How to Split Screen on a Chromebook
Multitasking is essential for being productive on a computer. Being able to see more than one app at a time has tons of uses. We’ll show you how to split the screen with apps on your Chromebook.
How to Empty the Trash in Gmail
There are two ways to remove emails from Gmail: “Archive” and “Delete.” When you delete an email, it gets sent to the “Trash,” which is where it stays for 30 days. You can also empty it sooner to immediately free up space….
You Don’t Need to Mess with Wires to Install a Smart Switch
Swapping out old light bulbs for smart bulbs is easy, but light switches can be more difficult. You don’t actually need to know anything about wiring to get a smart switch in your home. We’ll show you how….
What Is Google Play Pass?
You might feel like everything is a subscription service these days. Movies, music, food, even earbuds. Google Play Pass is another one, and it gives you access to paid apps and games for a monthly fee. Let’s explore it….
How Vibrations Can Ruin Your iPhone or Android Camera
Apple surprised people by warning that “exposure to vibrations, like those generated by high-powered motorcycle engines” can damage iPhone cameras. There’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for this, and it can affect Androi…
How to Copy and Paste Text from a Photo with Your Phone
With so much of our lives spent online, we’re often bringing things from the real world into the digital space. Google Photos makes it easy to copy and paste text from a photo and it works for iPhone and Android….
Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 Blows the Original Away
Microsoft announced several new Windows PCs during its Surface event, but Android was not left out. The Surface Duo 2 is the successor to the company’s first foldable phone. This time around, it packs 5G, better cameras, and …
How to Uninstall Multiple Apps at Once on Android
It’s easy to get carried away installing apps and games, but you’re probably not using all of them. The Play Store on Android makes it easy to uninstall a bunch of apps at once to free up space.
How to Drag and Drop Photos and Text Between iPhone Apps
Multitasking can be difficult on a small phone screen. Apple’s drag and drop tool makes it easy to move photos, text, links, and more between your favorite apps. This powerful feature can improve your workflow….
What’s New in Chrome 94, Available Now
Google Chrome gets a new release every four weeks. Version 94 arrived on September 21, 2021, and it includes Google Drive files on the New Tab Page, more HTTPS features, and a new sharing menu. Let’s take a look….
How to Adjust Sound Quality on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
Sound quality might not be something you think about a lot when it comes to your smartphone, but it’s important. Samsung Galaxy phones come with a handy equalizer for simple audio adjustments. We’ll show you how it works and …
How to Copy Text From a Picture on iPhone
Smartphone cameras can do a lot more than just take photos and videos. You can take a photo with your iPhone and copy text from the real world. We’ll show you how this handy feature works.
What Is AQI on Google Nest?
Google Nest Hubs are handy little weather stations. You can easily see the current temperature and look into the forecast. They can also show you information about the air quality (AQI). In some places, that’s important to kn…
How to Create a Google Assistant Checklist (for Morning or Bedtime)
Google Assistant has a lot of tools that can help you organize your day. You can create an interactive checklist for your morning or nighttime routine. It’s great for kids and works with smart displays and speakers….
What Are Instagram Messenger Rooms?
Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012, and the two platforms have been getting more crossover features ever since. Instagram “Rooms” is an extension of the Facebook Messenger feature with the same name, but there’s a little mor…
How to Use Portrait Mode in FaceTime
Portrait Mode is a great feature for the iPhone’s camera. It can make your selfies look a lot more polished and professional. Wouldn’t it be cool if you could use Portrait Mode on FaceTime? Well, you can….
How to Make YouTube Videos Always Fill Your Phone Screen
Smartphone displays are rarely the same aspect ratio as YouTube videos. That leaves black bars on the sides. You can pinch-to-zoom to fill the screen, but if you’re always doing that, you might as well make it default….
How to Get the Old Safari Back on iPhone
iOS 15 introduced a redesigned Safari interface that puts the address bar at the bottom of the screen. If you prefer to keep it at the top of the screen—like most web browsers—it can be easily swapped….
How to Use Zoom on a Chromebook
Zoom is one of the most popular video conferencing services on the internet. You might be wondering how to use it on a Chromebook since you can’t install typical desktop apps. Don’t worry. It’s easy.
How to Track Your Kid’s Location on Android
Tracking someone’s location is a touchy subject, but there are legitimate reasons why you might want to do it. One common example is tracking your child’s location. We’ll show you how to keep an eye on their whereabouts….
How to Identify Objects with Your iPhone
Having a camera on your phone opens up a world of possibilities. The iPhone can identify objects from your photos, saving you the hassle of looking things up yourself. It’s a pretty cool trick to know….
What Are Push Notifications?
In our always-connected world, we’re constantly being barraged with notifications. There are plenty of different types of notifications, but one term you’ve probably seen a lot is “Push Notifications.” We’ll explain what you …
How to Unarchive an Email in Gmail
Gmail offers two ways to get rid of an email: “Archive” and “Delete.” They may sound the same, but there’s a big difference. Unlike deleted emails, archived emails are never completely gone and can easily be unarchived. We’ll…
How to Limit Your Kid’s Screen Time on Android
Screen time is something that a lot of parents worry about. Is a little screen time OK? How much is too much? Thankfully, if your child has an Android device, you can easily control how much screen time they get….
Can You Remove the Calendar and Weather Widget on a Pixel?
One of the hallmark features of the Google Pixel series is the classic home screen widget that shows the date and weather. This widget is built-in to the default “Pixel Launcher,” but you may want to remove it….
