Hardware
How to retain images in Photos when turning off iCloud Photo Library
Erin Giunta is ready to give iCloud Photo Library the heave-ho, but wants to be sure their photos aren’t lost. I’m confused about what would happen if I turn off iCloud Photo Library on my phone, and not use it … Continue reading
When traveling, my iPad is essential and my Mac is the add-on
For the past year I’ve been traveling with a 12.9-inch iPad Pro and leaving my MacBook Air home whenever possible. Traveling with only an iPad can feel freeing and it can also feel confining, depending on what you need to … Continue reading
Future Apple Watch model could identify you based on your vein patterns
The Apple Watch may be getting a very unique form of biometric identification. According to a new patent application, Apple is developing a next-generation heart rate sensor for the Apple Watch that could identify whoever’s wearing it based on individual … Continue reading
Fitbit Flex 2 review: Swim-tracking boosts this basic fitness band
Fitbit is on a roll this year, releasing four fitness trackers designed to appeal to just about everyone. The Blaze is a smartwatch designed to compete with the Apple Watch, the Alta is focused on style, and the Charge 2 … Continue reading
Hands-on: Blue Microphones Raspberry provides portable cross-platform audio recording
As our mobile devices continue to evolve into the central hub of our digital lives, we want to expand on their capabilities by adding a keyboard, stylus, or other accessory. And if that accessory can be used with more than … Continue reading
The Week in Mac Apps: Create cool custom-made photo frames with ArtSuite
New Mac apps of the week This week’s roundup of new Mac apps includes ArtSuite, an app for adding boarders and designs to your photos—perfect for printing and sharing the old-fashioned way. Plus, an app for Facebook Live, task managers, … Continue reading
46% off Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag Compression Sack – Deal Alert
Whether you are Kayaking, Beaching, Rafting, Boating, Hiking, Camping or Fishing, Earth Pak believes they have created the best dry bag on the market for any adventure. Toss in your gear, roll it down, and don’t be afraid to toss this bag … Continue reading
Standards agency recommends smart password policies, for security and your own sanity
I had an argument with a very smart, very capable server-side programmer a few years ago when I was integrating a project of my own with the Web services API (application programming interface) that he and his group had built. … Continue reading
40% off Sound Intone P6 Stereo Bluetooth Over-ear Foldable Headphones – Deal Alert
These headphones from Sound Intone fit comfortably over your ears and isolate your music while reducing outside noise. They connect via Bluetooth, and feature a generous 6 hour play time per charge. They fold up nicely when not in use … Continue reading
11% off 1byone Halloween Fog Machine, 1200W High Output – Deal Alert
Step your Halloween game up with this powerful but lightweight 1200W fog machine that pumps out 3,500 cubic feet of creepy fog per minute. That’s enough thick fog to easily fill a garage, a pathway, or a porch, but the … Continue reading