How to make techie get conversation going (5,3,3)
I believe the answer is:
break the ice
'get conversation going' is the definition.
(to break the ice is to start a conversation)
'how to make techie' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
an anagram of 'techie' is 'theice' which is located in the answer.
The remaining letters 'break' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
(Other definitions for break the ice that I've seen before include "Overcome formality" , "Relieve shyness between strangers" , "Get social rapport going" , "Make people feel more relaxed when meeting for the first time" , "Overcome initial social awkwardness" .)