Josh Hawkins
School
Full Sail University
Expertise
Smartphones, Computers, Video Games
- Josh has over six years of experience writing about the latest smartphones, what makes them special, and how users can get the most out of them.
- He has previously written for tech websites including BGR, Lifewire, and Digital Trends. Plus, he has hundreds of hours of hands-on time with consumer tech and computers.
- Josh has been playing video games since he could hold a controller in his hand and has spent the past six years digging deep into as many virtual worlds as he could get his hands on.
Experience
Josh has worked a freelance writer for the past six years, writing news and features focusing on the gaming and tech industries. He has covered big events like E3, CES, and a slew of other smaller press events oriented around the latest consumer technology and gadgets. He has authored hundreds of strategy guides for video games, smartphones, and computers, and has bylines at several of the biggest sites in online news.
Education
Josh has a bachelor's in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University. He uses the things he learned in college to help dig into the latest games, tech, and how it all comes together for everyday users.
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Stories By Josh Hawkins
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Buying or upgrading to a new phone can be a hassle. Fortunately, WhatsApp makes it easy to transfer your chat history between different devices.
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Google recently released a software update for its Nest Hub smart displays. Among other things, the update triggered a boot loop bug. Here's how to fix it.
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Instagram fans have been begging for a chronological timeline for years. Now, they're finally getting their wish - here's how it works.
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There's a lot to like about Apple's Studio Display, but it may not be the best choice for PC users. Case in point? One coder's struggles to use the monitor.
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Android users are finally getting access to Google Search's quick delete privacy feature, the one that first arrived on iOS several months ago.
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Supermassive Games, the team behind "Until Dawn," is back again with yet another take on the teen horror genre, this time sending players to summer camp.
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Tinder previously made it easier to avoid awkward matches. Now, the company has added low-cost background checks to its platform in a bid to increase safety.
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It wasn't too long ago when Apple introduced the iMac with its M1 chip. Now it's back with the Mac Studio, leaving consumers wondering why they should upgrade.
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Google claims the latest version of Chrome is faster than Apple's Safari on Mac. That doesn't necessarily mean you should switch browsers, though.
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Apple's car project may be closer to reality than ever before, and that seems to have suppliers scrambling in hopes of getting in on the project.
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Taking a look at a few items we'd love Apple to show - or at least give us a "peek" at - during their next major event set for March 8, 2022.
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The Cadillac InnerSpace is a stunning, futuristic look at what cars may one day have to offer. That said, not everyone is impressed by the electric vehicle.
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WiFi is great, but interference remains a problem for many. PureLiFi may have the solution, and it involves light rather than radio frequencies.
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Intel is back with a new NUC, but don't let its small size fool you. This PC packs a lot of power into a tiny package, though its price tag isn't as small.
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Belkin revealed a new Thunderbolt 4 dock for the most up-to-date peripherals and high-powered PCs, as well as a pair of new Thunderbolt 4 cables.
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The game expansion Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, Season of the Risen gets its official release trailer along with final details before final public launch.
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Researchers have chained atoms together to create quantum storage that could pave the way for creation of large-scale optical quantum networks.
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CD Projekt Red has released "Cyberpunk 2077" patch 1.5, adding important changes for next-gen consoles, as well as some character customization options.
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Chrome OS Flex brings an iteration of Chrome OS to PC hardware both old and new, allowing simple software to lengthen the life of otherwise-outdated machines.
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If you're planning on updating your PC, make sure you only follow official methods, as there's new malware in the wild pretending to be a Windows 11 installer.
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After Lost Ark's official release in February, 2022, Twitch streamers are on the verge of the final unlock drop for in-game gear and mounts.
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Motorola and Verizon created a device that hangs around the wearer's neck to provide 5G connectivity for a secondary device - likely a VR/AR headset.
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Early reviewers of the Valve Steam Deck are discovering how to make the most of the surprisingly limited battery life of the gaming machine.
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Garmin has announced the latest release in its wearable lineup, the Instinct 2 Series. They're touting better battery life, plus health and wellness features.
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There are a few tricks you can try to increase your iPhone 13's bad battery life.
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It's perfectly normal for your phone to slow down over time. Luckily, there are a few ways to speed up your old iPhone, so you don't need to buy a new one yet.
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There's nothing worse than being in the middle of sending a text, or opening an app, and having your iPhone freeze up on you.