Doug Aamoth

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30-Second Tech Trick: Create Facebook Events

It's like Evite, but 10 years later.

By Doug Aamoth

Ask TIME Tech: Good Streaming Security Camera?

We're looking for an easy, cheap way to catch an intruder in the act

By Doug Aamoth

Amazon Fire TV Stick vs Google Chromecast vs Roku Streaming Stick

Amazon has jumped headfirst into the streaming stick game, squaring off against Google's Chromecast and Roku's Streaming Stick with its new Fire TV Stick. Here's how the devices stack up against one another. Spoiler: They're...

By Doug Aamoth

5 Unique Winter Warming Gadgets for Under $50

Come on, you're making some decent money now. Live a little! Consider blowing your paycheck on these worthy splurges.

By Doug Aamoth

Watch Steve Jobs Unveil the iPod 13 Years Ago

Gather 'round, kids. Gather 'round. Old Uncle Doug is going to regale you with a tale of an excellent rectangle that was introduced to the world on October 23, 2001. Back in 2001, MP3 players...

By Doug Aamoth

30-Second Tech Trick: Share Your Location From an iPhone Text Message

You have an iPhone. Your friend has an iPhone. The two of you have been separated. Here's how to reconnect with ease.

By Doug Aamoth

Ask TIME Tech: Best iPad for the Money Right Now?

A rundown of all the available models, highlighting the differences in search of the best value

By Doug Aamoth

Amazon's Kindles Compared: Voyage vs Paperwhite vs Standard

Amazon's Kindle e-book readers are generally hot holiday items, so let's explore the various differences between the three available models. There's the new $199+ Kindle Voyage, the $119+ Kindle Paperwhite and the $79+ standard Kindle...

By Doug Aamoth

Android 5.0 Lollipop: What's New and When Can You Get It?

Android 5.0 Lollipop started rolling out Monday

By Doug Aamoth

Buying Guide: Apple's Holiday Gadgets Lineup

For a company that's made a lot of money by selling the concept of simplicity, Apple's holiday lineup features an almost overwhelming number of gadgets. Here's a look at the main product lines, along with...

By Doug Aamoth

30-Second Tech Trick: Get Better iPhone Battery Life

Find juice-sucking apps and kill them with extreme prejudice. Or just make them use less battery. Up to you.

By Doug Aamoth

Ask TIME Tech: Good Cheap Tablet for Skype?

We've got a $100 limit and a bunch of real-time video to sling back and forth. Let's go!

By Doug Aamoth

5 Unique Desk Gadgets for Under $40

Come on, you're making some decent money now. Live a little! Consider blowing your paycheck on these worthy splurges.

By Doug Aamoth

30-Second Tech Trick: Download All Your Tweets at Once

Seamlessly relive precious, precious memories

By Doug Aamoth

404 Forever: 10 of the Web's Best Error Pages

When you've fat-fingered your way to a page that doesn't exist, the tried and true 404 is there to greet you. In no particular order, here are some of the funniest, most addictive and most creative around.

By Doug Aamoth

Gmail Tips: Get Organized with Labels and Filters

Hi, there. I'm going to use an email message from my friend Ben to show you how to organize your Gmail inbox a little better. First order of business: never delete messages. We're going to...

By Doug Aamoth

5 Unique Junk-Food Gadgets for Under $70

Come on, you're making some decent money now. Live a little! Consider blowing your paycheck on these worthy splurges.

By Doug Aamoth

Shop Amazon Smarter with These Quick Tricks

Many of us have shopped Amazon for years without really digging into some of its handier features. Here's a quick list of tips and tricks. Get Alerts When Prices Drop If you’re keeping an eye...

By Doug Aamoth

30-Second Tech Trick: Permanently Delete Photos in iOS 8

Deleting photos to clear up space on your iPhone? They might not actually be gone yet.

By Doug Aamoth

5 Unique Sleep Gadgets for Under $60

Come on, you're making some decent money now. Live a little! Consider blowing your paycheck on these worthy splurges.

By Doug Aamoth
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