Tom Westrick
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How to enable DeX Mode on the Note 9 with an HDMI adapter
By Tom Westrick last updated
Any USB-C to HDMI adapter will work with DeX on your Note 9, but some are better than others.
How long does the Nest Protect battery last?
By Tom Westrick last updated
A dead smoke detector is a useless smoke detector. Here's how long the battery in your Nest Protect will last!
Are planar magnetic headphones worth the higher cost?
By Tom Westrick last updated
Planar magnetic headphones are a bit more expensive than standard headphones, but for good reason.
How to adjust notifications for Google Fit
By Tom Westrick last updated
It may be useful NOT to be barraged with notifications when you're trying to workout.
Should you buy the LG Stylo 4?
By Tom Westrick published
The LG Stylo 4 is a great phone for not a lot of money, but there are some key differences between the two versions that are available.
Can you Cast Google Daydream footage to a phone or tablet?
By Tom Westrick last updated
Want to Cast your game play footage to a spare phone or tablet? Well...
How to hide 'Apps are running in the background' notification on Oreo
By Tom Westrick last updated
Oreo has a useful but annoying feature where you will be notified of every app running in the background. This app fixes that.
Deal: Early Pixelbook owners can get a $100 credit from certain retailers
By Tom Westrick last updated
If you were one of the first customers to buy a Google Pixelbook, you can get $100 back and a free Google Home.
Anker announces Alexa speaker with one neat trick
By Tom Westrick last updated
One more competitor in the smart speaker field.
ASUS Zenfone 4 Max now available in Canada and the U.S.
By Tom Westrick last updated
ASUS's latest flagship is now available to purchase in Canada and the U.S.
Samsung working on a foldable phone for 2018
By Tom Westrick last updated
Samsung's President says the company is working towards releasing a foldable phone by the end of 2018.
Over 15% of all Android phones now run Nougat
By Tom Westrick last updated
Nougat is now on more and more devices, but it's still too early for Oreo.
Razer is shutting down the cloud storage for the Nextbit Robin
By Tom Westrick last updated
The Nextbit Robin's Smart Storage will be shutting down on March 1st.
This is our first look at the ZTE Axon M foldable smartphone
By Tom Westrick last updated
ZTE will be releasing a dual-display phone in the coming months.
WhatsApp is unveiling its own emoji, but they look a lot like the iPhone's
By Tom Westrick last updated
WhatsApp has unveiled its own emoji, starting with the Android app.
Action Launcher 27 brings more color and transparency options to your Android home screen
By Tom Westrick last updated
The latest version of Action Launcher will bring even more color options for App Shortcuts and Notification Dots.
ASUS commits to Android O, less bloat for the Zenfone 3 and 4 series
By Tom Westrick last updated
ASUS's 2016 and 2017 lineup will receive Android 8.0...eventually.
Google says Oreo will roll out to some partner devices by the end of the year
By Tom Westrick last updated
Google has been working with its partners to get the Oreo update out by the end of the year.
Instant Apps now on 500 million Android devices
By Tom Westrick last updated
Instant Apps now available on 500 million Android devices.
Users are having various Bluetooth issues after upgrading to Oreo
By Tom Westrick last updated
Users are reporting numerous Bluetooth issues after upgrading to Android Oreo.
Blocks modular smartwatch is finally available to purchase, but will anyone bite?
By Tom Westrick last updated
The Blocks modular smartwatch launched on Kickstarter in 2015 and is now available to purchase.
Deal: Get the Moto E4 on Verizon for only $40
By Tom Westrick last updated
The Moto E4 is available to Verizon prepaid customers for only $40.
Google Calendar is soon getting a Material Design overhaul on the desktop
By Tom Westrick last updated
Google continues the long roll out of Material Design, this time to the Calendar website.
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