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
Your kids will love the Amazon Fire HD Kids Pro tablet and you'll love the Prime Day price
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The Fire HD Kids Pro tablet is just $120 for Prime Day.
Save $175 on the premium ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 on Prime Day
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
It's powerful, easy to use, sleek, and sexy. It's also 35% off for Prime Day 2022.
Save over $130 on the most powerful ASUS Chromebox 4 you can get
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The top-of-the-line model Chromebox 4 gets 15% knocked off for Prime Day.
The gorgeous HP Chromebase all-in-one is on sale for Prime Day
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
You can save 11% on HP's all-in-one Chromebase this Prime Day.
Google is keeping some of Android's best features behind a Pixel paywall
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The Pixel 7 event was a list of features that should have been part of Android 13
The EU mandating a single charging specification is a win for everyone
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Some think of it as a blow to the Apple way of doing things but the new EU mandate for USB-C is great for consumers.
Changes to Google Search are coming whether we want them or not
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Google has announced a lot of changes and features for one of its core businesses and I hope they make it better.
How to enable developer mode on your Chromebook
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Developer mode lets you access deeper parts of Chrome OS. Here's how to enable it!
How to easily back up your photos and videos to the cloud
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Jeramy Johnson last updated
You have all these awesome photos and videos on your phone, but what happens when you decide to buy a new phone or your storage becomes too full to take any more? Back it all up to the cloud!
Making phones easier to repair is important even though you'll never try it
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
You will probably never try to fix your own phone, but making it easier for someone else to do it is awesome.
Best Linux laptops 2024
By Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick last updated
Get a fancy new suit for your favorite penguin OS.
Google doesn't need to care about hardware
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
It's not just the Pixelbook — Google just isn't a hardware company.
Everything you need to know about rooting your Android phone
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
I am Root You don't have to root your Android. But if you want to, here's where you get started.
Best smart light switches that don't require a neutral wire in 2024
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
No neutral wire in your switch box? We have you covered. Here are the smart light switch brands that work without a neutral wire to constantly power them.
Apple using an "old" chip in the iPhone is a good thing for everyone
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Apple is using last year's chip in the iPhone 14 and I hope this becomes a trend.
Can I downgrade my Android phone to a previous version?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Whether you need to downgrade your Android version or just think you need to, there are some things you need to know.
Apple jumped the gun on the eSIM, but the idea isn't terrible
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
There are plenty of good things about eSIM tech, but the world is not ready to lose the physical SIM card just yet.
Google's Project Nimbus is the future of evil
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
"Don't Be Evil" is officially dead and gone.
What is Samsung Wallet?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Samsung Wallet encompasses your ID, your payments, and even your crypto.
The 'true' face of Android wears a Verizon ball cap
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Android & Chill Some claim that Samsung is the true face of Android, but I'm not so sure about that. I have a better idea.
Samsung's new partnership with Meta is a deal with the devil
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
You can use your new Galaxy Flip or Fold in Flexcam mode in Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp but first, you should read those pesky terms and conditions.
How secure is your smart TV system? Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Your smart TV isn't as secure as your phone, but the data on it isn't as sensitive, either.
Sustainability is more than recycling fishing nets
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Sustainability is good for the planet, good for consumers, and good for a company's bottom line.