The Justice Department is taking Google to court over whether Google has illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. Apple announced new iPhones this past week: should you upgrade to the iPhone 15 / 15 Pro? Plus, Rod Pyle stops by the show to talk about NASA's UFO report that came out. 
U.S. blasts Google over paying $10 billion a year to cut out search rivals. 
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were announced at Apple's event this past Tuesday. 
How do I transfer the data from my old iPhone to my new one? 
Rod Pyle and NASA's UFO Report. 
A caller wonders why people don't acknowledge that Apple helped invent USB-C when Apple officially switched from lightning to USB-C with their latest iPhones. 
What's better to upgrade to from an older iPhone: the iPhone 14 or iPhone 15? Mikah shares his thoughts on what to consider when making that decision. 
Is there a good widget to install on my Windows machine to watch stock prices? 
Why is my Pixel 6 not staying connected to my WiFi network? 
A recommendation for having your headphones & speakers operate simultaneously. 
Why did all my files get converted to a .rar file after cloning my hard drive? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Rod Pyle 
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ATTG 1992: Gradually, Then Suddenly - New iPhones, NASA's UFO Report, Linux

Elon Musk's new biography from Walter Isaacson came out recently with some interesting information about Musk & Tesla. Is upgrading to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro from the 1st generation worth it? And why is my IP address showing me in a different location than where I am? 
Takeaways from a new Elon Musk biography: Ukraine, Trump and more. 
North Korea-backed hackers target security researchers with 0-day. 
5th Circuit rules Biden administration violated First Amendment. 
Why is my internet connection so bad, and can I do anything to improve it? 
Should I return my mechanical keyboard? How easy is it to replace the switches in it? 
Is upgrading my 1st gen AirPods Pro to the 2nd generation worth it 
Sam Abuelsamid and Elon Musk's biography. 
Why are my Echo devices randomly switching to my guest network on my eero network? 
How do I unlock my SIM card? 
Why is my IP address showing me in a different location? 
Why are my podcasts not staying synced with my iPhone and Apple Watch? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Sam Abuelsamid 
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ATTG 1991: A Passel of Petabytes - Mechanical Keyboards, AirPods Pro, SIM Cards

Microsoft is killing WordPad after 28 years. Is there a workaround for using unsupported printers on a Chromebook? Should you switch to wireless charging? Plus, Scott Wilkinson talks about Oppenheimer and its dialogue, and Johnny Jet shares how he saved on his Spectrum bill!  
Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows after 28 years. 
Apple's September 12th event: iPhone 15 with a USB-C port. 
Driverless taxis blocked ambulance and patient later died, San Francisco Fire Dept. says. 
SpaceX sending iPhone Emergency SOS satellites to space. 
Caltech drops calculus, chemistry, physics course requirements for admission. 
What is the easiest way to pair your headphones to a TV? 
How can I fix my old laser printer? 
Are there any workarounds to setting up unsupported printers on Chromebooks? 
Where is Linux storing my applications on the hard drive? 
Scott Wilkinson and Oppenheimer's dialogue. 
Why are my IR remotes and receivers not working? 
What should one consider when installing in-home internet for a first-time home buyer? 
What are some recommendations for DVRs with cable? 
Johnny Jet and how to save on your Spectrum bill & Google's flight price guarantee. 
Should I switch to wireless charging my devices rather than continue using wired cables? 
Host: Leo Laporte 
Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet 
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ATTG 1990: Fatal Error - RIP WordPad, Oppenheimer, Wireless Charging

Will Apple's Boot Camp work on newer Mac computers? Dick DeBartolo shares the newer cover of the upcoming Mad Magazine and shares the Double Bubble Blaster. Which older iPhones will be supported with the upcoming iOS 17? Plus, some really geeky questions from callers!  
The Silicon Valley elite who want to build a city from scratch. 
Fifth Circuit says law enforcement doesn't need warrants to search phones at the border. 
YouTube is testing a much smaller 'Skip Ads' button. 
Can I still run Boot Camp on newer Mac computers? 
What's the best way to convert my HDMI 2.0 signal to a 2.1 signal? 
Dick DeBartolo and the Double Bubble Blaster. 
How can I transfer files between two Linux servers? 
Will the upcoming iOS 17 support my older iPhone? 
Sam Abuelsamid and EV batteries. 
How do you backup a website hosted on Amazon Web Services before taking it offline? 
Host: Leo Laporte 
Guests: Dick DeBartolo and Sam Abuelsamid 
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ATTG 1989: Trouble-Free Frolicking - HDMI 2.0, EV Batteries, Apple's iOS 17

Leo and Mikah answer whether you should let AI do your taxes; Rod Pyle stops by to talk about what happened with the Luna-25 spacecraft mission; and what are some excellent cloud services to back up your files that won't break the bank!  
Microsoft to hold 'special event' in New York City on September 21st. 
Canada demands Meta lift news ban to allow wildfire info sharing. 
"WD refused to answer our questions about its self-wiping SanDisk SSDs." 
How can I stop my audiobook from starting to playback whenever my Bluetooth earbuds connect to my phone? 
What are the best travel routers? 
Is there a password manager that can store the login info on my pc but allows me to sync via Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi? 
Can I get AI to do my taxes? 
How can I move my emails to another service but keep my domain? 
Rod Pyle and Russia's Luna-25 Spacecraft. 
What's the best email program to manage all my email accounts under one roof? Also, what's a great budget professional camera? 
A caller calls back in with a follow-up to their previous question about copying files from their Mac hard drive. 
Chris Marquardt and the review of the crowded assignment 
What are good cloud services to back up many video files cheaply? 
Where can I get started to stay up to date with AI? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt 
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ATTG 1988: Hopelessly Lovesick - Travel Routers, Luna-25 Spacecraft, AI & Taxes?

Get ready to boost your tech know-how as we tackle a range of fascinating topics on Ask The Tech Guys! Tune in as we unpack everything from extending your home Wi-Fi network to a barn and small office, building a monster workstation PC for Unreal Engine, Leo's review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and more. 
An Apple malware-flagging tool is 'trivially' easy to bypass 
Music labels sue Internet Archive over digitized record collection 
The CNET lesson: Content pruning Is dumb for news content, don't do it 
Apple Mail: crashes after downloading emails from Spectrum 
Troubleshooting Apple Mail crashing with Spectrum 
How to extend your home Wi-Fi network to a garden office or shed 
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review 
Issues copying files between Windows and Mac and iCloud interference 
Good keyboards for Mac 
Router recommendations and Thread technology discussion 
Building a workstation PC for Unreal Engine 
Privacy in smart homes: Nest and Eve 
Open-source home automation software Home Assistant and WiFi extenders 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
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ATTG 1987: Two Heels, No Toe - WiFi Extension, PC Building, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Smart Home Privacy

Elon Musk's 'fund your legal bill' tweet is a brand new level of BS. 
Google is offering an on-campus hotel 'special' to help lure workers back to the office. 
NASA restores contact with Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistake led to weeks of silence. 
Claimed superconductor LK-99 is an online sensation — but replication efforts fall short. 
Google is making it easier to remove your private information from Search. 
What earbuds do Leo & Mikah recommend that are waterproof and great for swimming? 
Can I add a number sequence on my pictures as I take them with a smartphone or camera? 
Scott Wilkinson and why there aren't more HDMI ports on TVs. 
What will be new with the iPhone's released later this year? 
What is the best way to learn Excel nowadays? 
Can you pause and play videos from a Mac computer with the Apple Watch? 
Johnny Jet and sleeping at airports. 
Also, Johnny has a question! He's wondering why his laptop's battery is not charging after installing a replacement battery some time ago. 
Is the Lenovo Nano laptop a good choice for basic computing needs, such as using Microsoft 365? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guests: Scott Wilkinson and Johnny Jet 
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ATTG 1986: Diamond Tweeters - Waterproof Earbuds, Photo # Sequence, Excel

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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ATTG 1985: The Pause That Refreshes - NASA+ Platform, Inkjet Printers, Wi-Fi Extenders

Twitter's rebrand to X may actually be happening soon. 
Retrieval operation underway after hundreds of drones plunge into Melbourne's Yarra River. 
Fed launches long-awaited instant payments service, modernizing system. 
Can you transfer a Gmail account from a personal account to a business account? 
What can I do with my extra iPhone that I received from my insurance? 
Is it worth upgrading from an older Apple TV 4K to the current model of the 4K TV, or wait? 
What devices would be safe to bring to Defcon? 
Dick Debartolo and the Bitzee virutal pet. 
Are there "dumb" Smart 4K TVs one can buy? 
How can I deal with a computer virus on my computer? 
A caller calls in to add to the hearing aid discussion that has occurred throughout today's show. 
Am I being safe by adding my social security number to a dark-web monitoring service, such as Google One? 
How can I manage my battery's life span on my laptop? 
Am I being even safer when using NextDNS services ontop of using a VPN, or is it redundant? 
Is there a device similar to my Logitech Harmony Hub that will communicate with my Alexa Echo? 
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent 
Guest: Dick DeBartolo 
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ATTG 1984: I Am Your Fodder! - Twitter & X, Defcon Security, Hearing Aids

FTC loses appeals court bid to temporarily block Microsoft-Activision deal. 
Here's what shoppers bought on Amazon Prime Day 2023. 
Is it worth upgrading my TV to a newer model? 
How can I record a documentary with today's available technology? 
Are there carriers that handle sim jacking better than the other? 
Rod Pyle and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission. 
What are my options for acquiring hearing aids? 
Is it a security risk to continue using a router whose firmware is outdated? 
Is Proton Pass a good choice of a password manager? 
Can I import my MP3s to my iPhone within Linux? 
How does Apple's Time Machine work when backing up my hard drive? 
Chris Marquardt and the Tasty Assignment review. 
Rosemary Orchard of iOS Today shares a shortcut that you can use to help re-size photos in large batches as a response to a caller from last week. 
Why is my printer not being detected on my network? 
Host: Leo Laporte 
Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt 
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