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Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
TWiT
67 episodes
4 months ago
Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy! Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy! Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
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How To
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Technology
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Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 66: RIP Adobe Flash - Flash Player Reaches End-of-Life

Leo Laporte on Flash Player reaching its end-of-life with Adobe ending support on December 31, 2020, and how to take a stroll down memory lane and relive some old Flash-based games and animations.

Archive.org's Flash Showcase: http://bit.ly/3ntizw2

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
9 minutes 52 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 65: Disabling Chrome Notifications - How To Edit Site Permissions

Looking to get rid of those pesky site notifications in Chrome? Leo Laporte explains how to view and edit site permissions.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
9 minutes 43 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 64: Moving From iPhone To Android - Tips for Switching and Syncing Your Data

Making the switch from iPhone to Android? Leo Laporte gives tips on syncing contacts, photos, and more to make the move easy.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
10 minutes 2 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 63: Insecure Apartment-Provided WiFi - How To Stay Safe a Public Network

Leo Laporte explains why your apartment-provided WiFi is insecure and what you can do to stay safe.

Tech Guy Labs: How Can I Be Secure In My Apartment WiFi Network?: https://bit.ly/3loGQ4H
Kadesh Tiny Hardware Firewall: https://bit.ly/3mnIWTN
SG-1100 Netgate pfSense Security Gateway Appliance: https://amzn.to/2VlqcYV

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
10 minutes 47 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 62: Buying a TV in 2020 - What You Need to Know

Looking to buy a new TV? Leo Laporte gets you up to speed by demystifying terms like QLED, FALD, OLED, and HDR to help you choose the right one for you.

Find the best TV for any budget: https://my.lustre.ai/ZzmQz

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
13 minutes 7 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 61: Improve Your Home Network - MoCA & Powerline Network Adapters Explained

Are you getting bad connections on your Zoom meetings over WiFi? Leo Laporte explains how you can get a more reliable internet connection by using MoCA (or Ethernet over Coax ((EoC)) and Powerline Network Adapters to extend your wired network throughout your home.

Wifi Analyzer: https://bit.ly/2IFp9QL
TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter: https://amzn.to/2UxUsQ2
Actiontec MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter: https://amzn.to/3kCpJvM

Token Ring Networks image by Em.andersson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0)
https://bit.ly/3kCQIHm

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
11 minutes 54 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 60: Best Home Intercom Systems - How To Use Google Nest or Amazon Echo as Wireless Intercom

Leo Laporte explains why the easiest way to add a wireless intercom system to your home is through smart assistant speakers like the Google Nest Audio, Amazon Echo, and Apple HomePod.

Get the Amazon Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/3p9DGol
Get the Google Nest Mini: https://bhpho.to/2JSAcqf
Get the Apple HomePod Mini: https://bhpho.to/3eEwQCC

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
7 minutes 47 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 59: Can a PDF Have a Virus? - How to Safely View a Malicious PDF

Leo Laporte explains how data files, like PDFs, can be a vector for malware or a virus to be installed on your computer and how you can view a malicious PDF safely.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
14 minutes 10 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 58: Gmail Spam Filter - How to Stop Legitimate Email Getting Marked as Junk

Is Gmail's spam filter too aggressive and marking legitimate email as spam? Leo Laporte explains how to 'train' it to work better for you.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
8 minutes 58 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 57: 4G LTE for Home Internet - Is Cellular Data a Good Cable/DSL Alternative?

Is cellular data for home internet access a good alternative to traditional cable or DSL? Leo Laporte explains.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
6 minutes 9 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 56: Run Windows Apps on Mac - Virtual Machines (VM) on macOS

Leo Laporte explains how to run Windows apps and programs on your Mac with virtual machines.

VirtualBox: virtualbox.com
VMware Fusion: https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html
Parallels: https://www.parallels.com/
Docker Desktop: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
10 minutes 51 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 55: How To Find the Best Cell Phone Coverage for Your Area - Network Coverage Maps

Leo Laporte explains how to find out which network has better cell coverage for your area.

PCMag - Fastest Mobile Networks 2020: https://www.pcmag.com/fastest-mobile-networks/2020

Opensignal: https://www.opensignal.com/

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
8 minutes 24 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 54: How To Choose a Keyboard - Computer Basics

In another back to basics episode, Leo Laporte explains the different types of keyboard switches and layouts to help you choose the right one for you.

ClickyKeyboards: https://www.clickykeyboards.com/
Matias Keyboards: https://amzn.to/36cSStN
Das Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ihZV7a
Find the right keyboard for you: https://my.lustre.ai/tvB4x

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
15 minutes 44 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 53: How To Manually Subscribe To a Podcast - Podcast Directories Explained

Leo Laporte explains podcast directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and how to manually add podcasts not listed to your favorite podcast app.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
16 minutes 30 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 52: Replacement Laptop Batteries - Are 3rd Party Batteries Safe to Use?

Leo Laporte explains what to look for when buying a replacement battery for your laptop or other devices.

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
10 minutes

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 51: Multi-Camera Live Streaming Basics - How to Livestream Your Church Services

Looking to set up a live stream with multiple cameras for your small church or home studio? Leo Laporte explains the basics of multi-cam live streaming.

Canon VIXIA HF G10: https://amzn.to/3gKD4Ae
Sony Alpha a7 IIK: https://amzn.to/34N8O5h
Elgato Cam Link 4K: https://amzn.to/3lAunfu
HDMI to USB 3.0 Capture: https://amzn.to/3jzcg7Z
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini: https://amzn.to/2Ge0FwG
Mevo Start Live Event Camera: https://amzn.to/2EMVcwb
Ecamm Live: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/
OBS: Open Broadcaster Software: https://obsproject.com/
Restream.io: https://restream.io/
OneStream.live: https://onestream.live/

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
17 minutes 18 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 50: Internet on the Road - What's the Best WiFi for an RV?

What are the best internet options for RVers and others hitting the road? Leo Laporte explains.

NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Hotspot: https://amzn.to/2CZURFS
Winegard PL-7000R DISH Playmaker: https://amzn.to/2QieGuY
Winegard RZ-6000 Rayzar z1 RV TV Antenna: https://amzn.to/32kpJJR
Find the right WiFi Hotspot for you: https://my.lustre.ai/wCU1F

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
7 minutes 47 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 49: What Does a GPU Do? - Computer Basics

What is the purpose of a graphics card or GPU in a computer? Leo Laporte explains.

Find the right Graphics Card for you: https://my.lustre.ai/SieHM

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
7 minutes 45 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 48: Video Conference Lighting Tips - How to Look Your Best in a Zoom Meeting

Want to look your best on your next video call meeting? Leo Laporte explains how to best light for your webcam.

Hands-On Photography #8: It's About The Light: http://twit.tv/hop8

Elgato Key Light: https://amzn.to/2FbUbhl

Dazzne Desk Mount LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/2PCBZiM

Find the right webcam for you: https://my.lustre.ai/RFaaI

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
12 minutes 17 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
ATG 47: How to Create a Custom Email Address - Personalized Email Accounts With Your Domain Name

Looking to create a custom email address? Leo Laporte explains how to get a domain name and connect it with an email platform to make personalized email accounts.

Disclosure: Hover is a TWiT Network sponsor (https://hover.com/twit)

Host: Leo Laporte

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

Sponsor:

  • LastPass.com/twit

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4 years ago
13 minutes 28 seconds

Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy! Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.