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How to Remove Paired Bluetooth Devices on Android

How to Remove Paired Bluetooth Devices on Android – By Chizara Ibeakanma How-To Geek
Having Bluetooth trouble with your Android device? Whether your earbuds are acting up or your car connection isn’t as smooth as it used to be, sometimes the best fix is a fresh start. By removing old paired devices and starting over, you can solve common Bluetooth headaches.

When Good Extensions Go Bad

When Good Extensions Go Bad: Takeaways from the Campaign Targeting Browser Extensions – thehackernews.com

News has been making headlines over the weekend of the extensive attack campaign targeting browser extensions and injecting them with malicious code to steal user credentials. Currently, over 25 extensions, with an install base of over two million users, have been found to be compromised, and customers are now working to figure out their exposure

– Google TV Streamer tips and tricks

Google TV Streamer tips and tricks: Make the most out of your streamer! – By Android Authority
The Google TV Streamer was one of the more surprising new products we saw from Google in 2024. Google had been fully invested in the small, dongle-like Chromecast for a decade, so it wasn’t totally expected that it would launch a more traditional streaming box. Regardless, thanks to its unique features, solid performance, and fair price, it was one of my favorite new Google devices of the year.

Microsoft Wants to Replace Your Passwords With Passkeys

Microsoft Wants to Replace Your Passwords With Passkeys, and They Might be Onto Something – By Timothy Jacob Hudson How-To Geek
Microsoft has recently confirmed that they will gradually put out an update that aims to use third-party providers to replace passwords with passkey. If you aren’t sure what exactly that entails, you aren’t alone. Here’s what this change will mean for you and your passwords.

Ditch your old passwords: These companies offer passkey support right now – By Stephen Perkins Android Police
When passkeys were announced in 2022 as a password replacement, no one knew how quickly the tech industry would adopt the concept. Passwords are still common for many online accounts, and replacing them on a whim is challenging. As a middle ground between passwords and passkeys, we rely on password managers for Android phones and iPhones.

Here are the first things you should set up in Google Messages

Here are the first things you should set up in Google Messages on Android [Video] – 9to5Google
Google Messages is becoming one of the most feature-rich messaging clients on mobile with tons of features. The RCS app’s selection of settings makes it a fantastic default messaging app for the Google Pixel or any Android phone. This guide will take you through everything we think you should set up in Google Messages on your Android device.

How to add your passport to Google Wallet

How to add your passport to Google Wallet – By Christine Persaud Android Central
Google Wallet is a fantastic way to store not only credit and debit cards but also IDs, boarding passes, and more, so you can leave your physical wallet at home. But did you know you can also add your passport to your digital wallet, creating an ID pass from it that you can use at various locations, including TSA checkpoints in the U.S., for domestic travel? It’s easy to do, and while you should still bring along your physical passport when traveling, having this digital ID is a good backup option.

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