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Dave LeClair

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Dave LeClair was the News Editor for How-To Geek. He is now a Mobile Analyst for PCMag. With more than a decade of technology writing experience, he's written thousands of articles for publications like MakeUseOf, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and plenty of other places.

Outside of writing, Dave also enjoys getting in front of and behind the camera, and you can find him in videos for MakeUseOf and TheGamer. He's also edited videos for channels like Collider and HotCars.

Dave regularly uses Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and every gaming platform out there, which gives him a well-rounded take on the technology we all know and love.

When he isn't writing or making videos, you can often find Dave at a tech conference such as CES taking in the latest and greatest gadgets and goodies.

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Want to Send Disappearing Messages in WhatsApp? Here’s How

WhatsApp is finally adding a feature that fans of the messaging app wanted. You can now send disappearing messages in the Facebook-owned chat app, as announced by the company on its blog.

Dave LeClair Aug 4th, 2021

You Can Make Up to $10,000 a Month Creating YouTube Shorts

Google has announced that it is going to pay creators on YouTube Shorts up to $10,000 per month for creating videos on the company’s TikTok competitor as part of the YouTube Shorts Fund—starting right now….

Dave LeClair Aug 4th, 2021

Is YouTube TV’s Price Increasing in 2021? Google Says No

YouTube TV has seen its share of price increases since it launched a few years ago, but according to a Google executive, we shouldn’t expect to see our bills go up any time soon—not in the “near term,” at least….

Dave LeClair Aug 3rd, 2021

Google Maps Makes It Easier to Share Your Location on iPhone

With the latest version of Google Maps for iPhone and iPad, you can share your location with friends, get traffic information more quickly, and even access a dark mode on your iPhone within the popular navigation app….

Dave LeClair Aug 3rd, 2021

Want a Magic Keyboard With Touch ID? Hope You Have an M1 Mac

Apple has finally decided to start selling its Magic Keyboard With Touch ID as a standalone product starting at $149. However, the Touch ID feature only works on M1 Macs, which means the main selling point won’t work for m…

Dave LeClair Aug 3rd, 2021

You Can Use Master Chief’s Voice in Waze, Here’s How

There are plenty of navigation apps to choose from, but only one currently features Master Chief’s voice guidance, and that’s Waze.

Dave LeClair Aug 3rd, 2021

Spotify Plus is $.99 Per Month But It Still Has Ads

Spotify is testing a new subscription service called Spotify Plus that only costs $.99 per month for some users. However, it still has ads, and removing them is one of the main reasons to spend money on a music streaming subs…

Dave LeClair Aug 3rd, 2021

Like It or Not, All Chromebooks Now Come With Google Meet

Google is making some changes to its Chromebook PCs, many of which focus on getting together with others in the virtual space. Love it or hate it, Google is now preinstalling its video meetings app, Google Meet, on Chromebook…

Dave LeClair Aug 3rd, 2021

Here’s How Much Windows 365 Will Cost Each Month

Microsoft’s Windows 365 cloud PC service ranges in price from $20 per user per month for the cheapest option up to $162 for the most expensive one.

Dave LeClair Aug 2nd, 2021

Intel Leaks (and Deletes) Thunderbolt 5 Speeds

A trip around various Intel research sites didn’t quite go as planned for Gregory Bryant, EVP, and GM of Intel’s Client Computing Group. The executive shared and then quickly deleted a photo that revealed that Thunderbolt 5 c…

Dave LeClair Aug 2nd, 2021

Curious About the Pixel 6? Here’s What Google Teased

Google has decided to shake up the way it typically announces its devices. Rather than an event filled with pomp and circumstance, the company posted a Twitter thread (and blog post) teasing the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 …

Dave LeClair Aug 2nd, 2021

Here’s How to Get 1,000 People On a Telegram Call

Have you ever wanted to get up to 1,000 people together for a massive video call? Telegram just added the option to host gigantic video sessions through its Group Video Calls 2.0 update. This means you can have video sessions…

Dave LeClair Aug 2nd, 2021

Want to Remove Ads on YouTube? It May Get Cheaper Soon

YouTube Premium comes with plenty of features. Unfortunately, many people just want a legal and ethical way to remove ads while still supporting the creators they love. YouTube is now testing a “Premium Light” subscription fo…

Dave LeClair Aug 2nd, 2021

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