How to Share Your Screen in a FaceTime Call or Meeting
When I’m helping my Dad figure things out on his computer, I am stuck using Zoom since I can share my screen and show him things. But we prefer FaceTime. Is there any way to share my screen in FaceTime from my Mac?
The Easiest Way to Access Gemini? Chrome Actions.
Want to be able to ask Google Gemini all your AI and research questions as conveniently as possible? If you use Google Chrome it turns out that Gemini AI is just a single keystroke away…
How to Text Someone in Another Language with Android
Have you ever received a text message from a multilingual friend in a language you don’t understand? Instead of asking them to send it again in your preferred language, here’s how Android makes it easy to respond with the same language.
How Can I Change the Thumbnail on my YouTube Video?
Dave, I’m just getting started with YouTube and it’s fun to think that billions of people could watch a video I’ve uploaded. However, my thumbnails are miserable and I’m trying to improve them. Is there a way to change a thumbnail on an already published video so I can keep improving?
How to Play “Keyword” Game from the Washington Post
Dave, I am a huge Wordle fan and want to learn how to play the new game “Keyword” from the Washington Post. But their help is unhelpful and I can’t quite figure it out. Can you explain how to play this online game? Thanks!
How to Run ChatGPT Instead of Copilot on a Windows PC
Dave, I’m not much of a fan of Microsoft Copilot, preferring to just use ChatGPT directly. How can I set up on my Windows 11 computer so it’s easy to work with the right AI chatbot, not endlessly be fighting with Copilot?
How do I Update WatchOS on my Apple Watch? [updated for 2025]
I’m a bit concerned: I launched the Watch app on my iPhone and it immediately told me “Update Required”. What’s up with that? Usually it just says that there’s an update available and lets me decide if I want to apply it or not. What’s different and how do I safely proceed?
How to Extract Pages from a PDF in Windows 11
I need to extract specific pages from large PDF documents but have heard that the online PDF editors are dangerous to use. What are my options to cut out pages without downloading malicious software onto my Windows computer?
Isolate Parallels for Mac Windows VM from MacOS?
I’ve started running Windows 11 as a virtual machine on my MacBook Pro through Parallels Desktop. Works well so far, but I’m a bit disconcerted to see all my Mac desktop files on the PC desktop too. How can I isolate things a bit better without losing interoperability?
Remove a Book from your Goodreads “Currently Reading” List
Hi Dave. I see that you’re a fellow book reader and Goodreads enthusiast! I’m wondering if you can help me: I started reading a book and it’s just awful. I want to just remove it from my currently reading list and move on to the next title. No review, no star rating, I just want it gone. Is that possible?