PowerDirector Mobile! New Layout! I Kinda Don’t Love it!

PowerDirector Mobile has a new look!

My favorite video editing app for android continues to add new features and tools. It’s exciting to see these updates, but this recent change to the UI has me a little concerned! Let’s dig into one of the best tools for mobile content creation!

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Does the Galaxy S20 use a FAKE Zoom?

How DO cameras work?

As I’ve been talking about the Galaxy S20 and LG V60, people seem surprised by some of the performance I’ve been describing.

We might complain about compromises on one phone, but how do those changes compare to the competition?

How closely should we examine marketing claims? Should popular manufacturers be graded on a curve JUST because they’re popular? Let’s take a look at the Galaxy S20’s spec sheet here…
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Great Tech Resources for Homeschooling! Videos, Apps, and Websites!

More parents than ever are having to adjust to the realities of homeschooling, and my family is no exception. To keep kids intellectually engaged while traditional schools are closed, there are a variety of video resources, apps, games, and tech tools you can use.

In this video, lets rounds up some of my favorites and share some thoughts about the best way to keep our children learning during this challenging time.

We’re all in this together! Let’s share some good family tech!
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#2020Hearing: How your ears work! (With a little help from some old educational films!)

How the human ear works!

Covering some of the basics for #2020Hearing, let’s take a quick trip back to high school science class!

How does sound get into your brain? Your ears are pretty remarkable. We should take care of them!
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Setting a Safe Volume for Your Headphones (Can Be Tricky)

You set the volume to “half” on your phone and it’s WAY too loud. You “cranked” the volume to the max, but it’s still too quiet. There might not be anything wrong with your ears!

Setting a safe volume for your headphones is a really good habit to get into.

There’s just one SMALL issue.

There is no universal agreement on how “loud” headphones get when plugged into different devices. Laptops, Desktops, Phones, Tablets, DAPs, if you “set the volume to half”, you still might be listening too loud.

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Your phone is faster than a laptop.

Well, your phone is PROBABLY faster than a laptop. I don’t know exactly what phone YOU own. The line between pocket computer, and portable computer is getting really blurry. Chances are pretty good that your phone is powerful enough to meet most (or all) of your computing needs. More than just “covering the basics”, let’s see what a smartphone can REALLY do… Continue reading “Your phone is faster than a laptop.”

Choosing the Right Headphones for You! #2020Hearing

To begin at the beginning.

Before we tackle more advanced topics, I think it’s important to start with some of the basics. When we talk about different types of audio solutions, it’s handy to have a chat about the strengths and weaknesses of those different solutions.

For headphones, there’s quite a bit of variety, so let’s take a quick stroll through the options you might want to buy! Continue reading “Choosing the Right Headphones for You! #2020Hearing”

Christmas on the Sony A7iii: A full frame miracle!

Test driving the Sony A7iii!

I’m so used to shooting on phones, it was refreshing to take a Sony mirror-less out for a spin. Our holiday memories this year are looking REALLY good. After a couple weeks, I’ve got some thoughts to share on this monster camera body, which completely deserves all the praise it’s been receiving.

Is it good enough to convince me to switch? Let’s take a look!

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