Andrew Myrick
Andrew's way into tech started all the way back with the Atari 2600, progressing his way through various consoles throughout the years. Everything changed for him when he got his hands on the iPhone 3G before switching over to Android with the HTC Evo 4G. Since then, he's tried almost every kind of tech that he can get his hands on. Little has changed over the years, as much of his time is spent with different gaming handhelds, foldable phones, Chromebooks, tablets, and even a bit of VR sprinkled in. With more than a decade of time spent writing about tech, he takes a "Jack of all trades" approach to whatever he can get his hands on. His weekly column, Beyond the Alphabet, attempts to look at the world of tech both within and beyond the confines of Google's Mountain View campus. That includes figuring out new ways to get work done with various devices, along with deciphering the impact of the hardware and software that we rely on every day. You can always count on him to have at least two phones on him and there's a good chance he'll have a charger for you to use if your phone is running out of juice.
Latest articles by Andrew Myrick
Best 'Works with Chromebook' accessories 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Accessorize your Chromebook Your Chromebook is a productivity machine, and staying productive wherever you are also means having the right accessories to complete the experience.
Best password manager for Android 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Everyone needs one Keeping your passwords and other information secure on your phone and computers is rule one for security, and these apps help you keep them well guarded.
Best refurbished phones 2024
By Andrew Myrick, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Go green, save green Flagship phones are great. Paying full price for them isn’t. Refurbished phones let you get a flagship device for a fraction of the cost — and these are our favorites.
Google just changed forever
By Andrew Myrick published
This is huge A weird time for such a dramatic change.
Razer Kishi Ultra offers everything to turn you into a pro mobile gamer
By Andrew Myrick published
Ultra gaming In a market that continues to expand and grow, the Razer Kishi Ultra attempts to stand out from the crowd. We'll have to see if it manages to follow-through on those promises.
Acer's first Chromebook of 2024 is perfect for students
By Andrew Myrick published
New Chromebook Plus! Acer has announced its first new Chromebook for 2024 with the Chromebook Plus 514. There's not too much to write home about, other than the fact that it will provide a well-rounded experience.
Best photo editing apps for Android 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Picture perfect If you wish to remove objects or people from an otherwise great photo, the best photo editing apps for Android will let you do it easily, and for free.
How to automatically unlock your Pixel with Watch Unlock
By Andrew Myrick published
Keep it close Watch Unlock finally makes it possible for you to quickly unlock your Pixel phone, provided that you're wearing a Pixel Watch.
Samsung should make DeX the default on tablets
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet The default launcher on tablets isn't a great experience, especially when it comes to multitasking. But Samsung is working on something that might change that.
How to pair Bluetooth headphones to a Google Pixel Watch
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Leave the phone behind! If you want to leave your phone behind but still want to listen to music, you can actually pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones with the Pixel Watch directly.
First things to do with the Google Pixel Watch 2
By Andrew Myrick published
Get started The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a fantastic piece of hardware paired with ever-improving software. We've rounded up the first things to do with the Pixel Watch 2 to help get you started.
Samsung is much better at updates, and Google should take note
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Google is turning into Samsung's sidekick, and not the other way around.
The Onyx Boox Page is the ultimate reading companion
By Andrew Myrick published
Turn the Page There aren't very many 7-inch tablets worth consideration, but the Onyx Boox Page bucks that trend in a big way.
Chromebooks are about to change in a massive way
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet We're getting closer and closer to Google releasing an update for Chromebooks that actually de-couples Chrome from the OS and replaces it with Lacros.
Best game controllers for Chromebooks 2024
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Get gaming on Chromebook Game comfortably from your Chromebook with these controllers.
These are the first things I do with every Chromebook
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Chromebooks aren't just for the classroom, and they continue to get better and better. If you're wondering where to start, I've got you covered.
OnePlus 12 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
Is 12 better than 8? If you're trying to decide between the OnePlus 12 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro, there's more to this comparison than meets the eye.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is dead to me, mostly
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Even with better cameras, better battery life, and improved hardware, the Galaxy S24 Ultra just doesn't do enough to keep from going back to foldable phones.
Nintendo strikes a massive blow to the emulator scene for Android
By Andrew Myrick published
It's not over, yet The dust might not yet have settled, but it's pretty clear that Nintendo doesn't want you to play its games on newer, more capable, hardware.
Why the hell would Google promise seven years of updates?
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Another bout of class-action lawsuits against Apple has us wondering if this is what the future holds for Google.
Android phone vs. handheld gaming console: It's not an easy decision
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Let your phone do phone things and a handheld console for everything else.
Not getting notifications on your Galaxy S24? Here's the fix
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond frustrating Just give me my notifications.
I'll be pissed if Assistant with Bard isn't available on my Pixel Fold
By Andrew Myrick published
Beyond the Alphabet Google's long-awaited overhaul of Assistant could be right around the corner. But if Google cherry-picks devices for the relaunch, it's going to spell the end of my Pixel fandom.
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