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Free alternatives to expensive apps
October 6, 2026
What to use instead of Word, Photoshop, and more. Read more →
A wild new way to protect your personal info
September 29, 2026
Here's what happened when I used AI to wipe my personal info from the internet. Read more →
Big changes for Siri
September 23, 2026
Siri is good now, but it also takes getting used to. Read more →
What a free iPhone will cost you
September 15, 2026
While the big carriers love to yell about getting a new iPhone "on us," they tend to bury important details in the fine print. Read more →
How Jeremy Caplan plans his day
June 30, 2026
The apps and gadgets that carry a CUNY journalism professor through his day.
Get some Google storage back
June 16, 2026
Easy ways to free up space in Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive.
Free up your phone’s storage
June 9, 2026
Use these tips to clear out unwanted apps, files, and photos.
My storage-saving rampage
June 2, 2026
Useful tools and clear steps to follow that can help reclaim storage space.
Treat AI like an unreliable witness
May 27, 2026
AI tools are capable of provide useful information, but you might need to grill them to get it.
My fancy iPad is pointless now
May 19, 2026
After trying to replace my laptop with an iPad Pro, it turns out that what I really needed all along was a Mac.
AI is coming for your computer
May 12, 2026
While desktop AI apps can be helpful, they're also a way for AI companies to ingrain themselves more deeply into your life, in a way that brings some risk.
Extra antivirus is still overkill
May 5, 2026
Microsoft says you don't need to pay for Windows antivirus. Not everyone agrees.
Put your gadgets in their place
April 28, 2026
I was feeling overwhelmed by the assortment of laptops, tablets, and other gadgets accumulating around the house and finally decided to do something about it.
