Articles by: Anna Attkisson

Anna Attkisson is the editorial director at Tom's IT Pro. After getting infected with the tech bug at Wireless World and Cellular Business magazines as an intern in 1998, Anna Attkisson went on to dabble in a sorts of publications covering everything from children’s fashion to cars. During the last 9 years she’s returned to her roots where she’s been writing and editing for Laptop Mag and Tom’s Guide, before moving on to Tom’s IT Pro. Follow Anna Attkisson at @akattkisson.

Articles by: Anna Attkisson

How to Turn Off Amber Alerts on Samsung Galaxy Phones

By Anna Attkisson published 3 October 18

Don't be awakened because of an Amber Alert. Here are step-by-step instructions for disabling these alerts on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Gen) Review: Your Cheapest Alexa Gateway

By Anna Attkisson, Michael Andronico published 26 September 18

The Amazon Echo Dot is an easy way to update your home stereo system with smart home features.

What Is Amazon Prime Now?

By Anna Attkisson published 21 February 18

Amazon Prime members in select cities can enjoy one-hour delivery from local stores and restaurants through the Prime Now program. Here's what you need to know.

Amazon Tap Review: Alexa to Go

By Anna Attkisson published 9 February 17

The Amazon Tap makes the Alexa smart assistant portable, but it's missing the Echo's best feature.

Siri vs. Alexa: Why Amazon Won Our 300-Question Showdown

By Anna Attkisson published 7 October 16

Siri is deaf and Alexa is dumb, but Amazon's voice assistant is teachable and more versatile, which gives it an edge over Siri.

You Can Now Download Prime Video to SD Cards

By Anna Attkisson published 15 July 16

Android owners can now download Amazon Prime videos to an SD Card

How to Make Spotify or Pandora Your Default Alexa Music Service

By Anna Attkisson published 8 July 16

You can easily switch your default music service and channel from Amazon Prime Music to Spotify or Pandora, if you know the steps.

Unofficial Alexa Apps Compared: What's Good, What's Missing

By Anna Attkisson published 5 July 16

The Alexa army keeps getting bigger, with several third-party apps now promising similar functionality. However, they don't give you the full experience.

Amazon Prime vs. Walmart ShippingPass: Which Is Better?

By Anna Attkisson published 30 June 16

Walmart ShippingPass is half the cost of Amazon Prime, but it doesn't offer the same benefits.

E Ink Develops New Color E-Paper But Not for E-Readers

By Anna Attkisson published 25 May 16

E Ink announced a new Advanced Color ePaper display, but don't expect to see it on an e-reader right away.

Google Allo Tries to Outsmart Facebook Messenger

By Anna Attkisson published 18 May 16

Google's new messaging app guesses your replies, can make dinner reservations for you and will even play games with you.

WowWee Lumi Drone Wants to Play with the Family

By Anna Attkisson published 3 May 16

The WowWee Lumi gaming drone is an indoor quadcopter that comes with a host of family-friendly features and games.

Amazon Kindle Oasis (2017) Review: An Expensive One-Trick Pony

By Anna Attkisson published 30 April 16

The Kindle Oasis provides an awesome E Ink reading experience along with extra-long battery life, but the $290 price is a bit steep.

Self-Flying Hover Camera Drone Follows You Anywhere

By Anna Attkisson published 26 April 16

Toss the Hover Camera drone in the air and it will stay suspended and film you in 4K anywhere you go.

Amazon Prime Video: Here's What You Get for $8.99

By Anna Attkisson published 18 April 16

Amazon Prime Video is now available on a month-to-month basis and so is Amazon Prime. Here's what you need to know.

DJI Phantom 4 Drone Can Avoid Obstacles, Track People

By Anna Attkisson published 1 March 16

DJI's new Phantom 4 drone uses obstacle avoidance technology and an advanced computer vision to track subjects to follow them and keep them in frame.

You've Been Warned: FAA Can Detect Drones Near Airports

By Anna Attkisson published 25 February 16

The FAA has successfully tested SkyTracker technology to detect drones on the ground and in the air near airports. It can also locate the drone's operators.

How to Gmailify Non-Google Email

By Anna Attkisson published 18 February 16

If you link all your email accounts under your Gmail app, you can get all the advantages of Google's email without changing your address.

How to Order an Uber from the Amazon Echo

By Anna Attkisson published 5 February 16

With a few simple taps, you can connect your Amazon Echo to your Uber account. Here's how.

How to Connect Your Amazon Echo to IFTTT

By Anna Attkisson published 2 February 16

By connecting your Echo to IFTTT, you can do anything from control your lights to find your lost phone. Here's how it works.

How to Register Your Drone

By Anna Attkisson published 13 January 16

If your drone weighs more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds, you are legally required to register it. Here's how.

How to Use Amazon Alexa's Crystal Ball

By Anna Attkisson published 16 December 15

Amazon's Alexa smart assistant can answer you like a Magic 8-Ball, if you know the right words to say

How to Stop Facebook Memories

By Anna Attkisson published 20 November 15

You may not want to be reminded daily of the person you were a year ago today. Here's how to stop Facebook's On This Day feature from bumming you out.

Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight Plus Review

By Anna Attkisson published 4 November 15

Barnes & Noble updated its Nook GlowLight Plus E Ink e-reader for the first time in a couple of years, but it may be too little, too late.

New Parrot MiniDrones Can Fly in the Dark

By Anna Attkisson published 24 June 15

Parrot has unleashed 13 new MiniDrones, including some that can glide across the water and others that can see in the dark.

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