Google Maps introduced one of its handiest features
Google Maps introduced one of its handiest features yet but it’s not on Android – share.google
I am always losing my car in parking lots. Its model and color are the most popular in the area I live in and I walk out of stores to a sea of similarity, hesitant to click my remote on and off and signal to my fellow drivers that I can’t identify my own car. Google Maps now has a built-in solution to my issue, but it’s one I’ll only be able to use if I have my iPhone on me.
10 Hacks Every Chromebook Power User Should Know
10 Hacks Every Chromebook Power User Should Know – share.google
If you’ve chosen a Chromebook as a laptop, then you know the main benefits that it brings: namely, speed, ease of use, and affordability. Despite the simplicity of ChromeOS, however, there’s more that you can do with it than you might realize. You can use it offline, and you can sync files to and from local storage, for example. The operating system is a lot more powerful and versatile than it often gets credit for.
4 Reasons your Chromebook fans spin up
4 Reasons your Chromebook fans spin up, and how to fix it – howtogeek.com
In general, most Chromebooks (especially modern ones) are whisper-quiet. So it can be a little surprising to hear the fans on your laptop spin up. In particular when there’s no obvious reason for it. The good news is that sometimes a laptop needs extra cooling and it doesn’t mean something is wrong. In some cases, you do however need to do something about it.
5 things you can do with your Android phone’s USB port
5 things you can do with your Android phone’s USB port (besides charging) – howtogeek.com
Your Android phone’s USB-C port is incredibly versatile. If you’ve only been using it to charge your phone to the point where you practically call it a charging port, you’ll be surprised by just how many cool gadgets you can plug into it.
4 hidden Chromebook features you’re not using
4 hidden Chromebook features you’re not using (but should) – howtogeek.com
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking a Chromebook is “simple” and is only suitable for kids at school, not serious work. Yet, ChromeOS has grown into a rather mature operating system, and there are plenty of features that can supercharge your productivity or expand your options hidden under the surface of that user-friendly interface.
The hidden costs of using a Chromebook as your only computer
The hidden costs of using a Chromebook as your only computer – howtogeek.com
Chromebooks have come a long, long way since I first used one. It helps that so much of what we do every day happens in a browser, so, in a way, we’ve met Chromebooks halfway. Either way, it’s entirely possible to use a Chromebook as your only computer. The question is, what are you giving up by doing so?
7 Waze voice commands every driver should know
7 Waze voice commands every driver should know – howtogeek.com
Driving today is all about balancing focusing on the road while trying to handle all the other things that happen when you are navigating busy streets. Waze understands that the best way to make roads safer and get the most efficiency is by letting drivers chat with the app.
The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster
The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster – howtogeek.com
As someone who replaced my PC with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, I use my phone more than most—and gestures are a vital part of how I make it all work. Here are some of the gestures that make using a Samsung phone feel faster, many of which are so easy to overlook, you might never discover them at all.
If you’re only using Google Maps for driving directions
If you’re only using Google Maps for driving directions, you’re missing out on its best features – share.google
Like a lot of people I imagine, I consider Google Maps a lifeline for driving. I first started using it for navigation when I was living in Austin, Texas, and you can tell — my map of the city is covered in bookmarks for everything from Ikea and Torchy’s Tacos to the hospital where my son was born. I still use it regularly, whether I’m headed to the doctor or embarking on a roadtrip.
8 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts
8 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts you should be using every day – howtogeek.com
We all know and rely on the glorious copy-paste shortcut. Seriously, imagine having to right-click to copy and then right-click to paste every single time you need to move a snippet of text. Frustrating, right? It completely breaks your rhythm!
Google Pixel Watch 4 beginner’s guide
Google Pixel Watch 4 beginner’s guide: The best features, settings, and tricks – share.google
The Google Pixel Watch 4 is jam-packed with features, enough that it’s hard to keep track of everything you can, or should, be doing with your new smartwatch! Since I’ve been using it for months, even after my Pixel Watch 4 review, I can help you get started.
You’re probably not using these 7 Google Pixel camera settings
You’re probably not using these 7 Google Pixel camera settings, and that’s a mistake – share.google
I’ve been a Google Pixel guy ever since the original Pixel was released in 2016. I love Pixels so much because of Google’s software design, excellent Pixel-exclusive features, and — of course — the cameras.
4 quiet Calendar upgrades that changed how I manage my time
4 quiet Calendar upgrades that changed how I manage my time – share.google
For as long as I’ve used Google Calendar, it’s been the backbone of how I plan my day and week. It’s the app I open when I start my day and the last app I use before going to bed to time block my next day.
A Google Maps power-saving mode lands on Pixel 10 devices
A Google Maps power-saving mode lands on Pixel 10 devices – share.google
If you have a Pixel 10 phone that you use for turn-by-turn directions in lieu of a dedicated GPS device, Google has an update that might be right up your alley. A Google Maps power-saving mode is now available for Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The company announced this feature earlier this month as part of its November 2025 Pixel Drop.
Google Maps has a hidden view that makes navigation so much easier
Google Maps has a hidden view that makes navigation so much easier – share.google
We’ve all stood on a crowded street corner, maybe just stepping out of a subway station, phone in hand, trying to figure out which direction to walk. The map shows a blue dot, of course, but the dot doesn’t always feel as helpful as it should.