Google Chrome is getting three productivity upgrades
Google Chrome is getting three productivity upgrades – howtogeek.com
The Google Chrome browser on desktop platforms is getting three more productivity upgrades. Thankfully, it’s a break from the usual AI-powered enhancements.
Can a Chromebook Replace Your Main Laptop? Real-World Testing
Can a Chromebook Replace Your Main Laptop? Real-World Testing – aboutchromebooks.com
Chromebooks have come a long way from being “just a browser with a keyboard.” With faster processors, better displays, Android apps, Linux support, and cloud-first workflows, many people are now asking a serious question:
How to block ads on your Android phone
How to block ads on your Android phone – Android Authority
While many websites depend on revenue coming from ad banner impressions and clicks, it’s a fact that some of these ads can be very annoying and, in a few cases, even malicious. Some ads are created by rogue pop-up pages, while others automatically start playing video or audio clips.
Your browser extensions can see every password you type
Your browser extensions can see every password you type – MakeUseOf
Browser extensions enhance the functionality of the browser, and most of us have at least one third-party add-on installed. I always keep a handful of Chrome extensions installed for productivity, and some of them are ones I genuinely can’t browse without. Ad blockers, full-page screenshot tools, price comparison trackers, they all seem harmless enough.
Why you should keep USB debugging enabled on your Android phone
Why you should keep USB debugging enabled on your Android phone – howtogeek.com
You may think that Android’s USB debugging feature, hidden within the developer options, is only for developers. But it can be very useful for just about anyone and could very well save your data someday. To do that, you’ll need to have enabled the feature beforehand.
Google Phone app rolls out ‘Keep portrait mode’ call setting on Android
Google Phone app rolls out ‘Keep portrait mode’ call setting on Android – 9to5google.com
After testing in December, Phone by Google has now rolled out a “Keep portrait mode on calls” setting to prevent automatic landscape rotation.
Annoying Gmail features you can turn off
5 annoying Gmail features you can turn off – howtogeek.com
Gmail is one of Google’s oldest apps, and it might be the most widely used. Tons of features have been added over the years. The good news is that many of these things can be turned off—if you can find them in the messy settings.
I didn’t think I needed a task manager in Gmail
I didn’t think I needed a task manager in Gmail — until I tried it – androidpolice.com
I’m not alone in treating my Gmail inbox as a master to-do list for my life. Emails with actionable items stay flagged, starred, or shoved into labels that make sure I don’t lose track of things. That only goes that far.
How Do I Route My Email through Gmail?
How Do I Route My Email through Gmail? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
I started using Gemini with Gmail, and I wish I had done it sooner
I started using Gemini with Gmail, and I wish I had done it sooner – Android Police
Gmail has been my go-to email service for years. It’s my default inbox for work, personal conversations, receipts, newsletters, account alerts, and more.
Why Chromebooks Are Well-Suited for Live Sports
Why Chromebooks Are Well-Suited for Live Sports and Real-Time Web Apps – aboutchromebooks.com
Live dashboards, streaming platforms, collaboration tools, and real-time sports pages refresh in the background without pause. Users keep multiple tabs open. They expect continuity. They notice delays immediately.
New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger
New Android Theft Protection Feature Updates: Smarter, Stronger – security.googleblog.com
Posted by Nataliya Stanetsky, Fabricio Ferracioli, Elliot Sisteron, Irene Ang of the Android Security Team
Gmail for iPhone getting ‘new Google Photos picker’
Gmail for iPhone getting ‘new Google Photos picker’ – 9to5google.com
When composing an email, iPhone and iPad users should be on the lookout for a new “Google Photos” item in the Attachment menu. At the moment, your options are Drive, Files, Camera, and Photos, with the latter opening the system picker.
I deleted bloatware apps on my Android
I deleted bloatware apps on my Android and it’s way better now — here’s how – share.google
Bloatware apps on Android phones are frustrating. Nobody wants their everyday experience interrupted by apps they never asked for and will never use. These apps take up storage, run constantly in the background, slow down the phone’s performance, and, to make it worse, keep pushing annoying notifications our way.
I changed this setting and improved YouTube Music
I changed this hidden setting and instantly improved YouTube Music’s audio quality – howtogeek.com
High fidelity is almost never the default setting in the digital streaming world today. Most platforms, including YouTube Music, prioritize keeping your playback smooth and saving your data over giving you pure audio quality. This trade-off is silently ruining your listening experience.