Bertel King
Staff Writer
Contributing since January, 2012
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About Bertel King
Bertel works from an Android phone connected to a monitor and Bluetooth keyboard. He reads books in white text against a black OLED screen. He games with a chamshell controller. He watches video cast wirelessly to a 2-in-1 lapdock.
Having covered Android and Linux since 2013, contributing to sites like Android Police and MakeTechEasier before coming to MakeUseOf, Bertel has experienced directly how much tech has changed. He continues to help readers understand that change and make the most of it, writing for MakeUseOf and its sister site, How-To Geek.
Latest Articles
How Accurate Is the Fitbit Sleep Tracker?
Should you trust your Fitbit's sleep score and related data? Not quite.
How to Use Button Mapping to Play Virtually Any Android Game With a Controller
Want to use your controller with a game that doesn't support it? Then button mapping is your best friend.
What Is Tello? (And Is This T-Mobile MVNO Right for You?)
MVNOs offer low-cost plans and help you save money, but is Tello a good pick?
Is It Safe to Enable Android Developer Options?
The hidden Developer Options menu gives you more control over your Android device, but weigh the pros and cons before enabling it.
4 Methods to Identify and Block App Tracking on Android
Most apps track your activity these days, but that doesn't mean you can't do anything about it.
What Is Fedora Onyx? An Immutable Budgie-Based Linux Distro
It's Budgie, except really hard to break.
Why Do EVs Have a Heat Pump? Do They Need One?
Every other car comes with climate control and heating, so are EVs the same?
The Best Apps to Manage Flatpak Permissions, Remotes, and Data
Discover the Flatpak utilities that can make your package management life an easy one.
10 Downsides to Buying Ebooks Instead of Hard Copies
Even though we're in the digital age, ebooks have some disadvantages over buying physical copies.
The 6 Best System Monitor Apps for Linux
Want a system monitor app that will help you efficiently manage resources on your Linux PC? Here are some of the best options.
How to Install DEBs in Ubuntu 23.10
Getting an error when you try to install a DEB file in Ubuntu 23.10 by double-clicking it? Here are a couple of workarounds.
What’s New in Ubuntu 23.10 “Mantic Minotaur”?
The latest Ubuntu release has many additions, a majority of which could completely transform your workflow for the better.
GNOME 45 Introduces New Image Viewer and Camera Apps: Here’s How They Work
The newest GNOME 45 release brings several new changes to the table, including two new, powerful image viewer and camera apps.
How to Use GNOME 45's New Activities Indicator
The latest GNOME 45 release comes with a new activities indicator instead of the Activities button at the top-left corner.
6 Android Gallery Apps That Are Better Than Google Photos
Looking for the best Android gallery apps to replace Google Photos? Here are six free gallery app alternatives worth a try.
How to Install Software on Linux: Package Formats Explained
You've switched to Linux, and want to install some software. But packages differ depending on your distro. Here's a primer on Linux package formats.
How Electronic Handwriting Recognition Works and 5 Reasons It Hasn't Caught On
Handwriting recognition is better than ever, so why don't more people use it?
Should You Buy a Home Backup Battery? 8 Reasons For and Against
Batteries are cheaper than ever, but does your home need one?
5 Health Benefits of Using a Stylus With Your PC, Phone, or Tablet
Using a stylus instead of a keyboard for some tasks can help you adjust your posture, avoid repetitive strain, and stimulate creativity.