David Pogue's Blog, page 2

Use the Airline’s App, and Other Tips for Flying Efficiency

With a few tech tricks, you can make flying a pleasant experience (almost).

A Reader’s Question: How Do You Hang Up on Voice Command?

A reader whose husband is a quadriplegic asks how to manage a voice-activated phone that requires touch for commands.

How Ballmer Missed the Tidal Shifts in Tech

From the point of view of a tech critic, Steven A. Ballmer's 13-year reign as head of Microsoft is baffling.

Problems With Your Gadgets? You Need a Consumer Advocate

Whom should you ask if you have tech problems or complaints?

Glasses That Solve Colorblindness, for a Big Price Tag

Seeing all the colors of a rainbow, at a cost of $600? For some, it'll be worth the price.

A New and Improved Nexus 7

Google has produced another deeply satisfying tablet and has managed to keep the price reasonable.

SmugMug Revamps Its Site, in a Challenge to Flickr

SmugMug's upgrade, in the works for two years, offers a dizzying array of new features -- aiming at hard-core photographers.

In the Universe of Printers, One Worth Talking About

A home laser printer from Hewlett-Packard has a weird name. But don't let that fool you.

What Readers Found in Facebook’s ‘Other’ Folder

Sad messages, missed opportunities may end up in a folder meant to protect Facebook users from spam.

Two Tips for Facebook Users

Two features, the Other folder and privacy settings, may be hard to find but are handy to know about.