ATTG 1998: The Best Tail in the Biz - Apple's 'Spooky Fast' Event, Voicemail Transcriptions, Roblox Tutoring

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Leo Laporte

Reviews, Technology, Product Reviews, Tech, Gadgets, Twit

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 October 2023

⏱️ 147 minutes

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Summary

Apple has a "spooky fast" event coming up on October 30th. Remember to join Leo & Mikah for their coverage of the event @ 5pm Pacific! What are some ways to stop video ads from automatically playing while using cellular data? And are there tutors for learning a program such as Roblox?

X launches two new subscriptions to boost your replies.
HackerOne paid ethical hackers over $300 million in bug bounties.
Tens of millions now work in the $250 billion 'Creator Economy".
Apple sends out gift boxes with AirPods Max and 'Sweet and Spooky' snacks to promote Mac event.
Should I have a dedicated 2.4GHz router for my smart devices?
Why does a company need complete access to my Google Calendar for me to access their calendar?
How can I stop video ads from playing while using cellular data?
Can I transcribe voicemails to text?
Is there a way to force the iPhone 15 to shoot at 24MP?
How can I control the kind of information companies have on me?
Why is my Samsung monitor turning off and on constantly?
Since Windows ended the free Windows 7 / 8 upgrade to 10, could they end the Windows 10 to 11 upgrade soon?
Are there services out there to teach someone how to use Roblox?
Is there an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that will work under extreme cold temperatures?
How can I download specific podcast episodes from a series at once?

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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0:00.0	Hey, hey, hey, it's time for Ask the Tech Guys. I'm Leo LePort.
0:03.4	Coming up, I'm going to help somebody stop those annoying video ads on his smartphone.
0:08.2	And I'm Micah Sargent, and we take a look at some apps that will help you transcribe a three-hour video from Mom.
0:13.5	And then you're going to help me figure out, where did I put my nuts?
0:17.0	It's all coming up next. I'm Ask the Tech Guys.
0:19.6	This is Ask the Tech Guys with Micah Sargent and Leo LePort, episode 1998, recorded Sunday, October 29th, 2023.
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1:40.9	Yeah, it's time for Ask the Tech Guys. I'm your friendly squirrel, Leo LePort.
1:46.4	And I'm Micah Sargent. I'm not even talking to a microphone.
1:51.4	Oh, you're Micah Sargent.
1:56.6	And it's the Halloween edition. Did you guess? I've asked the Tech Guys.
2:02.0	I've had a little rum, I guess. Oh, I'm a little rummy after all these nuts.
2:07.5	So, you might be asking, I was, why the hell is this here? Because we got into the escape box.
2:16.4	That was, you know what? That was so much fun. A lot of fun. Oh, my goodness.
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