Jerry Hildenbrand

Jerry Hildenbrand

Jerry 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.

Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand

The Google Search homepage on an Android phone

You have the right to be forgotten, but the internet really is forever

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Scrubbing yourself from the internet is difficult, and it doesn't really do what you think it does.

Two-Factor Authentication

The definitive ranking of two-factor authentication methods

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

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.

Stolen Art Gallery

The Stolen Art Gallery review: More like this, please

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

The Stolen Art Gallery is a simple concept that's done in an amazing way. It's also an excellent example of VR as an accessibility service.

Chromebox Chrome Logo

What do I do with an outdated Chromebook?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Chromebooks get automatic updates like your phone does. When those come to an end you have a decision to make.

Lawnchair 2 logo

How do you "steal" code from Google, and why should anyone care?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Stealing is never a good look, but it's not always the right word.

RedMagic 7s Pro

Nubia RedMagic 7S Pro review: It's insanely fast

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Nubia's RedMagic 7S Pro was built for mobile gaming, but it's also crazy fast doing everything else. I've never used anything like this before.

Google Pixel 6a

The Pixel 6a is further proof that you don't need expensive camera parts in your next phone

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

So many phones use all-new (and expensive) parts in their cameras, but still can't take a picture as well as the latest budget phone from Google.

Samsung Galaxy S22 update screen

Why does it take so long for my phone to receive Android updates?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Not all phones are the same when it comes to the number or the timeliness of Android version updates.

Pixel 6 Pro Fall Autumn

Android security updates: Everything you need to know

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

The July 2022 security patch has arrived! Here's what to keep an eye out for.

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 Button Press

Amazon giving Ring data to police without a warrant is inexcusable, but allowed per its own policies

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Amazon revealed it has provided Ring camera footage to police without a warrant or consent, and this just shouldn't happen. Ever.

Chromecast with Google TV remote in front of TV

This Anker power strip is what you need behind your television

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

It's small, the plugs are widely spaced, and it has multiple USB ports. Replace that bird's nest of wires behind your television.

Water on Chromebook keyboard

This Chromebook will survive time with your kids and is really cheap

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Kids are hard on electronics but love playing with them. Grab this cheap Chromebook and have no fear they will ruin it while watching Peppa Pig.

gAn charger

Don't forget the most basic purchase on Prime Day: A good charger

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

While you're looking at all the cool and sexy things at Amazon, don't overlook the most important thing.

Roku Streambar

Your TV will thank you if you pick up this Roku Streambar on Prime Day

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

Get both a soundbar and a streaming device in one package while you save forty bucks. Multitasking ftw.

HP Chromebase

The HP Chromebase has never looked as good as it does this Prime Day

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

Save over $100 on the all-in-one 21.5-inch HP Chromebase during Prime Day.

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) held in one hand outdoors with grass in the background

You'll pay less for a Fire HD 8 tablet than a tank of gas on Prime Day

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

Prime Day sees the Amazon Fire HD 8 come in at just $45 — that's half price.

Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (4th Gen)

Prime Day is the right time to save on the Echo Dot with clock

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

Amazon is offering the 4th gen Echo Dot with clock for just $32.99 while it lasts.

ASUS Chromebox 4

Save over $200 on this beast of a Chromebox from ASUS this Prime Day

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Save big on the Intel Core i7 ASUS Chromebox 4 and run all the Chrome tabs you could ever want.

APC UPS

This UPS is built for your inner gamer and it's on sale for Prime Day

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

A good UPS and surge protector is a must-have for any computer or gaming console. Grab one while they're on sale!

Amazon Smart Plug

The Amazon Smart Plug is Alexa's BFF and it's half-off for Prime Day

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Amazon's in-house smart plug doesn't work with Google Assistant or Siri, but if you've got an Echo, it's perfect.

Galaxy S22 and some money

Is anything really free?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Free. You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs. Google Pixel 6 Pro

You probably don't need to buy a new phone next year

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

If you bought a phone in 2022, you really don't need to buy another in 2023.

Arm Cortex-X3

What Arm's new designs mean for your next phone

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Arm has unveiled a new Cortex processor core design and an all-new GPU architecture for the next crop of phones.

Raspberry Pi

Best SD cards for Raspberry Pi 4 in 2022

By Andrew Myrick, Jerry Hildenbrand published

You can use almost any old SD card in your Pi, but you'll be happier if you choose the right one. Treat your little friend to the best and expand your storage for all of your future endeavors.

Raspberry Pi 4 board up close

Best Raspberry Pi camera 2022

By Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick last updated

Add a camera to your Pi.

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