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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

How to Safely Wipe and Dispose of Broken Gadgets

If your gadget is broken, there are a few things you need to do before getting rid of it. First, remove any personal data if possible. Then decide if it's worth a repair or it's time to recycle.

Android 11 is Final, With Day One Updates for Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and More

Google has announced the formal release of Android 11, coming to Pixel phones right now. Surprisingly it's also coming to at least some other phones too, including OnePlus and Oppo.

Are Used Laptops Worth Buying?

If you're hunting for a used laptop, there are a few things you should know before you spend your money. Check out our handy guide.

The ASUS Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro Use a Flipping Triple Camera to Nix the Notch

If you can't stand a screen notch or holepunch camera, you might want to look at the latest Zenfone from ASUS. It uses a flipping triple camera module to bring the rear camera around front.

Apple Can Kick 'Fortnite' (But Not Unreal Engine) Off iOS During Court Fight

In the first major development of the Epic-Apple legal battle, a judge says Fortnite's staying off the App Store for now, but Apple can't revoke Epic's access to the Unreal Engine developer tools.

Google Pixel 4a Review: Google's Best Phone Yet, at Any Price

The Pixel 4a would be a good phone at $500. At $350, it's phenomenal, and the best Google phone yet. Read our full review:

Lenovo's New Yoga 6 and Yoga 7i Laptops Come in AMD and Intel Flavors

Lenovo introduces three new Yoga convertible laptops. The 13-inch yoga 6 runs on AMD, coming in October, while the Yoga 7i runs on Intel and lands in November in 14- and 15-inch versions.

The GMMK Is a Dependable, Flexible Modular Keyboard That Won't Break the Bank

The GMMK is a great middle ground if you're looking for a flexible entrance into the world of mechanical keyboards. As long as you can get over the branding, that is.

Toshiba Stops Making Laptops After 35 Years

Toshiba's laptop business is no more. After slumping sales for more than a decade, the manufacturer sold the last chunk of its capacity to rival Sharp.

The Vari Standing Desk Is Rock-Solid and Super Easy, But Skip the "Wood" Option

The T-frame legs and extra-thicc desktop make the Vari standing desk super solid, and it assembles super-fast. I just wish the wood finish looked better.

The Galaxy Note 20 and 20 Ultra are Samsung's Biggest, Fanciest Non-Fold Phones

If you're not ready for a folding phone (or you can't afford one), the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are Samsung's best in smartphone excess. They're coming August 21, starting at $1000.

The Wyze Cam Outdoor Is Almost Unbelievably Good for $50

The long-awaited outdoor version of the Wyze Cam is here, and it doesn't disappoint. It's a flexible, versatile camera that can take a pounding, and it's an unbelievable value to boot.

We're Never Getting True A-La-Carte TV, and Here's Why

If you've been waiting for true a-la-cart live TV on the internet, well...keep waiting. The TV industry isn't going to budge from the current expensive and frustrating model.

Here's a Bunch of Stuff You Can Buy with $1600 Instead of a Galaxy S20 Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy S20 line is up for pre-order for many, many dollars. Did you know you could spend those dollars on other things? You can!

One Little Button Keeps Me from Loving the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II

Lenovo's TrackPoint Keyboard II is an excellent choice if you love the keyboards on ThinkPad laptops...unless you like to use a lot of keyboard shortcuts with the Ctrl button.

Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. IdeaPad Chromebook Duet: Which One Should You Buy?

Lenovo's Chromebook Duet and Microsoft's Surface Go 2 serve very similar segments: super-cheap tablets that can double as tiny laptops. Which one should you buy?

Razer Gigantus V2 Mouse Pad Review: You're Gonna Need a Bigger Desk

Razer's biggest mouse pad ever can cover your entire desk, and it's surprisingly affordable and subtle.

The Redragon K530 Keyboard Has Great Features and Value, but Poor Programming

This inexpensive keyboard from Redragon has Bluetooth, RGB lighting, and modular mechanical switches. It's all good---unless you want to change the key layout.

Newegg's New PC Builder Tool Makes Choosing (and Buying) Parts Super Easy

If you're looking to build a PC for the first time, Newegg's new tool will help you find the right parts...and of course, buy them. It's super easy, barely an inconvenience.

Razer Kishi Controller Review: The Best Android Gamepad I've Ever Used

Razer's new phone-squeezing Kishi controller is, bar none, the best mobile controller I've ever used. It's available today for Android and iPhone.

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