Articles by larry
Shop carefully before cord cutting
I felt a bit like a dinosaur as installers from Comcast spent a morning wiring my house for cable TV. Many people are “cutting the cord,” just as I’m having new ones strung. But after […]
Turn off Facebook’s auto-tagging based on face recognition
Facebook collects biometric data about people’s faces that it uses to help tag people in photographs. It’s not completely automatic, but it does help users tag friends who appear in photos on their pages. You […]
Tips for strong and unique passwords and password managers
A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and hackers and here are some tips from ConnectSafely.org Here is a slideshow with some useful tips How to Create (use use) Strong & […]
Diversity reports show that Silicon Valley has a long way to go
It’s no secret that Silicon Valley tech companies are a bit of a White and Asian boys club […]
Spring clean your smartphone
Spring officially began in March but it’s never too late to do some spring cleaning. I’m not talking about your garage or that home office of yours. I’m talking about your digital devices. Today, I’ll […]
Amazon Prime Now Delivers Meals in San Francisco
Amazon is now delivering hot restaurant meals in San Francisco as part of its Amazon Prime Now service. Delivery is free and Amazon pledges that it doesn’t charge more than regular restaurant prices. There is […]
GoGuardian helps schools monitor student Chromebooks
Read the full post at Forbes.com Listen to Larry’s longform podcast interview with GoGuardian officials Listen to Larry’s 1-minute Tech Talk about GoGuardian
Vivint system provides home security and automation
Over the past three decades I’ve experimented with do-it-yourself home automation systems to control lights and appliances. But now, instead of a DIY system, I accepted Vivint’s offer to lend me a professionally installed system […]
Snapchat adds playful video & audio chat features
Even though I helped write the Parents’ Guide to Snapchat, I’ve never been a heavy user of the service. Sending a picture that disappears in 10 seconds isn’t high on my priority list. But thanks […]