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A compilation of podcasts from TWiT.tv host, Mikah Sargent. Subscribe to this feed to get access to all the TWiT.tv audio and video episodes featuring Mikah.

1시간 전

Hands-On Mac 159: macOS Preview: Edit Images

Discover how to enhance your images with macOS's Preview app as Mikah demonstrates cropping, resizing, rotating, and background removal tools. Learn to adjust image colors, contrast, sharpness, and even use advanced tools like Instant Alpha for background transparency. Perfect for anyone seeking quick and effective ways to edit images directly in Preview without the need for third-party software. Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

21분
1시간 전

iOS Today 729: Bringing Friends and Family Together

In this episode, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore neat ways to bring friends and family together using Apple technologies, focusing on features like SharePlay, ETA sharing, Check In, and Family Sharing. iPhone and Apple TV can help people connect, especially during the holiday season, regardless of physical distance! SharePlay A feature that allows multiple people to watch movies, TV shows, and listen to music together remotely or in-person Works across Apple devices and supports various services like Apple TV, CarPlay, and Apple Music Enables collaborative media experiences with individual preferences like volume and closed captions Share ETA (Apple Maps) Allows users to share their estimated time of arrival with contacts Updates recipients automatically if route changes or arrival time shifts Works both within Apple ecosystem and with non-Apple devices via text message Check-in Feature (Messages) Enables users to set up automatic check-ins during activities like workouts or travel Offers multiple options: destination arrival, timed check-in, and workout completion Provides configurable location sharing with various privacy levels Family Sharing Allows families to share app subscriptions, photos, calendars, and locations Flexible setup with options to share or restrict different types of content Can be configured with varying levels of sharing comfort for different family members Jackbox Party Games Recommended as a fun way to bring people together Supports multiple platforms and devices Enables group gameplay through simple, accessible interfaces Feedback: Rosemary discussed solutions for remotely accessing a Mac Mini used as a home server Rosemary and Mikah addressed an issue with large podcast app storage and explained difference between offloading and deleting an app Shortcuts Corner: Dustin from Montana seeks a shortcut to remind him to adjust truck temperature when disconnecting from CarPlay Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

48분
3일 전

Hands-On Tech 191: Moving From Windows to Mac

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers questions such as about a feature in Linux that can allow you to cut and paste your entire drive, about passkeys and multiple accounts on the same website, and Mikah helps a listener with the process of transferring from working on a Windows machine to a new M4 Mac mini. Ole is looking for a feature in Linux that would allow him to move his Linux system and files from one drive to another without having to reinstall the operating system. Kevin is wondering if you can log into a website using passkeys if you have multiple accounts on that website. Gary has a follow-up to Mark's question about Kindle Sync from last week that could be useful for them. Ronald is planning to switch from his Dell Windows 10 computer to the new M4 Mac mini and has a slew of questions about when he will make the switch, from which Mac mini configuration he should go with, to using external drives with the computer, and which Thunderbolt hub Mikah recommends as well. And Stephen provides a follow-up on the question about smartphone hotspots from a few episodes ago, involving Jon's problem getting older hardware to connect to his iPhone hotspot. Remember to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

50분
6일 전

Tech News Weekly 362: What Is Bluesky?

Reports are trickling out that Apple plans to expand into different product categories. What to know about Bluesky, the social media network growing in popularity and users following the U.S. elections. And some advancements with ChatGPT and OpenAI that seek to help users out more daily. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg joins the show to discuss how Apple is aiming to catch up with the smart home market by releasing a wall-mounted, AI-powered display unit. Mikah Sargent continues the conversation on Apple with the company's push into other markets with glasses, home devices, and mixed-reality headsets. Following the 2024 U.S. elections, there's been more chatter about Bluesky, a social media network alternative to Twitter / X. So, what is Bluesky? And Mikah talks about how ChatGPT is starting to work with other apps on your Mac computers, and OpenAI almost ready to launch a tool to help its users automate tasks. Host: Mikah Sargent Guest: Mark Gurman Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: threatlocker.com for Tech News Weekly uscloud.com INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT - code TWIT100 cachefly.com/twit

1시간 2분
6일 전

iOS Today 728: Amping Up Apple Health

Get the most out of Apple Health! Hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive into setting up and maximizing Apple's comprehensive health tracking system. Learn essential tips for configuring your Medical ID, managing health data, and customizing fitness goals. Plus, discover budget-friendly options for health tracking as Black Friday approaches. The hosts explore how to: Set up critical Medical ID information for emergency situations Access and manage your health records directly through the Health app Customize Activity rings and fitness goals to match your needs Track sleep, hydration, and nutrition with recommended third-party apps Integrate data from devices like Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and smart water bottles Feedback Rosemary addresses how to restore the beloved watch face switching gesture while explaining the simple settings adjustment needed. Shortcuts Corner Rosemary demonstrates how to build a sophisticated shortcut combining Toolbox Pro's image recognition capabilities with clever date parsing. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

54분
11월 14일

Hands-On Mac 158: Use File Inspector in macOS Preview

Explore the full potential of Preview's Inspector tool on macOS, as Mikah demonstrates how to uncover detailed file information on both images and PDFs. With the Inspector, you can view metadata like creation dates, DPI, and file formats, alongside specialized EXIF and IPTC data for photos. Learn to manage keywords, add or remove annotations, and even apply PDF security settings. Ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of file insights and data management in Preview. View information about PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/view-information-about-pdfs-and-images-prvw9c94f0a4/11.0/mac/15.1 Host: Mikah Sargent Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

18분
11월 10일

Hands-On Tech 190: Operating Systems & Passkeys Follow-Up

On Hands-On Tech, Mikah continues to answer more of your questions, such as why Kindle books may not stay in sync between different devices, why you can't reconnect to your WiFi network after losing connection, and how you can get a reminder or a list to open up for you when walking into specified locations. Mark has a Kindle device and the Kindle app on several Apple devices. However when Mark reads a book in Kindle, his progress within the app doesn't stay synced between his Kindle device and apps. What can Mark do to fix the issue? John has used Windows 10 for a long time and doesn't want to upgrade to Windows 11. With Windows 10 going out of support soon, he's looking for alternatives to Windows that can run Microsoft Office that isn't Mac OS. When Dylan loses connection to his WiFi network on his Windows 11 laptop, he can't reconnect unless he restarts the PC. He's looked around for possible solutions and came across others having similar issues, even with Windows 10, and is looking for any insight from Mikah into troubleshooting the problem. Robby wants to know if there's a way to get their iPhone to send a reminder or a list that opens up when they walk into specific locations, such as a Best Buy or a grocery store. Steven asks a question related to last week's show about Passkeys and how he views them as a complicated, poorly thought-out plan. Should Steven wait to switch over to using Passkeys until things are better figured out with Passkey? And Todd follows up with their question about passkeys from last week's show. Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

51분
11월 7일

iOS Today 727: Facing Up the Apple Watch

"In this episode of iOS Today, Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the world of Apple Watch faces. They discuss how to customize and share watch faces, offer troubleshooting tips for syncing contacts and custom alert tones across devices, and share a handy shortcut for automatically changing your watch face based on your current Focus mode. Main Topic: Apple Watch Faces - Rosemary and Mikah discuss the removal of certain watch faces in watchOS 11 and share their favorite ways to customize watch faces using complications. - They explain how to edit watch faces directly on the Apple Watch and offer tips for choosing the right complications based on the watch face style and complication shape. - Mikah and Rosemary demonstrate how to share Apple Watch faces with others while maintaining privacy by selectively sharing complication data. Feedback - Adam from Derby, England, asks for help with syncing custom ringtones and text tones across his iPhone, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini. - Mikah suggests a ""nuclear option"" involving deleting and recreating the problematic contact to force a clean sync across all devices. - Rosemary advises installing custom ringtones on all devices before assigning them to contacts and cautions that large contact images may interfere with syncing. Shortcuts Corner - Rosemary shares a handy shortcut for automatically changing your Apple Watch face based on your current Focus mode. - She demonstrates how to customize watch faces for different Focus modes within the Settings app on an iPhone. - Rosemary suggests creating variations of the same watch face with different color schemes to visually distinguish between Focus modes without drastically changing the overall design." Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to iOSToday@TWiT.tv.

40분

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3.7

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3개의 평가

Not a reliable presenter.

2023. 10. 05.

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Not reliable. Mikah will often state certain things as fact when in fact it’s not true. Or show his lack of understanding of many many things tech - despite talking and studying about it so much. Disappointing and unreliable.

A compilation of podcasts from TWiT.tv host, Mikah Sargent. Subscribe to this feed to get access to all the TWiT.tv audio and video episodes featuring Mikah.