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HOT 284: Understanding How to Recover Deleted Files - Can You Recover Deleted Files?
2026/09/13 | 16 mins.
On this week's Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps Harriett understand whether deleted files are truly gone when the recycle bin is emptied, and whether accidentally deleted files can still be recovered.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 283: Is Airplane Mode Necessary? - The Truth About Airplane Mode
2026/09/06 | 13 mins.
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Gene's question about whether airplane mode still serves a real engineering purpose in 2026 and what the smartest phone setup is for flying.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 282: Why Does Every Gadget Need an App and an Account Now? - Why Your Appliance Wants Your Email
2026/08/30 | 13 mins.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Joyce's question about why so many everyday smart devices now require downloading an app & creating an account, and how to opt out of sharing personal data without giving up the products' functionality

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 281: Incognito Browsing - The Truth About Private Browsing
2026/08/23 | 11 mins.
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Rosemary's question about what private browsing actually hides, from whom, and what it's really for.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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HOT 280: Am I Getting True Gigabit Internet? - Gigabit Promises
2026/08/16 | 18 mins.
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Al's question about why their gigabit internet plan isn't delivering the promised speeds during a Wi-Fi speed test, and who's really to blame: the ISP, the router, or the device.

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About Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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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