Alan is a technology author based in Nova Scotia, Canada. A computer enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years of experience in computer, video ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Switching to a new smartphone is exciting, but transferring all that precious data from your old device, such as pictures, files, contacts, ...

Are you trying to find a way to save your photos, videos, music, documents, contacts, etc. before doing any troubleshooting step, or simply finding a way to safeguard them for good? Then you’ve come ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The concept of smart home technology has gradually found its way into just about every conceivable facet of the average home. With the right ...

When I press the “on” button on the light switch for the chandelier over my kitchen island, it turns on in an instant. When I ask Alexa to turn it off, the light turns off. When I tap the light in the ...

When highlighting one part of the smart home that one would recommend as the missing puzzle piece, you'd often find a mini PC or some Internet of Things (IoT) device. Not me, as I couldn't have built ...