Bertel King

Richmond

Writer at Freelance

Staff Writer at Matter Alpha

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Stop Paying for Cloud Storage! Try These Alternatives Instead

2 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

Saving files online was once a novelty. Now this is expected behavior. Yet I personally opt out of using cloud storage. There are other options that don't require me to store my data on someone else's PC. I care about my privacy, yes, but there's more to my decision than that. There's also the matter of having access to my data regardless of my internet connection. There's no longer being concerned about leaks and data breaches. I also like saving money. So let's get to it.
I Only Use My Phone Naked (No, Not How You Expect)

2 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon Gen 3 for Galaxy Display 7.6-inch AMOLED inside display, 6.3-inch AMOLED cover display, both with 120Hz dynamic refresh rate The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a foldable smartphone that combines the functionality of a tablet with the convenience of a phone. It features a large, flexible internal screen that automatically picks up where you left off on the cover display. Expand Collapse...
Windows Vista Was a Mess, but It Did One Thing Right

2 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

Windows Vista's transparent Aero theme was a significant departure from the look of Windows XP. Windows 11 brings transparency back to Microsoft's desktop in a big way, enshrining Vista's legacy. Apple iOS, Samsung's One UI 7, and other mobile interfaces keep transparent visuals alive on portable devices. I was happy to upgrade from Windows XP to Vista for one simple reason: I never liked how XP looked, but I loved how Vista did.
I Thought I Just Wanted Smart Lights, Now I Know I Needed Them

3 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

I long thought of smart lights as an extravagant and wasteful gimmick. Being able to change the color of a bulb or turn a light on with my voice seems unnecessary and not worth the price of entry. Then the time came when there were problems in my life that, I realized, smart lights could solve—and they have! Dimmable Lights Are Good for the Soul All of us are creatures affected by light.
Which smart home platform is best on a Google Pixel?

4 days ago | matteralpha.com | Bertel King

Pixel users have multiple Matter smart home hub options: Google Home, SmartThings (Samsung hub needed), Home Assistant (privacy-focused), Amazon Alexa, or TP-Link Deco routers. Please note: This page may contain affiliate links. Read our ethics policy Bertel King in #On/Off Light #Gateway #Hub #Explainer on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM Have a Google Pixel phone? Unless you're transitioning from an iPhone and have a Homekit-based smart home, all options are available to you.
Here's How Much Power You're Wasting By Leaving Devices Plugged In

5 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

Leaving devices plugged in overnight can completely drain portable power banks. Power banks and charging hubs sometimes show energy usage. Consider using a smart outlet to monitor and reduce energy waste from devices left plugged in. We hear that it saves energy to unplug devices, but it's easy to blow off this advice. Such usage is invisible and out of mind. Turns out, that energy wastage is actually quite easy to confirm.
At This Price, It's Hard to Recommend Any Earbuds Over These

5 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

CMF Buds 2 offer excellent audio at a competitive $60 price point. The case is visually striking. The buds? Not so much. The buds boast loud sound and good battery life, and the mics are great for voice calls. Are Nothing's CMF Buds 2 the best buds you can buy? No—but also, yes. When buds this good can be had at this price, it's hard to justify spending more.
5 Things I Love About My Portable Power Stations

6 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

Portable power stations are large batteries with power outlets that let you power all of your usual tech. Some can now even power your house. I've become enamored with these little devices. Let me tell you why. 5 Charge Quickly From a Solar Panel I don't know if solar power will ever stop feeling like magic. I have solar panels on my roof, and I monitor solar power production using a smartphone app. That experience is primarily passive.
Why I Refuse to Buy Another Windows PC

6 days ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

I grew up using Windows and laptops. Now, both of those feel like things of the past. While I can't say for sure that I'm done with laptops, if I do get another one someday, I know it won't come with Windows. Windows Feels Like Stepping Back In Time Until I was 18, Windows was practically the only operating system I knew. I had encountered Linux, but that was isolated to a live CD and an old PC to play around with. There were no smartphones or tablets at the time.
I Don't Like AI, but I Still Use These 6 AI Features on My Phone

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Bertel King

I have precisely zero interest in cloud-based forms of AI, but I've found that when features take place exclusively on my device, there are quite a few I've started to not only use, but actively like. Some of these features are explicitly labeled as AI, since that's the fad of the moment. Others, just a few short years ago, would have simply been described as cool things our phones can do. Regardless of how we talk about them, they rely on machine learning, and that's what they have in common.