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HOT 277: Battery Overcharging Myths - Is Keeping Your Devices Plugged In Bad?
26-07-2026 | 13 Min.
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah settles a household debate about whether it's harmful to keep a laptop plugged in all the time, and whether battery charge limit settings are worth using.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 276: Smart TV's ACR Tracking - Stop Your TV From Spying!
19-07-2026 | 18 Min.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Denise's question about whether her smart TV is tracking what she watches and how to stop it.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 275: USB-C Cable Confusion - Decode Your USB-C Cable Mess
12-07-2026 | 16 Min.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Doug's question about why identical-looking USB-C cables can have wildly different charging and data speeds, and how to tell them apart.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 274: Smart Home Recommendations - Matter & Thread Explained
05-07-2026 | 15 Min.
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Marcus asks Mikah whether Matter and Thread are the real solution to smart home ecosystem lock-in, or just more marketing hype.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 273: ISP Email - Switch Email Providers Safely
28-06-2026 | 13 Min.
On Hands-On Tech, Eleanor asks Mikah how to transition away from her long-standing ISP email address without losing access to the important accounts tied to it.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered. Submit your tech queries through email at HOT@twit.tv or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air! Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday.

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