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Josh Hendrickson

Contributing since March, 2017

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About Josh Hendrickson

Josh Hendrickson was the Editor-in-Chief of Review Geek and a former How-To Geek Staff Writer with over a decade of experience.

Before writing for How-To Geek, Josh did project management, quality assurance testing, and sysadmin work at IDM Computer Solutions, which makes the popular UltraEdit text editor. His years of project management experience included a focus on Linux and macOS applications and troubleshooting, giving him intimate professional knowledge of all three major desktop operating systems. Josh also built and maintained PCs and servers for IDM, and was responsible for maintaining local and offline backups for the company.

Josh worked for Microsoft for several years, specializing in computer repair of both hardware and software. He took apart laptops, troubleshooted the Windows operating system, fixed programs like Microsoft Outlook, and removed viruses from customers' laptops. While working for Microsoft, he helped create a shared knowledge repository for all Microsoft employees repairing computers and developed a training process for catching new employees up to speed. During that time, Josh achieved a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification.

Even before working directly in Information Technology, Josh had a passion for technology. He rooted Android phones and flashed custom ROMs on them; gamed on all major consoles and with his PCs; and built his own computers.

That passion continues today. Josh has outfitted his house with a wide variety of smart gadgets, ran Ethernet cables everywhere, assembled Plex servers, and even built a smart mirror with just a frame, some electronics, a Raspberry Pi, and open-source code. His work has been covered by news websites like Digital Trends, Stacey on IoT, Daily Tech News Show, and USA Today.

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Alexa, Siri, and Google Don’t Understand a Word You Say

They're more like verbal command lines than assistants.

An Echo Spot, Google Home, Smart bulb and smart plug on a wooden surface.
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How to Name Your Smarthome Devices for Better Voice Control

Smarthomes still aren't very smart, and voice assistants don't truly understand you.

Amazon Echo and Google Home side by side
Features
How to Fix an Echo or Google Home That Won't Connect to WiFi

Congratulations, you have a new Google Home or Amazon Echo device! But for some reason, even though you’re confident you have the password correct, it won’t connect to Wi-Fi.
Features
What Happens to Your Smarthome When the Power Goes Out?

Smarthome gadgets are convenient, but what happens when the power goes out? Can you unlock an electric smart lock? Will all your smart lights come on at 3 a.
Amazon Alexa & Amazon Echo
Want Better Smarthome Voice Control? Use Groups

If your Google Home or Amazon Echo has trouble controlling multiple lights or devices in a room, you probably haven’t set up groups correctly.
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HP's Ink Subscription Has DRM That Disables Your Printer Cartridges

Printer ink is expensive.

Google Home Nest Mini
Google Assistant & Google Nest
How to Set Up Groups With Google Assistant

Put your devices in rooms for easier commands.
Facebook
Did Apple Really Ban Facebook and Google's Apps? Why?

Facebook and Google have been violating Apple's policies, distributing apps that tracked user behavior outside Apple's App Store, as TechCrunch reported.
Computer Hardware
Bluetooth 5.1's Presence Detection Could Be the Future of Smarthome

Bluetooth 5.
Windows 10
Looking for a Microsoft Signature Edition PC? Here's What to Do Instead

Microsoft's Signature Edition PCs were one of the Microsoft Store's best offerings since Microsoft used a clean copy of Windows with no bloatware on these PCs.
Features
Common Smarthome Myths That Just Aren’t True

Smarthome technology has come a long way.
Features
What Are the Different Self-Driving Car "Levels" of Autonomy?

Self-driving cars seem like a promise that is here, almost here, and not coming for years all the same time.
Facebook
Facebook Fudges Your Password for Your Convenience

If you think the only correct version of your password is the exact capitalization and letter/symbol sequence you use, you may be in a shock.
Features
I Used a Cortana Smart Speaker All Weekend. Here's Why It Failed

I spent days using Cortana instead of Alexa or Google Assistant and the experience left me feeling as rough around the edges as Cortana is.
Windows 10
The Future of Software on Windows: What is an MSIX File?

A file with the .
Computer Hardware
How to Turn a Raspbery Pi into a Plex Server

Plex Media Servers are great for storing and accessing all your movies, tv shows, and other media.
Windows 10
Don't Downgrade From Windows 10 to Windows 8.1

Windows 10 can sometimes be a real mess.

google home hub
Google Assistant & Google Nest
How to Set Up Filters for Your Google Home Devices

Google Home devices are a great way to get voice assistants, music, and possibly video throughout your home.
Features
Why Does Wi-Fi Use the Same Frequency as Microwaves?

When you start your microwave, do you lose Wi-Fi signal on a nearby device? Wi-Fi and Microwaves both operate on a similar frequency, which can lead to interference.
Features
10 Annoying Problems You Can Solve with Smarthome Devices

Smarthomes are easier to put together than ever.

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