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‘Fixed on Pixel’ – How ‘Unblur’ actually

‘Fixed on Pixel’ – How ‘Unblur’ actually works and what Pixel phones can use it – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google

Among all of the cool tricks that the Pixel from Google can do, Photo Unblur is one of the coolest, hands down. The feature comes as a part of Google’s “Fixed on Pixel” campaign, which features tools in its photo suite. So what does it do and which phones can actually use it? Here are the details.

How to Cancel a Subscription Online Even When the Company Doesn’t Want You To

How to Cancel a Subscription Online Even When the Company Doesn’t Want You To – By Jake Peterson Lifehacker

Most services are easy to sign up for. You enter some info, punch in those credit card numbers, and shazam! A subscription is born. The reverse isn’t always the case. Many companies make canceling their services way harder than subscribing, which should be illegal. And in some places, it is—a fact you can use to your advantage.

How to rearrange apps on the shelf and launcher on your Chromebook

How to rearrange apps on the shelf and launcher on your Chromebook – By Arif Bacchus XDA Developer
Using a Chromebook or a ChromeOS tablet for work or school or at home for your personal things like social media and web browsing? You don’t have to stick to how it came configured out of the box, or how an administrator set it up for you. Like many other operating systems like Windows, you can customize the way ChromeOS looks and feels, so it can fit your own needs.

What Is Wi-Fi, and How Does It Work?

What Is Wi-Fi, and How Does It Work? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Wi-Fi is a networking technology primarily used to connect to the internet. It uses radio waves to transmit data wirelessly and is supported by various modern electronic devices, including computers and smartphones.
Wi-Fi has become one of the most popular technologies. Most of us use it to access the internet. But what does connecting to Wi-Fi mean, what does Wi-Fi stand for, and how does it work?

So, You’re Locked Out of Multi-Factor Authentication. Now What?

So, You’re Locked Out of Multi-Factor Authentication. Now What? – By Max Eddy PCM
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is simply the best thing you can do to keep bad guys from accessing your accounts. But what happens if you lose your security key, delete your authenticator app, or lose all your devices and can’t prove you’re you? It’s a nightmare scenario, but don’t panic! Here’s what to do when this bad dream becomes a reality.

Your Computer Mouse’s Scroll Wheel Can Improve Your Internet Browsing

Your Computer Mouse’s Scroll Wheel Can Improve Your Internet Browsing – By See full CNET
I’m still discovering new productivity tricks and hidden features, even though I’ve been using a desktop computer for decades. There are so many ways to save a keystroke here and a mouse click there. Those few milliseconds can actually add up to big-time savings (or at least less annoyance) over the course of a week, especially if your job is primarily done online.

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