I am always on my phone. I know you are, too. In fact, stats show that we are on our devices at least 3 hours a day. My fingers, hands and wrists are increasingly agitated because of this. [...]
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Apple’s HomePod Tops In Sound, Short in Matching Alexa’s and Google’s Smarts
Apple's debut smart speaker - dubbed the HomePod - unwraps Friday. Even for music lovers, this isn’t the Apple product for everyone. Front page news: Tomorrow, Apple throws its name in the smart speaker game, unveiling its rival product to the Sonos One, [...]
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Is Your Privacy at Risk with the Facial Recognition Features in the New iPhone X?
Apple sees its future in your face. The new iPhone X release features facial recognition technology that takes your selfies to a new level. The future of tech is banking on your face. What’s the catch? Your privacy, of course. Apple's [...]
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3 Tips to Manage and Organize Digital Photos More Effectively
One of the biggest challenges for busy people is to actively manage and organize the (thousands of!) digital photos and videos stored on your phone, tablet and other devices. We all know how crisis-inducing those alerts about storage limits being [...]
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Amazon’s Alexa Now Has Over 10k Tricks – Some of Alexa’s Best Skills
Amazon announces Alexa has over 10,000 skills available. Do you have the top ones? I hand pick some of Alexa's best skills for life, work and play. My quick take: Last week, my piece on kid-friendly Alexa’s skills was so well-received by [...]
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Alexa Skills Your Kids and Family Will Love
Did you know Alexa can play math games and read bedtime stories to your kiddos? I tested some of the most popular, kid-friendly Alexa skills that will keep your entire family entertained for hours. Alexa isn't just about the music. My [...]
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How to Spot Fake News Online, So You Can Avoid It
Fake news has found its place in the headlines for creating shockwaves. How you can sort fact from fake and protect yourself from bogus information sources to stay sane and safe online. Front page news: From the Pope supporting one Presidential candidate [...]
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10 Tips for Creating Strong Passwords and Staying Cyber Safe
Create a better, badder password. Why do you spend more time counting your steps than on creating a strong password? My guide with 10 tips to creating a strong password. My passionate take on passwords: While I was over at a girlfriend’s [...]
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Escape Black Friday Lines with Google’s Real-Time Crowd Info
Google is your best ally this Black Friday, helping you to beat the holiday crowds with new data that tells you just how crowded your favorite stores are using real-time info. Shorter lines make for a merrier holiday. Front page news: Google [...]
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Waze App Now Finds You The Best Parking Spot, Too
All praise Waze! Its updated “Where to Park” feature drives you directly to that primo parking spot closest to your destination. It’s not about the journey, but about your parking spot, as every driver knows! My Quick Take: My love for Waze [...]
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