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TWiT 10 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

Hands-On Tech is a weekly podcast hosted by Mikah Sargent that helps listeners solve everyday tech problems. Each episode focuses on a specific theme, answering listener questions about gadgets, privacy, and innovations. The show aims to turn tech confusion into confidence with expert advice and easy-to-follow explanations. New episodes are released every Sunday.

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HOT 281: Incognito Browsing - The Truth About Private Browsing Aug 23, 2026 11:35 In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Rosemary's question about what private browsing actually hides, from whom, and what it's really for. 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 l

HOT 280: Am I Getting True Gigabit Internet? - Gigabit Promises Aug 16, 2026 18:03 On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Al's question about why their gigabit internet plan isn't delivering the promised speeds during a Wi-Fi speed test, and who's really to blame: the ISP, the router, or the device. 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

HOT 279: Safely Ejecting USB Drives - USB Removal Myths Aug 9, 2026 8:09 On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether safely ejecting a USB flash drive is still necessary or just an outdated habit. 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! Sup

HOT 278: Understanding Battery Percentages - Why the Battery Percentage Shown Isn't Always Accurate Aug 2, 2026 21:42 In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about whether his phone's battery percentage is an accurate measurement, why it seems to stay at 100% for a long time before suddenly dropping to dead, and whether battery recalibration is a real fix. Send in your questions for Mikah to answer, and any products you'd like Mikah to take a look at, to hot@twit.tv! Host: Mikah S

HOT 277: Battery Overcharging Myths - Is Keeping Your Devices Plugged In Bad? Jul 26, 2026 13:30 On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah settles a household debate about whether it's harmful to keep a laptop plugged in all the time, and whether battery charge limit settings are worth using. 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

HOT 276: Smart TV's ACR Tracking - Stop Your TV From Spying! Jul 19, 2026 18:49 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! Support what you love and

HOT 275: USB-C Cable Confusion - Decode Your USB-C Cable Mess Jul 12, 2026 16:56 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 A

HOT 274: Smart Home Recommendations - Matter & Thread Explained Jul 5, 2026 15:04 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 w

HOT 273: ISP Email - Switch Email Providers Safely Jun 28, 2026 13:07 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 wh

HOT 272: Robocalls - Stopping Robocallers Jun 21, 2026 16:31 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.

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