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
The Galaxy S26 Ultra Is Too Big To Use One-Handed. One Hand Operation+ Disagrees.
One Hand Operation+ adds customizable edge gesture shortcuts to Samsung Galaxy phones—putting navigation and app shortcuts within thumb reach on large-screen devices.
This Free Samsung App Makes Your Wallpaper Come Alive—Without Killing the Battery
Wonderland is the Good Lock module that adds motion parallax, particle effects, and 3D depth to your Galaxy wallpaper—making the home screen feel alive without killing the battery.
You Pull Down Quick Settings Dozens of Times a Day. QuickStar Makes It Actually Work for You.
QuickStar is the Good Lock module that cleans up the Galaxy status bar and redesigns the Quick Settings panel—more toggles, better layout, and a split-panel shortcut system.
Your Galaxy Has Six Hidden Shortcuts You've Never Used
RegiStar is the Good Lock module that adds back-tap shortcuts, lets you remap the side key, and gives you full control over how Samsung's Settings app is organized.
Samsung's Navigation Bar Is the Same on Every Galaxy. NavStar Changes That.
NavStar is the Good Lock module that lets you restyle Galaxy navigation buttons, add extra function keys, and customize gesture handles — including hiding them completely for a clean look.
Samsung's Split-Screen Pauses Apps. MultiStar Fixes That (and a Lot More).
MultiStar is the Good Lock module that upgrades Samsung's split-screen and multi-window system—with unpaused apps, better resizing, foldable features, and DeX enhancements.
You Dismissed That Notification. NotiStar Saved It Anyway.
NotiStar saves every notification you dismiss, lets you search them by keyword, filters by app, and acts as a safety net for the important alerts you cleared by accident.
Best Memorial Day Phone Deals 2026
The best Memorial Day tech deals of 2026 cover flagship smartphones like the Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26, plus earbuds, smartwatches, and accessories from Amazon, Verizon, AT&T, and more.
Your Galaxy Home Screen Is Fine. Home Up Makes It Better.
Home Up is the Good Lock module that unlocks genuine home screen customization on Samsung Galaxy phones—custom grids, gesture animations, app drawer layouts, and more. Here's what it actually does.
Best International Calling Plans: Make Free International Calls With These Top Plans
Looking to find a great international calling plan? Here are WhistleOut's favorites among the big and small carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Ting, and Metro.
