Bryan M. Wolfe-Contributor

Bryan M. Wolfe

Contributor

May, 2025
Apple, iPhone, iPad
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About Bryan M. Wolfe

Bryan has written about consumer technology for nearly 15 years on websites such as MakeUseOf, TechRadar, Digital Trends, How-To Geek, iMore, and many more. He rejoined the MUO team in 2025.

Bryan is a Penn State graduate (go Nittany Lions) and is passionate about all things related to consumer electronics. He enjoys teaching people about products like computers, mobile devices, audio equipment, and more.

In his free time, Bryan likes to help build sets for his daughter’s plays and musicals, travel to different places around the Caribbean, and play with his two dogs, Izzy and Phoebe.

Latest

ASUS Zenbook S 16 SD card close up.
Every time you save a photo to an SD card, you're slowly destroying it from the inside

Your SD card has an expiration date: Here's why.

A look at Android Auto on a car.
Android Auto ruined my first road trip until I found these 5 settings

These settings will make your next trip much less stressful.

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A Starlink dish in a residential yard.
I finally switched to Starlink — it fixed my rural internet and costs less than I expected

The tipping point that convinced me to ditch cable for satellite internet

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Google Home Premium on an iPhone.
The first thing Google Home Premium did was tell me my dog was somewhere she shouldn't be

Unexpected features arriving from the Google Gemini universe.

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Halide app on an iPhoone 17 Pro Max.
This app turned my phone into a camera I actually want to shoot with

Discover the app that transforms your iPhone into a camera that captures your creative vision, not just Apple's best guess.

The Backdrop app on an Android device.
I deleted every Android wallpaper app I tried until this one

A clean, well-designed app with great wallpapers and zero junk finally found.

A Starlink dish up close.
I separated my 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and I should have done it sooner

A simple router setting was holding back my home network's full potential, and I wish I'd made this change sooner.

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A Pixel 9 Pro XL showing health options.
I didn’t realize my Android could measure this — but it’s surprisingly accurate

Discover the unexpected capabilities of your Android phone that could rival a dedicated wearable.

An image of Bluetooth settings on a TV.
I finally figured out why my Bluetooth headphones lag on my TV

Stop fighting your TV and start fixing the real problem: Bluetooth audio lag.

An image of a PowerPoint presentation created by AI.
Copilot made my PowerPoint in minutes, but this is what made it look good

AI alone doesn't make a great presentation.

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An authenticator app on an iPhone.
I tested Google and Microsoft Authenticator plus 3 others — this is the best for 2FA

There are several great authenticator solutions, including these five.

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Infuse app on an iPhone on a table.
This third-party Plex client is weirdly better than the official app

Discover the secret to smoother video playback and a more intuitive interface with Infuse.

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A phone connected to a cable with a data block attached.
I never charge my phone in public without this cable

Are these public charging ports save? Not necessarily, but there is help.

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Windows Security showing on Windows 11.
I stopped relying on my antivirus and started using these behavior-monitoring tools instead

Discover the surprising power of Microsoft Defender's behavior monitoring.

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Activity Monitor on a Mac.
6 signs your computer has been compromised and how to check right now

Is your computer acting strange? Unexpected slowdown, pop-ups, and account activity could be signs of a hidden threat lurking within.

An Amazon Fire TV Cube in front of a television.
I replaced my streaming stick and instantly noticed better performance

Could upgrading your streaming device lead to a smarter home? This unexpected choice might be the key.

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A television showing the. Apps & Channels page on an Amazon Fire Stick.
7 game-changing Fire TV Stick apps you didn’t know existed

Transform your Fire TV Stick into a powerhouse with these unexpected tools.

A screenshot showing a guest network setup on Google Nest through an iPhone.
How I set up the perfect guest network for my smart home devices

My smart devices were putting everything at risk. This easy setup protected my home network.

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Google Home favourites widget with smart home lights.
Your smart home is leaking money — here are the 5 biggest culprits

Learn how to stop the 5 biggest money leaks in your smart home.

amazon smart plug on desk
5 creative ways to use smart plugs to automate your home

Transform your living space with these ingenious smart plug hacks for efficiency, security, and comfort.

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