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Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry is Mobile Nation's resident nerd and proud of it. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him across the Mobile Nations network and you can hit him up on Twitter if you want to say hey.
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Best. Box. Ever.
The ASUS Chromebox 3 is the best you can buy right now
Chromeboxes are great for basic tasks or daily work, and the ASUS Chromebox 3 is the best one you can buy.
Android & Chill
Everything you need to know about 5G conspiracy theories
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They stem from the same folks that gave us groovy hits like "Vaccines cause Autism" and "Power lines are a global health threat" and you're too smart to fall for it this time.
Bye Bye birdie
Google stopped caring about tablets long before the Pixel Slate
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Another business decision means another canceled product and it happens every day. It always means more to the people who use the product that's getting axed.
Under the hood
Should I buy an x86 or ARM-powered Chromebook?
While both processor architectures are capable for most users, if you're coding or plan to have a very heavy workload, x86 will handle things better.
Plead the fifth
5G in the U.S.: How each carrier will deploy 5G on phones
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5G is coming and here's what you need to know about how your carrier is doing it!
Enterprise edition
The HP Chromebook X360 G1 is the fastest Chromebook we've ever tested
It's really fast, pretty expensive, and looks beautiful. I just wish the display was a little better.
It's RCS time
What does Google offering RCS mean for me?
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This doesn't solve everything but it should make texting a better experience for most people without installing any specific app or buying a certain phone. And that's great news.
Android & Chill
What can a Soli chip bring to the Pixel 4?
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Is Soli a thing that can make a phone better?
Quick
How to install Android Q Beta 4 on your Pixel right now
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The second Android Q beta is available, and there are two ways and three generations of phones on which to get it.
My mind on my money and my money on my mind
ADP Mobile review: How a benefits app should be done
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If your employer uses ADP for payroll or benefits, you need the ADP Mobile app. And that's coming from someone who was skeptical of the need for an app like this in the first place.
Chrome in the classroom
Chromebooks in education: Everything you need to know
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Chromebooks can't replace an education, but they can enrich a good one and make it better.
Android & Chill
The Pixel 3a will make the Pixel 4 a tough sell
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The Pixel 4 will be a hard sell for a large portion of its existing user base now that a "cheap" option is once again available. And I love it even if Google won't.
buyers guide
These are the best wireless mice for Chromebooks
Whether you need a wireless mouse to scroll through long documents faster or to perform fine manipulations, there’s a great one out there with your name on it.
Android Q Features
Android Q features you'll love: Higher-quality audio and video
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Android Q includes two significant features that will make your media look and sound better than ever, as well as the tools for developers to make sure it happens.
Android & Chill
The past week proves that tech enthusiasts are their own worst enemy
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Nothing is as bad as a group of smart people assuming the very worst as often as they can.
Android Q Features
Android Q features you'll love: Games will be better on weaker hardware
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By borrowing a tool from Chrome, Android Q will run OpenGL ES features on your phone's GPU no matter the version.
Serious portable power
9 high-capacity power banks for the traveling techie
While most easily pocketable power banks are great for a single charge or two, nothing compares to a high-capacity backup battery that provides serious power for all your devices when you need it.
Android Q Features
Android Q features you'll love: Better support for foldables
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The entire "large screen" device category is getting some much needed revisiting now that foldable phones are here.
Services, services, services!
How valuable is Android without Google?
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Would you buy any product that limited your access to Google's services?