Episodes

  • HOT 205: Malware Prevention on Mac - Do You Need Malware Protection For Your Mac?
    Mar 2 2025

    In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a classic question for viewers: Do I really need malware protection for my Mac computer? Also, Glenn writes in to follow up on his concerns about Siri being activated in different rooms within his house!

    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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    14 mins
  • HOT 204: iTunes on Windows - iTunes Not Recognizing iPhone on Windows PC!
    Feb 23 2025

    On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Jerry, who is experiencing issues getting iTunes to recognize their iPhone 16 on their Windows PC.

    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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    12 mins
  • HOT 203: Voice Acting Setup & Gear - Getting Started With Voice Acting
    Feb 16 2025

    In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent addresses a question from listener Faye about the setup they should go with to start with voice acting, covering how one should approach getting into voice acting and providing some resources for Faye to look into.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer at hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    15 mins
  • HOT 202: Stop Devices from Listening for Keyword Activations - Halt Devices From Listening In
    Feb 9 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, host Mikah Sargent addresses a listener's concern about their Apple devices seemingly listening to conversations in their office and offers a few way to disable this functionality.

    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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    10 mins
  • HOT 201: "Hey Siri" Activations - Managing Siri On Your Devices
    Feb 2 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Mark rein in Siri after a recent update caused Mark's Siri to start having activation issues and responding inconsistently to voice commands.

    Send in your questions for Mikah to answer at hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    13 mins
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1720
    Aug 16 2020

    Troubleshooting a callers' mail client.

    Is it safe to leave your soundbar on all the time, using a second monitor with your iMac, download speeds are vastly different between two laptops with very similar specs, magnets and your phone, scanners for scanning photos, computers running slow after an update, Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • HOT 200: Duplicate Photos In My Folders! - External Devices & Gmail Storage
    Jan 26 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Richard figure out why there are duplicate photos of the same picture in his photo folders! Plus, Mikah answers Lance's question about Windows 11 and some devices being labeled as removable external storage devices. And Mikah shares a follow-up from Jack about his problem with his Gmail storage space.

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    26 mins
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1719
    Aug 16 2020

    Microsoft's Surface Duo dual screen tablet device, troubleshooting a printer that won't print, Scott Wilkinson reviews $3000 headphones, are they worth it? Do I have to install the latest Windows 10 updates? Securing a NAS, the best airlines to fly on during the pandemic, the GizWiz talks about the Acer Spin 3 notebook for back to school, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Sponsors:

    • Melissa.com/twit
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    • LastPass.com/twit
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    2 hrs and 26 mins