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I tested Microsoft’s Phone Link with my iPhone to see what really works on Windows

I tested Microsoft’s Phone Link with my iPhone to see what really works on Windows – howtogeek.com
I’ve been using an iPhone for years, and I’ve gotten used to the kind of seamless integration Apple builds into macOS. My Mac mini instantly picks up texts, calls, photos, clipboard data, and everything else my phone wants to share. It all just works. But when I’m at my desk for work, I’m usually on Windows, and that same level of continuity simply isn’t there.

The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster

The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster – howtogeek.com
As someone who replaced my PC with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, I use my phone more than most—and gestures are a vital part of how I make it all work. Here are some of the gestures that make using a Samsung phone feel faster, many of which are so easy to overlook, you might never discover them at all.

If you’re only using Google Maps for driving directions

If you’re only using Google Maps for driving directions, you’re missing out on its best features – share.google
Like a lot of people I imagine, I consider Google Maps a lifeline for driving. I first started using it for navigation when I was living in Austin, Texas, and you can tell — my map of the city is covered in bookmarks for everything from Ikea and Torchy’s Tacos to the hospital where my son was born. I still use it regularly, whether I’m headed to the doctor or embarking on a roadtrip.

Proton’s latest addition takes aim at Google Sheets and Excel

Proton’s latest addition takes aim at Google Sheets and Excel – share.google
Spreadsheets might make you roll your eyes, but there’s a decent chance you have to use them from time to time. Proton now wants to assist with that job without seeing any of your data, and it’s introducing a new option to do it. The company has launched Proton Sheets, a fully encrypted spreadsheet tool built into Proton Drive.

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.

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