Published May 11, 2026, 8:16 AM EDT 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 Mary in 2012 with degrees in History and Government. He has spent his entire career since as a tech journalist covering Android, Linux, Wearables, Web Apps, and more. If you’re an Android power user, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually want to do something that Files by Google or Samsung My Files just doesn’t do. Thankfully, one of the best alternatives you can find just happens to be open source and free.…