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Lance Whitney

Contributor

My Experience

I've been working for PCMag since early 2016 writing tutorials, how-to pieces, and other articles on consumer technology. Beyond PCMag, I've written news stories and tutorials for a variety of other websites and publications, including CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic, Macworld, PC World, Time, US News & World Report, and AARP Magazine. I spent seven years writing breaking news for CNET as one of the site’s East Coast reporters. I've also written two books for Wiley & Sons—Windows 8: Five Minutes at a Time and Teach Yourself Visually LinkedIn.

My Areas of Expertise

I've used Windows, Office, and other Microsoft products for years so I'm well versed in that world. I also know the Mac quite well. I'm always working with iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and Android on my various mobile devices. And these days, I write a lot about AI, so that's become another key area for me.

The Tech I Use

My wife always jokes about all the tech products we have around the house, but I manage to put them to good use for my articles. I like Lenovo computers, so I own a couple of Lenovo desktops and several laptops. I have three MacBooks and a Mac mini. For my mobile life and work, I use an iPhone 16 Pro, iPad Pro, and iPad mini as well as an Apple Watch. But since I write about Android, I own several Android phones and tablets. Like any tech person, I have a cabinet full of cables, wires, and assorted mysterious gadgets. And when it's time to take a break from writing, I have an old Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, both of which I use for exercise and fitness games.

Recent Articles by Lance Whitney

SharePlay 101: How to Watch TV and Listen to Music With Friends On FaceTime

You and your friends can jump on a FaceTime call and watch the same TV shows and movies, listen to the same music, use the same supported apps, and share your screens.

By Lance Whitney
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How to Subscribe to and Manage Audio Content With Apple Podcasts

Apple's Podcasts app is available for mobile devices and desktops. Here's how to follow, listen to, and manage podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, in iTunes, or on the web.

By Lance Whitney
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How to Use AI to Quickly and Easily Enhance Your Photos

Need to fix a wonky snapshot or jazz up a boring image? A variety of apps can help you repair and perfect your photos with assistance from AI.

By Lance Whitney
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3 AI Keyboard Apps That Can Help Spruce Up Your Emails, Text Messages, and More

Need to finesse an email or polish a blog post while on your phone or tablet? Enlist the help of a third-party AI keyboard like Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, or Grammarly.

By Lance Whitney
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Write This Down: 24 Things You Didn't Realize Apple's Notes App Could Do

Apple enhances the Notes app with each new release of iOS and iPadOS. Here’s how to take advantage of the latest upgrades, from locking down notes to tapping into Apple Intelligence.

By Lance Whitney
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