Dave Greenbaum

When Apple introduced Night Shift for iOS, lots of people started talking about blue light filters for Android. Amazon’s Fire Tablets have Blue Shade. A few Android phones such as the OnePlus5/5T, Samsung Note8 or the Samsung Galaxy S8 has the nigh

A messy Mac desktop makes everything hard to find – too many programs put their stuff there. If you’re having trouble keeping your desktop clean, some third-party programs will help keep your Mac spic and span.

Too many icons and windows on your Mac can distract you from getting work done. Apple has some rudimentary tools to help, but you might need some third party programs to stay focused and clutter-free. Hopefully your Mac isn’t as cluttered as this o

One of the great features of an Apple Watch is it does way more than count steps. It’s one of the best tools out there for running, but you’ll need to configure it in advance. The Apple Watch is a great running companion | ShutterstockLeave The P

A Chromebook has a teeny amount of storage. Google expects you to store most of your stuff in your Google account. However, if you’re on a network you can also use a network drive with a new Chrome extension by Google. Network Attached Storage is o

A Chromebook has the power of Chrome and Google’s search engine built-in. Google often finds too much stuff. Creating custom search engines enhance the experience by creating killer shortcuts. With Chromebooks, you don’t have apps, so your whole

The MAC (media access controller) address is a unique identification number for your computer’s networking hardware. Generally, it just works, but sometimes you need to change it. Apple and Microsoft don’t make it easy to change your MAC address,

Chromebooks are now outselling Macbooks, so more people are getting onboard with Google’s OS. Chromebooks aren’t perfect and can slow down just like any other computer. Here are some tips to speed up a Chromebook if it is slowing down. She wonder

If you’re trying to track your bills and avoid late fees, your iPhone and a few iOS apps might save you some money. Some apps and web services will remind you of your bills and trim your budget. Find some money with your iPhone | ShutterstockThe Ob

With Evernote discontinuing Skitch on all platforms except Mac, you might be worried that the Mac version is next on the chopping block. We have a few alternatives for screenshots tools that live on the menu bar. Why is Skitch so Cool?Doing scre

If you’re trying to relax more and get a good night’s sleep, meditation will help with both of these goals. It’s a popular topic everywhere. Lots of programs for Android and iOS help.The Muse has a hardware and software combination that claims

Since Chromebooks can’t run traditional software, they can’t do much with a PDF out of the box. Web-based tools help, but if you’re offline you’re out of luck.

Apple’s iCloud service gives you easy and automatic backups of your iOS devices. You never have to connect your device to your computer, but your stuff is still safe. When backups don’t work though, you’ll need to troubleshoot it. No need to ge

Macs aren’t immune from hard disk corruption and failures. They’re just as common on Macs as they are PCs. Although most Macs have solid-state drives, even these systems can have problems. Apple’s built-in utilities and some third-party pr

When you first set up a Mac, you’ll need an account password. If you forget that password, you’ll be unable to install software updates. Sometimes you won’t even be able to use your Mac. Apple doesn’t make it easy to reset your password, but

Netbooks used to be popular, but today the so-called stick computing market is exploding. These are small computers running a desktop OS designed to plug into any HDMI port. Intel has its Compute Stick. InFocus has their Kangaroo portable computing s

When Apple introduced Yosemite, it changed the way it distributes operating systems for the Mac. Now, you can’t buy a copy of the Mac OS installer. That’s a problem if you have a limited broadband connection or metered broadband connection. Youâ€

If you chat on more than one platform, you might get sick of switching between all those apps. On the Mac, Franz will unify a bunch of messaging platforms into one app. It has some quirks, but it has the potential to solve communications headaches. W

Apple made it hard to find new and exciting apps on the Apple TV. Unlike with other platforms, the main search method for Apple TV apps is on the Apple TV itself. However, there are ways to find hidden apps in the store. It isn’t always easy to fin

A little background white noise helps many people focus. If you’re on a Chromebook, you’re a bit limited on your options, however, some great extensions support offline playback. Find calmness in the middle of chaos | ShutterstockRain soundWhen a