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Hands-On Tech (Audio)

by Leo Laporte

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 [email protected] or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air!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 to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence!

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Episodes

  1. HOT 288: Understanding What IP68 Means - Is Your Device Truly Water Resistant?

    On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Clyde, who is shopping for a new phone after his last one died in a sink full of dishwater, asks what an IP68 water resistance rating actually promises, whether it wears off as a phone ages, and what to do in the first few minutes after a phone gets wet....

  2. HOT 287: Are There Risks to Scanning QR Codes? - The Security Concerns Behind Scanning a QR Code

    The Security Concerns Behind Scanning a QR Code

  3. HOT 286: Shutting Down vs. Restarting Your Windows PC - Windows Fast Startup

    Windows Fast Startup

  4. HOT 285: Are My AI Chatbot Conversations Private? - The Risks Of Sharing Information with AI Chatbots

    The Risks Of Sharing Information with AI Chatbots

  5. HOT 284: Understanding How to Recover Deleted Files - Can You Recover Deleted Files?

    Can You Recover Deleted Files?

  6. HOT 283: Is Airplane Mode Necessary? - The Truth About Airplane Mode

    The Truth About Airplane Mode

  7. HOT 282: Why Does Every Gadget Need an App and an Account Now? - Why Your Appliance Wants Your Email

    Why Your Appliance Wants Your Email

  8. HOT 281: Incognito Browsing - The Truth About Private Browsing

    The Truth About Private Browsing

  9. HOT 280: Am I Getting True Gigabit Internet? - Gigabit Promises

    Gigabit Promises

  10. HOT 279: Safely Ejecting USB Drives - USB Removal Myths

    USB Removal Myths

  11. HOT 278: Understanding Battery Percentages - Why the Battery Percentage Shown Isn't Always Accurate

    Why the Battery Percentage Shown Isn't Always Accurate

  12. HOT 277: Battery Overcharging Myths - Is Keeping Your Devices Plugged In Bad?

    Is Keeping Your Devices Plugged In Bad?

  13. HOT 276: Smart TV's ACR Tracking - Stop Your TV From Spying!

    Stop Your TV From Spying!

  14. HOT 275: USB-C Cable Confusion - Decode Your USB-C Cable Mess

    Decode Your USB-C Cable Mess

  15. HOT 274: Smart Home Recommendations - Matter & Thread Explained

    Matter & Thread Explained

  16. HOT 273: ISP Email - Switch Email Providers Safely

    Switch Email Providers Safely

  17. HOT 272: Robocalls - Stopping Robocallers

    Stopping Robocallers

  18. HOT 271: Telegram & Security - Is Telegram Secure?

    Is Telegram Secure?

  19. HOT 270: Troubleshooting External Storage - Optimizing Your External Drive's Performance

    Optimizing Your External Drive's Performance

  20. HOT 269: Windows Home Server - Reviving an Old Windows Home Server

    Reviving an Old Windows Home Server

  21. HOT 268: Laptop Recommendations - The Right Laptop For Your Photography Needs

    The Right Laptop For Your Photography Needs

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 [email protected] or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air!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 to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence!

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Leo Laporte

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What is Hands-On Tech (Audio) about?

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...

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Hands-On Tech (Audio) is created and hosted by Leo Laporte.
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