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Step-by-step guide to add drawings to notes in Google Keep
Google Keep, Google’s notes and lists app for Android and iOS, lets you add notes, lists, photos and voice memos while you are on the go. Everything is organized using color-coding, time and location-based reminders and labels, and you can access it all from your smartphone, tablet, computer or even an Android Wear smartwatch. Earlier ...
Ya Joe aims to give nerdy tech guys a fashion makeover
The majority of the time, the stereotypical apparel we have lodged in our minds when it comes to tech nerds consists of a rumpled, oversized shirt with some pens stuck in the top pocket. However, those images could be a thing of the past with the recent launch of a clothing line created specifically for ...
How to fix 5 common Android Marshmallow issues
Like most software updates, Google’s recently released Android 6.0 Marshmallow is not without its fair share of bugs and performance issues. Users can look forward to Google issuing Marshmallow updates to resolve the various issues identified by users and developers alike. Until then, we have you covered with a few fixes you can try for ...
How to improve location accuracy using Bluetooth on Android Marshmallow
If you have ever opened Google Maps only to have your phone endlessly search for GPS or prompt you to turn on Wi-Fi to improve accuracy, you’ll find this new Android 6.0 Marshmallow feature handy. A strong GPS signal depends on a variety of factors, including the number of GPS satellites overhead, signal strength, weather ...
Phone and app alerts driving you nuts? Personalize Do Not Disturb on Android Marshmallow for peace and quiet
With the earlier release of Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google introduced new notification management features like Priority Notifications and Downtime to help you silence just the right notifications at just the right times. You could, for example, turn off all notifications while you sleep at night or only allow important notifications through. With the new Android ...
8 Android Marshmallow tips and tricks you can show off to your friends
Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the latest iteration of Google’s popular mobile operating system, has some cool new features. But it’s the hidden tips and tricks that often let us really get the hang of a new thing and make it our own. This roundup of eight Android Marshmallow tips and tricks will let you enjoy your ...
How to find and use Android Marshmallow’s secret file manager
Android lacks a native file manager to organize and find things like saved screenshots, PDF documents, videos, and what not quickly and easily. As a result, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of third-party file manager (also called file explorer) apps for Android on the Google Play store to choose from. If you are the ...
Android tips and tricks: How to remotely erase data on a stolen Android smartphone
Let’s face it, smartphones have become an integral part of daily life and we all keep lots of personal and even sensitive information on these easily misplaced devices. Losing – or having your smartphone stolen – is a panic-inducing event. Luckily there’s tech that can help you recover your precious phone or, in case it’s ...
Chrome for iOS update simplifies multitasking and online shopping
Google has updated Chrome for iOS with two new features that will allow you to multitask on your iPad (iOS 9 only) and save time when filling out forms online. Multitasking just got easier It’s unlikely that when you are browsing the web you are only focused on one thing. Often we are jumping between ...
Track your workout with Runkeeper for Apple Watch: No iPhone required
Carrying your iPhone with you when you are out on a run can be annoying and not always convenient. With the latest update to the popular Runkeeper app, you can now leave your phone at home, as long as you have an Apple Watch. Using your Apple Watch, you can easily track your workout on ...