Andy Betts
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About Andy Betts
Andy is a senior 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 MUO, Android Tips and Hacks, broadband.co.uk, and Envato. He has a passion for all things mobile and has been a keen Mac enthusiast since 2005.
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Add features that are missing or locked behind a paywall.
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My favorite Fire TV app has nothing to do with streaming
Get the benefits of a media server without having to set up a media server.
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I blocked 16 Android apps from accessing the internet with one free firewall tool
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I ditched Google Maps for my privacy and got better navigation as a bonus
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