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Threads is ripping Twitter apart and taking over as one of the fastest social apps to gain popularity. As it’s so new, there are a lot of features that might not be so obvious. Here are just a few we’ve found during the initial launch, including muting people and quickly following other Threads users.

Threads – an attempt by Meta to emulate what Twitter had going for it – has officially launched. That means there’s a whole new set of notifications to tame and manage. And considering how complex Threads is turning out to be, that’s a must.

Google Chrome takes the pain out of remembering passwords for each site you visit simply by saving credentials for you. Now, Google’s password manager in Chrome allows users to create notes for each of these saved passwords to add a layer of personalization. Here’s how you can do that.

Depending on your preference, you might be one to want the taskbar to stay visible at all times on your Pixel Tablet or Fold. If that’s the case, there’s an easy trick to setting up a static taskbar.

Since Google I/O 2023, the push for AI in Google’s many different applications has been huge. One result of that finds itself in Google Messages, where you can let AI write a text for you. Here’s how.

When the Pixel Tablet isn’t being used as a tablet, it can be connected to a speaker dock that essentially turns it into a Nest Hub. Rather than buying a second Pixel Tablet dock to set it up with Hub Mode in multiple places, you can use a standard charger. Here’s how.

Having dual screens, the TicWatch Pro 5 has quite the trick up its sleeve. With something called Essential mode, the TicWatch Pro 5 can last for weeks on end, using up only minimal power. Here’s how it works.

We often take for granted how much Google Maps has to offer beyond getting us where we need to go. The app – quite literally – has layers to it. This guide will break down each layer in the app and what it does, so you can use Google Maps to do things like see traffic, transit options, and even nearby air quality.

In Samsung’s new beta take on Wear OS 4, the Galaxy Watch gains Universal Gestures, which let you control your watch without touching the screen. Here’s a first look at how the new tool works.

Samsung is finally rolling out One UI Watch 5 beta after a delay that moved it up a bit. Now that the program is live, Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 users can sign up to get started with Samsung’s latest watch OS. Here’s how to sign up.

Apple is seeing high praise for bringing a new landscape version of always-on display, which is meant to showcase a Google Home or Alexa-type set of widgets and info. While the hype for this is running high, it’s worth mentioning that Samsung Galaxy phones have had this “StandBy mode” ability for a while now. Here’s how to use it.

Rather than pushing traditional passwords for account security, Google has been spearheading a new method that utilizes passkey. Passkeys are meant to be much more secure than conventional methods. So how do you set them up? This guide will help you create Google passkeys for compatible devices and manage existing ones.

For some users, Google has completely overhauled Search with AI, pushing what it calls the “Search Generative Experience.” While the experience is limited, some users have the option to turn it on now. Here’s how to turn on Search Generative Experience – SGE – and Google with AI.