At Macstock X in Crystal Lake, Illinois, Allison took the stage to teach a 90-minute workshop titled “How the Cool Kids Use Spreadsheets.” Since people have different preferences in spreadsheet tools, she taught the concepts in Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, and Google Sheets. She taught how to fill down and right not just functions, but […]
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KeyCastr & Presentify on ScreenCastsONLINE
Back in 2024, I taught you about a free, open source app called Keycastr that allows you to display your keystrokes on screen during demos. It’s a fantastic tool to help your audience understand exactly what you’re doing when you’re teaching new concepts. Around the same time, I taught you about an app called Presentify, […]
Continue readingMy MindSpace Tutorial is Live on ScreenCastsONLINE
In May, I told you about a fabulous mind mapping tool called MindSpace that is also surprisingly inexpensive. While I did walk through the capabilities in some detail, I think there’s no better way to learn a tool than with a video tutorial. The good news is that my latest video for ScreenCastsONLINE is all […]
Continue readingCES 2026: AquaMeter Retrofit Smart Water Meter
Allison interviews Steve Gussenhoven of IoTize about AquaMeter, a system that converts traditional analog water meters into connected “smart” meters without replacing the existing hardware. The idea originated from a customer in Senegal who wanted a way to remotely collect water usage data from conventional meters. AquaMeter consists of a cap that fits over an […]
Continue readingCES 2026: GoveeLife Smart Ice Makers
Allison interviews Kaycee Zeng from GoveeLife, a smart home appliance brand related to Govee. Kaycee introduces the company’s new line of smart ice makers, beginning with the Smart Nugget Ice Maker Pro, a countertop appliance capable of producing up to 60 pounds of nugget ice per day and starting ice production in as little as […]
Continue readingCES 2026: MIMO Detect Underground Utility Location
Allison interviews Jean-David Bigoni, COO of MIMO Detect, about their ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system designed to make underground utility detection much simpler and more accessible. The company has adapted traditional GPR technology to provide real-time visualization of buried infrastructure without requiring specialized analysis after a scan. The device resembles a large push mower and is […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Brilliance Small & Efficient RGB Laserchip
Allison interviews Brilliance co-founder and CTO Douwe Geuzebroek about the company’s development of a miniature laser system built on a chip for use in augmented reality glasses. The technology is designed to provide smaller, more power-efficient AR displays with longer battery life compared to conventional laser systems. Douwe describes the company’s approach as “photonic integrated […]
Continue readingCES 2026: HapWare ALEYE Wearable Assistive Tech for Nonverbal Communication
Allison interviews Jack Walters, CEO and Cofounder of HapWare, about their wearable device called ALEYE, designed to help blind and neurodiverse users interpret nonverbal communication. Jack explains that the system combines AI, haptic feedback, and the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to detect facial expressions, gestures, and social cues in real time. Those cues are then […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Wireless Power Consortium Qi2 25W and Ki Standards
Allison interviews Petri Vuori about the Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC’s) new Qi2 25W wireless charging standard, which raises Qi2’s power limit from 15 W to 25 W using precise magnetic alignment between phone and charger to maintain performance and control heat. He explains that moving to 25 W requires better efficiency and thermal management in […]
Continue readingCES 2026: Satechi’s New Product Arrivals
Allison interviews Manny Garcia from Satechi about their new accessories, starting with the EX1 and EX3 Slim Wireless Keyboards and a matching mouse. Both keyboards are cross‑platform with a toggle for macOS/Windows, priced at $49.99 (EX1) and $69.99 (EX3), while the multi‑device mouse is sold separately. Manny highlights the mouse’s built‑in USB‑C receiver, removable rechargeable […]
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