Ask The Tech Guys (Audio)
Hosted by Mikah Sargent · TWiT
4.5from 122 ratings
- 160
- Episodes
- 141
- Transcribed
- 122
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 84M
- YouTube views
About Ask The Tech Guys (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 (mailto: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 (https://twit.tv/clubtwit) 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 (https://twit.memberful.com/checkout?plan=134282) ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday.
- Publisher
- TWiT
- Category
- technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 3 Sept 2023
- Latest episode
- 25 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
141 of 160 episodes have a transcript.
25 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
HOT 290: Protecting Yourself From Sim Swapping - Are Text Message Codes Safe?
18 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
HOT 289: Understanding Email Tracking Pixels - Are Tracking Pixels in Emails Real?
11 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
HOT 288: Understanding What IP68 Means - Is Your Device Truly Water Resistant?
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HOT 290: Protecting Yourself From Sim Swapping - Are Text Message Codes Safe?
Published 25 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But here is the important thing to understand. That code, it goes to your phone number, not your phone. And your number does not live within the phone. It lives at your carrier. So that's something to bear in mind. And I also want to say that if your bank offers something stronger, you should switch to it. If you're not sure, reach out to your bank and ask if they have another means of authenticating yourself. If that is the case, try that instead, because while it is more secure than not having another factor of authentication, it is one of the least secure methods. And therefore, it is not the gold standard when it comes to protecting yourself. […]
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- YouTube views
- 84,248,616
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.1 / 5
- 7 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.6 / 5
- 115 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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- Quality
- 79
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 98
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