Jerry Hildenbrand
I'm an RHCE and Electrical Engineer who loves gadgets of all kinds. You'll find my writings across Mobile Nations and you can hit me on Twitter if you want to say hey.
Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand
Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition preorders back in stock at Amazon (updated)
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Don't miss a chance to have one of the coolest collector's editions ever!
VPNFilter malware has infected a million routers — here's what you need to know
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Malware linked to the Russian government can manipulate your internet traffic, harvest personal information, and serve as a launch point for a broad range of internet attacks.
What kind of personal data does Amazon Alexa collect?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Amazon wants your data to build a shopping and advertisement profile, not sell it to the highest bidder.
How to quickly fix Fallout 4 VR since Bethesda won't
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
You don't have to wait for Bethesda to update your game if you can do a few simple tweaks.
Why does battery life get worse over time?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The chemistry that can provide power from metals makes those metals degrade over time and there's not much we can do about it.
USB-C audio: Everything you need to know
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
The port on the phone isn't the only difference, but some things are the same as they have always been.
WhatsApp group chat security flaw: Everything you need to know
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Relax, nobody is going to be hacking your WhatsApp messages, at least not this way.
What are Zigbee and Z-Wave? This is everything you need to know.
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Your connected home can be built a lot of different ways, but likely starts right here.
KRACK WPA2 Wi-Fi hack, and how to protect yourself
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
An exploit in WPA2 means it's open season on your Wi-Fi network, no matter what router you use.
5 things you need to know about switching wireless carriers
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Switching phone service doesn't have to be a chore.
How much mobile data does streaming media use?
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Here's the breakdown on how much data streaming music and video use so you know how much to budget.
Windows 10 Insider build 16251 lets you link an Android phone to your PC
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Linked Android phones can send web pages to a PC, and more features are coming.
Everything you need to know about the T-Mobile ONE unlimited plan
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
A complete breakdown of T-Mobile's ONE plan and everything else you can get when you sign up for service from Big Magenta.
Portal Home Wi-Fi System review: Life in the fast lane is great if you're ready for it
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Portal offers DFS "fast lane" technology, whether we're ready for it or not.
What Windows users need to know about the latest 'Shadow Brokers' exploits
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
A number of new hacking tools were recently leaked, and they target Windows PCs. Here's what you know to stay informed — and secure.
Cloudbleed: What you need to know and what you need to do
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Cloudflare has had a sizeable data leak. Here's what that means for you.
Everything you need to know about Sprint's Unlimited Freedom plan
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
A complete breakdown of Sprint's Unlimited Freedom plan and everything else you can get when you sign up for service.
This USB-C power meter can help make sure you don't zap your phone into oblivion
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Satechi's USB C power meter can tell you at a glance if everything is OK when you're charging your USB-C stuff.
Aukey KM-G3 mechanical gaming keyboard review
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
How good can an inexpensive mechanical keyboard be? Better than you might think.
Snapdragon 820 to come with new X12 LTE modem - CAT 12 downloads, CAT 13 uploads, and 4X4 MIMO
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Qualcomm has announced a few details about the coming Snapdragon 820, specifically about the modem and connectivity feature-set.
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 430 and 617 processors
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Qualcomm has announced the addition of two new mid-range processors to their mobile CPU lineup — the Snapdragon 430 and the Snapdragon 617.
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