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Get the know how to make technology work for you. TWiT shows you tech projects that you can do yourself and explains everything from tech basics to advanced techniques.
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- E1 Roll Your Own CloudNext upJul 5, 2012 · 29 min
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Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
- E2 Jailbreaking and RootingJul 12, 2012 · 40 min
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After this project, you'll know how to jailbreak your iOS device or root your Kindle Fire. You'll definitely want to try this at home.
- E3 Flash Your Router's FirmwareJul 19, 2012 · 29 min
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Today you'll be able to unleash the power of your router using DD-WRT. You'll know how to flash your router's firmware!
- E4 Setting Up a Media ServerJul 26, 2012 · 24 min
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Get the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
- E5 Resurrect an Old PC With LinuxAug 2, 2012 · 27 min
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Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
- E6 Make Your Tech Life More SecureAug 9, 2012 · 25 min
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Today, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
- E7 SolderingAug 16, 2012 · 26 min
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Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
- E8 Portable AppsAug 23, 2012 · 34 min
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Portable apps let you bring your favorite programs with you where ever you go. Find out how to use portable apps on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux!
- E9 Build a Virtual MachineAug 30, 2012 · 26 min
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Virtual machines allow you to try out all kinds of operating systems without having to muck with your hard drive or setting up a multi-boot system. Find out how to run virtual machines in today's episode.
- E10 Upgrade Your Retina MacBook ProSep 6, 2012 · 26 min
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Upgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
- E11 Ditch Your Landline PhoneSep 13, 2012 · 20 min
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Make calls online instead of using your landline.
- E12 Make Your Computer a DVRSep 20, 2012 · 32 min
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Toss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
- E13 Portable-ize Your Desktop PCSep 27, 2012 · 21 min
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Make your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
Guest stars: Ryan Marsh (Self - Guest)
- E14 Set Up a VPNOct 4, 2012 · 34 min
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Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
- E15 To Build a PCOct 11, 2012 · 38 min
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Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
Guest stars: Chad Johnson (Self - Guest)
- E16 Staying Connected Without a Cell PhoneOct 18, 2012 · 37 min
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Live an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
Guest stars: Tom Merritt (Self - Guest)
- E17 Get Free HDTVOct 25, 2012 · 22 min
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Get HD television shows with an over-the-air antenna! You'll get the know how to cut the cord entirely and you'll still be able to watch sports and live events!
- E18 Make a Hackintosh!Nov 1, 2012 · 37 min
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Run OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
- E19 Emergency GadgetsNov 8, 2012 · 24 min
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Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
Guest stars: Tom Merritt (Self - Guest)
- E20 Make the Web Work for YouNov 15, 2012 · 36 min
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Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
Guest stars: Tom Merritt (Self - Guest)
- E21 Arduino 101Nov 29, 2012 · 22 min
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Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
- E22 Back Up Your DVDsDec 6, 2012 · 29 min
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Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
- E23 Podcast 101Dec 13, 2012 · 43 min
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Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
- E24 Fix Your Parents' ComputerDec 20, 2012 · 23 min
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We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
- E25 Best of 2012Dec 27, 2012 · 40 min
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We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012
- E26 Get Fit With TechJan 3, 2013 · 26 min
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We'll help you stay in shape using technology. There are lot of options out there, so we took a look at a whole bunch so you can find the right tech tool for the job.
- E27 Clean Up Your Music LibraryJan 10, 2013 · 24 min
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Make your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
- E28 Child-Friendly AndroidJan 17, 2013 · 24 min
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Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
- E29 DIY TeleprompterJan 24, 2013 · 36 min
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Make your own teleprompter for a lot less than buying one. You'll need tools and some elbow grease, but it's a lot of fun.
- E30 Mount a TVJan 31, 2013 · 20 min
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Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
Guest stars: Chad Johnson (Self - Guest)
- E31 Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMCFeb 14, 2013 · 21 min
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We've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
- E32 Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7Feb 21, 2013 · 23 min
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We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
- E33 Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7Feb 28, 2013 · 20 min
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Install Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
- E34 Set Up Wireless AudioMar 7, 2013 · 30 min
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Tired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
- E35 Organize Your PhotosMar 14, 2013 · 20 min
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You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
- E36 Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMoMar 21, 2013 · 16 min
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Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
- E37 Upgrade Your Mac ProMar 28, 2013 · 30 min
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We're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.
- E38 Expand Your NetworkApr 4, 2013 · 45 min
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Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
Guest stars: Russell Tammany (Self - Guest)
- E39 Organize Your CloudApr 11, 2013 · 15 min
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Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
- E40 Overclocking 101Apr 17, 2013 · 24 min
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Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
Guest stars: Ryan Shrout (Self - Guest)
- E41 Make Your Phone Into a ComputerApr 25, 2013 · 25 min
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Did you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
- E42 Video Compression With HandbrakeMay 2, 2013 · 20 min
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Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
- E43 Encrypt Your Data With TrueCryptMay 9, 2013 · 19 min
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Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
- E44 Cameras 101May 16, 2013 · 39 min
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ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
- E45 Set up a Minecraft ServerMay 23, 2013 · 26 min
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OMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
Guest stars: Chad Johnson (Self - Guest)
- E46 Make a Home StudioMay 30, 2013 · 35 min
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Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
Guest stars: Tom Merritt (Self - Guest), Brent Bye (Self - Guest)
- E47 Calibrating Your TVJun 6, 2013 · 24 min
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If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
- E48 Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3Jun 13, 2013 · 29 min
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Iyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
- E49 Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3Jun 20, 2013 · 26 min
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We're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
- E50 Encrypt Your Email With PGPJun 27, 2013 · 25 min
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Shannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
Guest stars: Shannon Morse (Self - Guest)
- E51 Digitizing BooksJul 11, 2013 · 28 min
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If you've got a big paper book library, did you know you can digitize it without destroying it? It's possible. Check out how to digitize a book!
Guest stars: Patrick Delahanty (Self - Guest)
- E52 Setting Up a BlogJul 18, 2013 · 23 min
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Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
- E53 Installing OwnCloud to a Web ServerJul 25, 2013 · 17 min
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OwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
- E54 How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen PhoneAug 1, 2013 · 13 min
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Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
Guest stars: Burke McQuinn (Self - Guest)
- E55 Make Your Phone Into A Universal RemoteAug 8, 2013 · 25 min
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Get rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
- E56 Securing Your SmartphoneAug 15, 2013 · 23 min
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Terrified that your phone may fall into the hands of evildoers? Today you'll know how to secure your phone in case you lose it.
- E57 Turn Your Android Into a Spy CamAug 22, 2013 · 11 min
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You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
- E58 Switching From iOS to AndroidAug 29, 2013 · 21 min
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If you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
Guest stars: Shannon Morse (Self - Guest)
- E59 Video Game Front EndsSep 5, 2013 · 22 min
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Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
Guest stars: Steve Gibson (Self - Guest)
- E60 Video Editing With an iPadSep 12, 2013 · 33 min
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If you take video with your phone or tablet, why not make an amazing video? Today you'll know how to edit video using an iPad.
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