Episodes

  • HOT 227: Using Older Windows Software on a Modern Mac - Running CS3 and Lightroom 3 on Newer Macs?
    Aug 3 2025

    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

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    13 mins
  • HOT 226: Troubleshooting Google Drive Storage Space - Google Drive Storage Solutions
    Jul 27 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Mike understand why his wife is still running out of space on her Google Drive after removing files and photos from it. Mikah explains why this could be happening and offers solutions to reclaim that precious storage space in the cloud.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    12 mins
  • HOT 225: Can I Have My Emails Read Out Loud From My Phone? - Email Dictation On Your Mobile Device
    Jul 20 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Bob's question about finding a way to have their emails dictated to them from their phone.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    13 mins
  • HOT 224: Creating a Bootable Installer for macOS - How To Create a Bootable Installer
    Jul 13 2025

    In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Rick create a bootable installer for macOS.

    Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv!

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    16 mins
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1720
    Aug 16 2020

    Troubleshooting a callers' mail client.

    Is it safe to leave your soundbar on all the time, using a second monitor with your iMac, download speeds are vastly different between two laptops with very similar specs, magnets and your phone, scanners for scanning photos, computers running slow after an update, Sam Abuelsamid, Chris Marquardt, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Sam Abuelsamid and Chris Marquardt

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Sponsors:

    • LastPass.com/twit
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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • HOT 223: Using Older Hardware on Newer Computers - Legacy Hardware Compatibility on 64-bit Systems
    Jul 6 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 support the older software needed to use the equipment.

    Submit your questions to be answered on the show to Mikah at hot@twit.tv!

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    15 mins
  • Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy: 1719
    Aug 16 2020

    Microsoft's Surface Duo dual screen tablet device, troubleshooting a printer that won't print, Scott Wilkinson reviews $3000 headphones, are they worth it? Do I have to install the latest Windows 10 updates? Securing a NAS, the best airlines to fly on during the pandemic, the GizWiz talks about the Acer Spin 3 notebook for back to school, and more of your calls!

    Host: Leo Laporte

    Guests: Scott Wilkinson, Johnny Jet, and Dick DeBartolo

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy.

    For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com.

    Sponsors:

    • Melissa.com/twit
    • adobe.com/businessmoves
    • LastPass.com/twit
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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • HOT 222: Control an IR Tower Fan With an Apple Watch - Apple Watch Fan Control?
    Jun 29 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 the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    13 mins