Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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  • Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered. Submit your tech queries through email at HOT@twit.tv or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air! And keep an ear out for guest experts who drop by to share their specialized tech wisdom. 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 from 11 am to 2 pm PT to be part of a show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence! New episodes every Sunday.
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Episodes
  • HOT 201: "Hey Siri" Activations - Managing Siri On Your Devices

    HOT 201: "Hey Siri" Activations - Managing Siri On Your Devices
    Feb 2 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Mark rein in Siri after a recent update caused Mark's Siri to start having activation issues and responding inconsistently to voice commands.

    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

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    Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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    13 mins
  • HOT 200: Duplicate Photos In My Folders! - External Devices & Gmail Storage

    HOT 200: Duplicate Photos In My Folders! - External Devices & Gmail Storage
    Jan 26 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Richard figure out why there are duplicate photos of the same picture in his photo folders! Plus, Mikah answers Lance's question about Windows 11 and some devices being labeled as removable external storage devices. And Mikah shares a follow-up from Jack about his problem with his Gmail storage space.

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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

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    26 mins
  • HOT 199: Managing Spam Emails - Filtering Out Spam Emails in Your Email Acocunts

    HOT 199: Managing Spam Emails - Filtering Out Spam Emails in Your Email Acocunts
    Jan 19 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Lars, who is seeking help for a friend who is being flooded with spam emails and is looking for a way to filter out the spam emails!

    • Mikah strongly recommends transitioning away from ISP-provided email addresses, as they often get shuffled between companies and can face service disruptions
    • There are also some options to consider when moving from an old email account, such as setting up auto-responses directing to the new address or configuring your new email account to pull from your old account.
    • Mikah suggests two things to do. The first is to create a Gmail account to leverage its excellent spam filtering capabilities, then configure it to pull mail from the Cox address and connect it to Outlook.
    • The second option is to use local spam filtering software like Mailwasher, which offers Bayesian filtering that learns from user input to improve spam detection over time.
    • Other software options to consider are Spambully, Spamfighter, and clean.io, though some may not work without MX record access.

    Read the official blog post about the change to Hands-On Tech.

    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

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    22 mins

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listened to Leo for many years.

Leo is an excellent Podcaster. Extremely knowledgeable and has timely information. Highly recommend any TWIT products.

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