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How "weird and creepy" Rewind.ai finds everything on your Mac
But suppose your computer remembered everything? And I do mean everything. Imagine that all you wrote, saw, searched for, heard or watched on your system could be found, instantly, regardless of the source.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Want to test drive a cell carrier’s service? eSIMs make it easy.
With the advent of eSIMs — virtual versions of the physical SIM cards that link handsets to carriers — some wireless providers like Verizon and T-Mobile are letting would-be customers give their networks a test drive.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Got WiFi woes? Here’s how to fix them.
Wireless home internet connections have many points of failure, and what’s causing the problem can range from the simple to the complex.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Silverman: Here are 3 apps to ease you into the AI revolution
Some of the most advanced AI technology on the planet is now available to anyone with a desktop computer, tablet or smartphone, usually at little or no cost.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
The best free email app for your Mac may come from Microsoft
For the most part, Microsoft's free version of Outlook for Mac is a fully functional email client and one of the best you can use on a Mac.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
New tech will help you and Siri, Google and Alexa work better
New tech based on the Matter standard will help you and your Siri, Google and Alexa devices communicate better in a smart home.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Helpline: Tips on hard drives and protecting them with 2FA
Jay Lee answers reader questions about external hard drives and two-factor authentication.
By Jay Lee
Tech
Samsung’s big, bad Galaxy S23 Ultra Android phone
Earlier this month, Samsung took the wraps off its 2023 lineup: the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Helpline: How to put a stop to those Chrome notification ads
Jay Lee answers reader questions about Microsoft Word and pop-up ads in Google Chrome.
By Jay Lee
Tech
Apple’s pricey, big HomePod is back — and you’ll want two
With the second-generation HomePods, which went on sale this month, the sound quality remains excellent, the price is lower but still formidable and Siri is still more frustrating than useful.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Helpline: You've got options when it's time to get rid of your co
Jay Lee answers reader questions about technology, including AT&T Antivirus Plus and computer donations.
By Jay Lee
Tech
OnePlus 11 is a tempting Android phone at a great price
Meet the OnePlus 11 5G, the latest phone from a manufacturer owned by China-based Oppo. The company has a reputation for making devices that undercut prices from the big guys while still coming close their capabilities.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
When Google Chrome overtakes Adobe Reader
Q: Whenever I download a PDF from my web browser it doesn't open up in Adobe Reader as I would like. Instead, it opens up in Google Chrome like a webpage. How can I change this so that the PDF files open in Adobe Reader? A: PDF files can be...
By Jay Lee
Tech
Netflix reveals more about its password-sharing crackdown
Netflix this week finally began to detail how it will crack down on password sharing, with an approach that appears to be stricter than expected and -- so far -- with no mention of the “paid sharing” option that its executives had mentioned...
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
What to do when a wireless connection won't wake up
Q: I am looking at a second or separate external hard drive for my desktop PC. What do you recommend that I look for? A: External hard drives have really come down in price in recent years. You can easily find drives with abundant amounts of...
By Jay Lee
Tech
Here's what to do when switching to new Mac goes wrong
The Apple Migration Assistant is an amazing tool for migrating from one Apple device to another. But there are some things to be aware of.
By Jay Lee
Tech
Missing Dark Sky weather? Merry Sky will brighten your day.
Dec. 31, 2022, was the last day you could use either the iOS app or the darksky.net website. Purchased in March 2020 by Apple, its features were integrated into the the computer giant's own weather apps.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Helpline: Some computer solutions are as easy as removing what ai
If you're Zoom application keeps freezing up, your camera may be defective, but there’s also a chance that you just have a corrupted driver.
By Jay Lee
Tech
3 things to consider when choosing between a laptop and desktop
Trying to decide between buying a desktop or laptop computer has been a dilemma for decades, but depending on what you want to do with the machine, the decision can become clearer.
By Dwight Silverman
Tech
Helpline: Solving the mystery of the missing sent emails
Jay Lee answers readers questions about iPhone email and Bluetooth.
By Jay Lee