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Bertel King, Jr.

Bertel is a tech blogger and independent novelist who puts perhaps a tad too much trust in Google. He’s loved Android since the moment he got his eager hands on his first device — if not sooner — and has understood the Chromebook Pixel from day one.You can follow his work at bertelking.com.

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Here’s How to Defocus The Background in Your Android Smartphone Camera Pics

Here’s a look at which flagship phones or apps are able to defocus the background of pictures and the approach they take to do so.

Android – Apr 29, 2014

Find Out The Capability Of Your Smartphone With Android Benchmarks – Part 3

Other than the hardward spec, Android benchmarks is another way to determine the capability of the smartphone. Let’s find out more about the benchmarking tools in Android.

Android – Apr 19, 2014

Android Apps That Help Save Money on Gas and Help Maintain Your Car

There are multiple mobile apps ready to benefit drivers. Here are 3 Android apps that, along with an OBD2 adapter, can help you save money on gas.

Android – Apr 13, 2014

How to Navigate and Use Google Play in a Web Browser

If you don’t have the Play store app installed on your phone, accessing Google Play in the browser will also work. Here’s the walkthrough.

Android – Apr 5, 2014

5 Apps You Should Consider Installing On Your Pebble Smart Watch

Here are five Pebble apps that show how useful a smart watch can be. These apps reduce the times you have to reach for your phone and provide useful information on the go.

PC Guides – Mar 15, 2014

What You Need To Know About Android ROMs

Installing a custom Android ROM is good, but the process isn’t an easy one, Here are some things to know if you’re just raring to give custom ROMs a try.

Android – Jan 22, 2014

5 Apps For Making Collages Using Your Android Device

Making collages isn’t for everyone, but if this activity is a hobby of yours, Here are five Android collages apps to get you started.

Android – Jan 7, 2014

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Five Cool Things You Didn’t Know Chrome OS Could Do

There are quite a few features that can be enabled in the experimental section of Chrome OS. Want to change which side of the screen your launcher is on? Wish your touchpad supported more gestures? Read on to find out about five great features Chrome OS already supports that are buried away under its settings.

ChromeOS – Aug 14, 2013

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15 Clocks For Telling Time Within Google Chrome

Your computer came with a clock that is functional enough, but there are so many more ways you could have your computer tell you the time. The Chrome Web Store is filled with various clock apps and extensions. Here are 15 options that might just add an extra bit of excitement to how you check what time it is.

Internet – Aug 8, 2013

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6 Unconventional Uses For Google Chromecast

Google Chromecast is a $35 affordable media streamer that you plug into your TV or monitor and stream YouTube, Netflix, and Google Play content from your computer. What sets Chromecast apart is that these uses are just the beginning. Here are six areas where a Chromecast could excel where others offerings have not.

Gadgets – Jul 30, 2013

5 Reasons Why You Should Get Android Phone With Micro SD Card Support

Many of the latest Android phones have done away with Micro SD card slots. These phones are great, but when they’re low on space, users have to either start deleting files or move data into the cloud. Here are five reasons why you should still be using an Android phone with Micro SD card support, rather than giving it up altogether.

Android – Jul 21, 2013

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6 Best Ways To Read News On An Android Device

As technology evolves, people now expect to read news on their smartphones rather than on plain newspaper. Here are 6 ways to read news on Android devices.

Android – Jul 10, 2013

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What Is Google AdSense, and Who Profits From It?

As you’ve browsed the web, you’ve undoubtedly noticed ads strung up along the sides of webpages. These ads drive much of the wealth that powers the Internet and sometimes even fund complete websites. Many of these ads are driven by a single program, Google AdSense. Let’s take a look at what is Adsense and how you can make money from it.

Tech Explained – Jun 5, 2013

What Are Packaged Apps And How Can They Affect You?

Google is introducing so-called “packaged apps,” applications that run natively inside of Google Chrome. How will this affect your computing experience? Will this be the next step to total cloud computing? Let’s find out!

Tech Explained – Jun 4, 2013

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How Is Simple Different From Traditional Banking?

Simple is an online service that seeks to change the way people manage their money, but just how is it different from traditional banking?

Internet – May 26, 2013

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The Difference Between Free Software, Open Source Software, and Freeware

Free Software vs Open Source Software. Most people are always confused over them. Here are the differences between free software, open source and freeware

Tech Explained – May 24, 2013

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How Search Engines Work

You’ve been using search engines for a long time now. You probably used one to find this article. But do you know how they work? This post will give you a basic understanding of how search engines work to find all the information you wouldn’t be able to find on your own.

Internet – May 18, 2013

How to Better Embed YouTube Videos Into Gmail

If you want to embed Youtube in email rather than just pasting a link, this guide will show you how to attractively embed a YouTube video into Gmail.

Internet – May 17, 2013

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Use JustBeamIt for Easy Single File Transfer

While there are tons of ways for you to transfer files on the Web, if you just want a single file transfer without having to go through the fuss of creating an account, JustBeamIt is one such choice.

Productivity – May 13, 2013

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5 Dictionary Tools for Google Chrome

Do you remember back when you had to know how words were spelled? Here is a selection of dictionary tools for Google Chrome.

Internet – May 11, 2013

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