Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)

The Justice Department is taking Google to court over whether Google has illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. Apple announced new iPhones this past week: should you upgrade to the iPhone 15 / 15 Pro? Plus, Rod Pyle stops by the show to talk about NASA's UFO report that came out. U.S. blasts Google over paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were announced at Apple's event this past Tuesday. How do I transfer the data from my old iPhone to my new one? Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO Report. A caller wonders why people don't acknowledge that Apple helped invent USB-C when Apple officially switched from lightning to USB-C with their latest iPhones. What's better to upgrade to from an older iPhone: the iPhone 14 or iPhone 15? Mikah shares his thoughts on what to consider when making that decision. Is there a good widget to install on my Windows machine to watch stock prices? Why is my Pixel 6 not staying connected to my WiFi network? A recommendation for having your headphones & speakers operate simultaneously. Why did all my files get converted to a .rar file after cloning my hard drive? 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/1992 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Elon Musk's new biography from Walter Isaacson came out recently with some interesting information about Musk & Tesla. Is upgrading to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro from the 1st generation worth it? And why is my IP address showing me in a different location than where I am? Takeaways from a new Elon Musk biography: Ukraine, Trump and more. North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day. 5th Circuit rules Biden administration violated First Amendment. Why is my internet connection so bad, and can I do anything to improve it? Should I return my mechanical keyboard? How easy is it to replace the switches in it? Is upgrading my 1st gen AirPods Pro to the 2nd generation worth it Sam Abuelsamid and Elon Musk's biography. Why are my Echo devices randomly switching to my guest network on my eero network? How do I unlock my SIM card? Why is my IP address showing me in a different location? Why are my podcasts not staying synced with my iPhone and Apple Watch? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guest: Sam Abuelsamid 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/1991 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY Miro.com/podcast

Microsoft is killing WordPad after 28 years. Is there a workaround for using unsupported printers on a Chromebook? Should you switch to wireless charging? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about Oppenheimer and its dialogue, and Johnny Jet shares how he saved on his Spectrum bill!  Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows after 28 years. Apple's September 12th event: iPhone 15 with a USB-C port. Driverless taxis blocked ambulance and patient later died, San Francisco Fire Dept. says. SpaceX sending iPhone Emergency SOS satellites to space. Caltech drops calculus, chemistry, physics course requirements for admission. What is the easiest way to pair your headphones to a TV? How can I fix my old laser printer? Are there any workarounds to setting up unsupported printers on Chromebooks? Where is Linux storing my applications on the hard drive? Scott Wilkinson and Oppenheimer's dialogue. Why are my IR remotes and receivers not working? What should one consider when installing in-home internet for a first-time home buyer? What are some recommendations for DVRs with cable? Johnny Jet and how to save on your Spectrum bill & Google's flight price guarantee. Should I switch to wireless charging my devices rather than continue using wired cables? 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/1990 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT lectricebikes.com

Will Apple's Boot Camp work on newer Mac computers? Dick DeBartolo shares the newer cover of the upcoming Mad Magazine and shares the Double Bubble Blaster. Which older iPhones will be supported with the upcoming iOS 17? Plus, some really geeky questions from callers!  The Silicon Valley elite who want to build a city from scratch. Fifth Circuit says law enforcement doesn't need warrants to search phones at the border. YouTube is testing a much smaller 'Skip Ads' button. Can I still run Boot Camp on newer Mac computers? What's the best way to convert my HDMI 2.0 signal to a 2.1 signal? Dick DeBartolo and the Double Bubble Blaster. How can I transfer files between two Linux servers? Will the upcoming iOS 17 support my older iPhone? Sam Abuelsamid and EV batteries. How do you backup a website hosted on Amazon Web Services before taking it offline? Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Sam Abuelsamid 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/1989 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: cachefly.com

Leo and Mikah answer whether you should let AI do your taxes; Rod Pyle stops by to talk about what happened with the Luna-25 spacecraft mission; and what are some excellent cloud services to back up your files that won't break the bank!  Microsoft to hold 'special event' in New York City on September 21st. Canada demands Meta lift news ban to allow wildfire info sharing. "WD refused to answer our questions about its self-wiping SanDisk SSDs." How can I stop my audiobook from starting to playback whenever my Bluetooth earbuds connect to my phone? What are the best travel routers? Is there a password manager that can store the login info on my pc but allows me to sync via Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi? Can I get AI to do my taxes? How can I move my emails to another service but keep my domain? Rod Pyle and Russia's Luna-25 Spacecraft. What's the best email program to manage all my email accounts under one roof? Also, what's a great budget professional camera? A caller calls back in with a follow-up to their previous question about copying files from their Mac hard drive. Chris Marquardt and the review of the crowded assignment What are good cloud services to back up many video files cheaply? Where can I get started to stay up to date with AI? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle 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/1988 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Get ready to boost your tech know-how as we tackle a range of fascinating topics on Ask The Tech Guys! Tune in as we unpack everything from extending your home Wi-Fi network to a barn and small office, building a monster workstation PC for Unreal Engine, Leo's review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and more. An Apple malware-flagging tool is 'trivially' easy to bypass Music labels sue Internet Archive over digitized record collection The CNET lesson: Content pruning Is dumb for news content, don't do it Apple Mail: crashes after downloading emails from Spectrum Troubleshooting Apple Mail crashing with Spectrum How to extend your home Wi-Fi network to a garden office or shed Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review Issues copying files between Windows and Mac and iCloud interference Good keyboards for Mac Router recommendations and Thread technology discussion Building a workstation PC for Unreal Engine Privacy in smart homes: Nest and Eve Open-source home automation software Home Assistant and WiFi extenders 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/1987 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: mylio.com/TWIT GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY

Elon Musk's 'fund your legal bill' tweet is a brand new level of BS. Google is offering an on-campus hotel 'special' to help lure workers back to the office. NASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence. Claimed superconductor LK-99 is an online sensation — but replication efforts fall short. Google is making it easier to remove your private information from Search. What earbuds do Leo & Mikah recommend that are waterproof and great for swimming? Can I add a number sequence on my pictures as I take them with a smartphone or camera? Scott Wilkinson and why there aren't more HDMI ports on TVs. What will be new with the iPhone's released later this year? What is the best way to learn Excel nowadays? Can you pause and play videos from a Mac computer with the Apple Watch? Johnny Jet and sleeping at airports. Also, Johnny has a question! He's wondering why his laptop's battery is not charging after installing a replacement battery some time ago. Is the Lenovo Nano laptop a good choice for basic computing needs, such as using Microsoft 365? 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/1986 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast lectricebikes.com fastmail.com/twit

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 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/1985 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: cachefly.com

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 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/1984 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: drinkAG1.com/techguy meraki.cisco.com/twit

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 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/1983 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY

Digitizing VHS tapes, improving cellular service at home, avoiding email spam, and your calls. Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Chris Marquardt Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Bandwidth for the Tech Guy podcast is provided by CacheFly. Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/996 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys

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 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/1982 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: Miro.com/podcast

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 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/1981 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsor: lectricebikes.com

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 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/1980 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT fastmail.com/twit GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT cachefly.com

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 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/1979 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: fastmail.com/twit drata.com/twit lectricebikes.com Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY

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 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/1978 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: Brooklinen.com Use Code TECHGUY Melissa.com/twit canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT Miro.com/podcast

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 drinkAG1.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