Asher Cantrell
School
Middle Tennessee State University
Expertise
Web Development, PC Hardware, Android
- Asher has been building websites since he was 10. He is highly experienced with WordPress, Tumblr, Movable Type, and dozens of other blogging and content management systems.
- He's assembled his own computers since the '90s, from i386 to today, loves gadgets, and owned the original Android phone, the T-Mobile G1.
- He has written two books and previously appeared on several pop culture podcasts.
Experience
Asher has worked in the blogging and social media industries for nearly a decade. He's a lifelong tech geek who likes to tinker with gadgets and software integrations. He's also been a freelance writer for nearly 15 years, covering subjects as varied as pop culture, science, and true crime for sites like Cracked, Mental Floss, Grunge, Reader's Digest, and more.
Education
Asher has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in writing.
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Stories By Asher Cantrell
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There are camping showers on the market, but most of them work using simple gravity. This one is different thanks to a clever foot pump for water pressure.
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Rooting an Android device enables you to use the administrator account, bypassing OS restrictions, but it's not without risk.
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Camping doesn't have to be a total unplug from your gadgets and tech - especially your games. However, you'll need the right hardware for wilderness gaming.
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Are you seeing the label "5G UC" on your smartphone screen and wondering what it means? Let us break it down for you.
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Even though there are multiple browsers that can be used on an Amazon Fire TV Stick, the Silk browser is the go-to solution for better performance.
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Infiniti has a wide lineup up SUVs, and some are great with fuel economy while others are less stellar.
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Xbox Series X does not directly support VPN connections, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. There are a few different methods you can use.
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Assuming the scratches aren't too deep and on the wrong side of the disc, these methods can make your old Xbox games, music CDs, and movie DVDs usable again.
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The former Top Gear host always loved to court controversy. But in 2015, Jeremy Clarkson crossed the line. Here's what went down.
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If your TV screen keeps flickering with the Series X plugged in, you need to check a few Xbox settings and your hardware setup.
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If you want to play Android games on your PC, you might want to think twice before installing an emulator. We'll tell you why and what you should do instead.
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Based on its fictional interpretation, you might assume sonar is harmless, however, that is not the case.
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To explain what went wrong, it's vital to understand the dangers of decompression sickness on the human body.
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Keeping your Switch charged and running while you game is essential, especially on the go. Luckily, there's a swath of compatible chargers worth snagging.
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If you want to add a second monitor to your desktop but you only have one HDMI port, what are the options? As it turns out, there are a few.
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If you're having trouble connecting to your network, your solution might be one button press away. We'll tell you how to reset your network and what it does.
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Perhaps you have a number of smart devices in your home, but no singular place from which to control them. That's where an old Fire Tablet can help.
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Using a Peloton bike can be a great way to follow guided exercises, but if you just want to watch unrelated YouTube videos, there is a way to open a browser.
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Choosing the right cellphone provider can be complicated depending on your region, your data needs, as well as other factors that can be a nuisance.
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If your PlayStation 4 won't connect to your Wi-Fi network, there are a few things you can try outside of replacing it.
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When you're on the road, sometimes you'll need to get connected for work and/or leisure. Here's how to get Wi-Fi from your car (not while driving, of course).
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With plenty of apps installed and running, sometimes the Menu Bar on MacOS can get a little cluttered. Here's how to clean it up and make some space.
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If you have an old Android phone laying around, you can convert it into a universal remote that can control your TV and even your smart home.
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For the power users out there who want to get the most control over their Android phone, here's how to get started with the process of 'rooting' your device.