Ask The Tech Guys (Video)

Understanding and using Mastodon. Using a third-party repair service to fix a third-gen iPad. Saving contacts on iOS via the Mail app. Avoiding scams and phishing attempts on Venmo. Thoughts on TikTok data privacy. Disabling photo auto-syncing with Microsoft OneDrive. Understanding the benefits of paying for email. Exploring a complex phishing attempt with free physical hardware. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

• Hundreds of Twitter employees resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum - The Verge
• CBS News Pauses Twitter Posts 'In Light of Uncertainty' Over Platform - Variety
• Mastodon Help - Guide
• Fedi.Tips – An Unofficial Guide to Mastodon and the Fediverse
• Monoprice SB-300 Virtual Dolby Atmos 2.0Ch Soundbar, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Passthrough, eARC, Bluetooth, Optical, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com
• Monoprice SB-600 Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Wireless Surround Speakers, 2 HDMI Inputs, 4K HDR/DV Pass-Through, eArc, Bluetooth, Toslink, Coax, Remote - Monoprice.com
• AVS Forum - YouTube
• Speaker Deals & Sales - Premium Home Audio | Klipsch
• Louis Rossmann - YouTube
• VCC Board Repairs – iPhone Microsoldering & Data Recovery Services
• The Secret Is Out! - TWiT.tv
• Watch Out for This Popular Venmo Money Scam
• Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel
• Cross-country storm to threaten travel headaches around Thanksgiving | AccuWeather
• AskTSA (@AskTSA) / Twitter
• Apple celebrates the holiday season - Apple
• How to stop syncing photos in camera roll..? - Microsoft Community
• Amazon.com: 101 Handy Tech Tips for the iPhone: Updated, Simplified and Revised for iOS 12: 9781731457943: DeMuro, Rich: Books
• You Can Never Have Enough Disco Lights! (Even in 2022) | Giz Wiz Biz

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Mikah Sargent, Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

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Tech layoffs have begun in big tech companies. The fall of FTX. What alternatives to Slingbox are there right now? What to know about copyrighted music through YouTube. VR headset suggestions for kids. Why is my external monitor causing my application to crash when I plug it into my computer? Good big screen TVs for under 500 dollars. How can I update my older Macs to the newest operating systems? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

• Tech layoffs have begun at major tech companies: Meta has laid off over 10k+ workers & Twitter fired a large portion of its contract workers.
• The crypto market has taken a huge hit with the fall of FTX.
• Sam Abuelsamid and software-defined vehicles.
• Is there anything available that is comparable to Slingbox as Slingbox has ceased operations??
• Can you convert iMessage messages to pdf files on Windows? What are the best options for iCloud subscriptions?
• What do I need to know about copywritten music on YouTube?
• Chris Marquardt and The Subject.
• What are some VR headset suggestions for kids?
• The DISH Anywhere app: an alternative to the Slingbox?
• Why is my external monitor causing an application to crash?
• Why am I getting an audible humming noise from my audio interface?
• Rod Pyle and the LOFTID mission.
• What are some 55" TVs for around 500 dollars?
• How can I update older Mac machines to the latest operating system?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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Finding a new cybersecurity provider. Cleaning a laser printer and looking at the pros and cons of switching to an InkJet printer. Spam call warnings. The benefits and downfalls of hosting your own password manager. Understanding how AirTag tracking works over Bluetooth. Using "Hey Siri" with more than one device. Remembering to reboot when troubleshooting tech problems. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

• Meta is killing Portal and both its unreleased smartwatches - The Verge
• Meta lays off 11,000 workers as it faces competition from TikTok - The Washington Post
• 2022 tech layoffs: The companies that have cut jobs this year
• Internet Security for Your Business Devices | Spectrum Business
• AVS Forum - YouTube
• How to Clean Your Laser Printer and Toner Cartridges - Toner Buzz
• Amazon.com: Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer
• Amazon.com: Epson EcoTank ET-3830 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer
• Comcast Rolls Out Nation's Largest Landline Voice Verified Caller ID Solution to Combat RobocallsCombating Spoofed Robocalls with Caller ID Authentication | Federal Communications Commission
• KeePass Password Safe
• pCloud - The Most Secure Cloud Storage
• Johnny Jet | Simplify your Travel
• FTX says 'unauthorized transactions' drained millions from the exchange - The Verge
• After Binance deal fails, FTX cryptocurrency investors' money in limbo - The Washington Post
• Web3 is Going Just Great
• Amazon.com: LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker
• Apple wants to change Siri command to just 'Siri' - 9to5Mac
• Amazon Echo - SNL - YouTube
• Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support
• Hate The End of Daylight Savings Time? | Giz Wiz Biz
• 'I Had Never Seen Anything Like It Before': Steve Martin on the Spark That Led Him to Become One of the Top Collectors of Australian Indigenous Art | Artnet News

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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