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A collection of tutorials, tips, and tricks from the NewGeekGuide 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 NewGeekGuide team helping you fix and get the most out of Android, Google Assistant, Chromebooks, Android TV, and more.
With 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.
Expand Expanding CloseStorage as a whole throughout Google’s Android ecosystem flows much better in recent years. Google Photos, for instance, has a couple of dedicated tools that will do the heavy lifting and delete safely backed-up images from local storage, freeing up precious space. Here’s how to use them.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Recorder app for Pixel is quite the productivity app. The feature set goes well beyond what other recording apps offer, which is a good thing but also makes it more complicated. This guide will go through how to use the app, including using speaker labels, backing up recordings through your Google Account, and even searching through your memos.
Expand Expanding CloseIn recent Android versions, safety and privacy have been forefront in the majority of changes made, though are still ways that others can see your Android device’s location without acting in a malicious way. This guide will bring you through several location-sharing features and how to configure or disable them entirely, letting you take control of who can see your Android phone’s location.
Expand Expanding CloseAlways-on display has become a staple of devices with OLED screens due to the limited resources it takes up, all while providing vital information when the phone isn’t active. Unlike a lot of other devices, the Galaxy S23 allows users to customize the AOD and its elements. Here’s how to customize the Galaxy S23’s always-on display.
Expand Expanding CloseRecently, we saw fall detection finally come to Google’s Pixel Watch after five months on the market. Its competitor, the Galaxy Watch 5 series, has had fall detection since its launch, though it isn’t enabled by default. Here’s how to enable fall detection on the Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseFind my Phone is a fantastic tool in your arsenal, though it’s worthless if it isn’t enabled on your devices. The Fitbit Sense 2 is one such device that doesn’t have the feature turned on by default. Here’s how to turn on and enable Find my Phone on your Fitbit Sense 2.
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