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Season 1 · 60 episodes · Jul 5, 2012

Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.

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    Episode 1

    Roll Your Own Cloud

    Jul 5, 2012

    Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.

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    Episode 2

    Jailbreaking and Rooting

    Jul 12, 2012

    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.

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    Episode 3

    Flash Your Router's Firmware

    Jul 19, 2012

    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!

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    Episode 4

    Setting Up a Media Server

    Jul 26, 2012

    Get the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.

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    Episode 5

    Resurrect an Old PC With Linux

    Aug 2, 2012

    Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.

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    Episode 6

    Make Your Tech Life More Secure

    Aug 9, 2012

    Today, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.

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    Episode 7

    Soldering

    Aug 16, 2012

    Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!

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    Episode 8

    Portable Apps

    Aug 23, 2012

    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!

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    Episode 9

    Build a Virtual Machine

    Aug 30, 2012

    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.

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    Episode 10

    Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro

    Sep 6, 2012

    Upgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.

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    Episode 11

    Ditch Your Landline Phone

    Sep 13, 2012

    Make calls online instead of using your landline.

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    Episode 12

    Make Your Computer a DVR

    Sep 20, 2012

    Toss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.

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    Episode 13

    Portable-ize Your Desktop PC

    Sep 27, 2012

    Make your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.

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    Episode 14

    Set Up a VPN

    Oct 4, 2012

    Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.

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    Episode 15

    To Build a PC

    Oct 11, 2012

    Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.

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    Episode 16

    Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone

    Oct 18, 2012

    Live an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!

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    Episode 17

    Get Free HDTV

    Oct 25, 2012

    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!

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    Episode 18

    Make a Hackintosh!

    Nov 1, 2012

    Run OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.

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    Episode 19

    Emergency Gadgets

    Nov 8, 2012

    Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!

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    Episode 20

    Make the Web Work for You

    Nov 15, 2012

    Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!

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    Episode 21

    Arduino 101

    Nov 29, 2012

    Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.

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    Episode 22

    Back Up Your DVDs

    Dec 6, 2012

    Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.

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    Episode 23

    Podcast 101

    Dec 13, 2012

    Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.

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    Episode 24

    Fix Your Parents' Computer

    Dec 20, 2012

    We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.

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    Episode 25

    Best of 2012

    Dec 27, 2012

    We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012

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    Episode 26

    Get Fit With Tech

    Jan 3, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 27

    Clean Up Your Music Library

    Jan 10, 2013

    Make your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!

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    Episode 28

    Child-Friendly Android

    Jan 17, 2013

    Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!

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    Episode 29

    DIY Teleprompter

    Jan 24, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 30

    Mount a TV

    Jan 31, 2013

    Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!

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    Episode 31

    Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC

    Feb 14, 2013

    We've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!

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    Episode 32

    Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7

    Feb 21, 2013

    We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.

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    Episode 33

    Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7

    Feb 28, 2013

    Install Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.

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    Episode 34

    Set Up Wireless Audio

    Mar 7, 2013

    Tired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!

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    Episode 35

    Organize Your Photos

    Mar 14, 2013

    You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.

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    Episode 36

    Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo

    Mar 21, 2013

    Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!

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    Episode 37

    Upgrade Your Mac Pro

    Mar 28, 2013

    We're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.

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    Expand Your Network

    Apr 4, 2013

    Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.

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    Episode 39

    Organize Your Cloud

    Apr 11, 2013

    Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!

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    Episode 40

    Overclocking 101

    Apr 17, 2013

    Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.

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    Episode 41

    Make Your Phone Into a Computer

    Apr 25, 2013

    Did you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!

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    Episode 42

    Video Compression With Handbrake

    May 2, 2013

    Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.

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    Episode 43

    Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt

    May 9, 2013

    Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.

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    Episode 44

    Cameras 101

    May 16, 2013

    ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.

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    Episode 45

    Set up a Minecraft Server

    May 23, 2013

    OMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!

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    Episode 46

    Make a Home Studio

    May 30, 2013

    Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!

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    Episode 47

    Calibrating Your TV

    Jun 6, 2013

    If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!

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    Episode 48

    Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3

    Jun 13, 2013

    Iyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.

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    Episode 49

    Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3

    Jun 20, 2013

    We're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.

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    Episode 50

    Encrypt Your Email With PGP

    Jun 27, 2013

    Shannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.

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    Episode 51

    Digitizing Books

    Jul 11, 2013

    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!

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    Episode 52

    Setting Up a Blog

    Jul 18, 2013

    Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.

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    Episode 53

    Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server

    Jul 25, 2013

    OwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!

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    Episode 54

    How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone

    Aug 1, 2013

    Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.

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    Episode 55

    Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote

    Aug 8, 2013

    Get rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!

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    Episode 56

    Securing Your Smartphone

    Aug 15, 2013

    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.

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    Episode 57

    Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam

    Aug 22, 2013

    You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!

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    Episode 58

    Switching From iOS to Android

    Aug 29, 2013

    If you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.

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    Episode 59

    Video Game Front Ends

    Sep 5, 2013

    Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.

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    Episode 60

    Video Editing With an iPad

    Sep 12, 2013

    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.