• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• EU sends Apple stark warning over USB-C charging on new iPhones.
• Def Con to set thousands of hackers loose on LLMs.
• Sport shooting competition created in Fortnite added to Olympic Esports Series 2023.
• Why is my backup being rescheduled constantly with iMazing?
• Is there a website or software that will tell me what software won't work after updating my operating system?
• Julian calls to share some great resources for those who are blind.
• Scott Wilkinson joins the show today to talk about YouTube experimenting with picture quality enhancements.
• James calls in to talk with Leo about F1 racing! And to ask Leo how he watches the races as well.
• Why is my router acting up when using Private Wi-Fi Address with my iPhone?
• Can I use my laptop closed with an external display?
• Johnny Jet and the new Airbnb Rooms.
• What is causing my Sonos player to not respond to me adjusting its volume?

Host: Leo Laporte

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet

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• What is BlueSky? Is it here to overtake Twitter?
• Wikipedia will not perform age checks in coordination with the Online Safety Bill that's currently before Parliament.
• Rod Pyle joins the show to talk about SpaceX's rocket launch that suffered a "rapid unscheduled disassembly".
• A viewer has a question about their sound system placement within their entertainment setup.
• Is it better to own your own modem rather than rent one from your cable provider?
• What are some recommendations for a file-transfer protocol client & HTML editor for the Mac operating system?
• What movies or documentaries would Leo and Mikah recommend that covers old and nostalgic technologies?
• A beginner's introduction to the Raspberry Pi.
• What are some recommendations for a video smart camera system?
• How can Apple expand or innovate on how the Apple Watch monitors one's health?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Rod Pyle

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• Leo Laporte has returned from his trip! He shares what tech he ended up using during the trip.
• Dick DeBartolo joins us to talk about the gadget of the week: the Anker M650 Wireless Microphone!
• Why are most modems for you to rent by providers such as Comcast so sub-par?
• Are there smart lights out there that use Bluetooth?
• Leo shows off the Inky Impression 7.3" Color Display.
• Why is my laptop with Linux installed on it going through my battery quickly?
• How do I disable iCloud Desktop & Documents syncing without losing all my files and folders on my desktop?
• Is there any reason not to continue using Apple's Airport Extremes / Expresses?
• Why am I getting a certificate error when listening to TWiT podcasts?
• Over-50 gamers feel overlooked, study finds.
• Should I get rid of my old Sonos V1 hardware that I haven't used in some time?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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• Scott Wilkinson is here to host the show with Mikah! Scott talks about QD-Oled TVs.
• What's a good brand of TVs that I can buy? Should I go for a bigger TV?
• FBI is now warning about using USB charging ports at public spaces like airports. What can I do to protect my device when using these public ports?
• What should I upgrade first: my TV, or my receiver? Is it better for me to upgrade both at the same time?
• Mikah and Scott talk about HBO Max rebranding its streaming service to just Max.
• What's a good smart home system that can be installed in my home? And why did my YouTube channel get suspended randomly?
• Chris Marquardt and the assignment review of Perfect!
• Should I switch from the LG brand of TVs over to the Sony lineup?
• What equipment do I need to listen to Apple's Hi-Res Lossless format?
• I need to replace my Blu-Ray player. What are some recommendations for Blu-Ray players nowadays?
• How can I delete my Gmail emails all at once?
• I'm looking to switch over to Verizon as my cellular provider. How might my streamed videos from Verizon look on a 4k television?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Chris Marquardt

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• macOS keyboard shortcuts, the shortcuts app, and Dropbox automation.
• Is there a method, or even an app, I can use to delete & sort photos on my iPhone?
• How can I create and add a shortcut for my Apple HomePod?
• Is there a way to see a list of upcoming podcast episodes in the Apple Podcast app?
• What are some ways to easily keep track of shows automatically that I've watched on my Apple TV?
• Is there an external headset amplifier that one could use to hear better during phone calls for those hard of hearing?
• My MacBook is slower after updating the operating system when searching for things on my laptop. What can I do to speed up my laptop?
• Quick PSA: let your phones charge overnight!
• Mikah shows off the Satechi 200W USB Charger.
• Is there a way to synchronize two Apple laptops with one another?
• Is it worth upgrading to the M2 MacBook Air?
• What would Mikah and Rosemary recommend more in buying: the iPad Pro 11 or the M1 iPad Air?
• Why am I being asked to unlock my iPhone first when asking Siri on my Apple Watch to respond to a text?
• Can I use 2FA without a cell phone?
• How can my goddaughter communicate with her friends easily when she is on an iPad, and her friends are on Android devices?

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Deebot T9+ & T10 Omni Review, Twitter 2FA, Mac Accessories, and more.

• GM is cutting off access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its future EVs.
• Google Drive does a surprise rollout of file limits, locking out some users.
• FTC readies children's privacy case against Amazon.
• What is the best way to publicly organize and share pictures?
• Why you shouldn't use your web browser's password manager.
• Switching from Twitter's SMS two-factor authentication to an authentication app.
• Accessory recommendations for Apple silicon M1 & M2 Macs and Ant Pruitt's Mac journey continued.
• Are you still safe using LastPass even with a Yubico UbiKey?
• Why your Roku's streaming quality might be pixelated.
• How to fix Ring Doorbell announcement notifications through Amazon Alexa.
• Mikah reviews the Deebot T9+ and Deebot T10 Omni robot vacuums from ECOVACS.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Ant Pruitt

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• Gordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder, dies at 94.
• Microsoft pushes OOB security updates for Windows Snipping tool flaw.
• The FTC wants to ban those tough-to-cancel gym and cable subscriptions.
• Why am I getting different internet speed results from different websites?
• Dick Debartolo and the Dippin' Designs Egg Wraps and the Quickshot Fom Blaster!
• Why is my iPhone backing up to the cloud at the same time I'm backing it up to my computer?
• Is there a software-based soundcard I can use?
• Johnny Jet finally makes it to the show!
• Leo shows off his favorite bags, along with other devices, in response to a video question from last week.
• Should I get rid of my LastPass vault after switching off of the service?
• Why is my music from Apple Music suddenly playing in my car after not using the service for a period of time?
• Why can't I install select applications in Windows 11? What is S Mode?

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Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Johnny Jet

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Bluetooth pairing, new HomePods, and online security.

• The Olympic Esports Series 2023.
• Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into 'Fortnite' purchases.
• TikTok Sale.
• Pairing Bluetooth headphones easily to your Apple devices through an app/workflow.
• Sam Abuelsamid and the Nissan Ariya.
• What's the best way to speed up my computer?
• Extracting images from iMessages to your Windows computer.
• Chris Marquardt and the Photo Assignment Review of 'crazy.'
• Webhosting & email provider recommendations.
• Router recommendations & setups.
• Leo demos the new Apple HomePods.
• Recommendations for bags & backpacks.
• Protecting your accounts online.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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• Daylight Saving Time has begun!
• Silicon Valley Bank collapses: what this could mean.
• Why can't I broadcast MLS through Apple TV on my TV?
• Should I be using an ethernet connection with my Apple TV?
• Bill Nye on the importance of space exploration.
• What's wrong with the trackpad on my laptop?
• Dr. Mom calls into the show!
• What are the latest and greatest WiFi-6 Mesh system options?
• What are some alternatives to Google Photos to de-Google?
• Leo demos the new Rode NT1 and talks about 32-bit float recording.
• What options are there for a virtual audio mixer?
• Is there a better way to improve the speed when searching for something in Windows?
• Is there a speed improvement when plugging in a solid-state drive to a Raspberry Pi?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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• Twitter cut off its API access, and developers of apps like Tweetbot and Twitterrific are offering specific options to help them out.
• A new iMac is coming out soon?
• Why can't I access my files from the Google Takeout service? Is there another service I can use to access my Google data?
• Is there an iOS shortcut for this?
• The Father of Modern Genomics, Dr. George Church.
• Lucid dreaming & headphones you can wear to sleep.
• Is there an easy way to move contacts over to Fastmail?
• Ant Pruitt & moving from Windows to Mac.
• Is it worth setting up IoT devices on its own network?
• Does Apple send out a notification to your old iPhone when your device reaches its end of life?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Ant Pruitt

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• Blood glucose monitoring soon to Apple Watches.
• US Supreme Court declines to hear a case by Wikipedia that challenges NSA surveillance.
• US Supreme Court hears case on Gonzales vs Google and Section 230.
• Bitwarden adds support for Argon2. What does that mean for you?
• How can you get all your computers to read each other within your home network?
• Alternatives for website hosting & how to move/export the content?
• Leo shows off the ASUS 516 GE Chromebook.
• How can you export your Apple Keychain passwords within Windows?
• Is there an alternative solution to Google to store family photos/videos safely?
• Rod Pyle joins the show!
• What are some recommendations for a camera that can act as a peephole on your front door?
• How can I set up a company-wide defender scan that is schedulable for multiple computers within an organization?
• How can you set up your mobile phone to work in international countries?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Rod Pyle

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• Running Windows 11 on the Mac.
• White Castle fined for scanning employees' fingerprints.
• Did an F-22 shoot down an Illinois hobby group's small radio balloon?
• Why is my printer printing out a page of random characters?
• Dick DeBartolo and the 17th anniversary of The Giz Wiz!
• Why am I getting a warning when trying to update my version of Windows through the Microsoft store in my Windows virtualization software?
• Chris Marquardt and the Gentle photo assignment review.
• How to set up redundant internet through my router from different providers?
• What international phone plans could one use when traveling to the US?
• Leo has his hands on the Samsung S23 Ultra and shows off some photos he took with it!
• How can you forward your email from Yahoo without paying for Yahoo Plus?
• How many internet switches can you put on a network?
• Plus, some special guests stop by the show!

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Chris Marquardt

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• Superbowl TV ads.
• PC sales see steep decline.
• AI is being placed into Bing & Google search engines.
• Why am I not receiving emails from specific email addresses?
• What is quick connect for Synology and how do you use it?
• Daniel Suarez interview from Triangulation / TWiT Events.
• A story about fake storage devices from Amazon...
• Leo gives an overview of the Soundblast Creative Labs X5 sound card.
• What is BadUSB, and is there a way to safely read USB drives if you're unaware of its origin?
• Mikah demonstrates using iMazing to recover files from your iPhone backups.
• Bad DNSs and how to override them.
• How to delete your LastPass vault and further protect your password from being breached.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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• The Chinese spy balloon.
• Facebook on your phone drains your battery quickly? A former employee suggests that it does.
• Elon Musk was found not liable in the lawsuit around his "funding secured" tweet.
• Scott Wilkinson and TVs to watch the Super Bowl.
• Why can't I back up my iPhone SE to the cloud?
• A story from a caller about canceling your cable subscription...
• How to clear out your Siri suggestions.
• Alex Lindsay and Midjourney.
• What are some good external speakers for your new Mac Mini?
• What are the laptop stands that Leo and Mikah use during the show?
• What are some cheap eSim suggestions when traveling to the US?
• The right router for your fiber optic connection.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Alex Lindsay

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• What can AI do for us in the future?
• "How Platforms Die."
• Moving files off an old iPod
• Where can you purchase lossless audio tracks?
• Is there some best practices to prep your photo and video files for better long-term storage on a network-attached storage (NAS)?
• Syncing your calendars across multiple platforms.
• Hands-on with the Amazon Echo Show 10.
• Why are there several partitions on my USB drive?
• What are my options for remote support with my parents?
• Some lovely restaurant recommendations in Petaluma.
• Is it worth upgrading o the new M2 MacBook Pro that was released earlier in January?
• How to work within a restricted WiFi network to do wireless printing from a tablet and use Alexa to make phone calls?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Ant Pruitt

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• Twitter's 3rd party API disconnected.
• Supreme Court hearing a case regarding Section 230.
• Massive tech layoffs at multiple companies this past week.
• Amazon Smile has been discontinued.
• With all of the tech layoffs occurring in tech companies, how could this affect research and development at these companies?
• Using BitWarden Command Line Interface in the Linux operating system.
• Affordable devices to control aspects of your livestream.
• Discord troubleshooting.
• What are some tablets for young kids, and how can you restrict what apps they can use on the devices?
• Securing your router using pfSense, and do you need to do much with it when setting it up?
• Why is Facebook Live not livestreaming when using OBS to do so?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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• Steps you can take to strengthen your password manager.
• Using an iPad Pro with your Mac through Apple's sidecar.
• What are some good watches for the Android OS comparable to the Apple Watch?
• Scott Wilkinson and the CES 2023 TV tech Roundup.
• Could AI services like ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion AI generate more jobs for people or take away jobs?
• Resetting your master password in LastPass.
• What are some recommendations for an email aggregator app for Mac computers?
• Chris Marquardt and the start of the monthly photo assignment (Gentle).
• Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell talk about battery health for iOS and Android devices.
• How can you visit places abroad without relying on a smartphone?
• Is there a risk in using a free password manager like BitWarden (sponsor of the TWiT Network), similar to if you were to use a free VPN service?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Chris Marquardt

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• New tech from CES, like tech for your toilet?
• The LastPass Breach and what you should know about it.
• How can you call in to Ask The Tech Guys? Mikah quickly gives a demo to show you.
• What happens when traveling outside of the US when you have Advanced Data Protection enabled in iOS?
• Is there a free upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 8.1?
• Sam Abuelsamid calls into the show to talk about automotive companies at this year's CES convention.
• Fr. Robert Ballecer gives his CES 2023 report.
• Is it worth getting an iPad Pro to use it as a secondary display with Apple's Sidecar feature? What are the pros and cons of this?
• Concerned about using LastPass since its data breach? Leo shows how you can transfer your data from LastPass into another password manager.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ

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Leo Laporte looks back on some of the memorable calls and guest segments of 2022, as well as some changes coming for 2023!

• I need to get Hearing Aids: what should I expect?
• Livestreaming equipment for a school
• Are internet cookies a security risk?
• Rod Pyle: James Webb Telescope
• Chris Marquardt: Smartphone photo apps
• Getting started with NFTs
• 2-Factor Authentication and Yubikeys
• Chris Marquardt: OpenAI's DALL-E 2
• Recovering a hacked Instagram account
• Johnny Jet: Power adapters for travel
• Johnny Jet: Ukraine War and travel
• Scott Wilkinson: the right fit for earbuds
• How to import old DV tapes
• Sam Abuelsamid: Polestar O2 electric roadster concept car with an automatic drone
• Dick DeBartolo: It's Bananas! The Monkey Game
• Steve Martin announces Leo's retirement from radio

Host: Leo Laporte

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The Twitter saga continues: you can no longer link to other social networks in your tweets! How The Tech Guy has evolved over the many years. Can you disable the password / pin screen after your computer wakes up? Can you direct a smart TV to default to a specific input rather than whichever device is active? How can you convert VHS tapes to a DVD or a digital file? Why aren't timestamps appearing with my text messages on my Android phone? Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

• Apple backs out of NFL Sunday Ticket negotiations.
• On Twitter, you cannot link to other social networks like Facebook or Mastodon.
• John Carmack leaves Meta.
• Mike B calls in reminiscing about how The Tech Guy has evolved over the years.
• Sam Abuelsamid and the new Toyota Tundra & replacing the audio systems in newer vehicles.
• Can you disable the password / pin screen in Windows 11 after your computer wakes up?
• Is there a TV that allows you to set a default input rather than constantly changing when a device powers on?
• Is there a way or a program to recover deleted text messages?
• What are some good smart switches?
• Chris Marquardt and a trip down memory lane.
• Is there a program or an easy way to convert VHS tapes?
• How can YOU help someone with a tech question?
• Why aren't my timestamps showing up on my Android device?
• A caller shares The Eclipsophile: climate and weather for celestial events.
• Rod Pyle and the Soyuz crew on the International Space Station.
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Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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Using Wine or a virtual box to run Windows on Linux. The correct network settings for a new Mint Mobile phone. Building a home theater from scratch. Understanding ADS-B. Deciding between a Chromebook and an iPad for secure online banking. Troubleshooting a vintage Canon scanner. Using an Echo with a Verizon or AT&T phone number. Finding an Android launcher designed for the elderly. Leo's thoughts on modern cars no longer offering support for AM radio. Plus, conversations with Scott Wilkinson, Steve Martin, Johnny Jet, and Dick Debartolo.

• Elon Musk didn't ban journalists for doxxing. He did it because he can. - Vox
• Twitter's suspension of journalists sets 'dangerous precedent', UN warns | Twitter | The Guardian
• Elon Musk's Twitter blocked links to rival Mastodon. That could raise alarms among regulators | CNN Business
• Home - Serving the Flight Tracking Enthusiast - ADS-B Exchange
• Report: Apple bows out of Sunday Ticket talks, leaving Amazon and Google as the finalists - ProFootballTalk
• Iger Expectations & the ESPN X Factor - Puck
• Tom Lehrer Songs – Songs and Lyrics by Tom Lehrer
• AVS Forum
• Tech Talk with Scott Wilkinson Episode 16: Home Theater Case Studies | AVS Forum
• ACTIVATION Archives | Mint Mobile
• Airplane Geeks Podcast - The weekly podcast that explores and expands your passion for aviation.
• Flightradar24: Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map
• Today in History - December 17 | Library of Congress
• Wildcat banking - Wikipedia
• Google Chromebooks - Laptops, Detachables and Tablets
• Here's How to Guarantee Airport Parking So You Aren't Left Scrambling As You Begin Your Holiday Travels - JohnnyJet.com
• Flight Availability | Upgrades | Frequent Flyer Information
• Flighty — A new way to track flights
• Canon Support for CanoScan LiDE 220 | Canon U.S.A., Inc.
• CanoScan LiDE 220 Manual
• Scan a document or picture - Microsoft Support
• Install and use a scanner in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
• macOS Ventura Scanner Software | VueScan Scanner Software
• Set Up Alexa Devices to Use AT&T NumberSync - AT&T Wireless Customer Support
• Amazon.com: Introducing Verizon Number Share calls with Alexa: Alexa Skills
• Verizon Number Share: Use Your Smartwatch to Make Calls Without Your Phone
• Use HomePod for phone calls - Apple Support
• Make carrier calls on Google Nest or Google Home speakers and displays - Android - Google Nest Help
• Using Easy Mode on my Samsung Phone | Samsung Australia
• Simple Launcher ( Big Launcher - Apps on Google Play
• BIG Launcher - Apps on Google Play
• Elder Launcher (Home screen fo - Apps on Google Play
• The 7 Best Simple Android Launchers for Seniors
• Square COB LED Flashlight? Yep, I bought 3 of them! Plus a really weird one. | Giz Wiz Biz
• A Brief History of Mad Magazine | Mental Floss

Host: Leo Laporte

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Musk's 'Twitter Files', finding a good internet provider, Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now open to everyone, recovering deleted Notes on Mac, Amazon Fire TV on Echo Show 15, create AI-generated images on iPhone, stop spam calls and emails, and NASA's historic Artemis I mission. Plus, conversations with Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle!

• Musk's 'Twitter Files' and the complexity of content moderation.
• How to find good internet service in your area.
• Sam Abuelsamid talks about how Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now open to everyone in North America.
• How to recover deleted Notes on Mac with Time Machine.
• Amazon Fire TV is now available on Echo Show 15.
• How to find out what's on local TV and streaming.
• Chris Marquardt speculates what AI-generated images mean for the future of photography and shares how you can create your own on an iPhone with Draw Things.
• How to get less spam email.
• Running Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp.
• Tips for traveling to Dubi.
• Rod Pyle talks about NASA's Artemis I mission and its successful return from the Moon.
• How to stop spam calls.

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Guests: Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and Rod Pyle

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• Twitter is selling office supplies from its San Francisco HQ to the highest bidder | Fortune
• Heritage Global Partners | Twitter: Online Auction Sale Featuring Surplus Corporate Office Assets of Twitter!
• Tesla calls self-driving technology 'failure,' not fraud - Los Angeles Times
• AVS Forum - YouTube
• Techtool Pro 16 - Micromat
• Gigapan
• Plume SuperPods With Wi-Fi 6 Review: Adaptive Cloud Mesh | WIRED
• Plume HomePass
• Jim Salter | Ars Technica
• ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue
• Why International Travelers Should Follow President Biden's Valuable Advice in Welcome Home Speech to Brittney Griner - JohnnyJet.com
• Viral Video of a Baggage Handler Violently Slamming Luggage Down Will Make You a Better Traveler - Here's How - JohnnyJet.com
• Jaw-Dropping Video: Danny MacAskill's Postcard from San Francisco is a Work of Awesomeness
• Canon Support for imageFORMULA DR-5010C Color Production Scanner | Canon U.S.A., Inc.
• Your Devices – gracedigital
• https://new.twit.am/radio/8000/listen
• IdeaPad Flex 5 (14") | Flexible 14" 2-in-1 Laptop | Lenovo US
• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Repair - iFixit
• How to fix Flex 15 touch screen issue after Windows 10 upgrade - Lenovo Support US
• Alexa Together
• Link Alexa with Your AT&T or Verizon Mobile Number - Amazon Customer Service
• Aura Frames | The Best Digital Picture Frame
• ONEPLUS Nord Buds True Wireless Earbuds, Deep Bass, IP55-rated Water & Dust Resistance, High Sound and Call Quality, 4 Mics, 30 Hrs Playtime, Fast Charge, Dolby Atmos, Black Slate
• STM ChargeTree Go - Portable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for iPhone/Samsung/Android (15W/7.5W), AirPods (5W), Apple Watch (3W) - Qi Certified Charging Stand - White (stm-931-322Z-01) : Cell Phones & Accessories
• Danigh-buy Long Range Green Laser Pointer High Power,[Material Upgrade] Laser Pointer Pen，[2000 metres] Green Lazer Pointer Rechargeable for Hiking,Cat Laser Toy USB Charge
• Back up and restore data or files on your Galaxy device
• SMS Backup & Restore - Apps on Google Play
• Here's a quick & inexpensive way to decorate the inside or outside of your house! | Giz Wiz Biz

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