3 Built-In iPhone Emergency Settings Everyone Should Know – gadgetreview.com
Most people have never touched the settings that make it work. That’s the gap. Three features, five minutes of setup, and your phone stops being a passive rectangle and starts functioning like the safety device it was built to be.
Your Android has features hidden in settings that could literally save your life – makeuseof.com
Your Android phone has a built-in panic button if you just set it up. Your phone can act as your guardian with pre-scheduled check-ins if you’re walking alone at night or in a situation where you might not be safe. It can even detect when you’ve been in a car crash and automatically call 911.
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Google’s beefing up Calculator with Pixel Solver and Unit Conversion tools – Android Authority
Pixel Solver on Pixel 11 phones uses AI and templates to guide you through math problems.
Unit Conversion aims to free you from constantly looking up formulas, and even supports monetary exchange rates.
Google is rolling out a much cleaner, multi-step PWA install flow on Chromebooks – chromeunboxed.com
For a long time now, ChromeOS has made turning a standard website into an app relatively straightforward. But the workflow for doing this hasn’t always been the clearest process for end users and has always come with some odd UX decisions over the years.
Should I Use My Real Name Online? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
3 cool Pixel features I love to show off – howtogeek.com
While my Pixel 10 Pro doesn’t have the best hardware or cameras around, it packs a slew of cool and unique features that are, at least in theory, perfect party tricks.
4 annoying Google Wallet features you can and should turn off – howtogeek.com
In today’s fast-paced world, who still carries cash? Let me tell you a secret: I do. I love having a few notes in my wallet instead of carrying a bunch of cards. It’s comforting to know I have cash on hand whenever I need it.
Are HTTPS Connections Really Safe? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Your phone isn’t built for what Android Auto puts it through on every drive – makeuseof.com
Behind the scenes, your phone’s working hard. It is constantly using its resources, like battery, GPS, mobile data, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc., to deliver everything that Android Auto promises. That’s a lot to ask of a phone left charging in a warm cabin.
5 free ways to track down forgotten accounts before they become a security problem – howtogeek.com
A 2025 survey found that 94% of Americans have at least one dormant account, and while some services purge inactive users periodically, others leave them untouched for years. This can leave personal information exposed.
6 Gboard gestures most Android users never discover – howtogeek.com
You may already know about glide/slide typing, where you keep your finger down and swipe over several keys before releasing it, but did you know there are more gestures available aside from swipe typing?
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Google Wallet can hold these 5 things you still carry in your physical wallet – howtogeek.com
While a physical wallet is something I carry most days, it’s often filled with things that work better when digitized. This not only saves space in my wallet but also comes in handy in an emergency when I forget to bring it with me.
4 Apple Watch features that still beat the Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch – -howtogeek.com
Apple may have some serious competition in the smartwatch market, but when it comes to innovative features, the Apple Watch still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Your Password Manager Just Got Hacked. Do These 6 Things Right Now – pcmag.com
A breach doesn’t automatically mean your accounts are compromised, but you shouldn’t wait to find out. Here’s your step-by-step response plan.
Google confirms something was draining Pixel Watch batteries, fix rolling out – 9to5google.com
A fix for the Pixel Watch battery drain issue is being rolled out now. The update is expected to appear for all users “over the next couple of days.”
Good to Know: You can pin Google Photos albums, folders, and people for easy access – howtogeek.com
The most recent version of Google Photos for Android and iPhone includes a new “Pin” feature. It simply allows you to select albums, on-device folders, people, places, documents, or any other collection to keep in the top “Pinned” section.
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Do you need Tracking Prevention? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How to prepare your online life for your death – seattlepi.com
What happens to all of your online accounts – credit cards, merchants, news subscriptions, social media, streaming services – after you die? How will your heirs know how to access these accounts or understand what you want done with them?
Why Do I Get Spam Not Addressed to Me? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Your Pixel’s lock screen has two buttons worth changing immediately – makeuseof.com
I haven’t paid much attention to one part of my Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: the lock screen. More specifically, those two tiny shortcuts sitting at the bottom corners.
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Your Pixel can double as a webcam with a USB-C cable you already own – howtogeek.com
If you own a Pixel phone running Android 14 or newer, there’s a neat feature that allows you to turn it into a webcam for your computer anytime you need one, using only a USB-C cable. The setup is seamless; you can do it in seconds.
You’re probably using DNS wrong– makeuseof.com
The trouble is that “changed” and “set up properly” are different things, and a handful of common habits cancel out what most folks think they’ve gained.
I turned my TV’s USB port into a headphone jack with a dongle I already owned – howtogeek.com
There are quite a few ports that you probably won’t find on a modern TV. RCA and RF were some of the first to go, though for a while some TVs kept analog inputs as an option through breakout cables.