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The Thinkware ARC 800 4K Dash Cam Review has the best forward 4K camera I've ever seen in a dashcam, but oh, the software is such a weak spot. Here's my full, candid review featuring footage from beautiful Estes Park, Colorado: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M8P... #dashcam #4kdashcam

Want to replace or repair your Apple Watch? Before you do, explore the options, including Apple's Certified Refurbished store, which can have great deals. Here's how to be a savvy Apple shopper: www.askdavetaylor.com/where-can-yo... #shopping #refurbished #apple #applewatch

Power banks that double as handy portable chargers? Yep, and they're life savers if you're away from power outlets! I check out the Scosche GoBat 5K and GoBat Pro 10K units and find both of them remarkably capable: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMfu... #power #charger

For most people, it's automatic: Point your iPhone camera at a QR code and it'll let you go to the linked site. But if your settings are wrong, nothing happens. No worries, here's the fix... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-enabl... #qrcode #iphone #camera

You can admit it, I understand. Every website owner wants greater visibility online, whether it's AI chat, AI overviews, or regular search results. So what's the answer? It's still about the basics... www.askdavetaylor.com/improve-your... #seo #marketing #business

Learn Debian Linux on your Mac system? Parallels Desktop will let you install and run a full Linux system - including GUI - on your MacBook with just a few clicks! Here's how to get it all set up correctly: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-insta... #linux #debian #parallels #vm #mac @debian.bsky.social

"Wildwood" from LAIKA Studios is an extraordinary stop-motion animation fantasy. But be prepared; it's also surprisingly dark and violent, making it a must-see, but not for the little ones. Here's my review: planetdave.com/2026/10/film... #film #movies

Ready to sell your old Android device or give it to a friend or family member? Before you do, you'll want to apply a "factory reset". Here's why it's so important, and how to do it right... www.askdavetaylor.com/wipe-reforma... #android #reset

Imagine running over an Apple AirTag with a steamroller. You'd end up with the UQO Wallet Tracker Card: Same functionality, but an astonishing 0.11" thick. It works with Apple Find My and Android Find Hub too. Here's my review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfLL... #airtags #trackers #findmy #uqo

Is "Windows Updates" commonly failing on your PC? There are a couple of common reasons and a slick troubleshooter that's built into Windows, along with some really smart repair options: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-fix-f... #windows #updates #repair

Tired of the system beep and want to use a custom alert sound on your Mac? You can! Here's how to record a bark, meow, or cute kid uh-ohh and choose it as your new alert: www.askdavetaylor.com/can-i-record... #macos #alerts #mac

I got my hands on a brand new Amazon ALEXA Tablet 8 with Alexa+ and recorded myself unboxing it. Because, unboxing, ya know. Honestly, it's a beautiful piece of hardware, far more elegant than the overly-plastic Fire Tablet lineup. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6gF... #amazon #alexa

Curious about ZIP+4, the new ZIP code with far greater accuracy and specificity? I dig into the history, design philosophy, and benefits of learning those four extra digits in this fun and breezy article: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-do-zip-4... #postoffice #usps

Want to grab a screenshot or capture what's happening on your Chromebook screen as a movie, using built-in ChromeOS features? No purchase or download needed, it's got everything you need. Here's how to do it: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-captu... #chromebook #chromeOS

Ready to start your new website? Excellent. First step is to find a cool domain name, but how do you find one when there are so many options and so many are already taken? Here are some ideas... www.askdavetaylor.com/how_do_you_f... #domains #business

Morning Horror Film Break! Ouija might make it into the title, but the board game barely makes it on screen in the low budget indie horror film "Ouija Hell House". Here's my review: planetdave.com/2026/10/film... #film #movies #horror #ouija

Need to sign a digital form or document, but don't have a printer and scanner? No worries, Windows has you covered with just a little bit of work. Here's how to e-sign any PDF like a pro: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-easil... #pdf #esignature

It's the most expensive vehicle that Toyota offers in the US market, but is this 3-row full-size SUV worth the money? I drove a 2026 Toyota Sequoia Capstone to find out. Here's how it went... planetdave.com/2026/10/the-... #cars #auto

Props to the team at beyerdynamic for its new AVENTHO Y Wireless Bluetooth Headphones: Not only do they feature ANC and a surprisingly affordable price tag, but they let you to replace the battery yourself! Here's my candid review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRSU... #headphones #anc #bluetooth

Tired of the boring Microsoft wallpaper images on the lock screen of your Windows 11 PC? Turns out that you can change it to a favorite image or gallery of images! Here's how, step-by-step: www.askdavetaylor.com/update-your-... #windows #win11 #lockscreen #personalization

Samsung's Galaxy AI offers a really fun feature called Weather Wallpaper that can turn a static image into one that reacts to time and weather! Here's how... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-set-u... #samsung #galaxy #galaxyAI #weather @sumsung.bsky.social

Is it tough? I stress test the HOTWAV Tab R7 Pro 10" Rugged Android Tablet and, fortunately, it survives. But don't try this with your regular tablet, please., because it'll probably wind up kaput... www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpYN... #android #tablet #rugged #outdoors

Running your own website with WordPress can be really fun, but when spammers find it, the comments can be a pain to manage. Here's how to fight back when Akismet fails you: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-block... #wordpress #spam #spammers @wordpress.org

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is supposed to keep you safe online, so why do some websites block you when it's detected? Here's what a VPN really does and why it's sometimes not helpful at all: www.askdavetaylor.com/why-do-some-... #vpn #privacy #security

My Car of the Day is the newly announced Volkswagen ID.Tiguan, the replacement for the ID.4 EV. The name's awful, but it's a pretty smart looking EV. It'll be interesting to drive one at some point... #cars #auto #ev #vw

The ProtoArc EM06 Wireless Trackball is a great input peripheral with 7 customizable buttons, but it doesn't need any software or drivers installed! It's like I/O magic. Here's my detailed demo and review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycCp... #mouse #trackball #peripherals #protoArc

Most cars are basically computers with wheels and lots of sensors, always collecting data. Ever wondered what they do with all that info? Here's what's being tracked and how to manage your privacy: www.askdavetaylor.com/what-does-yo... #cars #auto #privacy

The newest MacOS interface has a distinctive translucent effect it calls Liquid Glass and sometimes it's *too* glassy. Fortunately, you can tweak how it works. Here's how, step by step... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-fine-... #mac #macos #uiux

Want to rename a few dozen - or hundreds! - of photos or other files on your PC. You really want PowerRename, one of the many great tools in Microsoft's free PowerToys suite. Here's the scoop: www.askdavetaylor.com/bulk-rename-... #windows #powertoys #photography

Mathematical equations in Microsoft Word? Can do. From basic fractions to surprisingly complex formula, Word's got you covered, and it even supports (most of) LaTeX too... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-enter... #word #math #office365

Honestly, the Kingston IronKey Keypad 200C is probably the world's most secure USB flashdrive. It has on-board hardware encryption with its own keypad! Here's my detailed demo and review of this tiny marvel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIc_... #hardware #security #kingston

"Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" is a Chinese anti-American propaganda film. But it's also compelling, engaging, and entertaining, with a story that focuses on the lives of local people during the fog of war and occupation. Recommended. planetdave.com/2026/10/film... #film #movies

Amazon offers a lot more than just new books, ebooks, and audio content! Through the neatly integrated Amazon Marketplace it turns out that there's a whole world of used books, music, games, and other material available too... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-safel... #amazon #shopping #books

Amazon Kindle fans! Would you prefer other people didn't pop onto your Kindle and see what you're reading? Turns out you can set up a login security PIN to stop 'em in their tracks. Here's how: www.askdavetaylor.com/add-a-pin-lo... #kindle #privacy #security

Use a humidifier, get that annoying white residue, right? Not so! I checked out the Levoit Superior Studio Smart Evaporative Humidifier and found that by skipping the ultrasonics, it produces no mist and no dust! Here's my review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrpu... #levoit #humidifier #health

There's quite a lot to like with the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD Limited, including a bold, modern design. They add up to one of the best EVs you can buy and a strong contender for best compact crossover SUV overall. Here's my detailed review: planetdave.com/2026/09/the-... #cars #auto #hyundai #ev

My car of the day is the shiny new 2027 Honda Civic Type R. It's got some very nice lines, I say! #cars #auto #honda

Chromebooks are designed to be online 24x7 but it turns out that they still work great if you're offline and without Internet. Here's how to get offline access and synchronization set up... www.askdavetaylor.com/access-googl... #chromebook #chromeos #googledrive

Rented or borrowed a Hyundai vehicle and paired your smartphone? Don't forget to unpair and delete it from the car before you return it! Here's how, step by step: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-forge... #cars #auto #hyundai #privacy @hyundaiusa.com

Nice job to the team behind the new America.gov AI-powered government Q&A site. No ads, no politics, no distractions, just a smart tool to help people find answers. Check it out at America.gov #ai #government

Got a ZapperBox? Then you really want to learn about the cool new zApp utility that lets you remotely access DVR recordings, downloading them to your local Mac or PC and watching them at your leisure. Here's my hands-on tutorial: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZJD... #zapperbox #ota #dvr

With Microsoft Edge v154, the Screenshot feature's been rewritten and become more robust. Full page captures are a breeze and annotation and sharing are equally easy. Here's the full scoop: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-captu... #edge #screenshot

The Rakuten Kobo eReader is a terrific alternative to the Amazon Kindle, but can it take screenshots? Yes it can! But enabling it involves a bit of a configuration hack, as I detail and demonstrate: www.askdavetaylor.com/heres-how-to... #kobo #rakuten

Film Break! When a retired serial killer gets Alzheimer's, it's hard to keep track of what's real, what's memory, and what day it is. Which is a definite problem when he realizes that his daughter's dating a murderer, in this intense Korean thriller: planetdave.com/2026/09/film... #film #movies

The last thing I expected with the FitNexa SomniPods 3 Sleep Earbuds was that they'd sound so terrific. Not only can they help mask your noisy sleep environment, but they let you enjoy your favorite music while chillin' out too. My review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGfJ... #sleep #HiResAudio #earbuds

Frustrated that the "site down" alerts from Jetpack lack actual diagnostic information? It's no wonder your webmaster or site admin ignores them. If you are experiencing problems, it's time to switch to a better site monitor. Here's how.: www.askdavetaylor.com/jetpack-site... #jetpack #wordpress

A week of driving the new 2026 Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid AWD made it clear why so darn many people buy these vehicles. Sensible, reliable, but what it lacked was pizzazz. Here's what I mean: planetdave.com/2026/09/2026... #toyota #cars #auto

Merchants, artists, and service providers! Ever wish you could sell products or services by having people just scan a sticker, price sheet, or placard? You can with Paypal and QR Codes. Here's the scoop... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-creat... #paypal #qrcode #payments

Just published my review of the Meze Audio Empyrean II Open-Back Headphones, which allows me to answer the question "What do $3000 headphones sound like?" The answer is... sublime. My detailed review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1_A... #audio #audiophile #meze #headphones

Made a mistake and shared a sensitive or inappropriate photo via Messages on your iPhone? Need to really, truly delete it from both Messages and Photos? I gotcha covered. Here's how to erase your digital tracks with just a few taps: www.askdavetaylor.com/delete-an-ip... #iphone #icloud #privacy