Jerry HildenbrandSocial Links NavigationSenior Editor — Google EcosystemJerry is an amateur woodworker and struggling shade tree mechanic. There's nothing he can't take apart, but many things he can't reassemble. You'll find him writing and speaking his loud opinion on Android Central and occasionally on Twitter. Grid List Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand How to use the Diagnostics app to troubleshoot Chromebook problems By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 24 May 23 If you're experiencing problems with your Chromebook, you might be interested to learn about the new Diagnostics app. How to secure your Google account so you're not locked out By Brittany Vincent, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 23 May 23 If you're like many internet users, a secure Google account is one of your most important assets. Secure it and your online life by following these simple steps. The Pixel Tablet isn't going to fix what's wrong with Android tablets on its own By Jerry Hildenbrand published 20 May 23 Hardware is only half the problem. Not even the important half. Android security updates: Everything you need to know By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 19 May 23 The May 2023 security patch has arrived! Here's what to keep an eye out for. Google is still being slow and careful with AI and that's still a good thing By Jerry Hildenbrand published 13 May 23 Google is the pioneer of all the generative AI you're seeing yet is being cautious. What Android users need to know about spatial audio By Jerry Hildenbrand, Ted Kritsonis last updated 12 May 23 Getting spatial audio on your Android phone is as easy! You just need good headphones and the right app. Google will need some special sauce to sell a folding phone By Jerry Hildenbrand published 6 May 23 In a world where Samsung sells millions of folding and flipping phones, Google needs to do more than just show up. How to use Virtual Desks on a Chromebook By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 4 May 23 It's easy to enable multiple virtual desktops on Chrome OS — we'll show you how! How to protect your Google activity history with a password By Jeramy Johnson, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 4 May 23 Did you know that you can password-protect your Google activity access? It's easy, and we'll show you how it's done. Google fought a mountain of malware in 2022 By Jerry Hildenbrand published 29 April 23 Google blocked bad apps, prevented $2 billion in fraud, and kicked over 173,000 developer accounts out of Gogole Play. How to enable flags in Chrome By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 24 April 23 Chrome allows you to experiment with all kinds of new features or little-used tweaks if you want, and they're all kept in one easy-to-search page to keep them straight as you tinker. Fairphone does what tech giants refuse to do By Jerry Hildenbrand published 22 April 23 Fair for the planet, fair for the workers, and fair for consumers. How should I store my power bank? By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 21 April 23 A portable battery is only useful if it works. Here's how to store yours and keep it in working condition. These Android phones support wireless charging By Jerry Hildenbrand, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 13 April 23 You can transmit power wirelessly to these Android phones. I spent hours updating my old phone only to make it worse By Jerry Hildenbrand published 8 April 23 Older phones are a great value but the update process can be terrible. Best Smart Home Security Systems of 2022 By Jerry Hildenbrand, Jeramy Johnson last updated 7 April 23 There are plenty of solutions for home security, and with smart home security products, it's easier than ever to protect your home. Which systems are the best? We did all the hard work for you! When do carriers start throttling you and what can you do about it? By Jerry Hildenbrand, Samuel Contreras last updated 6 April 23 Worried you'll get throttled for using too much data? We'll tell you what you need to know. It turns out that AI is excellent at scamming people By Jerry Hildenbrand published 1 April 23 AI is increasingly being used to steal money and data and it's only going to get worse. The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 29 March 23 You should be using two-factor authentication, and you already know this. But you also need to know which method of 2FA is right for you. How to add a security key to your Google account without activating Advanced Security By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 28 March 23 Two-factor authentication can protect your account, and a USB Security Key makes for a great backup if you lose your phone. It's cheap peace of mind and beats the heck out of calling Google. The KaiOS-powered Nokia 2780 Flip is the phone I wish I could use By Jerry Hildenbrand published 25 March 23 KaiOS on your phone and a Chromebook (or tablet) gives you the best of two worlds. What is a SIM PIN code and how to unlock a SIM card with a PIN? By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 23 March 23 Another layer of security if you need it. Router vs. mesh networking: What's best for your home Wi-Fi network? By Samuel Contreras, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 22 March 23 If your Wi-Fi at home is busted or you want to make a change, which should you buy? We break down the differences to help you make the best decision for your home. A TikTok ban isn't about privacy, it's about politics By Jerry Hildenbrand published 18 March 23 Banning TikTok is on the table and will probably happen. That doesn't address the real problem. Should you buy a Chromebox in 2023? By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 14 March 23 New Chromeboxes are always coming, but what's out there right now makes for a great purchase, too. 123456789Archives Get the Android Central Newsletter Instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Android Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Pixel 7's fingerprint issues might be solved by this unusual workaround2Meta just laid off a bunch of employees right before its big VR showcase3Oppo Reno 10 Pro Plus goes official with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1, 16GB of RAM4Backbone's PlayStation Edition controller for Android takes gaming up a level5Best phones for Ultra Mobile 2023
How to use the Diagnostics app to troubleshoot Chromebook problems By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 24 May 23 If you're experiencing problems with your Chromebook, you might be interested to learn about the new Diagnostics app.
How to secure your Google account so you're not locked out By Brittany Vincent, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 23 May 23 If you're like many internet users, a secure Google account is one of your most important assets. Secure it and your online life by following these simple steps.
The Pixel Tablet isn't going to fix what's wrong with Android tablets on its own By Jerry Hildenbrand published 20 May 23 Hardware is only half the problem. Not even the important half.
Android security updates: Everything you need to know By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 19 May 23 The May 2023 security patch has arrived! Here's what to keep an eye out for.
Google is still being slow and careful with AI and that's still a good thing By Jerry Hildenbrand published 13 May 23 Google is the pioneer of all the generative AI you're seeing yet is being cautious.
What Android users need to know about spatial audio By Jerry Hildenbrand, Ted Kritsonis last updated 12 May 23 Getting spatial audio on your Android phone is as easy! You just need good headphones and the right app.
Google will need some special sauce to sell a folding phone By Jerry Hildenbrand published 6 May 23 In a world where Samsung sells millions of folding and flipping phones, Google needs to do more than just show up.
How to use Virtual Desks on a Chromebook By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 4 May 23 It's easy to enable multiple virtual desktops on Chrome OS — we'll show you how!
How to protect your Google activity history with a password By Jeramy Johnson, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 4 May 23 Did you know that you can password-protect your Google activity access? It's easy, and we'll show you how it's done.
Google fought a mountain of malware in 2022 By Jerry Hildenbrand published 29 April 23 Google blocked bad apps, prevented $2 billion in fraud, and kicked over 173,000 developer accounts out of Gogole Play.
How to enable flags in Chrome By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 24 April 23 Chrome allows you to experiment with all kinds of new features or little-used tweaks if you want, and they're all kept in one easy-to-search page to keep them straight as you tinker.
Fairphone does what tech giants refuse to do By Jerry Hildenbrand published 22 April 23 Fair for the planet, fair for the workers, and fair for consumers.
How should I store my power bank? By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 21 April 23 A portable battery is only useful if it works. Here's how to store yours and keep it in working condition.
These Android phones support wireless charging By Jerry Hildenbrand, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 13 April 23 You can transmit power wirelessly to these Android phones.
I spent hours updating my old phone only to make it worse By Jerry Hildenbrand published 8 April 23 Older phones are a great value but the update process can be terrible.
Best Smart Home Security Systems of 2022 By Jerry Hildenbrand, Jeramy Johnson last updated 7 April 23 There are plenty of solutions for home security, and with smart home security products, it's easier than ever to protect your home. Which systems are the best? We did all the hard work for you!
When do carriers start throttling you and what can you do about it? By Jerry Hildenbrand, Samuel Contreras last updated 6 April 23 Worried you'll get throttled for using too much data? We'll tell you what you need to know.
It turns out that AI is excellent at scamming people By Jerry Hildenbrand published 1 April 23 AI is increasingly being used to steal money and data and it's only going to get worse.
The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 29 March 23 You should be using two-factor authentication, and you already know this. But you also need to know which method of 2FA is right for you.
How to add a security key to your Google account without activating Advanced Security By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 28 March 23 Two-factor authentication can protect your account, and a USB Security Key makes for a great backup if you lose your phone. It's cheap peace of mind and beats the heck out of calling Google.
The KaiOS-powered Nokia 2780 Flip is the phone I wish I could use By Jerry Hildenbrand published 25 March 23 KaiOS on your phone and a Chromebook (or tablet) gives you the best of two worlds.
What is a SIM PIN code and how to unlock a SIM card with a PIN? By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 23 March 23 Another layer of security if you need it.
Router vs. mesh networking: What's best for your home Wi-Fi network? By Samuel Contreras, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 22 March 23 If your Wi-Fi at home is busted or you want to make a change, which should you buy? We break down the differences to help you make the best decision for your home.
A TikTok ban isn't about privacy, it's about politics By Jerry Hildenbrand published 18 March 23 Banning TikTok is on the table and will probably happen. That doesn't address the real problem.
Should you buy a Chromebox in 2023? By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated 14 March 23 New Chromeboxes are always coming, but what's out there right now makes for a great purchase, too.
