Based on what I’ve seen on forums, there is a lot of confusion about EV battery maintenance along with plenty of “range anxiety.” Here are some basic facts about EV batteries that might help reassure you and extend the life of your EV battery. Battery chemistry matters In almost all cases, the batteries are Lithium-Ion … Read more
As someone who has been writing about tech for more than 40 years, I’ve seen ebbs and flows when it comes to how interesting it is. I have to admit, there have been times when I’ve found it boring, but then something new comes along to pique my interest. That’s happening again. When I first … Read more
This has been a big week for generative AI (GAI), the technology that can answer questions or create content based on a user’s prompt. Both OpenAI and Google announced major updates to their GAI products. OpenAI has released its new ChatGPT 4o (the o stands for “omni”) while Google has announced several updates to its … Read more
I have a confession to make. I sold my 2018 mid-range Model 3 and bought a 2024 Tesla Model 3, formerly code-named “Highland,” which offers greater range, a much quieter and more comfortable ride and other refinements. The reason I bought it this month was to take advantage of a temporary offer to transfer my … Read more
Tax day is rapidly approaching, so unless you decide to file an extension, you have just a few weeks to complete your 2023 return. DYI vs. professional help Tax preparation programs aren’t for everyone. Some people have complex scenarios and can benefit from a professional service. Aside from complexities, there may be other reasons why … Read more
Ransomware is one of numerous online crimes designed to separate people, businesses and government agencies from their money. The crime typically involves a person or an organized crime group encrypting your data and demanding a ransom payment to unlock it. It’s like kidnapping for your data. We typically hear about big attacks against agencies or … Read more
Gmail’s free email service is extremely popular, but many people don’t take advantage of some of its more powerful features like the ability to schedule emails into the future, snooze emails you don’t want to deal with right now, filter out emails from people or companies you don’t want to hear from, put stars on … Read more
As regular readers of this column know, I am pretty bullish on generative AI (GAI). I’ve spent many hours using products like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot to make travel plans, get product information, get ideas for meal planning along with recipes and lots more. I’ve also used DALLE-2, the image generation program built … Read more
When it comes to online security, you don’t have to be paranoid to worry about people who want to harm you. Sadly, there are such people, and although they have nothing against you personally, they do want your money, and because the internet is global, they can be anywhere in the world, including countries where … Read more
I had 20 years of schooling with classes in lots of subjects, but the two most important ones I took were junior high school typing and high school forensics. That typing class not only taught me the skills I needed to use a typewriter in high school, college and graduate school, but gave me a … Read more