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Prime Day's a dud so far

Prime Day’s a dud so far

June 23, 2026
Navigating an unusually weak Prime Day. Read more →

Get some Google storage back

Get some Google storage back

June 16, 2026
Easy ways to free up space in Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive. Read more →
Free up your phone's storage

Free up your phone’s storage

June 9, 2026
Use these tips to clear out unwanted apps, files, and photos. Read more →
My storage-saving rampage

My storage-saving rampage

June 2, 2026
Useful tools and clear steps to follow that can help reclaim storage space. Read more →

Treat AI like an unreliable witness

Treat AI like an unreliable witness

May 27, 2026
AI tools are capable of provide useful information, but you might need to grill them to get it.
My fancy iPad is pointless now

My fancy iPad is pointless now

May 19, 2026
After trying to replace my laptop with an iPad Pro, it turns out that what I really needed all along was a Mac.
AI is coming for your computer

AI is coming for your computer

May 12, 2026
While desktop AI apps can be helpful, they're also a way for AI companies to ingrain themselves more deeply into your life, in a way that brings some risk.
Extra antivirus is still overkill

Extra antivirus is still overkill

May 5, 2026
Microsoft says you don't need to pay for Windows antivirus. Not everyone agrees.
Put your gadgets in their place

Put your gadgets in their place

April 28, 2026
I was feeling overwhelmed by the assortment of laptops, tablets, and other gadgets accumulating around the house and finally decided to do something about it.
My duplicate photo cleaner

My duplicate photo cleaner

April 21, 2026
After failing to find the duplicate photo cleaner of my dreams, I decided to just make one myself.
Answering your tech questions again

Answering your tech questions again

April 14, 2026
What to do with an old Mac, whether the latest phones are worth buying, making a party photo album, and more.
Fixing AirPods problems

Fixing AirPods problems

April 7, 2026
Make your AirPods calls sound better with these tweaks.
Should you be using built-in password managers?

Should you be using built-in password managers?

March 31, 2026
The case against built-in password managers is weaker than it once was, even if I'm not going to start using them myself.
Try this instead of Google Chrome (maybe)

Try this instead of Google Chrome (maybe)

March 24, 2026
A great Google Chrome alternative that I'm nonetheless conflicted about.