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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.

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How to switch back to taskbar widgets on the Android Auto redesign

Andrew Romero Nov 21 2022 - 11:00 am PT

Android Auto’s new beta comes with some new tricks up its sleeve, including a new taskbar redesign. Well, what if you don’t really want the new look? This guide will take you through switching back to having media control and Maps taskbar widgets on your Android Auto device.

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Safety Check on Google Pixel can share your location in dangerous situations; here’s how to use it

Andrew Romero Nov 9 2022 - 3:30 pm PT

Google’s safety suite on the Pixel series can legitimately be a lifesaver. One Pixel feature, “Safety Check,” keeps your friends and family updated on your whereabouts when you most need it. Here’s how it works.

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How to obtain your Stadia refund and see how much you’ll get

Andrew Romero Nov 9 2022 - 2:05 pm PT

Stadia is shutting down coming this January, and the cloud-gaming service is refunding almost every purchase you ever made. Here’s how to make sure you get your Stadia refund and see how much will be sent.

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How to import and edit your Pixel’s RAW photos with Adobe Lightroom

Andrew Romero Nov 9 2022 - 7:00 am PT

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With all three cameras on the Pixel 7 Pro and two main sensors on the Pixel 7, you’re bound to get some stunning shots. What makes them even better is a healthy amount of editing, based on your style. This guide will take you through exporting your RAW photos from your Pixel and importing them to Adobe Lightroom, whether on PC, Mac, or mobile.

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How to take RAW pictures on your Google Pixel

Andrew Romero Nov 8 2022 - 9:15 am PT

It’s no secret that Pixel phones – especially the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro – take downright fantastic photos. Of course, it’s always nice to have RAW images so you have a little more freedom in your editing process. This guide will take you through enabling RAW file picture capture on your Google Pixel.

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How to take a screenshot on your Fossil Wear OS 3 watch

Andrew Romero Nov 8 2022 - 7:32 am PT

Even on Wear OS, every watch out there has a different method of taking screenshots. With the Fossil Wear OS lineup, you need to use a proprietary app. This guide will take you through grabbing a screenshot on Fossil Wear OS devices.

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Pixel Watch Active Zone Minutes

Here’s how to check your ‘Active Zone Minutes’ on your Pixel Watch

Andrew Romero Nov 7 2022 - 2:30 pm PT

As far as fitness trackers go, the Pixel Watch performs relatively well. With Fitbit’s integrated tracking, one way to keep up with activity is by recording “Active Zone Minutes.” This guide will take you through what those are and how you can keep an eye on them throughout your day.

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Google Photos automatic Shared Albums: How to create and manage them for others

Andrew Romero Nov 4 2022 - 9:44 am PT

Sharing photos with others goes beyond sending them in messaging apps like Telegram. Google Photos Shared Albums do a great job of housing your favorite photos with friends and family – Google Photos can even add pictures of people automatically. Here’s how it works.

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How to play your favorite Android games on PC with Google Play Games

Andrew Romero Nov 4 2022 - 7:20 am PT

It seems a little limiting to only play your favorite Android games on your phone or tablet. Recently, Google opened the way for users to play those Android games on their PC. This guide will take you through getting started so you can start downloading Android games on to your computer.

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‘Quick phrases’ on your Pixel: How to turn them on and use them

Andrew Romero Nov 3 2022 - 12:36 pm PT

Google’s Pixel lineup has the goal of making your life just a little bit easier. This is evident with the dozens of smart features that have made their way to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 series. One favorite Pixel feature is called “quick phrases.” This guide will take you through exactly what they do.

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Google Home household routines: What they are and how to use them

Andrew Romero Nov 2 2022 - 4:05 pm PT

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Google Home is starting to undergo a big overhaul. One major change is the addition of “household” routines. So what are they, and how do they differ? This guide will take you through Google Home’s household routines and how you can start using them.

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Need to reset your Pixel Watch? Here’s how

Andrew Romero Nov 2 2022 - 1:04 pm PT

No wearable is immune to bugs or issues, and while we haven’t come across any major ones on the Pixel Watch, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. This guide will take you through resetting your Pixel Watch in a quick and painless process.

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How to take a screenshot on your Pixel Watch

Andrew Romero Nov 1 2022 - 4:00 pm PT

Believe it or not, there are countless reasons to take a screenshot on your smartwatch. This guide will take you through the process of taking a screenshot on your Pixel Watch using your phone.

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How to setup Google Home’s new device-triggered routines

Andrew Romero Nov 1 2022 - 12:18 pm PT

Over the next few months, Google Home is getting a full makeover, complete with new tools, functions, and more. One of these new tools is device triggers for routines. Here’s how they work.

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How to use Google Arts & Culture app’s new Halloween-themed Art Filters

Andrew Romero Oct 31 2022 - 12:37 pm PT

Google’s Arts & Culture app has added a little something new to the Art Filter feature – a set of new paintings to disguise yourself as in the AR selfie mode.

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How to turn on cough and snore detection on your Pixel 7

Andrew Romero Oct 31 2022 - 10:26 am PT

Cough and snore detection on Android is relatively new, brought to users with the launch of the Pixel 7 series. With that, you can easily see if you’re having breathing troubles during the night. Here’s how it works.

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Here’s how you can save battery life on your Pixel Watch

Andrew Romero Oct 26 2022 - 2:05 pm PT

The Pixel Watch has proven that it can make it a full day just as long as you stretch the battery pretty thin. This guide will take you through ways to save battery on your Pixel Watch so you can get as much use out of it as possible.

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Yes, you can use your Stadia Controller wired; here’s how

Andrew Romero Oct 25 2022 - 3:05 pm PT

Stadia is soon to go for good, leaving thousands of controllers out there without proper use. Fortunately, there is a way to keep using your Stadia Controller wired, as it’s highly regarded as one of the best controllers out there.

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Samsung rolls out One UI 5 ‘Maintenance Mode’ to keep your data safe during repair

Andrew Romero Oct 25 2022 - 8:25 am PT

Handing your phone off to be repaired can be a little anxiety-inducing, given that it contains your valuable info. Samsung has a new “Maintenance Mode” that keeps your data locked away so technicians can do their job without compromising your data.

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How to use Bedtime mode on your Pixel Watch properly, and how it works

Andrew Romero Oct 19 2022 - 8:06 am PT

The Pixel Watch follows the same recipe as many smartwatches and fitness trackers before it. One of its main features is sleep tracking powered by Fitbit. With that, there’s a setting called Bedtime mode. Here’s what you need to know about Bedtime mode on the Pixel Watch.

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How to install and use Google Home on your Pixel Watch or Galaxy Watch

Andrew Romero Oct 14 2022 - 11:15 am PT

Google’s Pixel Watch is meant to be one of the missing pieces to a complete ecosystem. Part of that ecosystem is Google Home, and the two work together quite nicely. Here’s how to access Google Home from your Pixel Watch or on any Wear OS 3 device, like the Galaxy Watch 5.

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Emergency SOS on the Pixel Watch: How to enable and use it

Andrew Romero Oct 14 2022 - 7:58 am PT

Just about every smartwatch has some sort of SOS feature now, though that’s far from a bad thing. The Pixel Watch’s Emergency SOS mode is easy to set up and use in a pinch. Here’s how it works.

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How to disable Fitbit step count reminders on the Pixel Watch

Kyle Bradshaw Oct 13 2022 - 11:17 am PT

By default, the Fitbit app on the Pixel Watch will remind (see: nag) you to get up and walk around every hour, but thankfully, you can easily disable these step count reminders — here’s how!

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Here’s where to watch the ‘Made by Google’ launch event

Andrew Romero Oct 6 2022 - 5:00 am PT

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This year, Google is slated to launch several new devices, including the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and several new Nest products. Here’s where you can watch the 2022 Made by Google event live and catch every release.

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