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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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These are 4 myths about PC troubleshooting I want you to forget

Remember these the next time you're grasping at straws.

An Epson printer.
I can print just about anything from my phone - this is what you need

Try as they might, printer makers can't stop you from using their products

A hand holding a Motorola flip phone.
Bloatware is the pre-installed mess you didn't sign up for - here's how to deal with it

You may need to get technical to remove the most insidious forms.

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An aesthetic iPhone homescreen.
Apple should release customization ‘theme packs’ to keep its devices more fun

It's an easy win for a company that often prioritizes fashion.

Gmail app on an iPhone 16 Pro
This Gmail trick helped me eliminate 80% of the spam in my inbox

It shouldn't be the only weapon in your arsenal, but it is a big one.

A Windows 11 laptop on a kitchen counter.
4 easy ways I make Windows 11 more secure (but still usable)

You don't have to bolt down your PC to keep it protected.

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USB ports on the back of a PC.
4 ways I add more USB ports to a Mac or Windows PC

There are more possibilities than you might think.

A still photo of an Apple CarPlay app screen.
4 common CarPlay problems and how to quickly fix them

Stay on the road with a few quick tips.

The iPhone Air beside the iPhone 17 Pro.
Android will never overtake the iPhone in the US - here's why

It's not a question of disliking Android - it's mostly about momentum.

A close of of CarPlay homescreen icons.
4 reasons I always choose CarPlay over a car’s built-in software

It's almost always an upgrade, no matter what some automakers think.

Eero Max 7
4 types of devices that slow down your Wi-Fi the most

Don't pull the plug on them unless you have to, mind.

Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist on a Mac.
The 4 Spotify settings I use for the best desktop listening

On a Mac or PC, you can afford to go all-out with your music.

LG G4 removable battery.
This is why smartphone batteries swell up, and what I do to stop it

Some relatively simple practices will prevent spicy pillows.

MacBook Pro SD card reader with an SD card in it
It's time you stopped using USB flash drives - I use these instead

There's not much call for them, given modern tech.

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A Google Pixel phone in a tree.
I got locked out of my Google account - here are 4 ways I fixed it

What you need may depend on how you got locked out.

Google Password manager on a MacBook Pro.
This is why I'm careful about saving passwords in my web browser

It's not inherently dangerous, but some precautions are needed to prevent disaster.

Galaxy S25 Ultra with Google's PixelSnap charger on it.
Wireless charging has a catch, but it's easy to avoid

There isn't too much to worry about as long you understand some basics.

A hand holding a Kobo Elipsa 2E on top of a reMarkable Paper Pro.
I want to use digital notebooks, but they're not for me

Think twice before you buy into the lifestyle advertising for E Ink tablets.

An Apple TV 4K and Siri Remote stood upright.
5 missing features I can't believe Apple TV doesn't have
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Some of these might be more practical than others.

Circle to Search on an Android phone.
This is how I do a reverse image search from my phone or PC

AI plays a huge part, but you don't necessarily need Gemini or Apple Intelligence.