Googlebook pre-orders: September 21, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET
Google told waitlist users that Googlebook pre-orders open Monday, September 21, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET. Android-based laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, with Magic Pointer and Gemini teased. What home buyers should expect vs Chromebooks.
Michael Narehood5 min read
iOS 27: the few features worth caring about
iOS 27 shipped with a long feature list. Here is the ruthless triage for normal iPhone users: what to try, what to join a waitlist for, and what to ignore for now.
Michael Narehood7 min read
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macOS Tahoe 26.7 and Sequoia 15.8: install Apple's September security updates
Staying on macOS Tahoe 26 or Sequoia 15? Install Apple's September 14, 2026 point releases (26.7 and 15.8) from Software Update, then confirm About. Separate from macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Cloud storage sync is not a backup
iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive keep the same files everywhere. That is sync. Home backups need older copies you can restore after a bad delete or ransomware.
Michael Narehood6 min read
iOS 27 is out today: Siri AI, Liquid Glass controls, and more for home iPhones
Apple released iOS 27 on September 14, 2026. Here is what home iPhone users get on day one, how Siri AI rolls out, and where to tap Software Update.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Steam Frame reservations: $1,059 / $1,299, sign up before Sep 17
Valve opened Steam Frame reservation sign-ups. Home VR buyers: 256GB at $1,059, 1TB at $1,299, queue randomization after Sep 17, then purchase invites.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Sharing files from OneDrive carefully (personal and family)
How to share from personal OneDrive without leaving Anyone links lying around forever: pick the right link type, set expiry and passwords when you can, and clean up old shares.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Patching & VulnerabilitiesTutorial
Patching a home NAS before ransomware finds the share
How to keep a Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, or similar home NAS updated: admin UI habits, vendor update paths, no SMB on the internet, and backups that still restore.
Michael Narehood5 min read
The 3-2-1 backup rule still works at home
Three copies, two kinds of storage, one copy offsite or offline. A plain-English backup plan for photos, tax PDFs, and the laptop you actually use.
Michael Narehood4 min read
AppleTutorial
iOS 27 arrives September 14: back up, then update your iPhone
Apple says iOS 27 is available starting September 14, 2026, with Siri AI rolling out in English. Free space, back up, update on Wi-Fi, then confirm the version.
Michael Narehood5 min read
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macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14: what home Mac users should do
Apple lists macOS 27 Golden Gate as available starting September 14, 2026 on Apple silicon Macs. Check compatibility, back up with Time Machine, then install from Software Update.
Michael Narehood5 min read
AirPods 5: open-ear ANC from $129, preorder now for September 18
Apple introduced AirPods 5 on September 9, 2026 with open-ear Active Noise Cancellation from $129, plus a $149 Wireless Charging Case model with stem volume swipe. Preorder now; stores September 18.
Michael Narehood3 min read
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: the familiar flagship path this fall
Apple debuted iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199) and Pro Max ($1,299) on September 9, 2026 with A20 Pro, a variable-aperture 48MP main camera, and Sep 12 preorders for Sep 18 availability. What matters for a normal upgrader.
Michael Narehood4 min read
iPhone Duo: Apple's first foldable, from $1,999
Apple unveiled iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026: 7.6-inch inner and 5.4-inch outer displays, A20 Pro, preorders October 16, availability October 23. Who should consider a foldable and who should wait.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Apple Surprise and Shine: what launched on September 9, 2026
A home-buyer roundup of Apple's September 9 Surprise and Shine event: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5, plus preorder and software dates.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Apple Watch Series 12: Health Sensing System, readiness, and $399 start
Apple Watch Series 12 arrives with the Health Sensing System, readiness scoring, and the S11 chip. Preorder now from $399 for September 18 availability. What home buyers should know.
Michael Narehood4 min read
Apple Watch Ultra 4: adventure watch with Health Sensing System, from $799
Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799 with the Health Sensing System, readiness, S11, and up to 50 hours of everyday battery life per Apple. Preorder now for September 18. For outdoor and adventure buyers.
Michael Narehood4 min read
SecurityTutorial
Browser extensions on your home PC: audit them before they audit you
A home-reader guide to Chrome, Edge, and Firefox extensions: list what you installed, remove junk, and distrust free VPN, coupon, and PDF add-ons that ask for broad permissions.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Steam Client Beta (Sep 9): Big Art Mode and Big Picture upgrades
Valve's September 9, 2026 Steam Client Beta adds Big Art Mode, a Big Picture screensaver, and related TV/Deck-friendly home screen options. These features are on the beta channel unless Valve later promotes them to stable.
Michael Narehood5 min read
Chef's Kiss 3.3.0: Events for dinner guests
Chef's Kiss 3.3.0 adds Events so you can plan a guest menu, scale recipes, assign dishes, and build a cooking schedule before company arrives.
Michael Narehood5 min read
