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.
– Chromebook tips save me tons of time in Google Docs
These 5 Chromebook tips save me tons of time in Google Docs – howtogeek.com
If you’re a Chromebook user, then it makes the most sense to use Google’s productivity suite to its full potential. These lightweight web-focused computers are perfect for school, college, and even work. But if you know a few core tips and tricks about using Google Docs on your Chromebook, you will be even more efficient. That’s less time working, and more time pretending to work while you browse the web.
Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera
Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera – NY Times
This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features.
I found a Gmail feature that actually saves time
I finally found a Gmail feature that actually saves time – share.google
I’m one of those users who created a Gmail account during the early days of its existence. It accumulated a lot of stuff over the years, and I had to clean it up a lot to make it more manageable.
I dropped these 5 habits — and Google Maps navigation instantly got faster
I dropped these 5 habits — and Google Maps navigation instantly got faster – share.google
While part of the reason is that Google Maps is installed on every Android phone by default, it’s a household name in the mobile world because so many users rely on it every day for navigation.
5 surprising ways I use Google Maps
5 surprising ways I use Google Maps that have nothing to do with navigation – share.google
I used to open Google Maps only when I needed directions. It was the app I tapped when I was lost, running late, or trying to decide whether braving peak-hour traffic was worth it.
The 7 touch gestures that make Android feel way faster
The 7 touch gestures that make Android feel way faster – howtogeek.com
Gestures are not new to Android, but they’re infamously under-explained. You could easily be missing out on some of the best time-saving gestures on your phone. Maybe you know some of these, but you might not know all of them.
Google is bringing back one of my favorite Google Photos tools
Google is bringing back one of my favorite Google Photos tools – howtogeek.com
The Google Photos editing update earlier this year received a mixed reception, but one of the biggest things I noticed was the removal of a feature I used a lot: perspective correction. I was worried it was gone forever, but thankfully, it looks like Google is quietly working to bring it back.
Google Maps Adds 4 Sweet New Features
Google Maps Adds 4 Sweet New Features – share.google
New Google Maps features are always welcome around these parts, as I rarely leave the house without first opening Google Maps to make sure the route I plan to take isn’t flooded with Portland’s horrible traffic or to confirm that a business is indeed still open. Today, Google is pushing out at least 4 new features that you might actually find useful.
How To Reset Sync On Google Chrome
How To Reset Sync On Google Chrome – share.google
Chrome’s sync feature keeps your browsing data consistent across devices. Sometimes this feature encounters problems that need a fresh start.
Resetting sync clears your cloud-stored browsing information while keeping local data safe. You might need this when sync stops working, when you forget your encryption passphrase, or when you want to remove old data from Google’s servers.
Google Drive search is underrated
Google Drive search is underrated — here’s how I use it like a pro – share.google
I’ve used Google Drive for years, and for most of that time, I treated it like a digital junk drawer. Everything I ever created, downloaded, or collaborated on ended up there.
Why digital photos from the 2000s are disappearing
Why digital photos from the 2000s are disappearing (and what you can do about it) – howtogeek.com
It might not feel like it,but digital photography is still relatively new. Yet once the digital shutterbug bit, everyone was taking photos all the time. The thing is, those digital photos from the early 2000s are at risk of disappearing forever—here’s why.
Gmail Is Removing “Check Mail From Other Accounts”
Gmail Is Removing “Check Mail From Other Accounts” – youtube.com · Ask Leo!