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

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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.

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Host: Leo Laporte

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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GPG Suite: https://gpgtools.org/

Host: Leo Laporte

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

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

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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

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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.

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