Sandy Writtenhouse

With her BS in Information Technology, Sandy worked for many years in the IT industry as a Project Manager, Department Manager, and PMO Lead. She then decided to follow her dream and now writes about technology full-time.

How to see your serial number, firmware version, and storage on Kindle

Holding a Kindle Paperwhite

If you own a Kindle Paperwhite, there may come a time when you want information about the device. Whether you need to troubleshoot a problem, want to see if you have the latest firmware, or simply want to know how much space you have left, it’s easier than you might think.

Here, we’ll show you how to find your serial number, firmware version, and available space on Kindle Paperwhite.

HomePod mini vs Amazon Echo: Which should you buy?

HomePod mini vs Amazon Echo

Apple introduced a tinier version of its popular HomePod called HomePod mini. This smart speaker is not only smaller in size, but also in price as compared to its parent. Both of these features put the HomePod mini more in the running as a direct competitor to the Amazon Echo.

Whether for yourself or a gift for a loved one, you might be trying to decide between the two (or three including the Amazon Echo Dot). To help, we have a comparison of HomePod mini versus Amazon Echo. Hopefully this will help you pick the best smart speaker for your home or someone else’s.

The best free educational AR apps for adults on iPhone and iPad

Educational AR apps - Apollos Moon Shot AR Inside a Moon Portal

With augmented reality (AR) apps, you can put objects right in front of you. We’ve already shown you some of the best AR apps for home design. These apps let you see what furniture, wall décor, and more look like in your own home before you shell out the cash.

If you want to take augmented reality a step further, check out these free educational AR apps for your iPhone or iPad. You can discover constellations and stars, use a geometric calculator, explore historic civilizations, and even learn to draw.

Take advantage of technology and expand your mind at the same time with these educational augmented reality apps.

Where is that on Mac?

Question Mark on MacBook

Maybe you just purchased your first Mac, or maybe you only perform certain tasks on it each day. In these situations, it can be difficult to find items you’re unfamiliar with when you need them. From big things like applications to small ones like the trash, we’ll help you find the most commonly looked-for items on your Mac.

macOS Big Sur FAQ: All your questions answered

Apple's promotional image for the macOS Big Sur software update for Mac computers

Some people have already downloaded, installed, and gotten used to macOS Big Sur. The newness has probably already worn off for them! But if you’re still contemplating whether or not you should, aren’t sure if you’re Mac model can handle it, or just want some basic questions answered, here’s your macOS Big Sur FAQ.

The best music and radio apps for Mac

Amazon Music Top Stations and Albums

If you love music, then you probably subscribe to Apple Music and jump right to it on your Mac when you’re in the mood to groove. But that may also mean that you dabble in more than one music source.

Maybe you also use Spotify to share playlists with pals who enjoy those services. Or perhaps you even pop on an FM radio station from the time to time just for something different or for a favorite radio show.

There’s no reason you can’t have more than one app on your Mac for songs and radio shows. So if you’re thinking of trying something new, check out this list of the best music and radio apps for your Mac.