What the Tech? What is Amazon Sidewalk?
If you have a particular Amazon Alexa device in your home or a Ring security camera you will be connected to the internet network of neighbors who also have one of those devices. And vice versa.
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What the Tech? Weird Items You Can Buy on Amazon
With the exception of items that cannot be legally purchased and shipped online, it is fairly accurate to say just about anything is for sale at Amazon.com.
What the Tech? How Google Tracks Your Actions
If you don’t already know that Google tracks your location, you probably don’t have a smartphone. Now a lawsuit claims Google buries the settings where users can turn off or opt-out to track.
What the Tech? Why Your Phone Charges So Slowly in Your Car
If you’re charging (or trying to charge) your phone by using the USB port in your car I can tell you right now that you’ve not had much success.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Libby
For many people, lazy days mean lounging around with a good book.
What the Tech? Ways to Upgrade Your Computer
Everyone is spending more time on the computer these days. Hours of work. Hours of play. It can easily add up to more hours in front of a screen than hours we spend sleeping. For many people, they’re looking at the same monitor they purchased a dozen years ago. They’re also trying to work amidst wires, papers, cables and coffee…
What the Tech? See What a Website Publishes about You for Everyone to See
We accept the fact that people can find out a good bit about us by visiting our social media accounts. Did you know that even if you have no social media presence, people can still learn a lot about you and your family with a quick visit to a website? FamilyTreeNow.com is one of several companies online that aggregates public…
What the Tech? Will You Soon Have to Pay to Use Google Photos?
If you use Google Photos as a way to back up every photo and video on your smartphones and computers you may have to start paying for it.
What the Tech? Father’s Day Tech Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is just around the corner and, as a dad, I can tell you, gift cards do not make the perfect gift. Unless dad specifically asks for a gift card in his favorite store consider giving him something for his favorite hobby or something he just likes to eat or drink.
What the Tech? App of the Day: Blossom
I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t know much about plants. Spring usually kicks off with me walking around the yard asking “should I feed it or weed it?”.
