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About Tom Westrick

Tom is a freelance writer for How-to Geek and its sister sites. Tom has been poking and prodding at electronics since he was a wee lad, and he's super thrilled that he can do that to pay bills. He can normally be seen with an Android phone in his pocket, a Chromebook in his backpack, and a cup of cold brew in his hand. When he's not writing about technology, Tom writes songs, plays guitar, and listens to a wide variety of music. If you're around Indianapolis, Indiana, you can find him at songwriter events and other open mics.

Latest Articles

How to Ensure Your Gadgets Automatically Change Time for DST

For some reason, we as humans have this twice-a-year ritual where we change all of the clocks around us.

How To Redeem an Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or Nintendo Switch Gift Card

If you’re an avid gamer, there’s a good chance you got a gift card for your console for the holidays or as a gift.

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How To Back Up and Restore Your WhatsApp Messages with Google Drive

Don't lose all your messages just because you lost your phone! Back your chats up first!

Here's When a Dark Theme Can Save Battery Power

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How To Personalize Your Android Phone With Themes and Launchers

Themes and launchers are a big part of the Android customization people love.

How to Turn an Old Android Phone into a Security Camera

Here's how to turn any old Android phone into a security camera---with an app by Edward Snowden.

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How to Transfer Contacts to a New Android Phone

"New phone who dis?" no more!

How to Save a Conference Call (and Access Code) as a Contact

No need to manually enter that conference ID every time.

What is an APN, and How Do I Change it on my Android Phone?

The APN for common carriers is built in to SIM cards, but there are times you'll need to know how to change it.

What Are NVMe Drives, and Should You Buy One?

What makes the NVMe drives different from SATA SSDs?

What To Do When Your Chromebook Reaches the End of Its Life

Chromebooks are great for anyone who uses them: they turn on in an instant, have great battery life, and updating them is a breeze.

How Do Laser and Lamp Projectors Work, and Which Is Right For You?

There are a few things to consider when buying your first projector.

How to Watch the 2019 Super Bowl Without Cable

The New England Patriots are set to face off against the LA Rams, and it's sure to be an entertaining game.

Can You Put a Smart Display On Top of Your Microwave?

Smart displays are wonderful kitchen companions: you can easily follow along with a recipe, video call someone while you meal prep, or keep yourself entertained while you clean things up.

Do You Need a Projector Screen In Your Home Theater?

Before buying your first projector, you should have a general idea of where it’ll go.

How Much Space Do You Need for a Home Theater Projector?

Watching movies and playing games on a projector are great.

How to Use Google Assistant With Your Roku

As more of our devices connect to each other, it’s always nice to know that different products from different companies work together.

How To Gift Fortnite V-Bucks

Fortnite is the biggest game of 2018, so if you know someone who games regularly, there’s a good chance they’re playing it.

How To Download Torrents on a Chromebook

Torrents get a bad rap, but there are plenty of legitimate and legal reasons for downloading them.

How to Play Retro Games on Your NVIDIA SHIELD TV with Emulators

Short of an HTPC, the NVIDIA SHIELD TV is the most versatile box you can put in your entertainment console.

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