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10/25/2022: The fun way to pick an iPad

Posted on October 25, 2022

With the introduction of new iPads, figuring out which Apple tablet to get has gotten more complicated.

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10/18/2022: Giving up on Google Assistant

Posted on October 18, 2022

Over time I’ve become more frustrated with Google Assistant and more impressed with Alexa, to the point that favoring Amazon’s assistant made sense.

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10/11/2022: Hidden Apple Watch tricks

Posted on October 11, 2022

For such a diminutive device, the Apple Watch offers a surprising number of hidden features.

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10/4/2022: The best use for an old tablet

Posted on October 4, 2022

While doing some office cleaning a few weeks ago, I dusted off my Nexus 7 tablet from 2012, connected it to my Google Photos account, and turned it into a desktop photo frame using Android’s built-in screensaver mode.

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9/28/2022: Windows 11 isn’t worth it yet

Posted on September 28, 2022

Having upgraded my travel laptop soon after the initial launch, Windows 11 still hasn’t made a strong enough case for using it on my desktop.

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9/20/2022: Amazon scams to avoid

Posted on September 20, 2022

Amazon’s online storefront allows anyone to sell pretty much anything. But that’s not always for the best.

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9/13/2022: How to pick a data plan

Posted on September 13, 2022

We’ve just entered new iPhone season, which means it’s once again an ideal time to reevaluate your wireless carrier.

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9/7/2022: An extra-efficient home screen

Posted on September 7, 2022

It’s not everyday that you come across something that changes how you use your phone. But that’s how I’ve been feeling about Action Launcher, an alternative home screen for Android that’s all about efficiency.

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8/30/2022: Clean up your contacts

Posted on August 30, 2022

Keep your contacts safe no matter what happens to your phone or the SIM card inside it.

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8/23/2022: Unlock your phone, already

Posted on August 23, 2022

Unlocking your phone means opening it up to use with any wireless carrier, beyond the one that initially sold you the phone. I wish I’d done it sooner.

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