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Plus: Work faster in Windows, help your local bookstore, and save on smartwatches Zoom’s rapid evolution from video chat hero to privacy and security villain was inevitable.

Plus: Turn your phone into a webcam, other new iOS goodies, and an Android phone for cheap Last week, the iPad became a lot more laptop-like.

Plus: Another conference call trick, Apple’s new iPads, and a big list of free stuff This week, I’d like to offer some cautious praise for an app that…

Plus: Easy YouTube downloads, Apple Store closures, and deals on wireless service Even if your work isn’t demanding it, a little more face-to-face interaction could help ward off…

Plus: Text-to-speech for websites, Alexa’s new tricks, and extra-cheap hard drives Here are some of the ways you can make the most of a Google Home music setup,…

Plus: Avoiding Apple News upsells, Pixel’s new tricks, and a Raspberry Pi price drop Fair warning: This week’s topic is on the nerdy side, but I’m hoping it’ll…

Plus: A multitasking power tool for Windows, updates on Office and Google Docs, and nice prices on mesh routers Let me begin this week’s newsletter with a confession:…

Plus: Gmail’s new attachments, Samsung’s new phones, and payback for robocalls When you’re shopping for a hotel, rental car, or flight online, you might think that whatever travel…

Plus: Quick toggles for Mac and PC, Instagram’s unfollow advice, and cheap Jabra earbuds If you’d like to join me in getting off the Gmail payment treadmill, here’s…

Plus: Stop Facebook from following you, make podcasts sound better, and get a great mouse for less After switching from a Pixel 2 XL to a gently-used iPhone…