Find your recently uploaded pics on Google Photos, even if they date back many years
How to find your recently uploaded pics on Google Photos, even if they date back many years by androidpolice.com
I love Google Photos and I keep recommending it left and right to anyone I know. But Photos isn't perfect and there's still a lot that the service could do to improve the user experience. For example, the ability to order photos in different ways is missing — you get reverse chronological and that's it. If you're only backing up recent images as you take them, that's not an issue, but if you're uploading older photos, it becomes near impossible to find those images and edit, share, or make albums of them. You might scroll and scroll, try to search for the date if you remember it, and sometimes nothing works. There is one little trick though.
Android Auto Tweak
Every Android Auto User Should Tweak These 3 Settings by makeuseof.com
Android Auto makes accessing your phone’s music, navigation, and more in your car easy and safe. It features tons of compatible apps and easy commands thanks to Google Assistant.
If you want to go further with Android Auto, you should know about a few quick tweaks to make it better.
LastPass Authenticator
LastPass Authenticator by logmeininc.com
LastPass Authenticator is a multifactor app for Android, iOS, and Windows mobile devices. It supports 3 ways to log in:
- Time based 6-digit codes
- One-tap push notifications
- SMS 6-digit codes
LastPass Authenticator is also TOTP compliant, meaning it’s compatible with all apps and websites that support Google Authenticator. That means you can conveniently manage Multifactor Authentication for multiple services, all from LastPass Authenticator.
How to add a USB 2FA key to your Google account without activating Advanced Security
How to add a USB 2FA key to your Google account without activating Advanced Security by androidcentral.com
We've gone over why using two-factor authentication on your online accounts is a good idea, and showed you how to set it up for your Google account as well as how to get started with Authy if you use more than one phone or computer. But we're not done yet!
Tips to Help You Master Gboard for Android
20 Tips to Help You Master Gboard for Android by android.gadgethacks.com
Typing on a mobile device has come a long way since the days of flip phones. Today, there are awesome keyboard apps like Gboard, which integrates Google search features and makes typing a breeze. But the whole experience still stands to improve if you take some time to learn a few useful tips.
Gboard incorporates everything we've come to expect from a modern keyboard, including emoji support and voice typing.
Turn Your Galaxy S9 into a Google Pixel
Turn Your Galaxy S9 into a Google Pixel by gadgethacks.com
Unless you own an Exynos model, there won't be much development on the custom ROM front for the Galaxy S9. But that doesn't mean you have to put up with all of the UI quirks from Samsung Experience (née TouchWiz). With a little work, you can give your S9 a stock Android makeover, even without root.
Yes, You Should Still Change Your DNS Settings for Better Internet
Yes, You Should Still Change Your DNS Settings for Better Internet by gizmodo.com
The DNS (Domain Name System) server settings on your laptop, phone, or router are your gateway to the web—converting easy-to-remember domain names into actual internet IP addresses, just like your contacts app converts names into actual phone numbers. You can change which DNS server your devices use though, and perhaps get yourself a faster, more secure internet connection along the way.
How to Change the DNS Server on a Chromebook by howtogeek.com
Chromebooks allow you to set a custom DNS server, but Google doesn’t make the option easy to find. There are many reasons to change your DNS server, after all.
– Things You Can Do in Android 9 Pie
12 Cool Things You Can Do in Android 9 Pie That You Couldn't Do Before by gizmodo.com
Android 9 Pie is finished and heading out now to Pixel devices, with phones that were part of the Android P beta program next in line. Whether you’ve been following the development of the OS for the last six months, or you’re completely new to it, here are some of the cool tricks that are now possible on Android devices.
This Google Maps trick can save you tons of time
This Google Maps trick can save you tons of time by CNBC
Google Maps has a feature called "Popular times" that shows how long you can expect to wait at places like restaurants and stores.
By knowing how busy somewhere is, and how long of a wait you can expect, you can save time by planning to go on another day or at a different time.
Why we hate using email but love sending texts
Why we hate using email but love sending texts by bbc.com
Around 15 years ago, I was working at my part-time job at an electronics store at the mall. One of my colleagues asked me if I “use text messages.”
“I’m addicted,” she said wide-eyed. “They’re so much fun.”
Google Pixel 2 Camera Tips and Tricks
13 Awesome Google Pixel 2 Camera Tips and Tricks by guidingtech.com
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are power-packed Android smartphones that come with top-notch software and brilliant cameras. I've been using the Pixel 2 for some time and have enjoyed every bit of it.
11 useful Android 9 Pie features you shouldn’t overlook by theverge.com
Google has officially released Android 9 Pie, the latest big update of the company’s mobile operating system. It’s got a new look, gesture navigation, more AI smarts, and, if you sign up for the beta, Digital Wellbeing tools to help you gain a better understanding of your smartphone usage. There’s other legitimately helpful stuff in there, too, like adaptive battery, which learns your usage patterns and restricts the amount of juice that rarely opened apps can use up.
Manage Multiple Email Accounts in Gmail
Manage Multiple Email Accounts in Gmail – Save Time! Video by dottotech
Did you know that you can manage multiple email accounts and addresses in Gmail? Discover how to sync your Gmail and other accounts like Yahoo, Outlook and Hotmail for one productive experience. Because with Gmail, you can manage all your email accounts through one single inbox and save yourself a lot of time.
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Google Maps trick can save you tons of time
This Google Maps trick can save you tons of time by cnbc.com
Now take a look at the graph. You can tap different times to see how busy a certain place is at certain times. If you tap the name of the day, there's a drop down menu that lets you switch to see how popular a place is on different times of the week, too.
It will tell you, in real time, how busy a place currently is. For restaurants, it typically says you can expect to wait 15 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour, or…
Moto X4 vs. Moto G6
Moto X4 vs. Moto G6: What are the differences, and which should you buy? by androidcentral.com
Motorola has been busy these last few months, putting out a range of different phones at different price points. While we like the modular Moto Z3 Play, it's a bit expensive compared to the rest of the lineup at $499. The company's lower budget selection is arguably much more important; there are plenty of great options in the $500 ballpark, but Motorola is one of the few companies that consistently puts out high-quality, inexpensive phones.
The Moto G6 is the company's latest in its wildly popular line of low-cost phones, modernizing the brand with 2018 design traits and refreshed internals. Last year's mid-range Moto X4 is coming down in…
Best alternatives to Project Fi
Best alternatives to Project Fi by androidcentral.com
Project Fi is unique, but if for some reason you can't or don't want to subscribe to it, here are some awesome alternatives.
There is nothing else like Project Fi in the U.S. Google's alternative carrier is a unique combination of flexible, powerful and intuitive. With one SIM card, it dynamically switches between three carriers in the U.S. and provides effortless worldwide roaming while abroad. With its app, it's easy to top up on data or share the cost of a plan amongst a group of people.
* Turn Your Smartphone into an Early Warning System
How to Turn Your Smartphone into an Early Warning System for Almost Anything by gizmodo.com
Our phones affect our lives in all kinds of ways, from socializing to travel, but these ever-present pocket gadgets can also act as early warning devices for a host of important alerts—from life-saving notifications to convenient warnings about your commute. Here we’ll show you what’s possible, and which apps you’ll need.
Share Your Location on Google Maps
How to Share Your Location (and See Friends' Remaining Battery Life) on Google Maps by lifehacker.com
When you’re traveling with a larger group, you seem to always be receiving or sending a “Where are you guys?!” text, particularly this time of year when music festivals are in full swing.
Google Maps is a great way to do that sharing, in part because it’s something that everyone probably has on their phone already, and it’s cross-platform, so folks on iPhone and Android devices can keep track of each other in the same place and with the same amount of ease.
– Gmail Tips & Tricks
10 useful Gmail settings you’ll wish you knew sooner by 9news.com
More than a billion people use Gmail. That’s about 1 in 7 people on Earth actively using this free email platform in 74 different languages.
Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported some third-party developers were collecting data on Gmail users. If you are worried about this practice, I’ve got your back. Click here to stop it and disconnect third-party apps from your Gmail account.
That’s not all the bad news for Gmail users.
5 Quick Ways To Free Up Space In Your Gmail Account by gizmodo.com
Google has boosted Gmail storage space by a factor of 15 since it debuted in 2004, but power users may still find themselves bumping up against the limit (and you now have to share it with Drive and Google+ Photos too). Here are some quick, easy tips for clearing out a significant amount of room in your Gmail account.
Hang on, you can @ people in Gmail? by thenextweb.com
A significant chunk of my workday is spent in Gmail. It’s probably the single product I use the most, and with a product that big, it’s easy for features to pass under your nose. That’s exactly the case with this: it turns out you can “@” people in Gmail, just like Twitter and Instagram.
Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know
18 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know by androidcentral.com
There are keyboard shortcuts that are universal — Crtl + C for copy, Ctrl + V for paste — but just as often there are shortcuts that change between systems, websites, and programs. Chromebooks have some fairly standard shortcuts — and a handy shortcut Ctrl + Alt + / to show you the more basic ones — but looking at the full list of shortcuts can make your eyes glaze over like staring down the 400-page book you were supposed to read and write your book report on over summer vacation.
Video Editing Tools for Chromebooks
The Best Video Editing Tools for Chromebooks by howtogeek.com
While it’s commonly thought Chromebooks aren’t good for anything more than surfing the web, that’s not the case. If you need to do some video editing from your Chromebook, there are definitely some tools out there that can do the job.
Here’s How You Back Up Your Gmail
Here's How You Back Up Your Gmail by howstuffworks.com
If you use Gmail as your email client, you definitely need to know how to backup all of your data. Chesnot/Getty Images
Countless computer users leverage Gmail as a go-to repository for their digital lives. But if your account is hacked or inaccessible for any reason, there's a chance you could permanently lose all of that data. You can prevent this kind of catastrophe by backing up your Gmail data in various ways.
– The Best Photo Editors for Chromebooks
The Best Photo Editors for Chromebooks by howtogeek.com
One of the biggest question we see about Chromebooks is “can they run Photoshop?” The answer to that is no—at least not the full version you’ll find on other platforms. But that doesn’t mean they can’t do photo editing.
And that’s really the key here: knowing when you need Photoshop versus when you just need something to edit photos. There are some powerful tools available for Chromebooks—perhaps not quite as powerful as Photoshop, but they can get pretty dang close for most uses.
NeverSSL
NeverSSL by NeverSSL.com
This website is for when you try to open Facebook, Google, Amazon, etc on a wifi network, and nothing happens. Type "http://neverssl.com" into your browser's url bar, and you'll be able to log on.
75 % off LastPass Premium Humble Bundle
Lock down your logins with 75 percent off a LastPass Premium subscription through Humble Bundle by pcworld.com
We've all heard the age-old advice: change your passwords often, never use the same password twice, create complicated passwords. But how many of us really follow that advice? That's where LastPass comes in, and right now its premium version is $6 for 12 months on Humble Bundle, down 75 percent from its list price of $24Remove non-product link—a deal that works for both new and existing users.
Share Location With Google/Waze/Apple Maps
How to Share Location With Google Map/Waze/Apple Maps? by mashtips.com
While you away from home or you want to invite somebody to your home, it is easy to guide them with your street address and zip/pin code. You can text the street address and let them search in any map app like Google map, Waze or Apple map based on their choice.
Get Waze and Google Map Offline
How to Get Waze and Google Map Offline to Save Mobile Data by mashtips.com
Technology is gradually replacing traditional GPS device from the market with Smartphone GPS and online map. You don’t need to carry a separate GPS device when you use your Smartphone as GPS device and you can enjoy almost real-time traffic updates on your phone.
Mobile GPS App also provides some other useful information in addition to traffic updates. This includes road hazard warning, accident reports, red light camera notifications, etc. Real-time gas price, store reviews are few of the other features you can get with your Smartphone map apps.
Waze 101: How to Download Routes for Offline Use on Android by gadgethacks.com
Google's Waze app sets itself apart from other navigation apps with its seamless use of your Android's GPS and internet connections to provide real-time updates on traffic conditions. And if you scratch below the surface, you'll even find an awesome feature within the app that lets you navigate through areas with poor internet connection without a hitch.
New Confidential Mode In Gmail
How the New Confidential Mode Works In Gmail by howtogeek.com
After you send an email, it’s pretty much outside your control. Gmail’s new Confidential Mode tries to give you a bit of control back by offering message expiration dates and making it trickier for email to be forwarded on.
Gmail rolls out DRM for email and office documents, calls it "Confidential Mode" by boingboing.net
Google has rolled out a "Confidential Mode" for Gmail and Google Docs attachments, promising users that they'll be able to send emails to their contacts that can't be shared, printed or copied.
The Best Cell Phone Plans for Families
The Best Cell Phone Plans for Families by reviewgeek.com
Finding the right cell plan for you and your family can be a challenge. While many plans are simpler than ever before, the difference between carriers is still vast. Here are the plans that deserve a closer look.
Before choosing a plan, however, you need to figure out what your family needs. How many lines do you need? Is streaming king so you need as much data as possible? Do you prefer one video service over another?
Waze now works in standalone Android Auto
Waze now works in standalone Android Auto on your phone by androidpolice.com
When Waze finally added support for Android Auto last year, it unfortunately required a proper Auto head unit, a discovery that tainted the good news. That's no longer the case as Waze recently started working in the standalone version of Auto, the one that uses your phone as a display and doesn't necessitate any other additional gear.
If you have both Android Auto and Waze installed on your phone, you can tap on the navigation icon in the Auto menu and you should see both Google Maps and Waze as options…
Set up Android Auto on your phone
How to set up Android Auto on your phone so you'll actually use it by androidcentral.com
When Google first announced Android Auto, it was a fairly basic app that let you connect and display a limited amount of information from your phone to your car via a wired connection to an aftermarket in-dash display head unit. Automakers eventually supported the platform as more cars included touch displays in their interface, but unless you're driving a newer model car from 2016 on there's a solid chance the car you're driving isn't equipped to support Android Auto.
Prevent some spam calls from interrupting you
Google’s Phone app can now prevent some spam calls from interrupting you by theverge.com
Google’s Phone app can now automatically filter out calls that it detects to be spam, sending them directly to voicemail. Your phone won’t ring, and you won’t even get a missed call notification for any calls that Google weeds out.
If the spam callers leave a voicemail — you know, like the usual spiel about charges being filed against you over back-owed taxes — that will still find its way to your voicemail inbox.
Switching to a Chromebook – What You Need to Know
Switching to a Chromebook? Here’s What You Need to Know by howtogeek.com
If you’re considering making the switch from a traditional PC (or Mac) to a Chromebook, you may be concerned about the transition. Not to worry—moving to a Chromebook is simple, and these tips will help ease the move.
First Things First: Is a Chromebook Right for You?
If you’re only considering making the jump over to a Chromebook, you may be curious whether a Chromebook is even feasible for you.
What makes a Chromebook so secure? by androidcentral.com
One of the things you'll see written whenever there's talk about Chromebooks is how secure the platform is. If you're into computers or software design or any type of IT you know a good bit about why, but most of the time the talk just stops after saying that Chromebooks are secure.
Google Unveils A Major Security Enhancement For The Chrome Browser by forbes.com
The stable build of the Chrome browser (Chrome 67) has been upgraded with a major security enhancement called Site Isolation that protects users from malicious websites that steal sensitive data. The Spectre CPU vulnerability is an example. Site Isolation is currently operating in Chrome for Windows, the Chrome OS, Mac, and Linux. Google estimates that 99% of users on these operating systems are protected. Site Isolation hasn’t rolled out yet to Chrome for Android.
I barely noticed a difference using this $250 smartphone
I barely noticed a difference while I was using this $250 smartphone after using $800 phones for years by businessinsider.com
I looked around the subway one day and noticed people with expensive smartphones, like the $1,000 iPhone X and $800-plus Galaxy S9, and I questioned whether those people getting more out of their expensive smartphones for their day-to-day apps than I was with this $250 device.
I was streaming my music via Bluetooth, streaming videos, browsing the internet and social media, sending emails and messages, video calling with family abroad, and using all the apps I usually use without a hitch on the Moto G6.
Convert a Windows laptop to a Chromebook
How to convert a Windows laptop to a Chromebook by androidcentral.com
Chromebooks are wonderful for schools and businesses, provided you primarily use Google services. But a brand new Chromebook doesn't make an existing machine any better, and new hardware is a quick way to blow throw an IT budget.
How to Back Up Your Gmail
How to Back Up Your Gmail and View .MBOX Files by lifehacker.com
There are many reasons you might want to back up your Gmail account, such as: It’s good to have a copy of your most-important data; you’re about to be fired from your job and you want to save everything you did; you’d just like a little extra protection in case someone hacks your account and takes it over (or deletes it).
While most of us probably trust that our Gmail accounts…
How to Manually Export and Back Up Contacts on Android by howtogeek.com
Android does a great job of keeping all your contacts in sync with your Google account, so theoretically you should never lose all your contacts. That said, things happen, and keeping a backup is never a bad idea. Here’s how to export all your contacts on Android.
Google Chrome Say Websites Are “Not Secure”
Why Does Google Chrome Say Websites Are “Not Secure”? by howtogeek.com
Starting with Chrome 68, Google Chrome labels all non-HTTPS websites as “Not Secure.” Nothing else has changed—HTTP websites are just as secure as they’ve always been—but Google is giving the entire web a shove towards secure, encrypted connections.
In the future, Google even plans to remove the word “Secure” from the address bar. All websites should be secure by default, after all.
How to Make Your Phone’s Fingerprint Reader More Accurate
How to Make Your Phone’s Fingerprint Reader More Accurate by howtogeek.com
Fingerprint readers on phones have made devices more secure and faster to unlock, at least when they work on the first try. If you have trouble unlocking your phone quickly, there are things you can do to improve your device’s fingerprint reader.
Biometric identification on phones has come a long way over the last few years, with both Apple and Google building…
How to log in to multiple Gmail accounts at once
How to log in to multiple Gmail accounts at once by digitaltrends.com
Have you found yourself rapidly accumulating Gmail accounts? Between work, school, and any personal or spam accounts you may have created, it’s completely reasonable to have three (or more) Google accounts that need to be checked regularly.
It can be annoying (not to mention time-consuming) to log in and out of each of your accounts every time you want to use them. Luckily, Google makes it easy to log in to multiple Gmail accounts at once and quickly switch between them on your phone and computer. Here’s how to make use of Google’s multiple sign-in feature.
Customize Swipe Gestures on Mail, Gmail, and Inbox
How to Customize Swipe Gestures on Mail, Gmail, and Inbox by lifehacker.com
To be honest, I’m not sure what different swipes do on your favorite email app, because every app is a little bit different. And it’s possible that you don’t like how your favorite email app handles swiping. Maybe you’d rather delete messages than archive them; maybe you just like swiping in one direction over another.
Browsing the web in ‘incognito’ mode
There are a lot of misconceptions about browsing the web in 'incognito' mode, researchers say by cnbc.com
Browsing the web in incognito mode isn't as private as most people think.
Researchers with the University of Chicago and the Leibniz University of Hanover recently published the results of a study that included 450 participants. It found that many participants thought "incognito mode" or "private mode" in a web browser protected their online activity much more than it does.
Chrome Tech Support Scam
Watch Out for This Chrome Tech Support Scam by pcmag.com
Even seasoned tech professionals can't help but react badly when lots of big, red text appears on a computer screen proclaiming your machine has been compromised. They are almost always a scam, but unless you know what they look like it can be easy to fall for them. Now a Google Chrome bug has presented scammers with a new opportunity to scare users into paying them to fix a non-existent problem.
How to remove third-party access to your Gmail inbox w/ Google Security Checkup
How to remove third-party access to your Gmail inbox w/ Google Security Checkup by 9to5google.com
There’s been a lot of brouhaha this week about Gmail and the access that it’s giving third-party apps to your email. I already outlined exactly why this is not something to be particularly concerned about and how those headlines might be misleading to some. One of the key takeaways of my argument is that you still have control over your data and who gets to use it, so here’s how to do that…
Factor Authentication (and Sync Your Codes Between Devices)
Factor Authentication (and Sync Your Codes Between Devices) by howtogeek.com
Strong passwords are not enough anymore: we recommend using two-factor authentication whenever possible. Ideally, that means using an app that generates authentication codes on your phone or a physical hardware token. We prefer Authy when it comes to authentication apps—it’s compatible with all sites that use Google Authenticator, but is more powerful and convenient.
Improve the Quality of Your Photos
5 Simple Ways to Improve the Quality of Your Photos by makeuseof.com
If you have learned the photography basics for better pictures, but are still disappointed with your image quality, then it’s time to learn what your camera is capable of, and the settings you need to change to get the best image quality.
Google Photos: back up and organize your photos
Google Photos: how to back up and organize your photos by trustedreviews.com
Backing up and organizing your photos can feel like the digital equivalent of weeding your garden – it’s the job you put off until you’re overrun with nettles or, in this case, blurry dog photos.
Luckily, there are lots of easy ways to back up your digital or analog snaps, and one of the best is using Google Photos.
Chrome Cleanup Tool
Chrome Cleanup Tool by bleepingcomputer.com:
The Chrome Cleanup Tool is a program written by Google that will scan a computer for programs that cause problems in Google Chrome. The targeted applications are potentially unwanted programs, malware, badware, and adware extensions that cause advertisements or other wanted actions to appear in Chrome.
Using the Chrome Cleanup Tool is very easy. Simply download it, run it, and let it scan your computer for unwanted programs. If it detects any unwanted programs, it will alert you and wait for you to remove them. Once the programs are removed, it will reset Google back to its default settings.
MoviePass: Everything you need to know
MoviePass: Everything you need to know by androidcentral.com
Unless you've been living under a rock lately, there's a good chance you've heard a thing or two about MoviePass. Although the company was founded way back in 2011, it's picked up a lot of steam over the past year or so with its too-good-to-be-true offer of allowing you to see one movie per day for just $9.95/month.
10 Phone and Laptop Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore
10 Phone and Laptop Problems You Shouldn't Ignore by gizmodo.com
If you own a phone or a computer (and we’re assuming you do) there are bugs and annoyances that you just have to learn to live with. On the flip side, there are also problems that hint at something much more serious going on with your device—issues you shouldn’t learn to live with, but should address at the earliest opportunity.
Google Drive Can Help Power Your WordPress Business
25 Ways Google Drive Can Help Power Your WordPress Business by elegantthemes.com
Google Drive has saved my life (professionally, at least) on any number of occasions. I know that some people are wary of services like Google Drive or iCloud for fear of being locked into a single company’s ecosystem (or walled garden, as they’re usually referred to), but there are a lot of benefits to using Google Drive if you’re running a WordPress business. We use it here at Elegant Themes, and it makes putting things into your hands so much easier.