Dave Taylor

Zapperbox now has a beta version of its upcoming zApp program for Mac. You can download it, but for most poeple on Mac systems, you won't be able to run it! Here's the solution to running unknown beta MacOS apps: askdavetaylor.com/how-to-install… #mac #macos #apps

Ever notice when you go to log in to your Windows PC that the account name is the manufacturer, rather than your own name? And that you can't fix it in "Settings"? No worries, here's how to update that account name: askdavetaylor.com/how-to-change-… #windows #personalization #win11

Interested in religious studies? Want to read the Holy Bible online, download it to your phone, explore specific passages, or even ask AI about its meaning? Here’s where to start your digital exploration: askdavetaylor.com/can_i_download… #bible #holybible

Whether you just graduated from college, are coming straight out of high school, or are looking for a better job, here are some of the most common interview questions you'll receive and some advice on how to answer them: askdavetaylor.com/ten_most_commo… #business #interview

Tried the "New Look" option in @MicrosoftEdge with its New Page Tab yet? It's weirdly dull. Here's what's going on and what the real trade-off is between Old Look and New Look: askdavetaylor.com/why-is-the-mic… #edge #customization #uiux

The Viaim OpenNote AI-powered earbuds not only sound good, but the on-board AI makes them terrific for taking notes, getting meeting transcripts, even translating phone calls in real time. Check out my review for deets: youtube.com/watch?v=pwHT69… #ai #earbuds #viaim @viaimjapan

Trying to join Google Meet, and it complains that your camera doesn't work or that it doesn't have access? Here are some basic ways to debug the problem on a Windows PC... askdavetaylor.com/how-to-get-web… #googlemeet #zoom #webcam

Hey! Tired of AI taking over your search experience? Here's how to switch Google Chrome to use @DuckDuckGo, a non-AI search engine, and how to go even further by switching from Chrome to the privacy-first @Brave browser... askdavetaylor.com/how-to-shut-ou… #browsers #privacy #ai

Film Break! Imagine your memory as a maze of connected rooms, a space where you can wander around and explore. A strange, creepy, hidden world. That's the premise of the horror film "Backrooms" and it's... not great. My review: planetdave.com/2026/07/film-r… #film #movies #horror

Have you been ignoring the PowerShell invitation to upgrade to the latest and greatest version? It's safe to ignore, but also easy to accomplish. Here's how to get PowerShell 7x installed with just one typed command: askdavetaylor.com/how-to-update-… #windows #win11 #powershell @Windows

Finally, Chromebook users can set up a device-specific password to simplify logging in! If you hate PINs and don't want to use your Google password, this is a fantastic quality-of-life ChromeOS upgrade. Here's how to set it up: askdavetaylor.com/how-to-add-a-d… #chromebook #chromeos

Don't let the name fool you, the @Kodak LUMA 500 HD Video Projector is not, alas, a 500-lumen HD projector. But it's still pretty darn impressive for a device that's smaller than a paperback book. My detailed demo & review: youtube.com/watch?v=oNcHCa… #kodak #video #videoprojector

No kidding, the Klarus XT11GT Pro 3300 Lumens Tactical Flashlight is *crazy bright*. And it's a great everyday carry or flashlight to tuck into your car's glove compartment for emergencies. Here's my demo and review: youtube.com/watch?v=469GFt… #flashlight #klarus #edc

The @Thinkware U3000 Pro Dual Camera 4K Dashcam produces some gorgeous footage, but the software, like so many dashcams, is a frustrating problem. Given its premium price, is it worth the money? My detailed demo and review: youtube.com/watch?v=B2ZK7z… #thinkware #dashcam #4kdashcam

WhatsApp is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family traveling abroad, but you do want to make a few changes in @WhatssApp for maximum privacy and security. Here's the rundown: askdavetaylor.com/key-privacy-se… #whatsapp #privacy #security

Beat the summer heat with a visit to the beautiful and accessible Jacob's Cave, in Versailles, Missouri. We did just that to avoid the heat dome and had a great time in the depths of the mountain... gofatherhood.com/2026/07/family… #caves #missouri #travel

There's a danger that might be lurking in your basement and it's invisible: Radon. So how do you tell? With a radon sensor, of course, like the excellent Airthings View Plus. Here's my detailed test and review youtube.com/watch?v=Dytm-6… #radon #homes #health @Airthings

As a former Chrysler minivan owner, it was fun to have a week with the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica LTD S, enough time to remember what's great about the design and, candidly, what's tired and boring... planetdave.com/2026/04/functi… #cars #auto #minivans @chrysler

When I received a text message ostensibly from Apple about an unrecognized Apple Pay transaction, I thought it was legit. Until I looked at it closer and did a little bit of investigation... askdavetaylor.com/unrecognized-a… #scams #applepay #phishing

Did you know that MacOS has long since supported Virtual Desktops and that it's quite helpful? But... can you rename "Spaces" in MacOS to keep things organized? Well, here's the scoop: askdavetaylor.com/is-it-possible… #mac #macos