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Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered. Submit your tech queries through email at HOT@twit.tv or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air! Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month.

New episodes every Sunday.

Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Denise's question about whether her smart TV is tracking what she watches and how to stop it.
 

Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode!
 

Host: Mikah Sargent
 

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
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HOT 276: Smart TV's ACR Tracking - Stop Your TV From Spying!

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Doug's question about why identical-looking USB-C cables can have wildly different charging and data speeds, and how to tell them apart.
 

Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them in a future episode!
 

Host: Mikah Sargent
 

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

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HOT 275: USB-C Cable Confusion - Decode Your USB-C Cable Mess

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype.
 

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
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsors:

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NetSuite.AI/HOT

HOT 274: Smart Home Recommendations - Matter & Thread Explained

On Hands-On Tech, Eleanor asks Mikah how to transition away from her long-standing ISP email address without losing access to the important accounts tied to 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
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

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HOT 273: ISP Email - Switch Email Providers Safely

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Jim asks Mikah how to effectively reduce the overwhelming volume of spam texts and robocalls he's been receiving on his iPhone, and for advice to help his wife with the same issue, who uses Android.
 

Send in your questions for Mikah to hot@twit.tv, and he'll answer them during the show!
 

Host: Mikah Sargent
 

Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

Melissa.com/twit

HOT 272: Robocalls - Stopping Robocallers

In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Clint wants to know whether Telegram is truly safe to use or not.
 

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
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

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HOT 271: Telegram & Security - Is Telegram Secure?

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, listener Lenny asks Mikah for advice on how to get the best performance out of an external SSD connected to his MacBook Pro.
 

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
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

NetSuite.AI/HOT

HOT 270: Troubleshooting External Storage - Optimizing Your External Drive's Performance

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, David asks Mikah whether his old, out-of-service Windows Home Server is worth bringing back online now that he has a fast fiber internet connection, and what the best way to set it up would be.
 

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
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

HOT 269: Windows Home Server - Reviving an Old Windows Home Server

In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Robert asks Mikah for help choosing a new Windows laptop suited for heavy photo and video editing work, including guidance on GPU and VRAM requirements for his specific software stack, as well as advice on whether switching to a Mac is a viable option after a disastrous previous migration experience.
 

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
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsors:

outsystems.com/twit
shopify.com/hot

HOT 268: Laptop Recommendations - The Right Laptop For Your Photography Needs

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks Mikah whether he should set up a mesh router system or install multiple wired access points throughout his multi-floor home as he prepares to run ethernet cables.
 

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
 

Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts!
 
Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sponsor:

Melissa.com/twit

HOT 272: Robocalls - Stopping Robocallers

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