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Andy Betts-Senior Author

Andy Betts

Senior Author

Contributor Since November, 2023
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apple, Mac, Android
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About Andy Betts

Andy is a writer and former Mac editor at HTG. He has over 20 years experience as a consumer tech journalist, and has covered everything from the old Palm Pilots to the original iPhone and Android devices, to the latest gadgets.
He has written and edited for UK-based print publications like PDA Essentials and Android Magazine, and online at sites including broadband.co.uk and MUO. He has a passion for all things mobile and has been a keen Mac enthusiast since 2005.

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A Galaxy S25 Edge seen from different angles.
The Galaxy S25 Edge Is the Future, Whether You Like It or Not
Android

Thin is in.

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An old MacBook Air running ChromeOS Flex.
I Installed ChromeOS Flex on My Ancient MacBook. Here's How It Went
Chrome OS

Turning my MacBook into a Chromebook.

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A Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra at the center, with several question marks around them.
Should You Go Ultra? What to Know Before Buying the Most Expensive Android Phones
Android

Do you need to spend more than $1000 on a phone?

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The Smart Folder icon in macOS.
Smart Folders Are the macOS Game Changer That I’ve Always Ignored
macOS

Never manually search for files again.

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A computer display showing a VPN browser extension.
I Won’t Use a VPN That Doesn’t Have This One Feature
VPN

All of the convenience, none of the problems.

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MacBook Air showing Incognito mode in Chrome.
Stop Relying on Just Incognito Mode for Privacy
Privacy & Security

It doesn't make you anonymous, and won't stop you from being tracked.

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The Incognito mode icons..
5 Places Incognito Mode Is Useful (and 3 Where It Isn't)
Privacy & Security

It's useful, but not that useful.

Apple watch in hand.
The Apple Watch Is 10 Years Old. Here’s Why I Never Bought One
Apple Watch

What would I even use it for?

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A terminal displaying 'Hello World' with a holographic globe and some binary code in the background.
Learning to Code Online? Don't Make These Mistakes I Did
Programming

What you should know before you start.

Person typing on a MacBook Air while sitting at a desk.
I Always Make These 9 Changes When I Reset My Mac
macOS

These should be the default settings.

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A MacBook with an animated Mac logo in the foreground and some disabled icons around it.
I Disabled Animations on My Mac, and It Feels So Much Snappier
macOS

Switch off the eye candy.

The Apple Notes app icon on abstract background.
9 Quick Tips for Apple Notes on a Mac
Apple Notes

Explore some of the lesser-known features.

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Amazon Fire Stick with SanDisk flash drive.
I Added External Storage to My Fire Stick, and Now I Use It More Than Ever
Streaming

Watch all your offline media files on your Fire TV device.

Person taking a photo with their iPhone.
7 Zero-Effort Ways to Instantly Take Better Photos
Photography

Think before you click.

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Google Pixel 9a vs Apple iPhone 16e.
Google Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: Which Is the Best Sub-$600 Phone?
Android

The Pixel is cheaper. But is it better?

Apple MacBook Air M4 2025.
Is It Worth Upgrading to the 2025 MacBook Air M4?
MacBook Air

More power, lower price: what's stopping you?

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LG Wing.
The 10 Weirdest Android Phones Ever
Android

Phones weren't always boring slabs.

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iPhone 16e with Pixel 8a and Galaxy A55
Why the iPhone 16e Is Great News for Android Users
Android

More competition means better phones.

USB Flash drives next to a MacBook.
I Couldn’t Eject External Drives on My Mac, Here's How I Fixed It
macOS

Do this before you yank the drive out in frustration.

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SoundID and Wavelet logos on the left, a pair of earbuds on the right, and the Android logo in the background.
These Two Free Android Apps Will Help You Get the Best Sound From Your Wireless Earbuds
Apps & Web Apps

Instant results—no expertise needed.

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