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New Prime Video Setting Makes It Easier to Hear Dialog
New Prime Video Setting Makes It Easier to Hear Dialog – By Andrew Heinzman Review Geek
Dialog is one of the most annoying parts of modern shows and movies. You just can’t understand what actors are saying without subtitles! While there are several (relatively expensive) ways to get around this problem, Amazon Prime Video has a fairly simple solution—make voices louder!
Why ChatGPT Is Not a Replacement for Siri and Google Assistant
Why ChatGPT Is Not a Replacement for Siri and Google Assistant – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
ChatGPT is an impressive AI chatbot, but digital assistants aren’t new—Siri and Google Assistant have been around for years. People say these assistants feel “dumb” now, and they lost the “AI race,” but their demise has been greatly exaggerated.
How To Use The Split Screen Mode On Your Chromebook
How To Use The Split Screen Mode On Your Chromebook – By Chris Littlechild SlashGear
Split screen mode can be rather difficult to navigate, but for tasks like quoting a piece of text or making notes on something happening live, it can be a great time-saver. Not to mention cutting down on all the tab-flipping that the average computer user has to contend with.
– Search like a pro in the Gmail app
Search like a pro in the Gmail app; here’s how – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google
Depending on how good you are at keeping up with emails, there’s a chance your inbox is filled with both important and inconsequential emails from any number of senders. Knowing how to target your search can help you narrow down that unread list and recall messages from years ago.
ChromeOS 112 adds new Chromebook features
ChromeOS 112 release adds several new Chromebook features – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
The ChromeOS 112 release is now available with new Chromebook features and arrived two days after the Chrome browser was updated to version 112. Updated or new Chromebook features include Screencast improvements and improved hidden network privacy.
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Why Does White Noise Help Sleep
Why Does White Noise Help Sleep, and Are There Other Noises? – By Anne Taylor lifesavvy.com
Have you ever had trouble falling asleep because of annoying noises like traffic or loud neighbors? If so, you might have heard about white noise as a way to block out those distractions and help you sleep better.
Why Shows Are Too Dark on Your TV
Why Shows Are Too Dark on Your TV (and 9 Ways to Fix It) – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
From Game of Thrones to The Mandalorian, TV shows are darker than ever, and we don’t mean they have edgy scripts. If you’re trying to watch the latest shows but can’t make out anything, we have a few bright ideas.
Get the full desktop web experience on your phone
Chrome’s making it even easier to get the full desktop web experience on your phone – By Jay Bonggolto Android Police
While the browser has always had a “Desktop site” toggle in the overflow menu, it doesn’t remember your choice, forcing you to manually toggle this setting each time you need to view a site’s full-blown version on your phone. Google is now simplifying that task with a new toggle on Chrome for mobile that remembers your desktop site preference.
Google Bard has arrived to blow your mind
Google Bard has arrived to blow your mind – By Stephen Schenck Android Police
Tech evangelists are always looking for the next big thing, and over the past few years, everything from the metaverse to blockchains gets over-hyped and ultimately under-deliver. Right now, AI is dominating the conversation. Still, this time it feels like there’s something different — while we probably won’t appreciate the full impact until looking back, we’re already seeing some incredibly impressive AI-based tools doing things that feel positively human.
Google Maps Has 15-Year-Old Pictures of Your Home
Google Maps Has 15-Year-Old Pictures of Your Home (and You Can See Them) – By See full CNET
Google’s fleet of Street View vehicles have been snapping images of restaurants, apartment buildings, parks and pretty much everything else you can see from a street for over 15 years now. Over that time, Google has retraced its steps many times, capturing higher quality images, all of which you can see in Google Maps.
– Android’s new Reading Mode
Android’s new Reading Mode: How to install and use the simple text feature – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google
Simplified reading for apps and websites has become more and more popular, as it offers a simple reading experience free of extra elements like ads and formatting, depending on where you’re finding your content. Android’s latest feature simplifies any website page and presents it in a focused manner. Here’s how to use Android’s Reading Mode.
Settings on Chrome OS in 2022
Settings on Chrome OS in 2022: 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. Whether you’re a developer or casual user, the customization available is truly impressive. Some of the basics like taking a screenshot or setting up notifications are also a bit different on your Chromebook. In this article we’ll take a look at how to set up the settings on your Chromebook, Chromebox, or tablet running Chrome OS from start to finish.
How to use gestures on a Chromebook
How to use gestures on a Chromebook – By Arif Bacchus XDA Developers
Similar to a great Windows laptop, owning one of the best Chromebooks means you can unlock some extra productivity by using gestures on your trackpad. These gestures can help you save a few clicks with common tasks like opening virtual desks, the overview mode to switch apps, and even moving between webpages. You can even do this on a great ChromeOS tablet, too, depending on your keyboard.