Rich shared his Favorite Apps of 2024.

Diane wants to be able to access her home WiFi from other places. Rich mentioned a startup called CleverFi that’s working on something like this.

Spencer in Charlotte wants to force a Windows 11 installation. Mentioned: help page

ChatGPT now has an 800 number to call to talk to their AI chatbot.

ChatGPT has opened its real-time web search feature to all users.

Lito asks where is the promised Instagram recommendations reset? Look for it under Profile > Menu > Content Preferences

Amazon Fire TV has added accessibility features, including Dual Audio and expanded hearing aid compatibility.

Kirk in Llano, CA needs help retrieving JPEG’s from his Google Account, which he can’t access. Mentioned: Google Account Recovery

Daniel in Granada Hills says he’s thankful for SlickDeals.

📱 Marsha Collier, author of Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies, will join to share tips from her new book, including tools like Reading Mode to make life easier for Android users.

An emailer asks how to lock the camera on the iPhone so it can’t be activated remotely. Rich doesn’t know a way to do this but you can manage access by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera and turning off access for any or all apps. Pixel lets you turn off the camera access systemwide.

Monica asks if AI can write her will.

Craig writes in and asks how to watch Alaska the Last Frontier for under $10 a month because he doesn’t want to pay $100 for cable. Rich mentioned searching Google to see where it’s streaming and Reel Good and Just Watch apps.

Mark in LA wants to know if the translating earbuds are any good.

Rich tried a massage from a robot.

🧠 Mind over Tech founder Jonathan Garner explains how to develop a healthier relationship with technology while maximizing its benefits in our professional lives. Book: Your Best Digital Life

David wrote in to share a helpful cross-platform app called LocalSend, which lets you exchange files across devices on the same network. Rich mentioned PairDrop.net, which is similar and web-based.

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Rich shared his <a href="https://richontech.tv/p/my-favorite-apps-of-2024">Favorite Apps of 2024</a>.
Diane wants to be able to access her home WiFi from other places. Rich mentioned a startup called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cleverfi.com/">CleverFi</a>&nbsp;that&rsquo;s working on something like this.
Spencer in Charlotte wants to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theverge.com/22715331/how-to-install-windows-11-unsupported-cpu-intel-amd-registry-regedit">force</a>&nbsp;a Windows 11 installation. Mentioned:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11">help page</a>
ChatGPT now has an&nbsp;<a href="https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10193193-1-800-chatgpt-calling-and-messaging-chatgpt-with-your-phone">800 number</a>&nbsp;to call to talk to their AI chatbot.
ChatGPT has&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-search/">opened</a>&nbsp;its real-time web search feature to all users.
Lito asks where is the promised Instagram recommendations&nbsp;<a href="https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/reset-instagram-content-suggestions">reset</a>? Look for it under Profile &gt; Menu &gt; Content Preferences
Amazon Fire TV has added&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-fire-tv-accessibility-asha-dual-audio">accessibility</a>&nbsp;features, including Dual Audio and expanded hearing aid compatibility.
Kirk in Llano, CA needs help retrieving JPEG&rsquo;s from his Google Account, which he can&rsquo;t access. Mentioned:&nbsp;<a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/7299973?hl=en">Google Account Recovery</a>
Daniel in Granada Hills says he&rsquo;s thankful for&nbsp;<a href="https://slickdeals.net/">SlickDeals</a>.
📱 Marsha Collier, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3ZGH79c">Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies</a>, will join to share tips from her new book, including tools like Reading Mode to make life easier for Android users.
An emailer asks how to lock the camera on the iPhone so it can&rsquo;t be activated remotely. Rich doesn&rsquo;t know a way to do this but you can manage access by going to Settings &gt; Privacy &amp; Security &gt; Camera and turning off access for any or all apps. Pixel lets you&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn6V57JP2ic">turn off the camera access systemwide</a>.
Monica asks if AI can write her will.
Craig writes in and asks how to watch Alaska the Last Frontier for under $10 a month because he doesn&rsquo;t want to pay $100 for cable. Rich mentioned searching Google to see where it&rsquo;s streaming and&nbsp;<a href="https://reelgood.com/">Reel Good</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justwatch.com/">Just Watch</a>&nbsp;apps.
Mark in LA wants to know if the translating earbuds are any good.
Rich&nbsp;<a href="https://ktla.com/news/local-news/i-tried-the-robot-massage-and-heres-how-it-compares/">tried</a>&nbsp;a massage from a robot.
🧠&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mindovertech.com/">Mind over Tech</a>&nbsp;founder Jonathan Garner explains how to develop a healthier relationship with technology while maximizing its benefits in our professional lives. Book:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3ZS2vbJ">Your Best Digital Life</a>
David wrote in to share a helpful cross-platform app called&nbsp;<a href="https://localsend.org/">LocalSend</a>, which lets you exchange files across devices on the same network. Rich mentioned&nbsp;<a href="https://pairdrop.net/">PairDrop.net</a>, which is similar and web-based.
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Rich's Favorite Apps 2024, Android Tips, and Can AI Write Your Will?

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