Alan Bradley

Germany, New York

Author of urban fantasy novel The Sixth Borough, available now. Formerly @RollingStone, @pcgamer, @Variety, etc. #BLM. Never talk to me during The Jackal.

Articles

Review: The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo Is Designed for a Future That Hasn't Arrived Yet

6 days ago | lifehacker.com | Alan Bradley

First impressionsMy first thought lifting the Prestige 13 out of its box was “Wow, this thing is tiny.” At 11.77 x 8.27 x 0.67 inches, it’s a smidge thicker but less wide and deep than the 13-inch MacBook Air. It’s also feather light at 2.18 pounds, noticeably lighter than the Air’s 2.7 pounds. It’s so light, in fact, that if you tucked it into a chunky backpack, you may not remember if you packed it or not. Even the charger is petite.
Build guns that can bathe entire cities in nuclear fire using the power of math in this explosive roguelike

2 weeks ago | pcgamer.com | Alan Bradley

Despite its unsubtle name and clear love of exploding buildings, Disaster Blaster is actually something of a slow burn. It took me several runs to fully understand what kind of game was tucked under its candy-colored, retro-graphics, planet-destroying facade. Once you start to peel back its layers, there’s entertaining depth tucked within its deceptively simple systems. Despite looking like a frenetic action game, Disaster Blaster actually strips you of all direct control.
China creates powerful spy satellite capable of seeing facial details from low orbit

1 month ago | livescience.com | Alan Bradley

Scientists in China have created a satellite with laser-imaging technology powerful enough to capture human facial details from more than 60 miles (100 kilometers) away. This breakthrough represents a performance increase of 100 times or more compared to leading spy cameras and traditional telescopes, according to a report on the new technology in the .
10 Best Website Builders Of 2024 – Forbes Advisor

Oct 30, 2024 | forbes.com | Alan Bradley

Discover the best website builder for your unique needs in our comprehensive guide covering key website builder features, pricing, and more.
How to mark an email as urgent in Gmail

Apr 24, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Alan Bradley

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
How to mark an email as urgent in Gmail

Apr 24, 2024 | androidpolice.com | Alan Bradley

Whether you're at the office cranking out vital emails or on the go on one of the best Pixel phones and need a quick answer, sometimes a response can't wait. Google doesn't have an urgent flag in Gmail for outgoing mail. However, there are ways to make sure your email gets the attention it deserves and you get the timely response you need. You can also mark messages in your inbox as urgent to sort them by importance.
How to replace a lost Samsung Galaxy Bud

Apr 22, 2024 | androidpolice.com | Alan Bradley

Galaxy Buds are great, particularly when paired with one of the best Samsung phones, but their small size and portability can be a double-edged sword. They're easy to toss in a backpack or your pocket, charging case or not, and are also easy to misplace. If one falls off your ear in an unfortunate spot, they're easy to lose. In some cases, losing one of a pair of tech devices means you'll pay to replace the set, but that's not the case with Galaxy Buds.
How to cancel a Nest or Google Assistant alarm from your phone

Apr 20, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Alan Bradley

Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
How to cancel a Nest or Google Assistant alarm from your phone

Apr 20, 2024 | androidpolice.com | Alan Bradley

One of the best smart home hubs is the Google Nest Hub Max, but sometimes, it's out of reach (of your hands and your voice) when an alarm is set to trigger. Or maybe you're away from home and forgot you set an alarm to catch the latest episode of Survivor and don't want a ceaseless, blaring alarm annoying your roommates. You can cancel Nest alarms and other alarms you set through Google Assistant from the comfort of your smartphone.
How to use Google Files' Smart Search feature to find documents

Apr 16, 2024 | androidpolice.com | Alan Bradley

Files by Google has long been a useful app, whether using it on a tablet, PC, or one of the best Google Pixel phones. It's well-organized, easy to use, and has an intuitive interface for quickly sorting and managing files. It also has deep functionality, like scanning documents, cleaning up storage on your device, and sharing files across platforms. Google made a good thing better by adding Smart Search to files. Here's how to take advantage of everything Smart Search offers.