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Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Leo Laporte

35 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Hands-On Tech (Audio) has published 35 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 20 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Technology show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 35 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Leo Laporte.

Episodes
35
Started
2026
Median length
17 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered. Submit your tech queries through email at [email protected] or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air! Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday.

Latest Episodes

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HOT 285: Are My AI Chatbot Conversations Private? - The Risks Of Sharing Information with AI Chatbots

Sep 20, 202617 min

HOT 284: Understanding How to Recover Deleted Files - Can You Recover Deleted Files?

Sep 13, 202616 min

HOT 283: Is Airplane Mode Necessary? - The Truth About Airplane Mode

Sep 6, 202613 min

HOT 282: Why Does Every Gadget Need an App and an Account Now? - Why Your Appliance Wants Your Email

Aug 30, 202613 min

HOT 281: Incognito Browsing - The Truth About Private Browsing

Aug 23, 202611 min

HOT 280: Am I Getting True Gigabit Internet? - Gigabit Promises

Aug 16, 202618 min

HOT 279: Safely Ejecting USB Drives - USB Removal Myths

Aug 9, 20268 min

HOT 278: Understanding Battery Percentages - Why the Battery Percentage Shown Isn't Always Accurate

Aug 3, 202621 min

HOT 277: Battery Overcharging Myths - Is Keeping Your Devices Plugged In Bad?

Jul 26, 202613 min

HOT 276: Smart TV's ACR Tracking - Stop Your TV From Spying!

Jul 19, 202618 min

HOT 275: USB-C Cable Confusion - Decode Your USB-C Cable Mess

Jul 12, 202616 min

HOT 274: Smart Home Recommendations - Matter & Thread Explained

Jul 5, 202615 min

HOT 273: ISP Email - Switch Email Providers Safely

Jun 28, 202613 min

HOT 272: Robocalls - Stopping Robocallers

Jun 21, 202616 min

HOT 271: Telegram & Security - Is Telegram Secure?

Jun 14, 202620 min

HOT 270: Troubleshooting External Storage - Optimizing Your External Drive's Performance

Jun 7, 202623 min

HOT 269: Windows Home Server - Reviving an Old Windows Home Server

May 31, 202614 min

HOT 268: Laptop Recommendations - The Right Laptop For Your Photography Needs

May 25, 202628 min

HOT 267: Wireless Access Points vs. Mesh - Home Network Setup Advice

May 17, 202622 min

HOT 266: Troubleshooting Android Auto - Fixing Android Auto Issues

May 10, 202617 min