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What the Tech? App of the Day: TouchRetouch

Millions of photos are taken every day. Now that we all have a smartphone in our pocket, it’s easy to quickly snap a picture of a special moment. How many times do you notice later that there’s something or someone in the background that’s keeping the photo from being perfect? There are many photo editing apps available to remove unwanted…

What the Tech? Why Boring Videos Are a Hit on YouTube

At a time when everywhere we turn there is bad news, shocking images or social media posts that prompt all kinds of feelings and emotions, maybe the best way to get away from it all, is to cue up some of the most boring videos of all time. An entire genre of “oddly satisfying videos” is exploding on YouTube, perhaps…

What the Tech? Better Ways to Return Items to Amazon

Prime Day 2020 was another big success and while Amazon has not released any numbers of overall sales, the company did announce the 48-hour sales event was big for small and medium businesses in its stores. If you made a purchase or multiple purchases during Prime Days, October 13th-14th, you may still have not received your package. So what’s up?…

What the Tech? Can an iPad Replace a Laptop?

I’m often asked if an iPad can replace a laptop. Apple’s been saying it can since Steve Jobs introduced the first iPad 10 years ago. It’s never lived up to that promise though because there’s only so much Apple can do with a thin tablet. There are no USB inputs or SD card slots. The newest iPads only have one…

What the Tech? How to Rent an Entire Wardrobe

No one wants to spend hundreds of dollars on an outfit for a special occasion only to never wear it again. Something about being seen in the same dress or shoes can drive many women crazy. Apps and web platforms are trying to help women with that problem and anxiety while also giving them an opportunity to make some money…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Endel

If the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 shutdowns continue to affect your health and well-being, you may have already tried downloading an app to relieve anxiety and stress and help you sleep. There are dozens, maybe even hundreds to choose from in the app stores. Most play ambient sounds or white noise for meditation or falling asleep. If you’ve tried several…

What the Tech? Avoid Holiday Phishing Scams

While millions of people started their holiday shopping early with Amazon Prime Day, scammers are busy too. Phishing scams are always bad but they seem to get worse after big online sales like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now that many of us are still working from home, those scams are even more dangerous, to you, and…

What the Tech? Amazon Prime Day: Watch Out for Porch Pirates

Amazon Prime Day is expected to set new sales records again this year. The 2-day event starts Tuesday morning 1 minute after midnight and runs through midnight Wednesday. By Friday, porch pirates are expected to be busy stealing what’s been delivered right from the front porch. There are a few things you can do to either thwart thefts or possibly…