Hands-On Tech (Audio)
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.
Episodes
HOT 273: ISP Email - Switch Email Providers Safely
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.
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HOT 272: Robocalls - Stopping Robocallers
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.
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HOT 271: Telegram & Security - Is Telegram Secure?
In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Clint wants to know whether Telegram is truly safe to use or not.
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HOT 270: Troubleshooting External Storage - Optimizing Your External Drive's Performance
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.
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HOT 269: Windows Home Server - Reviving an Old Windows Home Server
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.
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HOT 268: Laptop Recommendations - The Right Laptop For Your Photography Needs
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.
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HOT 267: Wireless Access Points vs. Mesh - Home Network Setup Advice
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.
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HOT 266: Troubleshooting Android Auto - Fixing Android Auto Issues
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, a listener asks why Android Auto has stopped displaying message banners and why voice commands are no longer working across multiple vehicles.
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HOT 265: Emulating Windows on macOS - Running Windows on Apple Silicon
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, a listener asks how to properly activate Windows 11 on an Apple Silicon Mac using UTM, and whether there are other virtualization options available now that Boot Camp is no longer supported.
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Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOT 264: Recovering Deleted Files - Can You Restore Deleted Files?
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps answer a question from Sheila if its possible to recover a file that has been permanently deleted from her computer.
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