Hands-On Tech (Video)

Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered. Submit your tech queries through email at HOT@twit.tv or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air! Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday.

HOT 239: Breathing New Life Into an Old Computer - Older Computer, New Life!

On Hands-On Tech, listener Ozzie asks Mikah Sargent how to repurpose a 2010 MacBook Pro so they can avoid recycling it. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer to hot@twit.tv. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

10-26
18:14

HOT 238: Organizing Home Videos with Facial Recognition - Sorting Old Videos With Modern Tech

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps out listener Mike with how to organize old videos based on the people in them. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

10-19
14:20

HOT 237: Recycling Old Computers - How to E-Waste Your Old iMac Properly

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a listener's question about disposing of their old iMac and the steps needed to do so. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

10-12
15:43

HOT 236: Switching Your Work Email to Gmail - Migrating Email Providers

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent describes how to easily migrate an email account to Gmail using Google Workspace. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

10-05
16:29

HOT 235: iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - What Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max Deliver On?

After a week of real-world use, Mikah Sargent shares his review of the iPhone 17 Pro Max on Hands-On Tech. He discusses whether the device lives up to the hype, what falls short, and whether it is worth upgrading to. Continue to send your questions to Mikah for the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

09-28
15:59

HOT 234: iPhone 17 Pro Max First Impressions - Apple's Crossbody Strap & TechWoven Case

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent got his hands on the new iPhone 17 Pro Max and shares his initial thoughts on the device and some of the new accessories Apple released! Send in your question for Mikah to answer! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

09-21
52:36

HOT 233: Using a Webcam at a Distance - Getting Your Webcam Working Over Long Distances

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Rich out with getting their webcam to work on their Mac Mni when the webcam is fairly far away from their computer Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

09-14
23:39

HOT 232: Enrolling in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates - Getting Windows 10's ESU

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah receives a question from Kevin about trying to enroll in the Extended Security Update program for Windows 10 and whether he can enroll using his Microsoft Rewards points. Also, Mikah receives some follow-ups from Heath and Jim! Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

09-07
22:25

HOT 231: KVM for MacBook Pros - KVM for Dual MacBook's

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps out Robert with trying find the right KVM to switch his keyboard and monitor setup between his two MacBook Pro's. Mikah gives his thoughts on KVMs and offers some suggestions for the setup Robert would like. Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

08-31
21:15

HOT 230: Cross-Platform Password Management - Picking the Right Password Manager

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps out viewer Jim with selecting a new password manager. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

08-24
14:22

HOT 229: Streaming Videos on a Hotel TV - Bring Your Favorite Media Wherever You Stay

On this week's Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps out Larry with devices to help cast his phone to a TV when on the road. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

08-17
15:19

HOT 228: De-Duping Photos on macOS - Removing Duplicate Photos on macOS

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Ryan find ways to remove duplicate photos automatically without wasting time manually removing them! Send in your questions for Mikah to answer on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

08-10
18:32

HOT 227: Using Older Windows Software on a Modern Mac - Running CS3 and Lightroom 3 on Newer Macs?

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a question from Joe about getting older software, like Adobe Photoshop CS3, to run on his new M4 MacBook Air. Mikah explains why you simply can't, but offers some suggestions that could work, while offering some modern alternatives to the older applications. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

08-03
15:25

HOT 226: Troubleshooting Google Drive Storage Space - Google Drive Storage Solutions

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Mike understand why his wife is still running out of space on her Google Drive after removing files and photos from it. Mikah explains why this could be happening and offers solutions to reclaim that precious storage space in the cloud. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

07-27
15:08

HOT 225: Can I Have My Emails Read Out Loud From My Phone? - Email Dictation On Your Mobile Device

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Bob's question about finding a way to have their emails dictated to them from their phone. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

07-20
15:14

HOT 224: Creating a Bootable Installer for macOS - How To Create a Bootable Installer

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Rick create a bootable installer for macOS. Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

07-13
18:00

HOT 223: Using Older Hardware on Newer Computers - Legacy Hardware Compatibility on 64-bit Systems

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps JP with solutions for continuing to use his professional photography equipment if he upgrades his older Mac running macOS Mojave to a newer Mac that doesn't support the older software needed to use the equipment. Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

07-06
17:23

HOT 222: Control an IR Tower Fan With an Apple Watch - Apple Watch Fan Control?

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a question from Dave about trying to control a fan from their Apple Watch. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

06-29
16:22

HOT 221: Installing Linux on an Older Laptop - Reviving Old Laptops With Linux

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent tackles a question from Casey about extending the life of their laptop by installing Linux on it! Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

06-22
18:50

HOT 220: Remapping Media Buttons on a TV Remote - Reprogramming Buttons

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

06-15
13:38

Jason Bag

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