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Ask The Tech Guys 2033: A Weak Back - Publication Date |
- Jul 14, 2024
- Episode Duration |
- 02:14:32
Is there an easy way to convert an email into an audio file? Why can't I back up my files using both iDrive and iCloud? Why aren't banks using proper two-factor authentication methods? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid talks about the Cadillac CELESTIQ display and how manufacturers are leaning in more to software-driven features.
- FTC fires a warning shot at eight companies over 'Right To Repair' violations.
- Goldman Sachs: AI is overhyped, wildly expensive, and unreliable.
- This is the fastest object ever made by humans, and it's not slowing down.
- Toll of Snowflake hack widens with theft of AT&T text, calling data.
- Micah from the Airplane Geeks podcast calls in to ask if there's a proper lightning to USB-C adapter that he can use with his Shure microphone, which has a lightning connection and no USB-C connection.
- Dan emails the show asking for alternatives to Amazon Echo devices for his parents, who aren't very tech-savvy, that can stream music throughout the home on various devices.
- Sam Abuelsamid joins Leo and Mikah on the show this week. Sam talks about how car manufacturers are utilizing more software-driven features in their vehicles.
- Genet writes in, wondering what it means to "Sign In with Apple" on various websites and if it's safe to use this. Miakh explains how "Sign In with Apple" works.
- Patch has a 2015 MacBook Pro, and the battery is nearing its end of life, which is affecting some of its laptop functions. What can he do about the battery issues?
- Jay writes in, wondering if there's an app that can translate an email into an audio file for his mother.
- Charles calls in with a follow-up to Jay's question and suggests using Siri's VoiceOver function on the iPhone / iPad to do exactly what Jay is looking for.
- Ken is wondering why he's getting errors when trying to backup his files through both iDrive and iCloud, as he's trying to back up his files to multiple locations.
- Mel is in the market for a new computer for general computing needs, such as email and document writing, and is wondering what Mikah and Leo would recommend.
- Aaron has a simple question for the Tech Guys: why do the banks continue to avoid using 2FA applications like Google Authenticator?
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid
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