How to Take Full-Page Screenshots in Chrome on Android
Using the “Long Screenshot” feature in Chrome on Android, you can capture full-page screenshots to save for later or share with others. Here’s how to do it.
How to Change Country or Region in the Google Play Store
The country or region where you live determines a lot of what you can see online. That includes apps, games, movies, and TV shows from the Google Play Store. We’ll show you how to change that.
Google Pixel 6 Event: How to Watch and What to Expect
Google is getting ready to announce the next generation of Pixel smartphones. The already-announced Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro should be shown off at the event, which takes place on October 19, 2021, at 1 pm ET (10 am PT). The c…
How to Control Your Smart Home from Samsung Quick Settings
It’s nice to be able to control smart home gadgets from your phone, but you don’t want to be fumbling around with apps to turn on a light. Samsung Galaxy devices make this super easy, we’ll show you how….
How to Block Annoying iMessage Reactions on Android
iMessage is a nice service—if you use an Apple device. When an iPhone user reacts to a message with a “like” or a “laugh,” Android users get a separate text announcing the action. It’s pretty annoying….
How to Do a System-Wide Search on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
The iPhone has a handy feature called “Spotlight” that helps you search for anything on your phone. Samsung Galaxy phones have a similar feature that you may not know about. We’ll show you how to use it….
How to Customize Notifications for Android Apps
Unlike iPhones, Android allows apps to send notifications to your device without permission. It’s up to you to opt out or customize which notifications you get. We’ll show you how to do that.
When Will Android Get iPhone-Style System-Wide Search?
Google is most well-known for being a search company. However, Android—Google’s own operating system—doesn’t have a built-in system-wide search like the iPhone’s “Spotlight” feature. What’s the deal with that?…
How to Get Outdoor Temperature Alerts on Your Phone
Temperature is something most of us have to think about. It’s good to know for keeping your home comfortable and not running up your bills. We’ll show you how to stay on top of it with specific temperature alerts….
PSA: Google Photos for Android Has a Smart Display-Like Widget
Google Assistant-powered Smart Displays can do a lot of powerful things, but people also just love the simple photo frame feature. If you use Google Photos on Android, you can get a similar effect on your home screen….
How to Zoom In on Your Android Screen
You can enlarge the text and icons on your phone, but what if you don’t want everything to be huge all the time? Android has a handy tool that allows you to zoom in on the screen whenever you want.
How to Move the Shutter Button on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Have you ever had your phone in the perfect angle for a photo, but you just can’t quite reach the shutter button on the camera? Samsung Galaxy devices have a clever floating shutter button that makes things easier….
How to Control Your Android Phone With Your Face
The most direct way to use a touchscreen is to, well, touch it, but that’s not something everyone can do. Android’s expansive accessibility tools can help you navigate around the phone with only your eyes and facial expressio…
How to Remove Media Widgets From Android Quick Settings
Android puts a little widget inside the Quick Settings panel when you’re listening to music or casting media. While useful, sometimes the widgets duplicate or stick around longer than they should. We’ll show you how to easily…
How to Reverse Image Search on Android
With reverse image search on Android, you can pick a photo from your phone and find more information or similar images on the internet. We’ll show you how to perform this search with the Google app.
How to Enable Dark Mode in Microsoft Office on Android
With dark mode in Microsoft Office on Android, you can turn your entire experience of making documents, spreadsheets, and presentations a bit darker. We’ll show you how to turn this mode on.
How to Check Screen Time on Android
Everyone has a screen in their pocket, but that’s not always a good thing. Some people are concerned about how much they use their smartphones. Android devices include a handy tool to let you keep tabs on your screen time….
How to Control Your Phone’s Music From Windows 10
If you’re a Windows and Android user, you should be using Microsoft’s “Your Phone” app. It can do a lot of really useful things, including let you control the media playing on your phone from your PC.
You Can Play Android Games in Your Browser With BlueStacks X
BlueStacks is a full-featured Android emulator that makes it easy to run Android apps and games on other operating systems, but it’s more than some people need. BlueStacks X is a new tool that lets you run certain Android gam…
How to Clear Cookies and Site Data on Android
Websites can store data—like your login state, preferences, and even tracking information—in cookies, which are pieces of information your web browser remembers. You can clear browser cookies whenever you want: Here’s how…
How to Sideload APKs on a Chromebook Without Developer Mode
If you’ve ever tried installing apps on your Chromebook from unofficial app stores, you know you’ve got to enter developer mode, which requires a factory reset. Here’s how you can get around that requirement using the Linux s…
Why Parents Should Be Using Google Family Link
If you have kids that use phones and tablets, you probably worry about their usage. Google’s Family Link service is incredibly useful for parents. We’ll show you why you should be using it.
Wendy’s Is Making a Phone and It’s as Dumb as It Sounds
When it comes to social media, Wendy’s is one of the companies that always finds a way to make us laugh. Now, Wendy’s Canada has decided to surprise us all by announcing a Wendy’s phone and it’s just as dumb as it sounds….
How to Adjust Perspective of Photos on Android
There are many editing tools you’ve probably used before. Cropping, fixing redeye, adding filters, etc. Changing the perspective of a photo is not as common, but it’s also not as difficult as you might think, thanks to Google…
How to Set Up Amazon Kids+
Formerly known as Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, Amazon Kids+ is a monthly subscription offering unlimited access to thousands of games, videos, books, and songs for kids ages 3 and up. Here’s how to get started with it….
