AmberMac Archive: gadgets

4 Tips for Cleaning Electronic Devices During COVID-19

At this point, hopefully everyone is doing a great job of washing their hands, not touching their faces, and maintaining a physical distance from others. However, there has been some confusion about how best to keep your electronic devices clean, and some companies (like Apple) have updated their guidance in… Read More

Holiday Sneak Peek: November Tech Tour

It’s holiday time again. This week, I’m going across the country with a sneak peek of the best in holiday gifts. For the entrepreneur (Microsoft Surface Pro 7 $999; Galaxy Note 10 & 10+ in AURA GLOW $1259.99+), For the family and gamers (Nintendo Switch $399.99; Luigi’s Mansion 3 $79.99; Razer Viper Optical Mouse $99.99; Razer… Read More

commandN Feb 2019: Season 2 Premiere

We’ve got a great episode for you this month with: a chance to win a Google Wifi, smart lighting gadget reviews, a great shopping app, upcoming superhero movies, the end of blu-ray, foldable phones, a Collision conference interview, and lots of geeky tech fun with Amber, Jeff, and Lara. Read More

5 High-Tech Gifts to Stay Warm this Winter

When the weather outside is frightful, there’s warmth to be found in creative heat-saving tech. Whether your loved ones are outdoors building snow forts or cuddled up inside, keep them snug and toasty with these winter warm-up gift ideas. Sound Huggles Sound Huggles wireless earmuff headphones work double duty… Read More

Smart Gift Ideas for Kids: 5 Great STEM Toys

Our friends at Actua Canada have an awesome gift guide that we covered in our recent AmberMac Holiday Guide LIVE special. Here is our video with five of our favorite STEM toys from that list, and you can find the links for each below. Product Links… Read More

AmberMac Holiday Guide LIVE 2018 Video Special & Giveaway

Here is the third annual AmberMac Holiday Guide LIVE on Facebook and on my site, Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Seasonal tech tips, gift ideas, and some awesome giveaways (CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway – this will open in a new tab/window so you can keep watching the… Read More

Samsung SmartThings & Galaxy Note9: Review

With so much excitement in the air this time of year, it’s easy to be overwhelmed or distracted as special holiday moments whirl past in a blur. My tried-and-true method for keeping ahead of the Christmas chaos is to stay organized with some helpful tech! With the assistance of… Read More

6 Super Tiny Holiday Tech Gift Ideas

This year the best gifts under the tree may not be the ones in the biggest boxes. Whether you’re travelling to family functions or shipping your presents across the country, save space with the small items that pack a huge punch. Here’s our list of elf-sized tech that’s sure to… Read More

What Would Santa Want? 5 Wishlist Picks

Just because Santa is part of an age-old tradition, doesn’t mean he can’t keep up with the ever-changing word of technology. This year, we guessed what high-tech gear Santa might have on his wishlist. Polar Seal Heated Zip Top Ever wonder what Santa’s wearing beneath that big red suit? His… Read More

commandN Holiday Special 2018

Don’t miss our commandN Holiday Special LIVE on Facebook and right here at AmberMac.com (right here on this very page, so bookmark it now). We’ll have holiday-themed tech tips, gadget recommendations, and some great prizes, so put it in your calendar (and be sure to watch live for a special… Read More