Taking family pictures isn’t as simple as pointing your camera at the family and hoping for a good result. Go above and beyond during family portrait session, taking along a mental list of shots to keep the shoot flowing. I use this list of groupings with each family session. Take the entire family picture first. […] Read More
PCs don’t have to be high maintenance — I certainly don’t run a PC-cleaning program every week. But every computer could use an occasional tune up. Take a few minutes to speed up, secure and free up space on your PC. Remove Useless Files Your computer builds temporary files and other unnecessary junk that pile […] Read More
My wrist just got a whole lot smarter. And my wallet didn’t make me feel dumb about it. For the past week I’ve been wearing the Martian Notifier, a watch that fulfills nearly all my requirements for such a device; nice looks, low price, simple features and great battery life. It’s not perfect, and in […] Read More
Facebook is one of the most popular sites for sharing photos with friends and family, but unless you have the right settings checked, you could inadvertently be sharing those pictures with everyone. Here’s how to control the privacy of your Facebook photos in a few simple steps. I like to share family photos, particularly of […] Read More
Windows 8.1 hides much of its interface behind various swipes. This frees up space for full-screen content, but you’ll need to learn the swipes to really appreciate Windows on a tablet or touch-enabled laptop. These tips apply only to the new touch interface on Windows 8.1 — not the desktop. Many of Windows 8.1’s best desktop […] Read More
Great candids are something that everyone wants to have in the family album — they’re just surprisingly hard to capture. I think we’ve been trained to expect the subject to look right at the camera and smile every time the camera comes out. I’ve tried to re-program my family and clients to “just be” as […] Read More
If you’re lucky enough to be able to afford an unlimited data plan for your smartphone, bravo. Good for you. Of course, chances are good that “unlimited” means high-speed data for only the first few gigabytes, then throttled back to 2G, 3G or something in between. What’s more, many of the new low-cost carriers (AIO […] Read More
There was a time — and this is dating us — when Dave and Rick drooled over high-end stereo components and huge speakers. After all, no music-lover’s home was complete in the 1980s without a rack full of stereo components and towering speakers. But it’s The Future now, and people don’t get as excited about […] Read More
I’ve made it a goal to help photography enthusiasts Say NO to Auto, but some readers are confused by which auto setting I am referring to. My book title is a reference to shooting with automatic mode instead of learning how to shoot in full manual settings. However, there’s one auto setting I embrace regularly: Auto focus. For […] Read More
Windows security isn’t easy: I cringe every time I see a fellow Windows user struggling with complicated security setups involving several programs and manual scans. Computers exist to serve us and make our lives easier — securing a typical home or work PC doesn’t have to be a hassle. Install a Basic, Free Antivirus Antivirus […] Read More
