Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Declutter your online presence to start off fresh for the new year
New Years Resolution You can be out there without being too far out there.
Apple did the bare minimum because it doesn't care about you either
Android & Chill Because Apple and Google won't work together, the FBI says users should switch to a better messenger.
Without saying it, Google basically confirmed Android 16 and 17 won't offer any fantastic new features
Android & Chill Adding support for two more versions of Android to the Pixel 6 means most new features will be locked behind the Pixel paywall.
Gigahertz versus cores — what makes a good phone chip?
What am I looking at here? Speed is how fast you can do it. Cores determine how many things you can do.
Forget buying a high-priced NAS system. Build your own on Black Friday/Cyber Monday and save hundreds
Get it all on sale A Raspberry Pi can power your home NAS and save you a ton of cash.
This Google Fi deal on the Motorola Razr 2024 hit me right where it hurts — in my wallet
Android & Chill I hate spending money. I love saving money. This is supposed to be easy.
Xiaomi making its own chip is the right move. Here's why.
Big goals Xiaomi can customize a chip relatively free from the Qualcomm tax.
How to shop wisely on Black Friday
On sale Black Friday means it's time to fire up your wallet and buy a ton of stuff. You probably shouldn't.
Ask Jerry: Why are there old photos in my Google Drive?
Ask Jerry Have a question about the tech in your life? If so, maybe we can get them answered!
Australia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
Android & Chill Nobody ever said being a parent was supposed to be easy.
What happens if Google has to sell Chrome?
Under new ownership A win for Microsoft and Apple, selling Chrome isn't going to make the web better.
Google improving the tools app developers use is just as important as any Android update
How it's made If you want Android to improve, you must give developers the right tools.
You have no reason to install the Android 16 preview
Nothing to see here Developer previews are meant for developers. Let someone else break their phone.
How (and when) to clear app cache or data on Android
Fresh start Apps sometimes can misbehave. If it happens to you, here's something to try.
Ask Jerry: My laptop boots up in seconds. Why doesn't my phone?
Ask Jerry What is my phone doing when it starts up?
Canada's government is opening a research center for AI safety. The US should do the same.
Android & Chill AI is worth using as long as it's done the right way.
Ask Jerry: Earbuds and Google's Find My Device network
Ask Jerry Finding the earbud case can be just as important as finding the earbuds themselves.
How will a second Trump presidency affect the tech industry?
Android and chill With a second Trump presidency, we should expect some things to change while others stay the same.
Someone needs to build a great throwback phone
Peak Design Remember when phones were fun and functional? A lot of those "old" ideas are worth revisiting.
What is 5G RedCap and do you need to rush out and buy into it?
Reduced Capacity RedCap brings a 5G smart grid anywhere there is network access. It doesn't compete with the Wi-Fi you already have.
Samsung not building a cheap Galaxy Z Flip plays into its competitors' hands
$500 is the new meta Samsung reinvented the flip phone but it seems to be happy to give the category away.
What is RCS messaging?
RCS RCS is the thing that makes your texts act more like popular third-party messaging apps — and now everyone is on board.
Ask Jerry: How can I get more battery life from my smartwatch?
Ask Jerry You're probably using your watch's battery to do things you don't even want or need. Here's what to look at.
