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About Michael Crider

Michael Crider has been writing about computers, phones, video games, and general nerdy things on the internet for over a decade.

He’s never happier than when he’s tinkering with his home-built desktop or soldering a new keyboard. On How-To Geek, Michael covers PCs, gaming, and general entertainment.

Before How-To Geek Michael worked for prodigious mobile blog Android Police for five years, and his work also appeared on Digital Trends, Slashgear, Lifehacker, and Screen Rant. He’s covered CES, Mobile World Congress, and San Diego Comic-Con, and reviewed more phones, tablets, laptops, and random doohickeys than he can remember.

Michael lives in Texas with his dog, and enjoys folk music, science fiction, American football, and salsa verde, not necessarily in that order. In his spare time he writes novels and short stories, which you can check out on Amazon.

Latest Articles

Should You Upgrade to An Ultrawide Monitor?

If you've been thinking about upgrading to an ultrawide monitor for your PC, check out this breakdown of the pros and cons of buying one.

What's the Least You Should Spend on a Smartphone?

What's the least you should spend on a smartphone? That's a complicated question. It's all about finding the best deal that meets your expectations, and your budget.

Quick Tip: Use Mute and Word Blocking to Avoid Spoilers on Social Networks

Keeping spoilers off of your social media feeds is a harrowing task. On Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, there are a few built-in tools that might be able to help you.

What We're Playing: 'Jedi Fallen Order' Eases the Wait for New 'Star Wars'

After a 'Mandalorian' binge, EA's 'Jedi: Fallen Order' game makes a great chaser for any Star Wars fan.

Sony Pulls 'Cyberpunk 2077' from PlayStation Store After Widespread PS4 Issues

If you've been having a bad time playing 'Cyberpunk' on your PS4, you're not alone. Sony pulled the game off its digital store and is offering refunds, an unprecedented move for a major release.

Every Movie Warner Bros. Releases in 2021 Will Come to HBO Max the Same Day

In a bombshell boon to its streaming platform, Warner Bros. has announced that every single movie the studio releases in theaters in 2021 will hit HBO Max the same day, for free.

I Spent $200 on Fake LEGO to Make the Robot T-Rex from 'Horizon: Zero Dawn'

One of our LEGO-obsessed writers spent $200 on knock-off pieces, and custom instructions, to build the giant Thunderjaw robot from 'Horizon: Zero Dawn.' The results are...a lot.

Dell XPS 15 Review: Powerfully Portable, But Doesn't Push Past the Pack

The XPS 15 is as appealing as its little brother, but its combination of price and features fall behind the competition. If having a big screen in a tiny laptop body is worth the extra expense, it's a winner.

One Year Later, Google Stadia Still Can't Stick the Landing

Stadia has had a year to wow us. It hasn't. Google's streaming games platform has failed to take advantage of its best features, and is in danger of becoming irrelevant in the face of Game Pass and others.

Apple's First ARM-Based Laptops are the MacBook Air and 13-Inch MacBook Pro

Apple's MacBook Air and 13" MacBook Pro are the first laptops to come with its new M1 chip, ARM-based and designed in house. They're on sale today, starting at $1000 and $1300 respectively.

Google Pixel 4a 5G Review: If I Could, I'd Take Away the "5G" Part

The Pixel 4a 5G is an almost perfect upgrade from the smaller 4a. Almost, because it would be even better if it dropped the pricey 5G radio for more useful features, like water resistance and wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition Review: A Fancy but Frugal Flagship Phone

The Galaxy S20 FE is a perfect flagship phone for 2020: it has about 95% of the hardware and features of more expensive Samsung models, at $300 off the base price. Check out our full review.

AfterShokz OpenMove Review: A Perfect Entry Point for Bone Conduction Headphones

The OpenMove is the cheapest set of bone conduction headphones that AfterShokz sells, and it's worth every penny. Pick one up if you need a set of Bluetooth headphones for biking or running.

Lenovo Smart Clock Essential Review: Wait for a Sale on the Original

Lenovo's Smart Clock Essential is a smaller, simpler version of its excellent Smart Clock. But with inconsistent brightness and confusing voice and button controls, it's better to wait for a sale on the original.

What is 'Among Us', and How Did It Get So Popular?

'Among Us' has come out of nowhere, to transcend casual gaming and become a cultural phenomenon. Here's your five-minute primer on what it's all about.

Every Razer Product Name, Ranked Best to Worst

Razer's products have weird, bombastic names. Some are better than others, but can you quantify how much better? The answer is "yes" (and also "my editor finally broke down and let me write a list of all of them").

Walmart's New Gateway Laptops Include Some Duds, and One Surprisingly Good Deal

There's a new line of Gateway laptops and tablets at Walmart. Most of them aren't great, but one budget laptop model punches way above its weight class.

Razer Huntsman Mini Review: Programming Remains the Bane of Mini Keyboards

Razer's Huntsman Mini is tiny, lightweight, and full of premium touches. But its extremely restrictive software means you'll have to make a lot of adjustments if you want to use it.

PSA: Your New iPhone 12 Won't Come With a Charger, So Buy One Now

The new iPhone won't come with a charger, but it'll also have a new Lightning-to-USB-C cable. If you don't have any USB-C chargers around, it's time to track down a new one.

Chromecast with Google TV (4K) Review: Roku Should Be Worried

The new Chromecast adds a lot of extra functionality for not a lot of money. It's a solid budget pick for a streaming gadget, especially if you use multiple services at once.

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