My 2024 Black Friday Sale Picks

Hey everyone, especially those in the US. Happy Thanksgiving and, of course, Happy Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are some really good deals this year, and I thought I would take a moment to share a few of my favorites. As usual, these are gear deals that I use and would recommend. Some links ... Read More

I got a new iPhone, headphones and watch

It’s that time of year again, and as a tech reviewer and photographer, I usually get a new iPhone to have better tech, get camera improvements, be able to make recommendations, and answer your questions. This year was no different. I got the new iPhone 16 Pro. Let me answer the first question I get ... Read More

My Top Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deal Picks

It’s that sale that many of us wait for each year, and this year, there are actually some pretty great savings on gadgets and smart home gear. I’m sharing my list of things I either own and love that are on sale or things that I actually bought this year, too. So, in no particular ... Read More

See What’s NEW in the May 2024 Adobe Lightroom Release

I’m happy to share the news about today’s Adobe Photography Release (May 2024). There are updates across the Lightroom Ecosystem, including Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom on Mobile, and Lightroom on Web.  Today, we are introducing a groundbreaking feature in Lightroom-Generative Remove, powered by Firefly. This innovative tool allows you to effortlessly eliminate distractions from your photos with a single ... Read More

NEW Adobe Express Mobile (Beta) is Here and it’s FREE!

I create social posts and videos several times a week to share with my community. Most of the time, I need to create that content while I’m on the go and in the moment, which means that I want to do it on my phone. Last year, Adobe completely revamped Adobe Express on the web ... Read More

I switched my WiFi network to Unifi a year ago! How’s it going?

Time flies when you’re no longer troubleshooting your WiFi. Last February I made the decision to upgrade away from my Linksys Velop WiFi system and take the advice of so many, and move over to Unifi from Ubiquiti. At the time, I came to grips with the fact that I had outgrown consumer networking equipment ... Read More

I’m now officially a cord cutter, too

People have been cutting the cord from their cable TV provider for years. With the explosion of smart TVs and streaming services, it’s pretty easy to get by with just internet service and stream the content you want on your TV. I’m late to the game, but earlier this year, I finally decided that I ... Read More

Apple Vision Pro – My Honest Review

Apple Vision Pro is Apple’s entry into the world of spatial computing. While people will be quick to compare it to all the existing VR headsets, that’s like comparing all 2007-era cellphones and early smartphones to the original iPhone in 2007. They are not the same. Apple Vision Pro is a different device with some ... Read More

Check Out My New Adobe Express Class

I just wanted to take a moment to give you a heads-up that I just released my latest class: “How to Get Started with Adobe Express – 10 Things Beginners Want to Know How To Do.” This free class is complete with chapters for the 10 Things so that you can quickly get to things ... Read More