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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 4h

It's precisely because losing access to your Gmail account would be such a hassle that they've added Recovery Contacts. Here's how to set it up, step by step. This is a Do It Today sort of task, y'all: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-set-u... #gmail #security

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 23h

Apple fans! Access your Apple Calendar, Notes, or Photos from the Web? You can, with iCloud.com. It's also a breeze to download photos from your archive to a PC, Linux system, even a Chromebook. Here's how... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-can-i-do... #icloud #apple #macos

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 1d

Want to record meetings, lectures, and discussions, but don't want to hassle with transcripts - or upload them for a transcript? The TIMMKOO SR1 AI Voice Recorder has on-board transcription features and lots more. My review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcDR... #timmkoo #voicerecorder #aitranscript

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 1d

Running out of space on OneDrive can be upsetting, so it's smart to manage your saved files, folders, and photos before it's an issue! Here's how to free up OneDrive storage before you're stuck having to pay for more: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-manag... #windows #onedrive

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 3d

Film break! After a rough re-entry and landing, Sam (Kate Mara) is back from space and recuperating in a safe house, away from the media. But strange things keep happening in the sci-fi horror film "The Astronaut"... planetdave.com/2025/10/film... #film #movies #horror #scifi

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 3d

Google Drive is so much more than just a cloud storage solution with the addition of Gemini AI. Here are some of the best new features and capabilities to boost your productivity and improve your results: www.askdavetaylor.com/gemini-helps... #googledrive #ai #gemini

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 3d

Google search? Naw. I do most of my searches on Bing, not Google, and every so often cash in those "Rewards" points. Not too bad, a $95 gift card to Amazon. As it happens, I do have a couple of books on my to-buy list... :-)

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 4d

Authors! If you've written a book for one publisher, can you write a somewhat similar title for another without violating your non-compete? Well... let's talk about contracts... www.askdavetaylor.com/noncompete_c... #books #writing #authors #contracts

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 4d

Tested your home for radon recently? You should, particularly if you're in a red zone (like most of the Rocky Mountain region). An easy way to do so is the AEG Test Hound-1085 Radon Detector, which I tested in my basement: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW-x... #radon #homes #health

Verify Your Home Health with the AEG Test Hound-1085 Radon Detector

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 6d

Mac folk! Web pages have become increasingly cluttered with ads, promos, cross-links, and other debris. Fortunately, Apple Safari can rescue you from the chaos with Reader View (and even add some AI magic in MacOS 26): www.askdavetaylor.com/getting-star... #macos #safari #uiux

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 7d

Did you know that your Android phone is tracking your steps every day? Yes, it's a fancy and remarkably sophisticated pedometer, though you need Google Fit to see the data. Here's how to utilize it to measure your daily steps... www.askdavetaylor.com/track-your-s... #pedometer #health #fitness

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 7d

Yo, road warriors and parents! The Vindsbay Travel Sleep Sound Machine is a game changer and it's astonishingly affordable. You might want one for each member of your family. Here's my detailed demo and review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjyr... #sleep

SLEEP with the Vindsbay Travel Sleep Sound Machine - DEMO & REVIEW

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 8d

AI image fun! Have you tried using Google Gemini - Nano Banana - for AI photo manipulation yet? It's quite remarkable how well it can retain the subject while changing everything else, and fun too! Here's how to get started... www.askdavetaylor.com/using-gemini... #ai #photography #googlegemini

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 10d

Ever wanted to identify a song you heard on the bus, at a restaurant, or in the gym? You can, with your Android phone! Here's how to set up music ID two different ways on a smartphone: www.askdavetaylor.com/identify-all... #Android #Shazam

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 10d

Finding it harder to hear conversations around you and having to crank up your TV for dialogue? Might be time to check out the Yeasound RIC800 OTC Hearing Aid. OTC = no audiologist needed. Here's my detailed review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHDq... #health #hearing #hearingaids

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 13d

Want to schedule future Facebook posts for your personal page? You can! Well, sort of. Upgrade to a Professional Profile and the scheduler shows up like magic. Now, when will Bluesky get a scheduler? Anyway, here's the scoop... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-sched... #facebook #scheduler

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 14d

Writers! Tired of the membrane keyboard built into your laptop? You'll love the Cherry KW 300 MX Mechanical Keyboard. It's Windows and Mac compatible and works wired or Bluetooth. It also feels great and helps you type faster! Here's my review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8rP... #cherry #keyboard

Type Faster with the Cherry KW 300 MX Mechanical Keyboard - DEMO & REVIEW

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 14d

If you're not using Desktop widgets on your MacOS 26 system, you're missing out on a slick - and fun! - productivity boost. Here's how to get started with just a click... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-add-f... #mac #macos #widgets

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 16d

Every website you visit shares cookies and likely utilizes trackers to customize your experience. Even if you don't want them! Here's how to gain control of the situation in Microsoft Edge: www.askdavetaylor.com/understandin...

#edge #privacy #security #cookies

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 16d

Ready to rock your next event, whether it's a picnic, tailgate, or team warmup in the gym? Then you'll love the Fender x Teufel ROCKSTER CROSS Bluetooth Speaker! Here's my demo and review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1L... #audio #speakers #bluetooth

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 17d

Imagine what a disaster it would be if someone logged in to your Google & Gmail account. Stop that from happening by enabling 2-factor authentication! Here's how to get everything set up perfectly: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-enabl... #google #gmail #security #2fa

Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 17d

Game break! You've joined the North Sea Coast Guard and your job's to map the shoreline, identifying lighthouses and buoys. Can you do it and win the game "Beacon Patrol"? Here's my solo play review: planetdave.com/2025/09/game...

#games #boardgames #puzzles @pandasaurusgames.com

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 18d

You don't have to love the game Borderlands to appreciate the new Gunnar Borderlands 4 Ripper Sunglasses, but it won't hurt if you do! Here's my review, with MAXIMUM MAYHEM. They're still pretty sick sunglasses for the digital set: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsFq... #borderlands #borderlands4

Mayhem is Coming: Gunnar Borderlands 4 Ripper Sunglasses REVIEW

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 19d

YouTubers! YouTube has been adding A/B testing to YouTube Studio, making it a breeze to optimize thumbnails and titles. Have you tried it? Here's how to get started... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-a-b-t... #youtube #YoutubeStudio

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Ask Dave Taylor @askdavetaylor.com · 19d

15th-century Japan was a tough place to be a peasant. Too many taxes and no compassion at all from the shogun. No wonder they revolted! My review of the stirring historical drama "Samurai Fury": planetdave.com/2025/09/film... #film #movies #samurai #ronin @wellgousa.bsky.social

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