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No one does a better job of explaining technology, computers, and the Internet than Leo Laporte. This feed contains the full audio of his twice weekly radio talk show as heard on stations all over the US on the Premiere Radio Networks. For show notes and more visit techguylabs.com. Records live wee…

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    ATTG 1975: I'm Just Playing Snake - Neeva, Flipper Zero, Google Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 148:03


    AM Radio is being removed from cars. Neeva is shutting down. My Edifier Bluetooth speakers keep outputting audio from my neighbors. How can I keep others from connecting to my speakers? How can I move files off my camera onto my phone directly without a computer or having to pull out the SD card every time? Can I safely put a Ring doorbell camera on the door frame itself? Leo shows off the Flipper Zero device. Why is my laptop display not working after swapping my hard drive on my laptop? Dr. Mom calls in to give an update on their previous problem. Is there hearing aid tech that processes audio from your smartphone? What is the best way to recover data off a dead hard drive? Chris Marquardt and the FANCY assignment review. Is the Google Nest system a good option for a WiFi system? Google is supporting top-level domains of .zip and .mov. Why is there such an uproar over this decision from Google? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1975 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY mintmobile.com/atg fastmail.com/twit

    ATTG 1974: I'm a G-Noob! - Linux, Tears of the Kingdom, MVNO Providers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 143:02


    Elon Musk appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter's new chief. Once a week in the US, there's a lithium-ion incident on an airplane. Why aren't there cellular radios in laptops? What Linux distro should you use for a MacBook laptop? How can I install applications in Linux Mint? Sam Abuelsamid and EV vehicles and the Alfa Romeo. How can I adjust the icon sizes on my iPad? Why am I not getting notifications when I get a text on my phone? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hands-on. Is it worth switching to an MVNO service? What advantages do you get from having an MVNO provider? Why am I getting frame drops during video playback on my Linux laptop? What are some options to get kids to learn programming? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and John Ashley Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1974 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT drata.com/twit

    ATTG 1973: If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium - EU & Apple, F1 Racing, Private Wi-Fi Address

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 136:58


    EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones. Def Con to set thousands of hackers loose on LLMs. Sport shooting competition created in Fortnite added to Olympic Esports Series 2023. Why is my backup being rescheduled constantly with iMazing? Is there a website or software that will tell me what software won't work after updating my operating system? Julian calls to share some great resources for those who are blind. Scott Wilkinson joins the show today to talk about YouTube experimenting with picture quality enhancements. James calls in to talk with Leo about F1 racing! And to ask Leo how he watches the races as well. Why is my router acting up when using Private Wi-Fi Address with my iPhone? Can I use my laptop closed with an external display? Johnny Jet and the new Airbnb Rooms. What is causing my Sonos player to not respond to me adjusting its volume? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1973 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: lectricebikes.com athleticgreens.com/techguy Melissa.com/twit

    ATTG 1972: Truthful Hyperbole - BlueSky, SpaceX Rocket, Apple Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 130:44


    What is BlueSky? Is it here to overtake Twitter? Wikipedia will not perform age checks in coordination with the Online Safety Bill that's currently before Parliament. Rod Pyle joins the show to talk about SpaceX's rocket launch that suffered a "rapid unscheduled disassembly". A viewer has a question about their sound system placement within their entertainment setup. Is it better to own your own modem rather than rent one from your cable provider? What are some recommendations for a file-transfer protocol client & HTML editor for the Mac operating system? What movies or documentaries would Leo and Mikah recommend that covers old and nostalgic technologies? A beginner's introduction to the Raspberry Pi. What are some recommendations for a video smart camera system? How can Apple expand or innovate on how the Apple Watch monitors one's health? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1972 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: lookout.com cachefly.com

    ATTG 1971: Sweet Tea & Pecan Pie - Al Jaffee, Bluetooth Smart Lights?, TLP Linux

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 139:20


    Leo Laporte has returned from his trip! He shares what tech he ended up using during the trip. Dick DeBartolo joins us to talk about the gadget of the week: the Anker M650 Wireless Microphone! Why are most modems for you to rent by providers such as Comcast so sub-par? Are there smart lights out there that use Bluetooth? Leo shows off the Inky Impression 7.3" Color Display. Why is my laptop with Linux installed on it going through my battery quickly? How do I disable iCloud Desktop & Documents syncing without losing all my files and folders on my desktop? Is there any reason not to continue using Apple's Airport Extremes / Expresses? Why am I getting a certificate error when listening to TWiT podcasts? Over-50 gamers feel overlooked, study finds. Should I get rid of my old Sonos V1 hardware that I haven't used in some time? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1971 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast meraki.cisco.com/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    ATTG 1970: My Eyes Are In Landscape - QD-OLED, HBO Max Is 'Max', Gmail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 139:43


    Scott Wilkinson is here to host the show with Mikah! Scott talks about QD-Oled TVs. What's a good brand of TVs that I can buy? Should I go for a bigger TV? FBI is now warning about using USB charging ports at public spaces like airports. What can I do to protect my device when using these public ports? What should I upgrade first: my TV, or my receiver? Is it better for me to upgrade both at the same time? Mikah and Scott talk about HBO Max rebranding its streaming service to just Max. What's a good smart home system that can be installed in my home? And why did my YouTube channel get suspended randomly? Chris Marquardt and the assignment review of Perfect! Should I switch from the LG brand of TVs over to the Sony lineup? What equipment do I need to listen to Apple's Hi-Res Lossless format? I need to replace my Blu-Ray player. What are some recommendations for Blu-Ray players nowadays? How can I delete my Gmail emails all at once? I'm looking to switch over to Verizon as my cellular provider. How might my streamed videos from Verizon look on a 4k television? Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Scott Wilkinson Guest: Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1970 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: athleticgreens.com/techguy canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT mintmobile.com/atg meraki.cisco.com/twit

    ATTG 1969: The Dog in My Handbag - Apple Shortcuts, iPhone Photos, M2 MacBook Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 129:27


    macOS keyboard shortcuts, the shortcuts app, and Dropbox automation. Is there a method, or even an app, I can use to delete & sort photos on my iPhone? How can I create and add a shortcut for my Apple HomePod? Is there a way to see a list of upcoming podcast episodes in the Apple Podcast app? What are some ways to easily keep track of shows automatically that I've watched on my Apple TV? Is there an external headset amplifier that one could use to hear better during phone calls for those hard of hearing? My MacBook is slower after updating the operating system when searching for things on my laptop. What can I do to speed up my laptop? Quick PSA: let your phones charge overnight! Mikah shows off the Satechi 200W USB Charger. Is there a way to synchronize two Apple laptops with one another? Is it worth upgrading to the M2 MacBook Air? What would Mikah and Rosemary recommend more in buying: the iPad Pro 11 or the M1 iPad Air? Why am I being asked to unlock my iPhone first when asking Siri on my Apple Watch to respond to a text? Can I use 2FA without a cell phone? How can my goddaughter communicate with her friends easily when she is on an iPad, and her friends are on Android devices? Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1969 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit Melissa.com/twit lectricebikes.com

    ATTG 1968: See You at the Next CIA Meeting - Deebot T9+ & T10 Omni Review, Twitter 2FA, Mac Accessories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 148:43


    Deebot T9+ & T10 Omni Review, Twitter 2FA, Mac Accessories, and more. GM is cutting off access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its future EVs. Google Drive does a surprise rollout of file limits, locking out some users. FTC readies children's privacy case against Amazon. What is the best way to publicly organize and share pictures? Why you shouldn't use your web browser's password manager. Switching from Twitter's SMS two-factor authentication to an authentication app. Accessory recommendations for Apple silicon M1 & M2 Macs and Ant Pruitt's Mac journey continued. Are you still safe using LastPass even with a Yubico UbiKey? Why your Roku's streaming quality might be pixelated. How to fix Ring Doorbell announcement notifications through Amazon Alexa. Mikah reviews the Deebot T9+ and Deebot T10 Omni robot vacuums from ECOVACS. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Ant Pruitt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1968 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: lookout.com

    ATTG 1967: The Airplane Whisperer - Gordon Moore, Speedtest, Windows S Mode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 162:47


    Gordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder, dies at 94. Microsoft pushes OOB security updates for Windows Snipping tool flaw. The FTC wants to ban those tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions. Why am I getting different internet speed results from different websites? Dick Debartolo and the Dippin' Designs Egg Wraps and the Quickshot Fom Blaster! Why is my iPhone backing up to the cloud at the same time I'm backing it up to my computer? Is there a software-based soundcard I can use? Johnny Jet finally makes it to the show! Leo shows off his favorite bags, along with other devices, in response to a video question from last week. Should I get rid of my LastPass vault after switching off of the service? Why is my music from Apple Music suddenly playing in my car after not using the service for a period of time? Why can't I install select applications in Windows 11? What is S Mode? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Johnny Jet Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1967 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: cachefly.com

    ATTG 1966: Keep Away From the Hacking! - Bluetooth Pairing, New HomePods, Online Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 156:22


    Bluetooth pairing, new HomePods, and online security. The Olympic Esports Series 2023. Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into 'Fortnite' purchases. TikTok Sale. Pairing Bluetooth headphones easily to your Apple devices through an app/workflow. Sam Abuelsamid and the Nissan Ariya. What's the best way to speed up my computer? Extracting images from iMessages to your Windows computer. Chris Marquardt and the Photo Assignment Review of 'crazy.' Webhosting & email provider recommendations. Router recommendations & setups. Leo demos the new Apple HomePods. Recommendations for bags & backpacks. Protecting your accounts online. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1966 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

    ATTG 1965: Wet and Funky - Silicon Valley Bank, Google Photos, Rode NT1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 138:36


    Daylight Saving Time has begun! Silicon Valley Bank collapses: what this could mean. Why can't I broadcast MLS through Apple TV on my TV? Should I be using an ethernet connection with my Apple TV? Bill Nye on the importance of space exploration. What's wrong with the trackpad on my laptop? Dr. Mom calls into the show! What are the latest and greatest WiFi-6 Mesh system options? What are some alternatives to Google Photos to de-Google? Leo demos the new Rode NT1 and talks about 32-bit float recording. What options are there for a virtual audio mixer? Is there a better way to improve the speed when searching for something in Windows? Is there a speed improvement when plugging in a solid-state drive to a Raspberry Pi? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1965 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

    ATTG 1964: Podcast Dreamin' - Google Takeout, Headphones for Sleep, Windows to Mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 144:12


    Twitter cut off its API access, and developers of apps like Tweetbot and Twitterrific are offering specific options to help them out. A new iMac is coming out soon? Why can't I access my files from the Google Takeout service? Is there another service I can use to access my Google data? Is there an iOS shortcut for this? The Father of Modern Genomics, Dr. George Church. Lucid dreaming & headphones you can wear to sleep. Is there an easy way to move contacts over to Fastmail? Ant Pruitt & moving from Windows to Mac. Is it worth setting up IoT devices on its own network? Does Apple send out a notification to your old iPhone when your device reaches its end of life? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Ant Pruitt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1964 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: lectricebikes.com fortra.com

    ATTG 1963: Always On Top - BitWarden Argon2, ASUS 516, Rod Pyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 146:16


    Blood glucose monitoring soon to Apple Watches. US Supreme Court declines to hear a case by Wikipedia that challenges NSA surveillance. US Supreme Court hears case on Gonzales vs Google and Section 230. BitWarden adds support for Argon2. What does that mean for you? How can you get all your computers to read each other within your home network? Alternatives for website hosting & how to move/export the content? Leo shows off the ASUS 516 GE Chromebook. How can you export your Apple Keychain passwords within Windows? Is there an alternative solution to Google to store family photos/videos safely? Rod Pyle joins the show! What are some recommendations for a camera that can act as a peephole on your front door? How can I set up a company-wide defender scan that is schedulable for multiple computers within an organization? How can you set up your mobile phone to work in international countries? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1963 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: cachefly.com

    ATTG 1962: The Bottle Cap Balloon Brigade - Windows Virtualization, S23 Ultra, Email Forwarding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 151:09


    Running Windows 11 on the Mac. White Castle fined for scanning employees' fingerprints. Did an F-22 shoot down an Illinois hobby group's small radio balloon? Why is my printer printing out a page of random characters? Dick DeBartolo and the 17th anniversary of The Giz Wiz! Why am I getting a warning when trying to update my version of Windows through the Microsoft store in my Windows virtualization software? Chris Marquardt and the Gentle photo assignment review. How to set up redundant internet through my router from different providers? What international phone plans could one use when traveling to the US? Leo has his hands on the Samsung S23 Ultra and shows off some photos he took with it! How can you forward your email from Yahoo without paying for Yahoo Plus? How many internet switches can you put on a network? Plus, some special guests stop by the show! Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1962 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT eightsleep.com/twit

    ATTG 1961: Not In My Hot Tub Buddy - AI in Bing & Google, Soundblast X5, iMazing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 137:57


    Superbowl TV ads. PC sales see steep decline. AI is being placed into Bing & Google search engines. Why am I not receiving emails from specific email addresses? What is quick connect for Synology and how do you use it? Daniel Suarez interview from Trianguation / TWiT Events. A story about fake storage devices from Amazon... Leo gives an overview of the Soundblast Creative Labs X5 sound card. What is BadUSB, and is there a way to safely read USB drives if you're unaware of its origin? Mikah demonstrates using iMazing to recover files from your iPhone backups. Bad DNSs and how to override them. How to delete your LastPass vault and further protect your password from being breached. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1961 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: eightsleep.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

    ATTG 1960: Quibbles and Bits - Super Bowl TVs, Laptop Stands, Midjourney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 146:30


    The 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 Mini? What are the laptop stands that Leo and Mikah use during the show? What are some cheap eSim suggestions when traveling to the US? The right router for your fiber optic connection. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Alex Lindsay Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1960 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit eightsleep.com/twit

    ATTG 1959: That's Thicc With Two C's - Photo Archiving, Echo Show 10, M2 MacBook Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 141:20


    What 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 recommendations in Petaluma. Is it worth upgrading o the new M2 MacBook Pro that was released earlier in January? How to work within a restricted WiFi network to do wireless printing from a tablet and use Alexa to make phone calls? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Ant Pruitt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1959 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: cachefly.com

    ATTG 1958: Two Cups in a Meltdown - Dick DeBartolo, Tablets for Kids, OBS Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 145:28


    Twitter'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 for young kids, and how can you restrict what apps they can use on the devices? Securing your router using pfSense, and do you need to do much with it when setting it up? Why is Facebook Live not livestreaming when using OBS to do so? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1958 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: fortra.com acilearning.com

    ATTG 1957: Battery Powered Suction Cups - Password Managers, Android Watches, Battery Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 134:31


    Steps 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 start of the monthly photo assignment (Gentle). Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell talk about battery health for iOS and Android devices. How can you visit places abroad without relying on a smartphone? Is there a risk in using a free password manager like BitWarden (sponsor of the TWiT Network), similar to if you were to use a free VPN service? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1957 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

    ATTG 1956: You Had One Job! - Advanced Data Protection, CES, Moving From LastPass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 113:13


    New 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 Ballacer gives his CES 2023 report. Is it worth getting an iPad Pro to use it as a secondary display with Apple's Sidecar feature? What are the pros and cons of this? Concerned about using LastPass since its data breach? Leo shows how you can transfer your data from LastPass into another password manager. Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1956 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit eightsleep.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1955

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 143:42


    Leo 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 travel Johnny Jet: Ukraine War and travel Scott Wilkinson: the right fit for earbuds How to import old DV tapes Sam Abuelsamid: Polestar O2 electric roadster concept car with an automatic drone Dick DeBartolo: It's Bananas! The Monkey Game Steve Martin announces Leo's retirement from radio Host: Leo Laporte Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1955 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1954

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 164:30


    The 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 Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Apple backs out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations. On Twitter, you cannot link to other social networks like Facebook or Mastodon. John Carmack leaves Meta. Mike B calls in reminiscing about how The Tech Guy has evolved over the years. Sam Abuelsamid and the new Toyota Tundra & replacing the audio systems in newer vehicles. Can you disable the password / pin screen in Windows 11 after your computer wakes up? Is there a TV that allows you to set a default input rather than constantly changing when a device powers on? Is there a way or a program to recover deleted text messages? What are some good smart switches? Chris Marquardt and a trip down memory lane. Is there a program or an easy way to convert VHS tapes? How can YOU help someone with a tech question? Why aren't my timestamps showing up on my Android device? A caller shares The Eclipsophile: climate and weather for celestial events. Rod Pyle and the Soyuz crew on the International Space Station. And thanks to everyone who has listened to The Tech Guy on the radio over the years! Stay tuned for the Ask The Tech Guys podcast starting in January. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1954 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsor: cachefly.com

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1953

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 137:45


    Scanning with a vintage scanner, pairing Echo with AT&T and Verizon Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, Rich DeMuro, and Dick DeBartolo For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1953 Sponsor: noom.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1952

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 178:17


    Musk'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 about how Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now open to everyone in North America. How to recover deleted Notes on Mac with Time Machine. Amazon Fire TV is now available on Echo Show 15. How to find out what's on local TV and streaming. Chris Marquardt speculates what AI-generated images mean for the future of photography and shares how you can create your own on an iPhone with Draw Things. How to get less spam email. Running Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp. Tips for traveling to Dubi. Rod Pyle talks about NASA's Artemis I mission and its successful return from the Moon. How to stop spam calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1952 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1951

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 166:07


    ChatGPT 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 for Dialogue Why International Travelers Should Follow President Biden's Valuable Advice in Welcome Home Speech to Brittney Griner - JohnnyJet.com Viral Video of a Baggage Handler Violently Slamming Luggage Down Will Make You a Better Traveler - Here's How - JohnnyJet.com Jaw-Dropping Video: Danny MacAskill's Postcard from San Francisco is a Work of Awesomeness Canon Support for imageFORMULA DR-5010C Color Production Scanner | Canon U.S.A., Inc. Your Devices – gracedigital https://new.twit.am/radio/8000/listen IdeaPad Flex 5 (14") | Flexible 14" 2-in-1 Laptop | Lenovo US Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Repair - iFixit How to fix Flex 15 touch screen issue after Windows 10 upgrade - Lenovo Support US Alexa Together Link Alexa with Your AT&T or Verizon Mobile Number - Amazon Customer Service Aura Frames | The Best Digital Picture Frame ONEPLUS Nord Buds True Wireless Earbuds, Deep Bass, IP55-rated Water & Dust Resistance, High Sound and Call Quality, 4 Mics, 30 Hrs Playtime, Fast Charge, Dolby Atmos, Black Slate STM ChargeTree Go - Portable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for iPhone/Samsung/Android (15W/7.5W), AirPods (5W), Apple Watch (3W) - Qi Certified Charging Stand - White (stm-931-322Z-01) : Cell Phones & Accessories Danigh-buy Long Range Green Laser Pointer High Power,[Material Upgrade] Laser Pointer Pen,[2000 metres] Green Lazer Pointer Rechargeable for Hiking,Cat Laser Toy USB Charge Back up and restore data or files on your Galaxy device SMS Backup & Restore - Apps on Google Play Here's a quick & inexpensive way to decorate the inside or outside of your house! | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, Dick DeBartolo, and Rich DeMuro Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1951 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsor: addigy.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1950

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 172:07


    Apple 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? Why can't I play mp3 files on my Samsung phone? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt & the Blue assignment review, and Rod Pyle! Apple planning to move iPhone production out of China. How to transfer and sync your calendar & chats from your Android phone to your iPhone. Sam Abuelsamid & Tesla's Semi trucks. Setting up a home theater system in 2022: doing it yourself and how to start? What will happen to radio in the future? What are some good wireless chargers? How to prepare for overseas travel? Do you need to buy an international plan from your mobile provider? Chris Marquardt and the Blue assignment review What cloud storage options are best for secure documents? Recommendations for universal remotes. Should you wait for the next Apple Mac Studio? Should I get a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? M1 or M2? Rod Pyle and 3D-printed structures on the moon. Why can't I play my mp3 files on my Samsung phone? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1950 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30 UnifyMeeting.com code TECHGUY50 for subscription and code TECHGUY for displays onlogic.com/TWIT

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1949

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 155:32


    How 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 Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Veriforever - a personalized plaque to commemorate your Twitter verification Amazon Alexa is a "colossal failure," on pace to lose $10 billion this year | Ars Technica Mastodon Help - Guide - Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple Support UISP airMAX NanoStation M2 – Ubiquiti Inc. UISP airMAX NanoStationM 5 GHz loco Station – Ubiquiti Inc. Guy Parsons on Twitter: "'#AI, make me a movie.' ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue RadioLabs - The Wireless and Radio Experts - RadioLabs Hardball: How Politics Is Played, Told by One Who Knows the Game: Matthews, Chris: 9780684845593: Amazon.com: Books Arlo Go 2 versus Eufy 4G Starlight: LTE camera head-to-head - The Verge Arlo Go 2 Wireless Security Camera with LTE & Wi-Fi Connectivity | Arlo Ben Franklin effect - Wikipedia Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel YAY! American Airlines Brings Back Its Best Online Booking Feature - eero Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax Ethernet Wireless Router - Walmart.com $119.99 Informed Delivery - Mail & Package Notifications | USPS Play background sounds on iPhone to mask environmental noise - Apple Support Monitor your environmental noise exposure with Apple Watch - Apple Support Boot Camp Assistant User Guide for Mac - Apple Support StableDiffusion can generate an image on Apple Silicon Macs in under 18 seconds, thanks to new optimizations in macOS 13.1 - 9to5Mac Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz  Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1949 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit nureva.com/twit cachefly.com

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1948

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 150:12


    The 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 voice of TikTok. You can no longer be fired for not having fun in France. FCC taking has taken action on RoboCalls. What's the future of Intel? Sam Abuelsamid and the Genesis GV60. What are my options for setting up a large group chat system for a local neighborhood? Can I update Microsoft Office on a laptop running Windows 8.1? Chris Marquardt and some photography basics. How can you view your CPU usage on your Android devices? Is there an easy way to detect GPS trackers on your vehicle? Black Friday numbers are out! Is there an online app or service notifying others if you pass away? What Google Timeline can do to track you possibly. Rod Pyle and Callisto. How can I recover deleted phone contacts on my iPhone? Is there a way to access a deceased user's Google account? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1948 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: noom.com/twit Ziprecruiter.com/techguy

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1947

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 158:55


    Recovering 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, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Foxconn protests: iPhone factory offers to pay its workers to quit and leave Zhengzhou campus | CNN Business iPhone Delivery Delays Weigh on Apple Ahead of Holiday Season (AAPL) - Bloomberg Elon Musk says Twitter will manually verify accounts again - The Verge Elon Musk on Twitter: "Should Twitter offer a general amnesty to suspended accounts, provided that they have not broken the law or engaged in egregious spam?" / Twitter Robocall-Enabling Provider Gets the Digital Death Penalty From the FCC | PCMag FCC Seeks to Fill Challenging Gap in STIR/SHAKEN Robocall Defenses | Federal Communications Commission How to Send Your Own Message to the iPad on Artemis 1 As It Orbits the Moon - The Mac Observer Callisto | Lockheed Martin Debut 2.0 Series | ELAC Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password AVS Forum - YouTube Merry TubaChristmas Los Angeles Why Facebook may ask you to upload an ID | Facebook Help Center SSL Certificate Checker - Diagnostic Tool | DigiCert.com Hide your sensitive photos & videos - Google Photos Help L0phtCrack - Wikipedia Yubico | YubiKey Strong Two-Factor Authentication Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel - Change Privacy & Security settings on Mac - Apple Support Fix User's Folder not Show Up/Disappearing in Windows 10 Error – EaseUS How to Recover Your Lost Windows 10 User Profile Windows 10's missing profile bug seems to have made a return - MSPoweruser Naval Tactical Data System - Wikipedia NETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet PLP2000-100PAS - Best Buy What Is Powerline Networking and How Do You Use It? | Digital Trends Powerline | TP-Link RadioLabs - The Wireless and Radio Experts - RadioLabs Fun Fidgets! Some in the Fidget Advent Calendar & More Just Jammed In A Box! | Giz Wiz Biz Dick DeBartolo - YouTube Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1947 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: eightsleep.com/twit addigy.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1946

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 157:27


    Waymo'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 that they originally hired during their pandemic growth. Twitter is a disaster right now, but Elon Musk may be intentionally driving it into the ground in order to get out of his unwanted situation. What is a good dash cam, other than Owlcam, for keeping track of car accidents? Sam Abuelsamid describes Waymo & Geely's upcoming "transportation-as-a-service" electric vehicle. How can I properly verify myself on Mastodon via the HTML it asks me to paste? If my 2017 iMac is slow to start up, should I completely erase the drive, ask for a repair, or look for a new Mac? Ben is building a Linux-from-scratch install and Leo is very impressed! Chris Marquardt chats about Lexica, DreamBooth, Astria, and AI Painter. What's a great docking station for an M1 MacBook Air in order to avoid dongle life? When moving to another country, how do I transport my financial stuff securely and efficiently? What is the future of cryptocurrency and regulation after this recent FTX fiasco? Rod Pyle talks about the Artemis 1 launch. What kind of laptop specs should be sufficient for editing hi-res 4K video? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1946 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsor: kolide.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1945

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 170:29


    Understanding and using Mastodon. Using a third-party repair service to fix a third-gen iPad. Saving contacts on iOS via the Mail app. Avoiding scams and phishing attempts on Venmo. Thoughts on TikTok data privacy. Disabling photo auto-syncing with Microsoft OneDrive. Understanding the benefits of paying for email. Exploring a complex phishing attempt with free physical hardware. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Hundreds of Twitter employees resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum - The Verge CBS News Pauses Twitter Posts 'In Light of Uncertainty' Over Platform - Variety Mastodon Help - Guide Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse Monoprice SB-300 Virtual Dolby Atmos 2.0Ch Soundbar, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Passthrough, eARC, Bluetooth, Optical, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com Monoprice SB-600 Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Wireless Surround Speakers, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Pass-Through, eArc, Bluetooth, Toslink, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com AVS Forum - YouTube Speaker Deals & Sales - Premium Home Audio | Klipsch Louis Rossmann - YouTube VCC Board Repairs – iPhone Microsoldering & Data Recovery Services The Secret Is Out! - TWiT.tv Watch Out for This Popular Venmo Money Scam Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel Cross-country storm to threaten travel headaches around Thanksgiving | AccuWeather AskTSA (@AskTSA) / Twitter Apple celebrates the holiday season - Apple How to stop syncing photos in camera roll..? - Microsoft Community Amazon.com: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone: Updated, Simplified and Revised for iOS 12: 9781731457943: DeMuro, Rich: Books You Can Never Have Enough Disco Lights! (Even in 2022) | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1945 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: UnifyMeeting.com code TECHGUY50 for subscription and code TECHGUY for displays cachefly.com

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1944

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 152:58


    Tech layoffs have begun in big tech companies. The fall of FTX. What alternatives to Slingbox are there right now? What to know about copyrighted music through YouTube. VR headset suggestions for kids. Why is my external monitor causing my application to crash when I plug it into my computer? Good big screen TVs for under 500 dollars. How can I update my older Macs to the newest operating systems? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Tech layoffs have begun at major tech companies: Meta has laid off over 10k+ workers & Twitter fired a large portion of its contract workers. The crypto market has taken a huge hit with the fall of FTX. Sam Abuelsamid and software-defined vehicles. Is there anything available that is comparable to Slingbox as Slingbox has ceased operations?? Can you convert iMessage messages to pdf files on Windows? What are the best options for iCloud subscriptions? What do I need to know about copywritten music on YouTube? Chris Marquardt and The Subject. What are some VR headset suggestions for kids? The DISH Anywhere app: an alternative to the Slingbox? Why is my external monitor causing an application to crash? Why am I getting an audible humming noise from my audio interface? Rod Pyle and the LOFTID mission. What are some 55" TVs for around 500 dollars? How can I update older Mac machines to the latest operating system? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1944 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: onlogic.com/TWIT Code Comments

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1943

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 164:10


    Finding a new cybersecurity provider. Cleaning a laser printer and looking at the pros and cons of switching to an InkJet printer. Spam call warnings. The benefits and downfalls of hosting your own password manager. Understanding how AirTag tracking works over Bluetooth. Using "Hey Siri" with more than one device. Remembering to reboot when troubleshooting tech problems. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Meta is killing Portal and both its unreleased smartwatches - The Verge Meta lays off 11,000 workers as it faces competition from TikTok - The Washington Post 2022 tech layoffs: The companies that have cut jobs this year Internet Security for Your Business Devices | Spectrum Business AVS Forum - YouTube How to Clean Your Laser Printer and Toner Cartridges - Toner Buzz Amazon.com: Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer Amazon.com: Epson EcoTank ET-3830 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer Comcast Rolls Out Nation's Largest Landline Voice Verified Caller ID Solution to Combat RobocallsCombating Spoofed Robocalls with Caller ID Authentication | Federal Communications Commission KeePass Password Safe pCloud - The Most Secure Cloud Storage Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel FTX says 'unauthorized transactions' drained millions from the exchange - The Verge After Binance deal fails, FTX cryptocurrency investors' money in limbo - The Washington Post Web3 is Going Just Great Amazon.com: LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker Apple wants to change Siri command to just 'Siri' - 9to5Mac Amazon Echo - SNL - YouTube Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support Hate The End of Daylight Savings Time? | Giz Wiz Biz 'I Had Never Seen Anything Like It Before': Steve Martin on the Spark That Led Him to Become One of the Top Collectors of Australian Indigenous Art | Artnet News Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1943 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsor: podium.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1942

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 160:13


    Apple wants to simplify Siri by taking "Hey" out of the trigger phrase, Elon Musk slashes Twitter staff, recovering an external hard drive with proprietary connections, stopping automatic Windows updates, spotting online scams, and more! Apple is reportedly working to simplify Siri's trigger phrase Twitter slashes its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform Can I open up a WD MyPassport external hard drive and still connect to Sata? Lucid UX 2.0 Lucid Air wheelbearings.media Airless Tires Why won't Congress make Daylight Saving Time permanent? Will TrueCrypt update automatically? VeraCrypt GRC InControl How to tell if a suspicous message is a scam Converting audio files Spotting Twitter scams Man busted in 2020 Twitter hack, bitcoin scam of Biden, Obama, Musk, Buffett accounts Astronomers have detected another 'planet killer' asteroid. Could we miss one coming our way? Space rock slams into Mars, forming a crater that revealed chunks of ice nytimes.com/wirecutter TP-Link AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit WiFi 5 Router- (Archer C7) UofSC discovery of widespread platinum may help solve Clovis people mystery Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1942 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: addigy.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1941

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 164:59


    Picking the right service to create a blog and website. Troubleshooting poor WiFi connectivity in a home. Finding an alternative to Helm's personal email server. Tips on finding travel deals. Finding a Windows laptop. Improving audio dialogue when watching film and TV. Troubleshooting an old installation of Microsoft Office on a modern MacBook. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo. Richie's Plank Experience on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus jack on Twitter Albert J. Dunlap - Wikipedia Astronomers Concerned About Candy Crush Drone Show Over NYC Night Sky WordPress.com: Fast, Secure Managed WordPress Hosting Blogger Website Builder — Create a Website in Minutes — Squarespace Tumblr AVS Forum - YouTube 6P Color TUF Gaming AX5400|WiFi Routers|ASUS Global Nighthawk R7000 Router | NETGEAR Wifi Analyzer - Apps on Google Play Helm Shutdown FAQ – Helm Support Facts about Google's acquisition of ITA Software Track flights & prices - Computer - Travel Help Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel The Beatles: Get Back (TV Mini Series 2021) - IMDb Lenovo ThinkCentre | M Series Desktop Computers | Lenovo US Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It) Shop Wireless Sound Bars & Home Theater Systems | VIZIO Install Office 2007 iWork - Apple Office 365 Login | Microsoft Office Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License (2-Pack) | StackSocial Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Based on OpenOffice - Compatible with Microsoft How to remove Search Marquis browser hijacker on Mac | Trend Micro Help Center Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1941 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: cachefly.com itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1940

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 149:20


    Why do my phone calls go to voicemail without any call notification coming through? What is Apple's Private Relay, and is it a suitable replacement for a VPN? Why is my audio coming from my phone so low? What's a better operating system for older laptops: Chrome OS or Linux? What to know about generating QR codes. What should you look for when selecting a USB extension cable for your devices? Why did my photos disappear in my text messages after transferring my data from one phone to another? Plus, conversations with Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle! Elon Musk and Twitter: what happens from here as Elon Musk officially buys Twitter. What's going on with my Samsung S10e? My calls are suddenly going to voicemail directly without any notification coming through. How does Apple's Private Relay feature work? My audio is coming in low through my Moto G7 phone speakers. How can I fix this? Is it better to run Chrome OS or a Linux operating system on older laptops? My phone number suddenly is no longer in service after porting it to another carrier. Chris Marquardt and Spooky Photography. What are phone permissions, and how does it work on Android? Generating QR codes correctly & safely. Is there a device to detect an item, such as a key fob? Rod Pyle and the independent study team on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). What kind of USB hub should I get for my computer? What to look for when picking out USB-C extension cables? Why did my photos disappear in my text messages when transferring data between my old Android phone to my new iPhone? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Chris Marquardt and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1940 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: onlogic.com/TWIT eightsleep.com/twit UnifyMeeting.com code TECHGUY

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1939

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 159:50


    Elon Musk owns Twitter... now what happens? Who is the real Chief TWiT? How to watch the World Series in 4K, what should I look for in a new laptop? Finding a Linux distro with customizable graphics drivers, setting up remote desktop for a small business, why you should bring your own charging brick when you travel, will a 5g phone get better reception when camping in remote areas? Leo's first impressions of the new Meta Quest Pro, wireless charging on the new iPhones, a useful travel charger from the GizWiz, and more! Welcome to hell, Elon - The Verge AVS Forum - YouTube How to watch the World Series in 4K | Digital Trends Dell XPS Laptops - Dell Laptops | Dell USA Laptops | Shop Laptops, 2 in 1s, & More | Lenovo US Legion 5 Series Laptops | Gaming Laptops | Lenovo US GitHub - Askannz/optimus-manager: A Linux program to handle GPU switching on Optimus laptops. Pop!_OS by System76 Get started with the macOS client | Microsoft Learn GRC | Port Authority, for Internet Port 3389 LogMeIn Remote Access | Secure Remote Software TeamViewer: The Remote Desktop Software Chrome Remote Desktop How to Use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection | PCMag Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel - 2013 Roadtrek For Sale - Roadtrek RVs Near Me - RV Trader Samsung Galaxy S9+ - Full phone specifications What is a Hotspot? Mobile WiFi, Portable Devices & More | T-Mobile Google Pixel 7 - Google Store Richie's Plank Experience on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus How to wirelessly charge your iPhone - Apple Support Anker Wireless Make MagSafe Yours | NOMAD MagSafe - All Accessories - Apple iMac 24-inch - Apple Tech Guy Labs | Giz Wiz Biz Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1939 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: addigy.com/twit noom.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1938

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 159:40


    Will the sale of Twitter go through with Elon Musk? How does one "use" Twitter? Why can't I access certain websites on my Chromebook? How do you send audio over Bluetooth & TV speakers at the same time? Why is my router acting up every hour? Where are my email attachments? What's a better phone operating system: Android or iOS? It depends. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! Will Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter actually go through? There's technology that lets you "speak" with passed relatives. Ads coming to the Apple App store starting October 25th. How do I use Twitter effectively? Sam Abuelsamid and dealing with dealerships. Issues accessing certain websites on old Chromebook laptops. Is there a way to safely use an old smartphone after its end-of-life support? How can you get audio to both your Bluetooth headphones & TV speakers at the same time? Chris Marquardt and fall weather. Why is my router cutting out every hour or so? When is it necessary to update drivers on your computer? Why does it seem more troublesome to move between Android phones than between Apple phones? Why are my email attachments disappearing from my emails? Rod Pyle and Elon Musk, Starlink, and Ukraine. Are there printers that produce the same quality photos one can get at a pharmacy? What other items should one get to that kind of quality photos? Android or iOS: which option is better? How easy is it to switch between the two? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1938 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: kolide.com/twit mintmobile.com/techguy

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1937

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 158:31


    ​Should you upgrade to the new iPads? What Mac mini should I get? Do I need a new Google account to set up a Chromebook? Setting up an email server, the right resolution to scan photos, drawing tablets for beginners, troubleshooting slow startups on Linux Mint. Round-up of this week's new iPad announcements What Mac-Mini should I get? Restoring iPad OS Setting up a Chromebook Setting up an email server Convert Flac to an Apple format The right resolution to scan paper photos Easier ways to search for a movie across different streaming services Finding a drawing tablet for a beginner Resources to learn about building a PC Playing YouTube on Dish's Hopper Troubleshooting slow startup on Linux Mint Make a Rukus - It's Musical Fun With The New RUKUSfx Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1937 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: nureva.com/twit cachefly.com

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1936

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 152:59


    Switching ISP & cellular providers as seamlessly as possible. Should I upload sensitive files to cloud providers such as Google Drive or iCloud? Why am I no longer receiving emails? What's an easy way to get rid of duplicate photos? Turning off voice assistant on your phone. Why did they stop making computer accelerators? How easy is it to regain access to a Google account that you're locked out of? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! AI-Generated Art & DALL-E 2. Changing ISP & cellular providers. Sam Abuelsamid and the VISION-S 02 & the Sony Honda Mobility company. Is it safe to upload sensitive files to servers like Google Drive or iCloud? Why did I stop getting emails? Chris Marquardt and light. Is there an easy way of getting rid of duplicate photos? Turning off Samsung Voice Assistant. A suggestion for a file recovery program from a previous episode. Switching from ink printers to laser printers. Regaining access to a camera system from a brand that's no longer in business. Rod Pyle & NASA's DART mission and the Orionid Meteor Shower. Why did they stop making computer accelerators? How can I regain access to my Google account? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1936 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: podium.com/twit shopify.com/twit

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1935

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 166:11


    Leo's thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 Pro, resetting your Mac password, Microsoft 365 alternatives, switching from Windows to Mac, recovering files from a hard drive that can't be mounted, how to improve your home network for Zoom meetings, and more. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo. Meta Quest Pro - costs $1,499 and ships October 25th Meta's Horizon Worlds legs video was a lie New Microsoft Surface devices - Surface Pro 9 lets you pick between Intel or Arm 5G Leo's thoughts on the Google Pixel 7 Pro How to reset your Mac login password when locked out Scott Wilkinson: TCL 6-Series TV - TCL's 85" TV with Mini-LED technology Microsoft Office vs. LibreOffice and other alternatives like Google Workspace, Google Docs, and Zoho WorkDrive Resources for transitioning to macOS from Windows Will Apple hold one more event in 2022? How to recover files from a hard drive with the 'click of death' Johnny Jet: The trend of blended travel or 'workcations' and how to avoid crowded airports How to troubleshoot a printer's poor print quality Running Windows 11 on a Mac with VirtualBox 7 Happy 34th birthday, IRC More hard drive recovery help: The format is unrecognizable How to cast media and screen share to an LG OLED TV and other smart TVs How to improve your internet connection to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and other virtual meetings DeBartolo: Xplora XGO 3 - 'Kid's First Smart Watch' Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1935 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsor: Ziprecruiter.com/techguy

    Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1934

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 145:37


    The browser, Brave, is starting to block annoying cookie consent banners. Why your external hard drive may not get detected by your computer. How do you hold onto a phone number when moving to another country? What can you do after your Facebook account gets deactivated? Why is there a loud humming noise coming from my laptop? What are some things you can do to speed up an older computer? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle! The Brave browser is starting to block annoying cookie consent banners. Why is my external drive not being detected by my computer? Sam Abuelsamid and the Ford Charge Station Pro. Is there a way to keep a phone number when moving to another country? Can it be ported? Google Pixel Watch, Pixel 7's announced this past week. What can I do after my Facebook account was accidentally & unrightfully disabled? Chris Marquardt and the EVIL assignment review. What's going to happen with Elon Musk & the Twitter acquisition? Why am I getting a humming noise from my laptop? Integrating your own router to an AT&T modem/router setup. Rod Pyle & the SpaceX Crew-5 mission. What can you do to improve & speed up older computers? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy/episodes/1934 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy Sponsors: UnifyMeeting.com code TECHGUY cachefly.com

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