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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.

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June 15, 20261 hr 42 min

Episode 174 - The March of the 27s

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 174 - The March of the 27s Recorded Sunday June 14, 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 and the March of the 27s - group discussion Apple Still has 3 Unannounced iOS 27 Features in the Pipeline - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/19 Developer Issues in the 27's - Chris No URL Leaker New MacBook will 100% have a Touch Screen - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/18 macOS 27 warns that version 28 will see the end of Rosetta 2 - Chris No URL AI Segment The New Siri AI App is now Available to Some - Chris G. No URL Anthropic Pulls Access to Claude 5 and Mythos 5 after Government Directive - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/17 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 is Available for Pixel Devices - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/15 Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment I don't think I can go Back to Windows - Joel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KQFgWdiudo Xbox Game Pass DID Lose Millions of Subscribers due to Price Hikes - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/14 Changes coming to Xbox amid Hard Truths & Layoffs - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/13 Microsoft is letting users Kill Bing in Win11 Search - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/12 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 tips@itechgear.org. Keep macOS Updated 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 - Insta360 Link 2C Pro - 4K Webcam - $199 https://a.co/d/0hYm3cpb ================== 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)

June 12, 20261 hr 54 min

Episode 173 - Lil' Finder Guy

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 173 - Lil' Finder Guy Recorded Sunday June 7, 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 The Last time for Skinny Timmy - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/11 What to expect at WWDC - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/10 Apple Embraces Lil' Finder Guy - Chris G. https://apple.news/A_dgWHuFeTMm5nv2FBJWjUA AI Segment One 2025 Meeting at Apple Changed the Siri/AI Direction - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/z Anthropic Says Something Unsettling Has Been Happening to Claude - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/y AI has Ruined the Job Market - Chris G. https://apple.news/A-10ZaIGYSAibDG3AH79cPw Duck Duck Go is the non-AI Browser for your iPhone - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/x If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment The Virtual OS Museum - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/w Pixel Watch 5 found... Where? - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/v Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment Ubuntu is the Linux Distro for AI - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/t MS Highlights 15 Reasons to Use the New Outlook & Leave Classic Behind - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/s 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 tips@itechgear.org. Delete Mac Appliction Cache 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 Osprey Talon 6L Lumbar Pack $94.95 https://a.co/d/0jdrJuYA ==================== 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)

June 10, 20261 hr 28 min

Episode 172 - Still Waiting on WWDC

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 172 - Still Waiting on WWDC Recorded Sunday May 31, 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 Music Could get new, lower cost Subscription Tiers - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/r iOS Siri Design could feature On Device AI - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/q iPhone 18 Pro's Camera Upgrade will Cost Apple 50% More - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/p AI Segment Stop Using Google Right now! - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/n, http://itgw.tny.cc/m Free ChatGPT is Dead, Welcome the $200/month Subscription - Chris G. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcpq4ugob2U Corporate America enters AI Reckoning - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/k If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Google Messages is Finally Getting the Customization Feature Everyone Wanted - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/j Change that Embarrassing Gmail Address - Chris G. https://apple.news/AiisEFwJMTZSEPIJwn_Vd_g Motorola Phones are Hijacking Links to make Affiliate Cash - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/h Googlebook vs. MacBook Neo - Why GB is Dead - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/g Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment The FBI Just issued an Urgent Warning for Users Using Teams, Outlook or OneDrive - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/f MS Clarifies Win12 Rumors, Promises a New Era of PC next Week - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/e 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 tips@itechgear.org. Windows Tip Clipboard History 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 Dewalt Heavy Duty USBA to USBC Cable http://itgw.tny.cc/d ==================== 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)

June 8, 20262 hr 11 min

Episode 171 - Thank You for your Sacrifice 2026

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 171 - Thank You for your Sacrifice 2026 Recorded Sunday May 24, 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 and Intel reach a Chip Manufacturing Deal - Larry http://fne3.2.vu/c Apple Agrees to Pay iPhone Users $250M for Failing to Deliver AI Siri - Larry https://apple.news/AqmbIMV7lThCS6pwgR_mEEg Goodbye AirDrop! - Larry http://fne3.2.vu/b iOS 26.5.1 Coming to Address Bugs - Chris http://fne3.2.vu/a KC Public Schools to Replace 30k Windows & Chromebooks with Apple Devices - Chris G http://fne3.2.vu/9 iPhone Fold Production Stalls amid Hinge Issues - Larry http://fne3.2.vu/8 AI Segment AI bots in Meetings may Void Attorney-Client Privilage - Chris http://fne3.2.vu/7 AI Criticism on the Rise - Chris G. http://fne3.2.vu/6 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Goodbye Chromecast?? - Joel http://fne3.2.vu/5, http://fne3.2.vu/4 Everything from Google I/O 2026 - Joel http://fne3.2.vu/3 Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment Here is what MS is Offering Long-Serving Employees to Retire Early - Larry https://apple.news/AAouKUPMdRQqiYwpmtTuSyg MS Blaming the Security Researcher for Reporting a Vulnerabilty - Chris http://fne3.2.vu/2 MS New Copilot app turns it into a Sidebar that pushes your Apps Aside - Chris http://fne3.2.vu/1 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 tips@itechgear.org. Linux Tip Speed Up Package 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. Larry Anker 8-in-1 Hub — $54.99 https://a.co/d/0gSu77gv ================= 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.f...

May 6, 20262 hr 19 min

Episode 170 - Again, Just the Tip

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 170 - Again, Just the Tip Recorded Sunday May 03, 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 Has Apple Given up on the Vision Pro? - Joel https://t.ly/w00Eq Mac Mini Offerings Change - Joel https://t.ly/bGkOL Apple not Updating the Base iPad? - Larry https://t.ly/ZF1NR Apple Fans Hating on the iPhone Ultra Design? - Larry https://t.ly/5rScN Even tho we know how its Killing the Crease - Chris https://t.ly/SCbDo watchOS 27 to include Updated AWU Watch Faces - Chris https://t.ly/cz5vD AI Segment The More Young People use AI, the More they Hate it - Chris G https://t.ly/mwBP8 Claude Kills a Company in under 9 Seconds - Chris https://t.ly/CKBR7 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Facebook & Instagram losing Users? - Chris G. https://t.ly/X87P2 Users Refusing to Leave the Physical SIM Card Behind - Joel https://t.ly/wcO0n Three Reasons why Older Folks should choose Android over iPhone - Larry https://t.ly/cfUwq China Bans Meta Acquisition of Manus over National Security Concerns - Chris https://t.ly/nGT3G Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. 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 Microsoft Killed the App that 450M People use Everyday, & there's no going back! - Chris G https://t.ly/N9nkg Outlook is down...AGAIN! - Larry https://t.ly/NTE80 Microsoft Doing Foundational Work to Win Back Users - Chris G. https://t.ly/nmjxR MS Needs to Win back Win11 Fans - Chris https://t.ly/2sYbD 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 tips@itechgear.org. Snap Windows Like a Pro 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 Kindle Colorsoft - $279.99 https://a.co/d/0a59ew3H ============== Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera & iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplic...

May 3, 20261 hr 47 min

Episodem 169 - The King is Retired. Long Live the King!

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 169 - The King is Retiring. Long Live the King! Recorded Sunday April 26, 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 Tim Cook to Step Down on August 31,2026, John Ternus to Step Up on September 1 - Chris G https://t.ly/soNyA Vision Pro Creator Mike Rockwell has Considered Leaving Apple - Joel https://t.ly/5ZBu7 John Ternus explains what he thinks of Apple Vision Pro https://t.ly/ZUyvh Is Apple's iPad being Phased Out? - Chris G. https://t.ly/ooi45 Masimo's AW Ban Dismissed with Prejudice by US District Court - Chris https://t.ly/h4teY 5 Reasons why its Impossible to Leave the Walled Garden - Chris https://t.ly/aZNMf AI Segment Meta to Lay Off 10% (or 8000) Employees in May - Chris G. https://t.ly/FRYoN Claude's New Connectors use AI to Order Food, Control Music & do Taxes - Joel https://t.ly/p8msO If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment The EU to Require Phone Makers to use Removable Batteries as of 2027 - Joel https://t.ly/Y0Zl- FCC expands WiFi Router Ban - Joel https://t.ly/pfhOg Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment Xbox Slashes Game Pass Ultimate Price by $7 - Chris G. https://t.ly/309MN The Windows 11 Crisis Explained like You're 5 - Chris https://t.ly/ghYTX 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 tips@itechgear.org. Moving your Windows Libraries in Windows 11 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 Satechi USB C Hub Multiport Adapter - $39 https://t.ly/8yJGP ================ 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)

April 14, 20261 hr 35 min

Episode 168 - Ring My Bell

The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 168 - Ring my Bell Recorded Sunday April 12, 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 iOS 26.4 Allows you to get Rid of Glass - Larry https://t.ly/C5JzP Rumored Features could make iPhone Air 2 a Good Choice - Larry https://t.ly/br3Im Apple tops Global Smartphone Market for the First Time - Chris G. https://t.ly/S7IV9 MacBook Neo Chip Chip Shortage - Chris G. https://t.ly/BwOqB AI Segment Macs can now use eGPUs - Chris G. https://t.ly/ppIHJ Anthropic's Latest AI is too Powerful for the Public - Joel https://t.ly/vLAY7 Microsoft says AI Agents will need to buy Software Licenses - Chris G. https://t.ly/jZAk9 If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments. Mobile Segment Google Pixel is the only Android Line Growing - Joel https://t.ly/SmHuT Samsung Galaxy Z Tri-Fold Comes Back - Chris G. https://t.ly/0BTYm Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. Windows and Linux Segment France Ditching MS Windows In Government Agencies - Larry https://t.ly/9htjv Microsoft Removing Gratuitous Copilot Buttons - Chris https://t.ly/b8V4j Microsoft Changes Windows Insider Channels - Chris https://t.ly/xP8xa 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 tips@itechgear.org. Clear Browser Cache & Cookies 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 USB C to Garmin Watch Charger Cable Adapter 4-Pack - $9.99 https://a.co/d/0gxlvW1D ========== 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)

April 8, 20261 hr 37 min

Episode 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 chris@itechgear.org. 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 tips@itechgear.org. 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)

April 8, 20261 hr 30 min

Episode 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 chris@itechgear.org. 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 tips@itechgear.org. 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)

March 23, 20261 hr 46 min

Episode 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 chris@itechgear.org. 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 tips@itechgear.org. 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)