Author Archives: Joe Fedewa

How to Use Live Captions on a Google Pixel Phone

Live Caption automatically adds captions for any audio playing on your phone, which can be incredibly useful in many situations. We’ll show you how to use it on any Google Pixel smartphone, including the Pixel 2 or newer.Read This Article on How-… Continue reading

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How to Use Google Maps on a Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch

A smartwatch can be a helpful companion when traveling. Samsung Galaxy smartwatches don’t include native integration with Google Maps. However, you can still get Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation on your Samsung watch.Read This Article on How-T… Continue reading

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How to Set Up and Call Household Contacts Using Google Assistant

Google Home and Nest smart speakers and displays allow you to make calls without using your phone. By setting up “Household Contacts,” anyone in your home can easily call friends and family members with Google Assistant-enabled devices.Read… Continue reading

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How to Track Movement of Wildfires on Google Maps

Google Maps shows the location of ongoing wildfires and its movement over time. If you live in an area prone to fires, you can use this feature to track the progress of any dangers that might be heading your way. Here’s how the feature works.Read… Continue reading

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How to Change Nearby Share Device Visibility on Android

Nearby Share is Android’s version of Apple’s AirDrop. It’s a universal method for sharing links, photos, and files between devices. Here’s how to control who can see and send things to your device.Read This Article on How-To Ge… Continue reading

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How to Wind Down at Night with Bedtime Mode for Android

Creating a routine can be key to getting a good night’s sleep. The Google Clock app makes this easy with a set of “Bedtime” tools. We’ll show you how to set them up and catch some Z’s.Read This Article on How-To Geek › Continue reading

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How to Free Up Storage Space on Your Android Phone with Files by Google

If your Android phone doesn’t have a lot of storage space, it can be a constant struggle to remove old junk and make room for new pictures, videos, and apps. Google’s Files app has a handy tool to make this process easy.Read This Article o… Continue reading

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How (and Why) to Opt-In to Google Recording Storage

It’s no mystery that Google saves a lot of your web activity. However, the company doesn’t save the recordings of audio when you speak to Google services (anymore). You can opt-in to audio recordings if you want to improve the experience, t… Continue reading

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PSA: Cancel Free Trials Immediately After Signing Up

Subscription services are everywhere these days, and so are free trials. If you’re not careful, you could end up paying full price after your trial ends. Thankfully, you can usually cancel right away and retain your benefits.Read This Article on … Continue reading

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How to Stop Your Android Phone’s Screen From Turning Off

Screen timeout prevents your phone’s screen from remaining on when you’re not using your device. However, there are times when you don’t want it to do this. Fortunately, you can disable it on your Android phone or tablet.Read This Art… Continue reading

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