Articles By Scott Houghton
Scott Houghton
Jr. Staff Writer
Scott is a Jr. Staff Writer for WhistleOut with over five years of experience writing about tech, education, and digital services for SaaS companies, higher education platforms, and podcasting brands. He specializes in turning complex topics into clear, helpful content, cutting through the noise, and making smarter decisions about the tools and tech they use every day.
He currently uses a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 on AT&T's Unlimited Premium plan. When he’s not writing, Scott is usually chasing his kids around outside, indulging in questionable reality TV, or picking gravel out of his palms after another failed skateboarding attempt.
Expertise
- Android operating system and devices
- Carrier deals and promotions
- Mobile and Internet plan compliance
How to Manage App Permissions on Android (And Which Ones to Revoke)
Android's Permission Manager and Privacy Dashboard show you exactly which apps you've given permissions to. This guide walks through auditing your permissions and the 5 settings worth changing.
How To Record a Call on an Android Phone
Recording a call on Android depends entirely on which phone you own and where you live. This guide covers how to record a call on a Pixel and a Samsung phone.
How to Run a Google Security Checkup and Actually Fix What It Finds
Google's Security Checkup grades your entire account, flagging weak passwords, forgotten devices, and risky third-party apps. This guide walks through how to run the checkup and fix what it finds.
How to Set Up Find Hub Before Your Android Phone Goes Missing
Find Hub, formerly Find My Device, can locate, lock, and wipe a lost Android phone, but its best protections need to be enabled before the phone disappears.
Is Public Wi-Fi Safe? What Actually Matters in 2026
Most public Wi-Fi warnings are a decade out of date. This guide covers the one attack that survived, the evil twin hotspot, along with four habits that shut it down.
Private Space vs. Secure Folder: How to Hide Apps on Your Android Phone
Private Space and Secure Folder both create a hidden, locked area on your Android phone where sensitive apps are hidden on your phone. This guide covers setting them up.
The Android Privacy and Security Guide: 5 Things to Lock Down Right Now
Your Android phone already has everything it needs to protect itself. This guide walks through five built-in security settings that you can lock down in a single afternoon without downloading a thing.
Best Foldable Phones from Samsung and Motorola
Foldable smartphones are some of the hottest devices around. Find out which devices are best in our foldable phone guide.
Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2026: Cheap Phones, Tablets, and Accessories
Learn all about the hottest Prime Day deals on phones and gadgets.
Best BOGO Phone Deals 2026: Free Unlimited Data
Updated weekly, here are our Editor's picks of the best buy one get one free cell phone or plan deals available now.
