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The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 167 - Stop Being so Picky Recorded Sunday April 05, 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 50th anniversary https://t.ly/hyZRQ iPhone Pro / Max - Orange has lead to huge sales increases in China (And almost 40% of sales are cosmic orange) https://t.ly/ZKKNI. Siri Might be causing some product Launch Delays https://t.ly/xVvs1, https://t.ly/65GGI AI Segment AI Investment vs ROI https://t.ly/qUN0U If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Google Meet released for CarPlay before Android Auto https://t.ly/DUVk3 End of an era: Samsung is killing Samsung Messages in favor of Google Messages https://t.ly/ySzx4 Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at [email protected]. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment Microsoft will force-update PCs to Windows 11 25H2. You can’t opt out https://t.ly/KEtRC Outlook Sucks on and off World https://t.ly/mq4g3 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 [email protected]. 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. Chris G. Apple AirTag - $29, $99 https://t.ly/dVSBR, https://t.ly/La2_x ======= 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)

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 166 - So Long MacPro, we barely Knew Ye Recorded Sunday March 29, 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 WWDC set for 6/8 to 6/12 - Chris https://t.ly/Dnz6N M5 Pro MBP in the House - Larry NO URL The MacPro is No More - Larry https://t.ly/UB2Y2 Apple Hires Veteran Google VP to Lead AI Product Marketing - Chris https://t.ly/UlpMc If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. AI Segment Sora isn’t the only thing OpenAI shut down this month - Chris G. https://t.ly/0iLxb Apple to Allow Multiple AI Chatbots to Integrate with Siri - Larry https://t.ly/bIzII If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment OnePlus to Exit World Markets - Joel https://t.ly/lYEaJ FCC Updates Ban on Foreign Made Routers to include Consumer Models - Joel https://t.ly/RWFNj, https://t.ly/PWS6s, https://t.ly/uWOnJ Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at [email protected]. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment Patch Tuesday is Killing Windows Update - Chris https://t.ly/_TXRW MS Stops Rollout of the latest Windows 11 Feature Update - Chris https://t.ly/Q0XX2 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 [email protected]. 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. Joel Raspberry Pi 2 Zero W - $37.90 https://t.ly/J_X_P ================ 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)

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 165 - Chuck Norris counts to infinity. Twice. Recorded Sunday March 22, 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 MacBook Neo Review - Chris G. NO URL MBN ok with 4k Video Editing & 59 Chrome Tabs - Larry https://t.ly/sVZW2 ITC judge: New SpO2 AW Method doesn't Infringe on Masimo Patent - Chris https://t.ly/o00ai Is Siri Still in Trouble? - Larry https://t.ly/fhHQw If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. AI Segment Bezos in Talks to Raise $100B for AI Manufacturing Fund - Joel https://t.ly/52W7U China is Mobilizing thousands of 1 Person AI Startups - Chris G. https://t.ly/TtrAr What do AI based layoffs say about their ability to scale? - Chris G. https://t.ly/7OFZn AI Agents - I'm All Verklempt - Joel https://t.ly/ZyHQd If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Side-loading Android Apps is going to get Really Complicated - Joel https://t.ly/EIU76 Pixel Watch seeing Errors in Server-Side Fitbit Stats - Larry https://t.ly/pxhtE Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at [email protected]. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment March Win11 Update Breaks Teams, OneDrive - Chris https://t.ly/50C6X MS' "1000 Points of Blight" - Larry https://t.ly/wcUdg MS Ready to make Win 11 Less Shitty - Larry https://t.ly/JaXhl, https://t.ly/HL5pq PC Makers Rattled by MacBook Neo - Chris https://t.ly/eaMOw 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 [email protected]. Organize Files & Folders Clearly 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 Virtual Box https://www.virtualbox.org/ 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)

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 164 - The Neo is Here Recorded Sunday March 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 Macbook Neo in the House! - Chris G. NO URL The Neo's Keyboard is different - Larry https://t.ly/DUPIC PC Makers aren't Ready for the Neo - Chris https://t.ly/dUs4- The Neo makes the Rest of Apple's Linup Hard to Justify - Chris G. https://t.ly/f9m9B The Neo is Apple's Most Reparable MacBook in Years - Chris https://t.ly/8U7a- Want the Neo (or any other Apple gadget)? Anyone can use the Education Store - Chris https://t.ly/Jjzt0 50 yrs of Different - Joel https://t.ly/DL9V2 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. AI Segment Deep fakes are Getting Seriously Scary - Chris G. https://t.ly/YuY8r Meta is laying off 20% of the Company - Chris G. https://t.ly/0Ny8b Is the Success Rate of AI Improving? - Joel https://t.ly/Hipej If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Malicious Scam https://t.ly/4cVxj Google Maps got a new Driving Experience - Joel https://t.ly/eQ87I Apple might be Cooked - Larry https://t.ly/3zQpC Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at [email protected]. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment MS Mistake-a-thon Drive C:\ is not Accessible - Chris https://t.ly/EBKcy Windows 12 Could be the Tipping Point - Chris https://t.ly/Q5VNc Win11 Losing an AI Feature - Chris https://t.ly/skfZI 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 [email protected]. Avoid Phishing Scams & Suspicious Links 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 Samsung 128 GB USB-C USB Flash Drive ($31.99) https://a.co/d/02PDShj9 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....

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 163 - There is no Spoon Recorded Sunday March 09, 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 March Apple Event New Product Releases - Larry https://t.ly/6J-rw iPhone 17e M4 iPad Air Mac Studio Display & Studio Display XR M5 MacBook Air https://t.ly/1lM29 M5 Pro/ Max MacBook Pro MacBook Neo https://t.ly/evtBf Not all Macs Can use the Studio Display SDR at 120Hz - Joel https://t.ly/L5iTx Apple Planning MacBook Ultra with Touch Screen & Higher Price - Chris G. https://t.ly/eH8oi If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. AI Segment The AI scare trade moves from software to the Entire Economy - Chris G. https://t.ly/WiAR7 US Agencies switching to OpenAI, Google amid Anthropic phase out - Chris G. https://t.ly/hKWkW If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Android's March Feature Drop - 12 New Features - Joel https://t.ly/8O7hi Google's Apple Envy - Android App Distribution gets Locked Down - Larry https://t.ly/7nH6r Ironman issues competition ban on Oakley Meta Glasses - Joel https://t.ly/Drziz BGR claims Flash Drives are Irellevant - Joel https://t.ly/IkthF Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at [email protected]. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment Microsoft Mistake-a-thon Forced Windows 11 Updates/ Unwanted Installs - Chris https://t.ly/lcNFb Win11 Update Breaking Internet Connectivity - Chris https://t.ly/QrriG Win10 Update Breaking Recovery Tools - Chris https://t.ly/yi8mp MS Delays Mandatory Switch to new Outlook until 2027 - Larry https://t.ly/Y_LOr 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 [email protected]. Troubleshooting Screen Saver Stutter 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 Wattbricks 99.2 Wh Power Station $39.00 - $49.99 https://t.ly/b9BkC, https://t.ly/Jc6n9 Co...

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 162 - I Love the Smell of a Burnt Billion in the Morning Recorded Sunday February 22, 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 March Event - Joel https://t.ly/B9iQt visionOS Unlocks Foveated Streaming for Apps and Games - Chris G. https://t.ly/YFxe7 OneDrive gets a macOS Update - Chris https://t.ly/_dR4B If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. AI Segment MIT Finds there aren't any AI Guidelines - Chris G. https://t.ly/YygeT YouTube adds Conversational AI to its SmartTV apps - Chris https://t.ly/eFxLW A Billion Dollars Burnt - Gates to Nadella - Chris G. https://t.ly/pPui4 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Google Unveils Pixel 10a - Joel https://t.ly/7FsDF YouTube Restores Service after Streaming Outage - Chris https://t.ly/67pV1 Outage Cause Revealed https://t.ly/m-prR Meta's Smartwatch is Back from the Dead - Joel https://t.ly/Tw8Or Google Android Killed Wide Foldables But it may have to Support them now - Chris G https://t.ly/M_awJ, https://t.ly/gVk4Z Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at [email protected]. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment MS Splits the Canary Channel - Chris https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-splits-canary-channel-into-two-with-new-windows-11-build-295311000/ Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI - Joel https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/microsoft-says-office-bug-exposed-customers-confidential-emails-to-copilot-ai/ MS Announces ESU Programs for 3 More Versions of Windows & a Price Increase - Chris https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-announces-new-esu-programs-for-more-versions-of-windows/ 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 [email protected]. New Fraud Phishing Scam 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 the...

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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)

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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...

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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)

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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)

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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)

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 [email protected]. 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 Shitty 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 [email protected]. 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)

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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)

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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)