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.
An in-line headphone amplifier and DAC masquerading as a ridiculously affordable USB-C to 3.5mm adapter that works with phones and computers? Yep! You want to know about the BZINK BA23 Hi-Res Audio Adapter DAC & Amp. Here's my review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uuT... #hiresaudio #headphones
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
An in-line headphone amplifier and DAC masquerading as a ridiculously affordable USB-C to 3.5mm adapter that works with phones and computers? Yep! You want to know about the BZINK BA23 Hi-Res Audio Adapter DAC & Amp. Here's my review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uuT... #hiresaudio #headphones
Your Apple TV 4K device now supports "kids" account profiles in tvOS 26. But it's such a limited implementation, it might not be of any use to most parents. Here's the full scoop… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-creat... #appletv #tvos
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Your Apple TV 4K device now supports "kids" account profiles in tvOS 26. But it's such a limited implementation, it might not be of any use to most parents. Here's the full scoop… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-creat... #appletv #tvos
It's easy to grant permission for your favorite sites to share notifications of new content, but over time, it can become overwhelming! Here's how to tame the wild popups on your PC before it gets completely out of control: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-stop-... #windows #notifications #popups
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's easy to grant permission for your favorite sites to share notifications of new content, but over time, it can become overwhelming! Here's how to tame the wild popups on your PC before it gets completely out of control: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-stop-... #windows #notifications #popups
Working with a program that doesn't understand the WEBP image file format? No worries, MacOS 26 has a program that can convert it into PNG or JPEG. But the feature's hidden... Here's how you can utilize it as needed: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-conve... #macos #webp
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Working with a program that doesn't understand the WEBP image file format? No worries, MacOS 26 has a program that can convert it into PNG or JPEG. But the feature's hidden... Here's how you can utilize it as needed: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-conve... #macos #webp
I watched Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" on Netflix last night and found it excellent. Oscar-worthy set design and wardrobe, a compelling story, and reasonably faithful to the original. Recommended, though it gets pretty gory at times. #film #movies #frankenstein
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I watched Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" on Netflix last night and found it excellent. Oscar-worthy set design and wardrobe, a compelling story, and reasonably faithful to the original. Recommended, though it gets pretty gory at times. #film #movies #frankenstein
Dreaming of having perfect air quality in your living space or studio? I check out the beautiful - and spendy - IQAir Atem Earth HyperHEPA Air Purifier and find lots to appreciate. But oh, that price tag! Here's my review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4b5...
#airquality #airpurifier #HEPA #IQAir
#airquality #airpurifier #HEPA #IQAir
November 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Dreaming of having perfect air quality in your living space or studio? I check out the beautiful - and spendy - IQAir Atem Earth HyperHEPA Air Purifier and find lots to appreciate. But oh, that price tag! Here's my review: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4b5...
#airquality #airpurifier #HEPA #IQAir
#airquality #airpurifier #HEPA #IQAir
First-person shooters can be great fun for teenagers, but when in-game bullying comes to real life, the horror's just beginning in "Backlash". Here's my review of this surprisingly engaging indie Aussie horror film: planetdave.com/2025/11/film... #film #movies #horror
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
First-person shooters can be great fun for teenagers, but when in-game bullying comes to real life, the horror's just beginning in "Backlash". Here's my review of this surprisingly engaging indie Aussie horror film: planetdave.com/2025/11/film... #film #movies #horror
YouTube says that it is using AI-powered machine learning to protect underage viewers from mature content. Ever wonder how that works? Here's the inside scoop… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-does-you... #privacy #onlinesafety #parentalcontrols
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
YouTube says that it is using AI-powered machine learning to protect underage viewers from mature content. Ever wonder how that works? Here's the inside scoop… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-does-you... #privacy #onlinesafety #parentalcontrols
Android 16 lets you apply dynamic weather effects to your existing wallpaper, but you have to know how to set it up. Here's a quick AI-friendly primer, starring everyone's favorite little girl: Hello Kitty... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-apply... #android16 #personalization
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Android 16 lets you apply dynamic weather effects to your existing wallpaper, but you have to know how to set it up. Here's a quick AI-friendly primer, starring everyone's favorite little girl: Hello Kitty... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-apply... #android16 #personalization
I enjoyed everything about my week driving the Silver Edition BMW X5 xDrive40i, but I'm glad I didn't sit in the back and don't have to figure out financing. It does lead to the question of whether the vehicle is TOO luxurious. Read on: planetdave.com/2025/11/2025... #bmw #cars #auto
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I enjoyed everything about my week driving the Silver Edition BMW X5 xDrive40i, but I'm glad I didn't sit in the back and don't have to figure out financing. It does lead to the question of whether the vehicle is TOO luxurious. Read on: planetdave.com/2025/11/2025... #bmw #cars #auto
A lot of Zoom meetings can involve sharing via the chat box, but how do you utilize AI tools to ensure you're communicating clearly? Here's a primer for macOS users: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-utili... #zoom #AppleIntelligence
November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A lot of Zoom meetings can involve sharing via the chat box, but how do you utilize AI tools to ensure you're communicating clearly? Here's a primer for macOS users: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-utili... #zoom #AppleIntelligence
Fed up using the keyboard to interact with your Windows PC system? Turns out Windows 11 has an excellent built-in dictation system called "voice access" that's a game changer. Here's the full scoop: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-enabl... #Windows11 #Accessibility #Dictation #VoiceInput
November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Fed up using the keyboard to interact with your Windows PC system? Turns out Windows 11 has an excellent built-in dictation system called "voice access" that's a game changer. Here's the full scoop: www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-enabl... #Windows11 #Accessibility #Dictation #VoiceInput
Love exploring the web, but get frustrated that you are penalized for not subscribing to every website or running an ad blocker? Here are some ways around it in Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Apple Safari… www.askdavetaylor.com/some-ways-to... #paywalls #content #edge #chrome #safari
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It was great waking up to an official badge from CES in my inbox: I had the honor of being a CES Innovations judge for 2026. I can't share much due to NDAs, but there were lots A-list companies showcasing amazing new products set to launch within the next six months. #ces
November 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It was great waking up to an official badge from CES in my inbox: I had the honor of being a CES Innovations judge for 2026. I can't share much due to NDAs, but there were lots A-list companies showcasing amazing new products set to launch within the next six months. #ces
MacOS 26 adds some interesting new features and capabilities to Spotlight. Here's how a few of the best work, my primary uses of Spotlight, and a discussion of whether the new features are actually helpful or not… www.askdavetaylor.com/handy-shortc... #macos #MacOS26
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
MacOS 26 adds some interesting new features and capabilities to Spotlight. Here's how a few of the best work, my primary uses of Spotlight, and a discussion of whether the new features are actually helpful or not… www.askdavetaylor.com/handy-shortc... #macos #MacOS26
When was the last time you updated the picture associated with your Microsoft account / PC account? Turns out it's easy! Here's how to update your photo, click by click… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-chang... #windows #profiles
October 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
When was the last time you updated the picture associated with your Microsoft account / PC account? Turns out it's easy! Here's how to update your photo, click by click… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-chang... #windows #profiles
Are you a fan of Threads? Excellent. Have you been tracking how many new features and capabilities have been added recently? Here are a couple of the coolest that are worth your attention: www.askdavetaylor.com/getting-star... #threads
October 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Are you a fan of Threads? Excellent. Have you been tracking how many new features and capabilities have been added recently? Here are a couple of the coolest that are worth your attention: www.askdavetaylor.com/getting-star... #threads
The Vantrue N4 S 3-Channel 1440p Dashcam offers three simultaneous better-than-HD video recordings, making it quite a cool tech gizmo. With tons of demos! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1haC... #dashcam #auto #safety #vantrue
October 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The Vantrue N4 S 3-Channel 1440p Dashcam offers three simultaneous better-than-HD video recordings, making it quite a cool tech gizmo. With tons of demos! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1haC... #dashcam #auto #safety #vantrue
General purpose AI tools are getting better at photo manipulation and photo touchups. But are they ready for trickier and more nuanced tasks? I test out three to find out… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-chang... #chatgpt #gemini #perplexity
October 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
General purpose AI tools are getting better at photo manipulation and photo touchups. But are they ready for trickier and more nuanced tasks? I test out three to find out… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-chang... #chatgpt #gemini #perplexity
Film break! Arthur is an apprentice barber when he suddenly finds himself responsible for the royal fledglings in the fun Thai/Chinese animated feature "Out of the Nest". Here's my review… planetdave.com/2025/10/film...
#film #movies #WellGoUSA
#film #movies #WellGoUSA
October 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Film break! Arthur is an apprentice barber when he suddenly finds himself responsible for the royal fledglings in the fun Thai/Chinese animated feature "Out of the Nest". Here's my review… planetdave.com/2025/10/film...
#film #movies #WellGoUSA
#film #movies #WellGoUSA
If you're a Microsoft OneDrive enthusiast, it's important for you to know how to manage all the files and folders on the system. Here's an easy primer… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-delet... #windows #onedrive
October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
If you're a Microsoft OneDrive enthusiast, it's important for you to know how to manage all the files and folders on the system. Here's an easy primer… www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-delet... #windows #onedrive
You don't have to manually enter calendar events based on what you're reading in Safari on your iPhone: Apple Intelligence can do the job for you. Here's how: www.askdavetaylor.com/have-apple-i... #iphone #ios26
October 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
You don't have to manually enter calendar events based on what you're reading in Safari on your iPhone: Apple Intelligence can do the job for you. Here's how: www.askdavetaylor.com/have-apple-i... #iphone #ios26
Received an email warning you that your Gmail account is going to be suspended and you're going to lose all of your documents? It's a scam. Here's how it works… www.askdavetaylor.com/is-google-gm... #gmail #scam #phishing
October 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Received an email warning you that your Gmail account is going to be suspended and you're going to lose all of your documents? It's a scam. Here's how it works… www.askdavetaylor.com/is-google-gm... #gmail #scam #phishing
Trying to download an e-book onto your Kindle reader, and it's not working? Here are the common causes and the most likely way to solve the problem, with a focus on the Mac... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-downl... #kindle
October 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Trying to download an e-book onto your Kindle reader, and it's not working? Here are the common causes and the most likely way to solve the problem, with a focus on the Mac... www.askdavetaylor.com/how-to-downl... #kindle