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by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News For years, people have jokingly referred to the “Apple Tax,” which isn’t a real tax but a premium price for Apple products. Although not […]

I am sad and angry about the decision to pull the plug onCBS News Radio after nearly 100 years. I have been privileged to be associated with that legendary organization for several decades. It started […]

My allergist, who is treating me for a dust mite allergy, suggested using dehumidifiers in my bedroom and home office to keep humidity below 50 percent, making it harder for dust mites to reproduce […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Over the years, I’ve written several columns about ergonomics, but many of those early pieces predated smartphones and even laptops, focusing largely on how […]

I recently bought a Frigidaire dehumidifier and nearly returned it because, at first glance, there appeared to be no way to set a schedule. When I tapped my appliance name in the app’s home screen […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News If you or a member of your family are among the millions of people who got high-tech gifts this year, I wish you a […]

In October, 1970 West Magazine, which was bundled with the Sunday Los Angeles Times, did a profile on me and Dennis Hayes — the founder of Earth Day. It was written by columnist Art Seidenbaum […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News Whether it’s your phone, your computer or even your smart TV, chances are pretty good that something will go wrong, requiring you to troubleshoot. […]

by Larry Magid This post first appeared in the Mercury News I have had Alexa Echo devices from Amazon in my house for years, so when it’s time for bed, all I have to say […]