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Andy Betts

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About Andy Betts

Andy is a freelance writer and former section editor for Android at MUO. He's been writing about consumer tech since the early 2000s for a wide range of publications, and has a passion for all things mobile.

Latest Articles

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What Is a Blue Light Filter on Android and Which App Works Best?

Cutting blue light from your phone screen can help you sleep better.

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Do You Still Need to Root Your Android Phone?

Is rooting worth the trouble when Android phones are now so good?

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A Quick Guide to macOS Boot Modes and Startup Key Combinations

Here's what you need to know about Mac boot options and modes if you want to troubleshoot startup and other issues.

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Mac Won't Boot or Start? How to Fix Issues With a Mac Not Turning On

If your Mac or Macbook won't turn on, don't despair. Our guide to troubleshooting all Mac boot problems will get it fixed quickly.

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The 12 Best Android Widgets for Your Home Screen

With so many widgets for Android, which are the best? Here are the best free Android widgets for weather, notes, and more.

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How to Fix a "Read Only" External Hard Drive on Mac

Is your external hard drive showing up as "read only" on your Mac? Learn how to fix a locked Mac drive and get it working again.

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5 Ways to Share Files From PC or Laptop to Android Phone

Need to move data from your laptop to your Android device? Here are your best options for laptop-to-mobile file transfer.

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3 Ways to Recover Deleted Photos on Any Android Device

Deleted some important pictures from your Android phone's gallery by mistake? Here's how to restore deleted photos using a few methods.

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How to Legally Download Movies to Watch Offline for Free

Here's everything you need to know on how to download movies to watch offline, for free and legally.

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The 9 Best Free Browser-Based Adobe Illustrator Alternatives

You can't use Illustrator online, but there are plenty of free browser-based Adobe Illustrator alternatives you can try.

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The 3 Best Ways to Scan and Digitize Old Photos

What is the best way to digitize photos? Here are the various options available; find out which one is best for your needs!

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How to Save Adobe Illustrator Files as JPEG, PNG, and More

Adobe Illustrator offers lots of options for saving files. Learn how to save AI files in high quality in other formats, including JPEG, PNG, and SVG.

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How to Vectorize an Image in Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator makes it easy to convert images to vectors without losing quality. Here's the step-by-step process to vectorize an image.

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What Is an AI File? How to Open It Without Adobe Illustrator

Here's a simple explanation of what an AI file is and how to open AI files even if you don't have Adobe Illustrator.

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4 Ways to Change the DPI of an Image

Here's everything you need to know about DPI and how to change the DPI of an image in Photoshop, GIMP, Preview, or online in a browser.

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7 Reasons Why Wi-Fi Internet Is Slow on Your Phone

Why is Wi-Fi so slow on your phone? Here are seven ways to speed up slow internet on your Android phone or iPhone.

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11 Amazing Android Apps That'll Change How You Use Your Phone

Here are the most amazing apps for Android that will change how you use and interact with your device on a daily basis.

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How to Stop Android’s Speech-to-Text From Blocking Swear Words

Voice typing is really useful, except when you want to swear! Here's how to turn off censoring on voice-to-text on Samsung and other Android phones.

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How to Care for Your Non-Removable Laptop Battery

Follow these top tips to ensure that the non-removable battery in your laptop lasts as long as possible.

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The 6 Best Plant Identifier Apps for Android and iPhone

Here are the best plant identification apps for Android and iOS that allow you to identify flowers and plants anywhere.

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