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Andy Betts-Section Editor for Android

Andy Betts

Section Editor for Android

About Andy Betts

Andy is a freelance writer and 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.

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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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Microsoft Remote Desktop: How to Access Windows From Your Mac

Use Microsoft's free Remote Desktop app to get remote access to your Windows PC from a Mac.

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10 Must-Have Magisk Modules for Your Android Device

Not only are these the best Magisk modules, but here's how to start using Magisk tweaks to make your Android phone even better.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2023: What to Expect and How to Watch

The next Samsung Unpacked event will see the launch of new folding phones, smartwatches, and tablets. Here's the lowdown on what to expect.

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17 Simple HTML Code Examples You Can Learn in 10 Minutes

Want to create a basic webpage? Learn these HTML examples and try them out in a text editor to see how they look in your browser.

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Buttons Not Working on Your Android Phone? 5 Fixes and Workarounds

Have the power button or volume buttons on your Android phone stopped working? Try these fixes to repair or work around a faulty smartphone button.

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How to Remotely Control Your Android Phone From a PC

Here are the best ways to access and control your Android phone from a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chrome OS computer.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a MicroSD Card

Buying microSD cards may seem simple, but here are a few critical mistakes to avoid if you don't want to regret your purchase.

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Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged in All the Time?

Is it better to keep your laptop plugged in, or use it on battery power? Turns out, the answer isn't entirely straightforward.

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Integrated vs. Dedicated Graphics Card: 7 Things You Need to Know

Wondering if you should use integrated graphics or a dedicated graphics card? Here's what you need to know to make your decision.

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Which PC Upgrades Will Improve Your Performance the Most?

Need a faster computer but aren't sure what you should upgrade on your PC? Follow our PC upgrade checklist to find out.

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eSIM vs. SIM, Explained: What's eSIM and What's the Difference?

Is an eSIM better than a physical SIM card? A lot of phones comes with both options, so which should you use?

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How to Unlock Your Android Phone Screen Without the Power Button

Here are several ways you can still unlock your Android phone even when the power button is no longer working.

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How to Sort Your Gmail Inbox by Sender, Subject, and Label

There's no one-click way to sort your Gmail by sender, but you can do it. Learn how to sort your inbox with filters like subject, sender, and labels.

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How to Convert an Image With Handwriting to Text Using OCR

Need to digitize handwritten notes for editing or save them for later? Here are the best OCR tools to convert handwriting to text.

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How to Watch Flagged YouTube Videos Without Logging In

Want to watch age-restricted or NSFW YouTube videos without logging in? Use these methods to help bypass YouTube's age restriction.

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How to Enable Dark Mode for Google Chrome and All Websites on Android

Chrome on Android comes with two dark mode options, including a hidden setting that lets you view all websites with a dark theme.

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Mac Keyboard Not Working? Tips and Tricks on How to Fix It

Is your Mac keyboard not working or connecting? Learn how to troubleshoot a wired or wireless Apple keyboard to get it working again.

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