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Alan Truly-

Alan Truly

About Alan Truly

Alan is a Tech Writer living in Nova Scotia, Canada. A tech-enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what is new and what is next. With over 30 years experience in computer, video and photo equipment, you can expect useful tips and insights in his writing. Alan has a degree in programming, many years focused on design, editing, and animation. A period of managing logistics and e-commerce operations for a mobile accessories company rounds out a diverse background. Alan is a true jack of all digital trades in this ever-changing computer-enriched world. To stay flexible in mind and in body, he practices yoga, light cardio, and eats a whole food diet, based on minimally processed plants.

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Is The Samsung Galaxy S20 Waterproof? Water Resistance Rating Explained

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series comes with an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, but how effective is that and does it mean waterproof?

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How To Shoot Close-Up Macro Photos With Pixel 6 Pro

Google gave the Pixel 6 Pro all-around great cameras but left out macro. However, the zoom allows close-ups that give amazing views of tiny objects.

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The 5 Best Camera Apps For Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro

While Google makes the best Pixel 6 camera app, sometimes professional control, quick filters, and special effects are needed for a unique look.

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Does The iPad Air 5 Have A 120Hz Display? What You Need To Know

The iPad Air 5 is nearly as powerful as the iPad Pro, but does it have the same easy-on-the-eyes scrolling that comes with a 120Hz refresh rate?

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How To Add (And Remove) YouTube Premium Family Members

A YouTube Premium subscription can be shared with up to 5 other family members but requires a slightly more expensive Family Membership to add others.

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Which iPhones Have Three Cameras? Here's The Full List

An iPhone that has three rear cameras offers a wider range of zoom possibilities and also gives some control over the aperture used to take a photo.

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This iPhone App Lets You Simultaneously Record Front & Rear Cameras

The Double Take iPhone app lets users record from the front and rear cameras simultaneously, with modes like split screen and PiP video available.

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How To Take iPhone Photos & Set Up The Camera With Voice Control

iPhone users can set up Apple's Voice Control to take photos, record videos, and change any setting simply by speaking a series of commands.

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Galaxy S20 FE Water Resistance: How Protected Is Samsung's Fan Edition Phone?

What you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE's water and dust resistance, as well as tips for when the phone is exposed to water.

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This Swipe Gesture Lets You Go Back On An iPhone

Apple mentions various swipe gestures to navigate around an iPhone, but doesn't describe the very useful swipe to go back gesture that exists.

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How To Use Google Lens In A Web Browser

Google Lens is available in desktop browsers, using artificial intelligence to analyze and identify objects in images and provide matching results.

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Tesla Steering Modes: Comfort, Standard, & Sport Differences Explained

Tesla provides three steering modes: Standard, Comfort, and Sport. Here's how to switch between them, and which one is best for different situations.

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What Does Low Power Mode Do On A MacBook? Let’s Take A Look

Apple provides recent MacBook laptops with a Low Power Mode option to extend battery life, but how it works and what it does is not so clear.

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Fitbit Charge 5 Vs. Sense 2: Should You Spend $149 Or $299 For An ECG Fitbit?

Fitbit's Charge 5 tracker matches its much more expensive Sense 2 smartwatch in many ways, but there are features that are exclusive to the latter.

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How To Turn iPhone Videos Into Photos With & Without An App

Apple's iPhone can capture beautiful 4K videos at up to 8.3 megapixels per second, but taking a screenshot cuts resolution to less than half.

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How To Use The iPhone's Hidden Camera Filters

The iPhone Camera app isn't the only one packed with filters and effects. Fun photos and videos can be created using other built-in Apple apps too.

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How To Adjust iPhone Media Volume Separately From Phone Rings & Alerts

Changing overall volume levels on an iPhone is as easy as pressing the volume up or down buttons, but there is a way to change only the media volume.

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How To Capture 360-Degree Photo Spheres With An iPhone

An iPhone can create immersive Photo Spheres just like Android by using Google's Street View app, which combines 50 photos into a 360-degree view.

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How To Take Black And White Photos With Your iPhone

iPhones can capture black and white images using inbuilt filters with the Photos app. Users can see a live preview or apply the effect later in edits.

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How Long Does An Apple Watch Last? Here Are Some Life-Extending Tips

While the Apple Watch is already durable, the lifespan can be stretched even further, allowing for years of trouble-free smartwatch enjoyment.

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