On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about the best way to keep two office computers perfectly in sync so he can leave his laptop at home while traveling.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Abrar Al-Heeti joins Mikah Sargent this week! Meta is in dispute with the Motion Picture Association. Anthropic accidentally leaks Claude Code's source code. Apple is continuing to extend updates to those affected by the DarkSword exploit. And Meta & YouTube are found liable for having features that are addictive for younger users.

• Abrar talks about Meta's deal with the Motion Picture Association to scale back the use of film ratings when describing its teen accounts.
• Mikah shares how Anthropic's Claude code was leaked, unveiling some next-gen AI coding features.
• Mikah gives an update on the DarkSword and Coruna exploit tools that utilize zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS 18.
• And both Meta and YouTube were found liable for some of their features that make their social media platforms addictive for younger users, having to pay millions in fines.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

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Tired of autocorrect sabotaging your texts? This episode shows how small changes like persistent rejection and custom text replacements can actually make Apple's keyboard work for you.

• Why auto-correct fails and how Apple devices handle corrections
• Auto-correct's evolution with iOS 17 and transformer language models
• How auto-correct learns and why personalized dictionaries matter
• Key steps to retrain auto-correct for smarter suggestions
• Resetting your keyboard dictionary: the nuclear option explained
• iOS and macOS keyboard settings: making auto-correct work for you
• Auto-correct's pain points: bilingual typing, jargon, and missing features
• Text replacement: the ultimate hack for tricky words and shortcuts
• Top text replacement use cases for emails, addresses, and custom phrases
• Practical tips to tame auto-correct and improve your typing flow
• Missing features Apple still hasn't addressed in auto-correct

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Discover how apps know for being multiplatform are quietly shaping the iOS experience, with unexpected benefits for productivity and day-to-day problem solving.

• DevonThink To Go: Mac-originated app brings robust database, search features
• Tot: Minimalist text editor syncs notes across devices
• Drafts: Text capture with powerful actions, community-driven enhancements
• Firefox and Chrome: Browsers offer cross-platform sync, alternatives to Safari
• Festivities: Holiday widget app expands from Mac to iOS
• News: WWDC announced as anticipation for layout clues and possible iPhone Fold
• Shortcuts Corner: Automating Apple Watch workout prompts via location
• App Caps: Aqara presence sensor boosts home automation; Pokémon Go gets users outdoors

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a listener's question about which connection method — Thunderbolt, 10GbE Ethernet, or a USB-C to 10GbE Ethernet dongle — offers the best performance and reliability for video editing with network-attached storage.

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Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Rumors of iOS 27 are slowly making the rounds, with Apple's planned AI reboot. A look inside the lawsuit between Halide co-founders. The US just banned consumer routers made outside of the US. And NASA unveiled its initiatives to return back to the Moon.

• Dan talks about the rumors of iOS 27 and Apple's planned AI refresh, alongside a new "Ask Siri" feature, that will be part of the unveiling of iOS 27 & macOS 27 at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference later in June.
• Mikah goes a bit deeper into the lawsuit that Lux co-founder Ben Sandofsky brought against Sebastiaan de With over financial misconduct and bringing source code with them over to Apple.
• Sean Hollister of The Verge joins the show to talk more about the US's ban on foreign-made consumer routers and explains what the ban is seeking to do.
• And Mikah explains NASA's initiatives and plans to return to the Moon, and what NASA plans to do once they return.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Sean Hollister

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Is Apple's Passwords app a true contender for your digital life, or does it fall short for tech-savvy households? Find out how it stacks up against premium managers and where it still leaves power users wanting more.

• How shared password groups work in the Passwords app
• Step-by-step walkthrough: creating and managing shared groups
• Apple Passwords sharing vs. third-party apps like 1Password, Bitwarden (TWiT sponsor)
• Wi-Fi password management and sharing via QR codes
• Passwords app limitations: organization, secure notes, file storage, platform support
• Migration challenges from other password managers
• Travel needs and sensitive data: third-party travel mode vs. Passwords app
• Who should use Apple's Passwords app and who needs more advanced tools
• Hybrid approaches: combining Apple Passwords with third-party managers

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This week, the hosts get hands-on with their favorite "chill" apps and say why subtle design choices, like haptic feedback and story-driven gameplay, make all the difference in truly relaxing tech. Hear which picks have earned their spot as go-to digital escapes.

• Pigment and Lake: Adult coloring book apps for iPad
• Coloring ASMR app for quick relaxation on the go
• Loner: Minimalist zen flying game with soothing visuals
• Satisgame: Quick, tactile puzzle app with haptic feedback
• Apple's sound therapy music and ambient background sounds
• Dark Noise and background sound customization for relaxation
• Flow Free+ game for puzzle-based relaxation
• App Cap: Marble Sort app for satisfying gameplay

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