
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

Arm's new Total Compute Solution means your next phone will be stronger while using less battery
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Arm introduces three new processor arrangements and the next-gen Immortalis GPU.

The problem with Passkeys
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The Passkey concept is a fine way to approach online security but there are plenty of issues to work out.

How to use the Diagnostics app to troubleshoot Chromebook problems
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
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
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
Hardware is only half the problem. Not even the important half.

Google is still being slow and careful with AI and that's still a good thing
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fair for the planet, fair for the workers, and fair for consumers.

How should I store my power bank?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
A portable battery is only useful if it works. Here's how to store yours and keep it in working condition.

I spent hours updating my old phone only to make it worse
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Older phones are a great value but the update process can be terrible.

When do carriers start throttling you and what can you do about it?
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Samuel Contreras last updated
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Banning TikTok is on the table and will probably happen. That doesn't address the real problem.