Podcasts by Ask The Tech Guy (Vintage) (Audio)
Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers 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. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy!
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ATG 66: RIP Adobe Flash - Flash Player Reaches End-of-Life from 2020-12-21T12:00
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 animation...
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ATG 65: Disabling Chrome Notifications - How To Edit Site Permissions from 2020-12-14T12:00
Looking to get rid of those pesky site notifications in Chrome? Leo Laporte explains how to view and edit site permissions.
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ATG 64: Moving From iPhone To Android - Tips for Switching and Syncing Your Data from 2020-12-07T12:00
Making the switch from iPhone to Android? Leo Laporte gives tips on syncing contacts, photos, and more to make the move easy.
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ATG 63: Insecure Apartment-Provided WiFi - How To Stay Safe a Public Network from 2020-11-30T12:00
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?: Listen
ATG 62: Buying a TV in 2020 - What You Need to Know from 2020-11-23T12:00
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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ATG 61: Improve Your Home Network - MoCA&Powerline Network Adapters Explained from 2020-11-16T12:00
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 Powerli...
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ATG 60: Best Home Intercom Systems - How To Use Google Nest or Amazon Echo as Wireless Intercom from 2020-11-09T11:00
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.
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ATG 59: Can a PDF Have a Virus? - How to Safely View a Malicious PDF from 2020-11-02T11:33:31
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.
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ATG 58: Gmail Spam Filter - How to Stop Legitimate Email Getting Marked as Junk from 2020-10-26T11:00
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.
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ATG 57: 4G LTE for Home Internet - Is Cellular Data a Good Cable/DSL Alternative? from 2020-10-19T11:00
Is cellular data for home internet access a good alternative to traditional cable or DSL? Leo Laporte explains.
Host: Leo La...
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ATG 56: Run Windows Apps on Mac - Virtual Machines (VM) on macOS from 2020-10-12T12:00
Leo Laporte explains how to run Windows apps and programs on your Mac with virtual machines.
VirtualBox: virtualbox.com
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ATG 55: How To Find the Best Cell Phone Coverage for Your Area - Network Coverage Maps from 2020-10-05T11:30:35
Leo Laporte explains how to find out which network has better cell coverage for your area.
PCMag - Fastest Mobile Networks 2020: Listen
ATG 54: How To Choose a Keyboard - Computer Basics from 2020-09-28T11:20:35
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.
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ATG 53: How To Manually Subscribe To a Podcast - Podcast Directories Explained from 2020-09-21T11:40:10
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.
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ATG 52: Replacement Laptop Batteries - Are 3rd Party Batteries Safe to Use? from 2020-09-14T09:13:31
Leo Laporte explains what to look for when buying a replacement battery for your laptop or other devices.
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ATG 51: Multi-Camera Live Streaming Basics - How to Livestream Your Church Services from 2020-08-31T11:00
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.
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ATG 50: Internet on the Road - What's the Best WiFi for an RV? from 2020-08-24T11:00
What are the best internet options for RVers and others hitting the road? Leo Laporte explains.
NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Hotspot: htt...
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ATG 49: What Does a GPU Do? - Computer Basics from 2020-08-17T09:11:14
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.l...
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ATG 48: Video Conference Lighting Tips - How to Look Your Best in a Zoom Meeting from 2020-08-10T09:27:23
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: Listen
ATG 47: How to Create a Custom Email Address - Personalized Email Accounts With Your Domain Name from 2020-08-03T11:00
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.
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ATG 46: Can You Trust Your WiFi Router? - Privacy Concerns Over Cloud-Managed Networks from 2020-07-27T11:00
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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ATG 45: Encrypted Messaging Apps for Kids - Are Signal and WhatsApp OK to Use? from 2020-07-20T11:00
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 wa...
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ATG 44: HTTPS, SSL, and TLS Explained - How Encryption Protects Your Web Sessions from 2020-07-13T11:00
Leo Laporte explains how HTTPS, SSL, and TLS encryption is used during your web sessions to prevent eavesdropping and tampering.
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ATG 43: Your Privacy and Apple/Google's COVID-19 Contact Tracing API - Should You Worry? from 2020-07-06T11:00
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.
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ATG 42: Do You Need Antivirus Software for a Chromebook? - Chrome OS Security Explained from 2020-06-29T11:00
Do you need antivirus software for a Chromebook? Leo Laporte explains Chrome OS security.
Find the right Chromebook for you: https://...
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ATG 41: WiFi Security Cameras on LTE/4G Hotspot - Will Wyze Cam Work on Skyroam? from 2020-06-22T11:00
Can you use WiFi security cameras on a 4G/LTE mobile network using a hotspot? Leo Laporte Explains.
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ATG 40: Managing Apple Photos to Save Space - How to Find&Backup Your Photos in macOS from 2020-06-15T11:00
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.
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ATG 39: Public Key Crypto Explained - How Does End-to-End Encryption Work? from 2020-06-08T11:00
What is public-key cryptography? Leo Laporte explains how end-to-end encryption works.
How to encrypt email: https://twit.tv/...
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ATG 38: RAM Disks Explained - Worth the Trouble? from 2020-06-01T11:00
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...
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ATG 37: Use Your Digital Camera on Zoom - How to Turn a DSLR/Mirrorless/GoPro Camera Into a Webcam from 2020-05-18T11:00
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...
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ATG 36: Headphone Amps&DACs - How to Get Better Sound Out of Your Smartphone from 2020-05-11T11:00
Leo Laporte explains how to improve the sound from your smartphone and other devices with the use of DACs and headphone amps.
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ATG 35: Video Conferencing in the Age of Covid - Zoom, Jitsi, and other video conferencing apps explained. from 2020-05-04T11:00
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: Listen
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. from 2020-04-27T11:00
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.
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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? from 2020-04-20T09:01:18
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.
ATG 32: How to Automatically Backup Your Files in Windows 10 - Backup Windows 10 automatically. from 2020-04-13T11:00
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: Listen
ATG 31: How to Improve Your WiFi Speed and Signal - Boost your home WiFi performance. from 2020-04-06T11:00
Slow or poor WiFi signal at home? Leo Laporte has a few tips to boost your network's performance.
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- Ars Technica WiFi guide: Listen
ATG 30: How to Remote Access Plex Media Server With Port Forwarding - Plex Media Server port forwarding explained. from 2020-03-30T11:00
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: Listen
ATG 29: How to Encrypt Your Data for Cloud Storage - Securing files in the cloud explained. from 2020-03-23T11:00
Leo Laporte explains how to secure your data in the cloud by encrypting files before upload.
pCloud: https://www.pcloud.com/ Listen
ATG 28: HD vs. 4K vs. 8K - When Does Resolution Make a Difference? from 2020-03-16T11:00
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.
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ATG 27: How to Uninstall Apps/Programs on Windows and Mac - Properly delete programs on Windows and Mac. from 2020-03-09T11:00
How do you delete an app from your computer completely? Weather on Windows or Mac, Leo Laporte explains how properly uninstall programs.
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ATG 26: How to Secure Emails and Texts on Your Smartphone - How to encrypt your email and messages. from 2020-03-02T11:00
What's the most secure email and messaging on a smartphone? Leo Laporte explains ways you can encrypt your messages.
ATG 25: How to Use TWiT's IRC Chat - TWiT's IRC Chatroom explained. from 2020-02-24T11:00
Leo Laporte explains how to connect and use TWiT.tv's IRC chat server.
IRC Chatroom: http://irc.twit.tv/
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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. from 2020-02-10T11:00
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: <...
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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' from 2020-02-03T11:02:14
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.<...
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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. from 2020-01-27T09:52:14
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 tw...
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ATG 21: How to Use Hardware Security Keys Like YubiKey for 2FA - YubiKey and other hardware security keys explained. from 2020-01-13T10:26:21
Leo explains how to protect your online accounts with Yubico's YubiKey and other hardware security keys for two-factor authentication.
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ATG 20: How to Run 4k HDMI Over Long Distances - Extending HDMI over ethernet. from 2020-01-06T11:00:37
Leo Laporte answers John's question about how to make HDMI work over long distances.
Get Cable Matters HDMI 2.0 Extender: https:/...
ATG 19: Are SSDs More Reliable Than HDDs? - How wear leveling makes your SSD live longer. from 2019-12-30T06:00
Leo Laporte answers Tony's question about SSD reliability for data retention on his new iMac. Do solid-state drives wear out easily?
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ATG 18: How to Get Windows 10 for Free - Free upgrade to Windows 10 tutorial. from 2019-12-23T10:03:50
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.
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ATG 17: How to Play MTS Video Files&Convert to MP4 - How do you play MTS/M2TS video files? from 2019-12-16T11:23:52
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
ATG 16: How to Format External Drives to Work on Mac/Windows/Chromebook - What hard drive format works on Mac, PC, and Chromebook? from 2019-12-09T11:42:46
Leo Laporte answers Lee's question about drive formats and how to make an external hard drive compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook.
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ATG 15: The Definitive Guide to Li-Ion Battery Care - Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? from 2019-12-02T10:47:13
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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ATG 14: USB Type-C Explained - What is USB-C and how do you choose the right cable? from 2019-11-25T10:56:04
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.
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ATG 13: Does Encrypting Email Also Encrypt Attachments? - Encrypting Email and Attachments With OpenPGP&GnuPG from 2019-11-18T10:45:23
Leo Laporte answers Ruchie's question about email encryption and whether email attachments also get encrypted.
OpenPGP: https://w...
ATG 12: Why Do My Apps Keep Crashing on Android? - How to stop app crashes in the background on Pixel 3 from 2019-11-11T10:11:14
Leo Laporte answers Ben's question about apps, like Pocket Casts, crashing and closing in the background on his Pixel 3.
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ATG 11: Smartphone Privacy Tips&App Permissions - How to manage app permissions on iPhone and Android. from 2019-11-04T10:34:22
Leo Laporte answers John's question about smartphone privacy and robocalls while explaining how to control app permissions on iPhone and Android.
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ATG 10: Lossy vs Lossless? from 2019-10-28T11:54:15
Leo Laporte talks about the difference between copying a file and transcoding a file, along with the difference between lossy and lossless compression.
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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. from 2019-10-21T10:59:53
Leo Laporte explains the differences between virtual private networks, remote desktop protocol, and Tor 'the onion router.'
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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. from 2019-10-14T10:42:53
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 heavi...
ATG 7: How to Download All Pictures and Videos From Google Photos - Backing up Google Photos with Google Takeout or Backup and Sync. from 2019-10-07T10:29:41
Leo Laporte answers Martin's question about downloading all of his photos and videos from Google Photos to backup.
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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. from 2019-09-30T10:32:38
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. from 2019-09-23T10:44:52
Leo Laporte answers Maggie's question about running Linux on a MacBook Pro and dual booting from an external drive.
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ATG 4: Should I Care About Hi-Res Audio? - What you need to know about high-resolution audio music. from 2019-09-16T11:00
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 lossl...
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ATG 3: What's the Top Antivirus for Windows 10? - The best antivirus software to protect Windows PCs in 2019. from 2019-09-09T10:49:03
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...
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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? from 2019-09-02T09:00
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...
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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? from 2019-08-26T10:35:32
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...
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Welcome to Ask The Tech Guy from 2019-08-14T00:00:01
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 y...
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