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Roundup of Cool iPhone 5 Cases

Looking for a better iPhone case? I know you are. And here are three really slick options that you probably haven't seen:

Now if only they had an iPhone case that let me fold the phone up to the size of a coin...

Question answered on May 21, 2013 at 05:02 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: Microsoft Surface RT, Acer Iconia W5


I compare three very different tablets, the Apple iPad 3, the Microsoft Surface RT and the Acer Iconia W5 and find that the iPad's a bit overpriced in the market, the Acer's design is intriguing, but the Surface is really the best non-iPad tablet I've seen, and if you're a Windows user, it's a home run (even though it runs Windows 8 RT).

Question answered on April 8, 2013 at 11:05 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: Forus U2 Smartphone / iPhone call recorder


My review of the tiny but powerful Forus U2 smartphone audio recording device, I find it to be quite helpful for those situations when it's useful to have a recording of a phone call or conference, but a bit expensive at $130.

Tip: If you buy it through TelephoneCallRecorder.com you can use discount code "Dave" and save an instant $20. That's a nice deal!

Question answered on April 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM :: Comments to date: 0

BlueAnt Ribbon - Audio Bluetooth Device Review

Tired of being leashed to your smartphone or computer because you want to use audio devices like headphones or earbud / microphones? Check out the BlueAnt and its "Ribbon" adapter. Small, simple, and surprisingly useful...

Question answered on March 5, 2013 at 10:25 AM :: Comments to date: 1

iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Review: Apple and Zaggfolio

In which I review and discuss both the Apple Wireless Keyboard and the Zagg Zaggfolio bluetooth keyboard for the iPad and find pros and cons to each when comparing them to a MacBook Air or Ultrabook. What's best for you? Well, that depends...

Question answered on February 16, 2013 at 10:39 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Damson Audio Twist Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

My review of the slick Damson Audio "Twist" portable bluetooth speaker and I really like it. The only wrinkle? It's not yet available in the US for sale, just the UK. But watch the video, you'll learn the scoop!

Question answered on February 6, 2013 at 10:41 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Review of the Fellowes 73Ci paper shredder -- #FellowesInc

This post brought to you by Fellowes. All opinions are 100% mine.

I review the fancy Fellowes 73Ci jam-free paper shredder and am impressed with what I find, especially the SafeSense technology that ensures little fingers can't get injured if they're busy trying to feed paper into the shredder. I also talk briefly about why everyone should have a shredder to protect their financial records and identity by shredding bills and other documents prior to discarding them.

Key features of the 73Ci:

  • 100% Jam Proof
  • Energy Saving System
  • SafeSense Technology
  • Capacitive touch screen controls
  • Cross-cut technology

Learn more about the Fellowes 73Ci. It retails for $199.00.

 

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Question answered on February 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Doxie Go Portable Scanner Review


In which I review the 600dpi Doxie Go portable scanner solution and finds it quite capable and potentially useful for a wide range of hobbyists, students and professionals. Check it out!

Question answered on January 28, 2013 at 05:06 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Facebook Privacy Update with Dave Taylor


Dave Taylor updates you on the latest privacy settings on Facebook and why you need to pay attention and make sure they're exactly what you want for your own privacy and security.

Tip: watch it in full screen mode so you can see exactly what I'm doing on Facebook!

Question answered on January 24, 2013 at 09:44 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Review: Sound+Sleep System


Dave Taylor reviews the slick Sound+Sleep sound therapy systems that generate super high quality environmental loops to help you drift off to sleep and stay deep asleep, even in noisy environments. Two devices are reviewed: the Sound+Sleep basic unit and the Nomad travel device. Verdict: Very cool. With one reservation...

Question answered on November 26, 2012 at 11:03 AM :: Comments to date: 0

iHome iP76 color-changing iPod bluetooth dock review

Dave Taylor reviews the cool iHome iP76 color changing bluetooth iPod / iPhone dock and really likes what he says. It's even fun in the dark, as he demonstrates, to the chagrin of his teen daughter.

Question answered on September 6, 2012 at 10:49 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ Secure USB Flash Drive

Dave reviews the slick Kingston Technology 16GB DataTraveler Locker+ G2 encrypted secure USB "thumb" drive and really likes what he finds. If you're worried about the security of the data on your own portable drive, this is a good solution at a very competitive price. Watch it to learn more...

Question answered on August 24, 2012 at 09:37 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Review: Geneva XS portable bluetooth speaker

Dave Taylor of http://www.AskDaveTaylor.com/ reviews the expensive, but great sounding Geneva XS portable bluetooth speaker. But there are fatal flaws that make it a questionable purchase. What are they? Watch the video, you'll find out!

Question answered on August 7, 2012 at 11:45 AM :: Comments to date: 1

Review: Dyson DC39 Vacuum Cleaner

Gadget expert Dave Taylor reviews the expensive, but darn cool, Dyson DC39 vacuum cleaner. And he likes it! Check it out, and see Dave vacuum his living room. How exciting is that?

Question answered on July 6, 2012 at 01:57 PM :: Comments to date: 3

Video Review: ScreenFlow for Mac

Dave Taylor reviews and demonstrates the powerful Mac screen capture and editing program ScreenFlow, including demonstrating step-by-step exactly how to turn a boring screen recording into a visually interesting sequence.

You can also see the video I created within this review on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc5kMqFhZ3o.

Question answered on July 5, 2012 at 08:20 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Change Your Mac Desktop Wallpaper

Tech expert Dave Taylor shows you how to find cool wallpaper images with Google Image Search, then with a couple of additional mouseclicks set that image as your desktop wallpaper on your Mac OS X system. Fast, easy, fun. Video is also a demonstration of how to use Telestream's Screenflow to produce attractive video captures with call-outs and more.

TIP: Pick the highest HD resolution, then watch this in full-screen mode.

Question answered on June 29, 2012 at 08:40 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Use TrackVia for shared spreadsheets? Here's how...

Dave Taylor shows how easy it is to use TrackVia's custom web applications to solve the problem of shared scheduling at his coworking space.

Question answered on June 8, 2012 at 09:29 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Power Toothbrush with SmartGuide

Tech expert Dave Taylor not only reviews the slick Oral-B Smart 5000 power toothbrush, but shows you how to use it too, with this entertaining and informative video. If you're not happy with the state of your own teeth, this Oral-B toothbrush with SmartGuide might be just what you need. Check it out!

Question answered on May 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: The Skooba Design V.3 Tablet Messenger Bag

Dave Taylor of http://www.AskDaveTaylor.com/ reviews the Skooba Design Tablet (iPad) V.3 Messenger Bag. There's lots to like about it too. Oh, and stay alert, see if you can spot his cat lurking in the background!

Question answered on May 18, 2012 at 02:25 PM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Put a Skin or Sticker on your Apple iPad

You've seen people with skins or stickers on the back of their Apple iPad devices. Looks tricky to put them on, doesn't it? In this video I'll show you step by step how I put a cool SkinIt sticker on the back of my new iPad! Video by Dave Taylor of AskDaveTaylor.com

Question answered on March 20, 2012 at 02:01 PM :: Comments to date: 3

Kingston Technology SSD drives for 2012

An interview with Kingston Technology's Mike Mohney: Senior Technology Manager about the new line of SSD solid state drives from Kingston to be released in 2012. Interview conducted at CES by Dave Taylor of AskDaveTaylor.com

Question answered on March 13, 2012 at 02:34 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Kingston Technology Data Traveler & Interview with David Leong

Kingston Technology head of PR David Leong sits down with Dave Taylor to talk about the company and its new USB Data Traveler device. Recorded at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 2012.

Question answered on March 9, 2012 at 08:14 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: Dyson DC39 Vacuum Cleaner

Gadget expert Dave Taylor reviews the expensive, but darn cool, Dyson DC39 vacuum cleaner. And he likes it! Check it out, and see Dave vacuum his living room. How exciting is that?

Question answered on July 6, 2012 at 01:57 PM :: Comments to date: 3

Video Review: ScreenFlow for Mac

Dave Taylor reviews and demonstrates the powerful Mac screen capture and editing program ScreenFlow, including demonstrating step-by-step exactly how to turn a boring screen recording into a visually interesting sequence.

You can also see the video I created within this review on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc5kMqFhZ3o.

Question answered on July 5, 2012 at 08:20 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Change Your Mac Desktop Wallpaper

Tech expert Dave Taylor shows you how to find cool wallpaper images with Google Image Search, then with a couple of additional mouseclicks set that image as your desktop wallpaper on your Mac OS X system. Fast, easy, fun. Video is also a demonstration of how to use Telestream's Screenflow to produce attractive video captures with call-outs and more.

TIP: Pick the highest HD resolution, then watch this in full-screen mode.

Question answered on June 29, 2012 at 08:40 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Use TrackVia for shared spreadsheets? Here's how...

Dave Taylor shows how easy it is to use TrackVia's custom web applications to solve the problem of shared scheduling at his coworking space.

Question answered on June 8, 2012 at 09:29 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Power Toothbrush with SmartGuide

Tech expert Dave Taylor not only reviews the slick Oral-B Smart 5000 power toothbrush, but shows you how to use it too, with this entertaining and informative video. If you're not happy with the state of your own teeth, this Oral-B toothbrush with SmartGuide might be just what you need. Check it out!

Question answered on May 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Review: The Skooba Design V.3 Tablet Messenger Bag

Dave Taylor of http://www.AskDaveTaylor.com/ reviews the Skooba Design Tablet (iPad) V.3 Messenger Bag. There's lots to like about it too. Oh, and stay alert, see if you can spot his cat lurking in the background!

Question answered on May 18, 2012 at 02:25 PM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Put a Skin or Sticker on your Apple iPad

You've seen people with skins or stickers on the back of their Apple iPad devices. Looks tricky to put them on, doesn't it? In this video I'll show you step by step how I put a cool SkinIt sticker on the back of my new iPad! Video by Dave Taylor of AskDaveTaylor.com

Question answered on March 20, 2012 at 02:01 PM :: Comments to date: 3

Kingston Technology SSD drives for 2012

An interview with Kingston Technology's Mike Mohney: Senior Technology Manager about the new line of SSD solid state drives from Kingston to be released in 2012. Interview conducted at CES by Dave Taylor of AskDaveTaylor.com

Question answered on March 13, 2012 at 02:34 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Kingston Technology Data Traveler & Interview with David Leong

Kingston Technology head of PR David Leong sits down with Dave Taylor to talk about the company and its new USB Data Traveler device. Recorded at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 2012.

Question answered on March 9, 2012 at 08:14 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Video Tour of the National Renewable Energy Lab

NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. This video tour is inspired by a tour taken in February, 2012.

Question answered on February 23, 2012 at 02:44 PM :: Comments to date: 0

Introduction to Google Docs Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets aren't just for accountants and business folk, they're actually quite useful for everyone, and with the free, web-based Google Docs spreadsheet tool, they're easy to create too. In this short video, tech expert Dave Taylor will show you some of the basics of adding columns and rows, rearranging content and customizing the appearance of your spreadsheet, all without downloading a single file. It's easy!

Keywords: spreadsheets, microsoft excel, apple numbers, google docs, google spreadsheets

Question answered on February 7, 2012 at 12:44 PM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Create a Video Greeting on your Mac

Instead of creating a holiday greeting letter, use this how-to video to create a video greeting for friends and family on your Mac OS X system. It's fun and easy.

Keywords: holiday, letter, video, mac, how-to, Macintosh, Christmas, Computer, Tutorial

Question answered on November 30, 2011 at 10:50 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Create a Video Greeting Card on your PC

Instead of creating a written holiday letter, use this how-to video to create a video greeting for family and friends.

Keywords: PC, how-to, computer, tutorial, movie-maker, windows, holiday, greeting

Question answered on November 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine by DeLonghi

Tired of paying Starbucks prices for a latte? DeLonghi has a terrific in-home coffee machine, the Nescafé Dulce Gusto, and for about $1 you can have cappuccino, lattes, and some great hot chocolate, all in about three minutes. Let's have a look!

Keywords: coffee, makers, machines, home, delonghi, nescafe, latte, cappuccino, Hot Chocolate, Tea

Question answered on November 27, 2011 at 10:27 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How to upgrade the RAM on your MacBook

Think you need to pay for someone to upgrade the RAM on your early white 2008 Apple MacBook? Think again. Dave Taylor -- from AskDaveTaylor.com -- shows exactly how to disassemble your MacBook and upgrade from 1GB to 4GB of memory. It's easy. Really.

Keywords: macbook, apple, kingston, memory, technology, ram, tech, support

Question answered on November 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Make Video Calls with Skype

Dave Taylor shares step-by-step instructions for making video calls over the Internet using Skype

Keywords: video, calls, Skype, how-to, software tutorial, Inside Scoop

Question answered on October 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Increasing Facebook Security with an SMS Password

Dave Taylor shares another tech tips video to help you increase your Facebook account security by connecting it to your cell phone and setting an SMS password.

Keywords: Inside Scoop, facebook, security, sms, password

Question answered on September 23, 2011 at 10:57 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Increasing Your Facebook Privacy and Security Settings

Dave Taylor shares tech tips for increasing Facebook privacy and security settings.

Keywords: Dave Taylor, Facebook, privacy, security, Inside Scoop

Question answered on September 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How to watch Windows video on your HDTV

Originally produced for Intel Scoop.

Question answered on September 7, 2011 at 03:15 PM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Stream Video From Your Laptop to HDTV

Dave Taylor shows step by step instructions on how to connect a Windows PC to an HD television using an HDMI cable, then on how to configure Windows so you can watch anything you'd like on the TV directly. This works particularly well for Hulu, Netflix and similar streaming Internet video content.

Keywords: HDMI, HDTV, streaming video, TV on the computer, Hulu, Netflix, Inside Scoop

Question answered on September 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM :: Comments to date: 0

How to Upgrade the RAM on your Apple MacBook Pro

Think it's too hard for you to upgrade the RAM on your MacBook Pro? Not at all. In this video Dave will show you step-by-step how to disassemble the Pro, pull out the old RAM, insert the new RAM and close it back up. And - most importantly - have it work!

Keywords: MacBook, Pro, RAM, Upgrade, How, To

Question answered on July 7, 2011 at 10:46 AM :: Comments to date: 0

Dave Taylor Keynote at Affiliate Summit West 2011

Dave Taylor of AskDaveTaylor.com delivered a keynote address at Affiliate Summit West 2011 on Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

More about Dave Taylor:

Dave has been involved with the online world since 1980 and is widely considered an expert on all things digital. He runs the popular tech answers site AskDaveTaylor.com, along with three other blogs, including his daddy blog APparenting.com. He has two masters degrees, 20 published books and is an award-winning speaker and workshop leader, when he's not busy as a single dad to three fabulous children.

More details on Affiliate Summit at http://www.affiliatesummit.com/

Keywords: ASW11, Affiliate Summit, Dave Taylor

Question answered on February 8, 2011 at 10:34 AM :: Comments to date: 0


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