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Sleep! It’s Why You Should Filter Out Blue Light.

December 6, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / No Comments
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The idea that you should be filtering out “blue light” definitely seems bizarre at first glance but there’s lots of research to show that changing what frequencies of light you view in the evening can really help you get to sleep and sleep well. There’s also a curious logic to it and a lot of ways you can make this change with zero hassle.

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Review: Hundreds of Great Mac Utilities with Setapp

September 27, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews, Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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There are hundreds of Mac app developers with fantastic utilities, add-ons, and extensions, but how many have you actually evaluated? We can all improve our workflow, whether you’re a student, developer, writer, or hobbyist user. That’s where the MacOS utility Setapp is so darn cool…

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What is Wi-Fi 7 and Should I Upgrade?

September 14, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / 2 Comments
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I was reading the specs on the latest phones from Google and Apple and noticed both listed “802.11be” and called it “Wi-Fi 7”. I’m pretty sure my Comcast router doesn’t support Wi-Fi 7, whatever that is. Should I upgrade?

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Why Does Technology Keep Getting More Complicated?

July 18, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / 3 Comments
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Dave, I need to upgrade my television and am completely overwhelmed by all of the technologies and features available. Meanwhile it seems like there’s no headphone jack! How can I listen to my favorite shows without bothering my wife? Why do all of our gadgets have to keep getting more and more complicated? It’s maddening!

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Software Review: MacDroid Mac-based Android File Manager

May 30, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Android Help, Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews, Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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Like many Android users, I have both PC and Mac systems in my office. Plug an Android device into a PC and it’s a breeze to work with, but plug it into a Mac and… nothing happens. How do you get to your Android file system from a Mac? That’s what MacDroid solves…

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How to Convert Data from OST Files to PST Format

April 17, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / No Comments
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Emails have become the de facto means of business communication. Over the years, there have been many advancements and changes in emails to make them better suited for emerging business environments. These changes have also led to many software bugs and errors in unexpected situations. Furthermore, business processes require users to make changes to email settings, and these could impact the working of emails too. But what do you do when things are corrupt, or the attachments just don’t work?

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What is Kickstarter and is it Safe to Back a Kickstarter Project?

February 17, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews, Computer & Internet Basics / No Comments
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My friend sent me a link to a new book that an author we both love is planning on writing. They’re on Kickstarter and want us to buy the book before she even writes it. Seems like a scam! What is Kickstarter and how safe is it to back a project on the site?

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How I Watched the Super Bowl in HD Over The Air

February 12, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / 2 Comments
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Thinking you need to have cable TV or subscribe to the streaming service that carries your favorite sport? For popular sporting events, they’re still broadcast over the air, and you can still tune in for free! Here’s how I did just that to watch Super Bowl LVIII…

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How to Protect Your Personal Information Online

January 24, 2024 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / No Comments

In the digital age, the Internet has become a significant part of our daily lives. From banking to shopping, social networking to business transactions, we regularly share our personal information online. While this level of connection offers great convenience, it also opens up the risk of personal data being exploited or misused. That’s dangerous.

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NextDoor: How to List Something Free or For Sale

December 15, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews / 2 Comments
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I’m moving and want to give away some things and sell other things before I pack up. I’d like to use Nextdoor. How do I use the site safely and get my listings up and available to my neighbors?

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