Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter.
Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Smartwatch makers need to get health features right or not add them at all
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill New health features like overnight blood oxygen readings or AFib detection are great as long as they work.
What is the Home Automation Script Editor for Google Home?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
A new tool is coming that will allow you to make awesome automation for Google Assistant and its compatible devices.
ASUS Chromebox 4 vs. HP Chromebox G3
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Chromebox battle Chromeboxes aren't as popular as Chromebooks, and it's important to know what you want before you buy one.
Everything Apple Watch does for bicycles could be built for wheelchairs but it isn't
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android &Chill The biggest players in the wearable fitness game don't seem to care about people in wheelchairs.
AI probably won't drive mankind to extinction but it can be harmful
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Some experts warn that AI poses the risk of killing us all. If so, it's off to a good start.
Anker 767 PowerHouse review: At home in your RV and perfect for home backup power
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The Anker 767 PowerHouse is at home in your RV or van and the UPS-style backup means it's great inside your home, too. Renters rejoice!
How to encrypt your Gmail messages
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
You can use encryption with Gmail, but it's not a straightforward process.
Arm's new Total Compute Solution means your next phone will be stronger while using less battery
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Arm introduces three new processor arrangements and the next-gen Immortalis GPU.
The problem with Passkeys
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The Passkey concept is a fine way to approach online security but there are plenty of issues to work out.
How to use the Diagnostics app to troubleshoot Chromebook problems
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
If you're experiencing problems with your Chromebook, you might be interested to learn about the new Diagnostics app.
How to secure your Google account so you're not locked out
By Brittany Vincent, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
If you're like many internet users, a secure Google account is one of your most important assets. Secure it and your online life by following these simple steps.
The Pixel Tablet isn't going to fix what's wrong with Android tablets on its own
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Hardware is only half the problem. Not even the important half.
Google is still being slow and careful with AI and that's still a good thing
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Google is the pioneer of all the generative AI you're seeing yet is being cautious.
What Android users need to know about spatial audio
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Ted Kritsonis last updated
Getting spatial audio on your Android phone is as easy! You just need good headphones and the right app.
Google will need some special sauce to sell a folding phone
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
In a world where Samsung sells millions of folding and flipping phones, Google needs to do more than just show up.
How to use Virtual Desks on a Chromebook
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
It's easy to enable multiple virtual desktops on Chrome OS — we'll show you how!
How to protect your Google activity history with a password
By Jeramy Johnson, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Did you know that you can password-protect your Google activity access? It's easy, and we'll show you how it's done.
Google fought a mountain of malware in 2022
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Google blocked bad apps, prevented $2 billion in fraud, and kicked over 173,000 developer accounts out of Gogole Play.
How to enable flags in Chrome
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Chrome allows you to experiment with all kinds of new features or little-used tweaks if you want, and they're all kept in one easy-to-search page to keep them straight as you tinker.
Fairphone does what tech giants refuse to do
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Fair for the planet, fair for the workers, and fair for consumers.
How should I store my power bank?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
A portable battery is only useful if it works. Here's how to store yours and keep it in working condition.
I spent hours updating my old phone only to make it worse
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Older phones are a great value but the update process can be terrible.
When do carriers start throttling you and what can you do about it?
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Samuel Contreras last updated
Worried you'll get throttled for using too much data? We'll tell you what you need to know.