Personal Technology Columnist
Larry Magid
Larry Magid is a tech journalist & internet safety advocate.
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Magid: Cleaning up your internet browser
If you experience glitches or are concerned about privacy, it's time to take some proactive steps
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Magid: Managing privacy on Facebook
Features allow you to take control of what others can see
Magid: Google simplifies controlling information about you
You might be surprised what people can find out about in a search
Magid: Backing up is not hard to do
Losing everything on your computer may not be tragic, but it can be pretty devastating.
Magid: Being courteous in your use of technology
And take the time to learn the features of your electronic devices
Magid: Time to think about back-to-school devices and policies
Before you spend anything on new tech, check with your school or district to see what they recommend
Magid: Google’s back in the game with its new Pixel Tablet
Hybrid tablet/display makes a great deal of sense
Magid: Inexpensive speakers for outdoor listening
My wife, Patti, likes to listen to music while she gardens in the backyard. She can listen through her phone’s speakers, but even though modern smartphone speakers have gotten better,...
I joined Threads on Day 1. Here is my experience.
So far service offers a kinder, gentler experience
Magid: Looking back on 40 years of writing tech columns
Over the years, I wrote a lot about online communications