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Mobile Phones
How can I Back Up Recordings to Listen on my Phone?
Episode 1582
Maria fromMaria wants to know how to back up her recordings on her computer, so she can see them on her phone. Rich says that Dropbox is probably the best option. She can drag it into a folder on her desktop and it will appear on the Dropbox app on her phone. She can also do it with Google Drive or iTunes. If she is fine with paying money, WALTR is a decent alternative.
Will 5G Harm Us?
Episode 1582
Taylor fromTaylor hears that 5G is so limited in range, that there will be more towers and connections. Will that be harmful to people? Rich says no, but it's likely going to replace everything from home internet connection to free public wifi. But how unsightly will it be with all those towers
When will Google Duplex be able to make restaurant reservations? Rich says he just recently tried it out and it works in 43 different states.
AT&T Launches 5G, but Good Luck Trying to Use it
Episode 1582
AT&T has launched its 5G service in 17 cities around the country, but Rich says good luck trying to use it. First, you can't find a map of 5G coverage to see where it's available, plus you need a $500 hotspot device to use it if you do. Also, 5G doesn't travel very far, requiring even more towers.
Meanwhile, Verizon has launched in Chicago and Minneapolis for everyone, but in very small areas. Rich says that while 5G is the future, it's just not the future now.
Why is my Phone Battery Dying?
Episode 1582
Becky fromBecky has the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and after a recent update, it's killing her battery after two hours. Rich says that sounds like there's a process running in the background that's wearing down the battery. Rich recommends getting rid of any app she does not recognize. Also, run a program called HTC Boost or Google's Files Go. Let it get rid of old files and then reboot.
Can I Watch YouTubeTV With Chromecast?
Episode 1581
Tony fromWhen Tony goes camping with his RV, he'd like to broadcast YouTube TV from his phone to his TV. Leo says that in theory, Chromecast will work because he's connected via WiFi. However, it requires being on the same WiFi network, so if the phone is using WiFi, it can't really do that because he will need internet for the Chromecast. Getting a "MyFi" router may be the solution, but it would have a separate cellular connection. But the good news is, it also has its own bandwidth data allotment. Get a MyFi from your carrier, then the phone can join that, and the Chromecast can be on it.
Why am I Getting Popups on my Android Devices?
Episode 1581
Mike fromCaller keeps getting popups when he's watching YouTube on his Google Pixel C Tablet. It just keeps minimizing his videos and he's inundated with popups. It also happens on his Motorola Moto G6. Leo says that he's likely got some apps from the Google Play store that have malicious behaviour programmed into it. Just use apps you want or need by well-known developers. It's likely an app that he installed on both devices. Leo is guessing it's probably ads trying to play from an app, but sometimes even removing the app won't work. He may need to do a complete reset on his devices.
What Over-the-Air DVR Should I Buy?
Episode 1581
Roland fromRoland wants to know if there's an over the air DVR and if Amazon's new Recast is a good buy. Leo says that Recast is a new product that will work in between the antenna and the TV, but he will also need a FireTV or EchoShow to talk to it. Over the air, DVRs include the TIVO OTA Model. ChannelMaster. Silicon Dust HDHome Run.
What is the eSim Feature of the iPhone XR and Can I Use It?
Episode 1580
Larry fromLarry got a new iPhone XR for a great price and was able to trade in his old iPhone. Leo says that the iPhone XR is the best iPhone out there for battery life, power, and price. It's the sweet spot. He was also thinking of using the eSim feature for his carrier and then using the SIM for a second line for data. Leo says second line phones are very popular in Europe, and iOS has the eSim option as a result. But it's such a new technology that not even the carrier gets it. Leo recommends talking to the Apple Store geniuses who can set Larry up.
What Can Bixby Do on my Mobile Phone?
Episode 1580
David fromRobert has a Samsung Galaxy Note8 and he wants to know about Bixby. Leo says that Bixby is bascially like Siri or Hey Google, but Bixby can do a few other things. They're called Bixby routines, and it'll do things that users set up in advance. Users can even edit video with Bixby.
How Can I Make Space on my 4GB Mobile Phone?
Episode 1580
Robert fromRobert bought the Alcatel A621 Pixi Glory phone. What he hates is, he keeps getting upgrades to his phone and he's starting to run out of space. Leo says that upgrades are supposed to upgrade in place, overwriting the operating systems, not maintaining multiple ones. Leo says that there isn't a huge amount of storage because it's a cheaper Android device. Eventually, he won't be able to do anything because he will run out of space.
