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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester


1 The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05 38:05
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In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.…
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Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy! Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives or ask the tech guy(s) on our Ask The Tech Guys show.
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Every week, The Tech Guy himself, Leo Laporte answers one of your toughest tech questions in language anyone can understand. With over 20 years of experience answering viewers' most technical questions and explaining the fast-moving world of technology, Leo has helped thousands of grateful knowledge seekers. Each week on Ask The Tech Guy, he will drill down on one tricky tech dilemma and get to the root of the problem. If you have tech trauma, don't fear, don't fret, don't freak out - just Ask The Tech Guy! Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives or ask the tech guy(s) on our Ask The Tech Guys show.
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1 ATG 66: RIP Adobe Flash - Flash Player Reaches End-of-Life 9:52
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Leo Laporte on Flash Player reaching its end-of-life with Adobe ending support on December 31, 2020, and how to take a stroll down memory lane and relive some old Flash-based games and animations. Archive.org's Flash Showcase: http://bit.ly/3ntizw2 Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 65: Disabling Chrome Notifications - How To Edit Site Permissions 9:43
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Looking to get rid of those pesky site notifications in Chrome? Leo Laporte explains how to view and edit site permissions. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
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1 ATG 64: Moving From iPhone To Android - Tips for Switching and Syncing Your Data 10:01
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Making the switch from iPhone to Android? Leo Laporte gives tips on syncing contacts, photos, and more to make the move easy. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
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1 ATG 63: Insecure Apartment-Provided WiFi - How To Stay Safe a Public Network 10:47
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Leo Laporte explains why your apartment-provided WiFi is insecure and what you can do to stay safe. Tech Guy Labs: How Can I Be Secure In My Apartment WiFi Network?: https://bit.ly/3loGQ4H Kadesh Tiny Hardware Firewall: https://bit.ly/3mnIWTN SG-1100 Netgate pfSense Security Gateway Appliance: https://amzn.to/2VlqcYV Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 62: Buying a TV in 2020 - What You Need to Know 13:07
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Looking to buy a new TV? Leo Laporte gets you up to speed by demystifying terms like QLED, FALD, OLED, and HDR to help you choose the right one for you. Find the best TV for any budget: https://my.lustre.ai/ZzmQz Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 61: Improve Your Home Network - MoCA & Powerline Network Adapters Explained 11:54
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Are you getting bad connections on your Zoom meetings over WiFi? Leo Laporte explains how you can get a more reliable internet connection by using MoCA (or Ethernet over Coax ((EoC)) and Powerline Network Adapters to extend your wired network throughout your home. Wifi Analyzer: https://bit.ly/2IFp9QL TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter: https://amzn.to/2UxUsQ2 Actiontec MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter: https://amzn.to/3kCpJvM Token Ring Networks image by Em.andersson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0) https://bit.ly/3kCQIHm Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 60: Best Home Intercom Systems - How To Use Google Nest or Amazon Echo as Wireless Intercom 7:47
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Leo Laporte explains why the easiest way to add a wireless intercom system to your home is through smart assistant speakers like the Google Nest Audio, Amazon Echo, and Apple HomePod. Get the Amazon Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/3p9DGol Get the Google Nest Mini: https://bhpho.to/2JSAcqf Get the Apple HomePod Mini: https://bhpho.to/3eEwQCC Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 59: Can a PDF Have a Virus? - How to Safely View a Malicious PDF 14:10
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Leo Laporte explains how data files, like PDFs, can be a vector for malware or a virus to be installed on your computer and how you can view a malicious PDF safely. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
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1 ATG 58: Gmail Spam Filter - How to Stop Legitimate Email Getting Marked as Junk 8:58
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Is Gmail's spam filter too aggressive and marking legitimate email as spam? Leo Laporte explains how to 'train' it to work better for you. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
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1 ATG 57: 4G LTE for Home Internet - Is Cellular Data a Good Cable/DSL Alternative? 6:09
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Is cellular data for home internet access a good alternative to traditional cable or DSL? Leo Laporte explains. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
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1 ATG 56: Run Windows Apps on Mac - Virtual Machines (VM) on macOS 10:51
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Leo Laporte explains how to run Windows apps and programs on your Mac with virtual machines. VirtualBox: virtualbox.com VMware Fusion: https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion.html Parallels: https://www.parallels.com/ Docker Desktop: https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 55: How To Find the Best Cell Phone Coverage for Your Area - Network Coverage Maps 8:24
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Leo Laporte explains how to find out which network has better cell coverage for your area. PCMag - Fastest Mobile Networks 2020: https://www.pcmag.com/fastest-mobile-networks/2020 Opensignal: https://www.opensignal.com/ Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 54: How To Choose a Keyboard - Computer Basics 15:44
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In another back to basics episode, Leo Laporte explains the different types of keyboard switches and layouts to help you choose the right one for you. ClickyKeyboards: https://www.clickykeyboards.com/ Matias Keyboards: https://amzn.to/36cSStN Das Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ihZV7a Find the right keyboard for you: https://my.lustre.ai/tvB4x Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit…
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1 ATG 53: How To Manually Subscribe To a Podcast - Podcast Directories Explained 16:30
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Leo Laporte explains podcast directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts and how to manually add podcasts not listed to your favorite podcast app. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
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1 ATG 52: Replacement Laptop Batteries - Are 3rd Party Batteries Safe to Use? 10:00
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Leo Laporte explains what to look for when buying a replacement battery for your laptop or other devices. Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy Sponsor: LastPass.com/twit
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