Jordan Palmer
- Lead Technical Writer, Global Alliant Inc
Virginia
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Technical writer, aspiring published author, mechanical keyboard fan.
Formerly of Tom's Guide, Android Central, Android Police, and more.
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Best iPad cases in 2026
Apple's iPads are some of the finest tablets you can buy, which is why you need a good case to keep yours looking its best and protected. Cases come in a variety of different styles, but the best ones offer peace of mind and additional features. If you need more protection than the standard Apple Smart Folio case, we recommend the Spigen Rugged Armor Pro because it's an elegant safeguard that protects your iPad without getting in the way.
Linux Apps | Android Police
Do you want more buttons on your next smartphone? Yes, load me up with all the physical shortcuts it can take. 13%, 58 votes I'll take one more additional button, but nothing more. 7%, 31 votes Only if the additional button(s) can be programmed to the task of my liking. 38%, 174 votes No, the usual combination of power and volume buttons is fine for me. 38%, 174 votes Something else (leave a comment). 4%, 27 votes Total Votes: 464
Minisforum Neptune HX99G review
Minisforum Neptune HX99G sitting outside on balcony, shown from the side Minisforum Neptune HX99G: Specs CPU: Ryzen 9 6900HX GPU: Radeon RX 6600M RAM: Up to 64GB SODIMM DDR5 Storage: Up to 2TB NVMe SSD x 2 Ports: USB-A 3.2 Gen1 x 3, USB-A 3.2 Gen2 x 1, USB-C 3.2 Gen1 x 1, USB-C 4 x 2, HDMI x 2, 2.5GbE x 1, 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.5mm microphone jack Measurements: 8.1 x 8 x 2.7 inches (205 x 203 x 69.3 mm) Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.2 kg) Mini PCs have steadily gotten better in the last year or two...
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which flagship wins?
12 hours ago As of Feb. 9, Amazon is having a sale on several models of Google Pixel phones for up to 33% off. Here are the best ones to shop: BEST NEW PHONE DEAL: The Google Pixel 7 Pro was one of the best new releases of 2022. $749 $899 (save 17%) BEST BUDGET PHONE DEAL: The Google Pixel 6a features the Google …
Galaxy S23 Ultra — I still think most people don’t need the S Pen - NewsBreak
A new report claims that Samsung is strongly considering a price hike for the Galaxy S23 series, at least in Australia. It's raising concerns that the price of the phone could go up in other parts of the world, too. 2 DAYS AGO
Galaxy S23 and Pixel 8 need to address battery life
I test Fitbits for a living — and I’d buy this one over the Apple Watch As a fitness editor, I’m always on the lookout for the best fitness trackers that really make a difference when it comes to keeping track of your health. By health, I don’t just mean counting your steps, I mean tracking that January run you’re proud of, your sleep, your menstrual cycle, and your skin temperature.
The iPhone’s keyboard is terrible — and it needs to be fixed now - NewsBreak
Make sure you're using these hacks to get more performance out of your Apple earbuds. Apple has equipped the AirPods Pro 2 with unrivalled functionality, but it’s easy to get swept up in mainstream features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), Adaptive Transparency, “Hey Siri” voice activation, Personalized Spatial Audio, and Find My integration for locating lost buds. 1 HOUR AGO
OnePlus 11 — what can OnePlus do to beat Samsung and Google? - NewsBreak
Samsung Galaxy S23 tipped to get a significant price hike this year A whole batch of Galaxy S23 rumors have rolled in, including the possibility of a price increase for every model. Other potential developments include a superior front camera for the S23 Ultra and leaked images that claim to show off every color for the upcoming phones.
2022 was the year of the mini PC
Save When You Buy a Samsung Galaxy Tablet at Best Buy Right now at Best Buy, you can save when purchasing a Samsung Galaxy tablet(Opens in a new window) for yourself or a loved one this holiday season. If you already own a Samsung product, then you’re familiar with their superb processing power, user-friendliness, long lasting battery life, and wide range of available apps.
I tried completely de-Googled Android - here's what happened - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 13 August 22 Between /e/OS and GrapheneOS, you have options Last year, I ran an experiment where I used de-Googled Android for three weeks to see how I’d manage. That test went rather well, where most of my frustrations came down to the hardware I used — the OnePlus 6 had not aged well.
Samsung has finally gotten Android updates right - here's why - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 5 June 22 The phone maker has really turned the ship around Samsung is proof that a massive corporation can change. In the last four years or so, the Korean phone maker has radically shifted when it comes to Android software updates.
Android 12 review: The biggest changes in years - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 11 January 22 Android 12 has landed for Pixel phones, with the update for other mainstream phones to come in the next few months. The highlight is Material You, a new design language that caters itself to your tastes by theming itself based on the colors in your wallpaper.
Nothing Phone (1) - this mid-ranger is ready to challenge Pixel 6a - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 29 June 22 With a Snapdragon 778G+, the Phone (1) could be an compelling phone We’re a couple of weeks out from the full July 12 reveal, but Nothing has come out with confirmation on one of the Phone (1)’s key specs. We know the chipset now, a custom mid-range Snapdragon. Other specs have also leaked, too.
Samsung Galaxy S22 camera features coming to older phones - here's what we know - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 6 May 22 Samsung has promised many features for older Galaxy models As expected, Samsung has released information regarding some Galaxy S22 camera features coming to older phones. These include things like improvements to night photography, enhancements to picture quality with images from third-party apps like Snapchat and Instagram, and more.
Asus Zenfone 9 review: One of the best small phones ever - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 28 July 22 The Zenfone 9 may be small, but it’s one of the most impressive phones to come out this year. Not only does it sport a beautiful 5.9-inch AMOLED display, but it turned in impressive results in our benchmark tests, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset.
iPhone 14 Pro concept shows us what the death of the notch could look like - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 21 January 22 No notch and no camera bump on these iPhone 14 Pro renders September is a long way off yet, but that hasn’t stopped people from dreaming up what they think the iPhone 14 could look like.
Don't buy into the Nothing hype - show us the phone already - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 30 April 22 Nothing needs to put up or shut up Nothing sure has tried to make a splash since OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei started it. We’ve only seen one product from the company thus far, the Nothing Ear(1) wireless earbuds, and to be fair, the Ear(1) was pretty good. So that’s a strong start.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 - release date and specs rumors, plus what we want to see - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 20 July 22 We have high hopes for Samsung’s next affordable foldable The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will have a tough act to follow after the Galaxy Z Flip 3 arrived last summer. With that model, Samsung refined its clamshell-style foldable phone by making improvements across the board and introducing a much more reasonable $999 starting price.
iOS 16 is here - meet all the new features for your iPhone - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By Contributions from published 17 July 22 iOS 16 bring some big changes including a reworked lock screen iOS 16 has made its big debut, first as a developer beta and now as a beta the rest of us can download. Be sure to read our iOS 16 public beta hands-on to see our first impressions of all the new features coming to the iPhone this fall.
Samsung Galaxy S23 - all the rumors so far - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . By published 10 July 22 What Samsung might include on next year’s Galaxy S flagship When it arrives, the Galaxy S23 will have some big shoes to fill, but we’re confident that Samsung can pull it off with its new flagship phones.
Samsung Galaxy S22 FE - early rumors and what we want to see - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 17 June 22 Samsung needs to make its next affordable flagship matter The Galaxy S21 FE came out in January 2022, but you can bet that Samsung is already working on the successor — if there is one.
iOS 16 - here's all the new features for your iPhone - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By Contributions from published 24 June 22 iOS 16 bring some big changes including a reworked lock screen iOS 16 has made its big debut, at least in preview form. Now it’s just a matter of waiting for the public beta and the full release of Apple’s iPhone software later this year.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 - early rumors and what we want to see - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 12 June 22 We have high hopes for Samsung’s next affordable foldable The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will have a tough act to follow after the Galaxy Z Flip 3 arrived last summer. With that model, Samsung refined its clamshell-style foldable phone by making improvements across the board and introducing a much more reasonable $999 starting price.
Samsung Galaxy A53 review: Worth every penny - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 13 April 22 The Galaxy A53 goes head-to-head with the likes of the Pixel 5a for the title of best budget Android phone, and emerges as the superior option in many ways. While its camera lag behind the Pixel, the A53 offers a great 120Hz display, longer software support, and better performance.
Google Pixel 6a - 5 ways I think it can beat Samsung Galaxy A53 - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 23 April 22 Samsung’s latest mid-range phone should be worried The Samsung Galaxy A53 is still basically brand new, but my thoughts are already turning to the Pixel 6a. After seeing how close the Galaxy A53 vs. Pixel 5a face-off was (with Samsung’s phone eking out a win), the prospect of a new budget device from Google has me excited.
iPhone 14 debut could kill the best cheap iPhone - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 19 April 22 The iPhone 11 could be discontinued this year Update: The iPhone 14 launch date has been tipped by an Apple leaker, and could arrive with a lot more. The iPhone 11 is one of the best iPhones Apple has ever made.
Android 11 released: Features, supported phones and more - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 8 February 21 Android 11 has arrived — here’s what it brings to your smartphone Android 11 is out and has been for several months now. It brings with it some fancy new features. This new version of Google’s mobile operating system is coming soon to a phone near you, if it hasn’t already. Final release: Sept.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 25 February 22 Think of the Galaxy S22 Plus as a refined version of the Galaxy S21 Plus. From the design to the beautiful display, the Galaxy S22 Plus is certainly a good Android phone, even if the improvements are marginal. Still, if you’ve got an older phone, this is a solid upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy S22 could be first phone with ray tracing - why that's a big deal - Tom's Guide
Ads Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 6 October 21 Samsung allegedly confirmed the Exynos 2200 will support ray tracing With 2022 approaching, hype for the Galaxy S22 is already ramping up.
I almost returned to Android - but the iPhone kept dragging me back - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By published 29 May 22 Android is great, but the iPhone has a firm grip on me Early last year, I made the jump from my Pixel 4 XL to the iPhone 12 Pro. Since then, I received an iPhone 13 Pro Max and Pixel 6 Pro, two phones I really enjoy. Both take incredible photos, easily trading blows in most circumstances. I face a conundrum every day on which one I’d like to use.
15 Google Pixel 6 hidden features you need to try - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. By Contributions from published 22 May 22 Want to get the most out of your Google Pixel 6 or 6 Pro? Our Pixel 6 hidden features guide has you covered You may think you know about everything the Google Pixel 6 has to offer — but think again.
iPhone 14 - Apple needs to fix this big iPhone 13 design problem - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more By published 20 November 21 I hate the blocky design and sharp edges We think that the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max are some of the best phones that you can buy today. With excellent cameras, great OLED displays, and an overabundance of horsepower, the iPhone 13 series is really hard to beat. Even the best Android phones struggle to compare in some areas.
OnePlus 10 Ultra could be coming to challenge Galaxy S22 Ultra - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more By published 5 May 22 A rumored beast of a phone might be gunning for Samsung’s crown It looks like 2022 will be the year of OnePlus, or at least a cacophony of OnePlus phones trying to grab your attention.
The one Google Pixel 6 setting you need to change to get more battery life - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more By published 27 October 21 If you want longer battery life on your Pixel 6, you may want to disable 5G The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are here, but you may want to know how to disable 5G so that your smartphone lasts longer. Turning off 5G on Google’s phone is a really simple process, and with the state of 5G in the US, you won’t be missing out on much.
Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5a: Which new Pixel is best for you? - Tom's Guide
Tom’s Guide is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more By published 26 October 21 This Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5a comparison compares the new Google phones stack up now that the Pixel 6 is out A Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 5a comparison is just what you need if you’re trying to figure out which new Pixel phone may be right now that Google has overhauled its smartphone lineup for the year.
Installing a calibre server on a Raspberry Pi 4 (Ubuntu Server)
The scope of this little project is simple: run a calibre ebook server off one of my Raspberry Pi 4 units. This particular Pi is running Ubuntu Server 20.04 LTS, so if yours is running something else, adjust the commands appropriately and as needed. I prefer the headless ease of use with Ubuntu Server, but whatever distro you choose ought to be fine. I just wanted to save resources on my Pi, since running an X server still costs horsepower, and my Pi has other tasks it needs to do.
5 Reasons Why I'm Really Excited for Cyberpunk 2077
About a month ago, CD Projekt Red released 48 minutes of gameplay footage of its upcoming, highly-anticipated title, Cyberpunk 2077. Personally, I sat in awe, giddy at what I saw on the screen. My rational, skeptical mind took over as I calmed down my excitement and hype, but now that rumours abound about a 2019 release –not to mention that we’ve also had a few weeks to digest what was shown off – I think it’s safe to put to words why I’m excited for this game.
Gamebyte Reviews: Destiny 2 Forsaken
Destiny is a franchise with plenty of ups and downs. Developer Bungie has gotten itself into its fair share of controversy and community backlash. Some questionable, and sometimes shady, decisions have been made throughout the course of Destiny and its sequel. Both games have, thus far, followed a cycle: they launch with plenty of fanfare and a pretty coat of paint, but are as shallow as a rain puddle.
Huawei sues U.S. government, claiming equipment and services ban is unconstitutional (Update: Lawsuit rejected)
In the never-ending Huawei saga, the Chinese company has decided to file a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas against the U.S. government for the latter's ban on the sale of equipment or services to government entities. Huawei asserts that said ban is unconstitutional.
15 temporarily free and 18 on-sale apps and games, including Icewind Dale
Welp, it's another Monday. Here are some app sales for you, including the excellent Icewind Dale. Enjoy. • SOV 2 - be the HERO in a movie-game $1.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 3 days • The Mystery of Blackthorn Castle $2.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 6 days
15 temporarily free and 29 on-sale apps and games for the weekend
It's finally the weekend and if your week has been anything like mine, that's a godsend. Anyhow, I'm back again with some more app sales. Enjoy. • How to Sing Harmony $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 6 days • Master of Rogues - The Seven Artifacts (roguelike) $1.99 -> $0.99; Sale ends in 2 days
21 temporarily free and 22 on-sale apps and games for Wednesday
The madness of Black Friday/Cyber Monday has calmed down, and that reflects here in the app sales roundup. Today's list is quite small, thankfully, so see what's available today. • World Around Me - WAM Pro $9.99 -> $6.49; Sale ends in 3 days
40 temporarily free and 72 on-sale apps and games for Cyber Monday
61 2019 Black Friday roundup: Best deals on phones, smart home, TVs, audio, and more (Update: New deals, Friday evening) 2019/11/29 6:51pm PSTNov 29, 2019 158 Every 5G city and region for every major carrier in the US (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint) (Update: T-Mobile 600MHz nationwide) 2019/12/02 8:15am PSTDec 2, 2019 522 I'm an Android user who tried the Apple Watch for a month — it's now the only smartwatch I'll recommend 2019/11/08 8:45am PSTNov 8, 2019
Grab a Nokia 4.2 for $159 from Amazon and B&H ($30 off)
Deals abound this holiday season, so here's another one for the pile. Nokia's budget 4.2 smartphone has dropped to $159 on both Amazon and B&H, a nice savings of $30 off the MSRP. For starters, if you're looking for more info on the 4.2, then be sure to check out Scott's review right here. Unfortunately for this little phone, it suffers from performance problems, a poor-quality display, a laggy camera, and sub-par battery life.
29 temporarily free and 153 on-sale apps and games for Black Friday
Are you planning to buy anything between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Phones Laptops — including Chromebooks Tablets Smart speakers or smart displays Other smart home gadgets — vacuums, security, lighting, thermostats, etc. TVs Streaming devices — Chromecasts, Rokus, Fire TVs, Nvidia SHIELD, etc. Headphones Wearables Other accessories — cases, batteries, chargers, etc.
18 temporarily free and 73 on-sale apps and games for the day before Thanksgiving
Hello, all, and welcome to the eve before Thanksgiving. I have quite a list of app sales for you, but be ready for a humdinger of a list on Black Friday. Anyway, have fun and I hope that you all have an excellent Thanksgiving with your families and friends.
9 temporarily free and 36 on-sale apps and games to start the Thanksgiving week
7 22 new (and 1 WTF) Android games from the week of November 18, 2019: Undead Horde, Sword Art Online Alicization Rising Steel, and Football Manager 2020 Mobile 2019/11/23 6:59am PSTNov 23, 2019 1 22 new Android games from the week of November 11, 2019: Minecraft Earth, Romancing SaGa 3, and Il Filo Conduttore 2019/11/17 6:04am PSTNov 17, 2019 3 17 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including Disney+, Spotify Kids, and Stadia (10/26/19 - 11/16/19) 2019/11/16 8:02am PSTNov...
24 temporarily free and 33 on-sale apps and games for the weekend
The week before Thanksgiving is wrapping up, so here are some app sales to celebrate the start of the weekend. Enjoy. • Into the Sky $0.99 -> Free; Sale ends in 3 days
26 temporarily free and 29 on-sale apps and games, including Pujie Black
1 22 new Android games from the week of November 11, 2019: Minecraft Earth, Romancing SaGa 3, and Il Filo Conduttore 2019/11/17 6:04am PSTNov 17, 2019 3 17 new and notable Android apps from the last three weeks including Disney+, Spotify Kids, and Stadia (10/26/19 - 11/16/19) 2019/11/16 8:02am PSTNov 16, 2019 10 39 new Android games from the week of November 4, 2019: Angry Birds AR: Isle of Pigs, Soul Chase: Another World, and The Quest - Basilisk's Eye 2019/11/09 8:46am PSTNov 9, 2019 5 26...
22 temporarily free and 33 on-sale apps and games to start the week
Will you subscribe to Stadia Pro for $10 a month? I pre-ordered a Founders or Premiere Edition (which comes with a trial subscription). I plan to subscribe. Waiting on reviews. The free tier sounds like enough. Maybe, I want to try it out first. Too expensive. Not interested in Stadia. I can't, it's not available in my country.
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