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Shaking your smartphone will make a rattling noise—here’s why
Shaking your smartphone will make a rattling noise—here’s why – howtogeek.com
Have you ever shaken your smartphone and heard something rattling inside? It’s not loose parts—well, technically it is, but it’s placed there intentionally. Here’s what’s actually going on.
Can You Get Hacked When Your Computer Is Sleeping?
Can You Get Hacked When Your Computer Is Sleeping? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How to search with your voice in Google Chrome
To search with your voice in Google Chrome, go to google.com, click the microphone icon in the search bar, and speak your query. On a desktop, you may need to allow microphone permissions. On Android, tap the microphone in the Google app or widget. You can also use “Hey Google” if enabled in settings.
- On Desktop (Windows/Mac/Chromebook):
- Open Google.com in Chrome and click the microphone icon in the search bar.
- If prompted, click “Allow” to give the browser permission to use your microphone.
- Speak your search query.
- Note: If the microphone icon does not appear, ensure your browser settings allow microphone access under Settings > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Microphone.
- On Android (Phone/Tablet):
- Open the Google app or the Google search widget on your home screen.
- Tap the microphone icon.
- Speak your search query.
- Troubleshooting:
- If voice search is not working, check that no other applications are using the microphone, or try an incognito window to rule out extension issues.
- Ensure your system-level permissions (in Windows/macOS Settings) allow Chrome to access the microphone.
For more advanced voice options, you can also use extensions like “Voice Search” from the Chrome Web Store, which allows searching across various engines.
What Is a Password Manager & How to Use One Safely
What Is a Password Manager & How to Use One Safely (2026) – thebestvpn.com
A password manager may feel like just another app trying to complicate your digital life.
How Should I Format My Thumbdrive?
How Should I Format My Thumbdrive? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
BIOS updates are no longer optional
BIOS updates are no longer optional – howtogeek.com
BIOS updates can improve performance and compatibility while also adding important new features.
An old BIOS version poses a serious security risk that can compromise your entire system.
Updating your BIOS is now safer and easier than ever, so there’s little reason not to do it regularly.
Running out of phone storage? These 5 apps are almost always to blame
Running out of phone storage? These 5 apps are almost always to blame – howtogeek.com
Your phone’s storage is bound to get depleted over time. We often blame it on photos and videos, but apps use a lot of storage, too. There are, however, some apps that use much more storage than others. Here are 5 to keep an eye on.
Here are some imposter red flags to watch for
Here are some imposter red flags to watch for – Charles Schwab
Investment scammers are getting more savvy and increasingly personal. They may pose as investment professionals, leaders of trusted financial institutions, and even Schwab employees, all to gain your confidence and trust. With vigilance and a few tips on imposter tactics and techniques, you can recognize these fraudsters and steer clear of their traps.
Type faster on your Android phone by not typing at all
Type faster on your Android phone by not typing at all – howtogeek.com
Growing up with keyboards has conditioned many of us to think of typing as the only way to get words to appear on our screens. On our phones, that really isn’t the case. Virtual keyboards have gotten much better over the years, but there is an even faster way to type on your phone.
Cybersecurity Habits That Protect Your Personal Data
7 Cybersecurity Habits That Protect Your Personal Data – crispng.com
Data breaches, phishing scams, and identity theft have become daily headlines. As more personal information moves online, from banking to healthcare, cybersecurity experts warn that individuals must adopt stronger digital safety habits.
Password managers that are actually better than the paid ones
3 free password managers that are actually better than the paid ones – MakeUseOf
I’ve been a huge fan of password managers at work and at home for some time now. They’re really the best way to make sure that you can have complex, hard-to-brute-force passwords for all your web and banking accounts without having to remember them (or resort to writing them down on countless little sticky notes).
– How Does Cloud Storage Work?
How Does Cloud Storage Work? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Upload files & folders to Google Drive
Upload files & folders to Google Drive– Google Help
You can upload, open, share, and edit files with Google Drive. When you upload a file to Google Drive, it will take up space in your Drive, even if you upload to a folder owned by someone else.
Why Am I Being Asked for Additional Verification on Sign-in?
Why Am I Being Asked for Additional Verification on Sign-in? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
How to Unsend Mail in Gmail
How to Unsend Mail in Gmail – youtube.com · Simpletivity