Big-ticket electronics get all the attention, but these little extras are always appreciated.
Review: Jackery Mini Portable Charger
It’s not my most powerful charger, but it’s perfect for keeping my phone alive when I’m out and about for several hours.
Reader Poll: Fidget Spinners, Yea or Nay?
Do you have a fidget spinner? Do you like it? Let us know!
Review: Amazfit Arc Wearable Activity Tracker
I tried two other fitness/activity trackers before I tried the Amazfit Arc and the third time’s definitely the charm.
Review: PopSockets Expandable Phone Grip
PopSockets let you take selfies more easily, prop your phone or tablet up, and give you a more reliable grip when holding your mobile device.
The Facebook News Feed: How to (Sort of) Control What You See
Facebook thinks they know what posts you want to see better than you do. If you disagree, here are some options that can help you out.
CBS All Access Streaming Service
Just in time for the release of their new streaming-only series The Good Fight (Good Wife spinoff), learn what else you get with a CBS All Access subscription.
Using Streaming Media Players with a Mobile Hotspot
Learn about different options available to stream video to your TV using a hotspot-enabled cellphone.
My New Favorite Thing: 1-Foot Extension Cords
Tired of only being able to plug 3 devices into your 6-outlet power strip? Short extension cords to the rescue!
Twitter or Hootsuite: Which Is the Better Twitter Client?
A look at the main pros and cons of Twitter and Hootsuite for working with Twitter on computers and mobile devices.
Video Demo: Comparing the Amazon Echo and Amazon Tap
This video highlights the three main differences between the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Tap: audio quality, portability, and interaction methods.
My Five Favorite WordPress Plugins
Prevent comment spam, duplicate posts, expire posts, create text and code snippets for reuse, and hide widget titles.
Use ExpressVPN to Access TV Shows and Movies Not Available in Your Location
Review and how-to for ExpressVPN, a service that lets you connect to their servers to mask your location and help protect your privacy.
Repost for Instagram App Has New Process
The Repost for Instagram app no longer shows you your Instagram image feed but it turns out that actually makes reposting images a little easier.
Amazon Fire Tablets: Which One Is Right for You?
Amazon has released a lot of versions of their Fire tablet since it was first introduced in 2011. This post looks at the main differentiators to help you determine which model will work best for you.
Amazon Fire Tablets: Pros and Cons
Fire tablets provide a lot of great features at affordable prices, but there are some drawbacks to them that you should know about before deciding to buy one.
The Amazon Echo Family of Devices: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Product review and how-to for Amazon’s family of Alexa-enabled smart speakers: Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, and Echo Show.
LinkedIn Restricts Two Popular Options for Contacting People You’re Not Connected To
Users with free accounts can no longer purchase InMails and you can now only send 15 messages per month to fellow group members.
Throwback Thursday: Happy Ending for My Crappy Computer
Extended warranties are generally considered a bad deal, but this one worked out for me BIG TIME.
3 Reasons to Join the Ebates Cash-Back Program Today
Find out why there’s no better time to sign up for Ebates.