EV range anxiety is real, but is it based on reality?
Like many electric vehicle owners, I have range anxiety. It rarely keeps me up at night, but it does occupy my thoughts before and during road trips like the one …
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Apple unveils new iPhones, ditches Lightning connector
As it does every year around this time, Apple, on Tuesday, announced new products, including its iPhone 15 models and updates to its Apple Watch. In a slick video presentation, …
Cleaning up your internet browser
My computer’s internet browser is, by far, the program that I use the most. That’s not the case with my mobile device, because so many of the services I use …
Larry Magid: Managing privacy on Facebook
There’s an old saying, “Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody seems to do anything about it.” The same could be said about Facebook privacy, but unlike the weather, there …
Google simplifies controlling your information
Have you ever searched for your personal information on Google? You might be shocked by what you find. I’m not just talking about your name – just about everyone Googles …
Backing up is not hard to do
The most tragic consequence of the recent Maui fires is, of course, loss of life. There was also horrific property loss. What you don’t hear much about on the news …
The Importance of Courtesy when Using Technology
Tech is all around us which is mostly good, but it can also lead to some not-so-good social interactions. It’s bad enough when someone’s phone rings during a meeting or …
Considerations for Back-to-School Devices and Policies
Even though it’s only early August, many families are on the verge of sending their kids back to school. That’s a major change from when I was a kid, when …
Google Makes a Strong Comeback with the Introduction of the Pixel Tablet
I was in the room in 2010 when Steve Jobs introduced the Apple iPad, and ever since then, Apple has pretty much dominated the tablet market. There has been competition …
Affordable Outdoor Speakers for Budget-Friendly Listening
My wife, Patti, likes to listen to music while she gardens in the backyard. She can listen through her phone’s speakers, but even though modern smartphone speakers have gotten better, …