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Bertel King-Senior Author

Bertel King

Senior Author

Contributor Since September, 2021
Expertise
Android, Samsung, Google
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About Bertel King

Bertel is a lifelong tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience writing thousands of articles about Android devices, Linux, and more. 

Before joining the How-To Geek team, Bertel wrote for the likes of MakeTechEasier and Android Police—at the latter he wrote over 3,500 articles. You can also find Bertel's work at MakeUseOf. Wherever you read his article though, he delights in helping others decide which tech to bring into their lives... and which tech to do without.

Bertel graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2012 with degrees in History and Government. He has spent his entire career since as a tech journalist covering Android, Linux, Wearables, Web Apps, and more.

Latest

The back of the Nothing Phone 3 with various cameras.
Why an Ugly Phone Might Just Be the Most Beautiful
Android

A backside only a mother could love.

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person holding the samsung galaxy z flip 7 showing widgets on the cover display 54642055506 o-1
DeX Makes the Galaxy Flip 7 the First Clamshell Foldable I Might Buy
Android

A flip that doubles as a PC? Yes, please!

Three Samsung Galaxy tablets and a Z Fold 6.
I Didn't See it Coming, but I Now Live in a Samsung Galaxy Household
Android

We don't love Samsung, but we've started buying all their stuff.

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JLab Epic Open Sport air conduction open-ear earbuds on a deck railing.
These Understated Open-Ear Buds Manage to Undercut the Competition
Audio/Video

These buds win some, and they lose some.

Collage showing a game cartridge being cleaned with air, a pencil rewinding a cassette tape, and a satellite dish on a rooftop.
8 Tech Things You Did For the Last Time Without Realizing
Video Games

Feeling nostalgic?

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Portable Anker power station positioned on a paved outdoor surface, with a floating graphic of a green battery icon and checkmark beside it.
This One Software Update Fixed the Biggest Problem With My Portable Power Station
Hobbies

An update worth its weight in kilowatts.

A woman relaxing on a couch with her eyes closed, using earphones connected to her smartphone, surrounded by soft blue sound waves and curved visual effects.
You Need a White Noise App for More Reasons Than You Think
Android

Or you could dig out an old TV.

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A red Huawei tri-fold smartphone, partially unfolded, lying on a background of scattered US dollar bills.
A Tri-Fold Will Cost More, But It Won't Be the Best Foldable
Android

I still can't wait to try one anyway.

Earth 3D live wallpaper on a CMF Phone 2 Pro.
I Wanted a Live Wallpaper for My Phone—These 6 Were the Best
Google Play Store

I begin and end this list with bangers.

samsung galaxy z fold 7 standing on display showing the home screen on the cover display 54641201987 o-1
I Was the Galaxy Z Fold's Biggest Fan, But the New Model Is Dead to Me
Android

No other device has broken my heart quite like this.

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An image showing Windows 11 logo.
This Is the Thing I Envy Most About Windows
Windows

I wouldn't buy a Windows PC, but sometimes I do feel jealous.

Smartphone displaying a live wallpaper with abstract mountains and animated weather effects, with the word 'LIVE' floating above the screen.
I Forgot About Live Wallpapers—But This One Is Now My Favorite
Android

Don't worry. This one's chill.

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Woman leaning back and smiling peacefully while holding a smartphone, shown inside the frame of a phone screen, with app icons in the background.
Smartphones are Overstimulating—These Apps Actually Calm Me Down
Android

Let's give the auto-play videos a rest. They get tired, too.

A frustrated man holding a smartphone with his hand on his forehead, surrounded by several floating smartphone widgets.
The Inevitable Downside of Falling In Love With Widgets
Android

I love them. I love them not.

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Someone holding the Intel NUC 13 Pro.
I Desperately Want a Mini PC—Here's Why I Haven't Bought One Yet
Mini PC

There are other portable and versatile computing options I'm already using.

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Edifier WH950NB using wired mode by having an AUX cord plugged into the headphones and a phone
Why I Refuse to Go Back to Wired Earbuds and Headphones
Headphones

But you're more than welcome to keep yours.

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Tapo S505 smart light switches in a kids' bedroom.
I Installed Smart Light Switches in My Kids' Room and They Were Stoked
Smart Home

The smart home isn't just for Dad.

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An Anker Solix F3800 Plus plugged into a generator inlet port.
Recent Outages Put My Portable Power Stations to the Test—Here's What I Learned
Hobbies

We have constructed additional pylons.

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Smartphone displaying the Google Play Store with game offers, surrounded by floating coins, next to a video game controller.
Android Games Aren't as Cheap as I Thought
Android

eShop sales give the Play Store a run for its money.

A DJI Power 2000 charging via a 100W portable solar panel.
A Power Station From a Drone Maker That's Adequate but Forgettable
Hobbies

There are few things wrong here, but not much feels right.

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