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  • 11/10/2020: Intercoms everywhere

    Plus: New iOS tricks, the downside of small phones, and data storage deals galore If you ask me what are the best uses for smart speakers other than…

  • 11/3/2020: Sharing is caring

    Plus: Apple’s new bundles, tab-switching tools, and a smoother weather website If there’s one thing that huge tech companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon care about, it’s family.

  • 10/27/2020: How to pick a soundbar

    Plus: Google’s Fi phone deal, a multi-room music refresher, and great prices on portable storage Adding external speakers to your TV is one the best ways to improve…

  • 10/20/2020: “Unlimited” data plans compared

    Plus: Apple’s new iPhones, fighting fake Amazon reviews, and a search engine for hums It’s a great time of the year to switch wireless carriers.

  • 10/13/2020: My most-improved gadget

    Plus: Prime Day deals, Microsoft’s easy rebates, and Apple’s next big event Over the last year, the Echo Auto has evolved from one of my most-despised gadgets into…

  • 10/6/2020: A tale of two sleep trackers

    Plus: Google’s new gear, Facebook-free birthday reminders, and an epic score for work Not to boast or anything, but I’ve been sleeping pretty well this past week.

  • 9/29/2020: Theming your phone

    Plus: Amazon’s new gear, more fun with iOS widgets, and mobile PDFs made easier After hearing about how all the cool kids are customizing the look of their…

  • 9/22/2020: Must-try iOS 14 tricks

    Plus: Apple’s new gear, IFTTT’s ugly upgrade, and battery preservation tricks iOS 14 feels like Apple’s most substantial software update in years, in large part because it makes…

  • 9/15/2020: An obscure but awesome Google Photos trick

    Plus: Answer calls with Alexa, Android’s big update, and Poolside’s “cellular” app As a fan of Google Photos, I’m always happy to have my pictures show up in…

  • 9/8/2020: The music you’ve been missing

    Plus: Simplified scheduling, Samsung device deals, and a trip back in music time Look around, and you’ll find lots of unsung musical apps and tools for putting you…