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Derek Walter is a freelance technology writer based in Northern California. He is the author of Learning MIT App Inventor, a hands-on guide to building your own Android apps.
The best educational software for students
Get your PC ready for another academic year with the best and most productive applications.
How to configure your Chromebook for ultimate security
Chrome OS is already tops at security, but with a few extra tweaks you can ensure the gates are even more secure.
How to transfer everything from your old Android phone to your new one
From apps and data, to calendar and contacts, to photos, mail, and more, here's a quick and painless guide to backing up and moving all your stuff to a new Android phone.
When your best Android apps come from Microsoft
Some of the best Android apps aren't from Google, but from Microsoft. Check out the ones that are worth a serious look.
10 supremely useful Microsoft OneNote add-ins and tools
OneNote becomes even more powerful at organizing your life when it's connected to the right add-ins and services. Save everything from meeting notes to recipes and even emails to your digital notebook.
The 10 best Android apps for Chromebooks
These 10 Android apps offer broader or better experiences compared to what's available on the web via Chrome OS.
How to search Google: 10 advanced tips and tricks
Google's search powers are far and wide. Here are some hidden tricks that will help you find what you need faster.
How to use Android's In Apps search to find your phone's content faster
The Google-powered tool can pull up messages, emails, calls, and other details more rapidly than just fumbling through your phone's apps.
10 essential pen-friendly Windows apps
Put that slick Surface Pen to work with these ink-happy tools for your laptop-tablet hybrid.
Master Gmail for Android with these tips and tricks
Gmail remains the productivity king, and there are plenty of tools offered to you on Android for bringing that unruly inbox under control.
10 Google Assistant features that save you time
It's time to get over it and just start talking to your phone, because certain tasks are much faster with Google's digital aide.
iDevices smart home products now work with Google Home
The family of outlets, switches, sockets, and other products can be controlled by voice through the Google Assistant.
Drive smarter and safer with these Android Auto tips
Google's smart car dashboard is right there on your phone, so it's time to put it to use for smarter traveling through town or the open road.
The C by GE Sol, an Alexa-powered table lamp, is now available for preorder
The futuristic-looking light promises to enhance your sleep, function as a clock, and connect to other GE smart bulbs in your home.
Four Android apps that put SMS on your desktop
These four apps help keep you in the loop by sending your SMS text messages to your Windows desktop.
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