July 6, 2025

Take a trip back to your childhood home, no plane ticket required

That’s my childhood home above at 111 Washington Avenue, South Amboy, NJ. I was about 10 when I knocked out my front tooth on the swing set. There was also the day when I made the very bad decision to throw a snowball at a passing police car while the officer had his windows open. […]

March 30, 2025

The strange and weird things captured on Google Maps

I love Google Maps. It’s one of those everyday tech tools that actually makes life easier. From finding late-night tacos to dodging traffic like a pro, it’s still the gold standard in navigation. (Sorry, Apple Maps, you’re catching up but not quite there yet.) 🗺️ Google Maps has charted nearly every inch of the planet, […]

February 23, 2025

Weird things on Google Earth

I spent the first 10 years of my life in New Jersey. I still remember when I knocked out my front tooth on the swings and the time I threw a snowball at a police car and hit the cop inside on the head. That was bad. Seeing the house on Google took me back. […]

January 25, 2025
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Delete location sharing apps – How to share in the ones you use

More and more location-sharing apps have been caught selling your data to third parties. Here’s how to use the stuff built into your phone already.

December 21, 2024
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Tech tip: Share your ETA on the go

Running late? I’ll explain how to share your ETA on the go with this handy hidden maps app feature.