About HighTechDad
Michael Sheehan (“HighTechDad”) is an avid technologist, writer, journalist, content marketer, blogger, tech influencer, social media pundit, loving husband and father of 3 beautiful girls living in the San Francisco Bay Area. This site covers technology, consumer electronics, Parent Tech, SmartHomes, cloud computing, gadgets, software, hardware, parenting “hacks,” and other tips & tricks.
Articles, Reviews & How-To's on Tech, Gadgets, Family & More
These articles below are the latest and represent a variety of the categories, topics, and subjects that I’m passionate about.
But if you are looking for something specific, try searching my site.
Articles, Reviews & How-To's on Tech, Gadgets, Family & More
The articles below represent a handful of the categories, topics, and subjects that I’m passionate about.
But if you are looking for something specific, try searching my site.
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If you use the Sleep or DND functions on your iPhone, change this setting now!
If you use sleep or wind down functions, be sure to review your Do Not Disturb (DND) settings to let the right calls to get through. Here’s how!
How To Hide Folders in iOS 14 – iOS Quick Tip
This quick tip for iOS 14 shows you how to easily hide multiple pages within iOS 14 in just a few clicks. Use it to clean up your iPhone.
watchOS 7: Wind Down + Sleep app = Getting a Better Night’s Rest
watchOS 7 coupled w/ iOS has a new activity tracker – sleep! Learn about Wind Down to get a better night’s rest & track your sleep!
Use UV Rays to Zap 99% of Germs on your Device with the KeySmart CleanTray – Review
The KeySmart SmartTray uses UV-C rays to zap 99.9% of bacteria, germs & viruses of smartphones & other handheld items. This review details it.
Ready for macOS Big Sur? Tips to Ensure a Smooth Upgrade using Setapp Apps!
If you’re going to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, take these important steps first (optimize, backup, etc.). These apps from Setapp will help!
Making a Run to Lake Tahoe in the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Review of the 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro SUV after 10 days of testing, five of which were in Lake Tahoe. The 4Runner is at home in nature!
The Ecovacs Deebot T5 Robot Vacuum Made my Kids Really Lazy! Learn Why – Review
Review of the Ecovacs Deepot T5 robot vacuum which vacuums and mops as it uses lasers to scan your home’s floorplan – an efficient daily cleaning solution.
This Device Should Be Font & Center in Every Smart Home – Nest Hub Max Review
Review of the Nest Hub Max – a 10″ smart home hub for the Google Home ecosystem with glorious sound, steller HD video, and vast tech integrations.
HighTechDad’s Father’s Day 2020 Gift Guide
This is HighTechDad’s 2020 Father’s Day Gift Guide of family tech and smart home products that have been reviewed on HighTechDad.com. Happy Father’s Day!
Latest Articles
Why Pay $300+ For Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones? Review of dyplay Urban Traveller ANC Headphones
Noise-canceling headphones don’t have to cost $100s. Review of the dyplay Urban Traveller ANC Bluetooth headphones – very capable at a fraction of the cost.
Old Fashioned Flood Lights are Boring & Dumb – Feit Makes Them Colorful & Smart – Review
Review of the Feit smart, WiFi-connected floodlight. Add this smart bulb to your smart home & bring automation via Alexa or Google assistant outdoors.
The Autonomous Smart Desk 2 Just Wants You to Stand Up to Work – Review
Review of the Autonomous Smart Desk 2, a motorized sit-stand desk with height memory settings, solid construction, and relatively easy assembly.
Nixplay Next Generation Smart Frame – Nice New Hardware, Same Great Experience
Nixplay has a new next generation smart digital picture frame with a 2K display & updated remote. HighTechDad’s quick review of this digital frame.
PaMu Slide Plus Bluetooth Earbuds Review – Great Sound & Charges Your Smartphone Too!
Review of the PaMu Slide Plus, Bluetooth earbuds with tremendous sounds and a very innovative charging case that can wirelessly charge a smartphone.
7 Reasons Why (If You Have a USB-C MacBook Pro or Air) You NEED the HyperDrive Pro 8-in-2 Hub – Review
If you have a new(er) MacBook Pro/Air that has two USB Type-C/Thuderbolt 3 ports, get rid of those dongles & get the HyperDrive PRO 8-in-2 hub. My review!
How to Cool Any Room By Voice/App/Remote – Portable, Connected Cooling – MIDEA Air Conditioner
The MIDEA MAP08S1BWT is a portable, small room air conditioner that has WiFi control, connects to Amazon Alexa, and is much less expensive than all-home A/C.
Ride.Tech Drives Readers Down the Road of Transportation Technology, Innovation, and Transformation
Ride.Tech is a new editorial website helping you understand the technology trends in the automotive industry – this article discusses what you can find there.
Review: BenQ InstaShow Enables Quick Wireless Presentation & Video (Even at Home)
This review is about the BenQ InstaShow which is an extremely easy plug-and-play wireless video & presentation transmission device – no software needed.