Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
753 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 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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Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1891
May 07, 2022 23:30 - 2 hours - 69.7 MBMigrating media libraries from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Upgrading or fixing an old plasma-screen TV. Troubleshooting an HP all-in-one with a CMOS error. Maintaining 400 or more IoT devices on a network. Disabling "Dynamic QoS" on the Netgear Nighthawk router. Understanding Microsoft's new Dev Channels. Buying used Mac computers. "OK, Google" location lag. Adobe Lightroom compatibility issues. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson and Dick Debartolo. Frontier lied about Internet speeds a...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1890
May 02, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 73.4 MBA US city is getting into the bitcoin mining business. The Internet Archive & Brewster Kahle. How to download Instagram Live videos. Google Chrome and the "Oops" error. Getting HDMI video into a video. Why did a phone do a random factory reset after a major update? A physical copy of a Windows installer...? Why your camera may not detect your SD card during the first use. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Forth Worth getting into mining bitcoin. The I...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1889
May 01, 2022 02:27 - 2 hours - 67.3 MBDiscussing content moderation on Twitter. A Blockbuster documentary recommendation. Troubleshooting legacy email connections. Changing the default search engine for Windows. Troubleshooting and disabling WiFi Protected Setup. Upgrading to wired ethernet in every room. Finding a way to video chat with pets while you're away from home. Understanding ad tech. Syncing a local Outlook account with Outlook online. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. You Can ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1888
April 25, 2022 03:10 - 2 hours - 74.6 MBThis week in the continuing Elon Musk/Twitter saga, CNN+ will shut down at the end of April, can I use a mobile hotspot as my primary internet in an RV? Using a digital audio workstation (DAW) for Twitch streaming, getting old printer drivers for Linux, troubleshooting unpredictable mouse movement, safely using old versions of Windows online, importing footage from old DV tapes on a new computer, setting up an SSD cache on a Synology NAS, cloning an old MacOS hard drive to a new computer. A...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1887
April 24, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 72.6 MBReplacing the battery on a 10-year-old MacBook Air. Connecting a wireless subwoofer to a TV without a receiver or soundbar. Troubleshooting auto-playing audio from an iPhone while in the car. Regaining access to a hacked Facebook account. Connecting a 2.4 GHz wireless device to a WiFi network. Discussing the rising costs of streaming services and the benefits of cable. Regaining access to a Lastpass account after it was hacked. Troubleshooting cellular data issues. Plus, conversations with ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1886
April 17, 2022 23:30 - 2 hours - 68.1 MBA caller is having issues with an application they recently installed. Why your computer monitor may not be suddenly receiving a signal from your computer. Is it worth transferring an old XP Pro license to a new computer? What steps you can take when you forget the password to your computer. Why are my WiFi speeds way slower than they should be? Also, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! New Macs with M2 chips? Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter. Memory issues wi...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1885
April 17, 2022 03:24 - 2 hours - 70.3 MBReplacing an old all-in-one computer, connecting an M1 Mac Mini to Displayport, trouble removing a review from Google My Business, extending the range of a mobile hotspot, should I get an anti-virus app for iPhone? Troubleshooting a slow Frontier FIOS and AmpliFi Mesh Network, should I give the people developing my website the username and password for my domain registrar? Properly routing audio from multiple sources. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo....
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1884
April 11, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 65.8 MBThe new Mac Mini's and getting the right displays to work with them. Why voicemails may be arriving late, even on different phones or other carriers. Slower internet speeds with different routers? Issues with bluetooth devices on Windows 11. How you can sync radio casts with tv broadcasts. Should you backup a factory laptop before using it? Ways to remote into another person's computer. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! AmTrak Twitch channel. Amazon r...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1883
April 10, 2022 02:20 - 2 hours - 75.9 MBOwlcam, removing duplicate files, installing Chrome on Windows 10 in S Mode Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1883 Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1882
April 04, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 68.5 MBGPU suggestions for Linux computers. Resources for those who have lost a limb and/or use a wheelchair to operate a motor vehicle. Why didn't Apple release a new 27" iMac? Moving an iTunes library from a PC to a Mac. A possible solution to connect two monitors to a Mac Mini? Suggestions for a flight yoke system for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Chromebooks for the elderly. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Spam on phones & FCC Call Authentication. Wyze S...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1881
April 03, 2022 02:47 - 2 hours - 59.9 MBDid you get a strange text from yourself? We're almost out of Bitcoin, change your password on Ubiquity routers, keep your business emails from going to customer's spam folders, getting inside QLED TVs, installing Linux on a PC, remembering when Google's April Fool's jokes got out of hand, finding a phone number to get help for Walmart's website, troubleshooting audio static on a live stream, custom sort files on a USB stick, why does Siri give a wrong number for Amazon? Does a VPN help whe...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1880
March 27, 2022 23:30 - 2 hours - 66.5 MBHelping the visually impaired see better on their smartphones. How to start a call-in show? Laptops to edit 4k videos. Is Apple looking to start a subscription service to rent iPhones? Bluetooth speakers that work nicely with phones. The best programs to migrate data between hard drives. Plus, conversations with Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle! Club 8-Bit museum was destroyed during the siege of Mariupol. EU agrees on law to allow 3rd party apps on the Apple Store. RIP Stephen Wilhite, crea...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1879
March 27, 2022 03:03 - 2 hours - 72 MBUsing Beeper to send and receive messages on Android and iOS. Exploring some common complaints against Windows 11. Maintaining a U.S. phone number while out of the country. Using OpenCore Legacy Patcher to install macOS on unsupported hardware. Recovering a locked LastPass account. Syncing an Outlook calendar with a Google calendar. Printing Outlook emails in black and white instead of gray. Using ColorNote on a Windows PC without creating a Microsoft account. Finding a good deal on upgradi...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1878
March 21, 2022 00:55 - 2 hours - 72.8 MBLeo's Mac Studio impressions, how to find an internet provider, Lucid Motors and EV start-ups, 4K monitor recommendations, fixing browser issues, VoIP vs. landline, video files not playing, universal remotes with RF, home theater audio delay, and iPhone SE as a 5G hotspot. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Apple Mac Studio impressions and testing photogrammetry. Issues with cable tv/ internet provider and how to find a new one. Sam Abuelsamid talks a...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1877
March 19, 2022 23:30 - 2 hours - 68.5 MBUpgrading to a new M1 Mac Mini and Studio Display. Setting up automatic replies in Outlook online. Troubleshooting licensing for Office 365. Creating and distributing a digital slideshow. Regaining access to a Yahoo! mail account. Resetting an iPhone before taking it in for servicing. Troubleshooting "Hey Siri" calling. Upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and Windows 11. Finding and removing duplicate photos on a PC and external drive. Troubleshooting slow-loading websites on a PC. Plus,...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1876
March 13, 2022 23:30 - 2 hours - 69.9 MBRecap of the Apple event that occurred last week, suggestions on duplex scanners, is the TicWatch a good smartwatch, transferring data from a feature phone, cyberwarfare in modern times, issues receiving text messages on Straight Talk, and why a computer may be freezing during startup. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid and Rod Pyle! Daylight Savings Time... yay. Apple Event Recap. Duplex scanner suggestions. Sam Abuelsamid and the Volkswagen ID Buzz Smartwatch suggestions: is the...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1875
March 13, 2022 03:00 - 2 hours - 67.4 MBDeciding on a 5K display to pair with a Mac Studio. Operating two phones — one an Android device and the other an iPhone — with two different numbers. Using "Reduced Security" on an Apple Silicon Mac with Rogue Amoeba's Audio Hijack. Apple's Major League Baseball get and the end of the pro-level iMac. Finding links for The Tech Guy answers. Using an an iPad Pro for podcasting with two microphones. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Web3 is going just ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1874
March 07, 2022 02:17 - 2 hours - 68.2 MBApple is having an event on Tuesday, what could be announced? Ukraine is recruiting hackers and drone operators, can I still use Windows TPM on an old motherboard? Podcasting platforms, getting started with NFTs, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review, can I still use an old laptop without a battery? Fixing duplicate contacts, replacing an old router, transferring audiobook CDs to an iPhone, switching off Windows 11 S mode, plus a conversation with Sam Abuelsamid. Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC Windo...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1873
March 06, 2022 01:23 - 2 hours - 72.6 MBMaking a smart display with an extra computer and monitor. Installing Linux on a work PC. Finding the right PC for gaming. Looking for a phone with Dolby Atmos support. Properly disposing of printers by clearing out their memory. Finding an international option for security cameras. Knowing when it's time to upgrade to a new PC. Getting both perimeter and splash detection gadgets for a pool. Fixing dark mode on the iPhone. Troubleshooting a printer with old drivers. Plus, conversations with...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1872
February 28, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 70.6 MBWhat you can do to deter spam callers & emails, unique domain extensions, looking for old replacement printer parts, emails not displaying its body content in Gmail disabling certain OneDrive notifications, using cellular data only at home rather than WiFi, remote control issues, and options for rooting an Android phone. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Technology point-of-view on what's happening with the Ukraine & Russia conflict. Spam callers / em...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1871
February 27, 2022 03:29 - 2 hours - 63.9 MBResetting your phone before taking it in for a repair, what to do when your Mac starts up to a question mark, a Surface Pro 4 with a swollen battery, Chromebook Wifi troubleshooting, upgrading to an ultrawide monitor, upgrading to a 5G iPhone, WalkAssist, troubleshooting a malfunctioning word game, and using a large PC monitor as a television. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Cyberwar is Coming! | RAND Biden has been presented with options for mass...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1870
February 21, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 72.6 MBStarting with Synology, soundbars to help improve dialogue audio, recovering QuickBooks files after updating Mac OS, how to deter spam callers, some domain host suggestions, and why QuickBooks is running slow when using it online. Plus Sam Abuelsamid and adaptive headlights & Rod Pyle and John Glenn's 60th Anniversary. Windows 11 Pro soon to require an active internet connection? What's to come in Apple's rumored event in March? New Macintosh, updated Mac Mini or MacBook Air? NHTA is clo...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1869
February 20, 2022 01:01 - 2 hours - 63.1 MBThe worst cable company in the world, traveling with Google Fi, using Truphone with an Apple Watch, Chrome OS Flex, peripherals to use with a Mac Mini, repairing a cracked iPhone SE, preparing for a full-scale cyberattack in the U.S., safely and completely erasing a hard drive, upgrading to a new Nokia phone, finding Hobo Shoestring, troubleshooting email search, mirroring an iPhone to an iPad, the benefits of tap-to-pay systems, and syncing edits across photo storage services. Plus, conver...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1868
February 14, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 69.5 MBProgram icons are being displayed larger than normal, using Starlink with telescopic kits, cloud storage, how you can reduce the amount of spam messages & emails, how to protect yourself on a shared WiFi network, and why a caller isn't able to check their emails directly in the MSN client. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! 31% increase in home insurance claims involving virtual reality headsets There are fake Windows 11 upgrade installers out in the w...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1867
February 13, 2022 04:02 - 2 hours - 68.7 MBPredicting the future of radio, an update on Leo's cryptocurrency, using a third-party stylus with an iPad mini, how game streamers make money and find jobs that suit their skills, accessing online radio with a Chromebook, adding Palm Pilot's Graffiti gestures to a modern, stylus-enabled device, upgrading to a new Android phone after several years with an older model, file management and storage optimization on macOS, and troubleshooting slow upload speeds on a cellular connection. Plus, co...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1866
February 07, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 70.6 MBUploading a plethora of photos to be ID'd & reviewed, Gmail is constantly syncing on the phone, Leo's son stops by the show, what's the deal with gaming companies buying up game studios, a new laptop is not holding its charge, a Chromebook is involuntarily opening up tabs, and wireless webcam recommendations. Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Web3 & NFT explanation A lot of photos and wants to upload them for others to view and ID them online Batch upload...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1865
February 06, 2022 05:11 - 2 hours - 71.2 MBHow to disable email spam filtering, understanding bias lighting in an all-black room, finding the perfect MacBook for college, understanding why some devices don't have two-factor authentication, using Walkie Talkie on Apple Watch, the pros and cons of EMMC storage, how to test audio before live streaming, troubleshooting Siri Voice Dictation, using a 5G phone on AT&T, and troubleshooting YouTube comment duplication. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo....
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1864
January 31, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 69.5 MBIs it worth putting in a home audio system and using something like Sonos, alternatives to Filemaker Pro, assigning a Google number to your primary phone number, praise of the 15.2 iPhone update restoring Siri functionality to reading voicemails, troubleshooting an external storage device, a fun space story, replacing your TV when your signal is weak? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Spotify's value takes a tumble in the wake Neil Young & others pulli...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1863
January 30, 2022 02:43 - 2 hours - 68.9 MBThe wireless charger on Leo's desk, switching from Linux to a Chromebook or Mac, power supply and power conditioning problems, printing from an Android phone, quickly transferring data to a new phone, improving signal quality on a lengthy projection system, thoughts on the Metaverse, deciding whether to update apps, a tip on switching to a new carrier, and installing Linux on a locked-down Chromebook. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Here is the Spo...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1862
January 24, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 68.3 MBThe Shine Bathroom Automated Toilet Cleaner, TV defaulting to smart TV functionalities, older phones and 3G functionality disabled at the end of the year, moving the closed captioning around on your TV, Apple ID & iCloud issues, disabling the Windows 11 upgrade popup, replacing an old universal power supply, supporting a content creator, and an iPhone overheating and more issues after replacing the battery. Plus, chatting with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! EU Digital Servi...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1861
January 23, 2022 03:35 - 2 hours - 74.8 MBHow to log and print an SMS conversation, updating older PCs to Windows 11, correcting the geolocation for an IP address, upgrading to a new Mac Mini, using a YubiKey from Yubico, changing the layout for Outlook, converting images to SVGs, finding a Chromebook that supports USB printing, understanding the difference between different types of audio cables, and finding a better cellular carrier for frequent travel. Plus, conversations with Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo. Cryptocurrencies tum...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1860
January 17, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 67.6 MBGetting good video quality from a Blu-ray player with a Plasma TV, Adobe Lightroom & importing incorrect metadata, computer connection issues through captive portals, Bluetooth connection issues with an iPhone 13 & carplay, what happens when 3G is retired on older phones, how to properly set up your new iPhone, is now a good time to get a new MacBook, plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Determining french cheeses from pictures with AI PC sales up during ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1859
January 16, 2022 02:41 - 2 hours - 61.8 MBHow to recover a hacked Instagram account, replacing the battery in an older laptop, troubleshooting a slow computer and "Potentially Unwanted Apps", whether or not it makes sense to purchase a new Mac, ideas for repurposing old cellphones, fixing OneDrive sync issues, finding a maintenance program for a vehicle, finding which radio stations broadcast The Tech Guy, ideas for repurposing or upgrading an older computer, finding the right head unit for CarPlay and Android Auto, and more troubl...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1858
January 10, 2022 00:30 - 2 hours - 67.2 MBHow you can prevent hackers from gaining access to your devices in your home, why your cellular signal may be weak indoors, rearview mirror screens, LTE, 5G, and low-band vs high-band, looking ahead to WiFi 6E enabled mesh routers, localization issues with a Samsung S21, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clu...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1857
January 09, 2022 02:01 - 2 hours - 71.1 MBCES 2022, QD-OLED, SMS spam, Affordable Home Internet Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1857 Sponsor: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1856
January 03, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 63.3 MBRecommendations of video editing software for novices, how to route your smart tv through your speakers, a question about MPG and hybrid models, using an Orbi system for long-distance WiFI, ways to protect yourself from malicious links and spam, laser printers recommendations, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle, and more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit....
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1855
January 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBNathan calls in to ask Leo if he should switch to Linux. A caller asks for help digitizing their VHS tapes. Google Photos changes its free plan; a caller asks for an alternative. A blind listener calls in to discuss what would be required to become a HAM radio operator. Roger is approaching 70 years old and is about to buy his first computer — he asks which he should get. A perplexing puzzle: A listener's phone suddenly reboots every time they go to the grocery store. Richard calls in...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1854
December 20, 2021 00:30 - 2 hours - 67 MBJulian calls in chatting about accessibility and how iOS15 further helps with accessibility. Sam Abuelsamid joins the show to talk about the new Hyundai Ionic 5 EV. Art updates his iPhone to iOS 15.2, but all of his passwords are missing from his password vault AllPassPro. Brian is calling in asking about what kind of laptop he should get for his daughter? Rex calls in, asking about a Chromebook-app alternative to Microsoft Outlook. Leo and Chris Marquardt chat about taking photos duri...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1853
December 19, 2021 03:36 - 2 hours - 66 MBWhat happens to two-factor authentication when you change sim cards in a phone? What are the best movies to watch on a 4K TV? Will Apple fix my iPhone if it has a stripped screw? Should I upgrade to a 4K TV? What is a good backup alternative to Carbonite? Will I get better accessibility features if I upgrade my old iPhone 6S? Why is my live video stream quality so bad? Plus conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet and Dick DeBartolo! Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson,...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1852
December 13, 2021 00:30 - 2 hours - 68.6 MBJan renewed her domain name with Google Domains, but got charged extra for privacy and protection. Is she being scammed? Stanley is swapping out his old hard drive for a new one. What's an easy way to transfer the data & programs? Don is getting photos and ads in his screensavers within Windows 11. How could these photos & ads be inserted into his screensavers? Carell had some wireless cameras installed recently, but the cameras aren't connecting to his router. How can he troubleshoot th...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1851
December 12, 2021 02:59 - 2 hours - 73.4 MBInexpensive video editing, MVNOs, DIY podcasting kit Estin needs an inexpensive video editing application to create a documentary for a history competition. Deanna is having trouble getting Dell to fix her computer. Stanley wants to know if he can switch to an MVNO and still get the service he's used to. John wants to reenable the "swoosh" sound when Siri sends a message and also asks for help getting his RAID to work at top transfer speeds. Arizona Lou wants to maintain the SEO he's u...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1850
December 06, 2021 01:00 - 2 hours - 72.9 MBJamie is calling in asking what's a good security camera that they can install in their car. Ray's been getting messages that his password was changed on his online bank account. He wants to know what he can do to fix the situation? Sheryl's PIxel 3 phone is getting one last security update next year, then no more after that. Should she continue to use the phone after the last security update? Elton has an old HP computer and upgraded it to Windows 10 recently, but can no longer use the ...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1849
December 05, 2021 03:29 - 2 hours - 68.8 MB17-inch laptops, ATSC 3.0, loud commercials on Hulu - Trevor wants to replace his older 17-inch Dell laptop with a quieter, newer system. - Ron wants to play the photo slideshows he makes with Windows Movie Maker on his Google Nest Hub Max. - Fran is having trouble connecting to WiFi with her MacBook Pro. - Chime is curious about TV tuners that support ATSC 3.0 and text-to-speech functionality. - Manny wants to protect his devices from solar flares. - Calvin, the Deaf Blind Pott...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1848
November 29, 2021 00:30 - 2 hours - 66.9 MBPaul is calling in, seeing if he should upgrade his old eero mesh router to the 6 or Pro 6 series as eero has a deal going on right now. Andy wants to know if he can run Windows on an M1 Mac? Leo explains why you can't. Dan is wondering while he's renovating his house, if he should run ethernet cables through it while he can? Andrew is loving VR right now and wants to know if the Oculus Quest 2 is the best option for VR right now? John has a business where he needs to capture a lot of p...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1847
November 28, 2021 04:25 - 2 hours - 75.2 MBDeafBlind Potter provides an update on his live streaming setup and the Canon M50. Perry wants to know if he has to upgrade from the Samsung Galaxy S4. Jody is seeing doubled dictation on his Samsung phone and needs help with Selective Sync for Dropbox. Ed shares some advice on how to properly open PDFs on a Chromebook. Evan asks Leo what laptop he should get for creative work. Lance wants to receive notifications for two smartphones on one smartwatch and asks if this is possible. Ang...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1846
November 22, 2021 02:43 - 2 hours - 69.7 MBWhat's the best phone I can get for $300? Do I need antivirus for Windows 11? Is a VPN good for gaming? Is an SSD the best external hard drive for backups? What TV antenna should I get for my RV? DSL vs. Verizon LTE Home Internet Is my microwave oven leaking radiation? Small factor gaming computers for a small desk Is it safe to update my iMac to MacOS Monterey? Should we invest in superconductor research? Plus conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Hos...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1845
November 21, 2021 02:53 - 2 hours - 63.3 MBErnest recently purchased a Lenovo gaming PC. It's given him a lot of trouble and he can't get his money back from the seller or the manufacturer. When George takes screenshots on his iPad Pro, he's getting duplicate images each time. Victoria wants to improve her WiFi network and hopes to learn more about eero. Robert wants a recommendation for a laptop he can use for 3D graphics. John is having trouble placing cost-effective calls from Portugal to surrounding countries. He's looking f...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1844
November 15, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 66.7 MBJoy's HP laptop is overheating and is trying to figure out why it's doing that? She tried taking it to a tech support service, and the technician didn't seem to want to help... Rod has a Windows 10 Pro computer and created a Microsoft account. But he's now looking to change his email address and sever all ties to the old email account. How can he do this? Paul has a Pixel 4a phone that he's using to scan books. However with larger books and the Pixel 5a it's causing the images to be disto...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1843
November 14, 2021 05:02 - 2 hours - 71.9 MBMark has lots of notes and files. He's looking for a way to organize them on his Windows PC. Bill wants to know if the new Google Pixel 6 has an always-on display. Tom wants to use Windows 11 without having to log in with a Microsoft account. Arizona Lou needs to record phone calls on his mobile phone. Mike is pretty sure he's been hacked. He wants to know what to do to mitigate the risks after the fact. Doctor Mom stops by to give an update on Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. The email...
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1842
November 08, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 68.8 MBKenny called in yesterday about his issues installing macOS Monteregy onto his external drive. He provides an update of what has happened since then. Todd is looking to backup his personal files on his work computer. Leo offers some easy solutions and software solutions to assist in this matter. Taylor found a video through TikTok of an ATM crashing and showing it running Windows 7. He wants to know if ATMs are indeed still running Windows 7. Larry has a hard drive of his friend's tha...