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**Author:** [@JTW](https://www.twit.community/u/JTW)\ **Replies:** 338\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/introductions-whats-your-story/28 "2026-09-22T12:56:03Z")
Hello fellow TWiTs and/or TWiT Army Members and/or members of the ZDTV Netcam Network! I just heard @Leo mention this community on The Tech Guy, and I thought I’d get an early start by setting up my profile’s About Me s… --- ## [Asus Googlebook](https://www.twit.community/t/asus-googlebook/20716)
**Author:** [@plonewolf55](https://www.twit.community/u/plonewolf55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/asus-googlebook/20716 "2026-10-20T17:50:11Z")
My new Asus Googlebook worked fine for 2 days…..then it went into update/boot loop. I have tried all the stuff I could find online to fix it but no luck. Asus is no help and it’s a issue that’s not only my problem. Do yo… --- ## [Netflix VPN/proxy errors and travelling](https://www.twit.community/t/netflix-vpn-proxy-errors-and-travelling/20594)
**Author:** [@Jamze](https://www.twit.community/u/Jamze)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/netflix-vpn-proxy-errors-and-travelling/20594 "2026-09-27T09:52:54Z")
Any knowledge here of what triggers these errors on Netflix? We’ve just returned from the US. We watched UK Netflix out there; it worked as expected (with the US library). Got home, and Netflix won’t work; it says a VP… --- ## [Apple Auracast Support](https://www.twit.community/t/apple-auracast-support/17777)
**Author:** [@elvisimprsntr](https://www.twit.community/u/elvisimprsntr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:18am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/apple-auracast-support/17777 "2026-09-17T01:18:39Z")
BACKGROUND Samsung and some headset, earbud, hearing aid manufacturers already Auracast, but even though some of Apple’s devices support BT LE 5.2+ they seem to lack support for Auracast. Auracast One of the use cases… --- ## [Questions about windows 11 home edition and 26h2](https://www.twit.community/t/questions-about-windows-11-home-edition-and-26h2/20528)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/questions-about-windows-11-home-edition-and-26h2/20528 "2026-09-09T12:59:56Z")
HI was wondering if I could ask some questions about Windows 11 26h2 As a windows 11 home edition user can I enable Administrator protection without going into the registry? Do I have to wait for 26h2 to download from … --- ## [Streaming Solutions for the Elderly](https://www.twit.community/t/streaming-solutions-for-the-elderly/20490)
**Author:** [@Neutralbias](https://www.twit.community/u/Neutralbias)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/streaming-solutions-for-the-elderly/20490 "2026-09-02T18:38:44Z")
My dad is 82. He’s never been great with technology and computers in general, and as he ages and paradigms shift away from what he’s accustomed to, he’s growing more and more cut off from the modern world. His biggest ch… --- ## [AI recommendation for daughter and I - beginners](https://www.twit.community/t/ai-recommendation-for-daughter-and-i-beginners/20370)
**Author:** [@mjrjr0101](https://www.twit.community/u/mjrjr0101)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 3:44am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/ai-recommendation-for-daughter-and-i-beginners/20370 "2026-08-16T03:44:46Z")
My daughter turned 13, and I’m unlocking some of the restrictions I have had on her devices and accounts…some. I am a 50 year old software engineer, but have been very rusty because I have been more PM than Tech. I want … --- ## [Linking Gemini Live to CarPlay](https://www.twit.community/t/linking-gemini-live-to-carplay/20340)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/linking-gemini-live-to-carplay/20340 "2026-08-09T15:16:17Z")
I’m not sure if this is the best place to ask this question but, but I’m sure someone will redirect my question if it should be. I’m a long time iPhone user, so, by default, I’ve been using CarPlay. Recently I had the o… --- ## [Is Benito OK after earthquake?](https://www.twit.community/t/is-benito-ok-after-earthquake/20114)
**Author:** [@AaronK](https://www.twit.community/u/AaronK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/is-benito-ok-after-earthquake/20114 "2026-06-16T14:59:15Z")
With the earthquake in the Philippines this past weekend, is Benito (and his family) ok? --- ## [I cannot find read aloud in new outlook app](https://www.twit.community/t/i-cannot-find-read-aloud-in-new-outlook-app/19211)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/i-cannot-find-read-aloud-in-new-outlook-app/19211 "2026-04-27T20:53:31Z")
HI I have a question about the New outlook app that is on my laptop. What I want help with is I cannot find the read a loud in the new outlook so that it can read my emails to me. I have tried looking in settings and … --- ## [Can I use a qr scanner with my laptop to scan qr codes on software](https://www.twit.community/t/can-i-use-a-qr-scanner-with-my-laptop-to-scan-qr-codes-on-software/19937)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/can-i-use-a-qr-scanner-with-my-laptop-to-scan-qr-codes-on-software/19937 "2026-04-27T20:50:51Z")
HI how are things going on this fine day. I was wanting someone to help me figure out how I can use a windows laptop to see if I can scan a qr code on a an piece of software like whats app or signal. I do not have an i… --- ## [Trying to setup Open Claw AI](https://www.twit.community/t/trying-to-setup-open-claw-ai/19861)
**Author:** [@Topgun007007](https://www.twit.community/u/Topgun007007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 2:22am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/trying-to-setup-open-claw-ai/19861 "2026-04-06T02:22:22Z")
Hey I’m trying to setup Open Claw AI on proxmox VMware Ubuntu desktop I’m a new user with open claw ai and I now a little bit about Linux os Please let me know what I did wrong or walk me through the steps to fix it T… --- ## [Running my Apple Home setup via cellular hotspot on my iPhone?](https://www.twit.community/t/running-my-apple-home-setup-via-cellular-hotspot-on-my-iphone/19803)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/running-my-apple-home-setup-via-cellular-hotspot-on-my-iphone/19803 "2026-03-22T19:15:15Z")
Is it unrealistic to try to run my Apple Home setup via cellular hotspot on my iPhone? And the same question goes for my Google Hone setup? My home s 1500 square feet if that helps answer the question. --- ## [Audible Alternative](https://www.twit.community/t/audible-alternative/19740)
**Author:** [@MrMet1986](https://www.twit.community/u/MrMet1986)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/audible-alternative/19740 "2026-03-14T22:45:07Z")
I know @Leo has mentioned he switched away from audible multiple times, and I was wondering if anyone knows the service name? I have a huge library as like Leo I go back almost to the beginning. From books on cd to getti… --- ## [Controlling Gmail on a Pixel tablet with voice commands](https://www.twit.community/t/controlling-gmail-on-a-pixel-tablet-with-voice-commands/19598)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/controlling-gmail-on-a-pixel-tablet-with-voice-commands/19598 "2026-02-04T03:39:05Z")
I’ve just purchased a pixel tablet and dock. I’m having trouble setting up the function to control Gmail using voice commands. I want to be able to compose (dictate), send, receive and read (listen to) emails. I’d like … --- ## [How to use Whatsapp without a phone](https://www.twit.community/t/how-to-use-whatsapp-without-a-phone/19587)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/how-to-use-whatsapp-without-a-phone/19587 "2026-02-02T02:08:57Z")
HI I was wanting to ask a question. I would like to use Whatsapp for two factor Authenication for Facebook. I would like to download and use whatsapp for windows to put on my desktop. what I would like some to let me n… --- ## [Would like to know some stuff about Whatsapp messanger](https://www.twit.community/t/would-like-to-know-some-stuff-about-whatsapp-messanger/19508)
**Author:** [@Sunny42](https://www.twit.community/u/Sunny42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/would-like-to-know-some-stuff-about-whatsapp-messanger/19508 "2026-01-22T22:14:58Z")
HI how are things going. I Have Whatsapp messanger through bluestacks. I was wanting to now I have one account setup with whatapp messager one of the accounts is instagram for two step verification and I would like … --- ## [Spoken Content gone in iOS 26.1?](https://www.twit.community/t/spoken-content-gone-in-ios-26-1/19387)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/spoken-content-gone-in-ios-26-1/19387 "2025-12-03T03:55:46Z")
Using iOS 26.1 on an iPhone 17 Pro Max. I can’t see the Spoken Content option in accessibility settings. Is that what Read & Speak is? Its name has just been changed? --- ## [Is ed Ubuntu a good choice for running web based simulations in my classroom?](https://www.twit.community/t/is-ed-ubuntu-a-good-choice-for-running-web-based-simulations-in-my-classroom/19324)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:12am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/is-ed-ubuntu-a-good-choice-for-running-web-based-simulations-in-my-classroom/19324 "2025-12-03T00:12:56Z")
I have an older Windows 11 laptop that isn’t working too well with Windows anymore. I want to wipe it and install Linux on it. I’m a high school science teacher. I’d primarily use the computer to run web based science si… --- ## [iPhone 17 pro max charging; accepting cookies too](https://www.twit.community/t/iphone-17-pro-max-charging-accepting-cookies-too/19375)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 12:08am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/iphone-17-pro-max-charging-accepting-cookies-too/19375 "2025-12-03T00:08:00Z")
What’s the current thoughts on charging iPhones? Is it ok to continuously charge or should we be letting the batteries deplete almost all the way and then charge? Does anyone examine what cookies websites want to put o… --- ## [Setting up an install server to install Edubuntu](https://www.twit.community/t/setting-up-an-install-server-to-install-edubuntu/19332)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/setting-up-an-install-server-to-install-edubuntu/19332 "2025-11-20T12:33:42Z")
20 refurbished Dell laptops running Windows 11 are being donated to our school. I plan on installing Edubuntu on to all of them. Can I set up a server to perform a network install (PXE - is that the right term? It’s b… --- ## [Apple Maps not reading directions out loud in car play](https://www.twit.community/t/apple-maps-not-reading-directions-out-loud-in-car-play/19322)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 5:09am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/apple-maps-not-reading-directions-out-loud-in-car-play/19322 "2025-11-18T05:09:03Z")
I’m using a 17 pro max with all of the latest apps. But I also had the same behaviour with my previous iPhone 14 max. And I’m using a Pioneer (after market) stereo. My iPhone is connected to car play wirelessly. When I … --- ## [Using voice commands to have my tablet read my Gmail out loud](https://www.twit.community/t/using-voice-commands-to-have-my-tablet-read-my-gmail-out-loud/19302)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/using-voice-commands-to-have-my-tablet-read-my-gmail-out-loud/19302 "2025-11-13T15:06:19Z")
I’m planning on buying a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. Will I be able to ask it to read my full gmails out loud to me? Without having to touch the device (other than setting up accounts and settings)? Or do I need to buy a G… --- ## [Alternatives to Logitech Harmony universal remote controls](https://www.twit.community/t/alternatives-to-logitech-harmony-universal-remote-controls/19197)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/alternatives-to-logitech-harmony-universal-remote-controls/19197 "2025-11-10T01:22:21Z")
After a recent upgrade, connected to my 55” Hi Sense tv is an Apple TV A Roku An Amazon fires tick A tv set box from the local cable company My tv only has 3 HDMI ports so I also have an HDMI switcher with its own rem… --- ## [iPhone with 2 esims for phone numbers only](https://www.twit.community/t/iphone-with-2-esims-for-phone-numbers-only/16707)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 12:43pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/iphone-with-2-esims-for-phone-numbers-only/16707 "2025-11-03T12:43:17Z")
I tried VOIP on my iPhone. It didn’t work out very well. Poor customer service and problems explaining to everyone that they had to use my email address instead of my phone number to FaceTime and message me. So now I’m … --- ## [How many mbps up do I need to synch files and run Back Blaze smoothly?](https://www.twit.community/t/how-many-mbps-up-do-i-need-to-synch-files-and-run-back-blaze-smoothly/19255)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/how-many-mbps-up-do-i-need-to-synch-files-and-run-back-blaze-smoothly/19255 "2025-11-01T17:45:56Z")
Two ISP service my town. Company A Cable 350 down and 20 up 64.95 per month Company B Fibre 300 down and 150 up 75.00 per month As I figure it, the largest packets that I have going ‘up’ are when I sink personal f… --- ## [Best case for an iPhone 17 pro max?](https://www.twit.community/t/best-case-for-an-iphone-17-pro-max/19252)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/best-case-for-an-iphone-17-pro-max/19252 "2025-10-31T14:49:08Z")
Best case for an iPhone 17 Pro Max 17? I like to keep the device in my pocket. --- ## [Recommendations for a tv sound bar with hdmi around $150-$200](https://www.twit.community/t/recommendations-for-a-tv-sound-bar-with-hdmi-around-150-200/19229)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/recommendations-for-a-tv-sound-bar-with-hdmi-around-150-200/19229 "2025-10-28T07:30:12Z")
Looking for recommendations for a tv sound bar with hdmi, priced around $150-$200. --- ## [Google Assistant to Gemini Assistant](https://www.twit.community/t/google-assistant-to-gemini-assistant/19234)
**Author:** [@jeremy](https://www.twit.community/u/jeremy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/google-assistant-to-gemini-assistant/19234 "2025-10-27T14:32:50Z")
I decided to side load the Google store on to my Amazon Fire 10 tablet so I could set up my Google Home on it. My geographic region is Canada. I’m confused about how the translation from the Google Assistant to Gemini … --- ## [Looking for some possible certification advice](https://www.twit.community/t/looking-for-some-possible-certification-advice/19221)
**Author:** [@AaronK](https://www.twit.community/u/AaronK)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/looking-for-some-possible-certification-advice/19221 "2025-10-25T15:59:57Z")
Not sure where else to post this, so figured I’d try here. I’m mentioned previously that I work for an IT VAR. This past June, I hit 20 years. The past couple of years have been a bit bumpy, and have me considering othe… [Next page](https://www.twit.community/tag/question/7.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=question)