Writer, YouTuber, entrepreneur, film and media critic, techie, gamer and proud father to three great kids!
Joined November 2007
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Audiophile on a budget? They have all the style, but do the BirdDance Z3 Hi-Fidelity IEM Earphones have all the sound of true audiophile In-Ear Monitors? Well, no. Not at this price. But they're still worth checking out: youtu.be/9l9_iYXzA-c #audio #iem #audiophile
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So much of the tech behind the CZUR Shine Ultra Portable Book Scanner is cool, making it a fantastic device on paper. But in practice, in my office? Not such great results, as I explore in great detail in this review: youtube.com/watch?v=EEghvtTv… #scanners #czur
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Travelers! A TSA-Approved luggage lock with built-in Apple Find My functionality? Smart. Really, there's lots to like about the Scapade AirLock Suitcase Lock, as I explain in this review... #travel #security #scapade youtube.com/watch?v=MXQvkg4U…
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Got a new PC, and being prompted to pay to use Microsoft Word? It's a complicated picture nowadays with @Microsoft365 and Word for the Web, along with a dozen alternatives. Here's the full rundown (with download links): askdavetaylor.com/what-are-t… #word #microsoftword #microsoft365
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YouTubers & Bloggers! Ever get comments/responses in languages you don't know? It's common on YouTube with its global reach. Here's how to read and respond, using Google Translate... askdavetaylor.com/how-to-res… #youtube #blogging #writing @youtube
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Do people send you "stacks" of photos in Apple Messages that you're then baffled by? Turns out that they're easy to work with on the Mac! Here's how, step-by-step... askdavetaylor.com/how-to-sav… #messages #imessage #mac #macos
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Tired of slogging through PDFs and other documents on your Windows PC? Turns out that Edge has a built-in 'read aloud' mode with hundreds of voice options. Here's the full story: askdavetaylor.com/are-there-… #voice #accessibility #edge
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As a former Chrysler minivan owner, it was fun to have a week with the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica LTD S, enough time to remember what's great about the design and, candidly, what's tired and boring... planetdave.com/2026/04/funct… #cars #auto #minivans @chrysler
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Are you seeing live sports match updates on your iPhone lockscreen? Blame Google's search personalization. Here's the scoop (and how to turn it off if you don't want any spoilers): askdavetaylor.com/stop-googl… #sports #iphone #google #updates
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The newest game to join the ultra-casual games lineup at @LinkedIn is "Patches". Here's how to play Patches, and some simple tactics to help solve every puzzle: askdavetaylor.com/how-to-pla… #games #puzzles #linkedin
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The Klarpul KL-001 Cordless Vacuum delivers up to 50,000 Pa of suction, powerful enough to make cleaning my area rug a challenge. 😉 It’s lightweight, versatile, and impressively capable. Full review: youtube.com/watch?v=v0Evkw0_… #cleaning #vacuum #cleaning #klarpul
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Every World Cup, Adidas updates the ball for aerodynamics, visibility, and endurance. This year it's the TRIONDA ball, and it's pretty amazing. And, yes, there's some AI involved. Here's the full scoop: askdavetaylor.com/everything… #worldcup #soccer #trionda @FIFAWorldCup
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Jun 13
Imagine disassembling watches and creating entirely new hybrids. It's the Seiko MOD community and its watches are très cool! Here's my experience checking out the Skyrim Wrist Seiko Mod VK63 Speedmaster Rally Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=WaK7mBO3… #watches #chronograph #seiko #seikomods
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Jun 13
I tried out the Wanbo Vali 1 Pro Smart Projector and have to say, it's a beauty! Full HD, 900 lumens bright, with a splendid Dolby audio system and native Google TV. My detailed & exhaustive test, demo, and review: youtube.com/watch?v=T_uyYO6S… #projector #hd #googletv @WanboOfficial
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Jun 13
Want to organize your @Plex library by genre, era, director, even MPA rating? Smart Collections are a great solution that offers a ton of great additional features. My favorite? Play Random Movie. Here's how to get started: askdavetaylor.com/plex-smart… #plex #movies #film
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Jun 13
The best feature of the Rakuten Kobo ereader is its tight integration with Libby/OverDrive. It's your public library in your pocket & you can check out ebooks - free - anytime! Here's how to get it all set up: askdavetaylor.com/how-to-pai… #kobo #ebooks #overdrive #libby @Rakuten_Kobo
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Jun 13
Want to bulk import photos and videos from a Samsung or other Android phone to your Windows PC? Here's how, using Microsoft Photos, with handy troubleshooting tips included: askdavetaylor.com/how-to-imp… #windows #android #samsung #photos #photography
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Jun 12
Frustrated that the weather forecast on the Taskbar of your Windows PC is the wrong darn place? That's the "Wrong Springfield Problem", and it's fixable! In fact, here's how to update it with just a few clicks: askdavetaylor.com/change-for… #windows #win11 #weather
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Jun 12
Imagine a 4K Webcam that can work completely wirelessly and track you when you move. That's the EMEET PIXY 4K Wireless Webcam, and it's pretty dang cool. Here's my demo and review: youtube.com/watch?v=U7UwjqaX… #webcam #emeet @emeet_official
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