How to track your kid’s digital footprint with Google Family Link
Google Family Link lets you manage your child's device, set limits on screen time, block certain types of content, decide which apps can be installed, and more.
How to add a signature in Gmail
Adding a signature in Gmail may seem tricky at first, but it's more than doable, especially with the right guidance. Here's how to do it in the app or the site.
The best Android Auto head units
There are more aftermarket Android Auto head units on the market than ever before, and we've picked the three that can match the needs of almost any buyer.
How to use Google Meet
Google Meet provides videoconferencing for up to 100 participants at no cost. Here’s how to create your own Google Meet or join an existing one with ease.
How to use Google Drive
Google Drive has become the go-to suite for those looking to work online and store documents in the cloud. Check out our comprehensive set of tips and tricks.
How to get Google Earth Pro for free
Despite its name, Google Earth Pro is free to download and use. Here's how to install the free desktop app and make use of the advanced 3D-mapping software.
These are the most common Pixelbook problems, and how to fix them
Having Pixelbook problems? Can't access the Play Store or Google Assistant? Look no further. These are the most common Pixelbook problems, and how to fix them.
The second Android 12 Developer Preview brings more privacy controls and tweaks
Google has launched the second Android 12 Developer Preview, which brings with it better privacy controls, picture-in-picture controls, and more.
How to enable and disable notifications in the Chrome browser
Notifications can be handy, but they can also be annoying at times. Here's how to manage notifications in Chrome with less stress, or get rid of them entirely.
What is Android Auto?
Millions of drivers use Android Auto, either because they find their car's infotainment system confusing or because they want a more smartphone-like interface.
The best Google Hangouts tips and tricks everyone should know
Videoconferencing isn't limited to corporate conference rooms anymore. Even those at home can become pros at videoconferencing using these simple tips.
The best new Chromebook features that Google just announced
ChromeOS is getting a big set of features including Phone Hub to bring Android phones closer to Chrome OS, as well as a new built-in screen recorder.
The best Chromebook tips and tricks
Chromebooks are less web-ish thanks to Android, but there's still a learning curve coming from Windows and MacOS. Here are the best Chromebook tips and tricks.
The best Android 10 tips and tricks
Android 10 is the peak of Google's software, and it's an excellent mobile operating system. Here are the best tips and tricks to get the most out of Android.
Want to join the Android Army? Here are all the cars with Android Auto
Android Auto is an excellent alternative to your car's infotainment system. It's normally easier to use because it offers a familiar, smartphone-like interface.
Google’s March Feature Drop for Pixels brings a small slate of niche additions
Google's quarterly Feature Drop for Pixel is usually something to get excited about. For March, a lot of people will be let down by a slate of niche additions.
How to use Nearby Share on Android devices
Google's Nearby Share wirelessly transmits files from one Android device to another, like Apple's AirDrop. Here's how to set up and use it, even on Chromebooks.
Google just added 6 great features to Android, from security to accessibility
Google has announced the addition of a series of new features to Android, including updates to Google Maps, Android Auto, and the Messages app.
I installed the Android 12 Developer Preview. It wasn’t worth it
Android 12 is here in the shape of an easily installed Developer Preview. Is it worth installing out of curiosity? I decided it was, and discovered it wasn't.
Google has an ingenious plan to kill cookies — but there’s one big drawback
Cookies are a privacy nightmare for all of us, but Google's plan to eradicate them could cause just as many problems as it solves.
The most interesting changes we’ve found in Android 12
The first Android 12 developer preview is here, offering a number of new features and tweaks. Here are the best changes on offer in the preview.
Here’s what Google has in store for us with Android 12
Google's already hard at work on Android 12, and while it isn't going to release in full until late this year, we have our first look at new features today.
My phone’s power button always worked one way, and now it’s a confusing mess
Once, the power button on a smartphone turned the phone on and off, but an annoying trend is seeing the button repurposed for different duties.
How to reset a Google Chromecast
Resetting your Chromecast is a relatively straightforward process, but the steps vary based on the model you own. In this guide, we explain how to reset each.
Pixelbook Go vs. Pixelbook: How Google’s two Chromebooks compare
As the Pixelbook rides off into the sunset, Google's Pixelbook Go serves as its current champion. Which one is right for you? We take a look in this comparison.
Pixelbook vs. MacBook Pro
In this Pixelbook vs. MacBook Pro battle, we compared these two premium laptops in terms of design and performance so you can make the best purchasing decision.
Contact-tracing apps were the biggest tech failure of the COVID-19 pandemic
The contact-tracing system deployed by Google and Apple that was aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 has been a complete failure.
The best Google Pixel 5 cases and covers
The Google Pixel 5 is one of the best Android smartphones you can buy right now. Keep it safe on your adventures with one of the best Google Pixel 5 cases.
Common Google Stadia problems and how to fix them
Game streaming is dependent on a lot of factors, but there are specific problems with Google Stadia that you can solve by following the steps in this guide.
Bold look for Android 12 leaked with new colors, widgets, and notifications
A leak may have given us our first look at Android 12, Google's next version of its mobile OS, complete with new colors, updated notifications, and new widgets.
Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires
Google is already testing drone delivery services via its Wing unit, but now the company is considering using the same technology for fighting fires.
Game over: Google to shutter its in-house Stadia game development studio
Google has announced it is shuttering its internal game development studio for Stadia, the company’s cloud-based gaming platform.
Hitman 3’s best feature is only available on Google Stadia
The Hitman trilogy is all about replaying its levels, and Stadia gives you a way to do so that no other version of the game can, and players need to know.
Google parent firm pops Loon balloon internet project
Alphabet is ending its Loon initiative that used high-altitude internet balloons to provide connectivity to unconnected or under-connected communities.