Craig Lloyd
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San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
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The five most repairable Android smartphones you can buy
A broken smartphone is a reality none of us really want to confront. Is it fixable? Where do I take it to get it repaired? What am I going to use in the → Read More
How to Get Severe Weather Alerts on Your iPhone
Here are the best options to get severe weather alerts on your iPhone from the built-in alerts to apps that offer custom iPhone weather alerts. → Read More
The most repairable Android phones you can buy
Owning the latest and greatest smartphone on the block is exhilarating, but the moment something on it breaks and needs a repair, the last thing on your → Read More
Can Smart Thermostats Ruin Your Furnace?
It may sound preposterous, but some people are afraid smart thermostats are bad for heating and air conditioning systems. Here’s the good news: You don’t have much to worry about, but there are some important things to keep in mind. → Read More
You’ll Have to Replace Your $160 AirPods Every Few Years
AirPods are one of Apple’s most beloved new products. But, if you love them so much that you use them every day, expect the irreplaceable batteries to only last a few years at most. → Read More
Do You Miss Touch ID? I Certainly Don’t
With the launch of the iPhone XS and XR last year, Apple has gone all-in on Face ID. And while there may be some users who miss the fingerprint sensor, I’m not one of them. → Read More
iMessage Features to Avoid with Your Green Bubble Android Buddies
There are a lot of cool things you can do in iMessage other than just sending text messages to your friends and family, but for your compatriots that use Android, you’ll want to skip these specific iMessage features, since they don’t work on Google’s mobile OS. → Read More
Your Smarthome Setup Might Break, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
Your smarthome devices might be running smoothly now, but at any time, a forced update or a change by the manufacturer could potentially break your device, either temporarily or permanently. And there’s nothing you can do about it. → Read More
Do the People You Follow on Social Media Spark Joy?
Do you roll your eyes and groan more than you laugh and smile when going through your various social media feeds? Then perhaps it’s time to clear out the social media clutter, Marie Kondo style. → Read More
Why Are iPhones Still Limited to 9 Apps Per Folder Page?
With all the apps we have on our iPhones these days, organizing them into folders is pretty much a requirement. But why does Apple still only show nine apps per folder page, especially with screen sizes getting bigger? → Read More
5 Creative Uses for Smart Plugs
One of the best values in all of the smarthome technology available is the handy smart plug. They’re cheap, but they can do a lot. Here are a handful of creative uses if you find yourself pondering the implications. → Read More
What Are Nits of Brightness on a TV or Other Display?
The competition between TV and display manufacturers has been heating up rapidly, and everyone is talking about how many “nits” their displays have. But what even is a nit? And why should you care? → Read More
New Software Updates for Your Apple Devices Are Out Now
If you own an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or an Apple TV, you might be pleased to know that a software update is available for each of these devices. So you may want to hit refresh in the settings. → Read More
Stop Buying Inkjet Printers and Buy a Laser Printer Instead
Are you sick and tired of how slow your inkjet printer is? Does it seem like the ink constantly runs out? Do yourself a favor and replace that hunk of junk with a quality laser printer. → Read More
Things You Should Never Post Online but Probably Are
It’s easy to get excited about something and post it on social media for all your friends and family to see, and maybe even the rest of the world. But there are some things that you shouldn’t post online, even if it might seem obvious. → Read More
How to Gift Music, Movies, and More from the iTunes Store
You’ve undoubtedly bought music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks off of iTunes before, but it was likely for yourself. If you’re wanting to buy something from the iTunes Store and gift it to someone else, here’s how to do it. → Read More
Why Do So Many Apps Ask For Your Location, and Which Ones Really Need It?
When it comes to smartphone privacy concerns, location data is usually at the top of the list. The thing is, so many apps ask for your location now that we never really stop to think why they ask in the first place. → Read More
Bring Your Christmas List Into the 21st Century by Using an Amazon Wish List
Are you still using handwritten lists, Word documents, or emails as your Christmas list? Sure, it may be tried and true, but that’s the old-school way of doing things. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor and use an Amazon Wish List instead. → Read More
You Can Now Set a Delay in Alexa Routines
Alexa Routines are a great way to automate all sorts of actions around the house at once, but thanks to a heavily-requested new feature, you can now add a delay to certain actions in those Routines. → Read More
Give Your Memoji a Santa Hat This Christmas
There are a lot of neat accessories that you can add to your custom Memoji on the iPhone, but if you want to get into the Christmas spirit this year, you can have your Memoji wear a festive Santa hat. → Read More