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    2012 - Present
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    Seasons: 6
    Episodes: 74

    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.

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    Seasons & Episodes

    Roll Your Own Cloud

    1. Roll Your Own Cloud

    Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.

    7/5/201229 min
    Jailbreaking and Rooting

    2. Jailbreaking and Rooting

    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.

    7/12/201240 min
    Flash Your Router's Firmware

    3. Flash Your Router's Firmware

    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!

    7/19/201229 min
    Setting Up a Media Server

    4. Setting Up a Media Server

    Get the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.

    7/26/201224 min
    Resurrect an Old PC With Linux

    5. Resurrect an Old PC With Linux

    Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.

    8/2/201227 min
    Make Your Tech Life More Secure

    6. Make Your Tech Life More Secure

    Today, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.

    8/9/201225 min
    Soldering

    7. Soldering

    Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!

    8/16/201226 min
    Portable Apps

    8. Portable Apps

    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!

    8/23/201234 min
    Build a Virtual Machine

    9. Build a Virtual Machine

    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.

    8/30/201226 min
    Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro

    10. Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro

    Upgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.

    9/6/201226 min
    Ditch Your Landline Phone

    11. Ditch Your Landline Phone

    Make calls online instead of using your landline.

    9/13/201220 min
    Make Your Computer a DVR

    12. Make Your Computer a DVR

    Toss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.

    9/20/201232 min
    Portable-ize Your Desktop PC

    13. Portable-ize Your Desktop PC

    Make your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.

    9/27/201221 min
    Set Up a VPN

    14. Set Up a VPN

    Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.

    10/4/201234 min
    To Build a PC

    15. To Build a PC

    Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.

    10/11/201238 min
    Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone

    16. Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone

    Live an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!

    10/18/201237 min
    Get Free HDTV

    17. Get Free HDTV

    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!

    10/25/201222 min
    Make a Hackintosh!

    18. Make a Hackintosh!

    Run OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.

    11/1/201237 min
    Emergency Gadgets

    19. Emergency Gadgets

    Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!

    11/8/201224 min
    Make the Web Work for You

    20. Make the Web Work for You

    Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!

    11/15/201236 min
    Arduino 101

    21. Arduino 101

    Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.

    11/29/201222 min
    Back Up Your DVDs

    22. Back Up Your DVDs

    Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.

    12/6/201229 min
    Podcast 101

    23. Podcast 101

    Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.

    12/13/201243 min
    Fix Your Parents' Computer

    24. Fix Your Parents' Computer

    We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.

    12/20/201223 min
    Best of 2012

    25. Best of 2012

    We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012

    12/27/201240 min
    Get Fit With Tech

    26. Get Fit With Tech

    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.

    1/3/201326 min
    Clean Up Your Music Library

    27. Clean Up Your Music Library

    Make your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!

    1/10/201324 min
    Child-Friendly Android

    28. Child-Friendly Android

    Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!

    1/17/201324 min
    DIY Teleprompter

    29. DIY Teleprompter

    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.

    1/24/201336 min
    Mount a TV

    30. Mount a TV

    Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!

    1/31/201320 min
    Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC

    31. Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC

    We've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!

    2/14/201321 min
    Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7

    32. Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7

    We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.

    2/21/201323 min
    Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7

    33. Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7

    Install Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.

    2/28/201320 min
    Set Up Wireless Audio

    34. Set Up Wireless Audio

    Tired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!

    3/7/201330 min
    Organize Your Photos

    35. Organize Your Photos

    You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.

    3/14/201320 min
    Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo

    36. Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo

    Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!

    3/21/201316 min
    Upgrade Your Mac Pro

    37. Upgrade Your Mac Pro

    We're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.

    3/28/201330 min

    38. Expand Your Network

    Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.

    4/4/201345 min
    Organize Your Cloud

    39. Organize Your Cloud

    Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!

    4/11/201315 min
    Overclocking 101

    40. Overclocking 101

    Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.

    4/17/201324 min
    Make Your Phone Into a Computer

    41. Make Your Phone Into a Computer

    Did you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!

    4/25/201325 min
    Video Compression With Handbrake

    42. Video Compression With Handbrake

    Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.

    5/2/201320 min
    Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt

    43. Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt

    Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.

    5/9/201319 min
    Cameras 101

    44. Cameras 101

    ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.

    5/16/201339 min
    Set up a Minecraft Server

    45. Set up a Minecraft Server

    OMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!

    5/23/201326 min
    Make a Home Studio

    46. Make a Home Studio

    Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!

    5/30/201335 min
    Calibrating Your TV

    47. Calibrating Your TV

    If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!

    6/6/201324 min
    Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3

    48. Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3

    Iyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.

    6/13/201329 min
    Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3

    49. Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3

    We're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.

    6/20/201326 min
    Encrypt Your Email With PGP

    50. Encrypt Your Email With PGP

    Shannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.

    6/27/201325 min
    Digitizing Books

    51. Digitizing Books

    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!

    7/11/201328 min
    Setting Up a Blog

    52. Setting Up a Blog

    Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.

    7/18/201323 min
    Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server

    53. Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server

    OwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!

    7/25/201317 min
    How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone

    54. How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone

    Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.

    8/1/201313 min
    Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote

    55. Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote

    Get rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!

    8/8/201325 min
    Securing Your Smartphone

    56. Securing Your Smartphone

    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.

    8/15/201323 min
    Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam

    57. Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam

    You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!

    8/22/201311 min
    Switching From iOS to Android

    58. Switching From iOS to Android

    If you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.

    8/29/201321 min
    Video Game Front Ends

    59. Video Game Front Ends

    Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.

    9/5/201322 min
    Video Editing With an iPad

    60. Video Editing With an iPad

    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.

    9/12/201333 min

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