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Bertel King-Senior Author | Onboarding Manager

Bertel King

Senior Author | Onboarding Manager

Contributor Since November, 2014
Expertise
Android, Linux, 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 MakeUseOf 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 How-To Geek. Wherever you read his articles, 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

Samsung DeX on a Galaxy Z Fold 5 next to a portable monitor.
I Work Entirely From My Phone, and I'm More Productive Than Ever
Productivity Tricks

What started as an experiment has changed the way I get stuff done.

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Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a timer next to an essential oil diffuser.
Your Clock App Is a Productivity Hack: Use It More
Time Management

The tool you need has been with you this whole time.

The YouTube icon on a Samsung TV.
Why I've Started Watching YouTube on My TV Instead of My Phone
YouTube

Apparently, most viewers now watch YouTube this way.

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Bixby voice assistant in Samsung DeX on a lapdock.
I Ditched My Mouse for a Voice Assistant at Work—Now I Get More Done
Voice Commands

I still use my mouse, just not for all the things.

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An inflatable solar-powered Luci light.
Portable Solar-Powered Lights Are the Home Upgrade I Didn't Realize I Wanted
LED Lights

Light-producing gadgets that are powered by light!

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Voice typing on Google Pixel 8 Pro
Voice Typing Is My Secret to Working Faster
Productivity Tricks

Who said a first draft has to be typed by hand?

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google wallet icon on smartphone screen
Don't Give Sites and Stores Your Credit Card Number—Do This Instead
Online Shopping

Stores can't leak a credit card number that they don't have.

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Samsung DeX on a monitor with the taskbar hidden.
I've Started Hiding My Taskbar, and It's Supercharged My Ability to Focus
Productivity Tricks

Sometimes the biggest changes are the simple ones.

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Privacy app on Android on a Galaxy Z Fold 6.
4 Ways Using a Smartphone Has Actually Improved My Privacy
Smartphone Privacy

A device that tracks you can still, somehow, be your best defense against tracking.

Librem 14 laptop
I Bought These Laptops Because They Actually Value Privacy
Computer Privacy

Unsurprisingly, they run Linux.

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Ecovacs X8 Pro Omni shifting from hardwood floor to a carpet.
Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni Review: Delivers on Both Looks and Performance
Smart Home

A premium robot vacuum that delivers on its promises.

Samsung Calendar app on a Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Samsung Calendar Is Hands Down The Best Calendar App I've Used
Android Tips

One of several apps I buy Galaxy phones just to have.

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person taking photo of smartphone with aspect ratio sizing settings
Using a Samsung TV When You Have a Samsung Phone Is Pretty Great
Entertainment

It's fun living in the same galaxy.

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A Z Fold 6 showing Galaxy AI options.
This Is Why I Choose Galaxy AI Over Gemini
Samsung Galaxy

Galaxy AI is based on Gemini, but Samsung does it better.

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A tempered glass mousepad with Bluetooth mouse next to a Bluetooth keyboard.
I Bought a Tempered Glass Mouse Pad, and It Changed My Life
Productivity Tips

A new mouse pad can be more exciting than you think.

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Taking notes with Onyx Boox Go 10.3
Here's How Handwritten Digital Templates Have Changed My Day
Productivity Tips

A phone or tablet with a stylus can be all the notebook you need.

Handwritten to-do list on a Galaxy Z Fold 6.
I Tried the Ivy Lee Productivity Method for a Week: Here’s What I Learned
Productivity

Not everyone needs a to-do list.

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A phone running the Ling app.
I Use This Language-Learning App Instead of Duolingo (and Here’s Why)
Language Learning

Duolingo is popular, but Ling’s unique features have won me over for serious progress.

A foldable Bluetooth keyboard folded up.
I Tried a Folding Bluetooth Keyboard and It Wasn't the Productivity Boost I Hoped
Keyboard

I like phones that fold. Keyboards? Not so much.

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Motorola Edge Plus 2023 on a wireless charging pad.
Wireless Charging May Be Slow, But I Still Think It's a Must on My Phones
Android Tips

Wired is faster, but wireless is more fun.

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