Russell Holly
Latest articles by Russell Holly
Most important things to know about installing your Nest Thermostat
By Russell Holly published
Installing this smart thermostat can be as easy as using it, as long as you follow a few key points.
Best Android Phone Without a Notch
By Russell Holly last updated
You don't gain anything by having a cut into your display thanks to all of these sensors that can't be hidden, so why deal with an ugly notch when you don't have to?
Nest Hub Max review: Bigger, louder, and way more clever
By Russell Holly last updated
Google has improved on the original Hub in every possible way, without sacrificing any of the things which made the original so good.
3 important steps for keeping your kids safe online in 2022
By Russell Holly published
If you're concerned about keeping your child and their information safe while they enjoy the internet, there are three simple things you can do to protect them.
There's a whole new privacy policy in the Nextbit Robin Nougat update
By Russell Holly last updated
The first sign of Nextbit's new parent company has appeared on the Nextbit Robin in the update to Nougat.
Swappa now offers protection plans so you're never without a phone!
By Russell Holly last updated
The next time you buy a phone from Swappa, you'll be able to add a protection plan in case your new old phone gets damaged.
Hey Android fans, iPhone users probably won't date you (according to this BS article)
By Russell Holly last updated
Check it out, the NYPost wants you to get mad about something stupid. Let's all point and laugh.
You already have my money, please stay out of my notifications
By Russell Holly last updated
We get enough notifications every day, Samsung and Google should be allowed to feed me more of their nonsense.
It sure looks like Google is about to kill Inbox [Update]
By Russell Holly last updated
Welp. Google finally confirmed that it's shutting down Inbox in March 2019.
Klaxo, the totally not haunted radio, is my new favorite game
By Russell Holly last updated
This is easily the most unique thing at GDC 2019.
The downsides to using an alternative carrier
By Russell Holly last updated
There's a lot more to delivering data to your phone than just a price tag.
Alto's second birthday includes extra hype for his next Odyssey
By Russell Holly last updated
Alto's Adventure is turning two, and to celebrate there's a big discount on the game and a peek at what to expect from the new sequel!
Anki Cozmo is getting a big app update, new color options, and a carrying case
By Russell Holly last updated
That adorable little Cozmo robot from Anki has a Collector's Edition paint job, but the big news is an app update with new features and new accessories to personalize your 'bot!
Another new Pokemon game is coming to Android, but you can't play it yet
By Russell Holly last updated
The Pokemon Company is now tripling down on the popularity of its IP on mobile devices with another title, and it's in limited beta right now!
Google is abandoning Nik Collection now that Photos is done with it
By Russell Holly last updated
You either love this software or have never heard of it before, but all the same Google will no longer support its Nik Collection software.
Confusion in a land with no digital manners
By Russell Holly last updated
Some thoughts on ghosting, communication in the modern era, and what can be done to codify ‘good’ behaviors.
Samsung is finally merging all of its IoT apps into SmartThings
By Russell Holly last updated
Soon there will be only one smart home app from Samsung, and fortunately it's the only one worth caring about.
Google's RCS 'Chat' plans are actually kind of brilliant
By Russell Holly last updated
It's not the sleek, powerful, Google-centric messaging unification the nerds want, but Google's plans for Chat will actually work.
RWBY: Amity Arena is bringing Remnant to your phone
By Russell Holly last updated
Rooster Teeth's hit series is coming to Android in game form, and it looks pretty great.
Not everyone wants Android to be 'open'
By Russell Holly last updated
We talk a lot about how "open" Android is, but in reality that means very little to a lot of folks.
Google's new Game of the Year is trendy trivia on your phone
By Russell Holly last updated
Google's got a game for you to play with friends and family, but it requires some serious focus on current trends.
Popeyes App now tells you when its chicken sandwich is in stock
By Russell Holly last updated
Enable push notifications in the Popeyes App, and you'll be first in line for this hard to get sandwich.
Online abuse and my children: A cautionary tale
By Russell Holly last updated
There is no such thing as being prepared for your child to encounter online abuse.
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