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Roger Fingas

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April, 2024
phones, Smart Home, fitness trackers
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About Roger Fingas

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to wearables, gaming, audio gear, EVs, and smart home platforms. In his free time, his biggest interests are weightlifting, EUCs, movies, and games.

What was your first phone?

An LG flip phone sold by Virgin Mobile, probably released around 2005 or so. It was very, very basic, but it got the job done.

When did your interest in technology begin?

I can't think of a time I wasn't interested in tech in some way - my family got its first PC when I was 6, and since then I've never been without one. I've always wanted to see personal tech evolve faster and farther.

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

I'm deeply into fitness tracking, being an avid weightlifter, along with PC and console gaming. More recently I've become obsessed with PEVs, primarily electric unicycles.

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A Gesobyte digital TV antenna mounted in a window.
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Free TV might feel like a rebellion against subscriptions, but there are too many sacrifices for some of us.

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I learned a secret way to block ads on streaming services without paying for ad-free
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It may not work with your services of choice, so be prepared.

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A Chromecast with Google TV sits on a white table.
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Just because Google's decided to ditch it doesn't mean you have to.

A black Sonos Ray sound bar under a white television.
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There's still some value in the tech, although its days may be numbered.

A TV with gaming handhelds and an Apple TV 4K.
OLED vs QLED vs mini-LED: What should you buy in 2026?
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It's tough to go wrong, but there are superior options depending on your budget and living space.

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The inside of a desktop gaming PC with RGB lighting.
5 PC upgrades I never bother with

These upgrades can be redundant, pure luxury, or even a hassle.

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The AirPods Pro 2 in front of a TV.
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It's one of the ways Apple hooks you into the ecosystem.

A side view of an ASUS G14 gaming laptop.
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There's still some hope, moreso if the power still works.

An Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED.
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You can accidentally cost yourself more money in the long run.

The ROG G700 Gaming PC.
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Upgrading can potentially be fun, but you do need to put in effort for a smooth transition.

An Eero Pro 6E next to a Lego bonsai tree.
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It's hard to get home wireless right the first time.

Wednesday on an OLED TV with the Govee Backlight 3 Pro.
I wish everyone knew about these TV size mistakes
TVs

It's not just about budget and how far away you're sitting.

Corsair tech against a green background.
This is how much RAM your Mac or Windows PC needs to run smoothly

The bar has been raised, but the answer still depends on your goals.

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IMAX Enhanced content on a Sony Bravia 9 TV.
IMAX Enhanced is nice to have, but ultimately pointless
TVs

It's nice to have, but nothing you should go out of your way for.

An external Blu-ray/DVD drive.
4 USB devices I want to be popular again

Despite the evolution of tech, some old ideas still have appeal.

A castle moving across a farm.
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Buckle up, it's time to wax nostalgic.

Lightroom CC running on the iPad Pro.
How I clear my iPad cache for a quick speed boost

There are actually a few steps you might want to take for the full effect.

An Eero Pro 6E Wi-Fi router on a desk.
My problem was bad Wi-Fi - this is how I learned the truth

Be sure you're not blaming the wrong thing for your device's performance.

A Hisense TV running Google TV.
5 picture settings I change right away on a Google TV
TVs

TV makers sometimes make too many assumptions about how we like to watch.