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Securing a Microsoft account (MSA) is surprisingly easy. And it should only take 10 to…

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Happy Friday! We got back late from Acapulco, had an earthquake alarm go off at…

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Let's kick off 2026 with a focus on ensuring that our online accounts, especially those…

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Did Intel Finally Get It Right? ⭐

Intel's Panther Lake introduction at CES was impressive. But so was its Lunar Lake introduction…

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Dell, a company that doesn't understand PCs, AI, or consumers, certainly has a lot to…

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We have Big Tech and we have Little Tech, but is there room for something…

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Doing the right things for yourself for the right reasons isn’t radical. It’s just pragmatic.

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I'm not sure what's worse, the billionaire grifters selling us AI we don't need or…

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I wanted to finish this final 2025 wrap-up before New Year’s Eve, but moving playlists…

Ask Paul: January 2
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Happy Friday, and Happy New Year! We head into 2026 full of uncertainty but also…

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We installed three smart light switches, one of which is connected to the now-automated outside…

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ADHD sometimes feels like a super power. But sometimes it just gets in the way,…

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My Top Stories of 2025 ⭐

2025 was another monster year for personal technology, with AI, antitrust, and layoffs dominating the…

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My Favorite New Hardware of 2025 ⭐

2025 was an incredible year for PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android devices, and other hardware.…

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Big Tech and Big AI are over-hyping AI with a “bigger is better” message. But…

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My Favorite Podcasts of 2025 ⭐

2025 was a strange year for podcasts: I added four new shows but my overall…

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