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At CES 2026, RGB mini and micro LED backlights were the big TV story, but that doesn't mean there weren't plenty of other video products being introduced. Scott Wilkinson talks about what Michael Heiss saw on the show floor.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Think you know Windows shortcuts? Paul digs up the most efficient keys almost nobody uses, uncovering tricks Microsoft added—and quietly changed—since your last settings update.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Turns out, making slick, professional-looking Pages templates is way easier than you think. Find out the productivity trick Mikah Sargent wishes more Mac users knew.

• Creating custom Pages templates for faster document design
• Modifying existing Pages templates and saving personalized versions
• Step-by-step guide to building a Pages template from scratch
• Using placeholder text and media placeholders for flexible layouts
• Mana...

Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache?

• Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps
• Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified
• Subscriptions vs. 1-time ...

Think you know the story of AI's rise and fall? This episode upends conventional wisdom with guest historian Thomas Haigh, who reveals why the infamous "AI winter" might just be a myth and why the field's biggest failures fueled today's breakthroughs.

• Two Thinking Machines Lab Cofounders Are Leaving to Rejoin OpenAI
• NVDA, GOOGL, META: AI Spending Forecast to Hit $2.53 Trillion This Year
• Nvidia, Eli Lilly just say yes to mak...

This week, the hosts go deep on out-of-band updates, unwanted "innovations," and the uneasy cost of tech's latest gold rush. Plus, securing a Microsoft account is not as hard as some think, and neither are passkeys once you get past the jargon. And for developers, AI Dev Gallery offers a fascinating glimpse at what you can do for free with AI used against a CPU, GPU, or NPU.

Windows 11

• Microsoft issues an emergency fix for a...

Soaring RAM prices are about to hit your security gear where it hurts, and the fallout could change what's protecting your network. Find out who's about to pay and why the AI gold rush is reshaping more than just your server specs.

• RAM pricing to affect enterprise firewall equipment.
• Anthropic provides sizeable support to Python Foundation.
• The FTC clamps down on GM's secret sale of driving data.
• "ANCHOR" replaces "CIPAC" ...

Rumors are starting to pick up in 2026, with more information emerging about the upcoming iPhone 18 and M5 MacBook Pros. Could we finally see new Studio Displays this year? And end-to-end encryption for RCS messages could finally be coming to iOS.

• iPhone 18 Pro: Dynamic Island may move to top-left screen corner.
• Some MacBook Pro configurations see up to a two-month delay ahead of possible next-gen M5 MacBook Pro release.
• Th...

Claude isn't just the hottest name in AI right now—it's quietly ushering in a wave of ultra-personalized, vibe-coded software that could transform how we build and use tech in 2026. Find out why coders and normies alike are obsessed and what's coming next.

• Claude Cowork Exfiltrates Files
• Behind the Curtain: The AI future has arrived
• Our Algorithmic Grey-Beige World
• Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fo...

This week we're talking about Torvalds vibe coding, the newest Pi AI hat, and what's new with PipeWire and OBS Studio. Then there's some great news in Wine 11 and Hangover 11, Fedora's Games Spin is moving to KDE, and we talk about LetsEncrypt and their new IP certificates. For tips we have csvi for editing comma-separated-values files on the command line, espeak-ng for giving your Linux machine a voice, and the hidden support for...

On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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NASA's history is a long and fascinating story, and we decided we'd invite former NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius onto the show to tell us about how NASA tracks its history, the public's perceptions of spaceflight, and how our understanding of the past might inform our future in space. Also the Crew 11 return, Artemis II rollout, and MAVEN, phone home! Join us for this engaging conversation!

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares some of the cooler tech she saw at this year's CES. A warning for those using some wireless audio devices. And what happens when you swap the nosebleed sets for a virtual front row experience at a NBA game?

• Jennifer was on the show floor at CES last week! From smart mirrors to smart locks and robotic pets, she shares some of the exciting and fun tech she saw at the convention.
• Mikah warns us ab...

Is Windows 11 full of apps you never use—or ones you shouldn't ignore? Paul Thurrott sorts the must-haves from the major annoyances, sharing candid takes on which programs he trusts, deletes, or wishes would finally disappear.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
• Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth
• How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS
• Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac
• Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac
• A...

From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner.

• Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking
• Focus Modes and custom home screens to re...

The big TV news at CES 2026 was the explosion of RGB mini and micro LED backlights in LCD TVs. All the major manufacturers had examples in their booths. Scott Wilkinson talks with Michael Heiss, who braved the crowds to catch a glimpse at the new display technology.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Michael Heiss

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Disinformation expert Craig Silverman joins the crew to break down why AI makes scams and fake news easier, faster, and nearly impossible to spot—while Big Tech quietly profits. If you think spotting digital deception is tough now, wait until you hear how deep the rabbit hole goes.

• Claude Code
• Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes
• Apple taps Google to power a new Siri and future AI tool...

Satya Nadella gave up much of his CEO duties in 2025. Are we on the cusp of a new CEO? And does some money manager/political duo like Amy Hood and Brad Smith actually make more sense in this role than an engineer-type for the modern Microsoft?

Microsoft is trying to win our hearts and minds on AI

• After spending three years trying to jam AI down our collective throats, Microsoft has only met resistance. Now, the real marketin...