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Documentary • Series • 2012 • 6 seasons

Start watching: S1 E1

Starring: Jason Howell, Sam Machkovech

Season

S1 E1 - Roll Your Own Cloud
Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
Jul 5, 2012 • 29m
S1 E2 - 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 this at home.
Jul 12, 2012 • 40m
S1 E3 - 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!
Jul 19, 2012 • 29m
S1 E4 - 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.
Jul 26, 2012 • 24m
S1 E5 - Resurrect an Old PC With Linux
Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
Aug 2, 2012 • 27m
S1 E6 - 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.
Aug 9, 2012 • 25m
S1 E7 - Soldering
Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
Aug 16, 2012 • 26m
S1 E8 - Portable Apps
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!
Aug 23, 2012 • 34m
S1 E9 - 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 setting up a multi-boot system. Find out how to run virtual machines in today's episode.
Aug 30, 2012 • 26m
S1 E10 - 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.
Sep 6, 2012 • 26m
S1 E11 - Ditch Your Landline Phone
Make calls online instead of using your landline.
Sep 13, 2012 • 20m
S1 E12 - 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.
Sep 20, 2012 • 32m
S1 E13 - 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 anywhere.
Sep 27, 2012 • 21m
S1 E14 - Set Up a VPN
Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
Oct 4, 2012 • 34m
S1 E15 - To Build a PC
Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
Oct 11, 2012 • 38m
S1 E16 - 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!
Oct 18, 2012 • 37m
S1 E17 - 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 be able to watch sports and live events!
Oct 25, 2012 • 22m
S1 E18 - 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.
Nov 1, 2012 • 37m
S1 E19 - Emergency Gadgets
Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
Nov 8, 2012 • 24m
S1 E20 - Make the Web Work for You
Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
Nov 15, 2012 • 36m
S1 E21 - Arduino 101
Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
Nov 29, 2012 • 22m
S1 E22 - Back Up Your DVDs
Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
Dec 6, 2012 • 29m
S1 E23 - Podcast 101
Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
Dec 13, 2012 • 43m
S1 E24 - Fix Your Parents' Computer
We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
Dec 20, 2012 • 23m
S1 E25 - Best of 2012
We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012
Dec 27, 2012 • 40m
S1 E26 - 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 you can find the right tech tool for the job.
Jan 3, 2013 • 26m
S1 E27 - 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 episode!
Jan 10, 2013 • 24m
S1 E28 - Child-Friendly Android
Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
Jan 17, 2013 • 24m
S1 E29 - 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 fun.
Jan 24, 2013 • 36m
S1 E30 - Mount a TV
Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
Jan 31, 2013 • 20m
S1 E31 - 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!
Feb 14, 2013 • 21m
S1 E32 - Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7
We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
Feb 21, 2013 • 23m
S1 E33 - 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.
Feb 28, 2013 • 20m
S1 E34 - 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!
Mar 7, 2013 • 30m
S1 E35 - Organize Your Photos
You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
Mar 14, 2013 • 20m
S1 E36 - Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo
Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
Mar 21, 2013 • 16m
S1 E37 - 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.
Mar 28, 2013 • 30m
S1 E38 - Expand Your Network
Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
Apr 4, 2013 • 45m
S1 E39 - Organize Your Cloud
Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
Apr 11, 2013 • 15m
S1 E40 - Overclocking 101
Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
Apr 17, 2013 • 24m
S1 E41 - 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!
Apr 25, 2013 • 25m
S1 E42 - Video Compression With Handbrake
Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
May 2, 2013 • 20m
S1 E43 - Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt
Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
May 9, 2013 • 19m
S1 E44 - Cameras 101
ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
May 16, 2013 • 39m
S1 E45 - 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!
May 23, 2013 • 26m
S1 E46 - Make a Home Studio
Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
May 30, 2013 • 35m
S1 E47 - Calibrating Your TV
If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
Jun 6, 2013 • 24m
S1 E48 - 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.
Jun 13, 2013 • 29m
S1 E49 - 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.
Jun 20, 2013 • 26m
S1 E50 - 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.
Jun 27, 2013 • 25m
S1 E51 - 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 how to digitize a book!
Jul 11, 2013 • 28m
S1 E52 - Setting Up a Blog
Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
Jul 18, 2013 • 23m
S1 E53 - 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!
Jul 25, 2013 • 17m
S1 E54 - How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone
Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
Aug 1, 2013 • 13m
S1 E55 - 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!
Aug 8, 2013 • 25m
S1 E56 - 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 lose it.
Aug 15, 2013 • 23m
S1 E57 - Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam
You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
Aug 22, 2013 • 11m
S1 E58 - 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.
Aug 29, 2013 • 21m
S1 E59 - Video Game Front Ends
Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
Sep 5, 2013 • 22m
S1 E60 - 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 iPad.
Sep 12, 2013 • 33m

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Know How...

Get the know how to make technology work for you. TWiT shows you tech projects that you can do yourself and explains everything from tech basics to advanced techniques.

Documentary • TV Series • 2012

Cast

Jason HowellSelf - Host
Sam MachkovechSelf - Host

Details

Genre: Documentary
First aired: Jul 5, 2012
Last aired: Dec 20, 2018
Status: Returning Series
Episodes: 184
Studio: TWiT
Language: English