In this episode of Hands-On Tech, a listener asks how to properly activate Windows 11 on an Apple Silicon Mac using UTM, and whether there are other virtualization options available now that Boot Camp is no longer supported.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Jacob Ward of The Rip Current joins Mikah Sargent on Tech News Weekly! Jacob shares firsthand impressions from the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial. Razr unveiled the latest iterations of its foldable phones. And Microsoft released the earliest known DOS source code to the public!

• Jacob just returned from covering the Elon Musk v. OpenAI trial in person! He shared his experience getting inside the courthouse to cover the trial and shares firsthand observations from the courtroom.
• Patrick Holland of CNET stops by to talk about the new Razr foldable phones, his first impressions with the devices, and laments the price hikes with the phones.
• And Mikah shares how Microsoft has released the earliest known DOS source code on GitHub - a collection of 870+ pages of dot matrix-printed assembler listings from the early 1980's!

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jacob Ward

Guest: Patrick Holland

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With 800 episodes and counting, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent dive into how their favorite Apple apps and accessories have evolved with them, challenging old opinions and uncovering unexpected uses that make everyday tech truly indispensable.

• Third-party indie app picks: Drafts, PCalc, Soulver, Halide
• Spotlight on indie developers and app customization strategies
• Favorite iOS and iPadOS features: Shortcuts automation, Focus Modes, Action Button, Continuity
• Top accessory picks: AirPods Pro versatility, MagSafe evolution, retractable USB-C cables
• App Caps segment: stoic journaling app and UGREEN retractable charging cable.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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Sign in with Apple feels effortless, but is that convenience worth putting all your digital eggs in one basket? Get the practical advice you need to balance seamless logins with long-term account access.

• How Sign In With Apple works across devices and platforms
• Demonstrating account creation and login using Hide My Email
• Managing, editing, and removing Sign In With Apple logins
• Risks of account loss if Apple ID becomes unavailable
• Tips for safely using Sign In With Apple for critical accounts
• Benefits and limitations of federated logins like Apple, Google, Facebook
• Key privacy advantages: no tracking, Hide My Email, and two-factor authentication
• Recommended management routines and account recovery precautions

Host: Mikah Sargent

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On Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps answer a question from Sheila if its possible to recover a file that has been permanently deleted from her computer.

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Amanda Silberling joins Mikah Sargent on this episode of Tech News Weekly! Amanda is impressed with ChatGPT's Images 2.0 model. Some companies and tech giants are pushing back on stricter emissions reporting rules. Unauthorized users have accessed Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. And Framework announces its Laptop 13 Pro.

• Amanda talks about ChatGPT's Images 2.0 model and how it's a huge improvement in generating text compared to other image-generating AI models.
• Mikah shares how more than 60 companies, including Apple & Amazon, are pushing back on the possible tightening of emissions reporting standards as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, a global standard-setter, looks to tamp down on greenwashing risks.
• Mikah also talks about how unauthorized users have accessed Anthropic's Mythos Model, setting up the possibility of dangerous cyberattacks down the road, as the AI model is more powerful than other models easily accessible to the public.
• And Sean Hollister of The Verge joins the show again to talk about Framework's new Laptop 13 Pro that Framework CEO Nirav Patel says is "the MacBook Pro for Linux users."

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Guest: Sean Hollister

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Focus modes on your Apple devices can be transformative, but they're also plagued by clunky settings and sync headaches. Mikah Sargent gets real about the practical benefits, dealbreakers, and smart workarounds.

• Why most users ignore or misuse Focus modes
• Building a useful "Work" focus mode step-by-step
• Setting up allowed contacts, apps, and focus filters for work
• Automating work focus mode with schedules and location triggers
• Customizing visuals and widgets for work focus on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
• Creating a "Wind Down" focus for evening transitions
• Limiting urgency, contacts, and app notifications during Wind Down
• Adjusting visuals and automations for a restful device experience
• Designing a "Weekend" focus to reduce work-related interruptions
• Silencing work contacts and apps; surfacing personal calendars and profiles
• Scheduling weekend focus mode for Fridays through Sundays
• Honest breakdown: Focus sync glitches, app limitations, confusing notification behavior, and abuse of "time sensitive" alerts

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