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 A ...
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Bob Neufeld from Vintage Audiobooks is your host and storyteller. He reads favorites and lesser-known gems in multiple genres, including children's works, American and international fiction, history/biography, and philosophy With episodes from the Sleep Time Edition, you can fall asleep listening to classic stories told in a calm, gentle style that will help you relax from your long, hard day and drift into dreamland.
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The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
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A young, beautiful mermaid longs to live above the sea and be a human being. But there are serious consequences! From the Danish master of the fairy tale, Hans Christian Andersen. Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bizzJAv Bob Neufeld
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F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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In this short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1922, Benjamin's life is lived backwards. The Vintage Audobooks Podcast brings you readings of classic, international stories, fairy tales, myths, history, philosophy and other genres. Bob Neufeld is your host and narrator. . Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bizzJ…
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Sleep Time brings you classic stories, fairy tales, mythology and other favorites told in a calm, gentle style that helps you relax after your long, hard day and drift into dreamland. Bob Neufeld is your host and storyteller. In this episode, fall asleep with the best sleep story ever - Rip Van Winkle. Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/b…
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Sleep Time brings you classic stories, fairy tales, mythology and other favorites told in a calm, gentle style that helps you relax after your long, hard day and drift into dreamland. Bob Neufeld is your host and storyteller. In this episode, fall asleep with five beloved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm. 0:10 - Intro 2:11 - Cinderella 18:13 - T…
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Hans Christian Andersen - The Ugly Duckling and Thumbelina
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From the great Danish master, Hans Christian Anderson, two of his most beloved tales. The Ugly Duckling and Thumbelina. Both characters make long, dangerous journeys to find perfect new homes and companions.Av Bob Neufeld
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ATG 66: RIP Adobe Flash - Flash Player Reaches End-of-Life
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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 animations. Archive.org's Flash Showcase: http://bit.ly/3ntizw2 Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponso…
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ATG 65: Disabling Chrome Notifications - How To Edit Site Permissions
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Looking to get rid of those pesky site notifications in Chrome? Leo Laporte explains how to view and edit site permissions. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 64: Moving From iPhone To Android - Tips for Switching and Syncing Your Data
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Making the switch from iPhone to Android? Leo Laporte gives tips on syncing contacts, photos, and more to make the move easy. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 63: Insecure Apartment-Provided WiFi - How To Stay Safe a Public Network
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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?: https://bit.ly/3loGQ4H Kadesh Tiny Hardware Firewall: https://bit.ly/3mnIWTN SG-1100 Netgate pfSense Security Gateway Appliance: https://amzn.to/2VlqcYV Host: Leo Laporte Download or s…
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ATG 62: Buying a TV in 2020 - What You Need to Know
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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. Find the best TV for any budget: https://my.lustre.ai/ZzmQz Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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ATG 61: Improve Your Home Network - MoCA & Powerline Network Adapters Explained
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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 Powerline Network Adapters to extend your wired network throughout your home. Wifi Analyzer: https://bit.ly/2IFp9QL TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter: https://amzn.…
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ATG 60: Best Home Intercom Systems - How To Use Google Nest or Amazon Echo as Wireless Intercom
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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. Get the Amazon Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/3p9DGol Get the Google Nest Mini: https://bhpho.to/2JSAcqf Get the Apple HomePod Mini: https://bhpho.to/3eEwQCC Host: Leo Lap…
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ATG 59: Can a PDF Have a Virus? - How to Safely View a Malicious PDF
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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. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 58: Gmail Spam Filter - How to Stop Legitimate Email Getting Marked as Junk
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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. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 57: 4G LTE for Home Internet - Is Cellular Data a Good Cable/DSL Alternative?
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Is cellular data for home internet access a good alternative to traditional cable or DSL? Leo Laporte explains. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 56: Run Windows Apps on Mac - Virtual Machines (VM) on macOS
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Leo Laporte explains how to run Windows apps and programs on your Mac with virtual machines. VirtualBox: virtualbox.com VMware Fusion: https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html Parallels: https://www.parallels.com/ Docker Desktop: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.t…
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ATG 55: How To Find the Best Cell Phone Coverage for Your Area - Network Coverage Maps
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Leo Laporte explains how to find out which network has better cell coverage for your area. PCMag - Fastest Mobile Networks 2020: https://www.pcmag.com/fastest-mobile-networks/2020 Opensignal: https://www.opensignal.com/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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ATG 54: How To Choose a Keyboard - Computer Basics
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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. ClickyKeyboards: https://www.clickykeyboards.com/ Matias Keyboards: https://amzn.to/36cSStN Das Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ihZV7a Find the right keyboard for you: https://my.lustre.ai/tvB4x Host: Leo…
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ATG 53: How To Manually Subscribe To a Podcast - Podcast Directories Explained
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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. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 52: Replacement Laptop Batteries - Are 3rd Party Batteries Safe to Use?
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Leo Laporte explains what to look for when buying a replacement battery for your laptop or other devices. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 51: Multi-Camera Live Streaming Basics - How to Livestream Your Church Services
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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. Canon VIXIA HF G10: https://amzn.to/3gKD4Ae Sony Alpha a7 IIK: https://amzn.to/34N8O5h Elgato Cam Link 4K: https://amzn.to/3lAunfu HDMI to USB 3.0 Capture: https://amzn.to/3jzcg7Z Blackmagic Design…
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ATG 50: Internet on the Road - What's the Best WiFi for an RV?
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What are the best internet options for RVers and others hitting the road? Leo Laporte explains. NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Hotspot: https://amzn.to/2CZURFS Winegard PL-7000R DISH Playmaker: https://amzn.to/2QieGuY Winegard RZ-6000 Rayzar z1 RV TV Antenna: https://amzn.to/32kpJJR Find the right WiFi Hotspot for you: https://my.lustre.ai/wCU1F Host:…
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ATG 49: What Does a GPU Do? - Computer Basics
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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.lustre.ai/SieHM Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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ATG 48: Video Conference Lighting Tips - How to Look Your Best in a Zoom Meeting
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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: http://twit.tv/hop8 Elgato Key Light: https://amzn.to/2FbUbhl Dazzne Desk Mount LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/2PCBZiM Find the right webcam for you: https://my.lustre.ai/RFaaI Host: Leo La…
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ATG 47: How to Create a Custom Email Address - Personalized Email Accounts With Your Domain Name
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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. Disclosure: Hover is a TWiT Network sponsor (https://hover.com/twit) Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/t…
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ATG 46: Can You Trust Your WiFi Router? - Privacy Concerns Over Cloud-Managed Networks
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ATG 45: Encrypted Messaging Apps for Kids - Are Signal and WhatsApp OK to Use?
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ATG 44: HTTPS, SSL, and TLS Explained - How Encryption Protects Your Web Sessions
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ATG 43: Your Privacy and Apple/Google's COVID-19 Contact Tracing API - Should You Worry?
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ATG 42: Do You Need Antivirus Software for a Chromebook? - Chrome OS Security Explained
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ATG 41: WiFi Security Cameras on LTE/4G Hotspot - Will Wyze Cam Work on Skyroam?
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Can you use WiFi security cameras on a 4G/LTE mobile network using a hotspot? Leo Laporte Explains. Get the Skyroam Solis Lite: https://amzn.to/2NlpQxv Get the Wyze Cam: https://amzn.to/2NhIGWr Find the right home security camera for you: https://my.lustre.ai/49UjG Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-th…
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ATG 40: Managing Apple Photos to Save Space - How to Find & Backup Your Photos in macOS
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ATG 39: Public Key Crypto Explained - How Does End-to-End Encryption Work?
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What is public-key cryptography? Leo Laporte explains how end-to-end encryption works. How to encrypt email: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy/episodes/13 Signal Private Messenger: https://signal.org GPG Suite: https://gpgtools.org/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass…
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ATG 38: RAM Disks Explained - Worth the Trouble?
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ATG 37: Use Your Digital Camera on Zoom - How to Turn a DSLR/Mirrorless/GoPro Camera Into a Webcam
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ATG 36: Headphone Amps & DACs - How to Get Better Sound Out of Your Smartphone
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Leo Laporte explains how to improve the sound from your smartphone and other devices with the use of DACs and headphone amps. Headphones.com: https://www.headphones.com/ AudioQuest Dragonfly Black DAC: https://amzn.to/360JW93 iFi hip-dac: https://amzn.to/2WJN1pD Fiio DACs: https://amzn.to/35NQZ4N Compare Headphones: https://my.lustre.ai/lpCim Host:…
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ATG 35: Video Conferencing in the Age of Covid - Zoom, Jitsi, and other video conferencing apps explained.
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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.
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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?
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ATG 32: How to Automatically Backup Your Files in Windows 10 - Backup Windows 10 automatically.
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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: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/backup-and-restore-in-windows-352091d2-bb9d-3ea3-ed18-52ef2b88cbef#WindowsVersion=Windows_10 EaseUS: https://www.easeus.com/ Acronis: https://www.acronis.com/ M…
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ATG 31: How to Improve Your WiFi Speed and Signal - Boost your home WiFi performance.
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Slow or poor WiFi signal at home? Leo Laporte has a few tips to boost your network's performance. *eero is a TWiT Network sponsor* Ars Technica WiFi guide: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/the-ars-technica-semi-scientific-guide-to-wi-fi-access-point-placement/ inSSIDer: https://www.metageek.com/inssider/ NetSpot: https://www.netspotapp.com/ …
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ATG 30: How to Remote Access Plex Media Server With Port Forwarding - Plex Media Server port forwarding explained.
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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: https://support.plex.tv/articles/200931138-troubleshooting-remote-access/ https://dyn.com/ https://www.noip.com/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/…
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ATG 29: How to Encrypt Your Data for Cloud Storage - Securing files in the cloud explained.
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ATG 28: HD vs. 4K vs. 8K - When Does Resolution Make a Difference?
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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. Scott's Article on Techhive.com: https://www.techhive.com/article/578376/8k-vs-4k-tvs-most-consumers-cannot-tell-the-difference.html Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscrib…
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ATG 27: How to Uninstall Apps/Programs on Windows and Mac - Properly delete programs on Windows and Mac.
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ATG 26: How to Secure Emails and Texts on Your Smartphone - How to encrypt your email and messages.
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What's the most secure email and messaging on a smartphone? Leo Laporte explains ways you can encrypt your messages. ProtonMail: https://protonmail.com/ mailbox.org: https://mailbox.org/ Posteo: https://posteo.de/ Tutanota: https://tutanota.com/ The GNU Privacy Guard: https://gnupg.org/ Signal Private Messenger: https://signal.org/ Host: Leo Laport…
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ATG 25: How to Use TWiT's IRC Chat - TWiT's IRC Chatroom explained.
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Leo Laporte explains how to connect and use TWiT.tv's IRC chat server. IRC Chatroom: http://irc.twit.tv/ TWiT's Wiki: https://wiki.twit.tv/wiki/IRC_Chat Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twitAv TWiT
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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.
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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: https://www.imore.com/how-to-iphone-ipad-dfu-mode Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.co…
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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'
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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.
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