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Here is TWiT's new show: Ask The Tech Guy! Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo…

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    ATG 66: RIP Adobe Flash - Flash Player Reaches End-of-Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 9:52


    Leo Laporte on Flash Player reaching its end-of-life with Adobe ending support on December 31, 2020, and how to take a stroll down memory lane and relive some old Flash-based games and animations. Archive.org's Flash Showcase: http://bit.ly/3ntizw2 Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 65: Disabling Chrome Notifications - How To Edit Site Permissions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 9:43


    Looking to get rid of those pesky site notifications in Chrome? Leo Laporte explains how to view and edit site permissions. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 64: Moving From iPhone To Android - Tips for Switching and Syncing Your Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 10:02


    Making the switch from iPhone to Android? Leo Laporte gives tips on syncing contacts, photos, and more to make the move easy. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 63: Insecure Apartment-Provided WiFi - How To Stay Safe a Public Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 10:48


    Leo Laporte explains why your apartment-provided WiFi is insecure and what you can do to stay safe. Tech Guy Labs: How Can I Be Secure In My Apartment WiFi Network?: https://bit.ly/3loGQ4H Kadesh Tiny Hardware Firewall: https://bit.ly/3mnIWTN SG-1100 Netgate pfSense Security Gateway Appliance: https://amzn.to/2VlqcYV Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 62: Buying a TV in 2020 - What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 13:07


    Looking to buy a new TV? Leo Laporte gets you up to speed by demystifying terms like QLED, FALD, OLED, and HDR to help you choose the right one for you. Find the best TV for any budget: https://my.lustre.ai/ZzmQz Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 61: Improve Your Home Network - MoCA & Powerline Network Adapters Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 11:55


    Are you getting bad connections on your Zoom meetings over WiFi? Leo Laporte explains how you can get a more reliable internet connection by using MoCA (or Ethernet over Coax ((EoC)) and Powerline Network Adapters to extend your wired network throughout your home. Wifi Analyzer: https://bit.ly/2IFp9QL TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter: https://amzn.to/2UxUsQ2 Actiontec MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter: https://amzn.to/3kCpJvM Token Ring Networks image by Em.andersson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0) https://bit.ly/3kCQIHm Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 60: Best Home Intercom Systems - How To Use Google Nest or Amazon Echo as Wireless Intercom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 7:48


    Leo Laporte explains why the easiest way to add a wireless intercom system to your home is through smart assistant speakers like the Google Nest Audio, Amazon Echo, and Apple HomePod. Get the Amazon Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/3p9DGol Get the Google Nest Mini: https://bhpho.to/2JSAcqf Get the Apple HomePod Mini: https://bhpho.to/3eEwQCC Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 59: Can a PDF Have a Virus? - How to Safely View a Malicious PDF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 14:10


    Leo Laporte explains how data files, like PDFs, can be a vector for malware or a virus to be installed on your computer and how you can view a malicious PDF safely. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 58: Gmail Spam Filter - How to Stop Legitimate Email Getting Marked as Junk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 8:58


    Is Gmail's spam filter too aggressive and marking legitimate email as spam? Leo Laporte explains how to 'train' it to work better for you. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 57: 4G LTE for Home Internet - Is Cellular Data a Good Cable/DSL Alternative?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 6:10


    Is cellular data for home internet access a good alternative to traditional cable or DSL? Leo Laporte explains. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 56: Run Windows Apps on Mac - Virtual Machines (VM) on macOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 10:51


    Leo Laporte explains how to run Windows apps and programs on your Mac with virtual machines. VirtualBox: virtualbox.com VMware Fusion: https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html Parallels: https://www.parallels.com/ Docker Desktop: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 55: How To Find the Best Cell Phone Coverage for Your Area - Network Coverage Maps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 8:25


    Leo Laporte explains how to find out which network has better cell coverage for your area. PCMag - Fastest Mobile Networks 2020: https://www.pcmag.com/fastest-mobile-networks/2020 Opensignal: https://www.opensignal.com/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 54: How To Choose a Keyboard - Computer Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 15:44


    In another back to basics episode, Leo Laporte explains the different types of keyboard switches and layouts to help you choose the right one for you. ClickyKeyboards: https://www.clickykeyboards.com/Matias Keyboards: https://amzn.to/36cSStNDas Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ihZV7aFind the right keyboard for you: https://my.lustre.ai/tvB4x Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 53: How To Manually Subscribe To a Podcast - Podcast Directories Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 16:30


    Leo Laporte explains podcast directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and how to manually add podcasts not listed to your favorite podcast app. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 52: Replacement Laptop Batteries - Are 3rd Party Batteries Safe to Use?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 10:00


    Leo Laporte explains what to look for when buying a replacement battery for your laptop or other devices. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy

    ATG 51: Multi-Camera Live Streaming Basics - How to Livestream Your Church Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 17:18


    Looking to set up a live stream with multiple cameras for your small church or home studio? Leo Laporte explains the basics of multi-cam live streaming. Canon VIXIA HF G10: https://amzn.to/3gKD4AeSony Alpha a7 IIK: https://amzn.to/34N8O5hElgato Cam Link 4K: https://amzn.to/3lAunfuHDMI to USB 3.0 Capture: https://amzn.to/3jzcg7ZBlackmagic Design ATEM Mini: https://amzn.to/2Ge0FwGMevo Start Live Event Camera: https://amzn.to/2EMVcwbEcamm Live: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/OBS: Open Broadcaster Software: https://obsproject.com/Restream.io: https://restream.io/OneStream.live: https://onestream.live/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 50: Internet on the Road - What's the Best WiFi for an RV?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 7:48


    What are the best internet options for RVers and others hitting the road? Leo Laporte explains. NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Hotspot: https://amzn.to/2CZURFSWinegard PL-7000R DISH Playmaker: https://amzn.to/2QieGuYWinegard RZ-6000 Rayzar z1 RV TV Antenna: https://amzn.to/32kpJJRFind the right WiFi Hotspot for you: https://my.lustre.ai/wCU1F Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 49: What Does a GPU Do? - Computer Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 7:45


    What is the purpose of a graphics card or GPU in a computer? Leo Laporte explains. Find the right Graphics Card for you: https://my.lustre.ai/SieHM Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 48: Video Conference Lighting Tips - How to Look Your Best in a Zoom Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 12:17


    Want to look your best on your next video call meeting? Leo Laporte explains how to best light for your webcam. Hands-On Photography #8: It's About The Light: http://twit.tv/hop8 Elgato Key Light: https://amzn.to/2FbUbhl Dazzne Desk Mount LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/2PCBZiM Find the right webcam for you: https://my.lustre.ai/RFaaI Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 47: How to Create a Custom Email Address - Personalized Email Accounts With Your Domain Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 13:28


    Looking to create a custom email address? Leo Laporte explains how to get a domain name and connect it with an email platform to make personalized email accounts. Disclosure: Hover is a TWiT Network sponsor (https://hover.com/twit) Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 46: Can You Trust Your WiFi Router? - Privacy Concerns Over Cloud-Managed Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 8:42


    Can you trust your WiFi router? Michael in Ontario is worried about his privacy on his eero mesh WiFi router with its cloud-based management. Should he be concerned? Leo Laporte explains. Find the right WiFi router for you: https://my.lustre.ai/Rvftm Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 45: Encrypted Messaging Apps for Kids - Are Signal and WhatsApp OK to Use?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 10:12


    Can kids use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp? Leo Laporte explains why some of these platforms restrict users to 13 years and older and what options you have as a parent who wants to use a private messaging app to communicate with your kids. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 44: HTTPS, SSL, and TLS Explained - How Encryption Protects Your Web Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 8:20


    Leo Laporte explains how HTTPS, SSL, and TLS encryption is used during your web sessions to prevent eavesdropping and tampering. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 43: Privacy Concerns Over Apple and Google's COVID-19 Contact Tracing API?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 9:09


    Should you be concerned about Apple and Google's COVID-19 contact tracing API on iPhone and Android smartphones, and can you uninstall it? Leo Laporte explains. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 42: Do You Need Antivirus Software for a Chromebook?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 13:35


    Do you need antivirus software for a Chromebook? Leo Laporte explains Chrome OS security. Find the right Chromebook for you: https://my.lustre.ai/hTJ9a Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 41: WiFi Security Cameras on LTE/4G Hotspot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 9:24


    Can you use WiFi security cameras on a 4G/LTE mobile network using a hotspot? Leo Laporte Explains. Get the Skyroam Solis Lite: https://amzn.to/2NlpQxvGet the Wyze Cam: https://amzn.to/2NhIGWr Find the right home security camera for you: https://my.lustre.ai/49UjG Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 40: How to Manage Apple Photos to Save Space on Your Mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 14:18


    Looking to free up space on your Mac? Leo Laporte explains how to manage your Apple Photo library by optimizing storage with iCloud or backing up to another drive. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 39: Public Key Crypto Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 9:45


    What is public-key cryptography? Leo Laporte explains how end-to-end encryption works. How to encrypt email: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy/episodes/13Signal Private Messenger: https://signal.orgGPG Suite: https://gpgtools.org/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 38: Are RAM Disks Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 6:30


    Leo Laporte explains what RAM disks are and why it's probably not worth setting up on your computer. Find the best SSD for you: https://my.lustre.ai/w3yDW Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 37: How to Use a DSLR/Mirrorless/GoPro Camera as a Webcam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 12:01


    WFH? Turn your camera/camcorder into a webcam. Leo Laporte explains how to wow your friends or coworkers on your next Zoom call, or produce live streaming videos for your favorite social network by using your mirrorless or DSLR camera as your webcam. Cam Link: https://amzn.to/36gDvP5 Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini: https://amzn.to/2zbVVUW Find the best Mirrorless Camera for your price range here: https://my.lustre.ai/bqnHk Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 36: Get Better Sound With Headphone Amps & DACs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 11:59


    Leo Laporte explains how to improve the sound from your smartphone and other devices with the use of DACs and headphone amps. Headphones.com: https://www.headphones.com/AudioQuest Dragonfly Black DAC: https://amzn.to/360JW93iFi hip-dac: https://amzn.to/2WJN1pDFiio DACs: https://amzn.to/35NQZ4N Compare Headphones: https://my.lustre.ai/lpCim Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 35: Video Conferencing in the Age of Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 17:30


    Is Zoom safe to use for work? Leo Laporte answers your questions about video conferencing software and shows off a great open-source alternative, Jitsi Meet. Jitsi: https://jitsi.org/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 34: How to Connect 2.4 GHz Smart Home Devices to a 5 GHz WiFi Router

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 6:45


    Can't connect a smart home device to your network? Many older IoT devices won't work on the 5 GHz band. Leo Laporte explains how to connect your device to the 2.4 GHz band. *eero is a TWiT Network sponsor* Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 33: Can You Use Apple's iPad Pro as Your Only Computer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 11:57


    Is the iPad Pro now a full-fledged computer? Leo Laporte answers Michael's question about the advantages and disadvantages of using Apple's iPad Pro as your primary or only computer. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 32: How to Automatically Backup Your Files in Windows 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 8:42


    Leo Laporte explains how to backup your Windows 10 computer on an external hard drive, a NAS, and in the cloud.Backup and Restore in Windows 10: https://twit.to/atg32EaseUS: https://www.easeus.com/Acronis: https://www.acronis.com/Macrium: https://www.macrium.com/reflectfreeIDrive(TWiT Network sponsor): https://www.idrive.com/Synology NAS: https://amzn.to/2RwYNlk Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 31: How to Improve Your WiFi Speed and Signal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 13:56


    Slow or poor WiFi signal at home? Leo Laporte has a few tips to boost your network's performance. *eero is a TWiT Network sponsor*Ars Technica WiFi guide: https://twit.to/atg31ainSSIDer: https://twit.to/atg31bNetSpot: https://twit.to/atg31cAmazon eero Mesh WiFi System: https://amzn.to/3aNlz07NETGEAR Orbi Mesh WiFi System: https://amzn.to/34mxwHGTP-Link AV600 Powerline Ethernet Adapter: https://amzn.to/3aZxUy0 Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 30: How to Remote Access Plex Media Server With Port Forwarding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 12:27


    Watch your Plex library on the go. Leo Laporte explains how to securely set up remote access for Plex Media Server by using port forwarding. Plex's support article: https://twit.to/atg30https://dyn.com/https://www.noip.com/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 29: How to Encrypt Your Data for Cloud Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 9:00


    Leo Laporte explains how to secure your data in the cloud by encrypting files before upload. pCloud: https://www.pcloud.com/ Cryptomator: https://cryptomator.org/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 28: HD vs. 4K vs. 8K

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 8:12


    Can you see the benefits of 4K Ultra HD TV at 20 feet? Leo Laporte explains when resolution matters with the help of the Home Theater Geek Scott Wilkinson. Scott's Article on Techhive.com: https://twit.to/atg28 Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 27: How to Uninstall Apps/Programs on Windows and Mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 7:17


    How do you delete an app from your computer completely? Weather on Windows or Mac, Leo Laporte explains how properly uninstall programs. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 26: How to Secure Emails and Texts on Your Smartphone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 8:55


    What's the most secure email and messaging on a smartphone? Leo Laporte explains ways you can encrypt your messages.ProtonMail: https://protonmail.com/mailbox.org: https://mailbox.org/Posteo: https://posteo.de/Tutanota: https://tutanota.com/The GNU Privacy Guard: https://gnupg.org/Signal Private Messenger: https://signal.org/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 25: How to Use TWiT's IRC Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 12:13


    Leo Laporte explains how to connect and use TWiT.tv's IRC chat server.IRC Chatroom: http://irc.twit.tv/TWiT's Wiki: https://wiki.twit.tv/wiki/IRC_Chat Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 24: iPhone or iPad Won't Boot? Try DFU Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 6:47


    Have an iPhone or iPad stuck on the Apple logo when booting? Leo Laporte explains how you can try fixing it by using DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode. iMore.com's article on DFU mode: https://twit.to/atg24 Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 23: Sonos Ending Support for Legacy Devices - What to Do With Old IoT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 10:20


    Sonos will soon end support for legacy devices. Leo Laporte explains what it means for 'internet of things' and how you should approach adding smart speakers and other IoT devices in your home. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 22: How to Move Your Data to a New Android Phone or iPhone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 5:53


    Got a new smartphone? Leo Laporte explains the best practices for transferring all your apps, contacts, and photos, whether from Android to Android, iPhone to iPhone, or switching between the two. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 21: How to Use Hardware Security Keys Like YubiKey for 2FA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 7:48


    Leo explains how to protect your online accounts with Yubico's YubiKey and other hardware security keys for two-factor authentication. Get YubiKey: https://amzn.to/35UYfdD Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 20: How to Run 4k HDMI Over Long Distances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 5:22


    Leo Laporte answers John's question about how to make HDMI work over long distances.Get Cable Matters HDMI 2.0 Extender: https://amzn.to/2SIBwOS Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 19: Are SSDs More Reliable Than HDDs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 6:19


    Leo Laporte answers Tony's question about SSD reliability for data retention on his new iMac. Do solid-state drives wear out easily? Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 18: How to Get Windows 10 for Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 7:58


    Leo Laporte answers Jim's question about how to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Get yours before Microsoft stops support for Windows 7 on January 14th, 2020. Download Windows 10: https://twit.to/win10 Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 17: How to Play MTS Video Files & Convert to MP4 - How do you play MTS/M2TS video files?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 6:34


    Leo Laporte answers Darla's question about MTS/M2TS video files and how to play them and convert to MP4.Get VLC: https://www.videolan.orgGet Handbrake: https://handbrake.fr Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

    ATG 16: How to Format External Drives to Work on Mac/Windows/Chromebook - What hard drive format works on Mac, PC, and Chromebook?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 5:16


    Leo Laporte answers Lee's question about drive formats and how to make an external hard drive compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit

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