Save money on home internet, removing hidden PC malware & choosing the right TV antenna (189, August 29, 2026)

Rich talked about shopping around for high-speed internet and shared tools and tips to help you find a better plan, faster speeds or a lower price.

Apple has set September 9 for its next big event, where we’re expecting to see the new iPhone 18 Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Matthew is having issues with his Sonos speakers disappearing and not showing up in the Sonos app.

Mike in the South Bay runs a small IT company and says he’s seeing fake invitation scams that can secretly install remote-access software on computers. He found that an app called Uninstalr can successfully detect and remove it. TechSpot article

Shelly is wondering if she should sign up for Guardio. Rich says the service asks for a lot of access to your accounts, and many of its protections can be handled on your own. He recommends turning on Chrome’s Enhanced Safe Browsing, avoiding suspicious links and phone numbers in unsolicited messages, and freezing your credit.

Gary in Laguna Niguel wants to know if his prepaid T-Mobile plan supports satellite connectivity on his Samsung Galaxy A54.

Rich mentioned Cord Cutter Weekly’s big list of streaming deals to help you save on your favorite services.

Michael asked about the Glide smart cane for people who are blind or have low vision. Rich also mentioned the WeWALK smart cane and the Oko app and CSUN Assistive Tech Conference exhibitor list.

NFL has a tool that tells you where you can watch every game called NFL Ways to Watch.

Chandler Hatton of Fairphone will discuss the company’s first phone sold directly in the U.S. and why it is designed to be repairable.

Rich mentioned a Samsung Messages clone beind devleoped by an independent developer called Messages by OzarksMade.

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