Collen Kriel

Collen Kriel is a beat writer for SiliconANGLE covering consumer technology with a focus on mobile. He has a passion for words, the Internet, the Web and all things tech. He endures a minor fascination with people who define themselves by the brand of smartphone they own. Prior to writing for SiliconANGLE he worked as an account executive in the IT industry, directly for, or in association with companies like Mimecast, IBM, VMware and Micros. He is an avid traveller currently making his way around South East Asia

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Windows 10 tips and tricks: How to use Cortana with Hulu, Uber, Skype, more

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Cortana, Windows 10’s built-in personal assistant, allows you to complete various tasks using only your voice, including creating calendar appointments or setting reminders. The digital assistant works across all devices you have Windows 10 is installed on, including phones, PC’s and tablets. …

New LG Stylus 2 vs. Galaxy Note 5 vs. rumored Galaxy Note 6 | #MWC16

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

LG Electronics Inc. on Tuesday announced that it would unveil the LG Stylus 2 (pictured above), a 5.7-inch phablet equipped with a stylus, at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) taking place in Barcelona, Spain February 22 to 25. At 7.4 millimeters and …

iPhone tips and tricks: How to use the new Airmail app on iPhone

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Airmail for Mac has been around for a few years and now iPhone users can opt for an alternative mail service with the release of the new iPhone version. Airmail for iPhone includes the ability to snooze messages, a selection of swipe …

Windows 10 PC starting up slowly? Go from Off to On in no time with Fast Startup mode

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Windows 10 has a built-in feature called Fast Startup mode that allows your computer to startup quickly after you shut it down. This article covers what the Fast Startup mode is and how to enable the built-in feature. What is Windows 10’s …

What’s Twitter done to your timeline and how to fix it

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Twitter users were in an uproar this weekend when rumors emerged that Twitter Inc. would be changing its timeline this week. The rumors sparked the introduction of #RIPTwitter, which became a very popular hashtag over the days that followed. Twitter CEO Jack …

New kid on the block: Unlocked Huawei GX8 vs. LG Nexus 5X vs. Moto X Pure vs. LG G4

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

U.S. consumers in the market for an affordable, unlocked Android phablet now have one more handset to pick from. Earlier this week the 5.5-inch Huawei GX8, from Chinese smartphone maker Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., went on sale through GetHuawei.com, BestBuy.com, select Best …

Veniam lands $22M Series B to expand Internet of Moving Things, aims to disrupt connected cars, smart cities

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

Veniam, Inc., a European startup building what it calls the “Internet of Moving Things”, has raised a $22 million Series B round led by Verizon Ventures. The round included new investors Cisco Investments, Orange Digital Ventures, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. Existing investors …

Windows 10 tips and tricks: Add, manage multiple email accounts in Windows 10 Mail app

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

The built-in Mail app on Windows 10 allows you to link all your email accounts into a consolidated hub for easy access. The Mail app supports any account that supports POP or IMAP including Outlook, Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, and iCloud. Here …

9 Chrome extensions to pimp your Facebook page

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

To customize your Facebook page and add new features, Google’s Chrome browser offers a variety of Facebook-themed extensions to suit your needs. From changing colors and background images to zooming in on photos or blocking ads, there is an extension for everyone. Here …

5 apps to boost your Android phone’s battery life

NEWS By COLLEN KRIEL11 YEARS AGO

You can manually extend your Android smartphone’s battery life by adjusting certain features like Bluetooth, NFC or GPS. You can also check to see whether apps are constantly pinging for updates or if your device is set to adjust its brightness automatically. …

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Latest from Collen Kriel

Windows 10 tips and tricks: How to use Cortana with Hulu, Uber, Skype, more

New LG Stylus 2 vs. Galaxy Note 5 vs. rumored Galaxy Note 6 | #MWC16

iPhone tips and tricks: How to use the new Airmail app on iPhone

Windows 10 PC starting up slowly? Go from Off to On in no time with Fast Startup mode

What’s Twitter done to your timeline and how to fix it

New kid on the block: Unlocked Huawei GX8 vs. LG Nexus 5X vs. Moto X Pure vs. LG G4

Veniam lands $22M Series B to expand Internet of Moving Things, aims to disrupt connected cars, smart cities

Windows 10 tips and tricks: Add, manage multiple email accounts in Windows 10 Mail app

9 Chrome extensions to pimp your Facebook page

5 apps to boost your Android phone’s battery life

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