Seasons & Episodes
Roll Your Own Cloud
Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
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
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!
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.
Resurrect an Old PC With Linux
Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
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.
Soldering
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
Portable apps let you bring your favorite programs with you where ever you go. Find out how to use portable apps on Wind
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 sett
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
Ditch Your Landline Phone
Make calls online instead of using your landline.
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.
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 an
Set Up a VPN
Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
To Build a PC
Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
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!
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
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.
Emergency Gadgets
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
Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
Arduino 101
Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
Back Up Your DVDs
Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
Podcast 101
Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
Fix Your Parents' Computer
We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
Best of 2012
We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012
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
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 episod
Child-Friendly Android
Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
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 fu
Mount a TV
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
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
We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
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.
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!
Organize Your Photos
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
Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
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.
Expand Your Network
Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
Organize Your Cloud
Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
Overclocking 101
Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
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!
Video Compression With Handbrake
Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt
Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
Cameras 101
ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
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!
Make a Home Studio
Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
Calibrating Your TV
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
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
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
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
If you've got a big paper book library, did you know you can digitize it without destroying it? It's possible. Check out
Setting Up a Blog
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
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
Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
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!
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 l
Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam
You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
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.
Video Game Front Ends
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
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
VLANs, Podcasting Rigs, & More!
How to Make a VLAN, Brainstorming a Portable Podcasting Rig, and the ioSafe N2 NAS!
Assembling a Reprogrammable LED Electronic Kit
Today you'll learn how to make an electronic LED project, and special guest Scott Wilkinson shows us how to Calibrate yo
How To Build a Portable Podcasting Rig and Wiretapping With Wireshark
How to Build a Portable Podcasting Rig, Wiretapping with Wireshark, and More!
Audio Calibration and Wiretapping 101
Today you'll know how to tap your network using Wireshark, how to fine tune your home theater audio, and more.
Power Your Gadgets With Fire & Locating Your Electronics
Deep space exploration, power your gadgets with fire, locate your lost or stolen devices, and more.
How To Build a Raspberry Pi MAME and Choosing Your Podcasting Mic
What kind of microphone is best for you, build your own Raspberry Pi MAME, how ROMs are made, and more.
Trick or Treat! Choosing an SSD and Iyaz’s Favorite Tech Pranks
A special Halloween episode full of tech pranks, and all you need to know when choosing a SSD.
How To Make a Data-Only Phone and Your Own Mobile VPN
In today's episode, Iyaz shows you how to create a data-only phone, Padre explains mobile VPN solutions and more!
Choosing Your Podcasting Camera and Building a Raspberry Pi MAME Part 2
How to choose the perfect podcasting camera for you, and build your own Raspberry Pi MAME inside a NES case.
Fun With Thermocouples and Organizing Your Ripped DVDs
We're making power with thermocouples and it's time to organize your ripped DVD collection.
Importing Analog Video & Editing With Premiere Pro
In this episode, you'll learn how to digitize your analog content and then how to edit it using a non-linear editor.
Network Videos on a Roku and Choosing the Monitor for Your Podcast
Today, we're going to show you how to play networked video on a Roku and tell you what you should know about studio moni
How to Build a Professional Green Screen and Adobe Premiere Part 2
Learn what it takes to build your own green screen, and part two of how to use Adobe Premier.
Replace Your MacBook Drive With an SSD and Basic Crypto Mining
Replacing your Macbook optical drive with a second hard drive, and learn the basics to mining cryptocurrency.
GreenScreen Basics in Adobe Premier and Upgrading Your Dogeminer
Learn the basics of Green Screen using Premier, a quick tip for Chrome, and upgrade your Dogeminer.
GoPro TimeLapse Basics, Fixing Your Dogecoin Miner, and Wireless 101
Simple how to GoPro time-lapse, cooling your Dogecoin miner, fixing block chain syncing, basic 2.4ghz wireless setup, an
Mavericks USB Boot Drive, RasPi WebCam, and Home Router Basics
Make your own Bootable OS X Mavericks USB Drive, build a Raspberry Pi WebCam, and learn Home Router Basics.
FreeNAS
Got a few old computers lying around? Want an enterprise-level storage box? Expert guest Patrick Norton shows us how to
Reviving Your Hard Drive
Learn how to rescue your data from a dying hard drive, and answering viewer questions about USB Drive FreeNAS.
Geeky Valentines Gift and Cantenna
Make a animated LED necklace for Valentines Day, what hard drive to use in a FreeNAS box, and build a Cantenna.
Viewer Feedback and Speeding Up DNS
We discuss getting rid of space junk with a tractor beam, viewer feedback straight from Google Plus, and speed up your D
RasPi Web Server and Panning Timelapse
Cryptocurrencies wasted energy, a Raspberry Pi Web Server, and use an egg timer for time-lapsing.
Linux on a USB and Sound Controlled LED
Why you should understand DNS, make a bootable Linux OS on a USB, and control a string of LED's using TIP31 transistors.
Titanfall Rig and Monitoring Networks
Join the OC Hackerz Hackathon in Irvine, California, prepare your computer for Titanfall, and network monitoring tips to
Feedback and Mobile Podcasting Rig
We answer questions from our Google Plus Community, and build a mobile Podcasting Rig.
Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
Learn how to prank your network friends and go back to the future to upgrade your Mac.
Titanfall Goat-Bloat Simulator in Low Def
We discuss Titanfall's clever anti-cheat system, tweaks to make your games run and look better, get rid of Adobe bloat,
Soldering 101... with a DJI Drone
We learn some basic Soldering, take a sneak peek at the new HD Drone from DJI, and show you how to properly publish your
Heartbleed, LastPass, and Make Windows Faster
The Heartbleed exploit explained with jellybeans, tweak Windows 7 or 8 for extra speed, manage your passwords with LastP
Project Ara, Feedback and Heartbleed Demo
Project Ara is a modular smartphone concept, viewer feedback from our G+ community, Heartbleed in action, and more!
F1 Turbo, Solar Powered Rasp Pi, and Goat Sim Tips
Mercedes is wining F1 with a new twist on an old technology, power your Raspberry Pi with the sun, and Goat Simulator Ti
Cognitive Radio, OS X Tips, and Make a GIF
Will Cognitive Radio be the most advanced form of wireless, OS X tips, make a .gif using Adobe Premiere, and a better wa
Audi R8 with Lasers, Win8 Tricks, and Titanfall Tips
The new Audi R8 supercar comes with freakin' lasers, Windows 8 tricks you should know, and a Titanfall load out for layi
Best Action Cams, Mosquito Killing, and Pinewood Derby
Which action camera is the best for you, a cheap effective Mosquito killing machine, Padre reports back from Maker Faire
Solar Roadways and Viewer Feedback
An Indiegogo campaign for solar freakin' roadways, and viewer feedback from our Google+ Community.
IFTTT
IFTTT, 3-2-1 backup, SpaceX, and more.
Tractor Beams and Free NAS Plex Server
Tractor Beams and build a Free NAS Plex Server.
Steam Streaming and Mid Budget PC Build
Turn water into Jet fuel, Steam Streaming, and best upgrade for budget PC.
Back to School! (1)
The best laptop to buy for the school year.
Back to School! (2)
Protecting yourself on a college network.
Back to School! (3)
Acer U27-880-UR11 All-in-One review, Foldimate, interesting uses for cameras.
Protecting Your Campus Network
Protecting campus network, powering your gear, augmenting your reality.
IR Basics (1)
Repurpose your old remote controls.
IR Basics (2)
Use relays to turn groups of devices on and off using an IR remote control.
Ports, Pumps and Patrick!
Padre and Patrick answer your questions!
Equifix-It!
Protecting your credit and smart finances.
Alexa Flash Briefings
Create your own Amazon Alexa Flash Briefings.
iOS 11 Secrets
Turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving to Save Your Life
Cayenne - Security on the Cheap!
Using a RasPi and Cayenne as a security system.
3D Printer Troubleshooting
Is there a difference between a $1200 3D Printer vs. a $700 one?
Mad Scientist Bubbler
We're going to create a "Mad Scientist Bubbler" as a Halloween effect!
Control Freaks!
Taking control of household devices, IOT devices and photos!
Skully (1)
3D Printing. Halloween. Skulls. Fast Prototyping.
Skully (2)
Mixed Reality & Skully 2!
Game How!
Jason Howell plays Super Hot!
Feedback!
Unboxing the $150 MonoPrice Mini Delta 3D Printer.
Raspberry Pi-Hole!
Killing ads with a Raspberry Pi-Hole!
Securing Your Google Services
Padre and Jason show you how to lock down your Google Services to protect your digital life.
2017 Gift Guide: Makers!
Gifts that makers want, and possibly didn't know they needed!
2017 Geek Gift Guide II: Man Cave
Holiday gift giving, man cave, music production, NAS, USB-C, Docking, Gaming, Lapboard, Superhot
2017 Gift Guide: Health and Wellness!
Exercise tech, Apple Watch, M-pad, Core Strength, Sensibo, Sleepace, UV-C
Networking Rock n' Roll!
Will regular networking cable burn down my house? How can I fit an entire music studio on my belt? How can I create a Ra
Christmas Feedback
LEDs, 3d filament, WiFi, WS2812, Arduino, ZPM, MSE Droid
Best of 2017
Networking 101, routers, switches, wifi, ports, taps, wannacry, RasPi Tor, Arduino, ir, steampunk
MultiRotor 101 (1)
Sure you can BUY a quadcopter, but do you know how to design and build one? Can you fix your craft when it breaks? Can y
You Feeling Lucky?
NMAP, RasPi, Nerf, Lazer Tag, IR, and more...
MultiRotor 101 (2)
Prop balancing, InSpectre, and the Nebula Capsule projector.
Cable Management (Burke in a Box!)
Practical products for organizing your tangle of cables.
CES for Your Car, Wrist, and Bottom
Alexa in the car, a smartwatch with month-long battery, and exercising in the office.
Multirotor 101 (3)
Padre and Jason build a FPV system for the ever-popular SYMA system.
Switch How (1)
Switching from iOS to Android and back again.
Switch How (2)
Using Google Auto, Google Photos as Killer App, iOS Animojis, iPhone is too perfect
Soldering Without Poisoning!
Basic soldering techniques, soldering tools, splicing wires, hacking Teslas
The Secrets of Geek Travel (1)
Travelling with technology, universal power, international travel, portable power
The Secrets of Geek Travel (2)
Securing your data and devices, business travel, office VPNs, Encrypted USB Debices, SSDs with Bitlocker
Stream How: Personal Streaming (1)
Make a streaming kit for under $300.
CLOUDy with a Chance of Spying
CLOUD act, PGP, Google, Facebook
Tinkercad
A free browser-based CAD tool.
Build a Mouse Droid
Learn to build a droid as seen in Star Wars using an RC car.
Stream How: Personal Streaming (2)
Streaming, YouTube Live, Twitch, Broadcasting
Feedback: Linux laptops, Disco lights & Next Gen Wireless!
Linux Laptops, video capture latency, Nanoleaf Light Panels, Ubiquity Wireless IP cameras, and Norshire Car Washer
Synology Madness (1)
Synology NAS, Disk Station Manager, VPN, Automatic Backup, and more.
Maker Virgin
Maker Faire, Gassifier, Voltera, Chipsetter, Tiny Homes, Shopbot, Dremel
Synology Madness (2)
Create a Network Video Recorder.
Fancy Funko Pop!
Funko Pop! LED stands with Arduino.
Synology Madness (3)
Synology Moments, Synology Drive
Lithium Powered, UPS Raspberry Pi Case
LiPi: A self-contained, battery powered Raspberry Pi NUC
Synology Madness (4)
Create an OTA Network DVR.
The Tech of Summer
OnePlus 6, IOGear Travel Dock, Owl Cam, Anker Nebula Capsule, and more.
'Til We Meet Again
Padre and Bryan say goodbye to Know How 3.0.
Beginner's Guide to the Smart Home
IoT at Home
Security and Privacy in IoT
Make your smart home gadgets more secure.
Smart Lights and Smart Plugs
Hue, LifeX, Nanoleaf Remote.
Not-So-Smart Assistants
Amazon Echo Plus, Google Home, Siri
Lenovo Smart Display vs. Amazon Echo Show
Smart Assistants with Screens, HomeKit, Hue Lights.
IoT Security Cameras and Systems
Ring Cam, Nest Cam, Cloud Cam
IoT for the Enterprise
HomeKit in the Enterprise, Google Home in the classroom
Alexa Swallowed Cortana
Belkin WeMo Smart Plug Hacked, How to Set Up a SmartThings Hub
Entertainment IoT
Music, TV, Dance Party Lights, and other Ways to Entertain with Your IoT
IoT Fragmentation Frustration
Works with Nest, IoTivity
Thneed IoT
Multi-Use IoT Devices
The Howies: Our Favorite IoT
Lenovo Smart Display, Wyze Cam Pan
Game Console Tips and Tricks
Imported games, media playback, game services
Gaming Rigs
Inside a gaming PC, overclock essentials
Virtual Reality
Vive vs. Rift, Daydream vs. Oculus, motion tracking.
Gaming Accessories
Best controllers, Xbox Adaptive Controller
TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming
Refresh Rates, Gaming Mode, OLED vs. LCD
Networking and the Cloud
Buffer bloat, gaming routers, cloud gaming
Live Broadcasting Gameplay
Twitch, YouTube, Mixer, Open Broadcasting Software, Xsplit
Mobile Gaming
Smartphone gaming.
Holiday Games Guide
The best multiplatform and console-exclusive games of the year!
Classic Gaming
Open Source Scan Converter, Super NT, SNES Mini
Console Hacking
TASbot: Tool Assisted Speedrun Bot
Modern Gaming Parent
Parental controls, online multiplayer games
