Turn Gnome Linux Dock into a Mac-Like Floating Dock?
My colleague was showing me something on his Linux system and I couldn’t help but notice that instead of having all the running app icons on the left bar, he has a floating dock along the bottom, just like a Mac system. Nice. I want! How do I set up my Ubuntu Linux system to have this style of dock?
Ubidrop: An AirDrop Equivalent for Mac / Android File Sharing
I’ve just moved from an iPhone to an Android phone and really miss AirDrop, which made it really simple to transfer photos from my phone to my iMac. Is there an equivalent on the Android side that works with Mac systems?
How Can I Change DNS Servers to Speed Up My Mac?
I was telling my Dad that whenever I go to a new Web site, the first page load is crazy slow, though subsequent pages are really snappy. He said it’s a “DNS Server” issue. How can I fix that on my iMac?
How to Add A New Credit Card to Google Pay Android
I just switched from iPhone to Android and want to set up Google Pay so I can use my phone to pay for food when I’m out. What’s the easy way to get that all set up with my credit card?
Top 7 Gmail Power Searches You Should Know
I have an enormous email archive in my Gmail account but can never find specific archived messages without looking through tons of search results on a search. What are the key Gmail search features I should try that could help?
How Can I Easily Convert a PDF to a Word Doc on my PC?
Hey Dave! My boss sent me this enormous PDF document and asked me to convert one small section of it into a Word file we can edit and update. I don’t want to type everything in again, however, so is there some way to convert a subset of a PDF document into a Microsoft Word file?
Quick Guide to Paying Amazon with Venmo
After years of customers asking for the feature, Amazon.com finally introduced Venmo compatibility in late November, 2022. Here’s how to get it all set up so you can use Amazon with your Venmo account too…
Can I Report an Accident or Speedtrap on Apple Maps?
I spend a lot of time driving around as a DoorDasher, and am wondering if I can mark accidents and speed traps as I cruise through different neighborhoods? I like the idea of being an on-the-spot Apple Maps traffic reporter!
How to Arrange the Virtual Location of Multiple Displays in MacOS?
I just rearranged my office and moved my second monitor to the other side of my work area. But my MacBook Air still thinks it’s on the left side: How can I change its virtual location in MacOS to match my new desk setup?
What is tryptophan?
Having just eaten a huge turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, I’m sitting lazily by my computer and wondering why turkey always makes me sleepy. I’ve heard that there’s something called triptofan (tryptofan? tryptophan?) in turkey that does this, but I’m skeptical. What’s the scoop, Dave?
