ATTG 2013: Leoville on the Moon - macOS Woes, iPhone Problems, Password Managers, Travel eSIMs

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Leo Laporte

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4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2024

⏱️ 139 minutes

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Summary

In this week's episode of Ask The Tech Guys, Leo and Mikah answer questions about streaming local news without cable, windows management on macOS, using eSIMs for international travel, improving TV antenna reception, and more. Dick Debartolo also joins to showcase photo backdrop kits that let you simulate exotic locations in your own home.

AT&T Outage: Leo and Mikah delve into the recent nationwide AT&T outage, discussing its causes and broader implications for network reliability.
SpaceX's Lunar Lander: The conversation shifts to SpaceX's lunar lander mishap and the creative solution that ensured its mission continued.
Lunar Library: An exploration of the lunar library concept, aiming to preserve human knowledge on the moon, is discussed, highlighting its significance and contents.
HomePod Alarm Sounds: A listener's question about customizing HomePod Mini alarm sounds leads to a discussion on using the Home app for customization.
Pirate Ship Bedroom Decor: The Giz Wiz Dick Debartolo showcases how tapestry can be used for an inexpensive yet effective makeover.
Google Speakers Management: Dick poses a question about managing responses from multiple Google speakers in different rooms, leading to advice on enhancing device response accuracy through settings adjustments.
Cord-Cutting & Local News: A caller is looking for options for streaming local news like MSNBC without a cable subscription. Leo and Mikah recommend services like Peacock, YouTube TV, and Local Now.
iOS Auto-Brightness: An iPhone user receives suggestions on resolving inconsistent auto-brightness problems, and Mikah shares his custom Auto-Brightness Shortcut.
ISP Woes and Modem Upgrades: Annoyances when ISPs forcibly "update" modems and suggestions for replacements.
Password Managers: Struggles exporting iCloud Keychain passwords from an iPhone to other password managers, pros and cons for Chome's password manager, and Leo demonstrates how passkeys improve login security.
Over-the-Air TV: A caller running into issues with his TV antenna wire placement gets recommendations on antenna types and optimization tips.
eSIMs for Travel: For a caller preparing for a trip abroad, Leo and Mikah recommend eSIM services like GigSky and Airalo for easy international cell data.
macOS Window Management: A Mac user struggling to keep track of many open windows learns keyboard shortcuts and Mission Control tools, and Leo shows his preferred fullscreen app workflow.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

Guest: Dick DeBartolo

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0:00.0	Well hey hey it's time for Ask the Tech guys I'm Leo Leport coming up we take a ride in
0:06.4	Dick D. Bartolo's Pirate Ship Bedroom.
0:09.4	Arg and I'm Micas sergeant and we answer the question is it a good idea to store passwords in multiple locations?
0:17.0	And then where do you put the antenna in the attic if you don't have an attic?
0:21.0	It's coming up next on Ask the Tech guys.
0:24.0	Podcasts you love from people you trust.
0:29.0	This is Twit.
0:39.0	This is Ask the Tech Guys with Micah Sergeant and Leo Leoport. Episode 2013 recorded Sunday, February 25, 2024.
0:45.2	Leoville on the Moon.
0:48.0	This episode of As the Tech Guys
0:49.4	is brought to you by Wicks Studio.
0:52.4	All right, debate time.
0:54.0	Who gets more out of Wicks Studio?
0:56.0	Designers or developers?
0:58.0	Well, first of all, if you don't know about Wicks Studio,
1:01.0	it's the web platform offering the flexibility agencies and
1:04.9	enterprises need to deliver bespoke sites hyper-efficiently. But back to the
1:11.4	debate. For designers, there's lots to recommend it.
1:15.0	You can create fully responsive websites.
1:17.0	You start with a blank canvas or choose a template for any layout.
1:21.0	You can tweak per pixel with your CSS and if no code is your thing, oh man, or you just
1:26.8	like to move fast, there are a ton of smart features like native no code animations and
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