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Now that you know how...go do it!

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.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 5, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - Roll Your Own CloudE129m

Roll Your Own Cloud

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

Jul 5, 2012

Episode 2 - Jailbreaking and RootingE240m

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.

Jul 12, 2012

Episode 3 - Flash Your Router's FirmwareE329m

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!

Jul 19, 2012

Episode 4 - Setting Up a Media ServerE424m

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.

Jul 26, 2012

Episode 5 - Resurrect an Old PC With LinuxE527m

Resurrect an Old PC With Linux

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

Aug 2, 2012

Episode 6 - Make Your Tech Life More SecureE625m

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.

Aug 9, 2012

Episode 7 - SolderingE726m

Soldering

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

Aug 16, 2012

Episode 8 - Portable AppsE834m

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!

Aug 23, 2012

Episode 9 - Build a Virtual MachineE926m

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.

Aug 30, 2012

Episode 10 - Upgrade Your Retina MacBook ProE1026m

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.

Sep 6, 2012

Episode 11 - Ditch Your Landline PhoneE1120m

Ditch Your Landline Phone

Make calls online instead of using your landline.

Sep 13, 2012

Episode 12 - Make Your Computer a DVRE1232m

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.

Sep 20, 2012

Episode 13 - Portable-ize Your Desktop PCE1321m

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.

Sep 27, 2012

Episode 14 - Set Up a VPNE1434m

Set Up a VPN

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

Oct 4, 2012

Episode 15 - To Build a PCE1538m

To Build a PC

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

Oct 11, 2012

Episode 16 - Staying Connected Without a Cell PhoneE1637m

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!

Oct 18, 2012

Episode 17 - Get Free HDTVE1722m

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!

Oct 25, 2012

Episode 18 - Make a Hackintosh!E1837m

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.

Nov 1, 2012

Episode 19 - Emergency GadgetsE1924m

Emergency Gadgets

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

Nov 8, 2012

Episode 20 - Make the Web Work for YouE2036m

Make the Web Work for You

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

Nov 15, 2012

Episode 21 - Arduino 101E2122m

Arduino 101

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

Nov 29, 2012

Episode 22 - Back Up Your DVDsE2229m

Back Up Your DVDs

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

Dec 6, 2012

Episode 23 - Podcast 101E2343m

Podcast 101

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

Dec 13, 2012

Episode 24 - Fix Your Parents' ComputerE2423m

Fix Your Parents' Computer

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

Dec 20, 2012

Episode 25 - Best of 2012E2540m

Best of 2012

We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012

Dec 27, 2012

Episode 26 - Get Fit With TechE2626m

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.

Jan 3, 2013

Episode 27 - Clean Up Your Music LibraryE2724m

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!

Jan 10, 2013

Episode 28 - Child-Friendly AndroidE2824m

Child-Friendly Android

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

Jan 17, 2013

Episode 29 - DIY TeleprompterE2936m

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.

Jan 24, 2013

Episode 30 - Mount a TVE3020m

Mount a TV

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

Jan 31, 2013

Episode 31 - Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMCE3121m

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!

Feb 14, 2013

Episode 32 - Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7E3223m

Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7

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

Feb 21, 2013

Episode 33 - Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7E3320m

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.

Feb 28, 2013

Episode 34 - Set Up Wireless AudioE3430m

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!

Mar 7, 2013

Episode 35 - Organize Your PhotosE3520m

Organize Your Photos

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

Mar 14, 2013

Episode 36 - Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMoE3616m

Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo

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

Mar 21, 2013

Episode 37 - Upgrade Your Mac ProE3730m

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.

Mar 28, 2013

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Expand Your Network

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

Apr 4, 2013

Episode 39 - Organize Your CloudE3915m

Organize Your Cloud

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

Apr 11, 2013

Episode 40 - Overclocking 101E4024m

Overclocking 101

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

Apr 17, 2013

Episode 41 - Make Your Phone Into a ComputerE4125m

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!

Apr 25, 2013

Episode 42 - Video Compression With HandbrakeE4220m

Video Compression With Handbrake

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

May 2, 2013

Episode 43 - Encrypt Your Data With TrueCryptE4319m

Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt

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

May 9, 2013

Episode 44 - Cameras 101E4439m

Cameras 101

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

May 16, 2013

Episode 45 - Set up a Minecraft ServerE4526m

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!

May 23, 2013

Episode 46 - Make a Home StudioE4635m

Make a Home Studio

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

May 30, 2013

Episode 47 - Calibrating Your TVE4724m

Calibrating Your TV

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

Jun 6, 2013

Episode 48 - Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3E4829m

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.

Jun 13, 2013

Episode 49 - Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3E4926m

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.

Jun 20, 2013

Episode 50 - Encrypt Your Email With PGPE5025m

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.

Jun 27, 2013

Episode 51 - Digitizing BooksE5128m

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!

Jul 11, 2013

Episode 52 - Setting Up a BlogE5223m

Setting Up a Blog

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

Jul 18, 2013

Episode 53 - Installing OwnCloud to a Web ServerE5317m

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!

Jul 25, 2013

Episode 54 - How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen PhoneE5413m

How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone

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

Aug 1, 2013

Episode 55 - Make Your Phone Into A Universal RemoteE5525m

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!

Aug 8, 2013

Episode 56 - Securing Your SmartphoneE5623m

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.

Aug 15, 2013

Episode 57 - Turn Your Android Into a Spy CamE5711m

Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam

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

Aug 22, 2013

Episode 58 - Switching From iOS to AndroidE5821m

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.

Aug 29, 2013

Episode 59 - Video Game Front EndsE5922m

Video Game Front Ends

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

Sep 5, 2013

Episode 60 - Video Editing With an iPadE6033m

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.

Sep 12, 2013

Actors

Jason Howell

Jason Howell

Self - Host

Sam Machkovech

Self - Host

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