Hands-On Tech (Audio)
Episodes
HOT 264: Recovering Deleted Files - Can You Restore Deleted Files?
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps answer a question from Sheila if its possible to recover a file that has been permanently deleted from her computer. D...
HOT 263: What Does Siri and Spotlight See When I Search? - Siri and Spotlight Search
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah tackles a listener's privacy concerns about what app developers can see when iOS and Apple Intelligence searc...
HOT 262: Syncing Bookmarks Between Chrome and Safari - Chrome & Safari Bookmark Sync
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Eric asks Mikah how he can keep his Chrome and Safari bookmarks in sync across his Windows machines and Appl...
HOT 261: Remote Accessing Your Computers - Syncing Two Computers
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about the best way to keep two office computers perfectly in sync so he can leave his laptop at...
HOT 260: Ethernet vs. USB-C for File Transfers - Which Connection for My NAS?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about which connection method — Thunderbolt, 10GbE Ethernet, or a USB-...
HOT 259: Using a Webcam on Windows & macOS - Switching Webcams Between Windows and Mac
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Fred asks Mikah for advice on how to get his USB webcam to work seamlessly when switching between his MacBoo...
HOT 258: Dual-Booting Windows 10 & Windows 11 - Dual-Booting Windows OS's
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah walks David through how to troubleshoot and set up a dual-boot system with Windows 10 and Windows 11 o...
HOT 257: Transfer iPhone Photos & Videos to Windows PC - Moving iPhone Images & Videos to Windows
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Wayne understand why iPhone photos appear invisible or fail to copy when transferred to a Window...
HOT 256: Android Auto & Google Assistant Driving Mode - Text Messages & Android Auto
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps out Mike with how he can have Google read his text messages aloud while using Google Maps and ho...
HOT 255: Bulk Recipe Imports - Converting Recipe Cards Digitally
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah guides Bob with some ways to streamline his process of scanning his physical recipe cards into importable files for his recip...
HOT 254: Mac Mini Home Theater - Setting Up a Mac Mini As the Ideal Home Theater PC
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers listener Don's questions on how to set up a Mac mini as a home theater system. Send in your questions to Mik...
HOT 253: Backing Up a Large Photo Library - Effortlessly Back Up Your Large Photo Libraries
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah offers Scott some suggestions for managing a large photo library for his wife that are simple enough for her to handle and ca...
HOT 252: Stopping Spam Callers - Silencing the Robocallers
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Omar with ways to reduce the number of scam callers he receives daily. Send in your questions f...
HOT 252: Stopping Spam Callers - Silencing the Robocallers
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Omar with ways to reduce the number of scam callers he receives daily. Send in your questions f...
HOT 251: Accessing Drobo Files - Recovering Files From Obsolete NAS Devices
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Jeff emails Mikah about trying to recover files from an old, obsolete Drobo NAS. Don't forget to send in ...
HOT 250: Syncing Cloud Photos - Cross-Application Photo Libraries?
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together. Don't forget to send...
HOT 249: A Broken Apple Watch Streak - Can You Fix Broken Apple Watch Streaks?
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers one of the more common problems that plagues Apple Watch users: how can you fix an Apple Watch...
HOT 248: Home Theater PC Replacement - Alternatives to HTPC's
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of Hands-On Tech for 2026, Mikah helps Andrew out with some recommendations to replace his home theater PC (HTPC) so that his fa...
HOT 247: Saving Your TiVo Files on a Windows PC - Save TiVo Files on Your PC!
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Richie asks Mikah Sargent about saving their TiVo recordings to their PC after TiVo discontinued its TiVo Desktop software. Don't ...
HOT 246: Replacing Pocket - Alternatives to Pocket Reader
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
HOT 245: The Return of the iPod Classic? - Could Apple Bring Back the iPod?
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, listener Micahel proposes an idea to Mikah Sargent if Apple could ever bring back the iPod Classic, but updated to be a home ecosys...
HOT 244: Switching MFA Apps - Why Exporting From Authy Is A Little More Difficult
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 proces...
HOT 243: How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors? - Can Surge Protectors Wear Out Over Time?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wo...
HOT 242: Powerline Networking - Pros & Cons of Powerline Ethernet Adapters
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HOT 241: Keep Your Mac Awake - Prevent Your Mac From Automatically Going to Sleep
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
HOT 240: Two-Factor & Multifactor Authentication - Which Authenticator App Should You Use?
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HOT 239: Breathing New Life Into an Old Computer - Older Computer, New Life!
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
HOT 238: Organizing Home Videos with Facial Recognition - Sorting Old Videos With Modern Tech
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 qu...
HOT 237: Recycling Old Computers - How to E-Waste Your Old iMac Properly
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HOT 236: Switching Your Work Email to Gmail - Migrating Email Providers
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent describes how to easily migrate an email account to Gmail using Google Workspace. Don't forget to send in your quest...
HOT 235: iPhone 17 Pro Max Review - What Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max Deliver On?
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a week of real-world use, Mikah Sargent shares his review of the iPhone 17 Pro Max on Hands-On Tech. He discusses whether the device lives up t...
HOT 234: iPhone 17 Pro Max First Impressions - Apple's Crossbody Strap & TechWoven Case
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent got his hands on the new iPhone 17 Pro Max and shares his initial thoughts on the device and some of the new accessor...