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Alan Truly-Freelance Evergreen Writer

Alan Truly

Freelance Evergreen Writer

About Alan Truly

Alan is a Tech Writer living in Nova Scotia, Canada. A tech-enthusiast since his youth, Alan stays current on what's new and what's next. With over 30 years experience in computer, video, and photo equipment, you can expect useful tips and insights in his writing. Alan has a degree in programming, many years focused on design, editing, and animation. A period of managing logistics and e-commerce operations for a mobile accessories company rounds out a diverse background. Alan is a true jack of all digital trades in this ever-changing computer-enriched world. To stay flexible in mind and in body, he practices yoga, light cardio, and eats a whole food diet, based on minimally processed plants.

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How to use Google Fact Check Explorer

Misinformation is prevalent, but there's a solution

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The internet is an excellent resource for keeping current on the latest news. However, fake news is still rampant despite ongoing prevention, monitoring, and cleanup efforts. That's why you need to learn about Google's fact-checking tool.

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Google Docs: How to add drop-down menus to your document

Google Docs dropdowns feature also works in Sheets to save time and prevent typos. Learn how to make menus, use presets, data ranges, and more

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Google Docs is a fantastic online word processor, and it's easy to streamline repetitive tasks using dropdowns. With a few helpful tips, you'll be able to take advantage of this powerful feature in your documents.

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How to make Google your default search engine on any browser

How to set Google Search as the default search engine in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Opera browsers on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone

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Almost everyone agrees that Google Search is the best way to find information online. Whether you're looking for the best Android phone, how to travel with a minimal carbon footprint, or wondering what something looked like in the past, Google is your friend. For many years, Google has reigned as the most popular search engine with the most reliable results. Despite Bing's recent gains after adding an AI chat feature, Google Search is still the undisputed leader.

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What is the Google Advanced Protection Program?

A service that will boost your online security

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Digital threats have become increasingly clever, and even the most tech-savvy people can be caught off guard. The number and variety of cyberattacks have also increased dramatically. If you've been putting off a security checkup, it's time to take action.

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The Pixel Personal Safety app: What it is and how to use it

Learn how to set up Google's Pixel Personal Safety app for help after a car crash or in an emergency and location check-ins when you feel vulnerable

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Google designed its Pixel Personal Safety app to bring help when you're in danger or keep track of your location and situation when you feel vulnerable. Once a Google Pixel exclusive, the Personal Safety app is now compatible with several Android phones. To see if the Personal Safety app works on your phone, visit the Play Store. If you own a Samsung device, the company has its own implementation called Samsung SOS.

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How to create an appointment calendar in Google Calendar

You can use Google Calendar to reign in the chaos of a busy schedule with its powerful appointment calendar and booking page options

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An appointment calendar can be an invaluable tool for managing a busy schedule. There are three ways to accomplish this in Google Calendar: appointment schedules, appointment slots, and shared calendars. Some require a work, school, or individual Google Workspace account. However, it's possible to set up a separate calendar for appointments with a Google personal account.

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How to download images on Google

There are billions of images on Google. Here's how you can find and download the perfect one

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Google Search is a powerful tool and one of the best ways to find almost anything on the internet, including images. It's relatively simple to download pictures from Google, but some valuable tips make this easier and safer.