
Know How...
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Get the know how to make technology work for you. TWiT shows you tech projects that you can do yourself and explains everything from tech basics to advanced techniques.
Episodes
Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.
- E1 · Roll Your Own Cloud29mJul 5, 2012
Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
- E2 · Jailbreaking and Rooting40mJul 12, 2012
After 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.
- E3 · Flash Your Router's Firmware29mJul 19, 2012
Today you'll be able to unleash the power of your router using DD-WRT. You'll know how to flash your router's firmware!
- E4 · Setting Up a Media Server24mJul 26, 2012
Get the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
- E5 · Resurrect an Old PC With Linux27mAug 2, 2012
Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
- E6 · Make Your Tech Life More Secure25mAug 9, 2012
Today, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
- E7 · Soldering26mAug 16, 2012
Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
- E8 · Portable Apps34mAug 23, 2012
Portable 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!
- E9 · Build a Virtual Machine26mAug 30, 2012
Virtual 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 machines in today's episode.
- E10 · Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro26mSep 6, 2012
Upgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
- E11 · Ditch Your Landline Phone20mSep 13, 2012
Make calls online instead of using your landline.
- E12 · Make Your Computer a DVR32mSep 20, 2012
Toss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
- E13 · Portable-ize Your Desktop PC21mSep 27, 2012
Make your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
- E15 · To Build a PC38mOct 11, 2012
Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
- E16 · Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone37mOct 18, 2012
Live an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
- E17 · Get Free HDTV22mOct 25, 2012
Get 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!
- E18 · Make a Hackintosh!37mNov 1, 2012
Run OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
- E19 · Emergency Gadgets24mNov 8, 2012
Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
- E20 · Make the Web Work for You36mNov 15, 2012
Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
- E21 · Arduino 10122mNov 29, 2012
Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
- E22 · Back Up Your DVDs29mDec 6, 2012
Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
- E23 · Podcast 10143mDec 13, 2012
Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
- E24 · Fix Your Parents' Computer23mDec 20, 2012
We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
- E26 · Get Fit With Tech26mJan 3, 2013
We'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.
- E27 · Clean Up Your Music Library24mJan 10, 2013
Make your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
- E28 · Child-Friendly Android24mJan 17, 2013
Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
- E29 · DIY Teleprompter36mJan 24, 2013
Make 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.
- E30 · Mount a TV20mJan 31, 2013
Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
- E31 · Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC21mFeb 14, 2013
We've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
- E32 · Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 723mFeb 21, 2013
We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
- E33 · Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 720mFeb 28, 2013
Install Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
- E34 · Set Up Wireless Audio30mMar 7, 2013
Tired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
- E35 · Organize Your Photos20mMar 14, 2013
You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
- E36 · Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo16mMar 21, 2013
Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
- E37 · Upgrade Your Mac Pro30mMar 28, 2013
We're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.
- E38 · Expand Your Network45mApr 4, 2013
Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
- E39 · Organize Your Cloud15mApr 11, 2013
Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
- E40 · Overclocking 10124mApr 17, 2013
Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
- E41 · Make Your Phone Into a Computer25mApr 25, 2013
Did you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
- E42 · Video Compression With Handbrake20mMay 2, 2013
Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
- E43 · Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt19mMay 9, 2013
Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
- E44 · Cameras 10139mMay 16, 2013
ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
- E45 · Set up a Minecraft Server26mMay 23, 2013
OMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
- E46 · Make a Home Studio35mMay 30, 2013
Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
- E47 · Calibrating Your TV24mJun 6, 2013
If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
- E48 · Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S329mJun 13, 2013
Iyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
- E49 · Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S326mJun 20, 2013
We're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
- E50 · Encrypt Your Email With PGP25mJun 27, 2013
Shannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
- E51 · Digitizing Books28mJul 11, 2013
If 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!
- E52 · Setting Up a Blog23mJul 18, 2013
Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
- E53 · Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server17mJul 25, 2013
OwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
- E54 · How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone13mAug 1, 2013
Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
- E55 · Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote25mAug 8, 2013
Get rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
- E56 · Securing Your Smartphone23mAug 15, 2013
Terrified that your phone may fall into the hands of evildoers? Today you'll know how to secure your phone in case you lose it.
- E57 · Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam11mAug 22, 2013
You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
- E58 · Switching From iOS to Android21mAug 29, 2013
If you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
- E59 · Video Game Front Ends22mSep 5, 2013
Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
- E60 · Video Editing With an iPad33mSep 12, 2013
If 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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