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James Frew

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About James Frew

James is an experienced technology journalist and was formerly MakeUseOf's Buyer's Guide Editor. His goal is to make tech accessible and safe for everyone. While graduated with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, he's also passionate about mental health, sustainability, and music.

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How to Turn Off Auto-Brightness on iPhone

If you want to manually control your iPhone's brightness, here's how to turn off True Tone, the auto-brightness feature.

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What's the Difference Between an APU, CPU, and GPU?

Confused about computer processor acronyms? Learn the differences between an APU, CPU, GPU, and why it matters.

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The Apple Mac Comparison: Which Apple Computer Is Best for You?

Our comparison of the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro will help you pick the best macOS computer for you.

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Your Medical Records Are Confidential, but Are They Private?

Your confidential medical information is protected by law, but that hasn't stopped businesses sharing it.

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Withings Body Cardio Review: The Best Smart Scales Money Can Buy

The Withings Body Cardio tracks the most crucial aspects of your physical health, including your heart.

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The 7 Best Sonos Speakers for Your Home

Sonos make a range of high-quality smart speakers for your home. But which is the best Sonos speaker for your needs?

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Will the Internet Computer Cryptocurrency Usher In the Decentralized Internet?

The Internet Computer has become one of the largest cryptocurrencies in just two days. So, what's the hype about?

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How Bad Is Bitcoin for the Environment? The Impact of Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin is the most successful cryptocurrency of all time, but it comes at a cost. Here's how its energy consumption affects the environment.

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What Is Greenwashing and How Does It Affect Your Tech?

It's essential to protect the environment. But when a company claims green credentials, how do you know if you're being misled?

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Why Is Spotify Working On a Speech Recognition System?

In January 2021, Spotify was awarded a patent for an audio analysis system. But what is the company going to do with it?

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What Is the Creative Passport and How Does It Work?

The Creative Passport is a digital identity for musicians. Here's why this is an important and essential service.

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Amazfit GTS 2e Review: Excellent Hardware Crushed by Bad Software

There's nothing majorly wrong with the Amazfit GTS 2e, but there's nothing much that's right about it either.

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Want Rewards for Sustainable Driving? Buy a Fiat and Collect KiriCoin

Fiat New 500 owners can now collect the KiriCoin cryptocurrency for driving sustainably. Here's how it works.

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What Can We Expect From Brave's New Search Engine?

Brave is launching a privacy-focused search engine, Brave Search. Here's everything we know so far.

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Everything You Need to Know About the New Sonos Roam

Looking for a new portable speaker? Here's what you need to know about the Sonos Roam.

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Are Electronics Vegan? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

It's increasingly straightforward to make vegan-friendly choices, but can you really buy vegan electronics?

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The 7 Best Vegan-Friendly Headphones

Many headphones use animal products like leather. If you're after a vegan-friendly alternative, we've got you covered.

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What's New in the Chrome 89 Beta?

The Google Chrome 89 Beta is now available. Here's everything you need to know about the latest beta.

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The 10 Best eReaders for Book Lovers

Digital books are convenient and portable. To read them, you need an eReader. Here are some of the best.

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Does Tesla's Investment In Bitcoin Damage Its Environmental Credentials?

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has invested $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, but at what cost?

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