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We're Weekly as of Episode 37! SO, who wants to listen to four old white guys kvetch about tech and what will certainly be cries to get kids off their lawn... You do, obviously! The iTechGear Weekly (or iTGW) combines the expertise of four guys who helped the internet get off the ground: * <b>Larry McJunkin</b> - former Co-Owner of WUGNET - the Windows User's Group NETwork, a cornerstone of the Internet and the Windows World. * Chris Gavula - a former Editor at both Gear Diary and pocketnow.com * Joel McLaughlin - a former Senior Contributor at Gear Diary and host of the Linux Link Tech Show and Living in the Retro Arcade podcasts * Chris Spera - the Editor-in-Chief over at iTechGear, former Sr. Editor at WUGNET, Gear Diary, pocketnow.com, and Managing Editor Emeritus of BYTE.com, the Reincarnation of BYTE Magazine.

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June 15, 2026

Episode 174 - The March of the 27s

<h1>The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 174 - The March of the 27s</h1> <p>Recorded Sunday June 14, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central</p> <p><strong>Hosts</strong> Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired</p> <p><strong>Apple Segment</strong> WWDC and the March of the 27s - group discussion<br> Apple Still has 3 Unannounced iOS 27 Features in the Pipeline - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/19">http://itgw.tny.cc/19</a> Developer Issues in the 27's - Chris No URL Leaker New MacBook will 100% have a Touch Screen - Chris G. <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/18">http://itgw.tny.cc/18</a> macOS 27 warns that version 28 will see the end of Rosetta 2 - Chris No URL</p> <p><strong>AI Segment</strong> The New Siri AI App is now Available to Some - Chris G. No URL Anthropic Pulls Access to Claude 5 and Mythos 5 after Government Directive - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/17">http://itgw.tny.cc/17</a></p> <p>If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.</p> <p><strong>Mobile Segment</strong> Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 is Available for Pixel Devices - Joel <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/15">http://itgw.tny.cc/15</a></p> <p>Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.</p> <p><strong>Windows and Linux Segment</strong> I don't think I can go Back to Windows - Joel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KQFgWdiudo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KQFgWdiudo</a> Xbox Game Pass DID Lose Millions of Subscribers due to Price Hikes - Chris G. <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/14">http://itgw.tny.cc/14</a> Changes coming to Xbox amid Hard Truths &amp; Layoffs - Chris <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/13">http://itgw.tny.cc/13</a> Microsoft is letting users Kill Bing in Win11 Search - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/12">http://itgw.tny.cc/12</a></p> <p>If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.</p> <p><strong>Tip of the Week Segment</strong> iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org.</p> <ol> <li>Keep macOS Updated</li> </ol> <p><strong>Pick of the Week Segment</strong> I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.</p> <p>Larry - Insta360 Link 2C Pro - 4K Webcam - $199 <a href="https://a.co/d/0hYm3cpb">https://a.co/d/0hYm3cpb</a></p> <p>================== Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera &amp; iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited.</p> <p>This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (<a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm">https://wwww.zencast.fm</a>)</p>

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June 12, 2026

Episode 173 - Lil' Finder Guy

<h1>The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 173 - Lil' Finder Guy</h1> <p>Recorded Sunday June 7, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central <strong>Hosts</strong> Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired</p> <p><strong>Apple Segment</strong> The Last time for Skinny Timmy - Chris <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/11">http://itgw.tny.cc/11</a> What to expect at WWDC - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/10">http://itgw.tny.cc/10</a> Apple Embraces Lil' Finder Guy - Chris G. <a href="https://apple.news/A_dgWHuFeTMm5nv2FBJWjUA">https://apple.news/A_dgWHuFeTMm5nv2FBJWjUA</a></p> <p><strong>AI Segment</strong> One 2025 Meeting at Apple Changed the Siri/AI Direction - Chris <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/z">http://itgw.tny.cc/z</a> Anthropic Says Something Unsettling Has Been Happening to Claude - Chris G. <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/y">http://itgw.tny.cc/y</a> AI has Ruined the Job Market - Chris G. <a href="https://apple.news/A-10ZaIGYSAibDG3AH79cPw">https://apple.news/A-10ZaIGYSAibDG3AH79cPw</a> Duck Duck Go is the non-AI Browser for your iPhone - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/x">http://itgw.tny.cc/x</a></p> <p>If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.</p> <p><strong>Mobile Segment</strong> The Virtual OS Museum - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/w">http://itgw.tny.cc/w</a> Pixel Watch 5 found... Where? - Joel <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/v">http://itgw.tny.cc/v</a></p> <p>Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.</p> <p><strong>Windows and Linux Segment</strong> Ubuntu is the Linux Distro for AI - Joel <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/t">http://itgw.tny.cc/t</a> MS Highlights 15 Reasons to Use the New Outlook &amp; Leave Classic Behind - Joel <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/s">http://itgw.tny.cc/s</a></p> <p>If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.</p> <p><strong>Tip of the Week Segment</strong> iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org.</p> <p>Delete Mac Appliction Cache</p> <p><strong>Pick of the Week Segment</strong> I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.</p> <p>Joel Osprey Talon 6L Lumbar Pack $94.95 <a href="https://a.co/d/0jdrJuYA">https://a.co/d/0jdrJuYA</a></p> <p>==================== Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera &amp; iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (<a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm">https://wwww.zencast.fm</a>)</p>

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June 10, 2026

Episode 172 - Still Waiting on WWDC

<h1>The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 172 - Still Waiting on WWDC</h1> <p>Recorded Sunday May 31, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central</p> <p><strong>Hosts</strong> Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired</p> <p><strong>Apple Segment</strong> Apple Music Could get new, lower cost Subscription Tiers - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/r">http://itgw.tny.cc/r</a> iOS Siri Design could feature On Device AI - Chris <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/q">http://itgw.tny.cc/q</a> iPhone 18 Pro's Camera Upgrade will Cost Apple 50% More - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/p">http://itgw.tny.cc/p</a></p> <p><strong>AI Segment</strong> Stop Using Google Right now! - Chris G. <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/n">http://itgw.tny.cc/n</a>, <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/m">http://itgw.tny.cc/m</a> Free ChatGPT is Dead, Welcome the $200/month Subscription - Chris G. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcpq4ugob2U">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcpq4ugob2U</a> Corporate America enters AI Reckoning - Chris <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/k">http://itgw.tny.cc/k</a></p> <p>If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.</p> <p><strong>Mobile Segment</strong> Google Messages is Finally Getting the Customization Feature Everyone Wanted - Joel <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/j">http://itgw.tny.cc/j</a> Change that Embarrassing Gmail Address - Chris G. <a href="https://apple.news/AiisEFwJMTZSEPIJwn_Vd_g">https://apple.news/AiisEFwJMTZSEPIJwn_Vd_g</a> Motorola Phones are Hijacking Links to make Affiliate Cash - Joel <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/h">http://itgw.tny.cc/h</a> Googlebook vs. MacBook Neo - Why GB is Dead - Larry <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/g">http://itgw.tny.cc/g</a></p> <p>Commercial Break Goes Here Please become a contributing member of iTechGear.org. Give any amount on PayPal at chris@itechgear.org. Site fees and costs all come out of my personal income. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.</p> <p><strong>Windows and Linux Segment</strong> The FBI Just issued an Urgent Warning for Users Using Teams, Outlook or OneDrive - Joel <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/f">http://itgw.tny.cc/f</a> MS Clarifies Win12 Rumors, Promises a New Era of PC next Week - Chris <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/e">http://itgw.tny.cc/e</a></p> <p>If we're ever sponsored, an ad would be done here, between segments.</p> <p><strong>Tip of the Week Segment</strong> iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org.</p> <p>Windows Tip</p> <ol> <li>Clipboard History</li> </ol> <p><strong>Pick of the Week Segment</strong> I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.</p> <p>Chris Dewalt Heavy Duty USBA to USBC Cable <a href="http://itgw.tny.cc/d">http://itgw.tny.cc/d</a></p> <p>==================== Copyright 2026 by Chris Spera &amp; iTechGear.org. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited. This podcast is hosted by [ZenCast.fm] (<a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm">https://wwww.zencast.fm</a>)</p>

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What is iTechGear Weekly?

We're Weekly as of Episode 37! SO, who wants to listen to four old white guys kvetch about tech and what will certainly be cries to get kids off their lawn... You do, obviously!

The iTechGear Weekly (or iTGW) combines the expertise of four guys who helped the internet get off the ground:

  • <b>Larry McJunkin</b> - former Co-Owner of WUGNET - the Windows User's Group NETwork, a cornerstone of the Internet and the Windows World.
  • Chris Gavula - a former Editor at both Gear Diary and pocketnow.com
  • Joel McLaughlin - a former Senior Contributor at Gear Diary and host of the Linux Link Tech Show and Living in the Retro Arcade podcasts
  • Chris Spera - the Editor-in-Chief over at iTechGear, former Sr. Editor at WUGNET, Gear Diary, pocketnow.com, and Managing Editor Emeritus of BYTE.com, the Reincarnation of BYTE Magazine.
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