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Learning to love Windows Task View

Posted on November 12, 2024

By rethinking my approach to Task View—and by taking advantage of some new Windows features—I’ve finally made a habit of using it in a way that saves time and helps me focus.

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Dealing with data brokers, Wi-Fi advice, and more tech Q&A

Posted on November 5, 2024

Even more of your tech questions answered.

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Apple Intelligence: A hype-free explainer

Posted on October 29, 2024

There’s a lot to keep track of, so I’m putting this together as much for you as I am for myself.

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I’m a paper note guy now

Posted on October 22, 2024

Usually I type my initial thoughts for these columns on a computer, but this week I wrote them in a paper notebook instead.

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Your new (old) internet homepage

Posted on October 15, 2024

With the right setup, RSS is still one of the most empowering ways to control your online content consumption.

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Should you not fully charge your phone?

Posted on October 8, 2024

Whether to deprive your phone of a full charge has become a topic of geeky debate.

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Android notifications, enhanced

Posted on October 1, 2024

A special guest column by JR Raphael of Android Intelligence.

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De-bloating the iPhone

Posted on September 24, 2024

When my new iPhone 16 Pro Max arrived on Friday, I saw it not just as another gadget to play with, but as motivation to clean house.

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Picking a new cellphone plan

Posted on September 17, 2024

How to pick an alternative carrier, and whether you should.

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I’m switching wireless carriers

Posted on September 10, 2024

While switching carriers used to require a leap of faith, now you can try before you buy.

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