Brad Moon
Editor Computing solutions
I’m a long-time electronics and gadget geek who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that lets me indulge this interest. I have been writing about technology for several decades for a wide range of outlets including Wired, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, MSN, About.com, Kiplinger, and GeekDad. I’m in my 10th year as a senior contributor for Forbes with a focus on reviewing music-related tech, Apple gear, battery power stations and other consumer electronics. My day job is with the Malware Research Center at AI-native cybersecurity pioneer CrowdStrike.
I’m a long-time electronics and gadget geek who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that lets me indulge this interest. I have been writing about technology for several decades for a wide range of outlets including Wired, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, MSN, About.com, Kiplinger, and GeekDad. I’m in my 10th year as a senior contributor for Forbes with a focus on reviewing music-related tech, Apple gear, battery power stations and other consumer electronics. My day job is with the Malware Research Center at AI-native cybersecurity pioneer CrowdStrike.
5 options for the e-book lover
Got a book lover on your shopping list? If they haven’t yet made the leap to digital (or if they own an early generation device), now is the perfect time to get them a gift they’ll love. An e-reader or tablet lets them carry their entire library around with them, buy e-books on demand and free up those bookshelves for storage space. Here’s what you need to know about e-reader, tablets and five choices that would be perfect for the e-book lover.
The gift of better Wi-Fi
Want a gift that can noticeably improve everything from online gaming to browsing the web or even watching streaming video? A single device makes the experience of using virtually any gadget in today’s connected homes faster and more reliable. Choose a new 802.11ac Wi-Fi router and you can give the gift that everyone wants: the gift of better Wi-Fi.
The gift of storage: options starting under $10
What do you get the PC or Mac user who has everything? Storage! Even in the days of cheap cloud storage, nothing beats having all your data—pictures, videos, files and music—available quickly and on demand. And no-one ever has too much storage. I’ve put together a list of great, storage-themed gift options.
Review: iHealth BP7 Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor
Looking for a way to monitor your blood pressure without having to resort to daily trips to the pharmacy? The iHealth BP7 is a compact, easy to use and surprisingly affordable monitor that works with your mobile device to provide blood pressure readings on demand.
10 tips for all day battery life: how to keep your laptop going without plugging in
One of the key advantages of a laptop over a desktop PC is the laptop’s battery. Portability is nice, but it’s the freedom from electrical outlets that really makes a laptop shine. You can use it in your favourite chair, in a cafe or on a bus—until that battery dies. Then you’re carrying a lump of metal, glass and plastic that’s useless until you find a power outlet. Here’s how to extend your laptop’s battery life in the quest for going all day without the tyranny of the power cord.
Gamechanger: How the new Apple TV differs from all other media streamers
The new, 4th generation Apple TV certainly isn’t the first media streamer to hit the market. It’s not the cheapest, the smallest, nor the first to offer voice control. However, the new Apple TV 4 stands out from competing media streamers and represents a revolutionary step forward for these devices.
How to give a PC for Christmas
When it comes to big ticket Christmas gifts, a PC is one of the biggest. So you don’t want to mess it up by choosing the wrong one. My suggestion is steal a tip from Santa: make a list and check it twice. It’s not going to tell you who’s naughty or nice, but by making a list of key requirements and priorities, you’ll be sure to make the right choice when it comes to picking a PC to give a special someone.
Gear for the Mac fan on your Christmas shopping list
Got someone on your Christmas shopping list who’s all about the Mac? Don’t worry, we all have a few of those (in fact, some of us might just be one of those). Apple’s iMacs and MacBooks come pretty well equipped, but there is always room for improvement and that means plenty of gift opportunities. As one of those Mac people, I have a few suggestions for you.
How to set up and use the new Apple TV 4
One of the appeals of Apple TV has always been its ease of use. The new Apple TV offers a new remote, a new user interface and new capabilities: here’s how to set up and use a fourth generation Apple TV.
Intel RealSense: technology’s next direction
Intel describes its RealSense technology as enabling your PC to see more like you do. That sounds interesting, but once you realize what this actually means, it becomes clear that RealSense isn’t just another incremental upgrade. It’s a new direction for computers that has the potential to dramatically change the way we interact with PCs and what we do with them.