eventually get the EKG feature that Apple introduced? Troubleshooting a wireless printer that isn't working with a new router, improving your Wi-Fi signal, best tablet for doing spreadsheets, Johnny Jet has advice for booking Thanksgiving travel, Chris Marquardt shows off photos from his trip to No...
1525: Saturday September 22, 2018
September 23, 2018 02:33 - 2 hours - 61.8 MBAmazon's new Alexa devices, the case of the disappearing draft emails, finding the right color laser printer, speeding up photo transfers from iPhone to a computer, finding parts to repair a MacBook Air, the state of Android tablets, smart home tech to help answer the front door, and more of your calls! Host: Rich DeMuro Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. ...
1524: Sunday September 16, 2018
September 16, 2018 23:10 - 2 hours - 58.8 MBRich DeMuro is filling in for Leo Laporte, who's out on vacation. FEMA will be conducting a test of IPAWS, or "Integrated Public Alert and Warning System", on Thursday which will send an alert to every phone in the US. Plus, how to scan and edit documents, troubleshooting an iPhone that won't charge, why legitimate emails might be going to the spam folder, playing movies from a computer on Fire TV, and more of your calls. Host: Rich DeMuro Download or subscribe to this show at https://tw...
1523: Saturday September 15, 2018
September 15, 2018 23:45 - 2 hours - 56.1 MBApple announces the iPhone XS, merging multiple contacts databases, stopping someone from publishing your personal information, is Facebook offering free Wi-Fi? Number sharing on the Apple Watch, Scott Wilkinson and home theater at this year's CEDIA show, large OLED 4K TVs, setting up a blog from scratch, is Verizon 5G Home internet a good deal? And more of your calls! Host: Rich DeMuro Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https:...
1522: Sunday September 9, 2018
September 09, 2018 19:03 - 2 hours - 64 MBUsing a VPN to keep web traffic private, how to save money when buying a MacBook Pro, the security of surfing on LTE, canceling phone service and using the internet for phone calls, whether or not to buy a Fire TV stick, why AirPlay might be stalling on Apple TV, why a NAS might be slow, and we hear from Sean Parker, the co-founder of Napster, in our "Valley of Genius" segment. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Chris Marquardt and Adam Fisher Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit....
1521: Saturday September 8, 2018
September 08, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 60.4 MBWill Intel lose its dominance in the PC market? Laptops with backlit keyboards, calibrating your TV, can you still buy Windows 7? The easiest free platform to share photos, live streaming church services and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: slack.com WordPress.com/techguy qualcomm.com/twit
1520: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1520
September 02, 2018 18:41 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBTroubleshooting data issues in Google Maps, getting a new flip phone for free, alternatives to iTunes, the ease of Chromebook purchasing options, using bridge mode to connect Verizon to a mesh router, advancing from Windows XP to Linux, the pros and cons of smart cameras (with Chris Marquardt), Panasonic vs. Samsung's 4K TVs, and Adam Fisher's interview with Nolan Bushnell (founder of Atari). Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Chris Marquardt and Adam Fisher Download or subscribe to this show a...
1519: Saturday September 1, 2018
September 01, 2018 15:00 - 2 hours - 57.3 MBWhy is my hard drive reporting errors? Finding over-the-air channels for your area, watching a DVD from a different region, tech resources for blind users, Steve Wozniak and stories of the early days of Apple, alternatives to iCloud for saving photos off your phone and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. S...
1518: Sunday August 26, 2018
August 26, 2018 23:49 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBTroubleshooting connection problems with AirPods, connecting a camera to a phone for streaming, why a thumb drive might not be readable, how to best protect your technology during a big move, alternatives to Gmail, Johnny Jet has an alternative to Uber and Lyft, why a computer isn't seeing an optical drive, watching video from an iPhone on a TV using an HDMI adapter, changing your DNS settings, and Chris Marquardt talks about macro lenses. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Johnny Jet and Chris M...
1517: Saturday August 25, 2018
August 26, 2018 01:23 - 2 hours - 59.3 MBVerizon throttles service for the Santa Clara Fire Department, recovering data from a crashed hard drive, clearing hard drive space on a full phone, separating a work network when working at home, backing up DVDs, the best 3D printer for a beginner, protecting an ATM card and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsor...
1516: Sunday August 19, 2018
August 19, 2018 23:06 - 2 hours - 62.8 MBWhether or not it's safe to roll back a Windows update, how to get data off of an old Palm Treo and onto a new phone, what Windows laptop is best for a college student, getting an Oculus Rift to work with your computer, staying safe while using hotel Wi-Fi, why a printer isn't reading new ink cartridges, Chris Marquardt reviews his "shoe" photo assignment, and more of your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-te...
1515: Saturday August 18, 2018
August 19, 2018 01:08 - 2 hours - 63.1 MBA breakthrough in making smaller processors, what to do if you've been scammed, finding the right headset for a cordless phone, automation in iOS, sharing your business card digitally, finding a faster Wi-Fi router, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsor: RocketMortgage.com/TechGuy
1514: Sunday August 12, 2018
August 12, 2018 22:54 - 2 hours - 58.3 MBGetting rid of duplicates in iTunes, should 3D printed guns be considered a threat to public safety? Getting old programs off of a DVR, what modem to buy, how to get the most out of cruise ship Wi-Fi, restoring an address book in Outlook, what router is the fastest, and Chris Marquardt joins us to talk about shutter sounds from digital cameras. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, v...
1513: Saturday August 11, 2018
August 12, 2018 00:46 - 2 hours - 64.5 MBWhat should be the extent of free speech on social media platforms? First look at the Hisense 100" smart laser TV, buying refurbished Apple products, finding the right router, making toll-free calls on an app while overseas, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.
1512: Sunday August 5, 2018
August 05, 2018 23:32 - 2 hours - 63.5 MBHow to make a Microsoft Surface Studio run faster, connecting to the internet with an old Mac, how to backup text messages on an Android phone, how to get a Windows 7 PC to resume getting updates, fixing a black screen on Windows 8.1 after an update, using drive cloning software, what the lights on a modem mean, is it safe to click on links on an iPhone? And Chris Marquardt talks about cameras in cars. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https...