How to turn off an iPhone the easy way
Your iPhone doesn't turn off without a little direction. Here's how to quickly swipe it off to save power
iPhone beginners find a very streamlined design in the latest Apple iPhones, a design Apple continues to make even more minimalist. Like many recent Android models, you won't find many buttons, most are now replaced with Face ID and swiping motions, and the existing buttons tend to have multiple uses.
Google passkeys will replace passwords — here's how to set them up
Passkeys are faster, stronger, and more protected than passwords. Here's why they're the future of personal login security
Are you tired of passwords? We're tired of passwords, even when they're made easier with a password manager app. Companies like Google are tired of passwords, which create too many potential vulnerabilities for user security. Everyone knows it's a problem. And now a solution is on the rise. Welcome to the world of passkeys.
ChromeOS: The AP guide to Google's desktop operating system
ChromeOS is common on Chromebooks, but is it right for you? Let's take a look at everything that makes ChromeOS unique
While Microsoft produces computers designed for Windows and Apple MacBooks are built for macOS, Google computers like Chromebooks have their unique operating system called ChromeOS. If you're thinking about making the switch to Google's bespoke OS, we're here to make a formal introduction.
6 common Amazon Echo problems and how to solve them
Fix Amazon Echo problems with communication, privacy, and more with our quick guide and the Alexa app
One handy feature of the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show devices is that they're primarily fire-and-forget after setup. You do most of the work in the Alexa app. After connections are made and you've found a good spot to perch the smart speaker, it tends to take care of itself. That includes updates, power management, and other Alexa device formalities.
8 Apple Watch tips and tricks to keep you productive and healthy
Your Apple Watch includes lots of helpful functionality - if you know where to look. Here are the best tips for new Watch users
matching with Android devices, the Watch is still a powerful accessory for your life. And we have ways to make it even better for beginners.
How to change fitness goals on an Apple Watch
The Apple Watch makes it easy to set simple daily fitness goals for health improvement. Here's how it works
Apple's Activity app (a.k.a. the Fitness app) is deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem, capable of storing tons of helpful data for you, your trainer, and even your doctor. The fitness app pairs especially well with an Apple Watch. The latest models have extensive sensors to keep track of your heart rate, steps counted, and even the oxygen in your blood. Tracking your numbers can help you get your resting heart rate down, your cardio heart rate up, and increase your calories burned, among other smartwatch-oriented goals.
How to customize Always On Display with Samsung One UI 5
Use stickers, emoji, and more to customize your AOD
Samsung has offered Always On Display (AOD) functionality on its mid-range and premium Samsung Galaxy phones for several years. This feature provides valuable information that pops up on the lock screen, even without you touching your phone. Over time and software releases, Samsung has updated the AOD to be a customizable info hub where you can look at data like the weather, upcoming alarms, the time and date, what music is playing, and more. It's a handy feature for those who keep their Galaxies out on the table beside them to glance at.
Google Slides provides an easy way to make and save presentations in the cloud so that you can access them from anywhere in the world. It's a part of Google Workspace, a feature-rich, cloud-based office suite and a great alternative to apps like PowerPoint. Since it's cloud-based, you don't have to worry about losing important presentations and can quickly share them with team members (plus, it's free to use).
People might think of Universal Analytics (UA) or a similar name when they hear "Google Analytics," a popular web tool that's as in-depth as it is accessible on devices like tablets. What might not be as well-known is that Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is slated to replace UA by July 2023. Google's big GA4 update is bringing plenty of changes, and a few new limitations, in how users study site activity, optimization, and more.
How to back up all your Google account data
Losing your phone is a painful experience but you needn’t lose all your data along with it if you’ve taken the right precautions
Google Drive has long been a boon to collaborators and cloud users around the world, holding all kinds of Google account data and documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. The cohesive Google ecosystem lets you access that info from your phone or your Chromebook, nearly anywhere you might be. Still, sometimes it needs a little maintenance.
How to accurately measure (and understand) your smartphone's charging speed
Demystifying smartphone charging once and for all
From fast charging features to wireless charging, it's no surprise that charging Android devices has become more complicated in recent years. Look at the specs for chargers, and you're likely to see different wattage or amp numbers that can vary between phone models and brands, adding more uncertainty.
If your Android device struggles with a spotty internet connection while browsing, failed connections with websites, or security warnings, switching to a different DNS (Domain Name System) server could be the solution you need.
Google Earth Pro: Everything you need to know
Google Earth Pro offers casual geo-information tools for everyone from students to environmental scientists
Google manages one of the easiest and most impressive mapping tools available, and it's a reliable go-to for planet zooming, location finding, and basic geo-analysis. But unlike Google Maps, Google doesn't advertise it much outside of specific circles, so you may not have heard of it. Let's talk about Google Earth Pro, the advanced software that allows even casual users to play with GIS data or create a swooping tour of the world.
How to use Vlookup in Google Sheets
VLOOKUP can save time in Google Sheets directories. Here's how to put it to use
The Google Sheets spreadsheet tool has plenty to praise: It’s free, friendly for Android devices, and is easily shareable for collaborative work. New users may be wondering just how similar it is to Excel – and the good news is that there are plenty of things in common, including certain technical tricks you may be used to. Sheets is basically a cloud-based, more robust web version of Excel. Though it is web-based, you ma