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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 this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Curt asks Mikah Sargent about a good replacement to the Pocket app, an app that allowed you to save articles for later reading, which Firefox discontinued back in July of 2025.
 

 
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Host: Mikah Sargent
 

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HOT 246: Replacing Pocket - Alternatives to Pocket Reader

On Hands-On Tech, listener Michael proposes an idea to Mikah Sargent if Apple could ever bring back the iPod Classic, but updated to be a home ecosystem? Mikah shares his thoughts.
 

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to 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
 

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HOT 245: The Return of the iPod Classic? - Could Apple Bring Back the iPod?

On Hands-On Tech, helps out helps listener Daniel switch their MFA from Authy to another app, and explains why it's going to be a more tedious process than with other MFA's.
 

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to 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 244: Switching MFA Apps - Why Exporting From Authy Is A Little More Difficult

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Elizabeth asks Mikah Sargent if she really needs to replace power strips after a period of time. And Stan wonders if there are any smart light switches that can connect to his 5.4 GHz router?
 

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 243: How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors? - Can Surge Protectors Wear Out Over Time?

In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Lance asks Mikah Sargent about the pros and cons of using powerline ethernet adapters, and Mikah shares his strong thoughts on these devices.
 

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 242: Powerline Networking - Pros & Cons of Powerline Ethernet Adapters

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, how do you prevent your Mac from automatically falling asleep to conduct overnight backups? Mikah Sargent shares some third-party apps that will do just that!
 

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 241: Keep Your Mac Awake - Prevent Your Mac From Automatically Going to Sleep

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent lists some of his favorite two-factor authenticator apps for listener Stuart and some of the pros and cons using 2FA applications.
 

Send in your questions for Hands-On Tech to 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 240: Two-Factor & Multifactor Authentication - Which Authenticator App Should You Use?

On Hands-On Tech, listener Ozzie asks Mikah Sargent how to repurpose a 2010 MacBook Pro so they can avoid recycling it.
 

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer to 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 239: Breathing New Life Into an Old Computer - Older Computer, New Life!

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps out listener Mike with how to organize old videos based on the people in them.
 

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 238: Organizing Home Videos with Facial Recognition - Sorting Old Videos With Modern Tech

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a listener's question about disposing of their old iMac and the steps needed to do so.
 

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 237: Recycling Old Computers - How to E-Waste Your Old iMac Properly

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a question from Joe about getting older software, like Adobe Photoshop CS3, to run on his new M4 MacBook Air. Mikah explains why you simply can't, but offers some suggestions that could work, while offering some modern alternatives to the older applications.
 

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer 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 227: Using Older Windows Software on a Modern Mac - Running CS3 and Lightroom 3 on Newer Macs?

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