How to Watch Google I/O 2022 (and What to Expect)
It’s that time of year again: Google is ready to make some announcements, and what better way to do so than using its famous Google I/O platform. The conference is…
Update Chrome Immediately to Patch These Security Vulnerabilities
Photo: monticello (Shutterstock) It’s been less than two weeks, and we’re already talking about another critical Chrome update. To be honest, though, good on Google for staying on top of…
Stop This Google Messages Bug From Draining Your Android’s Battery
Photo: Tada Images (Shutterstock) If you use Google Messages on Android, it might be silently stealing away battery life from your phone. And while Google has fixed the issue, the…
How to Turn an Older Mac or PC into a Chromebook
Photo: Konstantin Savusia (Shutterstock) Before you take your sluggish old computer down to the e-waste disposal site, try bringing it back to usefulness by installing a Chrome operating system. Google…
40 of Our Best Android Hacks of 2021
Caller ID used to be a phone perk; with cell phones, and now smartphones, however, caller ID is a basic part of the package. That said, in order for caller…
You Need to Make Sure You’re Running Chrome 96
Photo: monticello (Shutterstock) Attention, internet: The new update to Google Chrome is out. Chrome 96 (full name 96.0.4664.45—catchy) is rolling out to all of our Google browsers this week. With…
You Need to Stop Chrome From Sharing Your Motion Data on Android
Photo: dennizn (Shutterstock) At this point, the statement “Google is creepy with your data” isn’t a shocking one. We know that Google and companies like it compromise our privacy and…
Why You Shouldn’t Let Android 12 Auto-Change Your Wallpaper
Photo: Chikena (Shutterstock) With major software updates, developers add new wallpaper choices for users to try, while entire forums online are dedicated to creating and sharing the best-looking images for…
How to Sideload Android Apps on Windows 11
Windows 11 can run Android apps as if they’re native PC software, but only a handful are officially supported at the time of this writing. However, there’s a way to…
How to Stop Your Android and Its Apps From Tracking Your Location
Photo: TY Lim (Shutterstock) Much to the chagrin of big tech companies, nobody wants their smartphones to spy on them. By default, however, our mobile devices track our every move—and…