I just survived another winter storm on battery power—here’s how I did it
Published Feb 20, 2026, 6:00 PM EST Bertel is a lifelong tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience writing thousands of articles about Android devices, Linux, and more. Before joining the How-To Geek team, Bertel wrote for the likes of MakeUseOf, MakeTechEasier, and Android Police—at the latter he wrote over 3,500 articles. He delights in helping others decide which tech to bring into their lives… and which tech to do without. Bertel graduated from the College of William and...





