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A collection of tutorials, tips, and tricks from the 9to5Google team helping you fix and get the most out of Android, Google Assistant, Chromebooks, Android TV, and more.
A collection of tutorials, tips, and tricks from the 9to5Google team helping you fix and get the most out of Android, Google Assistant, Chromebooks, Android TV, and more.
As an advanced language model, Google’s Bard is trained to receive prompts and reply back in a human-like manner. Beyond the conversational aspect, there are a few features that make Bard what it is, and you should know how to use them. Here’s how you can use Bard to its full potential, including exporting your responses and even deleting your history.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s ThinkPhone has flown under the radar for a lot of users, though it is, in many respects, a great phone. One main feature is the iconic Red Key button, which has a few tricks up its sleeves. Here’s how to use it.
Expand Expanding CloseAs simple as Nearby Share is for Windows, the tool has a couple of hidden features. One of which is the ability to copy and paste text or links in Nearby Share to send to your Android devices from a PC, or vice versa.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home’s Automation function brings a lot to the smart home. Automated routines can initiate on their own and can add a layer to your home’s automation. Here’s how to use Google Home’s Automation Routines.
Expand Expanding CloseIt was inevitable that AI would start moving beyond the basic language model chatbot into something more useful for the average user. With Google’s new Duet AI in Labs, Google Docs has a “Write for me” feature that takes the heavy lifting out of drafting a document. Here’s how to use it.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home is built around the household, no matter how many members that entails. Home members can access lights, cameras, and even personal results in Google Assistant, all by having access to a shared household. Here’s how to add people.
Expand Expanding CloseWith a new Google Home app rolling out to the public, one of the first thing that needs some attention is the new “Favorites” page. This guide will take you through how to reorder and edit what sits in that section.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s that time again when Google announces tons of new updates both in hardware and software. As with last year’s event, Google I/O 2023 will be held live in Mountain View, CA, though you can catch it online from wherever you are. Here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseRight after switching carriers or getting a new SIM, whether eSIM or otherwise, you might need a refresher on your brand-new number. This quick guide will go through how you can find your phone number on most Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseIf you’ve been using Google Home for quite a while, there’s a chance that you’ve added and since thrown away a couple of compatible products such as old speakers. This guide will take you through an easy way to rid Google Home of those old devices to clean up the list.
Expand Expanding CloseModern phones have extremely reliable batteries, but it’s still a good idea to check in and see how your’s is doing every once in a while. This guide will show you how to check your Galaxy phone’s overall battery health.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Authenticator is pushing synced 2FA codes across your Google Account, though that approach raises some security concerns. Here’s how to use Google Authenticator offline and turn off syncing to your Google Account.
Expand Expanding CloseFor a long time, Chrome has had an issue with bookmark ghosting, which is what happens when deleted bookmarks are reinstated after Chrome syncs with a secondary device. If you’re having an issue with bookmarks reappearing after you’ve deleted them, this guide will take you through how to get rid of them for good.
Expand Expanding CloseOne of the best things about Google Photos is the robust search feature. Consequently, searching for and finding images of yourself is incredibly easy – here’s how.
Expand Expanding CloseAs basic as a tool it is, Nearby Share on Windows has proven to be an effective, fast, and reliable way to share files and images between your PC and Android device. In this guide, we’ll go over a simple way you can stop Nearby Share from opening on startup.
Expand Expanding CloseIn the latest One UI update for Samsung devices, the Galaxy Watch 4 and 5 see a pretty useful little feature. Based on what mode your paired Samsung phone is in, the Galaxy Watch can take on predetermined watch faces, giving each and every mode a unique feel.
Expand Expanding CloseDepending on how good you are at keeping up with emails, there’s a chance your inbox is filled with both important and inconsequential emails from any number of senders. Knowing how to target your search can help you narrow down that unread list and recall messages from years ago. Here’s how you can utilize the search bar in Gmail on your phone.
Expand Expanding ClosePrivacy is a heavy-handed topic, and for a good reason. When it comes to your Google Account, though there might be no obvious risks to certain data being saved within that ecosystem, you still might want to take a look at what is being stored. Here’s how to check your Google Account activity and delete or turn off saved history.
Expand Expanding CloseIf you pre-ordered a Pixel Watch during the launch event six months ago, odds are that you’re coming up on your free Fitbit Premium trial offered as a purchase bonus. Here’s how to cancel Fitbit Premium if you’re not entirely sure you want to pay for the service.
Expand Expanding CloseWith the rollout of Android’s March Pixel Feature Drop, Google incorporated a new feature that sync’s your Nest Hub timers across devices with the same account. While useful in some cases, it can be a bit annoying if you’re not the one setting timers. Here’s how to turn Cross Device Timers off in At a Glance on your Google Pixel.
Expand Expanding CloseOne of the best features that only ever gets turned on as a kind of insurance is notification history. On Samsung Galaxy devices with One UI 5, notification history can be a saving grace for missed alerts. Here’s how to turn it on.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Assistant routines can be extremely helpful throughout your day, though sometimes, those routines can slip through the cracks and you find that one is starting without any interaction with your Google Assistant devices, such as a Nest Hub. This guide will take you through how you can check for mystery active Google Assistant routines in your smart home that you might want to disable.
Expand Expanding CloseAnnounced back at CES 2022, Nearby Share for Windows has finally made its way to the PC. In its beta form, the Android utility is simple, effective, and a piece of cake to install. Here’s how to add and use Nearby Share on your Windows PC.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Watch has quickly become one of the most well-received Wear OS watches on the market. Of course, things don’t always go smoothly and the device might need a simple restart or shutdown. Keep reading to find out how to easily and quickly power off or restart your Pixel Watch.
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