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My fancy iPad is pointless now

Posted on 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.

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AI is coming for your computer

Posted on 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.

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Extra antivirus is still overkill

Posted on May 5, 2026

Microsoft says you don’t need to pay for Windows antivirus. Not everyone agrees.

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Put your gadgets in their place

Posted on 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.

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My duplicate photo cleaner

Posted on April 21, 2026

After failing to find the duplicate photo cleaner of my dreams, I decided to just make one myself.

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Answering your tech questions again

Posted on April 14, 2026

What to do with an old Mac, whether the latest phones are worth buying, making a party photo album, and more.

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Fixing AirPods problems

Posted on April 7, 2026

Make your AirPods calls sound better with these tweaks.

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Should you be using built-in password managers?

Posted on 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.

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Try this instead of Google Chrome (maybe)

Posted on March 24, 2026

A great Google Chrome alternative that I’m nonetheless conflicted about.

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Help with picking a phone plan

Posted on March 17, 2026

Find the ideal plan for your needs and figure out what your old phone is worth.

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