SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple/Epic trial, Google I/O, Microsoft cancels Windows 10X

Posted on 20 May 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My May 20, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we discuss the Apple/Epic trial, Google I/O, Microsoft’s cancellation of Windows 10X and, other topics.

Watch the video of the podcast on YouTube here, or

listen to the audio here.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple vs. Epic, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance, foldable phones, ransomware

Posted on 11 May 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My May 11, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we opine on the Apple vs. Epic court battle, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance – Matter smart home standard, foldable phones, and the rash of ransomware attacks.

Watch the video of the podcast on YouTube here, or

listen to the audio edition here.

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The 9 Best Inkjet Printers for Business in 2021

Posted on 28 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Inkjet printers are ideal for businesses with less demanding printing work but have photo and other heavy color art and graphics reproduction needs. Inkjet photo-printing superiority, an aspect even the best laser printers find challenging, is handy for operations such as for real estate agencies, car dealerships, galleries, and more. 

Read the rest of this review roundup here at Investopedia.

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The 9 Best Laser Printers for Business in 2021

Posted on 28 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

There’s a perception that laser printers are conspicuously more expensive than their inkjet counterparts and are, therefore, unaffordable for thrifty small and mid-sized businesses. On the contrary, however, laser printers not only represent a huge price premium over inkjets, but they are also better for many businesses on a budget with heavy printing needs. Laser printers produce more professional-looking documents and are cheaper to operate long term thanks to far lower per-page costs than inkjet models.  

Read the rest of this review roundup here at Investopedia.

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9 Features to Try in iOS 14.5

Posted on 28 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Usually, the significant upgrades to iOS and iPadOS roll out in the fall, like with iOS 14 and iPad OS 14. However, iOS and iPadOS 14.5 became available yesterday and include fixes to some major annoyances. Here are the top 9 features to take advantage of in iOS and iPadOS 14.5.

See this list of features here at Techlicious.com.

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Should You Upgrade to the New iMac?

Posted on 21 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

With a new iMac going on sale later this month, the enduring question is: is it time to upgrade? Built around the powerful new M1 chip and sporting a host of other upgrades, the new iMac is worth a long, hard look.

Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.

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Should You Upgrade to the New iPad Pro?

Posted on 20 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Apple’s latest iPad Pro models receive impressive performance and aesthetic upgrades, thanks to Apple’s own M1 processor. But that’s not where the innovation stops; these new iPad Pros are definitely worth an upgrade. Here’s why.

Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.

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AirTags Enable Apple Lost & Found

Posted on 20 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

While there have been  location tags on the market for years, Apple has decided it could improve on existing products with its own AirTag. This Bluetooth locator is tied into the company’s Find My ecosystem, which Apple users already use to find misplaced iPhones, iPads, and AirPods.

Read the rest of this report here at Techlicious.https://www.techlicious.com/blog/airtags-enable-apple-lost-and-found/

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Review of the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus

Posted on 6 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

There’s a reason why Ring is the king of doorbell video cameras, other than the fact that the company essentially invented the category. From easy installation to high-end performance to best-in-class ecosystem accessories and services, Ring’s products reek of experience, know-how, and the desire to meet customer needs. The flagship non-wired Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus ($199.99, check price on Amazon) delivers high-quality Full HD video and excellent security features, and it has one big upgrade from its predecessor, the Video Doorbell 3 ($179.99, check price on Amazon). That upgrade is Pre-Roll, a four-second silent black-and-white video recorded before the motion alert activates the full-color video recording of the triggering event (e.g., someone approaching your door).

Read the rest of this review here at Techlicious.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: April 6, 2021

Posted on 6 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My April 6, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This we discuss how Google beat Oracle and Larry Ellison, the Facebook Supreme Court ruling, HBO’s “Into the Storm” documentary, Sonos Roam speaker, and Tim Cook’s future at Apple.

Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube here, or

listen to the audio edition here.

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