Articles by Jeramy Johnson

My colleague Chris is a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan, so I wanted to troll him a bit by insulting the Chief’s all-pro quarterback and MVP, Patrick Mahomes after they secured another trip to the Super Bowl. However, after I sent the message, I realized that it was probably in poor taste for me to tease him like that, and figured that he might not realize that I was joking (I actually like Mahomes a lot!). Luckily, I remembered that Telegram allows users to delete sent messages, even on the recipient’s end — I was saved! If you ever find yourself in a similarly uncomfortable situation, here is how to delete sent messages in the Telegram app.

How to delete sent messages in Telegram

Open the Telegram app on your phone.
Tap on the chat containing the message you wish to delete.
Press down on the offending message until you see a pop-up menu.

Tap on the Delete option.
Tap on the checkbox to also delete for the recipient.

Tap Delete again.

Now the message is gone from both the …

As our connected lifestyles and smart homes continue to merge, we are finding new ways to secure our houses and belongings, like choosing from among the best security cameras with local storage. In light of recent data breaches and privacy scandals, many are looking for options that feature on-device storage solutions (a.k.a. don’t use the cloud), so we’ve put together a list of some of the best options for your reference. My favorite out of the bunch is the eufy Cam 2. It has all of the features I want, with none of the added expenses (subscriptions).

Best Overall Security Camera with Local Storage: eufy Cam 2

Eufy makes a line of quality smart home products like this Indoor/Outdoor camera, but one of the things we like best about its products is the one-time fee model they espouse. You don’t have to purchase an ongoing cloud storage subscription to access or store your videos, and this device even comes with 16GB EMMC digital storage, which is enough to store up to a year’s wor…

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is clearly the top dog in the S21 series. It’s the biggest, fastest, and best-equipped Galaxy you can buy. If you’re going to spend top dollar on a top phone, then you probably want to do everything you can to protect your purchase. Following is a roundup of the best heavy-duty cases to cover your Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Whether you prefer to wrap your S21 Ultra up like RoboCop or let some of its personality shine through, we’ve got a tough case to match your tough phone.

Speck-tacular

Speck Presidio2 Grip Case

Staff Pick

Smartphone buyers have loved Speck cases for years, and one of the company’s most popular offerings is the Presidio line. We love it because it’s thin yet still very durable, offering protection from drops of up to 13 feet. Best of all, it discourages bacterial growth with Microban technology, and yet it’s still easy to hold onto thanks to the groves on the back and sides.

$35 at Amazon (Blue)
$45 at Amazon (Black)
$35 at Amaz…

The Galaxy S21+ is in the sweet spot in Samsung’s new lineup of flagship smartphones. As nice as the device is, though, if you want to keep it looking sweet, you’re going to need a protective case. Here are the best heavy-duty cases that we could find for the Samsung Galaxy S21+. Which one is going to grace your Galaxy S21+?

Best in class

ArmadilloTek Vanguard

Staff Pick

It seems that we always have an ArmadilloTek case on our roundups these days, and that’s for a good reason — the case manufacturer knows how to protect your smartphone. The Vanguard series is rated for twice the military drop-test standards, but it’s thin enough to allow for wireless charging and NFC payments. Plus, it comes with a built-in kickstand. In addition to the matte black version, you can also find a bright, vibrant orange option.

From $19 at Amazon

First-party strong

Samsung Rugged Protective Case

If you like your industrial cases from the first-party manufacturer, you might want to con…

The best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases will not only keep your new smartphone protected, but they’ll keep it looking as stylish as you are. Whether you prefer a clear case, a flip case, something colorful, or something rugged, with a phone as popular as the Galaxy 21, you have options. Here are some of the best Galaxy S21 cases we’ve found so far. The best part of all is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to keep your Galaxy S21 looking great for the long-term!

Tough and textured

Caseology Parallax Case

Staff Pick

The Caseology Parallax line is one of our favorite cases. It is affordable, stylish, protective, and a pleasure to hold. Plus, it comes in several interesting colors, including Matte Black, Ash Gray, Pink, and our favorite — Purple-ish.

$16 at Amazon
$20 at Walmart

Low key case

Spigen Liquid Air Armor Case

The Spigen Liquid Air Armor case is low-key one of our all-time favorite smartphone cases. It is thin and low profile while securely protecting yo…

These zombie earbuds were a welcome surprise.

Late last summer I had the opportunity to review the 1More Colorbuds to see if these aspiring value flagship earbuds could compete with the best wireless earbuds on the market. It turns out, I ended up liking the Colorbuds so much that they quickly became my grab-and-go set of earbuds whenever I went for a walk, jog, or hike, and I even used them around the house while working or cleaning. I found them to be fast-pairing, comfortable, and to be honest, kinda cute.

So fast-forward a few months from that review. I had been on a run when I came across a friend on the trail. Without thinking, I pulled the buds out of my ears and stuck them in the pocket of my shorts, and then began to catch up with my friend (from a respectful six-foot distance, of course). I then walked home, showered, and promptly forgot about my Colorbuds. That is, until the next time I needed to use them.

You see, I never removed them from my shorts, and promptly put m…

As long as your device is certified for Google Play Services, you should be fine

What you need to know

Google Duo could soon vanish from uncertified Android phones.
An update to version 123 mentions this impending policy change.
There is no concrete timeframe for the move at this point.

A recent article from 9to5Google has uncovered evidence that the Google Duo app may soon stop working on some Android phones. According to the evidence, this change would affect Android phones that are not certified by Google Play Services.

It should be noted that most of the best Android phones that customers can buy via popular retailers or through carriers are, in fact, certified Android devices. However, some phones purchased in specific international markets (like the best Huawei phones out of China) do not necessarily fall under this umbrella. If you update to the latest version of Duo (123) — which is currently rolling out now — on an uncertified device, you may see a message telling …

Pixel 4 everyone

Google Pixel 4a

$347 at Amazon
$350 at Best Buy
$349 at B&H

Pros

Much more affordable option
Three years of OS and security updates
Google’s vaunted Pixel camera
Larger 5.81 OLED display

Cons

No ultra-wide lens
No 5G connectivity
No wireless charging
No official IP water resistance

If you’re looking for the best smartphone bang for your buck, you can’t do much better than the Google Pixel 4a. It has the same primary camera tech and software as its more premium siblings, and it makes considered and intelligent sacrifices to get its price down to the affordable range.

Most powerful tiny phone

Apple iPhone 12 mini

$700 at Apple
$729 at Amazon
From $630 at Best Buy

Pros

A14 Bionic is more powerful than Pixel 4a’s chip
Wide and ultra-wide camera setup
IP68 dust/water resistance
Qi and MagSafe charging
Smaller size ideal for one-handed use
Up to five years of OS and security updates

Cons

Starts at twice the price of the Pixel 4a
No USB-C…

The Galaxy S21+ is in the sweet spot in Samsung’s new lineup of flagship smartphones. As nice as the device is, though, if you want to keep it looking sweet, you’re going to need a protective case. Here are the best heavy-duty cases that we could find for the Samsung Galaxy S21+. Which one is going to grace your Galaxy S21+?

Best in class

ArmadilloTek Vanguard

Staff Pick

It seems that we always have an ArmadilloTek case on our roundups these days, and that’s for a good reason — the case manufacturer knows how to protect your smartphone. The Vanguard series is rated for twice the military drop-test standards, but it’s thin enough to allow for wireless charging and NFC payments. Plus, it comes with a built-in kickstand. In addition to the matte black version, you can also find a bright, vibrant orange option.

$19 at Amazon

First-party strong

Samsung Rugged Protective Case

If you like your industrial cases from the first-party manufacturer, you might want to consider…

We’ve rounded up the best Samsung Galaxy S21+ cases that we could find because we know how important it is to keep your prized and expensive new smartphone safe and protected for its entire lifetime. Some of these cases offer maximum protection while others showcase that incredible Samsung style. When looking for a case from this list, consider the form factor, color, and thickness that works best for you.

A pleasure to hold

Caseology Paralaxx Case

Staff Pick

It’s not often that you find one of the best-looking, most-protective cases by a major brand at this price point, but that’s exactly what you get with the Caseology Parallax. Available in Ash Gray, Indi Pink, Matte Black, and Purple-ish, this case blends in seamlessly with your S21+. The textured pattern on the back is both visually appealing and grippable, and the case provides military-grade drop protection.

$15 at Amazon

Grippy Galaxy guide

Incipio Grip Case

Few cases will be able to protect your S21+ from q…