Rich's Holiday Gift Picks & Removing Duplicate Pictures

Dec 2, 2023

Steve Tcherchian talks about NameDrop, FaceID security, physical phone security, and open WiFi networks. Rich shares his holiday gift picks. They discuss turning off read receipts, giving out iPhone serial numbers, and removing duplicate photos. They troubleshoot voicemail and text message sound issues. They mention a new feature on WhatsApp and Apple and Google's best apps of 2023. Scott Knapp will talk about avoiding holiday shopping scams.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Holiday Gift Recommendations and Reviews

02:17 • 10min

Precautions for Selling a Smartphone

12:41 • 24min

Troubleshooting Group Message Notifications on Samsung Phones

36:58 • 9min

Reflections, Engagement, and Upcoming Discussion on Holiday Shopping Scams

46:08 • 2min

Troubleshooting AirPlay Projection onto Samsung TV

47:46 • 5min

Protecting Yourself from Holiday Shopping Scams

52:26 • 11min

Social Media Presence and Troubleshooting iPhone Connectivity

01:03:04 • 21min

Recovering Deleted Files from a PC

01:23:45 • 6min

Coop: Turning Anyone into a Backyard Chicken Farmer

01:30:03 • 18min

Rich talked about some of his favorite gadgets for the holiday shopping season.Darren asks how to turn off read receipts for his texts on a Samsung S23+Angelina asks if she should get her son the Quest 3. He has the Quest 2.Larry asks if it’s OK to give out the serial number and IMEI of the iPhone he wants to sell to a potential buyer. Swappa has a free IMEI checker.Steve Tcherchian of XYPRO Technology will talk about NameDrop, FaceID security, physical phone security and open WiFi networks and VPN’s.Christine in Huntington Beach asks why she can no longer press # to skip a person’s voicemail. That’s because Apple has toggled on a new feature called Live Voicemail and now your phone is “intercepting” voicemails to transcribe what the caller is saying on screen. You can toggle this under Settings > Phone > Live VoicemailRobin asks how to get rid of duplicate photos on the iPhone. You can use the Duplicates finder under Photos App > Albums > Duplicates or try the apps Gemini or SwipewipeDebbie in the Smokey Mountains asks why text message sounds interrupt her phone calls. Rich says to check the settings under Messages > Settings > Hear outgoing and incoming message sounds.WhatsApp has a new feature called Secret Code for Chat Lock.Fred in Camarillo asks why he can no longer AirPlay from his phone to Apple TV.Apple and Google have named their best apps of 2023.Scott Knapp, Amazon’s Director of Worldwide Buyer Risk Prevention will explain how to avoid popular holiday shopping scams that involve Amazon.Amazon Top 100ish Gifts list for holiday shopping ideas!Liz in San Jose says her AirPods are not connecting to her iPhone 15 Pro.Rick in Clinton, Mississippi found an iPhone 7 and wants to know how to reset it to factory settings. You can try a standard Restore or a deeper DFU Restore. Keep in mind the phone might be locked to an account.Brenda in Anaheim has a question about the OnePlus Open.Gary wants a dash cam that will let him remotely monitor his dog in his car. Rich says to check out

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