Best Geek IO Podcasts (2024)

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This Week in Space 127: Space Stations Inc. 1:07:40

1h ago1:07:40

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We all know the ISS is living its last days and will be deorbited sometime around 2030... but what's coming up next? For episode 127, Max Haot of VAST joins us to discuss his company's first space station, called Haven-1, set to launch in 2025. For a company just just a few years old, VAST has made impressive progress toward what is likely to be th…

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Tech News Weekly 352: The Future of the Internet Archive 1:01:13

1d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Regulations have been drafted for operating autonomous trucks in the state of California. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has released details about the next iteration of Bluetooth, Bluetooth 6.0. What to expect from Apple's upcoming "It's Glowtime" event. And the Internet Archive has lost a major legal battle that could impact the organizatio…

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iOS Today 718: What to Expect at Apple's Event 42:15

1d ago42:15

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Get ready for Apple's big reveal! Hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into the hottest rumors surrounding the upcoming iPhone event. From potential new Apple Watch models to the highly anticipated iPhone 16 lineup, they break down what you can expect on September 9th. Will we see an iPhone X-style celebration for the Apple Watch's 10th an…

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Hands-On Mac 148: macOS Privacy Settings 25:48

1d ago25:48

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Privacy settings on macOS can be complex and confusing. Mikah Sargent breaks down each privacy option in the Settings app, explaining what they control and how they affect app permissions. From Location Services to Developer Tools, he covers the full spectrum of privacy settings, offering practical advice on when to grant or revoke app access. View…

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Hands-On Windows 106: Start11 With Brad Sams 19:48

1d ago19:48

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This Week Paul has a guest! Brad Sams from Stardock gives us a look at the customization possibilities in Windows 11 with their popular app Start11. Host: Paul Thurrott Guest: Brad Sams Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and…

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Home Theater Geeks 448: A Golf Sim Home Theater!? 12:36

1d ago12:36

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Most home theaters are dedicated to displaying movies and other passive video content, but this one does much more. It incorporates a full-fledged golf simulator and virtual-reality rig into a kick-ass home theater. The owner has been dreaming of such a space for 30 years, and he finally made his dream come true. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access t…

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603: Too Smart to Move 1:46:31

8h ago1:46:31

1:46:31

Join us in raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Donate in ATP’s name! Follow-up: Mac mini redesign updates from Mark Gurman Minimum Mac RAM (via Brian) Apple’s 1996 revival JPEG XL support (via Kelly Thompson) Google’s Image Coding Comparisons Chromium bug Distance vs. effort vs. quality vs. speed FTC’s noncompete ban was blocked…

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This Week in Google 784: Trochilidine Vigor 2:44:28

22h ago2:44:28

2:44:28

The Internet Archive just lost its appeal over ebook lending Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders Telegram Founder Pavel Durov's Indictment Thrusts Encryption Into the Spotlight Elon Musk, Tesla (TSLA) Beat Suit Over Promoting Dogecoin 'Pyramid Scheme' America Must Free Itself from the Tyranny of the Penny Did your car witness a crime? B…

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Windows Weekly 897: Not the Worst Currywurst 2:38:51

8h ago2:38:51

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In this week's episode, Paul is in Germany in preparation for IFA 2024. Some of the big PC players have made timely hardware announcements, including Intel launching their Core Ultra 200V series processors, Qualcomm revealing an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chip, and Dell listing a new XPS 13 laptop for preorder. Plus, does the Wall Street Journal have…

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Security Now 990: Is Telegram an Encrypted App? 2:09:19

1d ago2:09:19

2:09:19

Telegram puts End-to-End Privacy in the Crosshairs Free security logging is good for everyone CrowdStrike hemorrhaging customers Microsoft to meet privately with EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) vendors Yelp's Unhappy with Google Telegram as the hotbed for DDoSass – DDoS as a Service Chrome grows more difficult to exploit Cox Media Group's "Acti…

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MacBreak Weekly 937: Quid Pro Ming-Chi Kuo 2:37:47

3d ago2:37:47

2:37:47

Could the next Mac Mini lose all of its USB-A ports? Did Apple shape a part of a Child Safety Bill? Will a new iPhone SE with an OLED display be announced? Plus, is there an actual rule with Apple that disallows villains in movies or TV shows from using an iPhone? - Apple's succession strategy; M4 Mac Mini; cheaper iPad Magic Keyboard. - Who is Joh…

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This Week in Tech 995: The Story of Us 3:00:37

2d ago3:00:37

3:00:37

AnandTech Shuts Down, Brazil Bans X, Alexa Revamp Ask Claude: Amazon turns to Anthropic's AI for Alexa revamp Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Held Over Alleged Child Protection Failures on App Telegram founder Pavel Durov transferred from police custody to court after arrest in France Brazil judge orders suspension of Elon Musk's X Elon Musk, Tesla (TSLA)…

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Untitled Linux Show 167: Don't Have a Bad Time on Purpose 1:11:12

2d ago1:11:12

1:11:12

The week brings the drama, from kernel hackers retiring in frustration, to a panning take on COSMIC, to a high profile fork of a very popular database program. It's not all drama, as Linux celebrates an all-time high in market share, Microsoft's LinkedIn moves to Microsoft's Azure Linux, and the Mono project calls Wine its new home. For tips we hav…

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Hands-On Tech 180: Viewer Questions! 35:49

2d ago35:49

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On this episode of Hands-On Tech: it's another episode in which Mikah answers various viewers' questions! How can you get photos off an iPhone when the screen doesn't work? Why aren't my smart plugs working with my Eero router? And can I use my iPad as a remote shutter? Host: Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/club…

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This Week in Space 126: Danger! Rogue Planets! 53:51

5d ago53:51

53:51

As if election season wasn't scary enough, now we have rogue planets to worry about! Out in the vast darkness between star systems, these worlds wander through the interstellar void, sometimes in pairs, and when they encounter a solar system, havoc can result. Add to the fact that they are hard to see, and you have a recipe for worry. Fortunately, …

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Home Theater Geeks 447: Causes of Subwoofer Pop 9:12

28m ago9:12

9:12

When listener Russ Wyllie turns off his AV receiver while leaving his subwoofer on, he hears a thunk or pop from the sub. Is this normal? Is it damaging? It sure is annoying, so how can he avoid it? Scott Wilkinson explains. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://tw…

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Tech News Weekly 351: Amazon To Launch AI Alexa This Year 1:10:50

6d ago1:10:50

1:10:50

The smart home company Brilliant is back in business. A review on Dell's take on a Copilot+ laptop. Amazon is officially launching an AI version of its Alexa services. And the California State Assembly passes a sweeping AI safety bill. Brilliant, a smart home company, has been bought by private investors and plans to release the next generation of …

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iOS Today 717: Our Favorite Apps 59:37

25m ago59:37

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On this week's episode of iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent walk through some of their favorite apps for accomplishing a variety of tasks on their iPhones. There's also the announcement of a September Apple event. Will we see anything special related to Apple Watch or watchOS? Plus, TwelveSouth's Butterfly SE 2-in-1 Qi2 Charger looks id…

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Hands-On Mac 147: A Simple Mac Bartender Alternative 8:12

4h ago8:12

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If you've been looking for a replacement for Mac Bartender, you're not alone. Mikah Sargent shows you the app he uses to keep his Mac Menu Bar organized: Hidden Bar. Hidden Bar on the App Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hidden-bar/id1452453066?mt=12 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member o…

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Hands-On Windows 105: A New UI for Winget 14:50

3h ago14:50

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Winget is a powerful Windows tool that allows you to bulk install apps, but can be intimidating as a command line application. This Week, Paul takes us around UniGetUI, a new graphical interface for Winget. UniGetUI - https://www.marticliment.com/unigetui/ Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member …

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602: A Glimpse of a Better World 1:47:16

2h ago1:47:16

1:47:16

Pre-show: Apple’s packaging is still ★★★★★ Join us in raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Donate in ATP’s name! Follow-up: Overcast 2024.8.2 update Downsides to visual screen capture indications (via Josh Hattersly) John makes it through the Apple Intelligence waitlist Getting Apple Intelligence to create a memory of dirt-covere…

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This Week in Google 783: The Cat in the Hat 2:30:32

20h ago2:30:32

2:30:32

Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France TikTok must face lawsuit over 10-year-old girl's death, US court rules Chick-Fil-A Hatches Plans For Streaming Service Also: New York's Largest Hospital System Is Setting Its Sights on the Entertainment Business RE Fast Co new town story" The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down How activ…

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Windows Weekly 896: A Very Buxom Seal 2:03:09

3h ago2:03:09

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It's Week D. Do you know where your preview updates are? Windows 11 Windows 11 version 22H2/23H2 get the same update Windows 11 version 24H2 gets a different update, but at least it's on time Beta: Media controls on the Lock screen, more Windows security update borks small number of Linux bootloaders, is perfect example of misplaced and faux outrag…

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Security Now 989: Cascading Bloom Filters 2:10:05

3d ago2:10:05

2:10:05

CrowdStrike Exec's "Most Epic Fail" Award Hardware backdoors discovered in Chinese-made key cards Counterfeit CISCO networking gear SpinRite Errata NPD breach updates from listeners Looking back at old SN episodes Cascading Bloom Filters Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-989-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe t…

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MacBreak Weekly 936: Umbrage In This Economy? 2:23:30

10d ago2:23:30

2:23:30

We finally have a date for Apple's September Event. Will M4-based Macs be released in October? A rare announcement of a transition in a key Apple role. Apple makes a statement about the browser choice screen for EU users. And can you really dry off your wet phone with the power of bass? Apple event announced for September 9: "It's Glowtime". Here's…

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This Week in Tech 994: Time Moves On, but I Don't 2:43:05

3d ago2:43:05

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Pavel Durov Arrested, Hacking Bikes, Apple Event Rumors Martin Shkreli must surrender his Wu-Tang album copies Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France Elon Musk to the Rescue Tesla purging old blog posts claiming all cars have level 5 automated driving hardware National Public Data Published Its Own Passwords – Krebs on Security Ten add…

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Untitled Linux Show 166: Update At Your Peril 1:25:57

2d ago1:25:57

1:25:57

The gang is back, and the big, weird news is that Microsoft is fixing Grub, and it may break your Linux dual boot. Then Torvalds talks about kernel work, AI, Rust, and more. Ubuntu is late, but will be fresher; Libreoffice ships 24.8; and Winter is coming for GIMP 3. For tips we have no more secrets for fun movie-style faux decryption, ProtonUp-Qt …

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Hands-On Tech 179: Email Grab Bag! 43:44

2d ago43:44

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In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers your submitted questions! Why can't I log into a particular website? What equipment do I need to get to start using the fiber-optic connection in my household? And, can I send text messages using the Messages app on MacOS? Host: Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit…

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This Week in Space 125: Back to Space School 2024 1:13:33

4d ago1:13:33

1:13:33

It's the end of summer, and that means it's time to go back to school—in our case, space school! There's a lot going on, a lot coming up, and a whole lot to know about the next 9 months in space. What can we expect from SpaceX? How are the outer solar system missions proceeding? What about the new rocket engines for the Artemis program? What are we…

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iOS Today 716: Apple Intelligence (Part 2) 28:44

5d ago28:44

28:44

In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the exciting new Apple Intelligence features coming with iOS 18.1. They explore improvements to Photos, transcription capabilities, Safari enhancements, and more. Photos app improvements: Enhanced natural language search capabilities Creation of custom "memory mix…

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Tech News Weekly 350: iFixit Tears Down the Galaxy Ring 1:09:23

1d ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Amanda Silberling recounts her time at the White House Creator Economy Conference held earlier this month. Microsoft's Recall AI feature won't be available until later this year. A review of Google's Pixel 9. And what was surprising about Samsung's Galaxy Ring device following a teardown of the device? Amanda Silberling participated in the White Ho…

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Hands-On Mac 146: Apple Podcasts on the Web 7:45

5d ago7:45

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Apple just announced a new place to find and listen to your podcasts: Apple Podcasts on the Web. Mikah Sargent walks you through the new site, showing you how to play and follow podcasts just like you would in the Apple Podcasts app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Apple Podcasts on the web - Apple Podcasts for Creators - https://podcasters.apple.com/su…

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Hands-On Windows 104: Revisiting the Microsoft Store 14:04

10d ago14:04

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The Microsoft Store–which is often simply referred to as the Store or the Store app–has been significantly updated with a refreshed user experience for Windows 11. Host: Paul Thurrott Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and l…

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Home Theater Geeks 446: How TV Viewing Angles Work 15:31

5d ago15:31

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Alan Goldstein is planning to replace his TV, and he wonders about the degradation of picture quality when viewed off-axis. Are OLED TVs really better than LED-LCD TVs in this regard? How far off axis is too far? Scott Wilkinson has some answers. Host: Scott Wilkinson Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club …

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601: Foreheads Over the Years 1:53:10

14d ago1:53:10

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Pre-show: App Store reorganization 🗣️ New Member’s Special: ATP Insider: Domestic Workflows Follow-up: iPhone 16 “Capture Button” (via Aaron Dippner) iPhone 16 Pro’s fourth color More from MacRumors Microsoft Zune Available on Amazon! System color picker (via Gus Mueller) NSColorPanel Screen recording Vista prompts (via Craig Hockenberry) Persisten…

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This Week in Google 782: Yassified 2:18:21

17d ago2:18:21

2:18:21

Epic judge says he'll 'tear the barriers down' on Google's app store monopoly Google's AI Search Gives Sites Dire Choice: Share Data or Die OpenAI signs multi-year content partnership with Condé Nast Deal in california xAI's new Grok image generator floods X with controversial AI fakes Google threatened tech influencers unless they 'preferred' the …

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Windows Weekly 895: I'm Done Transitioning 2:36:32

11d ago2:36:32

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This episode of Windows Weekly has Paul, Richard, and Leo chatting about everything from Microsoft Recall's upcoming availability to AMD's move to acquire ZT Systems. Paul reviews a new Meteor Lake-equipped laptop from HP, and Leo shows off his Diablo skills on iPad. The group also takes a look at gamescom news, including a trailer for Indiana Jone…

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Security Now 988: National Public Data 2:14:24

11d ago2:14:24

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Revocation Update GRC's next experiment Patch Tuesday "The Famous Computer Café" IsBootSecure GRC Email Working through WiFi Firewalls Transferring DNS OCSP attestation vs. TLS expiration Platform key expiration National Public Data Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-988-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to thi…

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MacBreak Weekly 935: Sports Are Sport 2:22:06

12d ago2:22:06

2:22:06

Several Microsoft apps for macOS have been found to have security vulnerabilities. Fortnite returns to the iPhone in the EU. Select people have received demos of the upcoming visionOS 2.0. 9th-gen iPads are available at Amazon and Best Buy for the lowest price ever: $199! And what could be Apple's biggest competition in India? It couldn't be itself…

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KW1802 – Intentional Email 1:20:22

20d ago1:20:22

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This week KD and Knightwise dive into the maddeningly useful and seemingly universal digital communications technology: email. LINKS Inbox Zero – Merlin Mann Linking Gmail to 3rd Party Accounts DISCORD The action is happening over at our Discord server: Join by clicking this link CREDITS Mix & Production: Keith Murray…

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This Week in Tech 993: The Save Money Button 3:01:09

20d ago3:01:09

3:01:09

Hackers leak 2.7 billion data records with Social Security numbers Troy Hunt: Inside the "3 Billion People" National Public Data Breach The English Premier League Will Ditch Its Hated VAR Offside Tech for a Fleet of iPhones Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL: Satellite SOS, Android 14, $999 start price Google Team Pixel "reviews" controversy DOJ Considers Seek…

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Untitled Linux Show 165: The Onion Ring 1:17:50

14d ago1:17:50

1:17:50

This week the guys are chatting about Snap improvements, the new Ryzen 9 9000 chips, and Debian 11 hitting LTS. Then they chat about Tails, Proton VPN, and ClamAV 1.4 all for security. Then Ubuntu prepares for 24.10 with some Easter eggs, and HandBrake fixes some irritating problems. For tips we have Cosmic community projects, Reflector for Arch Mi…

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Hands-On Tech 178: Improving Your Home Internet 33:03

14d ago33:03

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On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent discusses ways to improve your home internet and offers some products to help! Host: Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: betterhelp.com/ATGBy TWiT

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This Week in Space 124: Space For Everyone 59:34

16d ago59:34

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Czarina Salido, a physics graduate of mixed Mexican and Native American heritage, founded Taking Up Space in 2014. This nonprofit aims to address the underrepresentation of women, particularly Native American girls, in STEM fields. Based near Tucson, the organization provides mentoring, instruction, and Space Camp scholarships to disadvantaged girl…

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