Bertel King-Senior Author

Bertel King

Senior Author

Contributor Since September, 2021
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Android, Samsung, 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 How-To Geek team, Bertel wrote for the likes of MakeUseOf, MakeTechEasier, and Android Police—at the latter he wrote over 3,500 articles. 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 as a tech journalist covering Android, Linux, wearables, smart home devices, and more.

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Two Anker C300 portable power stations.
I fried two solar portable power stations, don't make the same mistake
Hobbies

Second time's the charm.

Hand holding a Samsung Galaxy phone displaying a level app to level a picture frame.
How I turned my Galaxy phone into a pocket toolbox for measuring, leveling, scanning, and more
Samsung Phones & Tablets

It's not better than dedicated tools, but it's better than going to find them.

Escape Launcher on a Motorola Razr Fold on a porch railing.
This open-source Android launcher is my new Niagara Launcher replacement
Open Source

The typography alone is worth it.

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Star Labs StarLite Linux tablet with keyboard case attached.
You need to try GNOME 50—it's the most polished and impressive Linux desktop today
Linux

It's my favorite desktop on any operating system

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IKEA Bilresa packaging.
I've used IKEA's new smart home devices for 8 months—here's the 5 I would buy again
Smart Home

They're good because they're good, not because they're cheap

Hand holding a Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and a Google Pixel 10a displaying the Samsung wearable app.
4 ways I keep my Galaxy Watch's data away from Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Watch

You don't need to trust a company to use their product

1
FUTO Voice Input recording speech on an Android phone.
I replaced Android's voice typing with an offline option that respects my privacy
Open Source

I'm enjoying privacy with nearly no compromises

Gboard toolbar for a writing by hand.
FUTO Keyboard replaced my Android keyboard—I loved the privacy until I needed this one Gboard feature
Apps & Web Apps

Now in stuck in a tug of war.

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An Anker Solix F3800 Plus plugged into a generator inlet port.
Recent outages put my portable power stations to the test—here's what I learned
Hobbies

We have constructed additional pylons.

Hand holding a Samsung Galaxy S24 FE with the camera app displaying the prep mode and others..
The 4 secrets to taking better photos on a Samsung Galaxy phone
Samsung Phones & Tablets

Samsung phones make for amazing cameras, if you know how to use them

2
Remaining Google Drive storage on a Google Pixel 10a
Google hopes you won't notice these 4 things wasting your Google Drive storage
Google Drive

There's no money in deleting files

5
Three DVD cases on a side table.
I started buying DVDs again and instantly remembered 4 things I hate about physical media
Audio/Video

Why can't we have nice things?

1
Creating a virtual Privacy Everywhere debit card on an Android phone.
This is how I use Google Wallet without giving Google my credit card number
Android

Shielding my real credentials from stores and Google alike

4
Phone running LineageOS leaning against a box on a wooden side table.
LineageOS proves you don't need AI to make Android feel premium
Open Source

A phone is classier without an AI button.

10
DuRoBo Krono eReader between two stuffed Pokemon.
This eReader does 3 things no Kindle will ever do
eReaders

It's not the best eReader, but it's a fun one

1
A Motorola Razr Fold on top of a board game box.
After years with Samsung foldables, Motorola's Razr finally showed me what I was missing
Android

Motorola's Razr Fold gets three things right that Samsung lacks.

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The Google Apps folder open on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Google is now the biggest maker of Android bloatware
Google

Most of the apps I uninstall on new phones come from Google.

4
Google Pixel Fold lock screen with a music player widget
You don't need the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 when these passport-style foldables are a third of the price
Android

Friends don't let friends buy brand new phones.

Person holding the Intel NUC 13 Pro
I desperately want a mini PC—here's why i haven't bought one yet
Mini PC

There are other portable and versatile computing options I'm already using.

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Hand holding a Motorola Razr Fold running the Image Toolbox app.
Image Toolbox is the privacy-first Google Photos alternative you need to try
Apps & Web Apps

This open-source alternative replaced several photo editing apps on my phone.

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