Westport, Connecticut
David Pogue, Yale '85, is the weekly personal-technology columnist for the New York Times and an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News. His funny tech videos appear weekly on CNBC. And with 3 million books in print, he is also one of the world's bestselling how- to authors. He wrote or co-wrote seven books in the "For Dummies" series (including Macs, Magic, Opera, and Classical Music). In 1999, he launched his own series of amusing, practical, and user-friendly computer books called Missing Manuals, which now includes 100 titles.
David and his wife Jennifer Pogue, MD, live in Connecticut with their three young children. His web site is www.davidpogue.com.
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More Cellphone Data Usage Tips
May 18 2012
David Pogue's readers offer more suggestions on easing the pain of tracking cellphone data usage. read moreHow to Track Your Smartphone Data Usage
May 17 2012
Carriers seem to want to make it difficult for us to learn how much data or how many voice minutes we've used. That matters more as they herd us from all-you-can-use plans. The solution are apps that reveal a lot of this information. read moreHow Compatible Are Rival E-Readers?
May 10 2012
Can you move one kind of e-reader e-book to another kind of e-reader? Readers respond to David Pogue's recent review of the Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight and he gives his replies. read moreThe Prius V and Its Entune System
May 03 2012
The Prius V is the first Toyota to incorporate a new electronics system, which a new owner found to be a boon. read moreZipping Through Airport Security
April 27 2012
David Pogue reviews the TSA PreCheck program, a streamlined security system that is being tested with three airlines (American, Delta and Alaska) at 12 airports. read moreTone-Deaf Lawyers Jeopardize the Draw Something Game
April 26 2012
O.K., software industry, you've been put on notice: Nowadays, there's more to it than design, features and marketing. Sometimes, the success of your app can ride on the wording and placement of a single dialog box. read moreThere Is a Lot of Big Tech News
April 12 2012
David Pogue expresses his thoughts on the flurry of tech news of the past week. read moreSpec Obsession Disorder: The Incurable Techie Malady
April 05 2012
Who on earth cares what processor is inside a phone-as long as the phone feels fast? And the Lumia 900 feels fast. It shouldn't matter if the phone has a Snapdragon, a dual core or a hamster wheel. read moreApril 04 2012
LED bulbs are expensive but will save money in the long run. read moreS.L.R. Video Cameras for the Pros
April 03 2012
The world of professional TV and film changed suddenly when digital S.L.R.'s - still cameras - were designed to capture video. And I mean, incredible video, with all the flexibility of interchangeable lenses and amazing low-light capability. read moreA Reader's Companion to Ultrabooks
March 29 2012
More on the Great Ultrabook Roundup, from USB compatibility to storage considerations. read moreThe Disruptive Power of iMessage
March 22 2012
Apple has changed the way we buy music, use our phones, operate our computers and so on. Let's not overlook one of Apple's greatest ideas yet: messages. read moreA Few Questions (and Answers) About the New iPad
March 15 2012
David Pogue answer's readers' questions about the new iPad. read moreThe New iPad: It's in the Apps
March 07 2012
The new iPad's hardware keeps Apple ahead of its tablet rivals - there's no other tablet, yet, with anything like these specs - but it's the software that really makes the iPad shine. read morePlace Your Emphasis HERE, Not THERE
March 05 2012
When graphic designers use their computers to fool around with typography, sometimes they get the emphasis all wrong. read moreA Review of the Windows 8 Beta
February 29 2012
Microsoft has made a test version of its new Windows 8 operating system software available to the public. It's an imaginative and successful rethinking of an operating system. The Start screen, for example, is like a Lego kit for your life's control panel. read moreMore on OnLive Desktop – Readers' Questions Answered
February 24 2012
Following Thursday's column, more information about OnLive Desktop, the app that turns an iPad into a blazing-fast Windows machine. read moreWhat Cameras Inside Foxconn Found
February 23 2012
ABC's "Nightline" was invited to visit Apple's production lines at Foxconn, giving Americans a chance to see how iPads and iPhones are made in China. A note from a man born in China gave another perspective on jobs in that country. read moreApple's Mountain Lion Makes the Mac More Like the iPad
February 16 2012
Apple's Mountain Lion operating system software for the Mac brings even more of the iPhone/iPad features to the Mac. The juiciest payoff here is the suite of Mac apps that now mimic what's on the iPhone/iPad. Through your free iCloud account, all of these apps are synced instantly and smoothly… read moreThe Dilemma of Cheap Electronics
February 09 2012
If consumers want cellphones and other gadgets to be made under decent working conditions, they will also have to reckon with higher prices. read moreDavid Pogue Shares More of His Favorite Leopard Tips
January 15 2009
David Pogue, author of Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual shares some more of his favorite Leopard Tips Here's a nifty keyboard shortcut: You can cycle through windows in one program without using the mouse. Just press ~... read moreRecent Posts | All O'Reilly Posts
Webcast: Mac OS X Lion: Pogue's Take
November 02, 2011
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes. Cost: Free Watch the recorded webcast >Even before it's been published, Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual is the #1 bestselling Mac book (thanks to preorders). Author David Pogue is deeply immersed in Apple'...
Automator Automation - David Pogue's Podcast #3
Publish Date: Aug. 9, 2005
Listen to David Pogue cover Automator workflows that can help save on computing time. Learn how to use Automator to automate backups, zip up applications, and set alarms for automatic processing. (4 minutes, 26 seconds)
Dashboard Widgets - David Pogue's Podcast #2
Publish Date: Aug. 3, 2005
Listen to David Pogue cover Dashboard Widgets--what they are, how to use the Widget Bar, and what Widgets can do for you. He provides tips on some of the crazy and fun widgets available for free download. (6 minutes)
All About Spotlight - David Pogue's Podcast #1
Publish Date: Jul. 22, 2005
Listen to David Pogue's secret Tiger tips for Spotlight super searches--how to use spotlight to help access your data faster, streamline searches, and even launch applications faster. (7 minutes, 6.6 MB)
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