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Stephen Perkins

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As seen in: Android Police, MSN, Flipboard, NewsBreak, Daily Camera, Nashua Telegraph, Inkl
Covers:  Smartphones, computers, and all things technology.

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I’m an experienced freelance writer who has contributed to various platforms like Android Police and Gadget Hacks. I have a strong technical background in computers, smartphones, and general technology, with an emphasis on customer service. As an educator, I enjoy helping others learn new things about technology whenever I can. Teaching people how to use and interact with modern technology has always been a lifelong goal of mine.

I'm also the "go-to" tech nerd who enjoys problem solving, fixing…

Stephen Perkins’s Journalist Portfolio

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How to access and use Google's 'My Activity' feature

How to access and use Google's 'My Activity' feature

Although Google is a frequent topic when discussing online privacy, the company offers features to protect yo…

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AT&T: Everything you need to know

AT&T: Everything you need to know

From company history and subscriber count to customer service

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T-Mobile: Everything you need to know about the carrier and its services

T-Mobile: Everything you need to know about the carrier and its services

T-Mobile is one of the largest carriers in the US, and is a subsidiary of the German telecommunications giant…

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What is the QUIC network transfer protocol?

What is the QUIC network transfer protocol?

It has the potential to improve speed and efficiency when browsing online

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Verizon Wireless: Everything you need to know

Verizon Wireless: Everything you need to know

The company history and other details explained

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What is the Android Open Source Project?

What is the Android Open Source Project?

Wonder why Android tends to look a little different on various smartphone brands? AOSP is the answer.

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You should be using your guest Wi-Fi network, but not for the reason you think

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By Stephen Perkins Verified
| Android Police Verified
Wi-Fi is one of the significant in-home technological advancements of the modern era. It gives online access to wireless devices of all shapes, sizes, and form factors. You may have multiple devices on your private Wi-Fi network, from Android phones and tablets to smart home devices. Regarding smart home products, you may have collected security cameras, smart speakers, and smart lights over the years.
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I went passwordless: Here's how my passkey journey has been so far

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By Stephen Perkins Verified
| Android Police Verified
Passwords still cause issues or headaches when logging in to our online accounts. Balancing password security and ease of use for logging in to accounts is real for many of us. You can use a password manager on an Android phone to make passwords less annoying. However, passkeys might be the solution to creating the synchronicity between security and simplicity. The sections below cover my view on passkeys and what using them instead of passwords has been like.
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Take back control: A quick guide to data breach prevention

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By Stephen Perkins Verified
| Android Police Verified
Data breaches happen more often than we would like, but many know them too well. In recent years, multiple data breaches involving several big-name companies have occurred. At their worst, data breaches negatively impact your life and may be challenging to bounce back from. Using an affordable Android phone with a password manager is a step in the right direction to safeguard your accounts. This guide covers things you can do to minimize the impact of a data breach and what to do after one occurs.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I have but only briefly. I would like to try it again one day considering it was the precursor to our modern day keyboards.

How is social media changing news?

The fact that news posts can go out to millions of users across the world as soon as someone hits send makes it a powerful tool.

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Email is the best method for me at this time.
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