Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)

ATG 66: RIP Adobe Flash - Flash Player Reaches End-of-Life Dec 21, 2020

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

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ATG 65: Disabling Chrome Notifications - How To Edit Site Permissions Dec 14, 2020

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

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 64: Moving From iPhone To Android - Tips for Switching and Syncing Your Data Dec 07, 2020

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

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ATG 63: Insecure Apartment-Provided WiFi - How To Stay Safe a Public Network Nov 30, 2020

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

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ATG 62: Buying a TV in 2020 - What You Need to Know Nov 23, 2020

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

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ATG 61: Improve Your Home Network - MoCA & Powerline Network Adapters Explained Nov 16, 2020

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

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ATG 60: Best Home Intercom Systems - How To Use Google Nest or Amazon Echo as Wireless Intercom Nov 09, 2020

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

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ATG 59: Can a PDF Have a Virus? - How to Safely View a Malicious PDF Nov 02, 2020

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

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ATG 58: Gmail Spam Filter - How to Stop Legitimate Email Getting Marked as Junk Oct 26, 2020

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

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ATG 57: 4G LTE for Home Internet - Is Cellular Data a Good Cable/DSL Alternative? Oct 19, 2020

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

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 56: Run Windows Apps on Mac - Virtual Machines (VM) on macOS Oct 12, 2020

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

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ATG 55: How To Find the Best Cell Phone Coverage for Your Area - Network Coverage Maps Oct 05, 2020

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

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ATG 54: How To Choose a Keyboard - Computer Basics Sep 28, 2020

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

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ATG 53: How To Manually Subscribe To a Podcast - Podcast Directories Explained Sep 21, 2020

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

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ATG 52: Replacement Laptop Batteries - Are 3rd Party Batteries Safe to Use? Sep 14, 2020

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

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 51: Multi-Camera Live Streaming Basics - How to Livestream Your Church Services Aug 31, 2020

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

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ATG 50: Internet on the Road - What's the Best WiFi for an RV? Aug 24, 2020

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

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ATG 49: What Does a GPU Do? - Computer Basics Aug 17, 2020

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

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ATG 48: Video Conference Lighting Tips - How to Look Your Best in a Zoom Meeting Aug 10, 2020

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

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ATG 47: How to Create a Custom Email Address - Personalized Email Accounts With Your Domain Name Aug 03, 2020

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

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ATG 46: Can You Trust Your WiFi Router? - Privacy Concerns Over Cloud-Managed Networks Jul 27, 2020

Can you trust your WiFi router? Michael in Ontario is worried about his privacy on his eero mesh WiFi router with its cloud-based management. Should he be concerned? Leo Laporte explains.

Find the right WiFi router for you: https://my.lustre.ai/Rvftm

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 45: Encrypted Messaging Apps for Kids - Are Signal and WhatsApp OK to Use? Jul 20, 2020

Can kids use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp? Leo Laporte explains why some of these platforms restrict users to 13 years and older and what options you have as a parent who wants to use a private messaging app to communicate with your kids.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 44: HTTPS, SSL, and TLS Explained - How Encryption Protects Your Web Sessions Jul 13, 2020

Leo Laporte explains how HTTPS, SSL, and TLS encryption is used during your web sessions to prevent eavesdropping and tampering.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 43: Your Privacy and Apple/Google's COVID-19 Contact Tracing API - Should You Worry? Jul 06, 2020

Should you be concerned about Apple and Google's COVID-19 contact tracing API on iPhone and Android smartphones, and can you uninstall it? Leo Laporte explains.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 42: Do You Need Antivirus Software for a Chromebook? - Chrome OS Security Explained Jun 29, 2020

Do you need antivirus software for a Chromebook? Leo Laporte explains Chrome OS security.

Find the right Chromebook for you: https://my.lustre.ai/hTJ9a

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 41: WiFi Security Cameras on LTE/4G Hotspot - Will Wyze Cam Work on Skyroam? Jun 22, 2020

Can you use WiFi security cameras on a 4G/LTE mobile network using a hotspot? Leo Laporte Explains.

Get the Skyroam Solis Lite: https://amzn.to/2NlpQxv
Get the Wyze Cam: https://amzn.to/2NhIGWr

Find the right home security camera for you: https://my.lustre.ai/49UjG

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 40: Managing Apple Photos to Save Space - How to Find & Backup Your Photos in macOS Jun 15, 2020

Looking to free up space on your Mac? Leo Laporte explains how to manage your Apple Photo library by optimizing storage with iCloud or backing up to another drive.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 39: Public Key Crypto Explained - How Does End-to-End Encryption Work? Jun 08, 2020

What is public-key cryptography? Leo Laporte explains how end-to-end encryption works.

How to encrypt email: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy/episodes/13
Signal Private Messenger: https://signal.org
GPG Suite: https://gpgtools.org/

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 38: RAM Disks Explained - Worth the Trouble? Jun 01, 2020

Leo Laporte explains what RAM disks are and why it's probably not worth setting up on your computer.

Find the best SSD for you: https://my.lustre.ai/w3yDW

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 37: Use Your Digital Camera on Zoom - How to Turn a DSLR/Mirrorless/GoPro Camera Into a Webcam May 18, 2020

WFH? Turn your camera/camcorder into a webcam.

Leo Laporte explains how to wow your friends or coworkers on your next Zoom call, or produce live streaming videos for your favorite social network by using your mirrorless or DSLR camera as your webcam.

Cam Link: https://amzn.to/36gDvP5

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini: https://amzn.to/2zbVVUW

Find the best Mirrorless Camera for your price range here: https://my.lustre.ai/bqnHk

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 36: Headphone Amps & DACs - How to Get Better Sound Out of Your Smartphone May 11, 2020

Leo Laporte explains how to improve the sound from your smartphone and other devices with the use of DACs and headphone amps.

Headphones.com: https://www.headphones.com/
AudioQuest Dragonfly Black DAC: https://amzn.to/360JW93
iFi hip-dac: https://amzn.to/2WJN1pD
Fiio DACs: https://amzn.to/35NQZ4N

Compare Headphones: https://my.lustre.ai/lpCim

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 35: Video Conferencing in the Age of Covid - Zoom, Jitsi, and other video conferencing apps explained. May 04, 2020

Is Zoom safe to use for work? Leo Laporte answers your questions about video conferencing software and shows off a great open-source alternative, Jitsi Meet.

Jitsi: https://jitsi.org/

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 34: How to Connect 2.4 GHz Smart Home Devices to a 5 GHz WiFi Router - Can't connect your smart home device? Probably because of your 5 GHz WiFi router. Apr 27, 2020

Can't connect a smart home device to your network? Many older IoT devices won't work on the 5 GHz band. Leo Laporte explains how to connect your device to the 2.4 GHz band.

*eero is a TWiT Network sponsor*

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 33: Can You Use Apple's iPad Pro as Your Only Computer? - Is the iPad Pro now a full-fledged computer? Apr 20, 2020

Is the iPad Pro now a full-fledged computer? Leo Laporte answers Michael's question about the advantages and disadvantages of using Apple's iPad Pro as your primary or only computer.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 32: How to Automatically Backup Your Files in Windows 10 - Backup Windows 10 automatically. Apr 13, 2020

Leo Laporte explains how to backup your Windows 10 computer on an external hard drive, a NAS, and in the cloud.

Backup and Restore in Windows 10: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/backup-and-restore-in-windows-352091d2-bb9d-3ea3-ed18-52ef2b88cbef#WindowsVersion=Windows_10
EaseUS: https://www.easeus.com/
Acronis: https://www.acronis.com/
Macrium: https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree
IDrive(TWiT Network sponsor): https://www.idrive.com/
Synology NAS: https://amzn.to/2RwYNlk

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 31: How to Improve Your WiFi Speed and Signal - Boost your home WiFi performance. Apr 06, 2020

Slow or poor WiFi signal at home? Leo Laporte has a few tips to boost your network's performance.

*eero is a TWiT Network sponsor*

Ars Technica WiFi guide: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/the-ars-technica-semi-scientific-guide-to-wi-fi-access-point-placement/
inSSIDer: https://www.metageek.com/inssider/
NetSpot: https://www.netspotapp.com/
Amazon eero Mesh WiFi System: https://amzn.to/3aNlz07
NETGEAR Orbi Mesh WiFi System: https://amzn.to/34mxwHG
TP-Link AV600 Powerline Ethernet Adapter: https://amzn.to/3aZxUy0

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 30: How to Remote Access Plex Media Server With Port Forwarding - Plex Media Server port forwarding explained. Mar 30, 2020

Watch your Plex library on the go. Leo Laporte explains how to securely set up remote access for Plex Media Server by using port forwarding.

Plex's support article: https://support.plex.tv/articles/200931138-troubleshooting-remote-access/
https://dyn.com/
https://www.noip.com/

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 29: How to Encrypt Your Data for Cloud Storage - Securing files in the cloud explained. Mar 23, 2020

Leo Laporte explains how to secure your data in the cloud by encrypting files before upload.

pCloud: https://www.pcloud.com/

Cryptomator: https://cryptomator.org/

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 28: HD vs. 4K vs. 8K - When Does Resolution Make a Difference? Mar 16, 2020

Can you see the benefits of 4K Ultra HD TV at 20 feet? Leo Laporte explains when resolution matters with the help of the Home Theater Geek Scott Wilkinson.

Scott's Article on Techhive.com: https://www.techhive.com/article/578376/8k-vs-4k-tvs-most-consumers-cannot-tell-the-difference.html

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Scott Wilkinson

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ATG 27: How to Uninstall Apps/Programs on Windows and Mac - Properly delete programs on Windows and Mac. Mar 09, 2020

How do you delete an app from your computer completely? Weather on Windows or Mac, Leo Laporte explains how properly uninstall programs.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 26: How to Secure Emails and Texts on Your Smartphone - How to encrypt your email and messages. Mar 02, 2020

What's the most secure email and messaging on a smartphone? Leo Laporte explains ways you can encrypt your messages.

ProtonMail: https://protonmail.com/
mailbox.org: https://mailbox.org/
Posteo: https://posteo.de/
Tutanota: https://tutanota.com/
The GNU Privacy Guard: https://gnupg.org/
Signal Private Messenger: https://signal.org/

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 25: How to Use TWiT's IRC Chat - TWiT's IRC Chatroom explained. Feb 24, 2020

Leo Laporte explains how to connect and use TWiT.tv's IRC chat server.
IRC Chatroom: http://irc.twit.tv/
TWiT's Wiki: https://wiki.twit.tv/wiki/IRC_Chat

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 24: iPhone or iPad Won't Boot? Try DFU Mode - How to fix and restore an iPhone or iPad with DFU mode. Feb 10, 2020

Have an iPhone or iPad stuck on the Apple logo when booting? Leo Laporte explains how you can try fixing it by using DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode.

iMore.com's article on DFU mode: https://www.imore.com/how-to-iphone-ipad-dfu-mode

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 23: Sonos Ending Support for Legacy Devices - What to Do With Old IoT - Sonos and the problem with 'internet of things' Feb 03, 2020

Sonos will soon end support for legacy devices. Leo Laporte explains what it means for 'internet of things' and how you should approach adding smart speakers and other IoT devices in your home.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 22: How to Move Your Data to a New Android Phone or iPhone - Best ways to transfer data from old to new Android or iPhone. Jan 27, 2020

Got a new smartphone? Leo Laporte explains the best practices for transferring all your apps, contacts, and photos, whether from Android to Android, iPhone to iPhone, or switching between the two.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 21: How to Use Hardware Security Keys Like YubiKey for 2FA - YubiKey and other hardware security keys explained. Jan 13, 2020

Leo explains how to protect your online accounts with Yubico's YubiKey and other hardware security keys for two-factor authentication.

Get YubiKey: https://amzn.to/35UYfdD

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 20: How to Run 4k HDMI Over Long Distances - Extending HDMI over ethernet. Jan 06, 2020

Leo Laporte answers John's question about how to make HDMI work over long distances.
Get Cable Matters HDMI 2.0 Extender: https://amzn.to/2SIBwOS

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 19: Are SSDs More Reliable Than HDDs? - How wear leveling makes your SSD live longer. Dec 30, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Tony's question about SSD reliability for data retention on his new iMac. Do solid-state drives wear out easily?

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 18: How to Get Windows 10 for Free - Free upgrade to Windows 10 tutorial. Dec 23, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Jim's question about how to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Get yours before Microsoft stops support for Windows 7 on January 14th, 2020.

Download Windows 10: https://twit.to/win10

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 17: How to Play MTS Video Files & Convert to MP4 - How do you play MTS/M2TS video files? Dec 16, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Darla's question about MTS/M2TS video files and how to play them and convert to MP4.
Get VLC: https://www.videolan.org
Get Handbrake: https://handbrake.fr

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 16: How to Format External Drives to Work on Mac/Windows/Chromebook - What hard drive format works on Mac, PC, and Chromebook? Dec 09, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Lee's question about drive formats and how to make an external hard drive compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 15: The Definitive Guide to Li-Ion Battery Care - Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? Dec 02, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Catie's question about lithium-ion battery care. Should you not charge your smartphone and other devices overnight?

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Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 14: USB Type-C Explained - What is USB-C and how do you choose the right cable? Nov 25, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Steve Martin's question about USB Type-C: what it is, what are its capabilities, and how to choose the right cable to get data and charging.

Get Nekteck Thunderbolt 3 Cable: https://amzn.to/2OMu9SX

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 13: Does Encrypting Email Also Encrypt Attachments? - Encrypting Email and Attachments With OpenPGP & GnuPG Nov 18, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Ruchie's question about email encryption and whether email attachments also get encrypted.
OpenPGP: https://www.openpgp.org
GnuPG: https://gnupg.org
Gpg4win: https://gpg4win.org
GPG Suite: https://gpgtools.org

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 12: Why Do My Apps Keep Crashing on Android? - How to stop app crashes in the background on Pixel 3 Nov 11, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Ben's question about apps, like Pocket Casts, crashing and closing in the background on his Pixel 3.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 11: Smartphone Privacy Tips & App Permissions - How to manage app permissions on iPhone and Android. Nov 04, 2019

Leo Laporte answers John's question about smartphone privacy and robocalls while explaining how to control app permissions on iPhone and Android.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 10: Lossy vs Lossless? Oct 28, 2019

Leo Laporte talks about the difference between copying a file and transcoding a file, along with the difference between lossy and lossless compression.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 9: VPN vs. Tor vs. RDP - What's the Difference? - Virtual private networks, remote desktop protocol, and Tor 'the onion router' explained. Oct 21, 2019

Leo Laporte explains the differences between virtual private networks, remote desktop protocol, and Tor 'the onion router.'

Tor Project: https://www.torproject.org
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RemotePC: https://www.remotepc.com/

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ATG 8: Why Is the Fujifilm X-H1 so Large for a Mirrorless Camera? - Leo Laporte answers John's question about mirrorless cameras. Oct 14, 2019

Leo Laporte answers John's question:
I just got a Fujifilm X-H1, which has a cropped sensor smaller than my Sony a7S II (which is full-frame), but my X-H1 is considerably larger and heavier. I thought the benefit of a cropped sensor was a smaller camera system. What gives?
Buy the Fujifilm X-H1: https://amzn.to/2Mh9t5r

Buy the Sony a7S II: https://amzn.to/2MF23bh

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ATG 7: How to Download All Pictures and Videos From Google Photos - Backing up Google Photos with Google Takeout or Backup and Sync. Oct 07, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Martin's question about downloading all of his photos and videos from Google Photos to backup.
Google Takeout: https://takeout.google.com
Backup and Sync: https://google.com/drive/download/backup-and-sync/

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ATG 6: What to Do With Blackmail Email Scams Demanding Bitcoin? - How to deal with a phishing email holding your passwords ransom for Bitcoin. Sep 30, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Ruchie's question about dealing with a phishing email holding her online passwords ransom for Bitcoin.
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ATG 5: How to Run Linux on a Mac From an External Drive - Installing and dual-boot Linux on a MacBook Pro. Sep 23, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Maggie's question about running Linux on a MacBook Pro and dual booting from an external drive.

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 4: Should I Care About Hi-Res Audio? - What you need to know about high-resolution audio music. Sep 16, 2019

Leo Laporte on what you need to know about hi-resolution audio music: how the source of the audio and the way it was recorded matters, the Nyquist sampling theorem, how it relates to other lossless audio formats like FLAC, and why you probably shouldn't bother with hi-res audio.

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ATG 3: What's the Top Antivirus for Windows 10? - The best antivirus software to protect Windows PCs in 2019. Sep 09, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Joe's question: My Bitdefender expired two days ago. I am looking to the top-rated virus protection. Bitdefender was at one time but I see so many scan protection as number 1 and I don't know if I should keep Bitdefender or buy a new one. What's the top virus protection today?

Host: Leo Laporte

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ATG 2: How to Migrate to a New Google Account - How do you move your Gmail and other Google apps to a new account? Sep 02, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Scott's question: I have had my current Google account since Gmail was in beta. I want to get a new account that has a more, for lack of a better word, adult name. Problem is that I have my whole life in my Google account. My documents, music, and of course mail. I even have Project Fi attached to it.

Google Takeout: https://takeout.google.com

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ATG 1: Buy the Google Pixel 3 or a $1000 Camera? - Is it better to use a smartphone camera over a digital camera for traveling? Aug 26, 2019

Leo Laporte answers Ed's question: I'm traveling to Europe next summer. Am I better to get a camera for around $1000 or buy the Google Pixel 3? I'm still using my LG G5 but would like to upgrade. Could make the Pixel 3 my camera for the trip? What would you recommend?

Buy the Google Pixel 3: https://amzn.to/328PgE7
Buy the Note 10: https://amzn.to/2Zw9LZn

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Welcome to Ask The Tech Guy Aug 14, 2019

Welcome to Ask The Tech Guy. Every week, starting August 26th, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte will answer 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.

If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask the Tech Guy! Email askthetechguy@twit.tv

Host: Leo Laporte

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