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Giant CES trade show to be virtual in 2021

December 31, 2020

Normally this time of year, I’d be getting ready for my annual trek to Las Vegas for CES – the massive technology trade show that typically attracts in the neighborhood of 200,000 people to spend […]

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Smartwatches monitor your health

December 24, 2020

by Larry Magid I’ve long been conscious about health and fitness, but in the midst of a global health crisis, staying healthy has become a bit of an obsession. In many ways, that’s a good […]

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Lies magnified by social media

December 10, 2020

This post first appeared in the Mercury News I have long accepted the fact that not everyone sees the world as I do, so it doesn’t particularly bother me when I come across an opinion […]

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Apple ushers in a new era for the Mac

November 12, 2020

The announcement of a new personal computer is rarely a big deal. In most cases, new laptops are perhaps a little faster, a little lighter and have a tad more battery life than their predecessor.  […]

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Online Conspiracy Theories Could Hurt Kids

October 30, 2020

This post first appeared on Mercury News. By Larry Magid Listen to “Online Conspiracy Theories Could Hurt Children” on Spreaker. Listen to 1-minute ConnectSafely Report as heard on CBS News Radio As you have probably […]

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Getting ready for ‘virtual’ school

September 3, 2020

What parents need to know about going back to school from home […]

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Check your internet speed

September 2, 2020

Bing speed test (from Microsoft) Google Speed Test Ookla Speed test Fast.com Xfinity Speed test AT&T Speed test      

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Getting ready for online learning and work

August 26, 2020

As is always the case in late August or early September, it “back to school time.” But this year, instead of going out and buying school clothes, parents need to think about the equipment, environment […]

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Find Air Quality Near Your Exact Location

August 23, 2020

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Time to take a stand for democracy

August 21, 2020

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