On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Jeff emails Mikah about trying to recover files from an old, obsolete Drobo NAS.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini dive into some of tech's strangest new challenges: AI wearables causing psychological meltdowns, mobile games turning to casino-style tactics, and a viral EMF theory targeting NFL injuries. Get fresh perspectives on tech's impact from mental health to big-money gaming, plus a skeptical look at conspiracy theories in sports.

• Meta AI Glasses & Mental Health: Emily discusses the case of a tech exec whose constant use of AI glasses led to financial trouble and delusions, highlighting unseen risks of wearable AI.
• Gaming Industry's VIP Secrets: Mikah digs into how mobile games reward and track their top spenders with perks and personal attention, raising questions about ethics and addiction.
• 49ers EMF Injury Conspiracies: Mikah breaks down the sudden popularity of blaming football injuries on electromagnetic fields, with experts pushing back against the science behind the claims.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Forlini

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Turns out, making slick, professional-looking Pages templates is way easier than you think. Find out the productivity trick Mikah Sargent wishes more Mac users knew.

• Creating custom Pages templates for faster document design
• Modifying existing Pages templates and saving personalized versions
• Step-by-step guide to building a Pages template from scratch
• Using placeholder text and media placeholders for flexible layouts
• Managing, sharing, and deleting custom templates in Pages
• Practical uses for templates—recipe cards, newsletters, business cards

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache?

• Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps
• Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified
• Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases
• Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users
• Student and educator benefits
• Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness
• Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub
• Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI
• Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker
• Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search
• Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity
• Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed
• Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases
• News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues
• Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience
• Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging
• App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, George asks whether he can sync his iCloud and Google Photos photo libraries together.

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy shares some of the cooler tech she saw at this year's CES. A warning for those using some wireless audio devices. And what happens when you swap the nosebleed sets for a virtual front row experience at a NBA game?

• Jennifer was on the show floor at CES last week! From smart mirrors to smart locks and robotic pets, she shares some of the exciting and fun tech she saw at the convention.
• Mikah warns us about patching your wireless audio devices, as a new vulnerability was discovered that leaves devices open for others to eavesdrop on your conversations.
• And Kerry Wan of ZDNet joins the show to share his experience watching a NBA game within Apple's Vision Pro.

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Guest: Kerry Wan

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Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
• Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth
• How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS
• Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac
• Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac
• Adding Sketches from iPad Directly into Mac Documents
• Using Apple Pencil or Touch for Sketches and Edits
• Live Document Editing from iPad/iPhone on Mac
• Real-Time Edits and Markup Sync Between iPad and Mac
• Using iPhone as a Mac Webcam and Importing Media Across Devices

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From automating habit streaks to taming endless Safari tabs, this episode is loaded with hands-on tricks and fresh app recommendations that even the nerdiest Apple fans might have missed! Try these smart habit trackers, focus modes, and clever shortcuts that make the iPhone your personal accountability partner.

• Using Apple Screen Time for digital mindfulness and device usage tracking
• Focus Modes and custom home screens to reduce distractions
• Comparing top iOS habit-tracking apps: Habitica, Streaks, Gentler Streak, and Habit Kit
• Building better health and fitness habits without self-judgment
• News: Apple Fitness+ updates aim to beat "Quitters Day" drop-off
• Feedback: Apple's accessibility features and life-changing tech
• Shortcuts Corner: Automating YouTube links for accessibility and simplicity
• App Caps: Divoom Tiivoo-2 pixel Bluetooth speaker and Satechi USB-C lanyard cable

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