No cover charge
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Your weekend comments thread is here, so take a break and chat it up
Whether working or playing (or both), everyone can enjoy a minute or two of internet-ing with friends.
All Posts by Jerry Hildenbrand
Android & Chill
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The government's beef with Huawei isn't about phones
One-liner quotes from intelligence agency officials aren't telling the whole story about the U.S. government's feud with Huawei.
Best Chrome extensions
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Here are the best Chrome extensions you didn't know existed
Google's Chrome browser attempts to be the most comfortable and versatile browser out there. Here are 10 Chrome extensions you didn't know about but should be using.
Thanks for the memories
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RAM: What it is and when do you need more?
Your phone needs RAM to operate but why? And how much?
Android & Chill
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Cheap Android phones shouldn't be disposable
Cheap phones deserve to be supported, and so do the people who are buying them.
sit a spell
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A weekend comments thread for a mid-week Valentine's Day
This week brings warm hearts and cold Olympic temperatures, and the brave souls who are part of each.
The S is for secured
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Chrome 68 will mark all HTTP pages as 'Not secure'
Google wants you to know which websites are safe and which aren't.
from the user experience files
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Did NVIDIA do the right thing by holding back Oreo for the Shield TV?
Oreo's "What's Next" home screen is only missing one thing: developer support.
the test of time
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Google Pixelbook, 3 months later: Still the best, still frustrating
See how Google's ultra-thin and ultra-expensive Pixelbook looks after three months with it.
It's all how you use it
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Chromebook vs. Android tablet: Which is best?
Sometimes, even the biggest smartphone isn't big enough.
The basics
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A beginner's guide to encryption
Encryption can be a crazy complicated subject, but getting a grasp of the basics isn't difficult.
that time of the month
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Get the February 2018 Nexus and Pixel update while it's hot 🔥
Security patches and feature fixes are on the way for Google's phones.
Not good for anyone
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Android & Chill: OnePlus' real problem is getting heard above the noise
How a company sends a message can be as important as the message itself, but we first have to be ready to listen.
Only here for the commercials
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Share your Super Bowl predictions in our weekend comments post!
Chat about football or anything else in your weekly stress-free comments thread.
Speculation fascination
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What if Android P is designed for Chromebooks?
Android P could be another Honeycomb, but in a good way.
Decisions are hard!
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Acer Chromebook 11 vs. Samsung Chromebook Plus: Which should you buy?
There are a lot of Chromebooks to choose from, but in 2018 I think it's going to come down to these two for most people.
circle of confusion
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Understanding camera aperture and why it matters
Aperture is a fun word to say, a hard word to spell, and that thing phone makers love to tell us about. But what is it, really?
Mighty Casey has struck out
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I can't buy a OnePlus phone right now
There are some things more important than "seems faster" and less expensive.
A Clear and present danger
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Strava's fitness tracking map shows too much information about U.S. troops
The company's Global Heat Map called a 'clear security threat' for inadvertently showing troop activities overseas.
Simple security
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Use Smart Lock to unlock your phone automatically
Using Smart Lock is an easy way to mix security with convenience — keep your Android locked unless you want it unlocked.