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
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.
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.
Samsung Hid 39 Clock Designs for Your Galaxy Phone and Nobody's Talking About It
ClockFace unlocks 39-plus clock styles for your Galaxy lock screen and Always-On Display, with custom fonts, colors, animated GIFs, and Galaxy Watch face designs built in.
UScellular Coverage Map (Now T-Mobile)
Want to find out how the UScellular coverage map compares to the likes of Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T? Check out this in-depth guide on UScellular coverage in the U.S.
Should You Buy a Foldable Phone?
Thinking about buying a foldable phone? Before you spend $2,000, read what 2.5 years of daily Galaxy Z Fold5 ownership actually taught one of our writers.
The Samsung Good Lock App That Makes Everyone Ask "Wait, What Phone Is That?"
LockStar turns Samsung's fixed lock screen into a fully editable dashboard—reposition elements, add widgets, change shortcuts, and sync everything with the Always-On Display.
Samsung Good Lock Explained: The Complete Module Guide
Most Galaxy owners have never opened it. Here's what Samsung Good Lock does and why it's worth your time.
