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How to Block Inappropriate Websites Using Google Wifi
There are a lot of "bad" websites on the internet---you know, things you wouldn't really want your kids to look at.
How to Set Up Google Family to Share Your Google Services
If you pay for a book on Google Play Books, your significant other should be able to read it, too.
How Carriers and Manufacturers Make Your Android Phone's Software Worse
Android's openness is a big reason for its success, but cellular carriers and phone manufacturers often use this openness to make the experience worse for its users.
How to Change Device Names on Google Wifi
One of the most valuable features of Google Wifi for me is the ability to watch my network activity on a per-device level.
How to Tame Your Chromecast's Background Data Usage
Google's Chromecast is an excellent little streaming device that offers an easy and affordable way to get content from the little screen to the big one.
How to Turn an Android or Fire Tablet Into a Kid-Friendly Device with FreeTime
Amazon FreeTime is, hands down, the most sophisticated and easy-to-use parental control tool available for tablets.
How to Remove Ads on the PlayStation 4's Home Screen
If you're a PlayStation 4 owner of any variety (regular, Slim, or Pro), you probably woke up today to an annoying Destiny 2 ad right there in your recent games bar.
The NVIDIA SHIELD Is the Most Powerful Set Top Box You Can Buy
There are a lot of streaming set-top boxes out there: The Apple TV, the Roku, the Amazon Fire TV.
What Is the Pixel 2's Visual Core?
The Google Pixel 2 has one of the best cameras you can get in a smartphone right now.
If You Want Android, Just Buy Google's Pixel Phone
Samsung may build the most popular Android phones on the market, but that doesn't automatically mean they're the best.
Seven Things You Don't Have to Root Android to Do Anymore
For years, Android enthusiasts have been rooting their devices to do things that Android doesn’t allow by default.
How to Speed Up Animations to Make Android Feel Faster
Android devices display animations when they transition between apps, windows, and various menus.
The Best Things Google Assistant Can Do on Your Android Phone
So you got Google Assistant on your phone.
How to Switch Your Chromebook to "Mono" (So You Can Wear One Earbud)
On the majority of devices, audio is separated between the two speakers---this is called "stereo.
How to Share a Contact Over Text Message on the iPhone
We've all gotten that text from a friend asking for another mutual friend's number.
How to Tag and Share Screenshots on the PlayStation 4 or Pro
Sometimes you just have to stop and take some screenshots while gaming, because modern games are overwhelmingly beautiful.
How to Share a Contact Over Text Message on Android
"Hey man, do you have Dan's number? I need to give him a shout about a thing.
The Best "Lite" Versions of Your Favorite Android Apps
If you're looking for a good way to speed up your phone or cut down on your data usage, there are a lot of official "lite" versions of popular apps like Facebook or YouTube.