Season 1
60 episodes · Jul 5, 2012
Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.
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S1E1Roll Your Own Cloud
Jul 5, 201229mAccess your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
S1E2Jailbreaking and Rooting
Jul 12, 201240mAfter 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.
S1E3Flash Your Router's Firmware
Jul 19, 201229mToday you'll be able to unleash the power of your router using DD-WRT. You'll know how to flash your router's firmware!
S1E4Setting Up a Media Server
Jul 26, 201224mGet the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
S1E5Resurrect an Old PC With Linux
Aug 2, 201227mGet the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
S1E6Make Your Tech Life More Secure
Aug 9, 201225mToday, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
S1E7Soldering
Aug 16, 201226mSoldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
S1E8Portable Apps
Aug 23, 201234mPortable 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!
S1E9Build a Virtual Machine
Aug 30, 201226mVirtual 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.
S1E10Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro
Sep 6, 201226mUpgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
S1E11Ditch Your Landline Phone
Sep 13, 201220mMake calls online instead of using your landline.
S1E12Make Your Computer a DVR
Sep 20, 201232mToss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
S1E13Portable-ize Your Desktop PC
Sep 27, 201221mMake your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
S1E14Set Up a VPN
Oct 4, 201234mLet's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
S1E15To Build a PC
Oct 11, 201238mBuild your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
S1E16Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone
Oct 18, 201237mLive an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
S1E17Get Free HDTV
Oct 25, 201222mGet 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!
S1E18Make a Hackintosh!
Nov 1, 201237mRun OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
S1E19Emergency Gadgets
Nov 8, 201224mPut your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
S1E20Make the Web Work for You
Nov 15, 201236mUse IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
S1E21Arduino 101
Nov 29, 201222mGet started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
S1E22Back Up Your DVDs
Dec 6, 201229mToday, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
S1E23Podcast 101
Dec 13, 201243mFind out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
S1E24Fix Your Parents' Computer
Dec 20, 201223mWe've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
S1E26Get Fit With Tech
Jan 3, 201326mWe'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.
S1E27Clean Up Your Music Library
Jan 10, 201324mMake your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
S1E28Child-Friendly Android
Jan 17, 201324mTired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
S1E29DIY Teleprompter
Jan 24, 201336mMake 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.
S1E30Mount a TV
Jan 31, 201320mWall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
S1E31Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC
Feb 14, 201321mWe've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
S1E32Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7
Feb 21, 201323mWe'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
S1E33Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7
Feb 28, 201320mInstall Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
S1E34Set Up Wireless Audio
Mar 7, 201330mTired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
S1E35Organize Your Photos
Mar 14, 201320mYou've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
S1E36Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo
Mar 21, 201316mGet an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
S1E37Upgrade Your Mac Pro
Mar 28, 201330mWe'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, 201345mMake your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
S1E39Organize Your Cloud
Apr 11, 201315mYour data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
S1E40Overclocking 101
Apr 17, 201324mGet more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
S1E41Make Your Phone Into a Computer
Apr 25, 201325mDid you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
S1E42Video Compression With Handbrake
May 2, 201320mLearn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
S1E43Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt
May 9, 201319mFind out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
S1E44Cameras 101
May 16, 201339mISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
S1E45Set up a Minecraft Server
May 23, 201326mOMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
S1E46Make a Home Studio
May 30, 201335mEver wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
S1E47Calibrating Your TV
Jun 6, 201324mIf you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
S1E48Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3
Jun 13, 201329mIyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
S1E49Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
Jun 20, 201326mWe're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
S1E50Encrypt Your Email With PGP
Jun 27, 201325mShannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
S1E51Digitizing Books
Jul 11, 201328mIf 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!
S1E52Setting Up a Blog
Jul 18, 201323mTired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
S1E53Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server
Jul 25, 201317mOwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
S1E54How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone
Aug 1, 201313mBurke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
S1E55Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote
Aug 8, 201325mGet rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
S1E56Securing Your Smartphone
Aug 15, 201323mTerrified that your phone may fall into the hands of evildoers? Today you'll know how to secure your phone in case you lose it.
S1E57Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam
Aug 22, 201311mYou demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
S1E58Switching From iOS to Android
Aug 29, 201321mIf you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
S1E59Video Game Front Ends
Sep 5, 201322mToday we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
S1E60Video Editing With an iPad
Sep 12, 201333mIf 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.