Google Maps is a fantastic resource for getting quick directions on aGoogle Pixel phoneor whatever phone you prefer (even if it’s an iPhone). For the most part, Google Maps just works. It can help you find your way home after a long hike, or give you directions to the nearest gas stations. If you’ve driven through a long tunnel or an underground service road, however, you’ve probably seen it struggle since its connection with GPS satellites is spotty....

If Chrome is your preferred browser, you’ve likely experienced some frustration withbeing bombarded by sites asking to post notificationson your Android device. You may have even enabled the feature for a handful of websites over the years, whether that was on purpose or by accident. While there’s a setting you may toggle to manage notifications, it’s not always the easiest to find. Now, it seems that Google is taking steps to improve its UI and resolve this long-standing annoyance forChromeusers....

Google isending support for two legacy smart home products next year. According to emails sent by Google today, both the Dropcam security camera and the Nest Secure home security system will stop functioning in one year, on August 13, 2025. The company is softening the blow with discounts on more modern replacements — including vouchers for free Nest Cams and ADT security systems. The Nest Secure home security system is also on its way out....

Buying a great smartphone is not easy, given the plethora of options. While most of us look for the best specs at the lowest price, it’s important to remember that they’re not everything. So, let’s discuss exactly what you should look for in a modern smartphone. Smartphone Specs Are Less Relevant Now We’ve grown accustomed to believing that having a more powerful processor is a surefire way to get smoother performance, which is why we tend to check benchmark scores to compare devices....

How to Add Animated GIFs in Google Slides for More Lively Presentations This article will show you how to insert animated GIFs in Google Slides or more dynamic presentations. Sign up forfree Forgot your password? Create an account *Required: 8 chars, 1 capital letter, 1 number By continuing, you agree to thePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Use.You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time. Drag and Drop to Add an Animated GIF to a Google Slide The easiest method to put animated GIFs on a Google Slide is to drag and drop them from the desktop....

How to Choose a Projector Screen If you’d like to create a cinema experience in your own home, a projector is the only option. Televisions are now wider than ever, but they cannot compete with the immersive experience provided by a high-quality projector. Projectors now have a range of features designed to increase image quality. Another factor that shouldn’t be overlooked is the importance of choosing the right projector screen....

If your Amazon Echo device is flashing yellow, you may be confused about why it is. There are a few reasons why your Echo is flashing a yellow light, and there’s a sure-fire way to stop this from happening. What Does a Flashing Yellow Light Mean on an Echo? Your Echo device’s yellow flashing light can indicate one or more of the following: Standard missed calls, SMS texts, or social media DMs will not trigger a yellow flash on your Alexa device....

How to Enable and Set Up Windows Sandbox in Windows 11 Microsoft Windows 11 features multiple virtualization solutions out of the box. While Hyper-V is an excellent tool, Windows Sandbox is an easy alternative to Windows virtual machines. It lets you run untrusted apps in an isolated environment without the hassle of setting up a complete virtualization tool. Unfortunately, Windows Sandbox is not available on the Home edition of the OS....

Google Lens is an incredible tool that helps you identify objects, translate text, and gain insights about your surroundings. However, what if you want to check the items you’ve scanned using Google Lens in the past? Or what if you want to clear your activity for security reasons or to remove clutter? Whatever the reason, managing your Google Lens history is a straightforward process. Here, we’ll see how you can quickly view and delete your history....

Ring makes some of thebest smart video doorbellson the market, thanks to their reliability, ease of use, and customization options. You can change their faceplates and configure the application to send notifications when it senses someone, adjust its motion detection zones, and link it with other Ring devices for advanced automation. While Ring products work seamlessly, you may want to reset them to troubleshoot an issue, pair them with another Wi-Fi network, or erase your personal data and settings from the device....

How to Set Up and Use Remote Play on Your PS5 If you love the flexibility of Xbox Game Pass but prefer gaming on your PlayStation, you’re in luck. You can access your PS5 remotely from any mobile device by using PS Remote Play. This lets you play your PlayStation whenever you want, wherever you want. With PS Remote Play, you can access all your favorite AAA titles, such as Elden Ring and Resident Evil Village, on your lunch break at work or even on the train home....

Get a better understanding of your Lightroom editing processes with photo versions—a tool you can use in Lightroom Classic and CC. Today, we’ll show you how to view, create, and delete photo versions in both versions of the app. After reading this guide, you’ll have more control over trying new things with your images and also determining whether you should make further changes. How to View Previous Versions of a Photo in Lightroom Classic It’s very easy tocompare Lightroom edits to the original imagein Lightroom Classic....

I’ve been gradually building up my Excel shortcut knowledge over time, and it has genuinely helped me work with spreadsheets more efficiently. Once you start incorporating shortcuts into your daily workflow, there’s honestly no going back to the old way. 6Navigation Shortcuts Help Quickly Move Around Spreadsheets Moving around large spreadsheets used to feel like a chore until I started using navigation shortcuts. Instead of scrolling endlessly or clicking through countless rows, you can jump to exactly where you need to be....