Jim Rossman
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX, United States
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Rossman: How to troubleshoot digital concert tickets
One of my friends posted on Facebook about the high price of concert tickets. He mentioned the ticket price ($91) included almost $45 in fees. I thought the... → Read More
Rossman: What to do about Twitter’s elimination of text two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication is a security option you should be using wherever you can. It is an extra layer of protection that requires you to enter a code... → Read More
Rossman: What to do if an AirTag is following you
This week my wife got a pop-up message on her iPhone that someone else’s AirTag was following her. That someone else’s AirTag was mine. The warning was by... → Read More
Rossman: Always double-check before logging into online banking
I was talking on the phone with my mom last night when she told me about an email she received from her bank (Chase), warning of “some information on the dark... → Read More
Wyze cameras a welcome throwback to the original
I’ve been using Wyze cameras at my home since they introduced the original Wyze Cam back in 2018. At the time, internet cameras were on the expensive side,... → Read More
Rossman: Don’t be afraid of smartphone eSIMs
I learned a good lesson this week about my iPhone. Instead of a reader asking a question, this week’s topic is one that I bring to the table. I’ve been... → Read More
Trade your mouse for a pen with the Wacom Intuos Pro Pen Tablet
I started my career as a newspaper photographer. This was back in the days of film cameras, but I was there for the start of film scanners and then digital... → Read More
Rossman: It’s time to clean out your box of stray cables
If you’re anything like me, you have a box of stray or unused cables somewhere in your house. My box of cables might be bigger than most because I get a lot... → Read More
Accessibility options can make it easier to read your phone
When I was home visiting my mom over the holidays, I took the time to upgrade the operating system on her iPhone. After upgrading from iOS 15 to iOS 16, she... → Read More
Do you really need a screen protector?
At work, one of our departments ordered some new iPads and bought glass screen protectors to keep the screens from getting damaged. They didn’t ask me whether... → Read More
Geekom Mini PC packs a lot into a very small case
Most of us are familiar with computers being either desktops or laptops, and desktops come in several tower configurations. The advancement in laptop... → Read More
Here’s how to connect multiple computer monitors to make you more productive
One thing you’ll need to know if you want to use multiple monitors is how to configure them so you’re not chasing around your onscreen cursor. → Read More
Mango Power E checks all the boxes for a great power station
After 20 years of reviewing gadgets, favorite categories emerge. I find I really like reviewing cellphones, drones and portable power stations. Portable power... → Read More
What can you do with your old cellphone?
If Santa’s bringing you a cellphone this Christmas, you will be faced with a question: What should you do with your old phone? You could just toss it in a... → Read More
Netflix about to crack down on password sharing
It’s no secret that Netflix would like for us to stop sharing passwords. For years, when the company was growing, it seemed content to look the other way when... → Read More
Tech review: Ruko drone is easy to fly and makes beautiful videos
I’m a huge fan of helicopters. If there’s a helicopter flying where I can see it, I usually stop and watch it. As a kid, one of my favorite Christmas presents... → Read More
Holiday emails getting out of hand?
I’m writing this column on Cyber Monday, and if your email inbox is anything like mine, every company I’ve ever dealt with online is sending emails trying to... → Read More
Learn how to make internet searching work for you
Last week I wrote about searching the internet to solve your tech problems. The key to quickly finding the right answer is learning how to use advanced search... → Read More
Rossman: I hate to admit it, but I don’t know everything
I’m going to let you all in on a secret: I don’t know how to fix every technology problem. Shocking! Not really, and I hope you all are smiling. I’ve been an... → Read More
Goal Zero Sherpa battery is perfect for traveling
I love to be prepared. I have phone chargers and cables and external batteries in multiple places to minimize my chances of ever running out of power. I’ve... → Read More