Kendra Bruning
School
Hillsdale College, Michigan State University
Expertise
Technology, Motorcycles, Analog And Video Gaming
- Kendra is obsessed with the latest technology and devices, but she still misses her old Sidekick phone.
- Kendra 3-D prints components for her handicapped dog's custom wheelchair, constantly updating the design to make him "better than he was. Better, stronger, faster."
- As a sci-fi aficionado, Kendra is fascinated by the ways in which technology can shape our future, which informs her writing on the latest breakthroughs in space tech and beyond.
Experience
Kendra began her career in academia as a historian, study abroad director, and acquisitions editor for an academic publishing company at Arizona State University. Since childhood, writing has always been her passion and she channeled it into a new path when she took her laptop on the road and moved to Vietnam in 2017, becoming a full-time content writer and traveler. When she's not writing about tech, gadgets, gaming, science, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, she's writing for her own startup, GameCows.com, a tabletop gaming website, and exploring the hidden gems of Southeast Asia by motorbike.
Education
Kendra has a bachelor's degree in history and classics from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, and continued her education in postgraduate history and linguistics studies at Michigan State University.
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Stories By Kendra Bruning
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Woodworking can end up being a pricy hobby. Thankfully, Harbor Freight offers reasonably priced tools that every at-home woodworker will want.
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Vizio TVs have loads of built-in features that optimize your entertainment experience. Here's how to optimize seven of them.
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Why do some military jets remain in service longer than others? Let's examine the ten oldest American military jets and their reasons for remaining in service.
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Picking a new dishwasher can be really tricky. There are so many brands, how is one to know which is the right pick? Here's how we think they all stack up.
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If you're sick of the low-quality built-in webcam your computer came with, it may be time to buy something better. Here are the best brands in the business.
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Every home appliance maker sells an air fryer (or three), but not all are created equal. Here are the major brands we think are worth considering.
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When you're on the open road on your motorcycle, reliability counts for a lot more than speed or cornering. Here are some of the trustiest models out there.
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When it comes to furthering the automotive industry, it all starts with the engine. Innovation can come in many forms, proof positive in these 10 engines.
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Have you ever wanted to pilot a mech? These days, there are multiple in ways in which you can live out your dream, no matter whether in VR or reality.
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Android smartphones have been around a while now, so it's interesting to look back and see the humble beginnings of these innovative devices.
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As global demand for goods increases and shipbuilding technology grows more capable, we have and will continue to see some truly gargantuan ships.
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A popular choice these days for pickup truck consumers are vintage-looking vehicles with modern reliability and durability. Here are 10 that meet such criteria.
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Arduino is a hobby that not only teaches you about programming, automation, and robotics, but also yields useful devices that can help in everyday life.
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Google's Chromebook continues to gain influence in the laptop market, and as such, there are a handful of apps that can drastically improve your experience.
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The Suzuki Hayabusa is a legendary motorcycle that redefined the limits of sports bikes when it was released in 1999. Here are things every fan should know.
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Surround sound systems get better all the time due to the fierce competition between manufacturers. Here are the current top surround sound makers.
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Road salt on ice in freezing conditions, in theory, is meant to keep people safe. However, it can also have ugly side effects that hamper the environment.
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Many once-current technologies have fallen by the wayside. Some are missed. And then there are those whose departure brought only a better replacement.
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Android phones are powerful devices with a variety of unknown and underutilized features. Get the most out of your phone with these 10 helpful ways.
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What do you do with all that movie star money? For some of Hollywood's A-list, the answer is to get themselves some of the world's greatest motorcycles.
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Microsoft's Zune may have carved out a small niche in the world of portable audio, but ultimately failed to compete with Apple's iPods. Here's why.
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With smartphones, you can easily control your in-home security system remotely. Here are a few security camera apps to consider for Android devices.
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The debate over which is better, iPhone or Android, is never-ending. But those in the Apple camp usually cite one of these 10 as why they picked the iPhone.
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Canva offers a lot of great services, but it's not the only place to get some great graphic design done. Here are 10 free image editing websites to try.
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First used in the late '30s, black boxes today are actually orange in color. They consist of two units and are vital in advancing aviation safety.
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Across its century-plus existence, Ford has given us some terrific trucks and memorable TV commercials to match. These are 10 of the best.
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Filling up your new e-reader with books to take on vacation can get pricey. Here are eight websites that you can find new and old eBooks free of charge.