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Hands-On Tech (Video)Hands-On Tech (Video)Troubleshooting Google Drive Storage Space - Google Drive Storage Solutions On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Mike understand why his wife is still running out of space on her Google Drive after removing files and photos from it. Mikah explains why this could be happening and offers solutions to reclaim that precious storage space in the cloud. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member...2025-07-2812 minHands-On Tech (Audio)Hands-On Tech (Audio)Troubleshooting Google Drive Storage Space - Google Drive Storage Solutions On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Mike understand why his wife is still running out of space on her Google Drive after removing files and photos from it. Mikah explains why this could be happening and offers solutions to reclaim that precious storage space in the cloud. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member...2025-07-2812 minTech News Weekly (Video)Tech News Weekly (Video)Meta's New Muscle-Reading Wristband - Meta's Prototype Wrist-Based Controllers Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent for this episode of Tech News Weekly! A zero-day bug was discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint. T-Mobile's new satellite texting service, T-Satellite. Apple announces AppleCare One. And Meta's Reality Labs published new papers on the latest advancements in its wrist-based controllers. Mikah shares details about the zero-day bug discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint on Monday, which affected over 400 organizations worldwide. Jeff Carlson of CNET spent some time using T-Mobile's new satellite-based texting service, T-Satellite, and shares his thoughts on the company's Starlink-based service. Dan Moren talks about Apple's latest iteration of its device coverage program...2025-07-251h 09Tech News Weekly (Audio)Tech News Weekly (Audio)Meta's New Muscle-Reading Wristband - Meta's Prototype Wrist-Based Controllers Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent for this episode of Tech News Weekly! A zero-day bug was discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint. T-Mobile's new satellite texting service, T-Satellite. Apple announces AppleCare One. And Meta's Reality Labs published new papers on the latest advancements in its wrist-based controllers. Mikah shares details about the zero-day bug discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint on Monday, which affected over 400 organizations worldwide. Jeff Carlson of CNET spent some time using T-Mobile's new satellite-based texting service, T-Satellite, and shares his thoughts on the company's Starlink-based service. Dan Moren talks about Apple's latest iteration of its device coverage program...2025-07-251h 09All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 397: Meta's New Muscle-Reading Wristband Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent for this episode of Tech News Weekly! A zero-day bug was discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint. T-Mobile's new satellite texting service, T-Satellite. Apple announces AppleCare One. And Meta's Reality Labs published new papers on the latest advancements in its wrist-based controllers. Mikah shares details about the zero-day bug discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint on Monday, which affected over 400 organizations worldwide. Jeff Carlson of CNET spent some time using T-Mobile's new satellite-based service, T-Satellite, and shares his thoughts on the company's Starlink-based service. Dan Moren talks about Apple's latest iteration of its device coverage program, AppleCare...2025-07-251h 09All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Tech News Weekly 397: Meta's New Muscle-Reading Wristband Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent for this episode of Tech News Weekly! A zero-day bug was discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint. T-Mobile's new satellite texting service, T-Satellite. Apple announces AppleCare One. And Meta's Reality Labs published new papers on the latest advancements in its wrist-based controllers. Mikah shares details about the zero-day bug discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint on Monday, which affected over 400 organizations worldwide. Jeff Carlson of CNET spent some time using T-Mobile's new satellite-based service, T-Satellite, and shares his thoughts on the company's Starlink-based service. Dan Moren talks about Apple's latest iteration of its device coverage program, AppleCare...2025-07-251h 09Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 397: Meta's New Muscle-Reading Wristband Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent for this episode of Tech News Weekly! A zero-day bug was discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint. T-Mobile's new satellite texting service, T-Satellite. Apple announces AppleCare One. And Meta's Reality Labs published new papers on the latest advancements in its wrist-based controllers. Mikah shares details about the zero-day bug discovered in Microsoft's SharePoint on Monday, which affected over 400 organizations worldwide. Jeff Carlson of CNET spent some time using T-Mobile's new satellite-based texting service, T-Satellite, and shares his thoughts on the company's Starlink-based service. Dan Moren talks about Apple's latest iteration of its device coverage program...2025-07-251h 09Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 762: Safari Extensions Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into Safari extensions that can improve how you browse the web on iOS and iPadOS. From blocking annoying ads and cookie prompts to creating custom search shortcuts and saving articles for later reading, these browser add-ons turn Safari into a swiss army knife of functionality. Wipr - A simple, effective ad blocker that works silently in the background without multiple extension instances cluttering your Safari menu, making it ideal for less tech-savvy users like elderly relatives Keyword Search - Creates custom search shortcuts using semicolons and keywords to search specific websites...2025-07-2450 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 192: Locking & Hiding Apps Mikah Sargent reveals the handy security features in iOS and iPadOS that let you lock and hide apps from prying eyes, whether you're lending your phone to a child or keeping sensitive information away from untrustworthy individuals. App Locking vs. Hiding Overview - Mikah explains the key differences between locking apps (requires authentication but stays visible) and hiding apps (completely removes from home screen except in special hidden folder) Important Limitations to Know - When apps are locked, their information won't appear in CarPlay, notifications, search results, or Siri suggestions, and the feature only works on the specific...2025-07-2411 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 225: Can I Have My Emails Read Out Loud From My Phone? On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Bob's question about finding a way to have their emails dictated to them from their phone. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. 2025-07-2012 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 396: OpenAI's New ChatGPT Agent Is Here Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week! A look into Synchron's headquarters, Beeper relaunches its messaging services after being acquired by Automattic, OpenAI releases its new agentic AI service, and an AI service company is hosting over 5,000 nonconsensual AI models of real people. Emily shares her time checking out Synchron, a company developing brain-computer interface implants that is considered a significant competitor to Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk. Mikah talks about Beeper's relaunch of its messaging app, which runs on devices and offers premium services such as access to more accounts and power-user-type features. OpenAI launched...2025-07-1858 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 191: Audio Settings for Apple Devices Unlock the potential of your AirPods with these game-changing settings that most users never experiment with! Mikah Sargent plugs into the comprehensive settings menu for Apple's audio devices, revealing advanced features that can transform your listening experience from basic to spellbinding. Battery monitoring and case connectivity - How to check AirPods and case battery levels, plus troubleshooting charging animations and Bluetooth connection issues Device naming and identification - Customizing your AirPods name to distinguish between multiple pairs and ensure you're connecting to the right device Noise control modes - Deep dive into Transparency, Adaptive, and Noise Cancellation modes...2025-07-1729 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 761: Screen Time Controls This episode explores the comprehensive Screen Time system in iOS, covering everything from basic usage tracking to advanced restrictions and parental controls. The hosts also tackle a unique automation challenge involving motorcycles and garage doors, while sharing their latest app and gadget discoveries. Screen Time Overview - Introduction to iOS's built-in digital wellness system that tracks usage across all Apple devices and syncs settings when enabled Screen Distance Feature - New safety feature that alerts users when holding their iPhone or iPad too close to their face, helping prevent eye strain and myopia App and Website Activity...2025-07-1739 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 224: Creating a Bootable Installer for macOS In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Rick create a bootable installer for macOS. Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. 2025-07-1315 minTech News Weekly (Audio)Tech News Weekly (Audio)Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips - Samsung Unveils the Z Flip7, Z Fold7, and Galaxy Watch8 Dan Moren joins us this week! Rumors are circulating about an A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air from Apple, Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event this month and unveiled updates to some of its products, AI bots are scraping obituaries for profit, and a new browser war is emerging between two AI companies. Dan Moren talks about the rumored A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air that Apple could announce this year as ways to appeal to broader consumer markets. Mikah Sargent shares the Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold7, and the Galaxy Watch8 that Samsung unveiled at...2025-07-1158 minTech News Weekly (Video)Tech News Weekly (Video)Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips - Samsung Unveils the Z Flip7, Z Fold7, and Galaxy Watch8 Dan Moren joins us this week! Rumors are circulating about an A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air from Apple, Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event this month and unveiled updates to some of its products, AI bots are scraping obituaries for profit, and a new browser war is emerging between two AI companies. Dan Moren talks about the rumored A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air that Apple could announce this year as ways to appeal to broader consumer markets. Mikah Sargent shares the Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold7, and the Galaxy Watch8 that Samsung unveiled at...2025-07-1158 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 395: Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips Dan Moren joins us this week! Rumors are circulating about an A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air from Apple, Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event this month and unveiled updates to some of its products, AI bots are scraping obituaries for profit, and a new browser war is emerging between two AI companies. Dan Moren talks about the rumored A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air that Apple could announce this year as ways to appeal to broader consumer markets. Mikah Sargent shares the Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold7, and the Galaxy Watch8 that Samsung unveiled at...2025-07-1158 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Tech News Weekly 395: Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips Dan Moren joins us this week! Rumors are circulating about an A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air from Apple, Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event this month and unveiled updates to some of its products, AI bots are scraping obituaries for profit, and a new browser war is emerging between two AI companies. Dan Moren talks about the rumored A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air that Apple could announce this year as ways to appeal to broader consumer markets. Mikah Sargent shares the Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold7, and the Galaxy Watch8 that Samsung unveiled at...2025-07-1158 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 395: Galaxy Unpacked: Folds & Flips Dan Moren joins us this week! Rumors are circulating about an A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air from Apple, Samsung just held its Galaxy Unpacked event this month and unveiled updates to some of its products, AI bots are scraping obituaries for profit, and a new browser war is emerging between two AI companies. Dan Moren talks about the rumored A18 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 Air that Apple could announce this year as ways to appeal to broader consumer markets. Mikah Sargent shares the Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy Z Fold7, and the Galaxy Watch8 that Samsung unveiled at...2025-07-1158 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Adding CarPlay on a Budget Your 2015 Honda Civic doesn't have CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you're stuck without it! Mikah Sargent drives into the world of aftermarket CarPlay solutions, from portable units to full head unit replacements, helping you bring modern connectivity to your older ride without breaking the bank. Mikah's Personal CarPlay Experience - Mikah shares his own journey installing wireless CarPlay using an aftermarket head unit through Crutchfield, highlighting the convenience of automatic phone connection Crutchfield Integration Benefits - How Crutchfield provides vehicle-specific wiring harnesses and installation instructions, plus the advantages of full integration like steering wheel controls and built-in microphone...2025-07-1012 minHands-On Apple (Audio)Hands-On Apple (Audio)Adding CarPlay on a Budget Your 2015 Honda Civic doesn't have CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you're stuck without it! Mikah Sargent drives into the world of aftermarket CarPlay solutions, from portable units to full head unit replacements, helping you bring modern connectivity to your older ride without breaking the bank. Mikah's Personal CarPlay Experience - Mikah shares his own journey installing wireless CarPlay using an aftermarket head unit through Crutchfield, highlighting the convenience of automatic phone connection Crutchfield Integration Benefits - How Crutchfield provides vehicle-specific wiring harnesses and installation instructions, plus the advantages of full integration like steering wheel controls and built-in microphone...2025-07-1012 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Hands-On Apple 190: Adding CarPlay on a Budget Your 2015 Honda Civic doesn't have CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you're stuck without it! Mikah Sargent drives into the world of aftermarket CarPlay solutions, from portable units to full head unit replacements, helping you bring modern connectivity to your older ride without breaking the bank. Mikah's Personal CarPlay Experience - Mikah shares his own journey installing wireless CarPlay using an aftermarket head unit through Crutchfield, highlighting the convenience of automatic phone connection Crutchfield Integration Benefits - How Crutchfield provides vehicle-specific wiring harnesses and installation instructions, plus the advantages of full integration like steering wheel controls and built-in microphone...2025-07-1012 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 190: Adding CarPlay on a Budget Your 2015 Honda Civic doesn't have CarPlay, but that doesn't mean you're stuck without it! Mikah Sargent drives into the world of aftermarket CarPlay solutions, from portable units to full head unit replacements, helping you bring modern connectivity to your older ride without breaking the bank. Mikah's Personal CarPlay Experience - Mikah shares his own journey installing wireless CarPlay using an aftermarket head unit through Crutchfield, highlighting the convenience of automatic phone connection Crutchfield Integration Benefits - How Crutchfield provides vehicle-specific wiring harnesses and installation instructions, plus the advantages of full integration like steering wheel controls and built-in microphone...2025-07-1012 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 760: Social Media Roundup Social media chaos got you jumping between apps like a caffeinated squirrel? Mikah and Rosemary explore the fragmented world of post-Twitter social media and reveal the apps that can help you reclaim your sanity and streamline your online presence. The hosts also reflect on how X/Twitter's changes scattered users across platforms, creating fatigue and missed connections. Ivory for Mastodon - Tapbots' premium Mastodon client offers customizable navigation, multiple account support, and elegant design for $14.99-24.99/year, depending on platform coverage Tapestry by Iconfactory - Unifies social media feeds, RSS blogs, and podcasts into one timeline supporting Mastodon...2025-07-1043 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 223: Using Older Hardware on Newer Computers On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps JP with solutions for continuing to use his professional photography equipment if he upgrades his older Mac running macOS Mojave to a newer Mac that doesn't support the older software needed to use the equipment. Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit2025-07-0615 minTech News Weekly (Video)Tech News Weekly (Video)Why the Nothing Phone 3 Stands Out - Nothing Phone 3's Glyph Matrix Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent this week for Tech News Weekly! X is piloting the use of AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. The Supreme Court's porn ruling and what it means for internet privacy. Microsoft tests using AI to diagnose medical cases. And what's new with the Nothing Phone 3? Amanda shares the story she wrote for TechCrunch about how the social media company, X, is testing an AI program that can help generate Community Notes for its posts. Mikah talks about the Supreme Court's ruling on a Texas law requiring age verification to access adult websites and...2025-07-031h 02Tech News Weekly (Audio)Tech News Weekly (Audio)Why the Nothing Phone 3 Stands Out - Nothing Phone 3's Glyph Matrix Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent this week for Tech News Weekly! X is piloting the use of AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. The Supreme Court's porn ruling and what it means for internet privacy. Microsoft tests using AI to diagnose medical cases. And what's new with the Nothing Phone 3? Amanda shares the story she wrote for TechCrunch about how the social media company, X, is testing an AI program that can help generate Community Notes for its posts. Mikah talks about the Supreme Court's ruling on a Texas law requiring age verification to access adult websites and...2025-07-031h 02All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 394: Why the Nothing Phone 3 Stands Out Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent this week for Tech News Weekly! X is piloting the use of AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. The Supreme Court's porn ruling and what it means for internet privacy. Microsoft tests using AI to diagnose medical cases. And what's new with the Nothing Phone 3? Amanda shares the story she wrote for TechCrunch about how the social media company, X, is testing an AI program that can help generate Community Notes for its posts. Mikah talks about the Supreme Court's ruling on a Texas law requiring age verification to access adult websites and...2025-07-031h 02All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)Tech News Weekly 394: Why the Nothing Phone 3 Stands Out Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent this week for Tech News Weekly! X is piloting the use of AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. The Supreme Court's porn ruling and what it means for internet privacy. Microsoft tests using AI to diagnose medical cases. And what's new with the Nothing Phone 3? Amanda shares the story she wrote for TechCrunch about how the social media company, X, is testing an AI program that can help generate Community Notes for its posts. Mikah talks about the Supreme Court's ruling on a Texas law requiring age verification to access adult websites and...2025-07-031h 02Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 394: Why the Nothing Phone 3 Stands Out Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent this week for Tech News Weekly! X is piloting the use of AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. The Supreme Court's porn ruling and what it means for internet privacy. Microsoft tests using AI to diagnose medical cases. And what's new with the Nothing Phone 3? Amanda shares the story she wrote for TechCrunch about how the social media company, X, is testing an AI program that can help generate Community Notes for its posts. Mikah talks about the Supreme Court's ruling on a Texas law requiring age verification to access adult websites and...2025-07-031h 02Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 189: macOS Printers & Scanners Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a serious flaw affecting nearly 700 Brother printer models that allows attackers to extract serial numbers and generate admin passwords without any authentication. Host Mikah Sargent walks through the step-by-step process of securing your Mac-connected printer using built-in macOS tools to access your printer's web interface and change those dangerous default passwords. Major Printer Security Vulnerability Discovered - Rapid7 cybersecurity company found flaws affecting Brother, Toshiba, and Fujifilm printers, with 689 Brother models impacted by the most serious vulnerability How the Attack Works - Bad actors can access printers without authentication, extract serial numbers, and use...2025-07-0311 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 759: iPad Accessories Mikah and Rosemary visit the world of iPad accessories that can truly transform your tablet experience, from the game-changing Magic Keyboard to creative stands and essential styli that unlock your iPad's full potential! Magic Keyboard & Physical Keyboards Apple Magic Keyboard - Premium keyboard case adds trackpad, extra USB-C charging port, and robust protection while transforming typing workflows Budget alternatives - Logitech Keys-to-Go and other Bluetooth keyboards offer function keys and media controls at lower price points Travel benefits - Bluetooth keyboards with media keys provide convenient remote control for video streaming and presentations Customization & Protection2025-07-0345 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 222: Control an IR Tower Fan With an Apple Watch In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a question from Dave about trying to control a fan from their Apple Watch. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT...2025-06-2913 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 393: Wearables for Every American? This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini explore RFK Jr.'s ambitious plan to get health trackers on every American's wrist, Apple's CarPlay Ultra facing resistance from automakers, landmark AI copyright rulings, and Fairphone's latest sustainable smartphone offering. RFK Jr.'s Wearable Health Initiative - Emily Forlini discusses the HHS Secretary's vision for every American to wear health trackers within four years, examining both the potential benefits of democratizing health data and concerns about privacy, data collection, and the government outsourcing public health monitoring to tech companies. Apple CarPlay Ultra vs. Automakers - Mikah...2025-06-261h 05Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 188: Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Struggling with slow Wi-Fi and apps that won't load properly on your iPhone or iPad? Mikah Sargent shares a look at the hidden Wi-Fi settings that could be sabotaging your internet experience, uncovering the specific toggles that might be causing Instagram videos to stop mid-scroll and social media sites to fail loading. Managing Saved Networks - How to view and connect to your commonly used networks, plus adding hidden networks that don't broadcast their SSID "Ask to Join Networks" Settings - Why Mikah chooses "Off" to avoid constant network prompts Auto-Join Hotspot Feature - How your device can...2025-06-2615 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 758: Spring/Summer Cleaning Your Devices Spring cleaning in the summer? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard roll up their sleeves to tackle both physical and digital device maintenance, sharing expert tips for getting your Apple gear spotless inside and out. Physical iPhone cleaning - Apple's official recommendations for safe disinfecting using 70% isopropyl alcohol wipes and Clorox wipes, while avoiding bleach and hydrogen peroxide that can damage device coatings Specialized cleaning tools - iFixit's Precision Cleaning Kit featuring tiny brushes, foam-tipped swabs, and contact cleaner for getting into speaker grills and ports Digital decluttering - MacPaw's app CleanMyPhone uses AI to find duplicate photos, similar...2025-06-2645 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 221: Installing Linux on an Older Laptop On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent tackles a question from Casey about extending the life of their laptop by installing Linux on it! Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.2025-06-2215 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 392: 40,000 Reasons To Check Your Camera Security This week on Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talk cybersecurity vulnerabilities with over 40,000 exposed internet cameras, Wyze's new security features following past breaches, a study on youth mental health and addictive tech use, and the launch of Trump Mobile's new phone and cellular plan. 40,000 Exposed Internet Cameras: A cybersecurity investigation by BitSight reveals that over 40,000 internet-connected cameras are accessible to anyone with a browser and IP address, many of which use default passwords or lack basic security features. Wyze Introduces "Verified View" Security Feature: Following previous incidents where users could see other people's camera...2025-06-201h 11Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 187: Windowing System in iPadOS 26 Get ready to experience the future of iPad productivity as Mikah Sargent takes us on an exclusive first look at iPadOS 26's intuitive windowing system that finally brings true multitasking to Apple's tablet platform. Mikah explores Apple's latest iPadOS 26 beta, revealing how the iPad is evolving into a more desktop-like experience with powerful new windowing capabilities and familiar Mac-inspired interface elements. Windowing System - Detailed walkthrough of the new multi-window functionality, activated by tapping a curved "macaroni noodle" icon in the bottom-right corner of compatible apps Mac-Style Window Controls - Demonstration of the familiar red, yellow, and green "...2025-06-1909 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 757: Apple Design Awards 2025 Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard go over Apple's 2025 Design Award winners, exploring groundbreaking apps that showcase the best of Apple's platforms. From AI-powered language learning tools to visually stunning adventure games, these winners represent the pinnacle of mobile innovation and design excellence.Delight and Fun Category CapWords - Revolutionary language learning app that transforms everyday objects into interactive stickers, supporting nine languages with AI-powered photo recognition Balatro - Award-winning poker-inspired deck builder that cleverly teaches poker fundamentals while delivering addictive gameplay across multiple platforms Innovation Category Play - Developer-focused app enabling interactive SwiftUI prototype creation...2025-06-1936 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 220: Remapping Media Buttons on a TV Remote In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote. Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. 2025-06-1511 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 391: Meta's AI Therapists Under Scrutiny Abrar Al-Heeti is joining Mikah Sargent this week! Abrar is excited about one of the new features Apple announced for iOS 26 that could be important for a rumored device next. Would you be willing to be matched with others based on your search history? Some of the new things discovered in the teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2. And Meta is in hot water again over AI chatbots posing as licensed therapists. Abrar talks about the new Adaptive Power feature Apple unveiled at WWDC this past week and how this new feature could be necessary for the rumored iPhone 17...2025-06-131h 04Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 186: macOS Tahoe 26 Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a quick first look at macOS Tahoe, Apple's upcoming operating system that introduces a stunning "Liquid Glass" design language and powerful new features that blur the lines between Mac and iPhone. Get ready to see the future of Mac as Mikah explores the redesigned interface, enhanced integration features, and AI-powered tools coming to your desktop. Liquid Glass Design Language - Deep dive into the new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic with rounded corners, glassy background effects, and softer visual elements throughout the system Enhanced Appearance Customization - Comprehensive look at new theming options including light...2025-06-1212 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 756: WWDC 2025 Apple just dropped the biggest design overhaul since iOS 7, and hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into everything announced at WWDC 2025, from the stunning "liquid glass" interface to game-changing iPad features that finally make it feel like a real computer. Liquid Glass Interface - Biggest visual redesign in many years! Translucent elements, enhanced lighting effects, and improved visual hierarchy Design Principles - Built around hierarchy, harmony, consistency, layering, depth, and vitality for a more expressive user experience Visual Effects - Enhanced Control Center with peek-through background visibility and ghostly transparent aesthetic Apple Intelligence Levels Up ...2025-06-1254 minHands-On Apple (Audio)Hands-On Apple (Audio)Hands-On Mac Is Making A Change If you've been tuning in to Hands-On Mac for your weekly dose of Apple know-how, don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just thinking bigger. Starting next week, Hands-On Mac becomes Hands-On Apple. Why the change? Because Mikah Sargent's tech tips have always gone beyond the Mac. Whether he's uncovering clever iOS settings, showing off Terminal tricks, reviewing must-have Apple accessories, or testing the latest from iPadOS, this show has always been more than just Mac. It's time the name caught up with the content. Expect the same smart, bite-sized help with all your Apple...2025-06-1201 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Mac Is Making A Change If you've been tuning in to Hands-On Mac for your weekly dose of Apple know-how, don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just thinking bigger. Starting next week, Hands-On Mac becomes Hands-On Apple. Why the change? Because Mikah Sargent's tech tips have always gone beyond the Mac. Whether he's uncovering clever iOS settings, showing off Terminal tricks, reviewing must-have Apple accessories, or testing the latest from iPadOS, this show has always been more than just Mac. It's time the name caught up with the content. Expect the same smart, bite-sized help with all your Apple...2025-06-1201 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Hands-On Mac Is Making A Change If you've been tuning in to Hands-On Mac for your weekly dose of Apple know-how, don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just thinking bigger. Starting next week, Hands-On Mac becomes Hands-On Apple. Why the change? Because Mikah Sargent's tech tips have always gone beyond the Mac. Whether he's uncovering clever iOS settings, showing off Terminal tricks, reviewing must-have Apple accessories, or testing the latest from iPadOS, this show has always been more than just Mac. It's time the name caught up with the content. Expect the same smart, bite-sized help with all your Apple...2025-06-1201 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Mac Is Making A Change If you've been tuning in to Hands-On Mac for your weekly dose of Apple know-how, don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We're just thinking bigger. Starting next week, Hands-On Mac becomes Hands-On Apple. Why the change? Because Mikah Sargent's tech tips have always gone beyond the Mac. Whether he's uncovering clever iOS settings, showing off Terminal tricks, reviewing must-have Apple accessories, or testing the latest from iPadOS, this show has always been more than just Mac. It's time the name caught up with the content. Expect the same smart, bite-sized help with all your Apple...2025-06-1201 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)MacBreak Weekly 976: Thanks For All the Round Rects Apple unveiled many things at WWDC25 this year, including the newest versions of iPadOS and visionOS, with a new unified naming convention across its OS's. Apple Intelligence gets a slew of new capabilities across Apple devices. And the panel remembers Bill Atkinson. iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further. visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Intelligence gets even more powerful with new capabilities across Apple devices. macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever. The iPad just got a lot more...2025-06-112h 00Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Tech 219: Apple Watch Workout Streaks On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargeant helps Len out with a workout streak that was broken somehow on his Apple Watch! Send in your questions for Mikah to answer! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. 2025-06-0811 minTech News Weekly (Video)Tech News Weekly (Video)Nintendo Switch 2: Initial Impressions - Is the Switch 2 a Must-Buy? Amanda Silberling is joining Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Initial hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch 2. Reddit sues Anthropic. Amazon will be testing humanoid robots to deliver packages. And what could be announced at WWDC25. Scott Stein of CNET is staying busy as he joins the show to share his hands-on impressions of Nintendo's Switch 2 console, Mario Kart World, and its new features. Amanda talks about Reddit suing the artificial intelligence company Anthropic for allegedly not paying for its services without a proper licensing agreement. You may receive your Amazon packages from robots in the...2025-06-061h 07Tech News Weekly (Audio)Tech News Weekly (Audio)Nintendo Switch 2: Initial Impressions - Is the Switch 2 a Must-Buy? Amanda Silberling is joining Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Initial hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch 2. Reddit sues Anthropic. Amazon will be testing humanoid robots to deliver packages. And what could be announced at WWDC25. Scott Stein of CNET is staying busy as he joins the show to share his hands-on impressions of Nintendo's Switch 2 console, Mario Kart World, and its new features. Amanda talks about Reddit suing the artificial intelligence company Anthropic for allegedly not paying for its services without a proper licensing agreement. You may receive your Amazon packages from robots in the...2025-06-061h 07All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 390: Nintendo Switch 2: Initial Impressions Amanda Silberling is joining Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Initial hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch 2. Reddit sues Anthropic. Amazon will be testing humanoid robots to deliver packages. And what could be announced at WWDC25. Scott Stein of CNET is staying busy as he joins the show to share his hands-on impressions of Nintendo's Switch 2 console, Mario Kart World, and its new features. Amanda talks about Reddit suing the artificial intelligence company Anthropic for allegedly not paying for its services without a proper licensing agreement. You may receive your Amazon packages from robots in the...2025-06-061h 07Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Tech News Weekly 390: Nintendo Switch 2: Initial Impressions Amanda Silberling is joining Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Initial hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch 2. Reddit sues Anthropic. Amazon will be testing humanoid robots to deliver packages. And what could be announced at WWDC25. Scott Stein of CNET is staying busy as he joins the show to share his hands-on impressions of Nintendo's Switch 2 console, Mario Kart World, and its new features. Amanda talks about Reddit suing the artificial intelligence company Anthropic for allegedly not paying for its services without a proper licensing agreement. You may receive your Amazon packages from robots in the...2025-06-061h 07Total Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)Hands-On Apple 185: Safari Reading List Pocket may be gone, but your Mac has a powerful built-in replacement that's been hiding in plain sight all along. Mikah Sargent reveals Safari's underutilized Reading List feature and shows how it can seamlessly replace your favorite read-later apps with smart offline capabilities and cross-device syncing. Adding Articles Made Simple - Multiple ways to save content including the Shift+Command+D keyboard shortcut, shift-clicking links, and the "Add Open Tabs to Reading List" bulk option Smart Organization Tools - Built-in search functionality and automatic sorting between read and unread articles to keep your list manageable Powerful Management Options...2025-06-0511 minTotal Mikah (Audio)Total Mikah (Audio)iOS Today 755: Planning a Day Out Ready to make your next day out absolutely perfect? Mikah and Rosemary share their favorite apps and strategies for planning the ultimate outdoor adventure, from weather tracking to transit navigation and everything in between. Please Don't Rain - Rosemary showcases this specialized weather app designed for theme park visits and outdoor activities, featuring location-specific rain forecasts and customizable measurement units for international travelers Fantastical - Mikah explains how this premium calendar app provides 10-day weather forecasts directly within your schedule, making it easy to plan events around weather conditions Mercury Weather - Advanced weather app with trip planning...2025-06-0545 minTech News Weekly (Video)Tech News Weekly (Video)How North Korea Infiltrates U.S. Tech Jobs - DPRK's Infiltration of U.S. Remote Jobs Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Apple is rumored to announce a major OS redesign and unified naming scheme at WWDC this year. How YouTube creators are competing against traditional television. Insights into research showing technology use and association with reduced cognitive decline. And how North Koreans have stolen over $6 billion in cryptocurrency through U.S. remote jobs. Dan Moren talks about how Apple is rumored to unveil an upcoming OS redesign and unified naming scheme later at WWDC this year, internally dubbed 'Solarium'. Mikah talks about YouTube creators and how they are...2025-05-3059 minTech News Weekly (Audio)Tech News Weekly (Audio)How North Korea Infiltrates U.S. Tech Jobs - DPRK's Infiltration of U.S. Remote Jobs Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Apple is rumored to announce a major OS redesign and unified naming scheme at WWDC this year. How YouTube creators are competing against traditional television. Insights into research showing technology use and association with reduced cognitive decline. And how North Koreans have stolen over $6 billion in cryptocurrency through U.S. remote jobs. Dan Moren talks about how Apple is rumored to unveil an upcoming OS redesign and unified naming scheme later at WWDC this year, internally dubbed 'Solarium'. Mikah talks about YouTube creators and how they are...2025-05-3059 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 389: How North Korea Infiltrates U.S. Tech Jobs Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! Apple is rumored to announce a major OS redesign and unified naming scheme at WWDC this year. How YouTube creators are competing against traditional television. Insights into research showing technology use and association with reduced cognitive decline. And how North Koreans have stolen over $6 billion in cryptocurrency through U.S. remote jobs. Dan Moren talks about how Apple is rumored to unveil an upcoming OS redesign and unified naming scheme later at WWDC this year, internally dubbed 'Solarium'. Mikah talks about YouTube creators and how they are...2025-05-3059 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Getting the Most out of macOS Dictation Unlock the power of your voice with macOS dictation! Mikah Sargent demonstrates how to transform your spoken words into written text anywhere on your Mac, complete with punctuation commands, formatting tricks, and even emoji support. This comprehensive guide walks you through enabling the feature and using advanced dictation commands you probably didn't know existed. Enabling dictation in macOS - Access this feature through System Settings > Keyboard > Dictation, where you can choose language, microphone source, and set up keyboard shortcuts. Auto-punctuation option - Let macOS intelligently add punctuation based on your speech patterns or manually dictate punctuation marks. Voice...2025-05-2216 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 387: Android's New Design Language Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent this week! A quick preview of Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive ahead of Google I/O with CNET. If you received a 'Lopez Voice Assistant' email, you may be owed a settlement. Apple is finally rolling out its rebranded 'CarPlay Ultra', which was unveiled years ago. And the age of paranoia with deepfakes and scams. Patrick Holland of CNET joins Mikah to talk about his first look into Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive's redesign, ahead of Google I/O on May 20th. Mikah shares that if you received an email titled 'Lopez Voice Assistant...2025-05-161h 04Hands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Magnifier Walkthrough Discover the incredible power of Apple's Magnifier accessibility tool as Mikah Sargent provides a comprehensive walkthrough of this feature that's about to make its way to macOS. Far more than just a simple magnification tool, Magnifier offers a suite of detection capabilities that can help anyone better interact with their surroundings. Activities feature - Mikah demonstrates how to create and save custom "Activities" that configure Magnifier for specific use cases with different controls and detection settings. Detection capabilities - The detect feature can identify and describe scenes, people, furniture, doors, text, and even what you're pointing at with...2025-05-1521 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 386: Netflix Update Aims To Keep You Watching Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! Spotify's latest update gives users more control over their listening experience. Students are using AI more widely to cheat. Microsoft's latest Surface devices still utilize Snapdragon X. And Netflix is rolling out a major UI redesign, which includes algorithmic changes and a TikTok-like feed. Amanda talks about Spotify's rollout of its latest update, which utilizes AI-driven features, including enhanced playlists and "smart shuffle." Mikah shares a New York Magazine article that highlights the increasing use of AI tools by students to complete assignments and the impact the reliance of...2025-05-091h 00All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)Tech News Weekly 385: Wikipedia's AI Strategy Explained In this episode of Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti explore the growing role of AI in consumer tech, the latest legal setback for Apple's App Store policies, and two in-depth interviews: Bloomberg's Leah Nylen breaks down the DOJ's proposed remedies in the antitrust case against Google, and Wikimedia's Leila Zia shares the foundation's new AI strategy that centers humans—not machines. ChatGPT Adds Shopping Tools: Abrar Al-Heeti highlights OpenAI's new AI-powered shopping experience in ChatGPT, which personalizes product recommendations and integrates purchase links—all without leaving the chat window. She and Mikah explore the implications for...2025-05-021h 04Hands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Using the Passwords App in macOS Sequoia Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a comprehensive tour of the Passwords app in macOS Sequoia, demonstrating how this robust tool serves as a complete credential management system. From passkeys to verification codes and shared passwords, Mikah explores how Apple has created a secure yet user-friendly solution for managing all your login information across devices. Passkeys - These are created automatically when you set up passkey authentication on websites, with limited editing options but the ability to add notes or modify the associated website. Verification codes - Users can add two-factor authentication codes either by entering setup keys manually...2025-04-2409 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Control Center Updates in iOS 18.4 Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a comprehensive tour of the latest Control Center updates in iOS 18.4, demonstrating new features and reminding users of existing functionality they might have overlooked. Check out how Apple has enhanced this essential interface with ambient music options and expanded Apple Intelligence controls. Navigation and customization - Learn how to switch between different Control Center categories by swiping up and down, including Favorites, additional controls, media controls, Home controls, and connectivity options. Resizing controls - Controls with a "macaroni noodle" in the corner can be resized by tapping, holding, and dragging...2025-04-1011 minTechsploderTechsploderMikah SargentMikah Sargent joins Jason Howell to explore the nostalgic world of early 2000s tech, from the Kindle Keyboard to the Juice Box multimedia player, while also discussing Mikah's current tech interests and tech podcast career.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowellNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Show begins01:51 - Catching up with Mikah Sargent10:42 - Mikah's move to Portland and comparison to the...2025-03-271h 00Total Jason (Video)Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 379: Google Unveils Midrange Pixel 9A Will iRobot's new Roomba's bring the company back to the forefront of robotic vacuums? What to know about Amazon's change of handling voice recordings through Alexa devices. Two new PebbleOS watches are available for pre-order! And the lowdown on the new Pixel 9a smartphone that Google recently announced. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about the new Roombas that iRobot has unveiled but is unimpressed by the lack of innovation in these new robotic vacuums. Do you have Alexa devices in your household? Be aware of some of the new changes...2025-03-211h 12Total Jason (Audio)Total Jason (Audio)Tech News Weekly 379: Google Unveils Midrange Pixel 9A Will iRobot's new Roomba's bring the company back to the forefront of robotic vacuums? What to know about Amazon's change of handling voice recordings through Alexa devices. Two new PebbleOS watches are available for pre-order! And the lowdown on the new Pixel 9a smartphone that Google recently announced. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about the new Roombas that iRobot has unveiled but is unimpressed by the lack of innovation in these new robotic vacuums. Do you have Alexa devices in your household? Be aware of some of the new changes...2025-03-211h 12Hands-On Tech (Audio)Hands-On Tech (Audio)AirPods Connecting Automatically - Getting AirPods To Stop Connecting To Random Devices! On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Derek with why his AirPods Pro are automatically and randomly connecting to his wife's iPhone despite never being paired with her device. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this...2025-03-1616 minHands-On Tech (Audio)Hands-On Tech (Audio)Automating Roller Shades & Connecting Printers - Connecting Devices for Automation In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers two questions from Kevin: about how to control multiple roller shades with different remotes from a smartphone via Wi-Fi, and connecting a printer that's currently on a power line network to his eero Wi-Fi system. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT...2025-03-0916 minHands-On Tech (Audio)Hands-On Tech (Audio)iTunes on Windows - iTunes Not Recognizing iPhone on Windows PC! On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Jerry, who is experiencing issues getting iTunes to recognize their iPhone 16 on their Windows PC. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club...2025-02-2312 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)macOS Print Center Walkthrough In this episode of Hands-On Mac, Mikah Sargent explores the Print Center utility in macOS - an essential but often overlooked tool for managing printers and print jobs. Mikah gives a comprehensive walkthrough of the app's features, showing how it can help troubleshoot printer issues and manage your printing needs without requiring bloated third-party software. Accessing Print Center - Mikah demonstrates multiple ways to open the utility, including using Spotlight (Command+Space), the menu bar search icon, or navigating through Finder to Applications > Utilities Viewing connected printers - The sidebar displays all connected printers with...2025-02-2012 minHands-On Tech (Audio)Hands-On Tech (Audio)Voice Acting Setup & Gear - Getting Started With Voice Acting In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent addresses a question from listener Faye about the setup they should go with to start with voice acting, covering how one should approach getting into voice acting and providing some resources for Faye to look into. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer at hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https...2025-02-1614 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Flaky Bluetooth on Your Mac? Here's How to Fix It Mikah Sargent shares essential tips for troubleshooting Bluetooth issues on your Mac in this episode of Hands-On Mac. Learn how to resolve connectivity problems and get your devices working smoothly again with these step-by-step instructions. In this episode, Mikah covers: Restarting your Mac: The simplest and often most effective first step in resolving Bluetooth issues Toggling Bluetooth on and off: Quickly turning Bluetooth off and back on in the System Settings can help re-establish connections Unpairing and repairing devices: "Forgetting" a previously connected device and setting it up again as new can fix persistent problems Accessing...2025-02-1308 minHands-On Tech (Audio)Hands-On Tech (Audio)Stop Devices from Listening for Keyword Activations - Halt Devices From Listening In On Hands-On Tech, host Mikah Sargent addresses a listener's concern about their Apple devices seemingly listening to conversations in their office and offers a few way to disable this functionality. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode...2025-02-0910 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Apple's New AI Clean Up Tool In this episode, Mikah Sargent explores Apple's new Clean Up feature, part of the Apple Intelligence suite, which aims to remove distractions from photos. Clean Up is a new feature in macOS Sequoia's Photos app that uses on-device machine learning to remove unwanted objects from images To use Clean Up, enter edit mode, select the Clean Up tab, and either click, brush, or circle the object to remove Mikah tests Clean Up on a photo of a puppy with a toy in the background; it successfully removes the toy but loses some pillow texture On a building photo...2025-01-2310 minHands-On Apple (Video)Hands-On Apple (Video)Layer Tracks With Voice Memos Apple's Voice Memos app just got a serious upgrade for iPhone 16 Pro users, and Mikah Sargent is here to show you why it's a game-changer for musicians, podcasters, and creatives. The new layered audio recording feature lets you stack tracks effortlessly, capturing vocals over a backing track or layering spoken word with precision. Whether you're humming song ideas, laying down a podcast draft, or creating something unique, Mikah walks you through how this update transforms Voice Memos into an indispensable creative companion. Voice Memos update brings Layered Recording to iPhone 16 Pro lineup - Apple - https://www...2024-12-1919 minTotal Jason (Video)Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 349: First Impressions of Google's Pixel 9 Apple is forcing Patreon to switch to its App Store billing system, allowing Apple to take 30% of new subscriptions made through its App Store. KOSPA passed in the U.S. Senate recently: what's next for the controversial bill. And Google announced a lot at its Made by Google event, including new Pixel phones and a big push for Gemini AI. Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah this week! Dan talks about Apple forcing Patreon to switch to using its App Store billing system, or Patreon will be removed from the App Store. Mikah Sargent talks about KOSPA...2024-08-161h 06Total Jason (Audio)Total Jason (Audio)Tech News Weekly 349: First Impressions of Google's Pixel 9 Apple is forcing Patreon to switch to its App Store billing system, allowing Apple to take 30% of new subscriptions made through its App Store. KOSPA passed in the U.S. Senate recently: what's next for the controversial bill. And Google announced a lot at its Made by Google event, including new Pixel phones and a big push for Gemini AI. Dan Moren of Six Colors joins Mikah this week! Dan talks about Apple forcing Patreon to switch to using its App Store billing system, or Patreon will be removed from the App Store. Mikah Sargent talks about KOSPA...2024-08-161h 06Total Jason (Video)Total Jason (Video)Tech News Weekly 337: AI News From Google I/O & OpenAI Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about Matter 1.3 being released by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Mikah is excited by the new accessibility features Apple recently announced. What Google announced at its Google I/O 2024 event. And finally, OpenAI announces GPT-4o. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about Matter 1.3 being released, which brings further support to smart appliances and new features, but laments the fact that most major platforms have yet to adopt even Matter 1.2. Mikah Sargent is ecstatic about Apple's new accessible features, including Eye Tracking and Vehicle Motion Cues. Jason Howell...2024-05-161h 18Total Jason (Audio)Total Jason (Audio)Tech News Weekly 337: AI News From Google I/O & OpenAI Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Jennifer talks about Matter 1.3 being released by the Connectivity Standards Alliance. Mikah is excited by the new accessibility features Apple recently announced. What Google announced at its Google I/O 2024 event. And finally, OpenAI announces GPT-4o. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about Matter 1.3 being released, which brings further support to smart appliances and new features, but laments the fact that most major platforms have yet to adopt even Matter 1.2. Mikah Sargent is ecstatic about Apple's new accessible features, including Eye Tracking and Vehicle Motion Cues. Jason Howell...2024-05-161h 18Mac Power UsersMac Power UsersCatching up with Mikah SargentMikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what's going on with the Matter smart home standard. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Things: Now updated for Apple’s new operating systems. Try it today. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Mikah Sargent Links and Show Notes: Sign up fo...2023-12-241h 39Smart Tech Today (Audio)Smart Tech Today (Audio)Smart Tech Trends of 2021 - A look back at the year's smart home happenings. Matthew Cassinelli and Mikah Sargent announce the sunsetting of Smart Tech Today and look back at the year's smart home trends. Amazon's Alexa Stalled With Users as Interest Faded, Documents Show Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today stories Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today's most-covered topics Ember Mug HomePod Eve Motion Sensor Awair Eve Door and Window Sensor Hue Motion Sensor Nanoleaf Canvas Picks of the week Matthew: Focused 2022 Calendar Mikah: Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today2021-12-231h 31Smart Tech Today (Video)Smart Tech Today (Video)Smart Tech Trends of 2021 - A look back at the year's smart home happenings. Matthew Cassinelli and Mikah Sargent announce the sunsetting of Smart Tech Today and look back at the year's smart home trends. Amazon's Alexa Stalled With Users as Interest Faded, Documents Show Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today stories Matthew's Airtable list of Smart Tech Today's most-covered topics Ember Mug HomePod Eve Motion Sensor Awair Eve Door and Window Sensor Hue Motion Sensor Nanoleaf Canvas Picks of the week Matthew: Focused 2022 Calendar Mikah: Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today2021-12-231h 32Smart Tech Today (Audio)Smart Tech Today (Audio)Honey, Grab the Car Thing! - Apple Watch COVID Predictions, Spotify's "Car Thing", Alexa on Xbox On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: Google Maps finally gets an iOS update complete with App Privacy labels Google Home is now smart enough to only take video calls if you're actually home New Google Maps feature shows route with lowest carbon footprint Android's latest feature reminds you to avoid distracted walking Apple Pay With Express Transit Mode Now Available for San Francisco Bay Area's Clipper Card Spotify launches its in-car entertainment system 'Car Thing' in U.S. Apple begins studying whether the Watch can predict COVID-19 Google adds UV Index...2021-04-161h 35Smart Tech Today (Audio)Smart Tech Today (Audio)Understanding Thread with Eve's Tim Böth - Thread & CHIP, Works With Alexa, Shortcuts outage On this episode of Smart Tech Today with Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli: Discover your Thread Network HomeKit Over Thread With HomePod mini and Eve Project Connected Home over IP Introducing New Works with Alexa (WWA) Badge and Requirements The new Connected Vehicle Skills API makes it faster and easier to create delightful connected vehicle voice experiences for your customers Nuke your Alexa smart home to get rid of 'ghost' devices Recently created Shortcuts links are currently broken The HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor, but Apple's Smart Home Future Is Still Meh Apple Adds FaceTime Framework to...2021-03-261h 48Hands-On iOS (Audio)Hands-On iOS (Audio)Mikah Sargent's Favorite iOS Apps - In His Years Using iOS, These Are Mikah's Favorite Apps to Date In his years using iOS, these are Mikah's favorite apps to date. Podcast app: Pocket Casts Photo editing app: Pixelmator Photo Annotation app: Annotable Delivery tracking app: Deliveries Smart home control app: Home Calendar app: Fantastical VPN app: ExpressVPN Reminders app: Due Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios 2020-12-1823 minHands-On iOS (Video)Hands-On iOS (Video)Mikah Sargent's Favorite iOS Apps - In His Years Using iOS, These Are Mikah's Favorite Apps to Date In his years using iOS, these are Mikah's favorite apps to date. Podcast app: Pocket Casts Photo editing app: Pixelmator Photo Annotation app: Annotable Delivery tracking app: Deliveries Smart home control app: Home Calendar app: Fantastical VPN app: ExpressVPN Reminders app: Due Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios 2020-12-1823 minMac Power UsersMac Power UsersHomeKit in 2020, with Mikah SargentSince its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend what Apple allows it to do in its default app. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox: Stop drowning in email! MarsEdit: Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Mikah Sargent Links and...2020-09-071h 54Hands-On iOS (Audio)Hands-On iOS (Audio)Peel & Stick Stickers on iOS - What are sticker packs? How do you use them? Mikah answers. After realizing few people know the true potential of stickers in iMessage conversations, Mikah decided to create an episode of Hands-On iOS detailing the ins and outs of iMessage sticker packs. You can peel 'em and you can stick 'em! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios 2020-02-1408 minHands-On iOS (Video)Hands-On iOS (Video)Peel & Stick Stickers on iOS - What are sticker packs? How do you use them? Mikah answers. After realizing few people know the true potential of stickers in iMessage conversations, Mikah decided to create an episode of Hands-On iOS detailing the ins and outs of iMessage sticker packs. You can peel 'em and you can stick 'em! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios 2020-02-1408 minHands-On iOS (Audio)Hands-On iOS (Audio)Everyone Should Use This iOS Accessibility Setting - Phone too bright at night? Mikah's got a tip for you. iOS has loads of interesting and helpful features to make everyday use even better. Here's a tip that you can use to further lower the brightness setting on your phone; ideal for nighttime usage! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios 2020-02-0706 minHands-On iOS (Video)Hands-On iOS (Video)Everyone Should Use This iOS Accessibility Setting - Phone too bright at night? Mikah's got a tip for you. iOS has loads of interesting and helpful features to make everyday use even better. Here's a tip that you can use to further lower the brightness setting on your phone; ideal for nighttime usage! Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-ios 2020-02-0706 minTriangulation (Video)Triangulation (Video)Kate O'Neill: Waste - How trash is shaping global economies and politics Mikah Sargent talks with professor Kate O'Neill about her new book, 'Waste' and what we can do about the ever-growing amount of trash each of us produces. They discuss what happens to much of our e-waste and how tech companies could work proactively, including the right-to-repair. One big issue is how China changed recycling world-wide, complicating the recycling industry and what happens next. Some solutions to this problem include finding alternatives to plastic and developing a global solution to our waste problem. Mikah and Kate also coin the term "Garbology." Buy 'Waste': https://amzn.to/2luYrPt 2019-10-051h 11Triangulation (Audio)Triangulation (Audio)Kate O'Neill: Waste - How trash is shaping global economies and politics Mikah Sargent talks with professor Kate O'Neill about her new book, 'Waste' and what we can do about the ever-growing amount of trash each of us produces. They discuss what happens to much of our e-waste and how tech companies could work proactively, including the right-to-repair. One big issue is how China changed recycling world-wide, complicating the recycling industry and what happens next. Some solutions to this problem include finding alternatives to plastic and developing a global solution to our waste problem. Mikah and Kate also coin the term "Garbology." Buy 'Waste': https://amzn.to/2luYrPt 2019-10-051h 11Friends in Your EarsFriends in Your EarsMikah Sargent and Tom BridgeThis fortnight, Kathy is joined by Mikah and Tom to talk about their history of podcasts, what got them started making podcasts and their favorite podcasts, plus a discussion about podcast numbers, and reasons to do a podcast. We also figure out how countries will settle their differences when wars are abolished. Theme Music by Christopher and Adelaide Breen Kathy Campbell with Mikah Sargent and Tom Bridge Show Notes & Links Mikah Chihuahua dot Coffee Tom Mac Admins Mikah This Week in Tech Mac Break...2018-07-0634 minCartoon CastCartoon CastMary Poppins + Acid + I Don't Even KnowWhy not? That’s the question Christina and Mikah are convinced gets asked a lot in the Uncle Grandpa writing room. Uncle Grandpa is one of the weirdest, most adorable shows the two have tackled. Strap in to the U.G. RV for a bizarre trip through two of the show’s episodes. UGaaS: Uncle Grandpa as a Service Christina Warren and Mikah Sargent Show Notes & Links Christina’s Episode Uncle Grandpa S1, E22: Bad Morning Mikah’s Episode Uncle Grandpa S1, E34: Aunt Grandma What we’re watchin...2016-04-051h 16Cartoon CastCartoon CastCover Yourself in Zombie JuiceWe’re getting weird this week. Christina and Mikah dive into two of their favorite episodes of Regular Show and spend an inordinate amount of time talking about fast food and tomato soup. It's like a modern Rocko's Modern Life. Christina Warren and Mikah Sargent Show Notes & Links Christina’s Episode Season 1, Episode 7: Grilled Cheese Deluxe Mikah’s Episode Season 4, Episode 35: Sleep Fighter What we’re watching Christina: Home Movies Mikah: Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends Links Christina’s show, Rocket, on Relay FM Y’all for...2016-01-191h 03Cartoon CastCartoon CastMarshmallow Cocoa LoafChristina and Mikah are back this week with two animated holiday specials. Christina made Mikah cry by having him watch “Marge Be Not Proud,” and Mikah taught Christina about Kwanzaa with the help of Futurama. Two hosts. Two Animated Holiday Specials. One Too Many Songs. Christina Warren and Mikah Sargent Referenced Works Holidays (topic) Show Notes & Links Pre-show Cartoon Network, Scratch partner up. Simone de Rochefort officially declares Pokémon an anime. Christina’s Holiday Special The Simpsons, Marge Be Not Prou...2015-12-221h 16