The Speed of Light
What is a Time-of-Flight camera and how does it work?
It's all about the light. And how fast it is!
All Posts by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aural Security
What is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and why do you want it?
If you want an all-display, no-bezel look and want a fast, easy way to get into your phone from the front, you want the Galaxy S10 and its ultrasonic fingerprint reader.
Smarter Wi-Fi
Router or Mesh networking — which is best for your house?
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If your Wi-Fi at home is busted or you want to make a change, which should you buy?
Android & Chill
For some people, their phone is the only computer they need
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It's not as crazy as it sounds, thanks to the right apps and services ... and those gigantic displays.
SLEEP BETTER
How do blue light-filtering screen protectors work and should you buy one?
Block the light that can be irritating at bedtime with a blue light filtering screen protector.
A Prime acquisition
Why it makes perfect sense for Amazon to buy Eero
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It's something the company should have done years ago.
Mesh wireless
Should you get Google Wifi or go with Eero?
Both are great consumer mesh wireless systems, but which is best for you?
Android & Chill
Interstitial ads are terrible and they need to disappear
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Interstitial ads are the modern equivalent of punch-the-monkey Flash banners and I'm sick of them.
Aural Wizardry
Is a USB-C dongle better than USB-C headphones?
For great sound, you need great components. Go for the sure thing and get a pair of Razer Hammerheads unless you love to play with audio gear.
Your carrier sucks
Your carrier is still selling your location data to the wrong people
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Your carrier is selling your location to the highest bidder — and that includes A-GPS data, too. Carriers suck.
Moar Secure
Two-factor authentication: Everything you need to know
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You should use two-factor authentication on every account that offers it. Here's an explainer of what it is, and why you want it.
Compatible with them all
Wemo Smart Plug review: The little plug that could
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Hey Siri, Alexa, OK Google: this smart plug speaks all the languages.
Android & Chill
How I saved hundreds of dollars a year getting rid of zombie subscriptions
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A few dollars each month can quickly add up.
ADB all the things
How to install the Android SDK on Windows, Mac and Linux
If you want to use the Android SDK command line tools and have your computer "talk" to your phone, here is how to get started.
See you in court
Huawei charged with fraud and obstruction by U.S. Department of Justice
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Multiple counts of bank and wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and theft of trade secrets brought against the company and its CFO.
Android & Chill
After 10 years, Android apps are still worse than their iOS counterparts
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Even with 80% or so of the smartphone market, Android is still behind iOS when it comes to the apps we use. Why?
Easy choice
Which Lenovo Chromebook should you buy?
Do you like them thicc and rough? Or do you prefer slim and refined? Either way, Lenovo has the right Chromebook for you.
Make the right choice
Which HP Chromebook should you buy?
HP makes two great Chromebooks. Which one you should buy depends on how you want to use it.
Android & Chill
Help! Choosing a console is just as hard as choosing a phone
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I really want to play the new Super Smash Brothers. And Spiderman. And State of Decay 2. But I'm not made of money.
Update Update Update!
Skip the line for the latest Android security patch on your Pixel
Want to download and install the latest version of Android 9 to your Pixel without waiting? Here's how.