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7 ways to master the new Google News and use it more like Google Reader
The new Google News app and web interface is yet another attempt by Google to replace the hole left behind by the death of Google Reader. Here's how to use it to its full potential.
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How to turn on Gmail’s Smart Compose and let Google AI write your emails
Gmail's AI-infused Smart Compose is live in experimental form. Here's how to activate it.
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How to send Android SMS messages with Amazon Echo, and why it’s a big deal
Amazon has opened up the ability to send SMS text messages on Echo devices. Here's how to set it up on your Android phone.
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Android Instant Apps: What they are and how to use them on your phone
Here's everything you need to know about how to set up, find, and use Instant Apps on your Android phone.
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How to use Miracast to mirror your device’s screen wirelessly on your TV—even 4K
Everything you need to know to figure out device support between newer and older devices, and setting it up with Windows or Android devices.Updated
How to stream media from your PC to your HDTV over Wi-Fi
Do you want to stream TV and movies from your PC to your TV? Here's our PC-to-TV media streaming guide.
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How to download YouTube videos: 4 things you need to know
There's a reason why it's hard to find out how to download YouTube videos. Here are the legal ins and outs.
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How to search Google: 10 advanced tips and tricks
Google's search powers are far and wide. Here are some hidden tricks that will help you find what you need faster.
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How to launch Chrome faster with Native Lazy Tabs
If you have Chrome set to start with all your previous tabs, the browser's startup time can be slow. The extension Native Lazy Tabs can fix that.
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How to delete your Google data
Google collects a lot of personal data about you, but you can delete it. Here's how.
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How to download your Google data
Google collects a lot of data from you, and you can see exactly what it has by downloading a copy for yourself. Here's how to use Google's Takeout Tool to get it.
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6 super YouTube tricks for Android and iOS
The YouTube app has added support for immersive VR videos, private viewing, and even saving videos for offline viewing (via YouTube Red).
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How to unsend Gmail messages with the Undo Send feature
Accidentally send a dirty joke to your boss instead of your bestie? Here's how to bring it back.
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4 Google Translate features you’ll use every day
Use these tips to translate documents, build a personal phrasebook, and even improve your own English.
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How to add video to Google Slides for a more powerful presentation
It's easy to add video to Google Slides, so why wouldn't you give your presentation that extra boost?
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How to watch Netflix offline on your PC
The Netflix app for Windows 10 now supports offline viewing.Hassle-Free PC
How to use the Skype Chrome extension to quickly add Skype call links to calendar entries
The Skype extension for Chrome lets you add call links to your calendar entries on Google and Outlook.com.
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How to connect your PC or laptop to any TV
Given a relatively recent PC or laptop, you can connect it to just about any TV with an input.Hassle-Free PC
Quickly scan your Gmail inbox with website favicons
Gmail Sender Icons is a handy Chrome extension that puts each sender's website favicon in the subject line.Updated
Chromebook power tips: How to work smarter online and offline
Bet you don’t know everything Chrome OS can do. Here’s what it offers, from keyboard shortcuts to Chromecast capers—and a surprising amount of offline productivity.Updated
How to set up your new Chromebook the right way
Follow these tricks for getting yourself up and running with the right apps, settings, and offline tools.How-To
How to replace 5 major Yahoo services and delete your Yahoo account
Yahoo users have 1 billion more reasons to switch another major hack. Here's how to replace major Yahoo services with rivals and delete your Yahoo account.Hassle-Free PC
How to turn off autoplay on Netflix kids’ profiles
It's not an intuitive process, but it is possible to stop auto-playback on kids profiles in Netflix.Max Productivity
4 great apps for tackling your to-do lists
With scheduling, reminders, and other features, these apps make crossing tasks off a list even more satisfying.Hassle-Free PC
A new Chrome feature automatically mutes multiple tabs
An experimental new Chrome feature lets you focus on one noisy tab at a time.Hassle-Free PC
Min Vid Test Pilot experiment gives Firefox a YouTube picture-in-picture mode
Min Vid for Firefox puts your YouTube videos in a mini-player that runs on your desktop.Hassle-Free PC
This Chrome extension mutes all tabs unless you whitelist them
Silent Site Sound Blocker lets you control which sites can shout at you. Here's how.Hassle-Free PC
How to use ‘Training for Google Apps’ as your personal tech support
Google has a helpful Chrome extension that shows you how to use each of Google's online services.Max Productivity
Tab tamers: Essential Chrome extensions for cleaning up browser clutter
Working with too many tabs can slow down you and your PC. Manage your multitasking with these add-ons.
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How to organize your Gmail using multiple inboxes
Let this Gmail Labs feature auto-sort your most important messages.Max Productivity
3 tricks for making your Google Slides presentation more eye-catching
Google Slides features easy-to-use tools for enhancing text and images.Answer Line
Stop videos from autoplaying in your browser
When you go to a website to read an article, you want to read the article, not listen to a video.
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Another 4 Gmail Labs features for a more productive inbox
Google's incubator for experimental features offers up ways to prevent phishing scams, add extra inboxes, and more.
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5 ways to search Gmail that everyone should know about
Use Gmail's advanced search operators to find anything in your inbox.Hassle-Free PC
How to bring picture-in-picture mode to YouTube on your PC
A handy Chrome extension lets you continue watching a video while checking out the rest of YouTube within the same tab.
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5 Chrome extensions that fill Gmail’s gaps
Encrypt messages, learn keyboard shortcuts as you go, and more, with these Chrome add-ons.Hassle-Free PC
How to use Google Keep’s new labels and Chrome extension
Keep has some new features that make Google's note-taking app easier to use on your PC.
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5 Gmail hacks that help you master your messages
Make Gmail better by turning emails into to-dos, tuning out distracting conversations, and more.Smart Mobile Tricks
10 tips for getting started with iMovie for iOS
Splice together your iPhone & iPad videos with slick-looking transitions, add titles, lay down custom soundtracks, and more.Max Productivity
5 of the best Google apps for iOS, and how to use them
Not all Google geeks use Android. Bring popular productivity tools to your iPhone or iPad with these native versions of your favorite apps.Max Productivity
5 Chrome extensions that reduce distraction while you work
These Chrome add-ons help eliminate distractions and boost your productivity.Answer Line
3 ways to make it easier to search for photos on your PC
You probably have thousands of photos in your PC. Use folders, tags, and handy utilities to sift through them in reasonable time.Answer Line
Here’s how to sync Google Earth placemarks on multiple computers
Save Google Earth Places on one PC and you won't find them on another one, unless you know the trick.
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5 hacks for getting more out of Gmail
Easily unsubscribe to bulk emails, manage an inactive account and more with these tips.How-To
How to try Mozilla’s mobile Firefox OS preview on your Android device, no deep-level tech tricks required
Mozilla is playing the part of Trojan horse to get people to try out Firefox OS.Updated
8 nifty Chromecast tricks for Android and iOS users
Controlling your new Chromecast also goes beyond the Chromecast app itself. There are dozens of Android and iOS apps that'll work hand-in-hand with Chromecast. All you need to know is which button to tap. Learn how to find videos with your voice, "cast" your screen to your TV, share your Chromecast with guests, and more.
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How to make Cortana search with Google instead of Bing in Windows 10
Windows 10's Cortana uses Bing for web searches by default with no official option to change it, but there are ways to get Cortana to embrace Google.Max Productivity
4 ways to make Evernote smarter and safer
These pro tips cover checklists, IFTTT hacks, and other productivity boosters.Answer Line
How to share a video privately on YouTube or Vimeo
You can control who has access to your video (but you can't control who's sitting next to them while they watch it).Updated