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– The incredible Google Earth feature that nobody seems to know about

The incredible Google Earth feature that nobody seems to know about – howtogeek.com
When’s the last time you visited Google Earth? It’s not exactly as popular as Google Maps when it comes to exploring our planet, and most people who do visit the site probably just spin the globe a few times and move on to something else. However, there are quite a few very cool features—such as Voyager.

What is a WebExtension, and how is it different from a Chrome extension?

What is a WebExtension, and how is it different from a Chrome extension? – howtogeek.com
If you want to develop browser extensions for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, and other browsers, you’ve probably seen the phrase ‘WebExtension’ in support documents. Even though WebExtensions and Chrome extensions are (somewhat) interchangeable terms for the same technology, you do need to be aware of the differences for cross-browser extension development.

These hidden settings made my Google Wallet so much faster

These hidden settings made my Google Wallet so much faster – howtogeek.com
The entire point of mobile payments is to be more convenient than a physical card. Any little bit of friction ends up feeling more cumbersome than just pulling out your wallet. While Google Wallet is genuinely great, there are a few often-hidden tweaks that can make the tap-to-pay process even better.

Chrome’s New ‘Split View’ Is Now My Favorite Way to Use the Internet

Chrome’s New ‘Split View’ Is Now My Favorite Way to Use the Internet – share.google
Having previously been tested as an experimental flag, Google Chrome’s Split View feature is now rolling out in the stable version of the browser (version 142). It doesn’t seem to be live for everyone at the same time, but some people are seeing it. (I’ve got it in Chrome on my Mac, but not yet on Windows.)

What is geofencing?

What is geofencing? – howtogeek.com
Geofencing can affect you in more ways than you realize, so it’s a good idea to learn what you can about it. Not to sound dramatic, but geofencing is all around us. It’s one of those things you may not even realize, as it has become so integrated into our modern lives that we don’t even think much about it. However, it’s essential to understand geofencing, so you’re aware of how your location data is being used.

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