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HOT 223: Using Older Hardware on Newer Computers - Legacy Hardware Compatibility on 64-bit Systems

Hinzugefügt: 6. Juli 2025

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps JP with solutions for continuing to use his professional photography equipment if he upgrades his older Mac running macOS Mojave to a newer Mac that doesn't...

HOT 222: Control an IR Tower Fan With an Apple Watch - Apple Watch Fan Control?

Hinzugefügt: 30. Juni 2025

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a question from Dave about trying to control a fan from their Apple Watch.
Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during...

HOT 221: Installing Linux on an Older Laptop - Reviving Old Laptops With Linux

Hinzugefügt: 23. Juni 2025

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent tackles a question from Casey about extending the life of their laptop by installing Linux on it!
Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during...

HOT 220: Remapping Media Buttons on a TV Remote - Reprogramming Buttons

Hinzugefügt: 15. Juni 2025

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

Hinzugefügt: 9. Juni 2025

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargeant helps Len out with a workout streak that was broken somehow on his Apple Watch!
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HOT 218: Tech Carbon Footprint - Greening Your Digital Life

Hinzugefügt: 2. Juni 2025

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a fascinating question from Steven about how one can minimize one's digital carbon footprint.
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HOT 217: Migrating from Windows to Mac - Transitioning to a Mac Computer from Windows

Hinzugefügt: 26. Mai 2025

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....

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

Hinzugefügt: 19. Mai 2025

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...

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

Hinzugefügt: 11. Mai 2025

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...

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

Hinzugefügt: 5. Mai 2025

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Doug find a Windows-equivalent version of Mac's Time Machine backup application.
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HOT 213: iMac Storage - Which Storage Size Is Best for My iMac?

Hinzugefügt: 28. April 2025

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

Hinzugefügt: 21. April 2025

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...

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

Hinzugefügt: 14. April 2025

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.
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HOT 210: Porting a Landline to a Mobile Phone - Moving Your Landline Number to Google Voice

Hinzugefügt: 7. April 2025

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Will with his question about porting his landline number to an old Google Pixel 5 phone and using it as his home phone, as well as whether he...

HOT 209: iPhone Backups to Synology NAS - Getting Your Synology To Back Up Plugged in Devices Automatically

Hinzugefügt: 30. März 2025

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answer a question from Juan about setting up his Synology NAS device to create backups of his iPhone or iPad when it gets plugged into it, as well...

HOT 208: YouTube Copyright Issues - Understanding YouTube Content ID

Hinzugefügt: 23. März 2025

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, David asks Mikah about trying to understand YouTube and copyright laws and why some videos using copyrighted content can remain on YouTube for some time while his...

HOT 207: AirPods Connecting Automatically - Getting AirPods To Stop Connecting To Random Devices!

Hinzugefügt: 16. März 2025

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Derek with why his AirPods Pro are automatically and randomly connecting to his wife's iPhone despite never being paired with her device....

HOT 206: Automating Roller Shades & Connecting Printers - Connecting Devices for Automation

Hinzugefügt: 9. März 2025

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers two questions from Kevin: about how to control multiple roller shades with different remotes from a smartphone via Wi-Fi, and connecting a...

HOT 205: Malware Prevention on Mac - Do You Need Malware Protection For Your Mac?

Hinzugefügt: 3. März 2025

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a classic question for viewers: Do I really need malware protection for my Mac computer? Also, Glenn writes in to follow up on his concerns about...

HOT 204: iTunes on Windows - iTunes Not Recognizing iPhone on Windows PC!

Hinzugefügt: 23. Februar 2025

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Jerry, who is experiencing issues getting iTunes to recognize their iPhone 16 on their Windows PC.
Don't forget to send in your questions for...