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Technology reviewer

Jim Rossman

Covers: Technology, cellphones, devices and cord-cutting

Connect:Jim Rossman is a Software System Specialist for the University of Texas at Dallas. He worked for 20 years at The Dallas Morning News and now freelances as a tech reviewer for the Business section.

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Social Security is implementing some new rules about how direct deposit and check mailing is...

Jim Rossman: New policies at Social Security aim to keep you safer

This latest news has to do with verifying your identity and strengthening the process to prove your identity.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyApr 30, 2025

A screenshot of the iPhone Battery Charging options in the Settings.

Jim Rossman: Best charging habits for your phone’s battery health? Don’t overthink it

Today’s rechargeable batteries don’t love it when they are fully charged or run down too close to empty.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyApr 20, 2025

The first method involves connecting the iPhone to the computer with a USB to Lightning...

Jim Rossman: Several ways to move content from your iPhone to a Windows PC

The first method involves connecting the iPhone to the computer with the same cable you use to charge your phone.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyApr 13, 2025

RAM is temporary storage that your operating system and apps use when they are actively...

Jim Rossman: RAM and storage – how much do you need and what does it do?

Tablets don’t have upgradable internal storage, so buy as much as you think you’ll need.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyApr 10, 2025

If your iPad's Wi-Fi connection is flaking out, take it on a field trip to a different Wi-Fi...

Jim Rossman: Tech troubleshooting 101: Working to solve your own issues

The key is breaking down the problem to its basic elements, isolating the possible issue and making changes.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyMar 23, 2025

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I haven’t needed to clean my nozzles since the warning appeared and now I hope I don’t have...

Jim Rossman: A reader’s warning on inkjet printer cleaning

Do-it-yourself fix is simple, but you may encounter one catch

ByJim RossmanTechnologyMar 16, 2025

One of my first thoughts was, “I hope someone hasn’t hijacked her account.” (Jim Rossman/TNS)

Jim Rossman: What happens to your Instagram after you die?

You can memorialize an Instagram account, which is marked with ‘Remembering’ next to the person’s name.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyMar 12, 2025

Screenshot of the PC drive reset wizard. (Jim Rossman/TNS)

Jim Rossman: Do this before passing down your old computer

Here’s a way to safely erase your hard drive before donating your used computer to a friend or family member.

ByJim RossmanBusinessMar 2, 2025

He uses the printer only occasionally, and print quality was terrible. This is one of the...

Jim Rossman: Clogged inkjet printer? Run that cleaning cycle

Solve blocked ink nozzles by blasting more ink through them.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyFeb 23, 2025

The eSIM setup screen on an iPhone.

Jim Rossman: Moving to a new cell carrier shouldn’t be scary

But you need to get your ducks in a row first.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyFeb 16, 2025

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You can just toss that old hard drive in a drawer, which is the cheapest way to be sure...

Jim Rossman: How best to dispose of that old hard drive

You could physically destroy the drive by drilling holes in it.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyFeb 9, 2025

Gone smishing?I’ve seen a lot of buzz on the internet lately about text-based scams, also...

Jim Rossman: Gone smishing?

Text-based scams in search of credit card info.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyFeb 2, 2025

“Somehow the camera icon fell off my screen. I must have accidentally removed it. Can you...

Jim Rossman: Can your phone’s camera app just disappear?

If you are missing an app, the first step is to search and see if the app is still installed.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyJan 26, 2025

I told my reader that he should try an indoor antenna — preferably in a window facing the...

Jim Rossman: Metal roof doesn’t mean you can’t receive broadcast channels

Outdoors is the best place for an antenna.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyJan 19, 2025

The USB-C ports on the Anker Solix C300 DC portable power station show the amount of power...

Jim Rossman: USB charging is not an exact science

Ports are not all providing the same amount of power.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyJan 12, 2025

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Microsoft announced the end of support for Office 2019, which includes Outlook 2019.

Jim Rossman: End of the road for some Microsoft Office versions? Yes and no

Nothing in the computer world will work indefinitely.

ByJim RossmanBusinessJan 5, 2025

The first clue was the bad grammar in the first line. It really did say “We’ve Temporary...

Jim Rossman: Read your messages closely and don’t click those links

Instead, check on your account by logging in through your normal method.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyDec 29, 2024

Turning on Advanced Data Protection means you are asking Apple to encrypt your iCloud data...

Jim Rossman: Don’t be afraid to enable Apple’s Advanced Data Protection

This will encrypt your iCloud backup, messages, photos, notes, Safari bookmarks, voice memos and more

ByJim RossmanBusinessDec 22, 2024

On the Background Sounds page on the iPhone, you can choose from eight different sounds,...

Jim Rossman: You can pay for white noise, but you don’t need to

Did you know it’s right there on your phone?

ByJim RossmanTechnologyDec 15, 2024

You might see this warning if your password has been found in a leak. (Jim Rossman/TNS)

Jim Rossman: I hope you don’t see your passwords on this list

These would never be allowed if there were any kind of decent requirements.

ByJim RossmanTechnologyDec 8, 2024Member Exclusive

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