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Andrew Heinzman

Editor

Contributor Since October, 2018
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macOS, Projector, audio
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About Andrew Heinzman

Andrew Heinzman is a seasoned tech writer with over half a decade of experience. He specializes in delivering insightful tech news and detailed product reviews, particularly focusing on audio and video technology, as well as computers and smartphones. His journey in tech writing includes a two-year stint as the News Editor at Review Geek, the former sister site of How-To Geek.

Throughout his career, Andrew has consistently provided readers with valuable insights and up-to-date information on the latest developments in the tech world, earning recognition for his clarity, depth, and relevance. In his free time, Andrew likes to explore music and read books, just as he did when earning his bachelor's degree in English literature.

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Lenovo Slim 5x Yoga Slim 7X Gen 11 and ASUS Zenbook A16 Snapdragon X2 processor sticker comparison.
Qualcomm is officially working on Linux support for X2 ARM laptops
Linux

Developers can play with it today, provided they've got the hardware.

IFA 2026 sign in front of the Messe Berlin.
Ultra-slim SSDs and RTX Spark laptops: How-To Geek's favorite tech of IFA 2026

This might be 2026's biggest week in tech.

Plugable Thunderbolt 4 set up on a desk.
Why Plugable still matters in a world full of generic USB-C docks
Peripherals

Everything is universal, so what problems are left to solve?

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An Amazon Eero router on a windowsill with the Prime Day logo placed above.
The Eero bundle that fixed my Wi-Fi just hit its lowest-ever price for Prime Day
Amazon October Prime Day

It's a limited-time deal, so act fast.

The Plex logo over a photo of a UGREEN NAS.
Build a Plex media server with these Prime Day deals
Amazon October Prime Day

Cash in on this summer's best NAS, storage, and mini PC deals.

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Computex Taipei signage at Computex 2026.-1
NVIDIA's ARM chipset and early Wi-Fi 8 routers: How-To Geek's favorite tech of Computex 2026
Components

To our surprise, Computex may have been the most important tech show of 2026.

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The Vizio V21D-J8 soundbar on a TV table.
A cheap soundbar is better than nothing
Soundbar

Even if it's just $100, a soundbar will drastically improve your TV's audio quality.

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MWC 2026 signage alongside Huawei and Xiaomi advertisements in Barcelona.
Modular designs and cat smartphones: Our favorite tech of MWC 2026
Cutting Edge

How-To Geek takes on the world's biggest smartphone event.

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A pair of Technics speakers with a small Kinter amplifier.
My incredibly cheap alternative to a soundbar
Audio/Video

Not bad for $24.

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CES 2026 signage over the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall.
From exoskeletons to PCs inside keyboards: The best tech of CES 2026
Cutting Edge

The best laptop, gaming handheld, and wild tech of CES 2026

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dec 23 - dell monitor.avif
Skip the OLED monitor—this Dell IPS Black LCD has everything you need
Peripherals

It's the best-looking LCD I've ever seen, and the built-in TB4 hub is a game-changer.

Angled view of a Beelink mini PC and Terramaster NAS on a shelf.
3 things I'd do differently if I rebuilt my homelab today
Networking

I've made some mistakes over the years.

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dec 20 - synology beestation.avif
Synology's BeeStation is still the easiest Google Photos replacement
Networking

A private cloud photos server in your home. What's not to like?

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dec 5 - legion go s.avif
Stop waiting for the Steam Deck 2: The Legion Go S is here

Looking back on my favorite gaming handheld of 2025.

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dec 4 - keychron k4he.avif
Finally, a high-performance gaming keyboard that doesn't look like a toy
Peripherals

An attractive design turned me into a Hall-effect fan.

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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft showing its lock screen.
Color eReaders are overrated, here's why I'm sticking with black and white
eReaders

This is one situation where you should really spend less money.

The Plex logo over a photo of a UGREEN NAS.
Build a Plex media server with these Black Friday deals
Black Friday

Now's your last chance to save on Plex hardware in 2025.

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A phone with the Plex logo and a laptop beside it with the Plex home screen.
The Plex redesign ruined my home screen, here's how I fixed it
Streaming Platforms

Did Plex remove your personal media from your home screen? Let's add it back.

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The Movies Anywhere logo over a gradient background.
Google Play purchases can't sync with Movies Anywhere anymore, here's why
Streaming Platforms

The battle between Google and Disney has some unexpected consequences.

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The Pebblebee Clip 5 in a green colorway.
Pebblebee unveils a pair of cute Android trackers—here's why I'm not buying them
Android

Why do manufacturers refuse to use UWB?

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