Show overview
iTechGear Weekly has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 120 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 25m and 1h 44m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 29 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 43 episodes published. Published by iTechGear.org.
From the publisher
We're Weekly as of Episode 37! SO, who wants to listen to four old white guys kvetch about tech and what will certainly be cries to get kids off their lawn... You do, obviously! The iTechGear Weekly (or iTGW) combines the expertise of four guys who helped the internet get off the ground: * <b>Larry McJunkin</b> - former Co-Owner of WUGNET - the Windows User's Group NETwork, a cornerstone of the Internet and the Windows World. * Chris Gavula - a former Editor at both Gear Diary and pocketnow.com * Joel McLaughlin - a former Senior Contributor at Gear Diary and host of the Linux Link Tech Show and Living in the Retro Arcade podcasts * Chris Spera - the Editor-in-Chief over at iTechGear, former Sr. Editor at WUGNET, Gear Diary, pocketnow.com, and Managing Editor Emeritus of BYTE.com, the Reincarnation of BYTE Magazine.
Latest Episodes
View all 120 episodesEpisode 183 - Waitin' on the Shine
Episode 182 - Surprise and Shine
Episode 181 - No Notice Yet
Episode 180 - Thank You Captain Obvious
Episode 179 - Another Free Year for $30 Bucks
Episode 178 - Return of the Glass-hole
Episode 177 - Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!
Episode 176 - Get in my Belly
Episode 175 - She doesn't look a day over 225
Episode 174 - The March of the 27s
Episode 173 - Lil' Finder Guy
Episode 172 - Still Waiting on WWDC
Episode 171 - Thank You for your Sacrifice 2026
Episode 170 - Again, Just the Tip
Episodem 169 - The King is Retired. Long Live the King!
Episode 168 - Ring My Bell
S5 Ep 167Episode 167 - Stop being so Picky
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)
S5 Ep 166Episode 166 - So Long MacPro, we barely Knew Ye
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)
S5 Ep 165Episode 165 - Chuck Norris Counts to Infinity, Twice
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)
S5 Ep 164Episode 164 - The Neo is Here
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....