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Andy Betts-Senior Author

Andy Betts

Senior Author

Contributor Since November, 2023
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apple, Mac, Android
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About Andy Betts

Andy is a writer and former Mac editor at HTG. He has over 20 years experience as a consumer tech journalist, and has covered everything from the old Palm Pilots to the original iPhone and Android devices, to the latest gadgets.
He has written and edited for UK-based print publications like PDA Essentials and Android Magazine, and online at sites including broadband.co.uk and MUO. He has a passion for all things mobile and has been a keen Mac enthusiast since 2005.

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VLC and IINA logos.
I Ditched VLC on Mac for This Little-Known Video Player
macOS

It's still open-source, it can still play everything, but it's so much nicer to use.

A MacBook Pro M4.
I Use These 9 Open Source Mac Apps Every Day
Open Source

These (mostly) free apps are as good as paid apps.

The macOS Trash icon on gradient background.
6 Surprisingly Useful macOS Trash Tips You've Definitely Never Thought About
macOS

Yes, you can add the Trash to your Finder sidebar.

Pixel 7 with YouTube app showing Watch History turned off.
How I Improved My YouTube Recommendations in 3 Simple Steps
YouTube

No more irrelevant recommendations.

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Close-up of Apple company sign and fan of dollar bills on the cover of the MacBook.
How to Sell Your Mac for as Much Money as Possible
MacBook

Fund your new Mac with your old Mac.

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Android mascot holding the open-source icon with some app logos around it.
These Are My 10 Favorite Open Source Android Apps
Open Source

I use these open-source apps every day.

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Old Vintage Arcade Video Games in an empty dark gaming room with blue light with glowing displays and beautiful retro design.
How to Play Classic Arcade Games in Your Browser
Web

Enjoy the golden age of gaming.

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Browser games including Tetris Portal Styscraper and Slither.
The 10 Best Browser-Based Games to Kill Time
Games

The ultimate time-wasters.

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A table with a phone, a miniature airplane, a globe, a suitcase shaped like a SIM card, and some coins.
I Won't Travel Without These 10 Android Apps
Travel

Don't leave home without them.

A Galaxy S25 Edge seen from different angles.
The Galaxy S25 Edge Is the Future, Whether You Like It or Not
Android

Thin is in.

3
An old MacBook Air running ChromeOS Flex.
I Installed ChromeOS Flex on My Ancient MacBook. Here's How It Went
Chrome OS

Turning my MacBook into a Chromebook.

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A Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra at the center, with several question marks around them.
Should You Go Ultra? What to Know Before Buying the Most Expensive Android Phones
Android

Do you need to spend more than $1000 on a phone?

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The Smart Folder icon in macOS.
Smart Folders Are the macOS Game Changer That I’ve Always Ignored
macOS

Never manually search for files again.

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A computer display showing a VPN browser extension.
I Won’t Use a VPN That Doesn’t Have This One Feature
VPN

All of the convenience, none of the problems.

5
MacBook Air showing Incognito mode in Chrome.
Stop Relying on Just Incognito Mode for Privacy
Privacy & Security

It doesn't make you anonymous, and won't stop you from being tracked.

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The Incognito mode icons..
5 Places Incognito Mode Is Useful (and 3 Where It Isn't)
Privacy & Security

It's useful, but not that useful.

Apple watch in hand.
The Apple Watch Is 10 Years Old. Here’s Why I Never Bought One
Apple Watch

What would I even use it for?

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A terminal displaying 'Hello World' with a holographic globe and some binary code in the background.
Learning to Code Online? Don't Make These Mistakes I Did
Programming

What you should know before you start.

Person typing on a MacBook Air while sitting at a desk.
I Always Make These 9 Changes When I Reset My Mac
macOS

These should be the default settings.

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A MacBook with an animated Mac logo in the foreground and some disabled icons around it.
I Disabled Animations on My Mac, and It Feels So Much Snappier
macOS

Switch off the eye candy.

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