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Know How...: Season 1

Poster for Know How... Season 1

60 episodes · premiered Jul 5, 2012

Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.

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  1. Episode 1: Roll Your Own Cloud Jul 5, 2012 · 29m Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
  2. Episode 2: Jailbreaking and Rooting Jul 12, 2012 · 40m 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.
  3. Episode 3: Flash Your Router's Firmware Jul 19, 2012 · 29m 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!
  4. Episode 4: Setting Up a Media Server Jul 26, 2012 · 24m Get the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
  5. Episode 5: Resurrect an Old PC With Linux Aug 2, 2012 · 27m Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
  6. Episode 6: Make Your Tech Life More Secure Aug 9, 2012 · 25m Today, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
  7. Episode 7: Soldering Aug 16, 2012 · 26m Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
  8. Episode 8: Portable Apps Aug 23, 2012 · 34m 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!
  9. Episode 9: Build a Virtual Machine Aug 30, 2012 · 26m 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…
  10. Episode 10: Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro Sep 6, 2012 · 26m Upgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
  11. Episode 11: Ditch Your Landline Phone Sep 13, 2012 · 20m Make calls online instead of using your landline.
  12. Episode 12: Make Your Computer a DVR Sep 20, 2012 · 32m Toss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
  13. Episode 13: Portable-ize Your Desktop PC Sep 27, 2012 · 21m Make your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
  14. Episode 14: Set Up a VPN Oct 4, 2012 · 34m Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
  15. Episode 15: To Build a PC Oct 11, 2012 · 38m Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
  16. Episode 16: Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone Oct 18, 2012 · 37m Live an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
  17. Episode 17: Get Free HDTV Oct 25, 2012 · 22m 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!
  18. Episode 18: Make a Hackintosh! Nov 1, 2012 · 37m Run OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
  19. Episode 19: Emergency Gadgets Nov 8, 2012 · 24m Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
  20. Episode 20: Make the Web Work for You Nov 15, 2012 · 36m Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
  21. Episode 21: Arduino 101 Nov 29, 2012 · 22m Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
  22. Episode 22: Back Up Your DVDs Dec 6, 2012 · 29m Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
  23. Episode 23: Podcast 101 Dec 13, 2012 · 43m Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
  24. Episode 24: Fix Your Parents' Computer Dec 20, 2012 · 23m We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
  25. Episode 25: Best of 2012 Dec 27, 2012 · 40m We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012
  26. Episode 26: Get Fit With Tech Jan 3, 2013 · 26m 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.
  27. Episode 27: Clean Up Your Music Library Jan 10, 2013 · 24m Make your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
  28. Episode 28: Child-Friendly Android Jan 17, 2013 · 24m Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
  29. Episode 29: DIY Teleprompter Jan 24, 2013 · 36m 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.
  30. Episode 30: Mount a TV Jan 31, 2013 · 20m Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
  31. Episode 31: Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC Feb 14, 2013 · 21m We've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
  32. Episode 32: Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7 Feb 21, 2013 · 23m We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
  33. Episode 33: Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7 Feb 28, 2013 · 20m Install Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
  34. Episode 34: Set Up Wireless Audio Mar 7, 2013 · 30m Tired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
  35. Episode 35: Organize Your Photos Mar 14, 2013 · 20m You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
  36. Episode 36: Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo Mar 21, 2013 · 16m Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
  37. Episode 37: Upgrade Your Mac Pro Mar 28, 2013 · 30m We're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.
  38. Episode 38: Expand Your Network Apr 4, 2013 · 45m Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
  39. Episode 39: Organize Your Cloud Apr 11, 2013 · 15m Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
  40. Episode 40: Overclocking 101 Apr 17, 2013 · 24m Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
  41. Episode 41: Make Your Phone Into a Computer Apr 25, 2013 · 25m Did you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
  42. Episode 42: Video Compression With Handbrake May 2, 2013 · 20m Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
  43. Episode 43: Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt May 9, 2013 · 19m Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
  44. Episode 44: Cameras 101 May 16, 2013 · 39m ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
  45. Episode 45: Set up a Minecraft Server May 23, 2013 · 26m OMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
  46. Episode 46: Make a Home Studio May 30, 2013 · 35m Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
  47. Episode 47: Calibrating Your TV Jun 6, 2013 · 24m If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
  48. Episode 48: Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3 Jun 13, 2013 · 29m Iyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
  49. Episode 49: Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3 Jun 20, 2013 · 26m We're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
  50. Episode 50: Encrypt Your Email With PGP Jun 27, 2013 · 25m Shannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
  51. Episode 51: Digitizing Books Jul 11, 2013 · 28m 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!
  52. Episode 52: Setting Up a Blog Jul 18, 2013 · 23m Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
  53. Episode 53: Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server Jul 25, 2013 · 17m OwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
  54. Episode 54: How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone Aug 1, 2013 · 13m Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
  55. Episode 55: Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote Aug 8, 2013 · 25m Get rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
  56. Episode 56: Securing Your Smartphone Aug 15, 2013 · 23m 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.
  57. Episode 57: Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam Aug 22, 2013 · 11m You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
  58. Episode 58: Switching From iOS to Android Aug 29, 2013 · 21m If you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
  59. Episode 59: Video Game Front Ends Sep 5, 2013 · 22m Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
  60. Episode 60: Video Editing With an iPad Sep 12, 2013 · 33m 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.