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Dan Helyer
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Freelance Managing Editor, How-To Geek
Langport, United Kingdom
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Biography
Dan is the Segment Lead for Mobile & Lifestyle coverage at How-To Geek, which encompasses Android, iPhone, Cellular Carriers, Video Games, Hobbies, Social Media, Streaming, and Smart Home content.
Technology , Elon Musk
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Content
By Dan Helyer| How-To Geek Verified I'm training for a half marathon right now, which means putting my Apple Watch through its paces by running three times a week for an hour or two each time. I've run 142 miles this year already, but I only just discovered a game-changing Apple Watch running feature.
By Dan Helyer| How-To Geek Verified Download an emulator app to mimic classic consoles, like the Game Boy, GBA, or Nintendo DS You need to get ROMs of the Pokémon games you want to play to load into the emulators. Emulators are perfectly legal, but ROMs fall into a gray area. I'm always itching to revisit the Pokémon games of the Game Boy, GBA, and Nintendo DS—scurrying through the tall grass to battle my first Pidgey or hunt down a Pikachu in Viridian Forest.
By Dan Helyer| How-To Geek Verified I'm training for a half marathon right now, which means putting my Apple Watch through its paces by running three times a week for an hour or two each time. I've run 142 miles this year already, but I only just discovered a game-changing Apple Watch running feature.
Company Info
How-To Geek
How-To Geek is a prominent online technology publication that has been providing practical tech guidance since its founding in 2006. Acquired by Valnet Inc. in July 2023, it serves over 30 million monthly readers and ranks among the top 500 websites in the U.S. The publication is known for its user-friendly approach, offering in-depth tutorials, product reviews, and buying guides. The content includes step-by-step technology tutorials, hands-on evaluations of gadgets and software, and curated recommendations for various tech products. How-To Geek also covers news related to the tech industry, cybersecurity, and emerging trends. Its work is trusted by major media outlets like The New York Times and BBC, and it is recommended by industry groups such as the Wi-Fi Alliance. With a focus on clear, jargon-free explanations, How-To Geek aims to make technology accessible to both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Founded: 2006