Hands-On Tech (Video)

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Hands-On Tech is where you'll find hands-on reviews, previews, and unboxings of the hottest tech gadgets.

  • 14 minutes 7 seconds
    HOT 248: Home Theater PC Replacement - Alternatives to HTPC's

    On the first episode of Hands-On Tech for 2026, Mikah helps Andrew out with some recommendations to replace his home theater PC (HTPC) so that his family can watch old home movies easily!

    Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to [email protected].

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    4 January 2026, 10:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 46 seconds
    HOT 247: Saving Your TiVo Files on a Windows PC - Save TiVo Files on Your PC!

    On Hands-On Tech, Richie asks Mikah Sargent about saving their TiVo recordings to their PC after TiVo discontinued its TiVo Desktop software.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    21 December 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 59 seconds
    HOT 246: Replacing Pocket - Alternatives to Pocket Reader

    On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Curt asks Mikah Sargent about a good replacement to the Pocket app, an app that allowed you to save articles for later reading, which Firefox discontinued back in July of 2025.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    14 December 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 38 seconds
    HOT 245: The Return of the iPod Classic? - Could Apple Bring Back the iPod?

    On Hands-On Tech, listener Michael proposes an idea to Mikah Sargent if Apple could ever bring back the iPod Classic, but updated to be a home ecosystem? Mikah shares his thoughts.

    Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to [email protected]!

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    7 December 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 11 minutes 4 seconds
    HOT 244: Switching MFA Apps - Why Exporting From Authy Is A Little More Difficult

    On Hands-On Tech, helps out helps listener Daniel switch their MFA from Authy to another app, and explains why it's going to be a more tedious process than with other MFA's.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show to [email protected]!

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    30 November 2025, 10:30 pm
  • 34 minutes 56 seconds
    HOT 243: How Often Should I Replace Surge Protectors? - Can Surge Protectors Wear Out Over Time?

    On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Elizabeth asks Mikah Sargent if she really needs to replace power strips after a period of time. And Stan wonders if there are any smart light switches that can connect to his 5.4 GHz router?

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    23 November 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 44 seconds
    HOT 242: Powerline Networking - Pros & Cons of Powerline Ethernet Adapters

    In this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Lance asks Mikah Sargent about the pros and cons of using powerline ethernet adapters, and Mikah shares his strong thoughts on these devices.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    16 November 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 37 seconds
    HOT 241: Keep Your Mac Awake - Prevent Your Mac From Automatically Going to Sleep

    On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, how do you prevent your Mac from automatically falling asleep to conduct overnight backups? Mikah Sargent shares some third-party apps that will do just that!

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    9 November 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 1 second
    HOT 240: Two-Factor & Multifactor Authentication - Which Authenticator App Should You Use?

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent lists some of his favorite two-factor authenticator apps for listener Stuart and some of the pros and cons using 2FA applications.

    Send in your questions for Hands-On Tech to [email protected]!

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    2 November 2025, 10:30 pm
  • 18 minutes 14 seconds
    HOT 239: Breathing New Life Into an Old Computer - Older Computer, New Life!

    On Hands-On Tech, listener Ozzie asks Mikah Sargent how to repurpose a 2010 MacBook Pro so they can avoid recycling it.

    Send in your questions for Mikah to answer to [email protected].

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    26 October 2025, 9:30 pm
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