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Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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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! And keep an ear out for guest experts who drop by to share their specialized tech wisdom. 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 from 11 am to 2 pm PT to be part of a show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence! New episodes every Sunday.

854 - HOT 191: Moving From Windows to Mac - dd Command, Kindle Sync, Hotspots
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  • 854 - HOT 191: Moving From Windows to Mac - dd Command, Kindle Sync, Hotspots

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers questions such as about a feature in Linux that can allow you to cut and paste your entire drive, about passkeys and multiple accounts on the same website, and Mikah helps a listener with the process of transferring from working on a Windows machine to a Mac mini.

    Ole is looking for a feature that would allow him to move his Linux system and files from one drive to another without having to reinstall the operating system. Kevin is wondering if you can log into a website using passkeys if you have multiple accounts on that website. Gary has a follow-up to Mark's question about Kindle Sync from last week that could be useful for them. Ronald is planning to switch from his Dell Windows 10 computer to the new M4 Mac mini and has a slew of questions about when he will make the switch, from which Mac mini configuration he should go with, to using external drives with the computer, and which Thunderbolt hub Mikah recommends as well. And Stephen provides a follow-up on the question about smartphone hotspots from a few episodes ago, involving Jon's problem getting older hardware to connect to his iPhone hotspot.

    Remember 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

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    Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - 49min
  • 853 - HOT 190: Operating Systems & Passkeys Follow-Up - Kindle Sync, WiFi Connectivity, Location Settings

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah continues to answer more of your questions, such as why Kindle books may not stay in sync between different devices, why you can't reconnect to your WiFi network after losing connection, and how you can get a reminder or a list to open up for you when walking into specified locations.

    Mark has a Kindle device and the Kindle app on several Apple devices. However when Mark reads a book in Kindle, his progress within the app doesn't stay synced between his Kindle device and apps. What can Mark do to fix the issue? John has used Windows 10 for a long time and doesn't want to upgrade to Windows 11. With Windows 10 going out of support soon, he's looking for alternatives to Windows that can run Microsoft Office that isn't Mac OS. When Dylan loses connection to his WiFi network on his Windows 11 laptop, he can't reconnect unless he restarts the PC. He's looked around for possible solutions and came across others having similar issues, even with Windows 10, and is looking for any insight from Mikah into troubleshooting the problem. Robby wants to know if there's a way to get their iPhone to send a reminder or a list that opens up when they walk into specific locations, such as a Best Buy or a grocery store. Steven asks a question related to last week's show about Passkeys and how he views them as a complicated, poorly thought-out plan. Should Steven wait to switch over to using Passkeys until things are better figured out with Passkey? And Todd follows up with their question about passkeys from last week's show.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 50min
  • 852 - HOT 189: What Are Passkeys? - Google Maps, Roku vs Fire TV, Pixel 9

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers questions about adjusting a setting within the Google Maps app, whether there's a difference in audio and video quality between a Roku TV and an Amazon Fire stick, what music players will work for Android to play all the songs of an individual artist, getting legacy hardware to connect to an iPhone hotspot, and what passkeys are!

    Martin-Guy is a retired cyclist who uses Google Maps while cycling. However, the cycling times reference speed within the app is too fast for him. He's looking for a way to adjust that setting if possible or if there's an alternative app he can use that would allow him to make such an adjustment. Michael owns a 4K TCL Roku TV and the most recent Amazon Fire TV Stick. Is there a difference in audio or video quality between the Roku TV and the Amazon Fire TV Stick? Lane just got a Pixel 9 Pro and stores his music in a folder on the device. He uses an app called Musicolet as his player and wants to know if there's a way to play all the songs of a selected artist in shuffle mode or if there's another app that can do this. Jon is trying to connect older "legacy" hardware to his iPhone hotspot but is having trouble doing this and wonders if Mikah knows of any tricks to get this older hardware to connect to the hotspot. Todd has heard Mikah talk about Passkeys on the TWiT network many times in the past. However, he doesn't understand what a passkey is and asks Mikah for any insight he can share about passkeys.

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 49min
  • 851 - HOT 188: Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 App & VPNs - Duplicate Files, Cloud Storage, Apple Music

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers questions about Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 WARP app and VPNs, whether there's a program to help remove duplicate music files on a computer, and the best cloud storage option for a viewer!

    Susan writes in, asking if Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 + WARP app could work as a VPN. D A is looking for an application that can find and remove duplicate music files on their computer and play his music continuously off his computer & a USB drive. Tshepo is using their iPad Pro with a MacBook Air using Duet Display but is looking for a way to prevent the MacBook from charging the iPad while connected. Jason has multiple cloud storage solutions and wants to trim them down to just one offering. He's also looking for an easy way to transfer the files from one cloud provider to another when consolidating. Andrius will soon be getting an iCloud subscription and understands that iCloud only syncs the Desktop and Documents folders. He wants to know if he moves his Music folder into one of those folders, is there a way to keep the playlists he has set up in Apple Music intact?

    Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 35min
  • 850 - HOT 187: AirTag Notifications, Disk Images, DNS Network Filtering, VPN Myths - Your Tech Questions Answered

    From transferring data between external hard drives to setting up content filtering on your home network, Mikah provides expert advice and step-by-step guidance to help you solve your tech problems. He also delves into the world of AirTags, offering tips on how to make the most of their notification features, and discusses the pros and cons of using Yahoo for email.

    • Transferring data from an old external hard drive to a new one and syncing with Google Drive/Photos. Mikah suggests creating a disk image using Disk Utility on Mac for easy data migration.

    • Setting up AirTag notifications for a lost purse. Mikah walks through adjusting Find My notification settings and creating an automation in Shortcuts to announce notifications when Driving Focus is turned on.

    • Filtering content on a home network without built-in router features. Mikah recommends using NextDNS to block certain sites, ads, and trackers.

    • The drawbacks of using Yahoo for email, including security concerns due to the company's history of changing ownership and lack of user support.

    • Using Telegram safely and whether a VPN is necessary. Mikah clarifies that Telegram doesn't expose your IP address any more than other apps, and using a VPN is a personal choice for masking your IP across all internet activities.

    Host: Mikah Sargent

    Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Sun, 20 Oct 2024 - 44min
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