Larry Magid
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Technology Columnist at Bay Area News Group
Tech journalist & internet safety activist
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2 days ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and millions of users are still running that version. Some will be able to upgrade to Windows 11, but many won’t, because Windows 11 requires hardware that many Windows 10 machines lack. That means a lot of PC users may find themselves in the market for a new computer between now and October.
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1 week ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
One of the provisions in the “big, beautiful” budget bill would ban states from regulating AI for the next 10 years.
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2 weeks ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
I’ve been on a quest to find the perfect robotic vacuum cleaner and mop, and I’m getting closer, but perfection is an unrealistic benchmark. The first couple I looked at did an OK job, but despite being automated, needed too much of my attention when they got stuck or needed an adjustment. By the time I added in time on the phone with tech support, I concluded it was more trouble than it was worth. I could vacuum the house faster with my Dyson Cyclone V10.
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3 weeks ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
A 2023 YouGov survey found that battery life was the most important feature when selecting a smartphone. Even though battery life has been improving, I’ve heard from a lot of people who have trouble getting through a full day without having to recharge their phone. That’s certainly been my experience, especially on busy days when I need to use my phone a lot and am away from a charger, such as when I’m traveling. When possible, my first recommendation is to charge when you can.
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1 month ago |
mercurynews.com | Larry Magid
An article on the said that “pink noise can enhance deep sleep in older adults and improve cognitive performance.” Brown noise can also help sleep, but the article cited research that “white noise had little beneficial effect on sleep.” I had never heard of brown and pink noise, but Dr. Anil Rama, who runs the Sleep and Brain clinic in Saratoga, told me that “Pink noise is like steady rain while brown noise is like ocean waves.
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