Ask The Tech Guys (Video)

• 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

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• 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 Ballecer 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

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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

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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

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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. - Vox
• Twitter's suspension of journalists sets 'dangerous precedent', UN warns | Twitter | The Guardian
• Elon Musk's Twitter blocked links to rival Mastodon. That could raise alarms among regulators | CNN Business
• Home - Serving the Flight Tracking Enthusiast - ADS-B Exchange
• Report: Apple bows out of Sunday Ticket talks, leaving Amazon and Google as the finalists - ProFootballTalk
• Iger Expectations & the ESPN X Factor - Puck
• Tom Lehrer Songs – Songs and Lyrics by Tom Lehrer
• AVS Forum
• Tech Talk with Scott Wilkinson Episode 16: Home Theater Case Studies | AVS Forum
• ACTIVATION Archives | Mint Mobile
• Airplane Geeks Podcast - The weekly podcast that explores and expands your passion for aviation.
• Flightradar24: Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map
• Today in History - December 17 | Library of Congress
• Wildcat banking - Wikipedia
• Google Chromebooks - Laptops, Detachables and Tablets
• Here's How to Guarantee Airport Parking So You Aren't Left Scrambling As You Begin Your Holiday Travels - JohnnyJet.com
• Flight Availability | Upgrades | Frequent Flyer Information
• Flighty — A new way to track flights
• Canon Support for CanoScan LiDE 220 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.
• CanoScan LiDE 220 Manual
• Scan a document or picture - Microsoft Support
• Install and use a scanner in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
• macOS Ventura Scanner Software | VueScan Scanner Software
• Set Up Alexa Devices to Use AT&T NumberSync - AT&T Wireless Customer Support
• Amazon.com: Introducing Verizon Number Share calls with Alexa: Alexa Skills
• Verizon Number Share: Use Your Smartwatch to Make Calls Without Your Phone
• Use HomePod for phone calls - Apple Support
• Make carrier calls on Google Nest or Google Home speakers and displays - Android - Google Nest Help
• Using Easy Mode on my Samsung Phone | Samsung Australia
• Simple Launcher ( Big Launcher - Apps on Google Play
• BIG Launcher - Apps on Google Play
• Elder Launcher (Home screen fo - Apps on Google Play
• The 7 Best Simple Android Launchers for Seniors
• Square COB LED Flashlight? Yep, I bought 3 of them! Plus a really weird one. | Giz Wiz Biz
• A Brief History of Mad Magazine | Mental Floss

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, Rich DeMuro, and Dick DeBartolo

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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

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• 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

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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

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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 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

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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

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