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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.

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Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a question from Wayne about streamlining a process to organize his recipies copied in Apple Notes and reformat them in HTML.
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 211: Moving Recipes to Apple Notes - Managing Your Recipes

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent tackles Kevin's question about connecting a wired printer to a mesh network. Kevin had previously used a powerline adapter to connect his non-WiFi printer to his conventional network but now needs a solution that works with his new eero mesh setup.
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 212: Connecting an Ethernet Printer to a Mesh Network - Ethernet Printers & Mesh Networks

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps out Dustin with what storage option he should get when upgrading to a new iMac.
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 213: iMac Storage - Which Storage Size Is Best for My iMac?

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Doug find a Windows-equivalent version of Mac's Time Machine backup application.
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 214: Time Machine for Windows - Windows Equivalent to Time Machine

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps David use his PlayStation 3 controller on a Windows machine to play Windows Flight Simulator. Mikah also showcases a cool resource for viewing pictures and documentation for older technology!
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 215: PlayStation Controller on Windows - Using a PS3 Controller on Your PC!

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent tackles a listener's question about Apple Watch connectivity options, specifically whether notifications can be received when the iPhone and Apple Watch are on separate Wi-Fi networks without cellular service.
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 216: Apple Watch Push Notifications - Sending Watch Notifications on Different Wi-Fi Networks

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Jim with an inquiry about transitioning from a Windows to a Mac machine and a question from Lance about UPS devices that can't communicate with a computer.
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 217: Migrating from Windows to Mac - Transitioning to a Mac Computer from Windows

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a fascinating question from Steven about how one can minimize one's digital carbon footprint.
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 218: Tech Carbon Footprint - Greening Your Digital Life

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargeant helps Len out with a workout streak that was broken somehow on his Apple Watch!
 

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
 

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 219: Apple Watch Workout Streaks - Fixing Broken Workout Streaks

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers Lance's question about remapping those Disney+ and Netflix-type media buttons on a TV remote.
 

Send in your questions to be answered on the show! hot@twit.tv
 

Host: Mikah Sargent
 

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

Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit
 

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

HOT 215: PlayStation Controller on Windows - Using a PS3 Controller on Your PC!

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