Andrew E. Freedman
Andrew E. Freedman is an editor at Tom's Hardware focusing on laptops, desktops and gaming as well as keeping up with the latest news. He holds a M.S. in Journalism (Digital Media) from Columbia University. A lover of all things gaming and tech, his previous work has shown up in Kotaku, PCMag, Complex, Tom's Guide and Laptop Mag among others.
Latest articles by Andrew E. Freedman
Verizon's Unlimited Plan vs T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T: Good Value?
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Verizon has brought back unlimited data plans, and it stacks up quite well to the competition. It's biggest threat? T-Mobile One, now that T-Mobile has tweaked that unlimited plan.
Oculus Working on VR Gloves to Make You Feel Like Spider-Man
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed photos from inside the Oculus VR labs, including futuristic gloves to track your hands while wearing a Rift headset.
Why Your Gadgets Might Cost More Under President Trump
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Your next smartphone, laptop or game console could get a lot more expensive, depending on how President Donald J. Trump deals with trade policy.
Meitu App Has Gone Totally Viral But Don't Download It
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Meitu, a viral selfie app from China, collects more data than it needs and phones home, making it the perfect conduit for advertising data.
Intel’s Vision For the Future Takes VR to the Next Level
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Intel showed off new uses for VR, along with its Project Alloy headset, at its CES 2017 keynote.
How to Set Up and Secure Your Netgear Nighthawk R7000P Router
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Netgear’s $200 Nighthawk R7000P AC2300 router is made for gaming and streaming, thanks to its beamforming technology and MU-MIMO to stream to multiple devices simultaneously. Here's how to set it up.
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 910 Review: A Great 4K Desktop for Pros
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 910 is an all-in-one with strong performance and a vivid display that bends to any angle you like.
Nintendo 3DS Sold Out Everywhere: Here Are Your Alternatives
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Nintendo 3DS is hard to find this season, but you have still options. Consider the 2DS and searching brick and mortar stores instead of the internet.
28 Android Phones, Including Lenovos, Have Factory Malware
By Andrew E. Freedman published
At least 28 Android phones, including two Lenovo models, come preinstalled with malware that downloads apps without the user's permission.
How to Set Up and Secure Your Linksys WRT1200AC Router
By Andrew E. Freedman published
This setup guide will help you get your new WRT1200 online and help you secure the device with a new name and password.
Dead Rising 4 Review: 'Tis the Season (to Hunt Zombies)
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Dead Rising 4 is filled with over-the-top, creative zombie killing, but the story is formulaic and the open world doesn’t invite exploration.
Pokémon Sun vs. Moon: Which is Right for You?
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Pokémon Sun and Moon have the same plot, but you'll need to choose between different creatures, legendary monsters and a new twist on time zones when buying.
Digital Storm Vanquish 5 Review
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The Digital Storm Vanquish 5 is a customizable, VR-ready gaming desktop with strong gaming performance at an affordable starting price.
Siri Killer? What You Need to Know About Viv
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Viv promises to be the next big thing in artificial intelligence, and it's from the creators of Siri. Here's what we know so far.
How to Encrypt Facebook Messenger (and Why You Should)
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Facebook Messenger's 'Secret Conversations' allow end-to-end encryption, but the feature is opt-in. Here's how to turn it on and use it.
Asus ROG Gaming Chair Could Be Ultimate Fragging Throne
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Asus teamed up with SecretLabs to create a Republic of Gamers-themed chair for its tenth anniversary.
How to Adjust the New Home Button on Your iPhone 7
By Andrew E. Freedman published
The iPhone 7's home button isn't a physical button, but you can learn how to adjust its haptic feedback.
How to Enable Rest Finger to Unlock on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
By Andrew E. Freedman published
If you prefer to go back to the good old days of simply resting your finger on the sensor to unlock your iPhone, good news: the feature is buried in Settings, just waiting to be enabled.
This Vibrating Vest Makes Virtual Reality Feel Real
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Woojer's Vest uses haptic feedback against your back and chest to make you feel like you're really inside virtual worlds.
iOS 10 Bricked My iPhone (and Might Brick Yours, Too)
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Scattered reports suggest that the update to iOS 10 is bricking iPhones when users try to update. Tom's Guide can confirm the issue.
Musk: New Tesla Autopilot Could Have Saved Driver's Life
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Tesla Motor's latest update to its Autopilot software could have saved a driver from a fatal accident, CEO Elon Musk said.
LG Sticking to Modular Design for G6
By Andrew E. Freedman published
LG is sticking to its guns, and you can expect to see more modular devices in the company's upcoming lineup of smartphones.
Why You Shouldn't Upgrade to iPhone 7
By Andrew E. Freedman published
You don't have to buy a new phone every year. If you don't need a replacement phone immediately, you can skip the iPhone 7 for now.
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