Bertel King
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Does Microsoft Really Love Linux After All?
Microsoft and Linux have had a tumultuous relationship. Over the years, CEOs have expressed a desire to see Linux disappear, but these days the story is different. Does Microsoft really like Linux after all? → Read More
Create Strong Passwords with These 4 Amazing Android Apps
Coming up with memorable, strong passwords can be difficult -- so let an app do it for you! → Read More
Is It Safe to Install Android Apps from Unknown Sources?
The Google Play Store isn't your only source of apps, but is it safe to search elsewhere? → Read More
10 Awesome GNOME Apps that Didn’t Come With Your Distro
The GNOME desktop is one of the most complete and accessible desktop environments in the Linux ecosystem, but the apps don't come preinstalled. Here's a list of several great GNOME apps to install. → Read More
7 Siri Alternatives for Android: Google Now, Cortana, & More
There are a lot of personal assistant apps in the Play Store, so we help you sort through the best of them. → Read More
6 Ways Linux Is More Welcoming Than Windows for Newcomers
If you recently installed Windows 10, you may have experienced a rather cold piece of automation. Contrast this with installing Linux, which is warm and informative - just two of many reasons to choose Linux over Windows. → Read More
Get More Info on Your Calls & Texts with These Android Apps
Curious about some of the statistics behind your phone calls? Don't worry, that information is there -- you just need the right apps. → Read More
HERE Android Beta Update Tours You Around The City With 'Get Your Guide', Lays Foundation For Future Third-Party Content
Not too long ago, we were impressed if a GPS application successfully got us from point A to point B without leading us off a bridge or taking us a dozen m... by Bertel King, Jr. in Applications, News, Videos → Read More
4 Tips for Sharing a Tablet with Multiple People
So you're looking to share one tablet between your family or roommates -- here's how to make that a much easier process. → Read More
How to Use Your Android Phone to Be Social in the Real World
Phones can make us anti-social, but they don't have to! Here's how you can be social in the real world with your phone. → Read More
Here’s How You Can Use Android But Ditch Google
Want to use your Android smartphone or tablet without Google? Want to use open source software? Here we take an in-depth look at exactly how to do that. → Read More
Sonos' Beta Support For Apple Music Arrives In Latest App Update
Apple and Sonos aren't BFFs just yet, but they're working on it. Today is December 15th, and as promised, beta Apple Music support has arrived. The news is... by Bertel King, Jr. in Applications, News → Read More
Pebble Introduces 'Pebble Health' Activity Tracking And Brings Timeline To Older Watches As Part Of Firmware 3.8
Part of the appeal of smartwatches is using them in place of a dedicated activity tracker. Pebble watches have had a number of third-party options availabl... by Bertel King, Jr. in Accessories, Applications, News → Read More
Samsung Announces $199.99 128GB PRO Plus MicroSD Memory Cards
Samsung is upping its microSD card game. Today the company announced its new 128GB PRO Plus memory cards. Compared to the existing 128GB EVO Plus cards, th... by Bertel King, Jr. in Accessories, News, Samsung → Read More
Pandora Introduces Thumbprint Radio, A Station Based On Every Song You've Given A Thumbs Up
You start with a song. Ten seconds in, you decide that this one isn't your style. You give it a thumbs down, and the track goes away. Another song begins.... by Bertel King, Jr. in Applications, News → Read More
Android Pay Can Now Handle In-App Purchases, And Some Popular Services Have Already Jumped On Board
The words "in-app purchases" aren't generally what we want to see in a headline, but in this case, they're not out to rip you off. App developers can now u... by Bertel King, Jr. in Applications, News → Read More
TD Bank Now Shows Up As Supported On Android Pay's Website
Since Android Pay launched in September, Toronto-Dominion Bank customers have had to do without support. The option to add their TD Bank cards simply hasn'... by Bertel King, Jr. in Applications, News → Read More
Adidas Releases A New, Separate App For Train & Run Beta
Shoe maker and producer of other athletic gear Adidas has released a beta version of its Train & Run app. But it's not going with a Play Store beta pro... by Bertel King, Jr. in News → Read More
[Deal Alert] Get A LG Watch Urbane For Only $199 From Rakuten After Price Drop And Instant $25 Coupon
The LG Watch Urbane is easily one of the most premium Android Wear devices around, as the accessory started out at $349.99 for the cheapest model back when... by Bertel King, Jr. in Deals, News, Watch Urbane → Read More
HabitRPG Developer Releases Beta Version Of Habitica, A Complete Redesign Of The App That Turns Your Chores And To-Dos Into Quests For Gold
Some people view the quantified self as a way of life. Others see it as a game. Others do both. Those folks got together and created HabitRPG, a to-do list... by Bertel King, Jr. in Applications, News → Read More