

Series
Know How...
“Now that you know how...go do it!”
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 60 epS2 · 13 epS3 · 35 epS4 · 52 epS5 · 12 epS6 · 12 ep
Hosted by Iyaz Akhtar and Leo Laporte.
1Roll Your Own Cloud5 Jul 2012 · 29mAccess your files from anywhere, once you Know How to roll your own cloud.
2Jailbreaking and Rooting12 Jul 2012 · 40mAfter 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.
3Flash Your Router's Firmware19 Jul 2012 · 29mToday you'll be able to unleash the power of your router using DD-WRT. You'll know how to flash your router's firmware!
4Setting Up a Media Server26 Jul 2012 · 24mGet the know how to access your movies and music around the house by easily setting up a media server.
5Resurrect an Old PC With Linux2 Aug 2012 · 27mGet the know how to take your old PC and give it a new life.
6Make Your Tech Life More Secure9 Aug 2012 · 25mToday, Leo and Iyaz show you ways to keep your online stuff safer by making your tech life more secure.
7Soldering16 Aug 2012 · 26mSoldering is an essential skill to learn if you like to mess with hardware. Find out how to solder in today's episode!
8Portable Apps23 Aug 2012 · 34mPortable 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!
9Build a Virtual Machine30 Aug 2012 · 26mVirtual 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.
10Upgrade Your Retina MacBook Pro6 Sept 2012 · 26mUpgrading the SSD in the newest MacBook Pro is much easier than you think. Leo shows Iyaz how easy it is in this episode.
11Ditch Your Landline Phone13 Sept 2012 · 20mMake calls online instead of using your landline.
12Make Your Computer a DVR20 Sept 2012 · 32mToss out your DVR and save some money. Know how to make your PC record your favorite television shows and movies.
13Portable-ize Your Desktop PC27 Sept 2012 · 21mMake your desktop PC portable! Ryan Marsh guests to show off his desktop PC built into a case that he can take almost anywhere.
14Set Up a VPN4 Oct 2012 · 34mLet's set up a VPN to get two computers to talk to each other.
15To Build a PC11 Oct 2012 · 38mBuild your own PC! Find out how to pick components and put together your own custom machine.
16Staying Connected Without a Cell Phone18 Oct 2012 · 37mLive an Internet-connected life without a cell phone. Tom Merritt joins Iyaz to talk about how to go data-only!
17Get Free HDTV25 Oct 2012 · 22mGet 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!
18Make a Hackintosh!1 Nov 2012 · 37mRun OS X on your PC if you dare. We'll show you the best resources to use to create your own Hackintosh.
19Emergency Gadgets8 Nov 2012 · 24mPut your emergency kit together and don't forget the gadgets. Tom Merritt shows everyone what's in his ready bag!
20Make the Web Work for You15 Nov 2012 · 36mUse IFTTT to make the web work for you with guest co-host Tom Merritt!
21Arduino 10129 Nov 2012 · 22mGet started in physical electronics! Today you'll know how to program your first Arduino project.
22Back Up Your DVDs6 Dec 2012 · 29mToday, we're taking our DVDs and backing them up. Then we're going to play them on the AppleTV.
23Podcast 10113 Dec 2012 · 43mFind out everything you need to know to start your own podcast in today's episode.
24Fix Your Parents' Computer20 Dec 2012 · 23mWe've collected the tools, tricks, and tips that Leo and Iyaz found work best to fix an ailing machine.
25Best of 201227 Dec 2012 · 40mWe bring you the must Know How tips from 2012
26Get Fit With Tech3 Jan 2013 · 26mWe'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.
27Clean Up Your Music Library10 Jan 2013 · 24mMake your music library super clean. Find out how to add missing album art and all kinds of music data on today's episode!
28Child-Friendly Android17 Jan 2013 · 24mTired of sharing your phone with your kid? Today, you'll know how to customize a phone for your child!
29DIY Teleprompter24 Jan 2013 · 36mMake 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.
30Mount a TV31 Jan 2013 · 20mWall-mounting a television can be daunting, but we'll give you the know how to do it like a pro!
31Make a Raspberry Pi Media Center with XBMC14 Feb 2013 · 21mWe've got XBMC running on our Raspberry Pi. Find out how to install XBMC and how it performed in this episode!
32Make Windows 8 Act Like Windows 721 Feb 2013 · 23mWe'll show you a bunch of ways you can add functionality back to Windows 8.
33Ubuntu Touch on the Nexus 728 Feb 2013 · 20mInstall Ubuntu Touch, get a feel for it, and find out how to put your Nexus back to Android in this episode.
34Set Up Wireless Audio7 Mar 2013 · 30mTired of trying to listen to music from your phone's little speaker? Today you'll know how to set up wireless audio!
35Organize Your Photos14 Mar 2013 · 20mYou've got tons of photos everywhere! Find out the tricks and tips to collect and organize all of your pics.
36Simple Home Automation Using the Belkin WeMo21 Mar 2013 · 16mGet an intro to home automation using a Belkin WeMo connected to IFTTT!
37Upgrade Your Mac Pro28 Mar 2013 · 30mWe're going to do something Apple hasn't done in a long time - we're going to upgrade a Mac Pro.- 38Expand Your Network4 Apr 2013 · 45mMake your network reach new places! Russell Tammany gives us the know how to build a client bridge.
39Organize Your Cloud11 Apr 2013 · 15mYour data is all over the place in the cloud. Learn how you can find your cloud stuff from one location!
40Overclocking 10117 Apr 2013 · 24mGet more performance out of your PC. Ryan Shrout joins us on how you can overclock your computer.
41Make Your Phone Into a Computer25 Apr 2013 · 25mDid you know you could have a full PC in your pocket? Today, you'll know how to make your phone into your computer!
42Video Compression With Handbrake2 May 2013 · 20mLearn how to use the free, cross-platform video converter Handbrake to get the best results.
43Encrypt Your Data With TrueCrypt9 May 2013 · 19mFind out how to make sure no one but you can read your data using TrueCrypt.
44Cameras 10116 May 2013 · 39mISO? Aperture? Huh? Find out how to make the most of your digital camera in this episode.
45Set up a Minecraft Server23 May 2013 · 26mOMGcraft's Chad Johnson is here to show us how to set up a Minecraft server. It's easier than you think!
46Make a Home Studio30 May 2013 · 35mEver wanted to make your own shows or podcasts? Today, you'll know how to make a home studio!
47Calibrating Your TV6 Jun 2013 · 24mIf you own a TV, you should watch this episode. Today you'll know how to calibrate your TV!
48Backing Up & Rooting Your Samsung Galaxy S313 Jun 2013 · 29mIyaz puts his personal phone on the line. We'll back up then try to root a Samsung Galaxy S3.
49Loading ROMs on Your Samsung Galaxy S320 Jun 2013 · 26mWe're going to remove TouchWiz from this Galaxy S3. Today you'll know how to load ROMs on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
50Encrypt Your Email With PGP27 Jun 2013 · 25mShannon Morse came by to help us make our mail more secure. Find out how easy it is to encrypt your email using PGP.
51Digitizing Books11 Jul 2013 · 28mIf 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!
52Setting Up a Blog18 Jul 2013 · 23mTired of the weird changes to Twitter and Facebook? Today, you'll know how to set up your own blog.
53Installing OwnCloud to a Web Server25 Jul 2013 · 17mOwnCloud is an open source alternative to Dropbox. Find out how you can set it up in this episode!
54How to Fix a Cracked Touch Screen Phone1 Aug 2013 · 13mBurke McQuinn drops by to show us how to replace the glass on a smartphone.
55Make Your Phone Into A Universal Remote8 Aug 2013 · 25mGet rid of your physical remotes and control everything with your phone or tablet. See all your options in this episode!
56Securing Your Smartphone15 Aug 2013 · 23mTerrified that your phone may fall into the hands of evildoers? Today you'll know how to secure your phone in case you lose it.
57Turn Your Android Into a Spy Cam22 Aug 2013 · 11mYou demanded it! Today you'll know how to make your Android into a surveillance camera!
58Switching From iOS to Android29 Aug 2013 · 21mIf you've been curious about Android devices, it's easier to switch than you think. Shannon Morse comes by to help out.
59Video Game Front Ends5 Sept 2013 · 22mToday we're going to show you how to watch videos from your local network on your video game system.
60Video Editing With an iPad12 Sept 2013 · 33mIf 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.
Details
- First aired
- 5 Jul 2012
- Last aired
- 20 Dec 2018
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Episodes
- 184
Cast
Jason HowellSelf - Host- SSam MachkovechSelf - Host


















