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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.

Latest

A MacBook Pro on a laptop stand.
4 sneaky ways you might be damaging your computer

Apathy can be your enemy as much as recklessness.

Lenovo, MacBook, and HP laptops showing their USB ports.
4 reasons I steer clear of budget laptops

Budget doesn't necessarily mean bad, but you'll need to do your homework.

An open MacBook Pro with its side ports showing.
Dear laptop makers, stop taking away my ports and slots

Space is at a premium, but often we're the ones who pay.

The ROG G700 Gaming PC.
4 crucial steps I take to keep PCs from overheating

Like a car, you can't keep running a PC indefinitely without maintenance.

A Hisense TV running Google TV.
4 things you should never waste your money on in a home theater
TVs

There's a lot of snake oil floating over the industry.

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The Meta Quest 2 on a desk.
I tried using a VR headset to replace my TV - here's how it went
TVs

There needs to be less friction and better software support.

The Asus Chromebook Plus sitting on a table
Google is bringing Android to PCs with Aluminium - here's what we know so far

Is Google taking a shot at Windows and macOS, or just the iPad?

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An Eero Pro 6E Wi-Fi router on a desk.
How I knew for sure I needed a new Wi-Fi router

Sometimes, swapping in a new router can be the most economic option.

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Windows Settings hero image
5 pointless Windows maintenance tasks you should stop immediately

Windows takes care of a lot of the basics these days.

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A Windows 11 laptop being held up in the air.
5 ad-blocking tools every Windows user needs

You can focus on tracking, or on eliminating all ads, everywhere.

A black Sonos Ray sound bar under a white television.
4 devices I can connect to my TV without an HDMI cable
TVs

Hypothetically, you could avoid plugging anything into HDMI at all.

The iPhone Air's rear camera.
The iPhone Air is doing so badly it's destroying a whole industry

It's a rare victory for consumers, however.

An iPhone 17 Pro sitting on top of an iPad.
5 ways I protect my phone or laptop during cross-border checks

It's an unfortunately valid worry when you're traveling internationally.

A USB-C cable plugged into an iPhone.
These 4 USB-C myths are probably holding you back

They might affect how fast you're charging or shuffling data.

A hand holds an iPhone with a Snapchat video call.
Android’s Expressive Calling feature is way overdue, and should be on iPhone too

I do have some worries about Google's plans.

Taskbar on Windows 11 laptop.
I avoid these 5 PC optimization tools that just don’t help

Not everything that promises to help does something meaningful.

A Windows 11 laptop being held up in the air.
5 ways I keep my PC quiet for work and play

Your computer shouldn't sound like a jet engine.

The TCL Q85H soundbar in a living room with illustrated sound cones.
It doesn't matter if Eclipsa Audio is better, Dolby still reigns supreme for this reason

Learn the differences between the two 3D surround sound formats.

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Google Maps
If you're only using Google Maps for driving directions, you're missing out on its best features

Everything from dodging crowds to establishing a new life.

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A hand holding an iPhone 16 Pro plugged in.
Why your USB-C device isn't charging - and the simple fixes I always rely on

A quick checklist for when you need juice fast.

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