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Google Pixel ruined voice typing on every other phone for me, but the fix is in sight

Google Pixel ruined voice typing on every other phone for me, but the fix is in sight – 9to5google.com

There are a lot of reasons I love using a Google Pixel phone, but voice-to-text might just be the most underrated upgrade on these devices. Every time I use a Pixel, without fail, I struggle to switch back to literally any other Android device

These are the 5 Google Wallet settings I change on every Pixel phone

These are the 5 Google Wallet settings I change on every Pixel phone – howtogeek.com
Google Wallet is so convenient, but if you only ever use it with the default settings, you aren’t getting the most out of the app. On my Pixel phone, I tweak a few usability and privacy settings, as well as create shortcuts to make it quicker to use, and they really make a difference.

This one Gemini feature saved me hours every week on spreadsheet work

This one Gemini feature saved me hours every week on spreadsheet work – howtogeek.com
If you work with data, the biggest thing slowing you down isn’t the analysis itself. It’s the constant, boring administrative work needed to get the data ready. You’ve probably been there, looking at a raw export and knowing you’ll spend hours manually formatting, setting up conditional rules, and organizing the structure before you can get any real insight.

Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit

Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit for Windows 10 Users Locked Out of Windows 11 – gHacks Tech News – share.google
Google has introduced a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit priced at $3, in partnership with refurbished tech retailer Back Market. The kit is aimed at users still running Windows 10 on hardware that doesn’t meet Windows 11’s system requirements.

Google Photos rolls out touch-up tools for making ‘quick, subtle fixes’ to your selfies

Google Photos rolls out touch-up tools for making ‘quick, subtle fixes’ to your selfies – 9to5google.com

If you’re on Android, Google Photos is probably your go-to way for managing your images and videos, backing those memories up to the cloud, and making edits while on the move. With its latest update, Google is looking to bring retouching tools to your selfies, all while trying to do so in a way the brand keeps referring to as “subtle.”

How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome

How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome – aboutchromebooks.com
Chrome stores cookies and cached files to speed things up and keep you signed in across visits. Over time, stale data causes pages to load broken layouts, show outdated prices, or behave oddly after a site update. Clearing this data resets the browser back to a clean state. The steps differ slightly on desktop, Android, and iPhone, but each takes under a minute.

How to Zoom Out on Chromebook

How to Zoom Out on Chromebook – aboutchromebooks.com
Pressing Ctrl + – is all most people ever need to zoom out on a Chromebook. But there are several other ways to do it, depending on whether you want to shrink a single page, adjust the full desktop, or use the built-in magnifier. Each method works differently, and picking the right one saves a few extra steps.

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