Fun Stuff
Google Photos adding advanced editing tools
Google Photos website adding advanced editing tools from Google One – By Abner Li 9to5Google
Google usually prioritizes its Android and iOS apps when adding new features, but Google Photos on the web is now adding advanced editing Google One tools.
Settings on Chrome OS in 2021
Settings on Chrome OS in 2021: Everything you need to know – By Jeff Springer XDA Developers
If you recently switched from a Mac or PC to Chrome OS, you’ve probably noticed the setup is a bit different. It’s natural to want a few tips and tricks when migrating to a new operating system and UI. The good news is that Chrome OS is incredibly user friendly and very powerful.
– Don’t Throw Away Your Old Phone Just Yet
Don’t Throw Away Your Old Phone Just Yet – By Review Geek Review Geek
It may be tempting to throw away an old phone once your upgrade arrives, but it can still be a useful tool. You can use it as storage, a media player, a way to enhance your security, or a device you can trust your kids with.
Google Meet makes the picture-in-picture experience far more useful
Google Meet makes the picture-in-picture experience far more useful – Engadget
Google Meet, the company’s answer to Zoom and Microsoft Teams, just got an update that makes the picture-in-picture (PiP) feature far more useful.
So What Is Spam?
So What Is Spam? – By Stacey Koziel lifesavvy.com
Many people think of Spam as some kind of mystery meat. It’s been the butt of plenty of jokes and stereotypes over the years, even though it’s actually one of the greatest business success stories to ever exist.
Barbara and Glenn visit the SPAM Museum, Austin, Minn – June 25, 2005
Mistakes Smartwatch Users Make
7 Mistakes Smartwatch Users Make – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Smartwatches are one of the newest gadget form factors to enter our lives. Wearing a little display on your wrist is great, but it’s a very different experience than your smartphone. You’re probably making some common mistakes. Let’s fix that.
Download photos from Google Photos
How to download photos from Google Photos and save them elsewhere – By Adrian Willings pocket-lint.com
We’re big fans of Google Photos as this is a great tool for backing up your photos to the cloud with ease and accessing them from multiple devices.
How to Pay Less for Streaming Services
Disney Plus, Netflix, Max: How to Pay Less for Your Streaming Services – By See full CNET
Netflix’s account-sharing fees are here, and HBO Max’s relaunch as Max introduced a new $20 tier. With a wave of new costs and streaming service price hikes (like YouTube TV’s $73 plan), it may feel like a luxury to stream. If you add up the prices of each platform, you may discover you’re spending $100 or more a month. You can lighten your load, however.
Google starts rolling out image generation in Slides, more Duet AI for Gmail and Docs
Google starts rolling out image generation in Slides, more Duet AI for Gmail and Docs – By Abner Li 9to5Google
Google is expanding Workspace Labs with a trio of new features across Gmail, Docs, and Slides, including image generation.
New ways generative AI can help you search
3 new ways generative AI can help you search – By Soufi Esmaeilzadeh, Srinivasan (Cheenu) Venkatachary blog.google
Today, we’re starting to open up access to Search Labs, a new program to access early experiments from Google. If you’ve already signed up for the waitlist at labs.google.com/search, you’ll be notified by email when you can start testing Labs
Google Bard adds precise location support
Google Bard adds precise location support for better local results – By Abner Li 9to5Google
After a big May with several sizable updates, Google Bard is kicking off June by adding support for precise location to get “more relevant responses.”
How to photograph SpaceX Starlink satellites
How to photograph SpaceX Starlink satellites in the night sky – By Tantse Walter Space.com
Ever wondered how to photograph SpaceX Starlink satellites? Well, there are potentially thousands of opportunities. As of May 2023, there are almost 4,000 Starlink satellites currently in orbit, with more being launched each month.
Why You Should Buy a Laptop Instead of a Mini PC
Why You Should Buy a Laptop Instead of a Mini PC – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Mini PCs are a great alternative to the classic big, bulky desktop computers. However, if you’re looking for a compact PC to use with a monitor, mouse, and keyboard, a good ol’ laptop is an even better mini PC.
Why You Should Be Using Google Lens
Why You Should Be Using Google Lens: 7 Awesome Uses – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Google Lens is one of the company’s most powerful tools, but it doesn’t get much attention. It’s available pretty much anywhere you can access Google—including iPhone, Android, and the web. We’ll show you a few cool reasons to use it.
Google Chrome now detects typos in your URLs
Google Chrome now detects typos in your URLs – By Emma Roth The Verge
Google Chrome will now check for typos in your URLs and display suggested websites based on what it thinks you meant. The company announced the change as part of a larger accessibility update and says the feature will come to desktop first before arriving on mobile in the “coming months.”