Ask The Tech Guys (Video)

• Twitter's rebrand is the next stage in Elon Musk's vision for the company.
• With Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite dominance is raising global alarms.
• NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform.
• Uber's fatal self-driving car crash saga ends with the operator avoiding prison.
• The NSA is lobbying Congress to save a phone surveillance 'loophole'.
• What iPad should I upgrade to from the 6th generation iPad?
• How can I write a computer script to do a specific task within it?
• Mikah got his hands on the Bitzee toy after Dick DeBartolo showed it off in episode 1984.
• What's wrong with my printer?
• Can I isolate the iPad screen as its own video output to my streaming software?
• What is a good Linux OS for newer users to install on Chromebooks?
• Is there a way to have a backup cell provider if the power goes out in my area?
• What are some recommendations for a Wi-Fi extender? Is there an alternative solution to using a Wi-Fi extender?
• Is there an iPhone app to track my car maintenance over time?
• Are there external hard drives very close to Apple's internal SSD speeds that I can use without paying for more storage in a new Mac?
• Why should I update the firmware on my TV if I don't connect it to the internet?
• A caller calls in with a suggestion for the caller back in episode 1982 on re-sizing their photos in large batches using Adobe Lightroom.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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• Twitter's rebrand to X may actually be happening soon.
• Retrieval operation underway after hundreds of drones plunge into Melbourne's Yarra River.
• Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system.
• Can you transfer a Gmail account from a personal account to a business account?
• What can I do with my extra iPhone that I received from my insurance?
• Is it worth upgrading from an older Apple TV 4K to the current model of the 4K TV, or wait?
• What devices would be safe to bring to Defcon?
• Dick Debartolo and the Bitzee virutal pet.
• Are there "dumb" Smart 4K TVs one can buy?
• How can I deal with a computer virus on my computer?
• A caller calls in to add to the hearing aid discussion that has occurred throughout today's show.
• Am I being safe by adding my social security number to a dark-web monitoring service, such as Google One?
• How can I manage my battery's life span on my laptop?
• Am I being even safer when using NextDNS services ontop of using a VPN, or is it redundant?
• Is there a device similar to my Logitech Harmony Hub that will communicate with my Alexa Echo?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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• FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal.
• Here's what shoppers bought on Amazon Prime Day 2023.
• Is it worth upgrading my TV to a newer model?
• How can I record a documentary with today's available technology?
• Are there carriers that handle sim jacking better than the other?
• Rod Pyle and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission.
• What are my options for acquiring hearing aids?
• Is it a security risk to continue using a router whose firmware is outdated?
• Is Proton Pass a good choice of a password manager?
• Can I import my MP3s to my iPhone within Linux?
• How does Apple's Time Machine work when backing up my hard drive?
• Chris Marquardt and the Tasty Assignment review.
• Rosemary Orchard of iOS Today shares a shortcut that you can use to help re-size photos in large batches as a response to a caller from last week.
• Why is my printer not being detected on my network?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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• Meta launches Threads, a competitor to Twitter.
• Is there software to alter photos in large batches?
• Sam Abuelsamid and the autonomous self-driving vehicles.
• An update to Leo's six rules of security.
• Why can't I open my Lightroom Classic application and access my current catalog?
• Could Apple's Vision Pro headset work with a Bluetooth keyboard?
• How can I maintain my ring activity streak on my Apple Watch when traveling overseas?
• A librarian calls in to talk about how you can improve your searching when using Google.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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• Some US cities are replacing 4th of July fireworks with environmentally friendly drones.
• Twitter limits the number of tweets users can read amid extended outages.
• Do I need any security programs for my router?
• How can I revive my old laptop?
• Who are VPNs for?
• Leo reviews the Denon PerL Pro.
• Why can't I play Dolby Atmos music from my iPhone through my speakers?
• What are my options to back up sensitive personal data to the cloud?
• Johnny Jet and international eSims.
• How can I save files to my iCloud without them saving on my phone or Mac?
• Do you need an antivirus program for Mac, and how can I update my photos on my Mac to have the correct data?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Johnny Jet

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• Vidcon was this past week.
• Why am I getting a mix of different languages in my Windows applications?
• Can you use a Bluetooth transmitter with an old record turntable?
• How can I put the latest version of the Android operating system on my old smartphones?
• Dick DeBartolo and the 132-hole bubble machine.
• Are these USB-C to headphone adapters good enough since most smartphones don't have a headphone jack?
• How can I easily make a video of life memories for a senior family member?
• Why is my wired internet slower than my wireless?
• What's the best way to manage all my photos on my smartphone/computer?
• Leo reviews the new Google Pixel tablet.
• Is there a way to load my images more quickly on my website?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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• Leo got the new 15" MacBook Air and gives his first impressions of the device.
• Steve Huffman and the Reddit revolt.
• What must I do to protect my personal data after a data breach?
• What's the easiest way to start a podcast?
• How can I make sense of the Apple error messages?
• Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO/UAP Report.
• Why does Leo dislike using the hibernate or sleep functionality on Windows?
• As a first-time cellphone owner, what should I do next with my iPhone?
• Chris Marquardt and the Dull assignment review.
• What exactly is artificial intelligence?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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• Apple announced the Vision Pro AR headset at WWDC23.
• It's the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking film Jurassic Park.
• Why are subreddits like r/iPhone going private?
• Why am I getting a bluescreen of death (BSOD) on my computer?
• Can I use an AR/VR headset while visually impaired?
• Sam Abuelsamid and the Combined Charging System.
• Is the Kindle Oasis good for my elderly parents?
• What kind of jobs should I look out for after getting my IT cert?
• What is some good cellular coverage for when I travel to Japan? And is it safe for me to enter my password in my password manager while on open WiFi?
• Can I charge my eBike at EV charging stations?
• How should I back up my hard drive?
• How can I run modern browsers on my 2008 iMac?
• Why is the wrong album art popping up on my Apple Music app?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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• 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

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• 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

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