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Wed Nov 25, 2020 14:25-PST: Black Friday 2020: The best tech deals at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Newegg, and more
Wed Nov 25, 2020 07:09-PST: Report: Apple’s 2021 roadmap might be its most ambitious yet
Wed Nov 25, 2020 05:00-PST: Apple ID adds recovery key option, but it’s not yet ready for you to use
Wed Nov 25, 2020 04:00-PST: How to fix the M1 Mac’s most disappointing feature: iOS apps on the Mac
Wed Nov 25, 2020 03:30-PST: 10 must-have apps for your new Apple Watch
Wed Nov 25, 2020 03:00-PST: Ring Mailbox Sensor Review: With this gadget, the postman needn’t ring at all
Wed Nov 25, 2020 03:00-PST: Apple HomePod Mini review: Apple’s $99 smart speaker needs to be either better or cheaper
Tue Nov 24, 2020 13:38-PST: The best Black Friday deals for streaming and cord-cutting
Tue Nov 24, 2020 05:00-PST: How to fix your network when you see ‘Another device is using your IP address’
Tue Nov 24, 2020 04:00-PST: Apple M1 Macs: What you need to know about buying a new Mac with Apple silicon
Tue Nov 24, 2020 03:15-PST: Unrole models: The loudest developers aren’t always the best
Tue Nov 24, 2020 03:00-PST: Reolink Argus 2E review: An affordable security cam with all the essentials
Tue Nov 24, 2020 03:00-PST: 12 movies to stream and be thankful for this Thanksgiving
Mon Nov 23, 2020 07:15-PST: Apple’s Black Friday sale starts Friday, but nothing new is discounted
Mon Nov 23, 2020 05:00-PST: How to turn your phone hotspot into a home broadband network
Mon Nov 23, 2020 04:00-PST: Imagining the possibilities with Apple silicon
Mon Nov 23, 2020 04:00-PST: Samsung The Frame 4K UHD TV review: Refining the art of wall-art TV
Sun Nov 22, 2020 06:50-PST: With M1 Macs, memory just isn't what it used to be
Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:39-PST: macOS Big Sur: Guides, how-tos, tips, and everything you need to know about Apple's new Mac OS
Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:44-PST: Best USB-C power adapters for the iPhone 12: How to shop and what to buy

Tips for setting up a new iPhone
If you recently got a new iPhone 12, or are planning to get one, this MacWorld article has tips on making a smooth transition from your old phone. If you typically get a new one every few years, then these tips are a helpful review. • MacWorld > “Did you just get your iPhone 12 [Continue reading]
Multiple monitors for work-at-home
What with stay-at-home and work-from-home, I found this PC World article interesting. I talked with a friend over the weekend about using an external monitor with his notebook PC. He’d brought a 27″ monitor home from his employer’s office, and wanted to place multiple Office documents on separate screens. Note that the article considers 2K [Continue reading]
The chips that power your personal computer – Intel’s overview
Holy electron beams, Batman! Chips on a reel, eh. Ever wonder about how computer chips (microprocessors) that power your personal computer are made? Well, if you’re curious for a high level overview, this PC World article includes a YouTube video by Intel (below) and some additional manufacturing videos for other products. PC World > “This [Continue reading]
Is Windows 10’s built-in security all the free you need?
Here’s an update to a topic discussed in my January 31, 2019, post “Best PC anti-virus — free or not” and whether Microsoft Windows 10’s built-in Windows Defender is adequate for many PC users. PC World > “Windows Security review: There are better options, but not for the ‘price’” – Windows Security (nee Windows Defender) [Continue reading]
iPhone security best practices
Forbes > How To Secure Your iPhone: 12 Experts Reveal 26 Essential Security Tips by Davey Winder, Senior Contributor, Cybersecurity (Nov 1, 2019) Just because you’ve invested in a smartphone that isn’t exposed to quite the same degree of malware and exploit issues as an Android device, that doesn’t mean you can safely ignore good [Continue reading]
Best Mac anti-virus program?
MacWorld > Best antivirus for Mac: Protect yourself from malicious software by Glenn Fleishman, Senior Contributor, Macworld (Nov 12, 2019) If you’re concerned about protection against malware on your Apple Mac computer, here’re some notes from MacWorld’s latest reviews. Summary Best overall antivirus software – Sophos Home Premium for Mac Best free antivirus software – Avast [Continue reading]
Best antivirus protection for Windows 10
UPDATE OCTOBER 19, 2019: “The best antivirus protection of 2019 for Windows 10 – Your PC needs protection against malware, and free antivirus software may be enough. Here’s the best antivirus protection to get for Windows 10, and what’s worth paying extra for” by Clifford Colby (October 19, 2019). CNET’s “best” recommendations stand from last [Continue reading]
Best PC anti-virus — free or not
I’ve written previously about PC anti-virus / PC security programs. Annual PC World reports. Both free and paid (subscription) products. The best? Well, this recent PC World article “Recent antivirus tests are bad news for paid security suites” (January 30, 2019) has an interesting take on the question and the status of free options. Paid [Continue reading]
Lookalike web page addresses
Ever mistype a Web page address? Mistype the URL? Like typing “Gogle” instead of “Google.” Ever click a result from a Google search that looked like the site you wanted but took you to something else? With maybe some scary ads? Well, these two articles (links below) are a reminder about this common way criminals [Continue reading]

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