Know How...
Season 1
201260 episodes
Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.
Episode 1
Roll Your Own Cloud
Jul 5, 201229m
Access your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
Episode 2
Jailbreaking and Rooting
Jul 12, 201240m
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.
Episode 3
Flash Your Router's Firmware
Jul 19, 201229m
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!
Episode 4
Setting Up a Media Server
Jul 26, 201224m
Get the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
Episode 5
Resurrect an Old PC With Linux
Aug 2, 201227m
Get the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
Episode 6
Make Your Tech Life More Secure
Aug 9, 201225m
Today, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
Episode 7
Soldering
Aug 16, 201226m
Soldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
Episode 8
Portable Apps
Aug 23, 201234m
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!
Episode 9
Build a Virtual Machine
Aug 30, 201226m
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.
Episode 10
Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro
Sep 6, 201226m
Upgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
Episode 11
Ditch Your Landline Phone
Sep 13, 201220m
Make calls online instead of using your landline.
Episode 12
Make Your Computer a DVR
Sep 20, 201232m
Toss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
Episode 13
Portable-ize Your Desktop PC
Sep 27, 201221m
Make your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
Episode 14
Set Up a VPN
Oct 4, 201234m
Let's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
Episode 15
To Build a PC
Oct 11, 201238m
Build your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
Episode 16
Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone
Oct 18, 201237m
Live an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
Episode 17
Get Free HDTV
Oct 25, 201222m
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!
Episode 18
Make a Hackintosh!
Nov 1, 201237m
Run OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
Episode 19
Emergency Gadgets
Nov 8, 201224m
Put your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
Episode 20
Make the Web Work for You
Nov 15, 201236m
Use IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
Episode 21
Arduino 101
Nov 29, 201222m
Get started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
Episode 22
Back Up Your DVDs
Dec 6, 201229m
Today, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
Episode 23
Podcast 101
Dec 13, 201243m
Find out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
Episode 24
Fix Your Parents' Computer
Dec 20, 201223m
We've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
Episode 25
Best of 2012
Dec 27, 201240m
We bring you the must Know How tips from 2012
Episode 26
Get Fit With Tech
Jan 3, 201326m
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.
Episode 27
Clean Up Your Music Library
Jan 10, 201324m
Make your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
Episode 28
Child-Friendly Android
Jan 17, 201324m
Tired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
Episode 29
DIY Teleprompter
Jan 24, 201336m
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.
Episode 30
Mount a TV
Jan 31, 201320m
Wall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
Episode 31
Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC
Feb 14, 201321m
We've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
Episode 32
Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 7
Feb 21, 201323m
We'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
Episode 33
Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 7
Feb 28, 201320m
Install Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
Episode 34
Set Up Wireless Audio
Mar 7, 201330m
Tired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
Episode 35
Organize Your Photos
Mar 14, 201320m
You've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
Episode 36
Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo
Mar 21, 201316m
Get an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
Episode 37
Upgrade Your Mac Pro
Mar 28, 201330m
We're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.
Episode 38
Expand Your Network
Apr 4, 201345m
Make your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
Episode 39
Organize Your Cloud
Apr 11, 201315m
Your data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
Episode 40
Overclocking 101
Apr 17, 201324m
Get more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
Episode 41
Make Your Phone Into a Computer
Apr 25, 201325m
Did you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
Episode 42
Video Compression With Handbrake
May 2, 201320m
Learn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
Episode 43
Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt
May 9, 201319m
Find out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
Episode 44
Cameras 101
May 16, 201339m
ISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
Episode 45
Set up a Minecraft Server
May 23, 201326m
OMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
Episode 46
Make a Home Studio
May 30, 201335m
Ever wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
Episode 47
Calibrating Your TV
Jun 6, 201324m
If you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
Episode 48
Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S3
Jun 13, 201329m
Iyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
Episode 49
Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S3
Jun 20, 201326m
We're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
Episode 50
Encrypt Your Email With PGP
Jun 27, 201325m
Shannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
Episode 51
Digitizing Books
Jul 11, 201328m
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!
Episode 52
Setting Up a Blog
Jul 18, 201323m
Tired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
Episode 53
Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server
Jul 25, 201317m
OwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
Episode 54
How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone
Aug 1, 201313m
Burke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
Episode 55
Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote
Aug 8, 201325m
Get rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
Episode 56
Securing Your Smartphone
Aug 15, 201323m
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.
Episode 57
Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam
Aug 22, 201311m
You demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
Episode 58
Switching From iOS to Android
Aug 29, 201321m
If you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
Episode 59
Video Game Front Ends
Sep 5, 201322m
Today we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
Episode 60
Video Editing With an iPad
Sep 12, 201333m
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.