Jerry Hildenbrand
Jerry has been a smartphone user since the BlackBerry days, having moved through the tech’s progression from Palm to Nokia to Apple and Android. He even waited in line at a Washington, DC T-Mobile store to buy the first Android phone. Combined with an Electrical Engineering degree and years of experience working with machine vision and learning equipment all over the world he has a passion for knowing how tech products work and what matters to the people buying them. He’s been in this industry longer than most of the companies we cover. With 15 years of experience writing about tech he has seen how smart devices have morphed from a luxury to a necessity and offers a unique perspective on both the good and bad consequences of it all. Currently covering the broader ecosystems of hardware and software products, his industry contacts and experience help break down the decisions tech giants make and the products they offer into the most important thing: how this affects us, the consumers and end-users of the products and services. With no affinity to one company Jerry can help you find the tech that’s right for you and help you understand what it can do for you. When things go south, he can also help you fix it or point you in the right direction for help. In his personal life Jerry loves to tinker in his workshop and work on his antique truck.
Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
HP Chromebox G3 vs. HP Chromebase
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Versus A Chrome OS desktop option is great, but you need to buy the right one.
Why don't Google Pixel phones take great video?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill the Google Pixel is the king when it comes to taking photos. Why is it behind when it comes to video?
20 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Keyboard shortcuts can make your life easier once you find them. Here are our favorites that you'll want to memorize for your classwork.
Don't buy a Chromebox in 2023 — buy a Chromebook instead
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The right stuff Chromeboxes are great easy-to-use desktops. A Chromebook can be too, and it's a better choice right now.
Is it safe to use your phone after it stops getting security updates?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Once your phone reaches its end of life and it stops getting updates from the company that made it. should you stop using it?
I expected more from Google Search's new privacy features
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Google has improved some of its search features but there is plenty of room for improvement.
The most important feature of a folding phone is durability
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Sustainability Folding and flipping a phone brings a new set of potential problems. If anyone can figure them out, it's Samsung.
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2023 was bigger, better, and boringer
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Samsung's big shindig in Seoul told us a lot of nothing. But the company had to do it.
Imagine paying $1,200 for a tablet without an included keyboard
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Why? If I'm going to spend laptop-levels of cash on a mobile device it has to at least have a keyboard.
Google knows you can't trust news written by AI but is making it easier to do anyway
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill AI has its place in any newsroom, but fact-checking and writing articles isn't it.
What it takes for a successful phone launch in North America
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill The North American phone market is competitive in a weird way. It's tough for a company to find success.
Don't buy the Samsung Chromebook Go on Prime Day, buy this one from Acer instead
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Prime Day If you're looking for a lightweight Chromebook with a big display don't go for the one Amazon recommends. The Acer 514 is what you really want.
Don't leave home without grabbing the OSOM Privacy Cable
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Privacy You never know what kind of device is hidden inside a charging kiosk. With an OSOM privacy cable, you don't need to care.
Get this Lenovo 3i Chromebook at a great price on Prime Day
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Prime Day The Lenovo 3i Chromebook isn't flashy or dazzling, but it's dependable and cheap.
Blanket your house with Wi-Fi and your wallet with savings with a Prime Day deal on Google Nest WiFi Pro
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Prime Wi-Fi Amazon has cut the price of Google Nest WiFi bundles by 25% for Prime Day.
Spend your money wisely on Prime Day
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Prime Day means everything is on sale, and that includes plenty of things you don't really need or want.
Gmail spammers are winning the war on your inbox
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill There has been a surge in spam mail finding its way into our inboxes and it seems like Google can't keep up.
How much RAM do you need in a Chromebook?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
ram tough As much RAM as you can afford is always true for Chromebooks, but take a read to see how much is enough for your computer.
When are kids ready for the internet?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill The internet is a great place for kids to learn and have fun, but it's also a horror show. What age is the right age to let your kids get online?
Xulu XR1 micro PC review
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Chromebox Competitor The Xulu XR1 Max is a Ryzen 7 micro form factor PC that runs Photoshop and plays your games.
Smartwatch makers need to get health features right or not add them at all
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill New health features like overnight blood oxygen readings or AFib detection are great as long as they work.
What is the Home Automation Script Editor for Google Home?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Feature A new tool is coming that will allow you to make awesome automation for Google Assistant and its compatible devices.
ASUS Chromebox 4 vs. HP Chromebox G3
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Versus Chromeboxes aren't as popular as Chromebooks, and it's important to know what you want before you buy one.
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