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HTD Tech Briefs
View all →June 9, 2019
Hey Google, Buy a Lenovo Smart Clock For Father’s Day (or Any Day) – Review
Review of the Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant built-in. This small form factor bedside clock responds to voice commands & has a beautiful display.
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March 20, 2019
Smart Home Guide 2019: Before Buying that Smart Home Device, Check These 8 Things First [Updated]
This Smart Home Guide 2019 helps to evaluate the smart home gadget or device you are considering. 8 items you should review before purchasing a smart device.
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March 8, 2019
Got Time Machine Backup Errors? Like Error Type 11? How To Easily Identify & Fix!
How to fix Time Machine backup errors like Error Type 11. This How To article walks through numerous steps in identifying & fixing Time Machine errors & issues.
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February 1, 2019
How to Save Huge Amounts of Hard Drive Space Using OneDrive’s On-Demand & Selective Sync
How to use Microsoft cloud storage & file syncing software & service, OneDrive, with new On-Demand and Selective Sync features to save hard drive space.
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January 22, 2019
Video: How to Replace the Apple iPhone 6S Battery (with Detailed Instructions)
Video walkthrough of how to remove and replace the Apple iPhone 6S battery. This video provides a detailed "how to" replacing the iPhone 6S battery.
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November 13, 2018
The HighTechDad 2018 Holiday Tech Gift Guide of 25+ Reviewed Products
Shopping for tech gifts for the holidays? Read the HighTechDad 2018 Holiday Tech Gift Guide of 25+ Products that have been reviewed on HighTechDad.com!
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October 16, 2018
After 8 Days Using the Apple Watch Series 4, These are My Top 8 Observations
Review of the Apple Watch Series 4 after 8 days of usage. Compares features, design, and functionality against the Apple Watch S3 (& previous generations).
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September 24, 2018
How To Easily Change the iOS iTunes Backup Location to an External Hard Drive & Save Tons of Space
Running out of space on your Mac because of huge iOS backups? Here's how to move the default iTunes iOS backup to an external hard drive.
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August 30, 2018
How To Set the Default Apps (Email, Browser, RSS) on a Mac the EASIEST Way Possible! – UPDATED 2021
This how to article shows the EASIEST way to set the default application on a Mac for things like mail app (Outlook), browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & more!
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July 23, 2018
How To Fix Track Changes in Microsoft Word 16 for Mac Reverting to “Author” [VIDEO]
Is your author or user name showing as "Author" in your Microsoft Word for Mac when you edit & track changes & not your actual user name? Here's how to fix!
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July 16, 2018
Review: Kanex GoPower Watch Stand with Wireless Charging Base Charges 3 Apple Devices At Once
Review of the Kanex GoPower Watch Stand with Wireless Charging Base which allows you to charge up to 3 devices: iPhone, Apple Watch, and another USB device.
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February 12, 2018
14 Apple Watch Tips & Tricks You Might Not Know About
Whether you have an Apple Watch Series 3, Series 2, or Series 1, it is always helpful to have a bunch of tips and tricks to get the most out of your Apple smartwatch. This is a list of my favorite items after testing the Watch Series 3 and Series 1. How many do you know about?
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