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Hidden Google Pixel 7 Features That Will Make Your Phone Even Better

Hidden Google Pixel 7 Features That Will Make Your Phone Even Better – By Haamiz Ahmed SlashGear
Gone are the days of using Shazam for figuring out what that one song on the radio is. Why install a separate app for it when your Pixel phone can do it for you? Google’s handy automatic song detection feature can be easily enabled from the settings.

How to change Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in ChromeOS

How to change Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in ChromeOS – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
Last month, Chrome Unboxed reported that the Chromebook Tote function introduced in ChromeOS 89 is getting a facelift. I’m not a fan of the Tote name, nor the function, personally. But some ChromeOS users like having quick access to recently downloaded files and that’s what Tote does. Google is changing the name of Tote to Quick Files and adding an additional feature. Here’s how to change from Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in Chrome OS.

How to easily find all keyboard shortcuts on your Chromebook

How to easily find all keyboard shortcuts on your Chromebook – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google

ChromeOS is a fully capable operating system and makes Chromebooks a great option for users. While there are tons of keyboard shortcuts in ChromeOS, you only really need to know one. This guide will take you through using the keyboard shortcut hub on your Chromebook.

If you want to use a security key with your Apple account, you’ll need two keys

If you want to use a security key with your Apple account, you’ll need two keys – By Jay Peters The Verge
Apple just added support for security keys to secure your Apple ID with its latest iOS and macOS updates, but to actually set up your keys with your account, you’ll need to have at least two security keys on hand, according to an Apple support document (via MacRumors).

How to use the Pixel’s Magic Eraser ‘Camouflage’ tool in Google Photos

How to use the Pixel’s Magic Eraser ‘Camouflage’ tool in Google Photos – By Derrek Lee Android Central
Magic eraser is one of the defining features of the Pixel series. With it, Google’s latest smartphones can remove intrusive elements from your photos so that you can focus on what really matters. However, it’s not always perfect, so Google gives Pixel owners another means of highlighting the most important part of the picture, using a feature dubbed Camouflage mode.

How to create a pivot table in Google Sheets

How to create a pivot table in Google Sheets – By Daniel Allen Android Police
When it comes to making spreadsheets, there are different tiers of users. At the bottom is data entry. This is having enough knowledge to organize your information in a table for record keeping. One step up from this are the users that can perform basic manipulations on that data, such as finding sums and averages.

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 Developers
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.

Don’t forget to set up your Android device’s safety features

Don’t forget to set up your Android device’s safety features; here’s how – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google

Most Android devices these days have tons of safety features. These allow you to stay safe in dangerous situations, contact the authorities when needed, and even send automatic alerts when you’ve been involved in a car accident. Since those settings can be a literal life-changer, they should be set up just in case something were to happen. Here’s how you can do that.

 

I tried the built-in password manager in web browsers so you don’t have to

I tried the built-in password manager in web browsers so you don’t have to – By Karthik Iyer XDA Developers
The importance of password managers cannot be understated in 2023, especially if you have a growing list of online accounts. A password manager will not only keep you safe online, but it’ll also make it easier to create and store strong passwords. I

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