Dwight Silverman
@dwightsilverman.com
Retired but not good at it. Still tech columnizing at @houstonchronicle.com. Passable iPhone photographer, pizza lover, aspiring cat lady. Other base camps at https://mastodon.social/@dsilverman, https://www.threads.net/@dsilverman #housky
Did you know #Apple has what amounts to an online manual for iOS 26 and the #iPhone? Once you get into a specific topic from the table of contents, you can select older versions of iOS, too. Or, just change the version number in the URL.
support.apple.com/guide/iphone...
support.apple.com/guide/iphone...
iPhone User Guide
Here’s everything you need to know about iPhone, straight from Apple. This definitive guide helps you get started using iPhone and discover all the amazing things it can do.
support.apple.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Did you know #Apple has what amounts to an online manual for iOS 26 and the #iPhone? Once you get into a specific topic from the table of contents, you can select older versions of iOS, too. Or, just change the version number in the URL.
support.apple.com/guide/iphone...
support.apple.com/guide/iphone...
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Houston will be cold, gray, and intermittently rainy until Saturday, when we should see sunnier skies for a while. We may hit 70 degrees by Sunday, but after that we’ll have a few more cold days. It really is going to feel like winter in Houston. 🥶🥶🥶
#houwx
#houwx
Cold, and somewhat wet weather will prevail until the weekend as winter descends into Houston
In brief: Houston will be cold, gray, and intermittently rainy until Saturday, when we should see some sunnier skies for awhile. We may hit 70 degrees by Sunday, but after that we’ll have a f…
spacecityweather.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Houston will be cold, gray, and intermittently rainy until Saturday, when we should see sunnier skies for a while. We may hit 70 degrees by Sunday, but after that we’ll have a few more cold days. It really is going to feel like winter in Houston. 🥶🥶🥶
#houwx
#houwx
This is an ad found in the December eEdition (print replica) of Rolling Stone. If there was ever a cat face that screamed "What fresh hell is this?", this is it.
Or maybe "YOU eat it, human."
Or maybe "YOU eat it, human."
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is an ad found in the December eEdition (print replica) of Rolling Stone. If there was ever a cat face that screamed "What fresh hell is this?", this is it.
Or maybe "YOU eat it, human."
Or maybe "YOU eat it, human."
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Pete Hegseth is a DUI hire & it shows
December 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Pete Hegseth is a DUI hire & it shows
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Mick Jagger was a pioneer in streaming video on the internet
In the late 1990s, when most people just about had an email address and the smartphone with even one G, never mind five of them, was just a twinkle in a mad inventor’s eye, the internet was still regarded by many as the preserve of the…
In the late 1990s, when most people just about had an email address and the smartphone with even one G, never mind five of them, was just a twinkle in a mad inventor’s eye, the internet was still regarded by many as the preserve of the…
Mick Jagger was a pioneer in streaming video on the internet
In the late 1990s, when most people just about had an email address and the smartphone with even one G, never mind five of them, was just a twinkle in a mad inventor’s eye, the internet was still regarded by many as the preserve of the nerd. Most of the record industry either treated it as an irrelevance or, with the advent of Napster and other streaming services a few years later, a threat.
mathewingram.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Mick Jagger was a pioneer in streaming video on the internet
In the late 1990s, when most people just about had an email address and the smartphone with even one G, never mind five of them, was just a twinkle in a mad inventor’s eye, the internet was still regarded by many as the preserve of the…
In the late 1990s, when most people just about had an email address and the smartphone with even one G, never mind five of them, was just a twinkle in a mad inventor’s eye, the internet was still regarded by many as the preserve of the…
Finally! The FCC has approved the OnePlus 15, an action delayed by the US government shutdown. Pre-orders begin Thursday. Here's my review of the 15, and the tl;dr is: great for power users and gamers, but the OnePlus 13 remains the better general-use flagship phone.
The OnePlus 15 Android phone is several steps forward but many steps back
The OnePlus 15 pushes boundaries with raw power and a monster battery, but it abandons the design flair and camera refinement that defined the brand’s best phones.
www.houstonchronicle.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Finally! The FCC has approved the OnePlus 15, an action delayed by the US government shutdown. Pre-orders begin Thursday. Here's my review of the 15, and the tl;dr is: great for power users and gamers, but the OnePlus 13 remains the better general-use flagship phone.
Here are four holiday gift suggestions. Except for the Google Pixel 10, they're products I've actually bought and have been using.
This is a gift link:
This is a gift link:
Holiday tech gift guide: Four recommendations to delight the geeks in your life
Whether you’re shopping for an audio buff, a smart-home tinkerer or someone who just needs a better-organized desk, these four gadgets deliver more than their price tags suggest.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Here are four holiday gift suggestions. Except for the Google Pixel 10, they're products I've actually bought and have been using.
This is a gift link:
This is a gift link:
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Honestly "Don't Engage, Just Block" has transformed my social media experience so profoundly that it's hard for me to describe. It's just so much better to be online now.
i also liked the fact that most of us who had come from the other site had the mentality of not giving "bad actors" the benefit of the doubt on here , and told all to block, not mute, an move on
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Honestly "Don't Engage, Just Block" has transformed my social media experience so profoundly that it's hard for me to describe. It's just so much better to be online now.
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Lesser known Apple Watch Workouts:
Black Friday Shopping
Black Friday Shopping
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Lesser known Apple Watch Workouts:
Black Friday Shopping
Black Friday Shopping
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Houston will have resplendent weather for the holiday, to be followed by brief warm-up this weekend before widespread showers and couple of shots of colder air. Parts of the area may hit the 30s later next week.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
After an ideal Thanksgiving, Houston to face some weather swings
In brief: In today’s post we look ahead to resplendent weather for the holiday, to be followed by brief warm-up this weekend before widespread showers and couple of shots of colder air. Parts…
spacecityweather.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Houston will have resplendent weather for the holiday, to be followed by brief warm-up this weekend before widespread showers and couple of shots of colder air. Parts of the area may hit the 30s later next week.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 🦃
#houwx
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Expect seasonal conditions for Thanksgiving – actually Fall-like! 🍂 – followed by widespread showers this weekend. Houston-area temps will be sharply colder next week, with a slight chance of a freeze 🥶.
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
Seasonal weather arrives in time for Turkey day, with even colder conditions next week. Also, did you see the fireball last night?
In brief: In today’s post we discuss the seasonal conditions for Thanksgiving, which will be followed by widespread showers this weekend. After this we will be sharply colder next week, with …
spacecityweather.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Expect seasonal conditions for Thanksgiving – actually Fall-like! 🍂 – followed by widespread showers this weekend. Houston-area temps will be sharply colder next week, with a slight chance of a freeze 🥶.
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
Also, a brilliant fireball soared through the skies over Houston last night.☄️
#houwx
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Last week I discovered that Amazon has added a Price History feature on products sold on its website and via the app. Very handy for detecting real Black Friday deals. You can see 30- or 90-day views.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Last week I discovered that Amazon has added a Price History feature on products sold on its website and via the app. Very handy for detecting real Black Friday deals. You can see 30- or 90-day views.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
Looks like it's been around since late last month.
The latest installment in the "dumb and dumber" series at Xitter, via @mmasnick.bsky.social.
X’s New Feature Reveals Why Trust & Safety Work Was Never About The ‘Censorship Industrial Complex’
For the last few years, Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger, and their allies have spent considerable energy attacking both academic researchers studying disinformation and the trust & safety te…
www.techdirt.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The latest installment in the "dumb and dumber" series at Xitter, via @mmasnick.bsky.social.
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The Pete Hegseth 'Try Not Committing Unlawful Command Influence For One Entire Day' Challenge
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Pete Hegseth 'Try Not Committing Unlawful Command Influence For One Entire Day' Challenge
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We dive into the very warm Gulf waters, which have been driving this month’s anomalously warm temperatures in Houston. We also look ahead to exceptional weather for Thanksgiving and a soggy weekend.
#houwx
#houwx
Why has it been so hot this month? Also, after a sunny Turkey day comes a soggy weekend
In brief: Today’s post dives into the very warm Gulf waters, which have been driving this month’s anomalously warm temperatures. We also look ahead to exceptional weather for Thanksgivi…
spacecityweather.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We dive into the very warm Gulf waters, which have been driving this month’s anomalously warm temperatures in Houston. We also look ahead to exceptional weather for Thanksgiving and a soggy weekend.
#houwx
#houwx
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The National Weather Service has confirmed the formation of a tornado in northwest Harris County this afternoon. More storms are expected over the next couple of hours before a brief lull, followed by a broken line of storms later this evening. Please be weather aware!
#houwx
#houwx
Today’s storms turn unruly, including a confirmed tornado, and we have another round coming tonight
In brief: The National Weather Service has confirmed the formation of a tornado in northwest Harris County this afternoon. More storms are expected over the next couple of hours before a brief lull…
spacecityweather.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The National Weather Service has confirmed the formation of a tornado in northwest Harris County this afternoon. More storms are expected over the next couple of hours before a brief lull, followed by a broken line of storms later this evening. Please be weather aware!
#houwx
#houwx
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This was released in error.
THE PRESIDENT: Doge, that's the... you know, they are very scrupulous.
ZIEGLER: [inaudble]
THE PRESIDENT: They are clean, intelligent... stubborn. Like the Japanese. They are [inaudible]. You have to...
ZIEGLER: [inaudible]
THE PRESIDENT: What?
ZIEGLER: [inaudble]
THE PRESIDENT: They are clean, intelligent... stubborn. Like the Japanese. They are [inaudible]. You have to...
ZIEGLER: [inaudible]
THE PRESIDENT: What?
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
This was released in error.
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If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
If you dare to displease the despot, you will be declared an enemy of the state and every lever of it will be deployed against you.
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***Two more weeks! Two more weeks! Two more weeks!***
prepare to be shocked:
*WHITE HOUSE TO DELAY HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
*WHITE HOUSE TO DELAY HEALTHCARE PROPOSAL
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
***Two more weeks! Two more weeks! Two more weeks!***
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A quick Sunday update for you on the chances of severe weather for Monday (low-end), the Thanksgiving forecast (splendid), and we address the rumors of cold for early December that have cranked up a notch this weekend. @mattlanza.bsky.social has details.
#houwx #housky
#houwx #housky
A low-end severe weather risk for Houston on Monday, with a near-perfect Thanksgiving on the horizon
In brief: There is a low-end risk for a severe storm or two on Monday evening across the area as cooler, drier air builds in. Thanksgiving looks stunning. We take a peek at the longer range today, …
spacecityweather.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A quick Sunday update for you on the chances of severe weather for Monday (low-end), the Thanksgiving forecast (splendid), and we address the rumors of cold for early December that have cranked up a notch this weekend. @mattlanza.bsky.social has details.
#houwx #housky
#houwx #housky
I gotta believe this newspaper ad for Skechers features an AI-generated image, one of the most bizarre photos I've seen in a mainstream ad. Handsome family enraptured by a single sneaker in what appears to be a shoebox manger. The girl on the right seems to be PRAYING TO THE SHOE.
November 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I gotta believe this newspaper ad for Skechers features an AI-generated image, one of the most bizarre photos I've seen in a mainstream ad. Handsome family enraptured by a single sneaker in what appears to be a shoebox manger. The girl on the right seems to be PRAYING TO THE SHOE.
OnePlus changes its approach to smartphone design. The OnePlus 15 is the second flagship release this year, but the first one - the OnePlus 13 - remains the better device.
The OnePlus 15 Android phone is several steps forward but many steps back
The OnePlus 15 pushes boundaries with raw power and a monster battery, but it abandons the design flair and camera refinement that defined the brand’s best phones.
www.houstonchronicle.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
OnePlus changes its approach to smartphone design. The OnePlus 15 is the second flagship release this year, but the first one - the OnePlus 13 - remains the better device.
Finally! Looks like Google is working on vertical tabs in Chrome.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.
Google Chrome is testing a big change to tabs
Taking inspiration from other browsers.
mashable.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Finally! Looks like Google is working on vertical tabs in Chrome.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.
Vertical tabs is a revelation if you've never used it. It's why I prefer MS Edge on Mac.