Ask Dave Taylor
@askdavetaylor.com
Techie, teacher, board gamer, YouTuber, writer, dad. I drive lots of cars and see lots of movies when I'm not exploring my beautiful home state of Colorado. I also ❤️ cats, dogs and half-baked humans. ➕ soccer ➕ fantasy football ➕ books.
Are you concerned that you might have an unknown tracking device like an Apple AirTag tucked into your car or luggage? It's possible, unfortunately. The good news is that your Android phone can help you find it. Here's how: www.askdavetaylor.com/check-for-un... #android #privacy #trackers
January 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Are you concerned that you might have an unknown tracking device like an Apple AirTag tucked into your car or luggage? It's possible, unfortunately. The good news is that your Android phone can help you find it. Here's how: www.askdavetaylor.com/check-for-un... #android #privacy #trackers
Mac users! Chrome & Edge both allow you to search favorite sites directly from the Address bar. Safari does too, but it works differently. Here's the full scoop for Mac folks so you can enjoy an easy productivity boost too: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-creat... #macos #safari
January 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Mac users! Chrome & Edge both allow you to search favorite sites directly from the Address bar. Safari does too, but it works differently. Here's the full scoop for Mac folks so you can enjoy an easy productivity boost too: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-creat... #macos #safari
Does your Samsung Galaxy S phone seem to have lost most of its battery capacity? It might be the apps you have or your configuration. Here's how to test your battery health and the easiest changes to maximize battery life... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-exten... #phone @samsungmobileus.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Does your Samsung Galaxy S phone seem to have lost most of its battery capacity? It might be the apps you have or your configuration. Here's how to test your battery health and the easiest changes to maximize battery life... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-exten... #phone @samsungmobileus.bsky.social
Ever downloaded a file or video, then been unable to actually find it on your PC afterwards? This is surprisingly common! Here's what often happens, how to recognize the Win11 quirk, and how to fix it forever... www.askdavetaylor.com/where-are-al... #windows
January 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Ever downloaded a file or video, then been unable to actually find it on your PC afterwards? This is surprisingly common! Here's what often happens, how to recognize the Win11 quirk, and how to fix it forever... www.askdavetaylor.com/where-are-al... #windows
Whether you just joined WhatsApp or have been using it for years, it's a smart idea to enable two-step verification. Here's how, step by step, and why it's not as good as 2-factor authentication, but better than nothing... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-enabl...
#whatsapp
January 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Whether you just joined WhatsApp or have been using it for years, it's a smart idea to enable two-step verification. Here's how, step by step, and why it's not as good as 2-factor authentication, but better than nothing... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-enabl...
#whatsapp
The "AI Enhance" feature in Google Photos on Pixel phones can dramatically improve even old photos with just a tap or two. Here's how to get started with this powerful new tech... www.askdavetaylor.com/get-started-... #photography #android
January 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The "AI Enhance" feature in Google Photos on Pixel phones can dramatically improve even old photos with just a tap or two. Here's how to get started with this powerful new tech... www.askdavetaylor.com/get-started-... #photography #android
Have a youngster in the house who really wants to explore Roblox? You can set them up with a spare Chromebook to enjoy the popular game! But first, you'll need to ascertain whether it's fast enough. Here's the scoop: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-play-... #roblox #chromeos #chromebook @roblox.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Have a youngster in the house who really wants to explore Roblox? You can set them up with a spare Chromebook to enjoy the popular game! But first, you'll need to ascertain whether it's fast enough. Here's the scoop: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-play-... #roblox #chromeos #chromebook @roblox.com
Yuri retired from her job as an assassin to run a small bar in 1920s Tokyo, but when tween Shinta walks in, needing help and protection, she's back in action in the exciting Japanese action film "Revolver Lily". Here's my review: planetdave.com/2026/01/film... @wellgousa.bsky.social #film #movies
January 9, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Yuri retired from her job as an assassin to run a small bar in 1920s Tokyo, but when tween Shinta walks in, needing help and protection, she's back in action in the exciting Japanese action film "Revolver Lily". Here's my review: planetdave.com/2026/01/film... @wellgousa.bsky.social #film #movies
If your Mac system is complaining that it can't launch apps due to a lack of memory, it might be that you have the
"legacyScreenSaver" running, with its notorious memory leaks. Here's how to figure out if that's the case, and fix it: www.askdavetaylor.com/why-legacysc... #mac #macos #memory
"legacyScreenSaver" running, with its notorious memory leaks. Here's how to figure out if that's the case, and fix it: www.askdavetaylor.com/why-legacysc... #mac #macos #memory
January 8, 2026 at 7:54 PM
If your Mac system is complaining that it can't launch apps due to a lack of memory, it might be that you have the
"legacyScreenSaver" running, with its notorious memory leaks. Here's how to figure out if that's the case, and fix it: www.askdavetaylor.com/why-legacysc... #mac #macos #memory
"legacyScreenSaver" running, with its notorious memory leaks. Here's how to figure out if that's the case, and fix it: www.askdavetaylor.com/why-legacysc... #mac #macos #memory
The more you use your computer, the more personalized the ads become. Helpful, or big privacy problem? Here's the full scoop on "Advertiser ID" for both Windows and MacOS users... www.askdavetaylor.com/why-you-shou... #privacy #mac #windows
January 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
The more you use your computer, the more personalized the ads become. Helpful, or big privacy problem? Here's the full scoop on "Advertiser ID" for both Windows and MacOS users... www.askdavetaylor.com/why-you-shou... #privacy #mac #windows
The Internet Archive contains millions of movies, TV shows, educational films, documentaries, and much, much more! And you can download most of it for your own enjoyment. Here's how to find classic films and TV series to save locally: www.askdavetaylor.com/download-fre... #film #movies #tvshows
January 3, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The Internet Archive contains millions of movies, TV shows, educational films, documentaries, and much, much more! And you can download most of it for your own enjoyment. Here's how to find classic films and TV series to save locally: www.askdavetaylor.com/download-fre... #film #movies #tvshows
Just because you're on a Mac system doesn't mean you can't be a full participant with Microsoft OneDrive shared folders! Here's how to get started with OneDrive for Mac: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-use-m... #onedrive #macos
January 2, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Just because you're on a Mac system doesn't mean you can't be a full participant with Microsoft OneDrive shared folders! Here's how to get started with OneDrive for Mac: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-use-m... #onedrive #macos
Have a Rakuten Kobo eReader? Smart choice, it's quite as capable as an Amazon Kindle, with strengths all its own. But is it up-to-date with system software? Here's how to check (and update it, as needed): www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-updat... #rakuten #kobo #software #firmware
December 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Have a Rakuten Kobo eReader? Smart choice, it's quite as capable as an Amazon Kindle, with strengths all its own. But is it up-to-date with system software? Here's how to check (and update it, as needed): www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-updat... #rakuten #kobo #software #firmware
Didja know? Facebook automatically hides DM requests from unknown users, typically marking it all as spam. But it might not be! Here's how to check your DM inbox and make sure legit messages haven't been misdirected... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-check... #messenger
December 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Didja know? Facebook automatically hides DM requests from unknown users, typically marking it all as spam. But it might not be! Here's how to check your DM inbox and make sure legit messages haven't been misdirected... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-check... #messenger
Have a smart home garage door controlled by the MyQ app? You can program it to automatically close late every night for improved security. Here's how to set this automation up, step by step... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-autom... #smarthome #security
December 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Have a smart home garage door controlled by the MyQ app? You can program it to automatically close late every night for improved security. Here's how to set this automation up, step by step... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-autom... #smarthome #security
Psst: Facebook page managers! It's hard to find the Facebook business page post scheduler with the late 2025 update, but it's still there, and it even suggests optimal times to post for maximum visibility. Here's how it works... www.askdavetaylor.com/best-time-to... #facebook #meta
December 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Psst: Facebook page managers! It's hard to find the Facebook business page post scheduler with the late 2025 update, but it's still there, and it even suggests optimal times to post for maximum visibility. Here's how it works... www.askdavetaylor.com/best-time-to... #facebook #meta
Pixel owners! Google has introduced a great new feature on its Pixel phones with the latest version of Android 16: Active Apps. Here's how to check your phone to find - and kill - stray background applications: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-find-...
#android #pixel
#android #pixel
December 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Pixel owners! Google has introduced a great new feature on its Pixel phones with the latest version of Android 16: Active Apps. Here's how to check your phone to find - and kill - stray background applications: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-find-...
#android #pixel
#android #pixel
My review of the Cleer Audio Arc 4 Open Ear Headphones shows that there's still plenty of space for innovation in the audio space: They sound great! Oh, did I mention they're THX certified? Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2sC... #audio #audiophile #headphones #cleer
December 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
My review of the Cleer Audio Arc 4 Open Ear Headphones shows that there's still plenty of space for innovation in the audio space: They sound great! Oh, did I mention they're THX certified? Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2sC... #audio #audiophile #headphones #cleer
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD Premium Plus offers a refined, surprisingly luxurious drive experience. It's a solid compact SUV that I drove for a week. Here are my thoughts and commentary: planetdave.com/2025/12/2026... #mazda #suv #cars #auto @mazdausa.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD Premium Plus offers a refined, surprisingly luxurious drive experience. It's a solid compact SUV that I drove for a week. Here are my thoughts and commentary: planetdave.com/2025/12/2026... #mazda #suv #cars #auto @mazdausa.bsky.social
Want to mirror your Windows PC display onto a big television? Skip Miracast; you can easily connect with almost every brand using Chromecast, even if you don't have Google Chrome installed. Here's how, step by step, with a VIZIO TV... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-wirel... #chromecast #vizio
December 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Want to mirror your Windows PC display onto a big television? Skip Miracast; you can easily connect with almost every brand using Chromecast, even if you don't have Google Chrome installed. Here's how, step by step, with a VIZIO TV... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-wirel... #chromecast #vizio
Every chat you have with your favorite AI is fuel for its analysis of you and the profile that it's building of your interests. Instead, here's how to go incognito or private in ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-initi... #ai #llm #chatgpt #chatbots #privacy
December 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Did you know that there's now a Web interface to the Alexa universe that allows you to interact and configure things even miles away from the device? You can chat with Alexa+ too, if you want. Here's how... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-use-a... #echo #alexa #genai #llm #ai
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Did you know that LinkedIn uses a secret algorithm to show you the posts that have the highest engagement? Fortunately, you can change it to the most recent posts from people you follow instead! Here's how: www.askdavetaylor.com/change-your-... #linkedin @linkedin.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Did you know that LinkedIn uses a secret algorithm to show you the posts that have the highest engagement? Fortunately, you can change it to the most recent posts from people you follow instead! Here's how: www.askdavetaylor.com/change-your-... #linkedin @linkedin.com