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.
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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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?
Android & Chill
The Android Q beta program is already fragmented
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When it comes to the Android Q beta, the OEM gets to call all the shots. That never looks good.
the best
The best external HDs and SSDs for your Chromebox
Chances are you're not tossing a Chromebox into a backpack and setting it up at Starbucks; instead, it sits quietly behind a screen of some sort and is always ready. Why try to get by with 16GB when adding more is as easy as plugging it in?
More GBs
Everything you need to know about your SD card and Adoptable storage
Android has had support for removable storage in one form or another since the beginning. But Adoptable Storage is a different animal.
Mesh networking
These are the best mesh Wi-Fi routers you can buy
Make sure you have a fast and reliable wireless connection right where you need it with one of these great Mesh Wi-Fi kits.
Security
Flaw found in Bluetooth Titan Security Keys, Google is replacing them
A configuration flaw was found in the Bluetooth version of Google's Titan Key and you need to get your free replacement ASAP.
Oh no
Intel's MDS vulnerability is slowing down Chrome OS, but a fix is coming
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Hyper-threading is disabled by default in version 74, but you can turn it back on if you need it.
Right on Q
Android Q puts privacy controls into users hands like never before
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When it comes to privacy, more is always better.
Android & Chill
It's a great and horrible time to set up a smart home
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Until one company makes every piece of the puzzle, your smart home is going to be a mess.
IO 2019
Google is finally getting serious about protecting our data
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Google's changes on the privacy front hearken back to the "Do No Evil" days.
A smarter home
The best smart multi-zone thermostat
The Ecobee 4 isn't the only way to get a multi-zone heating and cooling system, but if you're starting from scratch it is the best way.
Numerology
How 'waterproof' is my phone?
Things like IP68 or MIL-STD 810G can be as confusing as all those letters at the end of your doctor's name. Let's talk about what they all mean.
Quick
How to install Android Q Beta 3 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.
Android Versions
Let's look back at the various versions of Android
The basic building blocks of Android come in many flavors, with each major release receiving a tasty nickname. This is your guide to the different Android versions over the years.
Android & Chill
What's next for Android?
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Innovation isn't always an improvement for everyone. How does Google balance the need for new with the experience for the enthusiast?
DIY PIE
Get everything you need for a DIY project with these Pi kits
Raspberry Pi is a great way to get into the world of do-it-yourself electronics, and you can start with one of these kits.