Category: Computers

The Elgato Cam Link 4K vs the Elgato HD60 S+ — Which is better for MacBook Pro users looking to take their Zoom meetings to the next level?

My day job is as a TV writer/producer, which is one of the reasons I don’t post as often I used to (the other reason: three kids 6 years old and younger). As Hollywood has shifted to virtual meetings, I’ve been looking for ways to improve the Zoom/Bluejeans/Google Meet experience. When I pitch a project… Read More The Elgato Cam Link 4K vs the Elgato HD60 S+ — Which is better for MacBook Pro users looking to take their Zoom meetings to the next level?

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Orbi vs. eero in a house that’s already (somewhat) wired for ethernet

There’s a million comparisons already out there between Orbi, eero, and the other wireless “mesh” routers for home use (like AmpliFi, Luma, and Google WiFi). But because people are always looking for reviews to match their unique homes, I figure I’d toss this out there, see if it helps anyone still debating what to purchase. Why… Read More Orbi vs. eero in a house that’s already (somewhat) wired for ethernet

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The Apple Watch Sport band conundrum: Why doesn’t Apple want you to pair a white watch with a black band?

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE: Wow, I first wrote this post in 2015 after having quite a bit of difficulty buying a specific combination of watch/band back when Apple seemingly offered every possible combo available at time of purchase. Every combo except the one I wanted, that is. Three and a half years later, it’s still one… Read More The Apple Watch Sport band conundrum: Why doesn’t Apple want you to pair a white watch with a black band?

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Apple To Announce A New Product

Congratulations! You’re due for a new Apple product! Any day now, Tim Cook is expected to birth something revolutionary and magical. Or not. You never know with Apple. What pops out of the largest uterus in Cupertino — and when exactly it will pop — might be a mystery, but here are some things to definitely expect when you’re expecting… Read More What to Expect When You’re Expecting Apple To Announce A New Product

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Did your new computer come with free packaged software? Here’s why you shouldn’t open it.

Earlier in the summer, I bought a new MacBook Pro at Best Buy.  That’s all I bought, just the laptop.  Before the sales rep rung me up, though, he grabbed a retail box of software off the shelf, told me it’s included for free.  I said “no thanks, if I wanted to use anti-virus software, I wouldn’t be buying… Read More Did your new computer come with free packaged software? Here’s why you shouldn’t open it.

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R.I.P. The best tech purchase I ever made…

My HP Laserjet 1200.  2001 – 2014.  You will be missed. 13 years is long time for any piece of computer equipment.  Sure, printers have gotten faster and more colorful, but for an aspiring writer living in his parents’ house just after college, this affordable laser printer was a godsend.  Back then, if you wanted to proof… Read More R.I.P. The best tech purchase I ever made…

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