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Hands-On Tech (Audio)

ATTG 2001: The Definition of Dapper - Sam Altman, iMessage, SpaceX Starship

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Leo Laporte

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

4.42K Ratings

🗓️ 19 November 2023

⏱️ 146 minutes

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Summary

Mikah Sargent is running solo today as Leo Laporte is out this week! OpenAI has had an interesting past few days as Sam Altman was out at OpenAI but is suddenly in talks to rejoin the company. Can you use an older iPhone just for the iMessage app? And is it worth purchasing your own modem & router rather than renting one from your ISP provider?

  • OpenAI board in discussions with Sam Altman to return as CEO.
  • Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year.
  • Is there a possibility of a new printer standard in the future?
  • What are some computer monitors that are great for extended periods of use?
  • Is it viable to use an older iPhone just for iMessage?
  • Can I set up a shortcut for my smart lights to let me know when they turn on?
  • Rod Pyle and SpaceX's Starship 11/18 launch.
  • Is there 32-bit software that can run Windows on an older Mac Mini?
  • I have my iCloud account synced to my personal and work iPhones. How can I keep my work content out of my iCloud?
  • Should I have my own modem and router, especially for my smart home devices?
  • How can I manage the number of spam calls that I receive?
  • Chris Marquardt and the Shiny assignment review.
  • Can you record an online livestream?

Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt

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0:00.0

Coming up on Ask the Tech guys, Leo Leport is out, but don't worry. I'm

0:04.0

Mike as sergeant, I'm at the helm and we've got a great show for you first.

0:07.5

Rod Pyle joins us to talk about Starship Test Flight 2. How did it go? What have we learned and what's to come?

0:15.0

Then we are joined of course by Chris Marquardt for our photo assignment.

0:19.6

The next one, it's time to get unusual.

0:22.2

We also answer some great questions including using an older

0:26.0

iPhone for iMessage while running a main Android device and hey should I have my own modem and router if I want to have the most control over my home network?

0:38.0

All that and more coming up on Ask the Tech guys.

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Podcasts you love.

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From people you trust.

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This is Ask the Tech Guys with Micah Sergeant, episode 2001, recorded Sunday, November 19th,

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