ATTG 2011: Protective Pessimism - Flipper Zero, Seaweed Sweaters, EVs

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Leo Laporte

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

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2024

⏱️ 138 minutes

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Summary

Is Canada going to ban the sale of Flipper Zero's in Canada? Why is Netflix going into weekly live sports following acquiring the broadcast rights to WWE Raw? Should you be updating your router's security? Plus, Sam Abuelsamid stops by to talk about EV vehicles!

Canada declares Flipper Zero public enemy No. 1 in car-theft crackdown.
Fake LastPass password manager spotted on Apple's App Store.
What kind of changes can I make with my ISP service? What should I be looking for when making this kind of change?
What are Leo and Mikah's thoughts on streaming services acquiring rights to broadcast certain events, like Netflix exclusively streaming WWE RAW?
Should I use my Acronis backup to clone the bootable OS or use the backup drive on another machine?
How can I prevent my credit card information from being stolen?
Why is my iPhone contacts information duplicated in my contacts' memo section when uploaded to iCloud?
Is there security concerns when my router isn't receiving security updates?
Why can't I access my drives on my Linux machine through my Windows machine?
Sam Abuelsamid and electric vehicles.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Sam Abuelsamid

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0:00.0	Well, hey hey, hey, it's time for Ask the Tech guys. I'm Leo
0:02.6	Lipport. Coming up, I'll tell you about my new Instagram sweater. It's made out of
0:07.0	seaweed. Oh boy, and I'm Micah Sergeant, and we share some tips on how you
0:12.0	can keep your credit card number from being stolen.
0:15.0	It's tasty too.
0:17.0	Then Sammable salmon will explain why EVs maybe should be taxed.
0:22.0	It's all coming up next and that's the tech guy. Seaweed? No.
0:26.5	Go Niners. Jeefs!
0:28.6	Podcasts you love. from people you trust.
0:35.0	This is Twit.
0:38.0	This is Ask the Tech Guys with Micah Sergeant and Leo Leoport.
0:43.7	Episode 2011 recorded Sunday, February 11th, 2024, protective pessimism.
0:55.2	This episode of Ask the Tech Guys brought to you by,
0:57.3	delete me, have you ever searched for your name online?
1:00.5	Don't, you will not like how much of your personal information is
1:04.7	right there on the page terrified me. That's why we turned to delete me.
1:09.7	Delete me helps reduce risk from identity theft, credit card fraud, robo-calls,
1:15.4	cybersecurity threats, harassment, and unwanted communications overall.
1:20.0	And I'll tell you what if you're a business you need to use delete me for your managers
1:24.9	Because the bad guys they did it to us
1:27.2	They they was sent a text message to all of Lisa's direct reports saying I'm in a meeting but I need you to go buy me a thousand
1:34.4	dollars with the Amazon gift cards right away.
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