7/23/2018: Straight talk on smart lighting
Plus: New MacBooks, a cheaper Surface, and an essential iPhone navigation trick
Every once in a while, I get an urge to connect more of my house’s lighting to the internet.
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7/9/2018: How to travel like a techie
Plus: Gmail privacy fears, Android texting from your PC, and Prime Day preview deals
Although you certainly don’t need technology to make the most of your travels, the right apps and gadgets can help everything go smoothly.
6/25/2018: Making sense of “unlimited” data plans
Plus: Alexa and Google Assistant get conversational, Macbook keyboard woes, and cheap Bluetooth trackers
The word “unlimited” is supposed to mean one thing–no limits–but you wouldn’t know it when shopping for wireless data plans.
6/11/2018: Apple’s latest moves
Plus: Ultra-cheap security cameras, iMessage in the cloud, and a handy tablet stand
One thing I’ve always tried to do as a tech user is avoid getting stuck with any particular company.
5/29/2018: Do you really need a password manager?
Plus: Google’s new storage plans, Alexa eavesdropping fears, and a better way to use iTunes.
You know the old saying: The only certainties in life are death, taxes, and having to change your password on a website that got hacked.
5/14/2018: Google Assistant’s new skills
Plus: Alexa for kids, better web browsing, and fun with disposable email.
Google brought quite a demo to its annual I/O developers conference last week.