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Tech experts Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent team up to answer all of your burning tech questions. From the latest gadgets to tried-and-true tech tips, Leo & Mikah have the knowledge and expertise to help you get the most out of your technology. So whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, join Leo and Mikah each week for a fun and informative look at the world of technology. Call in with your live questions from 11 am-2 pm PT every Sunday at call.twit.tv. Get ready to level up your tech game! Records live Sunday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 18:00 UTC. read less

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1954
19-12-2022
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1954
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/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1954 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor:cachefly.com
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1953
18-12-2022
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1953
Using Wine or a virtual box to run Windows on Linux. The correct network settings for a new Mint Mobile phone. Building a home theater from scratch. Understanding ADS-B. Deciding between a Chromebook and an iPad for secure online banking. Troubleshooting a vintage Canon scanner. Using an Echo with a Verizon or AT&T phone number. Finding an Android launcher designed for the elderly. Leo's thoughts on modern cars no longer offering support for AM radio. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.Elon Musk didn't ban journalists for doxxing. He did it because he can. - VoxTwitter's suspension of journalists sets 'dangerous precedent', UN warns | Twitter | The GuardianElon Musk's Twitter blocked links to rival Mastodon. That could raise alarms among regulators | CNN BusinessHome - Serving the Flight Tracking Enthusiast - ADS-B ExchangeReport: Apple bows out of Sunday Ticket talks, leaving Amazon and Google as the finalists - ProFootballTalkIger Expectations & the ESPN X Factor - PuckTom Lehrer Songs – Songs and Lyrics by Tom LehrerAVS ForumTech Talk with Scott Wilkinson Episode 16: Home Theater Case Studies | AVS ForumACTIVATION Archives | Mint MobileAirplane Geeks Podcast - The weekly podcast that explores and expands your passion for aviation.Flightradar24: Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker MapToday in History - December 17 | Library of CongressWildcat banking - WikipediaGoogle Chromebooks - Laptops, Detachables and TabletsHere's How to Guarantee Airport Parking So You Aren't Left Scrambling As You Begin Your Holiday Travels - JohnnyJet.comFlight Availability | Upgrades | Frequent Flyer InformationFlighty — A new way to track flightsCanon Support for CanoScan LiDE 220 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.CanoScan LiDE 220 ManualScan a document or picture - Microsoft SupportInstall and use a scanner in Windows 10 - Microsoft SupportmacOS Ventura Scanner Software | VueScan Scanner SoftwareSet Up Alexa Devices to Use AT&T NumberSync - AT&T Wireless Customer SupportAmazon.com: Introducing Verizon Number Share calls with Alexa: Alexa SkillsVerizon Number Share: Use Your Smartwatch to Make Calls Without Your PhoneUse HomePod for phone calls - Apple SupportMake carrier calls on Google Nest or Google Home speakers and displays - Android - Google Nest HelpUsing Easy Mode on my Samsung Phone | Samsung AustraliaSimple Launcher ( Big Launcher - Apps on Google PlayBIG Launcher - Apps on Google PlayElder Launcher (Home screen fo - Apps on Google PlayThe 7 Best Simple Android Launchers for SeniorsSquare COB LED Flashlight? Yep, I bought 3 of them! Plus a really weird one. | Giz Wiz BizA Brief History of Mad Magazine | Mental Floss Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, Rich DeMuro, 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/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1953 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor:noom.com/twit
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1951
11-12-2022
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1951
ChatGPTTwitter is selling office supplies from its San Francisco HQ to the highest bidder | FortuneHeritage Global Partners | Twitter: Online Auction Sale Featuring Surplus Corporate Office Assets of Twitter!Tesla calls self-driving technology 'failure,' not fraud - Los Angeles TimesAVS Forum - YouTubeTechtool Pro 16 - MicromatGigapanPlume SuperPods With Wi-Fi 6 Review: Adaptive Cloud Mesh | WIREDPlume HomePassJim Salter | Ars TechnicaChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for DialogueWhy International Travelers Should Follow President Biden's Valuable Advice in Welcome Home Speech to Brittney Griner - JohnnyJet.comViral Video of a Baggage Handler Violently Slamming Luggage Down Will Make You a Better Traveler - Here's How - JohnnyJet.comJaw-Dropping Video: Danny MacAskill's Postcard from San Francisco is a Work of AwesomenessCanon Support for imageFORMULA DR-5010C Color Production Scanner | Canon U.S.A., Inc.Your Devices – gracedigitalhttps://new.twit.am/radio/8000/listenIdeaPad Flex 5 (14") | Flexible 14" 2-in-1 Laptop | Lenovo USLenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Repair - iFixitHow to fix Flex 15 touch screen issue after Windows 10 upgrade - Lenovo Support USAlexa TogetherLink Alexa with Your AT&T or Verizon Mobile Number - Amazon Customer ServiceAura Frames | The Best Digital Picture FrameONEPLUS 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 SlateSTM 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 & AccessoriesDanigh-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 ChargeBack up and restore data or files on your Galaxy deviceSMS Backup & Restore - Apps on Google PlayHere'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/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1951 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor:addigy.com/twit
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1950
05-12-2022
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1950
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 reviewWhat 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/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1950 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors:itpro.tv/twit promo code TWIT30UnifyMeeting.com code TECHGUY50 for subscription and code TECHGUY for displaysonlogic.com/TWIT
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1949
04-12-2022
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1949
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 Johnny Jet and Dick Debartolo.Veriforever - a personalized plaque to commemorate your Twitter verificationAmazon Alexa is a "colossal failure," on pace to lose $10 billion this year | Ars TechnicaMastodon Help - Guide - Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen - Apple SupportUISP 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 DialogueRadioLabs - The Wireless and Radio Experts - RadioLabsHardball: How Politics Is Played, Told by One Who Knows the Game: Matthews, Chris: 9780684845593: Amazon.com: BooksArlo Go 2 versus Eufy 4G Starlight: LTE camera head-to-head - The VergeArlo Go 2 Wireless Security Camera with LTE & Wi-Fi Connectivity | ArloBen Franklin effect - WikipediaJohnny Jet | Simplify your TravelYAY! American Airlines Brings Back Its Best Online Booking Feature -eero Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11ax Ethernet Wireless Router - Walmart.com $119.99Informed Delivery - Mail & Package Notifications | USPSPlay background sounds on iPhone to mask environmental noise - Apple SupportMonitor your environmental noise exposure with Apple Watch - Apple SupportBoot Camp Assistant User Guide for Mac - Apple SupportStableDiffusion can generate an image on Apple Silicon Macs in under 18 seconds, thanks to new optimizations in macOS 13.1 - 9to5MacTech 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/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1949 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors:Melissa.com/twitnureva.com/twitcachefly.com
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1948
28-11-2022
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1948
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/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1948 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors:noom.com/twitZiprecruiter.com/techguy
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1947
27-11-2022
Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1947
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, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.Foxconn protests: iPhone factory offers to pay its workers to quit and leave Zhengzhou campus | CNN BusinessiPhone Delivery Delays Weigh on Apple Ahead of Holiday Season (AAPL) - BloombergElon Musk says Twitter will manually verify accounts again - The VergeElon 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?" / TwitterRobocall-Enabling Provider Gets the Digital Death Penalty From the FCC | PCMagFCC Seeks to Fill Challenging Gap in STIR/SHAKEN Robocall Defenses | Federal Communications CommissionHow to Send Your Own Message to the iPad on Artemis 1 As It Orbits the Moon - The Mac ObserverCallisto | Lockheed MartinDebut 2.0 Series | ELACPassword Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1PasswordAVS Forum - YouTubeMerry TubaChristmas Los AngelesWhy Facebook may ask you to upload an ID | Facebook Help CenterSSL Certificate Checker - Diagnostic Tool | DigiCert.comHide your sensitive photos & videos - Google Photos HelpL0phtCrack - WikipediaYubico | YubiKey Strong Two-Factor AuthenticationJohnny Jet | Simplify your Travel -Change Privacy & Security settings on Mac - Apple SupportFix User's Folder not Show Up/Disappearing in Windows 10 Error – EaseUSHow to Recover Your Lost Windows 10 User ProfileWindows 10's missing profile bug seems to have made a return - MSPoweruserNaval Tactical Data System - WikipediaNETGEAR Powerline 2000 + Extra Outlet PLP2000-100PAS - Best BuyWhat Is Powerline Networking and How Do You Use It? | Digital TrendsPowerline | TP-LinkRadioLabs - The Wireless and Radio Experts - RadioLabsFun Fidgets! Some in the Fidget Advent Calendar & More Just Jammed In A Box! | Giz Wiz BizDick 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/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/1947 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors:eightsleep.com/twitaddigy.com/twit