The iTechGear Weekly - Episode 180 - Thank You, Captain Obvious

Recorded Sunday August 09, 2026 - Live from iTechGear Central

Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host, Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast and Fitness for the Rest of Us Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired

Apple Segment Heavy Siri Use Could Cost more than Expected - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/3g When to buy iPhone 17 Pro (vs 18 Pro) - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/3f, http://itgw.tny.cc/3e Does the iPhone Fold have an Unsightly Screen Issue? - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/3d

AI Segment AIs using Message Boards to Plan their Next Move - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/3c AI - "I'm from the Government & I'm here to help." AI goes Rogue again in UK Gov. Effort - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/3b OpenAI locking Down Astra after Alarming Testing Results - Chris http://itgw.tny.cc/3a

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Mobile Segment Galaxy Zfold 8 is a Smash Hit - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/39 You have to be: Open Pixel 11 Pro Fold - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/38 What Exactly does the Pixel 11's Glow Feature Do - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/37 RAM Supply to get worse before better. Sold out thru 2027 - Larry http://itgw.tny.cc/36, http://itgw.tny.cc/35 You can keep your phone longer. Thank you Capt. Obvious - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/34

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Windows and Linux Segment Windows 11 is So bad, its $900 Laptop Can't use it without Freezing - Chris G. http://itgw.tny.cc/33 MS found Installing Unexpected OneDrive Photos Update - Joel http://itgw.tny.cc/32

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Tip of the Week Segment iTechGear was founded with the intent of making technology easy for everyone to use and understand. This team has dedicated their writing careers to that purpose. Every week, the iTechGear Weekly will feature a new Computing Tip, authored by one of our experienced editors. Questions, requests and suggestions can be sent to tips@itechgear.org.

Magic Mouse Tracking Speed - Larry

Terminal Commands: Default Maximum Tracking Speed: defaults write -g com.apple.mouse.scaling 5.0
Increased Maximum Tracking Speed: defaults write -g com.apple.mouse.scaling 7.0

Pick of the Week Segment I’d like to take just a moment to let our listeners know that our show picks are typically hardware, software and other items of interest that we have individually purchased and actually use and like enough that we want to recommend them to you. They are not paid advertisements or items with which we have an affiliate marketing relationship. We sincerely believe in the picks we bring you at the end of each show.

Larry Zevo Flying Insect Trap - $19.97 on Amazon https://a.co/d/0dRVu5u5

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