Q:, I’m trying to convince my family of ‘gamers’ to unplug for a while. Any tips on how to pass the time without screens in front of our faces?
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VPN
Q: My New Year’s resolution is to protect myself with a VPN. What are your recommendations?
Classical Music Online
Q: I’m interested in classical music, but it’s a bit intimidating for a neophyte. Are there any resources on the web for someone like me?
RCS Messaging
Q: I upgrade my Android smartphone every couple of years but it seems like text messaging is virtually the same as it was a decade ago. What’s the deal?
CES 2019
Q: The Consumer Electronics Show came and went a month ago and I’m still waiting for the PropellerHeads’ take on all the exciting new technology they announced – what gives?
Development Styles
Dear PropellerHeads: I manage a small IT group at work and some of my employees are trying to sell me on “agile development.” It sounds interesting, but also pretty risky. Does it really...
Workplace Fun
Dear PropellerHeads, I manage multiple employees and want to make sure that they’re both productive and enjoying their workday. Any suggestions on how to do that? A: So, this isn’t the usual...
YA books into movies
Dear PropellerHeads: I’ve noticed that a lot of my friends (adult friends) are really into books and movies that I think are intended for a younger audience. Am I missing out on something?...
Website Graders
Dear PropellerHeads: My website isn’t getting much traffic. A friend said I should get my site graded to see if it is up to recent standards. I nodded my head but really have no idea what he is...
2019 Space Exploration
Dear PropellerHeads, Am I the only one that got a little emotional when the Mars Rover Opportunity died? A: It definitely got a little dusty in here when I heard “My battery is low and it’s getting...
Dark Matters
Dear PropellerHeads: My new laptop has a bright screen, which is great during the day but causes eye strain after hours of use. Is there a way to save my eyes without stepping away from the...
Internet Challenges
Dear PropellerHeads: My kid seems really interested in internet challenges, but I’ve heard some could be dangerous. Should I be worried? A: I’m going to state the obvious first, that you need to be...
Cell Phone Swagger
Q: My cell phone needs some new swag. Whatcha got for me? A: By swag, I assume you mean dorky tech toys? If that’s the case, you came to the right place. I’m not going to spend time talking about...
Online Gym Alternatives
Q: I feel like I get sucked into gym promotional rates for the New Year every year. Am I throwing my money away or will I really go this year?
CES 2019
Q: The Consumer Electronics Show came and went a month ago and I’m still waiting for the PropellerHead take on all the exciting new technology they announced – what gives?
Computer Jargon
Q: My boss keeps asking me if I have enough “spare cycles” to work on new projects. I know what she’s asking, and I know this is a computer term, but where does it come from?
2019 Predictions
Q: Since 2019 is upon us…what can we expect in the world of technology next year?
Social Media
Q: I would describe myself as a reasonably happy and very active user of social media. I have read a few articles that suggest too much social media use can lead to depression. Is that something I should be worried about?
Holiday Shopping
Q: Well, the turkey is gone. Time to get up and get some shopping done, right?
Online Movie Reviews
Q: I don’t want to waste my time or money seeing a bad flick, but I don’t like the movie critic in my local paper. Who are the best movie critics on the Internet?
General Data Protection Regulation
Q: I keep getting all of these cookie notifications lately? I know websites have been using cookies for years. Why do they feel the need to tell me about it now in such an ‘in your face’ manner?
Q: Recently I was traveling in Europe and when I tried to view a website back in the US to read about the hurricanes I kept getting messages that the site was unavailable due to legal reasons. Did I break the law? I was worried they wouldn’t let me leave the country!
We Know Where You Are
Q: At the movies, it seems like they can always track the fugitive with all sorts of personal electronic devices. Is this for real?
Bias AI
Q: I heard something on the radio about Amazon building a robot to help them decide who to hire but the robot was sexist or something and now I’m confused. What’s going on?
Entertainment Apps
Q: I love having people over but I am a hopeless entertainer. I typically tell my friends to BYOB and maybe I order a pizza or throw out a bag of chips if I happen to have one. Real talk…I am also lazy. Any way I can up my game without the effort?
Bandwidth Throttling
Q: I noticed some streaming services are buffering more than normal on my phone, my kids said something about the throttle. When did cell phones get engines?
Pet Watching Apps
Q: I have recently moved on up to a deluxe apartment in the sky. My dog is having a few adjustment issues. What do you suggest?
DNA Testing
Q: My kids gave me one of those family DNA spit tests for Father’s Day. What should I do?
Browser Updates
Q: Google Chrome crashes regularly on my laptop now. Is there another browser I should replace it with?
Evolution of Quizzes
Q: Can I really find out who my soulmate is based on my Starbucks order?
URL Shorteners
Q: I think URL shorteners are heading the way of the dodo. Take goo.gl for instance. Justify their existence!
Game Consumption
Q: My five year old asked me to play video games with him and now I am saddled with a couple of questions. Should I be concerned with what he plays? Should I be concerned that I can’t figure out how to play what he plays?
Smart Cities
Q: I understand what a “smartphone” is, and the buzzwords “smartwatch” and “smart TV” are growing on me, but I heard something recently about “smart cities” – what in the world are those supposed to be?
Spy Technology
Q: I’ve been binge-watching spy movies lately and it got me wondering…how much of that tech stuff is really possible nowadays?
Online Purchasing and Review Decisions
Q: There’s a set of Three’s Company commemorative plaques I’m dying to buy but there are no reviews yet. They feature Terri vs. Chrissy, so this might be a bad investment. How important are online reviews in helping me make purchasing decisions?
Nintendo Switch
Q: It happened. My ColecoVision console finally bit the dust. Any recommendations on something new for this avid gamer?
Cell Phone Accessories
Q: My cell phone needs some new swag. Whatcha got for me?
Time Keeping and Billing
I run a small business that bills hourly. Is there a better way to keep time other than having my employees count one Mississippi, two Mississippi?
CES 2018
Q: Halloween? Thanksgiving? Meh. Let’s talk Christmas! What’s new and cool for this year? A: It’s absolutely refreshing to find someone who has crystal clear priorities. As far as something new, I...
WiFi Sharing
Q: Well, the turkey is gone. Time to get up and get some shopping done, right?
Hootsuite
Q: I own a small bakery and most of our business comes from word of mouth. But I think it’s time to expand our reach through social media. Any advice?
Free Website Builders
Dude. Like why should I pay you thousands of dollars to build me a website when I can do it on Wix for free?