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Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.
1.Roll Your Own Cloud
05-07-201229mAccess your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
2.Jailbreaking and Rooting
12-07-201240mAfter 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.
3.Flash Your Router's Firmware
19-07-201229mToday you'll be able to unleash the power of your router using DD-WRT. You'll know how to flash your router's firmware!
4.Setting Up a Media Server
26-07-201224mGet the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
5.Resurrect an Old PC With Linux
02-08-201227mGet the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
6.Make Your Tech Life More Secure
09-08-201225mToday, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
7.Soldering
16-08-201226mSoldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
8.Portable Apps
23-08-201234mPortable 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!
9.Build a Virtual Machine
30-08-201226mVirtual 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 mach...
10.Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro
06-09-201226mUpgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
11.Ditch Your Landline Phone
13-09-201220mMake calls online instead of using your landline.
12.Make Your Computer a DVR
20-09-201232mToss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
13.Portable-ize Your Desktop PC
27-09-201221mMake your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
14.Set Up a VPN
04-10-201234mLet's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
15.To Build a PC
11-10-201238mBuild your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
16.Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone
18-10-201237mLive an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
17.Get Free HDTV
25-10-201222mGet 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!
18.Make a Hackintosh!
01-11-201237mRun OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
19.Emergency Gadgets
08-11-201224mPut your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
20.Make the Web Work for You
15-11-201236mUse IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
21.Arduino 101
29-11-201222mGet started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
22.Back Up Your DVDs
06-12-201229mToday, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
23.Podcast 101
13-12-201243mFind out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
24.Fix Your Parents' Computer
20-12-201223mWe've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
25.Best of 2012
27-12-201240mWe bring you the must Know How tips from 2012
26.Get Fit With Tech
03-01-201326mWe'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.
27.Clean Up Your Music Library
10-01-201324mMake your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
28.Child-Friendly Android
17-01-201324mTired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
29.DIY Teleprompter
24-01-201336mMake 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.
30.Mount a TV
31-01-201320mWall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
31.Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC
14-02-201321mWe've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
32.Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7
21-02-201323mWe'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
33.Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7
28-02-201320mInstall Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
34.Set Up Wireless Audio
07-03-201330mTired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
35.Organize Your Photos
14-03-201320mYou've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
36.Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo
21-03-201316mGet an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
37.Upgrade Your Mac Pro
28-03-201330mWe'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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38.Expand Your Network
04-04-201345mMake your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
39.Organize Your Cloud
11-04-201315mYour data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
40.Overclocking 101
17-04-201324mGet more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
41.Make Your Phone Into a Computer
25-04-201325mDid you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
42.Video Compression With Handbrake
02-05-201320mLearn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
43.Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt
09-05-201319mFind out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
44.Cameras 101
16-05-201339mISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
45.Set up a Minecraft Server
23-05-201326mOMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
46.Make a Home Studio
30-05-201335mEver wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
47.Calibrating Your TV
06-06-201324mIf you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
48.Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3
13-06-201329mIyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
49.Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
20-06-201326mWe're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
50.Encrypt Your Email With PGP
27-06-201325mShannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
51.Digitizing Books
11-07-201328mIf 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!
52.Setting Up a Blog
18-07-201323mTired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
53.Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server
25-07-201317mOwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
54.How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone
01-08-201313mBurke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
55.Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote
08-08-201325mGet rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
56.Securing Your Smartphone
15-08-201323mTerrified that your phone may fall into the hands of evildoers? Today you'll know how to secure your phone in case you lose it.
57.Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam
22-08-201311mYou demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
58.Switching From iOS to Android
29-08-201321mIf you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
59.Video Game Front Ends
05-09-201322mToday we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
60.Video Editing With an iPad
12-09-201333mIf 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.
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