Hands-On Tech (Audio)
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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 HOT@twit.tv 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! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday.
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Description:
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 HOT@twit.tv 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! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday.
Twitter:
@leolaporte
Language:
English
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1 888 827 5536
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http://techguylabs.com/
Email:
leo@techguylabs.com
Episodes
HOT 256: Android Auto & Google Assistant Driving Mode - Text Messages & Android Auto
3/1/2026
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps out Mike with how he can have Google read his text messages aloud while using Google Maps and how to allow hands-free replies while driving.
Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:10:27
HOT 255: Bulk Recipe Imports - Converting Recipe Cards Digitally
2/22/2026
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah guides Bob with some ways to streamline his process of scanning his physical recipe cards into importable files for his recipe manager app.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:19:22
HOT 254: Mac Mini Home Theater - Setting Up a Mac Mini As the Ideal Home Theater PC
2/15/2026
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers listener Don's questions on how to set up a Mac mini as a home theater system.
Send in your questions to Mikah at hot@twit.tv!
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:20:11
HOT 253: Backing Up a Large Photo Library - Effortlessly Back Up Your Large Photo Libraries
2/8/2026
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah offers Scott some suggestions for managing a large photo library for his wife that are simple enough for her to handle and can be automated as well.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:15:29
HOT 252: Stopping Spam Callers - Silencing the Robocallers
2/1/2026
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Omar with ways to reduce the number of scam callers he receives daily.
Send in your questions for Mikah to answer on the show at hot@twit.tv
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:13:41
HOT 251: Accessing Drobo Files - Recovering Files From Obsolete NAS Devices
1/25/2026
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Jeff emails Mikah about trying to recover files from an old, obsolete Drobo NAS.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:15:24
HOT 250: Syncing Cloud Photos - Cross-Application Photo Libraries?
1/18/2026
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together.
Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show, or if there are any products you'd like him to review. hot@twit.tv
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:18:41
HOT 249: A Broken Apple Watch Streak - Can You Fix Broken Apple Watch Streaks?
1/11/2026
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers one of the more common problems that plagues Apple Watch users: how can you fix an Apple Watch streak that was broken?
Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:22:08
HOT 248: Home Theater PC Replacement - Alternatives to HTPC's
1/4/2026
On the first episode of Hands-On Tech for 2026, Mikah helps Andrew out with some recommendations to replace his home theater PC (HTPC) so that his family can watch old home movies easily!
Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to hot@twit.tv.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:14:52
HOT 247: Saving Your TiVo Files on a Windows PC - Save TiVo Files on Your PC!
12/21/2025
On Hands-On Tech, Richie asks Mikah Sargent about saving their TiVo recordings to their PC after TiVo discontinued its TiVo Desktop software.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:12:46
HOT 246: Replacing Pocket - Alternatives to Pocket Reader
12/14/2025
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Curt asks Mikah Sargent about a good replacement to the Pocket app, an app that allowed you to save articles for later reading, which Firefox discontinued back in July of 2025.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:13:59
HOT 245: The Return of the iPod Classic? - Could Apple Bring Back the iPod?
12/7/2025
On Hands-On Tech, listener Micahel proposes an idea to Mikah Sargent if Apple could ever bring back the iPod Classic, but updated to be a home ecosystem? Mikah shares his thoughts.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:15:38
HOT 244: Switching MFA Apps - Why Exporting From Authy Is A Little More Difficult
11/30/2025
On Hands-On Tech, helps out helps listener Daniel switch their MFA from Authy to another app, and explains why it's going to be a more tedious process than with other MFA's.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:11:04
HOT 243: How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors? - Can Surge Protectors Wear Out Over Time?
11/23/2025
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Elizabeth asks Mikah Sargent if she really needs to replace power strips after a period of time. And Stan wonders if there are any smart light switches that can connect to his 5.4 GHz router?
Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:34:56
HOT 242: Powerline Networking - Pros & Cons of Powerline Ethernet Adapters
11/16/2025
In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Lance asks Mikah Sargent about the pros and cons of using powerline ethernet adapters, and Mikah shares his strong thoughts on these devices.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:28:44
HOT 241: Keep Your Mac Awake - Prevent Your Mac From Automatically Going to Sleep
11/9/2025
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, how do you prevent your Mac from automatically falling asleep to conduct overnight backups? Mikah Sargent shares some third-party apps that will do just that!
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:25:37
HOT 240: Two-Factor & Multifactor Authentication - Which Authenticator App Should You Use?
11/2/2025
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent lists some of his favorite two-factor authenticator apps for listener Stuart and some of the pros and cons using 2FA applications.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:27:01
HOT 239: Breathing New Life Into an Old Computer - Older Computer, New Life!
10/26/2025
On Hands-On Tech, listener Ozzie asks Mikah Sargent how to repurpose a 2010 MacBook Pro so they can avoid recycling it.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:18:14
HOT 238: Organizing Home Videos with Facial Recognition - Sorting Old Videos With Modern Tech
10/19/2025
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps out listener Mike with how to organize old videos based on the people in them.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:14:21
HOT 237: Recycling Old Computers - How to E-Waste Your Old iMac Properly
10/12/2025
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a listener's question about disposing of their old iMac and the steps needed to do so.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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Duration:00:15:43