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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.

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Season 1.

Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.

Roll Your Own Cloud

2012-07-05 · 29m

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

Jailbreaking and Rooting

2012-07-12 · 40m

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.

Flash Your Router's Firmware

2012-07-19 · 29m

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!

Setting Up a Media Server

2012-07-26 · 24m

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

Resurrect an Old PC With Linux

2012-08-02 · 27m

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

Make Your Tech Life More Secure

2012-08-09 · 25m

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

Soldering

2012-08-16 · 26m

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

Portable Apps

2012-08-23 · 34m

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!

Build a Virtual Machine

2012-08-30 · 26m

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.

Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro

2012-09-06 · 26m

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

Ditch Your Landline Phone

2012-09-13 · 20m

Make calls online instead of using your landline.

Make Your Computer a DVR

2012-09-20 · 32m

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

Portable-ize Your Desktop PC

2012-09-27 · 21m

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

Set Up a VPN

2012-10-04 · 34m

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

To Build a PC

2012-10-11 · 38m

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

Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone

2012-10-18 · 37m

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

Get Free HDTV

2012-10-25 · 22m

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!

Make a Hackintosh!

2012-11-01 · 37m

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

Emergency Gadgets

2012-11-08 · 24m

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

Make the Web Work for You

2012-11-15 · 36m

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

Arduino 101

2012-11-29 · 22m

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

Back Up Your DVDs

2012-12-06 · 29m

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

Podcast 101

2012-12-13 · 43m

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

Fix Your Parents' Computer

2012-12-20 · 23m

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

Best of 2012

2012-12-27 · 40m

We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012

Get Fit With Tech

2013-01-03 · 26m

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.

Clean Up Your Music Library

2013-01-10 · 24m

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

Child-Friendly Android

2013-01-17 · 24m

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

DIY Teleprompter

2013-01-24 · 36m

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.

Mount a TV

2013-01-31 · 20m

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

Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC

2013-02-14 · 21m

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

Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7

2013-02-21 · 23m

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

Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7

2013-02-28 · 20m

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

Set Up Wireless Audio

2013-03-07 · 30m

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

Organize Your Photos

2013-03-14 · 20m

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

Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo

2013-03-21 · 16m

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

Upgrade Your Mac Pro

2013-03-28 · 30m

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

Expand Your Network

2013-04-04 · 45m

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

Organize Your Cloud

2013-04-11 · 15m

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

Overclocking 101

2013-04-17 · 24m

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

Make Your Phone Into a Computer

2013-04-25 · 25m

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

Video Compression With Handbrake

2013-05-02 · 20m

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

Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt

2013-05-09 · 19m

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

Cameras 101

2013-05-16 · 39m

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

Set up a Minecraft Server

2013-05-23 · 26m

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

Make a Home Studio

2013-05-30 · 35m

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

Calibrating Your TV

2013-06-06 · 24m

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

Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3

2013-06-13 · 29m

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

Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3

2013-06-20 · 26m

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

Encrypt Your Email With PGP

2013-06-27 · 25m

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

Digitizing Books

2013-07-11 · 28m

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!

Setting Up a Blog

2013-07-18 · 23m

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

Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server

2013-07-25 · 17m

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

How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone

2013-08-01 · 13m

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

Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote

2013-08-08 · 25m

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

Securing Your Smartphone

2013-08-15 · 23m

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.

Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam

2013-08-22 · 11m

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

Switching From iOS to Android

2013-08-29 · 21m

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

Video Game Front Ends

2013-09-05 · 22m

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

Video Editing With an iPad

2013-09-12 · 33m

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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Jason Howell

Jason Howell

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Self - Host

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