Plan Your Next Vacation on Google Travel
Why You Should Plan Your Next Vacation on Google Travel Instead of a Spreadsheet – By Emily Long Lifehacker
Stoked to go on vacation, but not stoked to DIY your travel plans? The very idea of the dozens of browser tabs and the hours of work it could take to find flights, hotels, restaurants, and things to do—and then actually make all those reservations and keep everything organized—is (almost) enough to make a person just stay home. If this sounds overwhelming, Google Travel’s new tools may make your trip planning a little bit easier.
Google Drive Will “Delete” Your Duplicate Files
Google Drive Will “Delete” Your Duplicate Files – By Review Geek Review Geek
In an effort to streamline Google Drive and help optimize your storage space, Google is rolling out a feature that is sure to be divisive among its users. Soon, it will replace all of your files and folders stored in multiple locations with shortcuts.
Home Screen Shortcuts
Home Screen Shortcuts Are the Best Android Feature You’re Not Using – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
The Android home screen is known for being highly customizable. There are third-party launchers, icon packs, and tons of widgets to choose from. But you may not know about one of the handiest home screen features: Shortcuts.
Google’s Pixel 6a And Pixel 7
Google’s Pixel 6a And Pixel 7 Look Like Its Best Phones Yet – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Google had its yearly I/O event on Wednesday, where the company showed off a bunch of new hardware products and software features. Perhaps the most exciting reveals were the Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series, which are coming later this year.
How to find songs that played near you with your Google Pixel
How to find songs that played near you with your Google Pixel – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google
One of the worst things to happen is hearing a song play, thinking you’ll remember it to find later, only to completely forget. Fortunately, your Pixel has a feature called Now Playing. It lets you identify playing songs in the background so you can easily add any song you hear to your library. On top of that, you can find songs that played near your Pixel over a week ago in your Now Playing history. Here’s how to do it.
Chrome OS 101
Chrome OS 101: Dark boot screen added, new Launcher starts appearing, more – By Abner Li 9to5Google
Following last month’s big milestone, Chrome OS 101 is beginning to roll out today with slightly more changes and new features than usual.
Reasons You Should Switch to Google Phone on Android
5 Reasons You Should Switch to Google Phone on Android – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Android phones are, well, phones at the core. You may not think much about the phone app that came pre-installed, but like many things in Android, it can be changed. You should try the Google Phone app.
– Passwordless Sign-in
Google, Apple, and Microsoft are working together to deploy passwordless sign-in – ByAndroid Authority
Passwords are one step closer to oblivion.
Google, Apple, and Microsoft are adopting the FIDO passwordless sign-in standard.
All three companies are committed to cross-platform implementation.
The new method should provide greater security over traditional passwords.
Google Assistant in Chrome, powered by Duplex, can now auto-change stolen passwords
Google Assistant in Chrome, powered by Duplex, can now auto-change stolen passwords – By Abner Li 9to5Google
At I/O 2021, Google announced that Assistant would help you change stolen credentials. This Google Assistant-branded, Duplex-powered capability for changing passwords is now rolling out in Chrome for Android.
How to Draft a Gmail Email Directly in Google Docs
How to Draft a Gmail Email Directly in Google Docs – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Have you ever been working on a document that sparked an email to someone? With a handy feature in Google Docs, you can write your email and then with the click of a button, create the draft in Gmail.
How to use call screening and adjust your settings on the Pixel
How to use call screening and adjust your settings on the Pixel – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google
Hands down, one of the very best features to live on the Google Pixel is its call screening feature. The ability to discern a caller’s intention before even picking up is fantastic and makes handling calls and fighting spambots much easier. On the Pixel, these settings are fully customizable and allow you to change what kind of calls get screened. This guide will bring you through all of the basics.
How to copy and paste on Chromebooks
How to copy and paste on Chromebooks – By Edgar Cervantes Android Authority
Chromebooks are cheaper, faster, and simpler, but they can be a bit confusing to people who come from other operating systems. Even simple actions are done differently, so today, we will show you how to copy and paste on Chromebook computers. This is likely one of the most commonly used features on any PC, so let’s help you figure out how it’s done.
How to clear your passwords in Google Chrome and turn off autofill
How to clear your passwords in Google Chrome and turn off autofill – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google
There are multiple different services available that allow you to save your passwords, including Google Chrome. If you happen to use one of the many other password-saving programs out there, you probably don’t need to use Chrome’s version. This guide will help you clear all your passwords to essentially turn off Chrome’s autofill.
How to Change Line Spacing in Google Docs
How to Change Line Spacing in Google Docs – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
Using the correct spacing between the lines of your document (sometimes called “enter spacing”) is not only important but could be required. You have various line spacing options in Google Docs in addition to a custom setting to create your own.
– How to Use Google Photos as a Screen Saver on Android
How to Use Google Photos as a Screen Saver on Android – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
While screen savers may not be as useful on a phone as they are on a PC, Android phones have had them for a very long time. You can use this to turn your phone into a Google Photos digital photo frame.