Jerry Hildenbrand

Jerry Hildenbrand

I'm an RHCE and Electrical Engineer who loves gadgets of all kinds. You'll find my writings across Mobile Nations and you can hit me on Twitter if you want to say hey.

Latest articles by Jerry Hildenbrand

How to download iOS 13 developer beta 1 to your iPhone or iPad

Best Prepaid iPhone Plans in the U.S. in 2022

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

You don't need to have a monthly contract to get an iPhone these days, but which carrier should you bring your phone to?

Ecobee Smart Thermostat in front of a window

Best Smart Thermostat for Multiple Zones in 2022

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Ring Indoor Camera Hero

Never miss a thing thanks to this Cyber Monday Ring Indoor Camera deal that saves you 25%

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Keeping tabs on what's happening inside your house has never been cheaper. Buy a single, two-pack, or three-pack of Ring Indoor Cameras and save big.

Amazon Smart Plug

Make anything smarter with the Amazon Smart Plug while it's on sale for Black Friday

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

If you use Alexa or want to get started with it, now is the right time to buy an Amazon Smart plug because it's on sale for just $15.

What is Cloudflare's WARP VPN and should you use it?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

WARP is a VPN but it's not like most others and doesn't work the way you think a VPN should. Yeah, it's confusing.

Which U.S. iPhone carrier and plan should you get?

By Jerry Hildenbrand, Bryan M Wolfe last updated

Here's how to pick the perfect iPhone carrier for you in the United States!

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Your right to repair stops where Apple's liability begins

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Apple's not trying to stop you from swapping your iPhone battery; it is just stopping you from trying to sue if it explodes

USB 4: Everything you need to know

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Better, stronger, faster. And backward compatible, too!

Companies are (still) selling your phone location data without consent

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

Your carrier is selling your location to the highest bidder — and that includes A-GPS data, too. Carriers suck.

iPad Pro USB-C

USB-C audio and the iPad Pro: Everything you need to know

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

The iPad Pro making the switch to USB-C means now is the perfect time to look at how it all works and why it matters when it comes to the sounds of your life.

How to add a security key to your Google account without activating Advanced Security

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Two-factor authentication can protect your account, and a USB Security Key makes for a great backup if you lose your phone. It's cheap peace of mind and beats the heck out of calling Google.

Gmail on iPhone

App developers are going through your email - here is how to put a stop to it

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Never trust anyone when it comes to managing your privacy.

Thousands of iOS and Android apps are leaking your data through their Firebase backend (Update)

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

Thousands of Android and iOS apps are leaking data through 2,271 misconfigured Firebase databases.

VPNFilter malware has infected a million routers — here's what you need to know

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Malware linked to the Russian government can manipulate your internet traffic, harvest personal information, and serve as a launch point for a broad range of internet attacks.

TeenSafe phone monitoring app leaked thousands of passwords

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

TeenSafe, a parental monitoring app, leaked thousands of Apple IDs and their password in plain text.

Best iPhone and iPad apps for wheelchair users

By Mick Symons, Jerry Hildenbrand published

If you rely on a wheelchair or have other mobility issues, these apps can help make getting around easier.

Amazon Alexa: What kind of data does Amazon get from me?

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Amazon wants your data to build a shopping and advertisement profile, not sell it to the highest bidder.

Strava's fitness tracking map reveals sensitive information about U.S. troops and foreign bases

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

The company's Global Heat Map called a 'clear security threat' for inadvertently showing troop activities overseas.

WhatsApp

Here's what you need to know about the WhatsApp group chat security flaw

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Relax, nobody is going to be hacking your WhatsApp messages, at least not this way.

Everything you need to know about Sprint's Unlimited Freedom plan

By Jerry Hildenbrand, Joseph Keller last updated

A complete breakdown of Sprint's Unlimited Freedom plan and everything else you can get when you sign up for service.

Your web browser's password manager is helping ad companies track you across the web

By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated

The Same Origin Policy has one fatal flaw, and of course, ad companies have found a way to exploit it.

Apple AirPort Extreme Time Capsule

KRACK, the WPA2 exploit that kills Wi-Fi security, and what you need to know right now

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Exploit in WPA2 means it's open season on your Wi-Fi network, no matter what router you use.

What are Zigbee and Z-Wave? Everything you need to know!

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Your connected home can be built a lot of different ways, but likely starts right here.

Amazon says a patch for WPA2 exploit KRACK is in the works

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Amazon is evaluating its products to determine how to go forward and patch KRACK.

iPhone 8 back

Video frame rates: 24FPS vs. 30FPS vs. 60FPS explained

By Jerry Hildenbrand published

Which format should I use, and when should I use it? What's the difference anyway? This used to be easy.

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