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Jul 2023
2h 32m

ATTG 1985: The Pause That Refreshes - NA...

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  • Twitter's rebrand is the next stage in Elon Musk's vision for the company.
  • With Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite dominance is raising global alarms.
  • NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform.
  • Uber's fatal self-driving car crash saga ends with the operator avoiding prison.
  • The NSA is lobbying Congress to save a phone surveillance 'loophole'.
  • What iPad should I upgrade to from the 6th generation iPad?
  • How can I write a computer script to do a specific task within it?
  • Mikah got his hands on the Bitzee toy after Dick DeBartolo showed it off in episode 1984.
  • What's wrong with my printer?
  • Can I isolate the iPad screen as its own video output to my streaming software?
  • What is a good Linux OS for newer users to install on Chromebooks?
  • Is there a way to have a backup cell provider if the power goes out in my area?
  • What are some recommendations for a Wi-Fi extender? Is there an alternative solution to using a Wi-Fi extender?
  • Is there an iPhone app to track my car maintenance over time?
  • Are there external hard drives very close to Apple's internal SSD speeds that I can use without paying for more storage in a new Mac?
  • Why should I update the firmware on my TV if I don't connect it to the internet?
  • A caller calls in with a suggestion for the caller back in episode 1982 on re-sizing their photos in large batches using Adobe Lightroom.

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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