Technology, science, language, and humor.
They do mix; very well, in fact. That’s been my experience, anyway, in my years writing columns, presenting science and tech on TV, creating how-to books, and doing a lot of public speaking. Welcome to my world!
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After five years at Yahoo, I've rejoined The Times. My regular feature, "Crowdwise," crowdsources solutions to life's most flummoxing problems. I also contribute "how to" tech stories.
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I write and host stories for "Sunday Morning" about tech, science, the environment, Broadway, and a lot more.
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I’ve hosted 17 funny, fascinating specials for “NOVA,” the long-running science show on PBS. All of them are available, in full, to watch online.
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The New York Times
Best Tips for Avoiding Family Money Meltdowns
June 26, 2019I asked you, the readers, for your best tips on avoiding family squabbles over money—and the best way to teach your kids about money. Wow, did you come through.
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CBS Sunday Morning
The Race to Mars
June 23, 2019NASA and SpaceX are both well into their projects to launch to Mars. I interviewed the heads of both companies to find out how--and why.
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New York Magazine
The 5 Adapters You Need for an Apple MacBook
Aug 1, 2019In my new "Strategist" micro-column, I review tech products I actually wound up buying. This week: USB-C adapters.
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Latest Book
OS X: The Missing Manual, Mohave Edition
by David Pogue
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iPhone: The Missing Manual, 12th Edition
by David Pogue
Windows 10, 2nd Edition
by David Pogue
