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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Host: Leo Laporte

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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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