Mick SymonsSocial Links NavigationMike is a staff writer at Mobile Nations and fancies himself a musician and comedian. Keep dreaming, Mike. Grid List Latest articles by Mick Symons Best Wi-Fi Extenders to Improve Coverage in Your Home in 2020 By Mick Symons, Cale Hunt, Brendan Lowry last updated 3 June 22 Sometimes no matter where you put your router, the signal won’t be good enough in certain areas of your home. Thankfully, range extenders can help. Should you buy a laser printer or an inkjet printer? By Mick Symons last updated 17 May 22 When it comes to buying a printer, the choice can be difficult. Ink. Laser. Ink. Laser. INK! LASER! What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? Here's what you need to know. Best Presentation Remotes for Windows PCs in 2022 By Mick Symons published 14 December 21 A reliable wireless presentation remote means you never have to stand directly behind your laptop to click through slides. These are five of the best options available for Windows PCs. Best Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for Surface Book and Surface Book 2 in 2022 By Mick Symons published 3 December 21 We've rounded up the best tempered glass screen protectors on the market for the Surface Book and Surface Book 2. Best Magnetic Car Mounts for Smartphones in 2022 By Mick Symons published 2 December 21 There's likely no easier car mount solution for your phone than a magnetic mount. These are the best of the best! Best Surface Pro 4 Cases By Mick Symons last updated 29 November 18 The Surface Pro 4 is a great PC, and as such, you'll want to protect your investment. These cases are all unique and all great options. How to use WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 WhatsApp is a hugely popular instant messaging app that lets you send texts, photos, videos, make calls, and more – for free! Here's how to set up, use, and manage your WhatsApp account! How to manage contacts in WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 How do you add and delete contacts in WhatsApp's Windows phone app? How to change your phone number in WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 How do I change my phone number in WhatsApp? Do you need a Wi-Fi extender? By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 If you have a weak Wi-Fi signal in your home, but you know you have a decent router, then you may benefit from a Wi-Fi extender, but there are a few things you should consider first. How to setup and start using WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 How do I get started with WhatsApp on Windows Phone? Best Solar Chargers for your Phone By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 A great solar charger is the perfect emergency accessory, and it's great for camping trips or treks where you won't see an outlet for a while. Here are our favorites. Ultimate Ears is bringing the noise with the new Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 UE's latest speakers bring a bit of a design update, the same long battery life, and the durability that's been a hallmark of the entire Boom line. How to set up and start using your Fitbit with Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 Get fit and have fun using Fitbit to track your goals! How to add, replace, and delete trackers in the Fitbit app for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 Got a Fitbit binging problem? Don't sweat it; you can easily add, replace and delete trackers from right within the Fitbit app! Acer Spin 5 review: A frustratingly decent PC By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 The Acer Spin 5 is a good mid-range laptop with a couple minor annoyances that likely won't be deal-breakers. Best Wall Outlets with USB Charging Ports By Mick Symons last updated 18 November 18 If you hate taking up power outlets with phone chargers, you should install outlets with USB ports. Here are seven of the best available options. Fashionable Touchscreen Gloves: Text With Style and Warmth By Mick Symons last updated 19 September 18 Touchscreen gloves don't have to look like touchscreen gloves. Best Alcatel Idol 4S Cases By Mick Symons last updated 19 September 18 What's the best case for Alcatel Idol 4S? Really, whatever's available! Learn the ins and outs of Excel for $49 By Mick Symons published 19 August 18 Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Excel for $39. Samson Go Mic Mobile review: Fun and functional, but flawed By Mick Symons published 24 July 18 The Samson Go Mic Mobile is a wonderful idea, and (for the most part) it's executed quite well. There are a couple caveats that have me questioning the price tag, however. Best Family Charging Stations for iPhone, iPad, and Android By Mick Symons published 23 July 18 Is your household full of smartphone users, dozens of chargers, and fights over who gets the outlet? Check out these family charging stands and juice everyone up in one spot! Fluance Fi70 Bluetooth sound system review: A conversation piece worth talking about By Mick Symons last updated 13 July 18 If you're looking for an all-in-one sound system that sounds amazing and features Bluetooth connectivity, there's nothing better (or bigger) than the Fluance Fi70. How to enable Fortnite Battle Royale parental controls on iPhone and iPad By Mick Symons published 18 March 18 Fortnite Battle Royale for iOS promises to be just as addictive as its other platform counterparts. Here's how to use parental controls to help develop healthy gaming habits. Felix Gray blue light glasses review: The hype is (kinda?) real By Mick Symons published 28 November 17 Felix Gray's blue light glasses look good and are elegantly packaged ... even if the whole blue light glasses thing isn't really proven to work. 12 Windows Central Newsletter Get the best of Windows Central in your inbox, every day! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Windows Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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Best Wi-Fi Extenders to Improve Coverage in Your Home in 2020 By Mick Symons, Cale Hunt, Brendan Lowry last updated 3 June 22 Sometimes no matter where you put your router, the signal won’t be good enough in certain areas of your home. Thankfully, range extenders can help.
Should you buy a laser printer or an inkjet printer? By Mick Symons last updated 17 May 22 When it comes to buying a printer, the choice can be difficult. Ink. Laser. Ink. Laser. INK! LASER! What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? Here's what you need to know.
Best Presentation Remotes for Windows PCs in 2022 By Mick Symons published 14 December 21 A reliable wireless presentation remote means you never have to stand directly behind your laptop to click through slides. These are five of the best options available for Windows PCs.
Best Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for Surface Book and Surface Book 2 in 2022 By Mick Symons published 3 December 21 We've rounded up the best tempered glass screen protectors on the market for the Surface Book and Surface Book 2.
Best Magnetic Car Mounts for Smartphones in 2022 By Mick Symons published 2 December 21 There's likely no easier car mount solution for your phone than a magnetic mount. These are the best of the best!
Best Surface Pro 4 Cases By Mick Symons last updated 29 November 18 The Surface Pro 4 is a great PC, and as such, you'll want to protect your investment. These cases are all unique and all great options.
How to use WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 WhatsApp is a hugely popular instant messaging app that lets you send texts, photos, videos, make calls, and more – for free! Here's how to set up, use, and manage your WhatsApp account!
How to manage contacts in WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 How do you add and delete contacts in WhatsApp's Windows phone app?
How to change your phone number in WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 How do I change my phone number in WhatsApp?
Do you need a Wi-Fi extender? By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 If you have a weak Wi-Fi signal in your home, but you know you have a decent router, then you may benefit from a Wi-Fi extender, but there are a few things you should consider first.
How to setup and start using WhatsApp for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 21 November 18 How do I get started with WhatsApp on Windows Phone?
Best Solar Chargers for your Phone By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 A great solar charger is the perfect emergency accessory, and it's great for camping trips or treks where you won't see an outlet for a while. Here are our favorites.
Ultimate Ears is bringing the noise with the new Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 UE's latest speakers bring a bit of a design update, the same long battery life, and the durability that's been a hallmark of the entire Boom line.
How to set up and start using your Fitbit with Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 Get fit and have fun using Fitbit to track your goals!
How to add, replace, and delete trackers in the Fitbit app for Windows 10 Mobile By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 Got a Fitbit binging problem? Don't sweat it; you can easily add, replace and delete trackers from right within the Fitbit app!
Acer Spin 5 review: A frustratingly decent PC By Mick Symons last updated 20 November 18 The Acer Spin 5 is a good mid-range laptop with a couple minor annoyances that likely won't be deal-breakers.
Best Wall Outlets with USB Charging Ports By Mick Symons last updated 18 November 18 If you hate taking up power outlets with phone chargers, you should install outlets with USB ports. Here are seven of the best available options.
Fashionable Touchscreen Gloves: Text With Style and Warmth By Mick Symons last updated 19 September 18 Touchscreen gloves don't have to look like touchscreen gloves.
Best Alcatel Idol 4S Cases By Mick Symons last updated 19 September 18 What's the best case for Alcatel Idol 4S? Really, whatever's available!
Learn the ins and outs of Excel for $49 By Mick Symons published 19 August 18 Learn all there is to know about Microsoft Excel for $39.
Samson Go Mic Mobile review: Fun and functional, but flawed By Mick Symons published 24 July 18 The Samson Go Mic Mobile is a wonderful idea, and (for the most part) it's executed quite well. There are a couple caveats that have me questioning the price tag, however.
Best Family Charging Stations for iPhone, iPad, and Android By Mick Symons published 23 July 18 Is your household full of smartphone users, dozens of chargers, and fights over who gets the outlet? Check out these family charging stands and juice everyone up in one spot!
Fluance Fi70 Bluetooth sound system review: A conversation piece worth talking about By Mick Symons last updated 13 July 18 If you're looking for an all-in-one sound system that sounds amazing and features Bluetooth connectivity, there's nothing better (or bigger) than the Fluance Fi70.
How to enable Fortnite Battle Royale parental controls on iPhone and iPad By Mick Symons published 18 March 18 Fortnite Battle Royale for iOS promises to be just as addictive as its other platform counterparts. Here's how to use parental controls to help develop healthy gaming habits.
Felix Gray blue light glasses review: The hype is (kinda?) real By Mick Symons published 28 November 17 Felix Gray's blue light glasses look good and are elegantly packaged ... even if the whole blue light glasses thing isn't really proven to work.
