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We're Weekly as of Episode 37! SO, who wants to listen to four old white guys kvetch about tech and what will certainly be cries to get kids off their lawn... You do, obviously! The iTechGear Weekly (or iTGW) combines the expertise of four guys who helped the internet get off the ground: * Larry McJunkin - former Co-Owner of WUGNET - the Windows User's Group NETwork, a cornerstone of the Internet and the Windows World. * Chris Gavula - a former Editor at both Gear Diary and pocketnow.com * Joel McLaughlin - a former Senior Contributor at Gear Diary and host of the Linux Link Tech Show and Living in the Retro Arcade podcasts * Chris Spera - the Editor-in-Chief over at iTechGear, former Sr. Editor at WUGNET, Gear Diary, pocketnow.com, and Managing Editor Emeritus of BYTE.com, the Reincarnation of BYTE Magazine.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 161 - We're off to see the Gurman

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 161 - We're off to see the Gurman Recorded Sunday February 15, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment Apple Creator Studio Launches - Larry https://t.ly/9UFc- Is Apple Phasing out the iWork Brand? - Larry https://t.ly/BP6SU Will Siri Still Launch on Time? Larry https://t.ly/xdiu6, https://t.ly/qn-J_ YouTube Launches on Vision Pro - Chris G. https://t.ly/80QeI MacBook with iPhone Chip Rumored to Launch in March - Joel https://t.ly/EAHSa If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment What's App & Telegram blocked in Russia - Chris G. https://t.ly/Cbjx4 Meta Smart Glasses causing Issues in Schools - Chris G. https://t.ly/Xw6qP Android 17 now in Beta - Joel https://t.ly/BXU_Q, https://t.ly/25wD7 Samsung is Releasing a Wider Fold 8 - Joel https://t.ly/TIqaD Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment One Billion Win11 users, and they're Pissed! - Chris https://t.ly/gvWw0 MS added AI to Notepad ane Created a Security Failure - Chris G. https://t.ly/zAVVA Feb's Win11 Update is causing Startup Problems - Chris G. https://t.ly/LdgVj MS Scalling Back Copilot & Walking Back the AI Overload? - Chris https://t.ly/in0Mn If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Customize Your Taskbar or Dock Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Joel Garmin inReach Messenger $234 PLUS Activation and Subscription https://a.co/d/01X2XoaC, https://t.ly/dO_WZ Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1h 43m
  2. FEB 9

    Episode 160 - So Many Mistakes So Little Time

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 160 - So Many Mistakes, So Little Time Recorded Sunday January 25, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment Quick PSA - Install the latest version of iOS26 - Chris Apple's Janurary Creator Event - Joel https://t.ly/tskL_ Apple Doomed because of AI (& not the way you think) - Larry https://t.ly/a8qsB New Siri Expected in iOS 26.4 - Chris G. - Brief Announce ONLY https://t.ly/SEUSR, https://t.ly/IDR05 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment Tesla puts Autopilot behind a Pay Wall - Larry https://t.ly/ozqaT, https://t.ly/gEIV1 OnePlus is Changing the way it Operates in the US - Joel https://t.ly/vH58i The Pixel Weather app was Least Accurate for one Reviewer - Chris G. https://t.ly/4IArd Buying a New Phone in 2026 Is Going to Suck so Plan Ahead - Chris G. https://t.ly/4k-kp Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment Microsoft Mistake-a-Thon Windows 11 Bugs Abound - Chris G. https://t.ly/IyRwX Windows Update - Some PC's won't Boot - Chris https://t.ly/2U0M- Microsoft Outlook Outage - Chris G. https://t.ly/eql23, https://t.ly/dpfmE Nadella is concerned the public has had enough of "AI slop" - Joel https://t.ly/ug7zx Microsoft will hand over BitLocker Encryption Keys to the FBI - Chris G. https://t.ly/VvC5s Microsoft Clean-Up: Does it make a Difference? - Chris https://t.ly/loz6c If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Use Strong, Unique Passwords Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Chris Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer - $350 https://t.ly/e7w2F Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://ww...

    1h 10m
  3. FEB 5

    Episode 159 - Trust but Verify

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 159 - Trust but Verify Recorded Sunday January 11, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment Logitech Mice stop working on Macs - Chris G. https://t.ly/Nm6lC The iPhone Fold may be more like an iPad than an iPhone - Larry https://t.ly/kbcki CES - Intricuit's Magic Screen gives your MBP a Touch Screen - Chris https://t.ly/0hC5I Give your iPhone some Personality - Joel https://t.ly/_vdh2 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment US Senators call for Grok & X to be removed from Apple & Google App Stores - Chris https://t.ly/v9jRv The US Government just Followed thru on its ban of Drones (it is MORE than JUST DJI) - Joel https://t.ly/I0Vqi, https://t.ly/1-Wdz Gmail is entering the Gemini Era - Larry https://t.ly/zNh1y Google Deprecating Two Older Gmail Features - Chris https://t.ly/CzZtC Motorola to release the Razr Fold - Joel https://t.ly/f3rzm Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment MS says the Layoff Rumors are a Hoax - Chris https://t.ly/69Fdc Microsoft adding Copilot to File Manager - Chris https://t.ly/6t4RH If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Close Unused Programs & Tabs Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Larry Kasa Outdoor 2- Outlet Smart Plug - $19 https://a.co/d/j56Pfqq Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1h 38m
  4. JAN 9

    Episode 158 - Another Year TBD

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 158 - Another Year TBD Recorded Sunday January 04, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment Apple's A-Series Macbook is almost here - Larry https://t.ly/FS7Jw, https://t.ly/gZLve No iPhone 18 in 2026? - Chris https://t.ly/HBsGm Will the Apple Card Shake Up Happen in 2026? - Chris G. https://t.ly/2abgG Apple's Long Game is Safe, Secure and Ethical AI - Chris G. https://t.ly/2v_J9 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment Is Click's Powered Keyboard the Solution we want or need? - Joel https://t.ly/t5EGK, https://t.ly/QTjiI Is Retro-Computing the Thing in 2026? - Larry https://t.ly/WAi2Z Punkt MC03 is an Android Phone with an OS Subscription - Joel https://t.ly/wny7S Disney+/ Hulu Bundle - Chris https://t.ly/rjTK3 Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment Administering PCs is Much more Difficult in the CoPilot and Bing Era - Larry NO URL Win11 will let you see fewer ads - Chris https://t.ly/Kdtm9 Microsoft Quietly Kills Win10/11 Activation by Phone - Larry https://t.ly/PhoCD If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Restart Your PC Regularly Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Joel GoRuck Rucker 4.0 $255.00 https://www.goruck.com/products/rucker Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    2h 1m
  5. JAN 6

    Episode 157 - Clippy says Happy Holidays

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 157 - Clippy Says, "Happy Holidays!" Recorded Sunday December 21, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment The Foldable iPhone may be Small - Larry https://t.ly/NARxG Court will Reconsider App Store Class Action Case - Chris G. https://t.ly/sVUhZ Will the iMac Pro Make a Comeback? - Chris G. https://t.ly/c5EqD If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment Roomba's iRobot Files for Bankruptcy - Chris https://t.ly/HyNh5 Details of the Tik-Tok Deal Emerge - Chris https://t.ly/uKN24 Deal Closes 1/22/2026 https://t.ly/YyDYZ Gemini will Replace Google Assistant in 2026 - Chris https://t.ly/iS-EM Android Attacks - Google Confirms no Fix for 30% of Android Phones - Chris G. https://t.ly/G8RsP Blackout in S.F. - Caused Wayo Meltdown - Deactivated Taxis Litter streets - Chris G. https://t.ly/fI7oW Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment 2025 Mistake-a-Thon Did MS do ANYTHING Right in 20205? - Larry https://t.ly/Ta1FE Microsoft's ESU Program is Causing Problems - Chris https://t.ly/t5GvA If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Empty the Recycle Bin or Trash Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Chris G Apple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band $99.00 ================= Copyright 2025 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1h 35m
  6. JAN 5

    Episode 156 - I'm Mr. 10 Below

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 156 - I'm Mr. 10 Below Recorded Sunday December 14, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment Apple Releases 26.2 Versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS - Chris G. https://t.ly/wQshZ Apple Making a lot more Folds than Originally Thought - Chris https://t.ly/ipN1M Apple and Google make Switching from one or the other a lot Easier - Chris G. https://t.ly/16ibX Johny Srouji isn't Leaving Any Time Soon - Chris G. https://t.ly/5Lnc- If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment LG Update Installs Unremovable Copilot on Smart TVs - Chris G. https://t.ly/FWVkg Bye-Bye-Bye HP - The End of an Era - Joel https://t.ly/RoLMZ, https://hpcalcs.com Julie Stepping down from The Gadgeteer - Joel https://t.ly/uGTXy Garner Says to Stay Away from AI Browsers - Chris https://t.ly/Ft95e Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment MS Could walk away from AI if Skynet appears Possible - Chris https://t.ly/sWeJd Nobody wants to use Microsoft's S****y AI - Joel https://t.ly/4c4gB If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Turn On Your iPhone Flashlight With Your Voice Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Chris Replacement Ear Tips for AirPods Pro 2 - $6.50 https://t.ly/HUagT For AirPods Pro 3 - $7.98 https://t.ly/IiRkS ================ Copyright 2025 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1h 11m
  7. JAN 5

    Episode 155 - 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 155 - 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Recorded Sunday December 07, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment Johny Srouji to Tim Cook - I think I wanna leave - Larry https://t.ly/Kje5K, https://t.ly/gXWc7 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment Google's December Update is QPR2 - Joel https://t.ly/euNrf Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment Ed Bott Says we aren't Gonna like Windows 12 - Chris https://t.ly/OPLqc If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Be Careful With Free Downloads Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Holiday Picks-o-pleanty 3 picks a piece, Stocking Stuffer, mid-range Gift, High End Gift Larry M5 MacBook Pro - https://t.ly/--jZD $1999 Apple AirPods Pro 3 - https://t.ly/8iz-8 $229 TomToc Laptop Shoulder Bag- https://t.ly/fU29S $35 Joel Stocking Stuffer Anker Soundcore Speaker https://a.co/d/9tzsPij $24.99, https://a.co/d/cmJLoae $29.99, https://a.co/d/6TfzmBY $59.99 Mid Range Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 https://t.ly/HlosZ $179.99 High End MacBook Air M4 https://t.ly/sqjYt $1,199.00 Chris Apple Air Tag - $25 https://t.ly/Gejui Toybox 3D Printer Starter Bundle (Refurbished) - $199 https://t.ly/ZNhUG M4 Pro MacBook Pro - $2499 https://t.ly/QZeM0 Lenovo x12 Detachable Gen 2 - $1699 https://t.ly/cqswe ==================== Copyright 2025 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1h 31m
  8. 12/14/2025

    Episode 154 - You'll Shoot Your Eye Out Kid

    The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 154 - You'll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid Recorded Sunday November 30, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired Apple Segment Did Apple Crack the Crease? - Chris https://t.ly/V0UjQ … and it could cost as much as $2400 - Chris G. https://t.ly/6vFTX Apple's Siri Solution has some Excited for iOS 26.4 - Larry https://t.ly/tdqvR If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile/ Linux Segment Black Friday - Does it even Matter Anymore? - Chris NO URL Streaming Deals https://www.pureflix.com/, https://t.ly/YD7SF, https://t.ly/GLn56 Accessory Deals https://t.ly/1HGaI, https://t.ly/VHgf6 Thin is No Longer in: Thin Phones are Dead - Larry https://t.ly/ZkN0L Gemini 3 is Proving Popular& Google Tweaks its Pricing Model - Larry https://t.ly/C0ll7 Google Weather App Redesign to be Replaced by Search? - Joel https://t.ly/YH11l Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows Segment MS Mistake-a-Thon - Cyber Monday Edition Users Brutally Reject MS Copilot in Edge - Chris https://t.ly/zRSgT Win 11 Bug Hiding Sign in Button: MS-You're Clicking it Wrong - Joel https://t.ly/gHt1r 500M PCs Holding off on Windows 11 Updates - Chris G. https://t.ly/Lr-zr Windows 11 will have Calendar Appointments show in the System Clock - Joel https://t.ly/8KzAO If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org. Use Surge Protection & Power Backup Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show. Larry Badgeify - (50% discount - Black Friday) $9.50 for a lifetime license https://badgeify.app ================ Copyright 2025 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (https://wwww.zencast.fm)

    1h 29m

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We're Weekly as of Episode 37! SO, who wants to listen to four old white guys kvetch about tech and what will certainly be cries to get kids off their lawn... You do, obviously! The iTechGear Weekly (or iTGW) combines the expertise of four guys who helped the internet get off the ground: * Larry McJunkin - former Co-Owner of WUGNET - the Windows User's Group NETwork, a cornerstone of the Internet and the Windows World. * Chris Gavula - a former Editor at both Gear Diary and pocketnow.com * Joel McLaughlin - a former Senior Contributor at Gear Diary and host of the Linux Link Tech Show and Living in the Retro Arcade podcasts * Chris Spera - the Editor-in-Chief over at iTechGear, former Sr. Editor at WUGNET, Gear Diary, pocketnow.com, and Managing Editor Emeritus of BYTE.com, the Reincarnation of BYTE Magazine.