Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)

WWDC is this Monday. What will Apple announce at the event? Reddit is charging for API access. With this API change, many subreddits are going dark to protest how this will affect 3rd party apps. How can I delete my emails permanently from my Yahoo account? A caller suggests how Susan from last week can shoot their family reunion interview. Scott Wilkinson stops by to share some updates with him and his Club TWiT exclusive show, Home Theater Geeks! A caller shares an excellent option for tracking your family heritage on the Mac. Leo demos some notetaking apps & devices like the Amazon Kindle Scribe. Johnny Jet and saving on car rentals & a new scam targeting seniors. Why can't I print things from my smartphone or Chromebook? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 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/1977 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit lectricebikes.com GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Apple's $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved. Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for President on Twitter: it didn't go well. Apple's 'My Photo Stream' service shutting down in July 2023. Elon Musk's Neuralink wins FDA approval for human study of brain implants. Why is the text on my 2017 iMac display so small? How do I obtain a TLS/SSL certificate? What's the best way to record a family reunion interview? Dick DeBartolo and the ZVOX Speaker & Bryte Balance Smart Bed Mattress What are some recommendations for a smart countertop oven? How can I segment my internet? Netflix might ruin password sharing for everyone. What happens with quarantined malware when you uninstall a trial of anti-virus software? What's happening with my Google Mini? What are Leo's recommendations for DSLR cameras? What are some good studio speaker monitors for home use? Why is my camera not focusing correctly on action shots? 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/1976 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT lookout.com athleticgreens.com/techguy cachefly.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Triangulation / 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

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

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

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 GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT