Month: April 2023

How to Track and Find an Android Phone

Google’s built-in “Find My Device” service can be accessed from a browser by going to google.com/android/find. Any Android device that was signed into with a Google account will appear, no setup required. With so much personal stuff on our phones, losing one feels disastrous. What can …

Google Chrome Is Getting Faster

Google Chrome receives constant updates with new features and capabilities, and earlier this month, Chrome 112 started rolling out. Google has now detailed some of the performance improvements in that release. Chrome 112 includes new optimizations for several JavaScript functions, such as toString() and join(), that …

This New Google TV Streaming Device Costs Just $20

The best streaming devices are in a never-ending race to the bottom. Walmart just introduced its new Google TV 4K streaming box, coming at just under $20. Walmart has been selling Android TV and Google TV streaming devices under its “onn.” brand for a few years …

Microsoft Outlook Is Adding a Splash of Personalization

Microsoft is working on an all-new Outlook for Windows, based on the Outlook.com web app. Now there’s a new personalization feature coming to both versions that takes inspiration from the now-abandoned Windows 10 Mail app. The official Microsoft 365 Roadmap has been updated with a listing …

How to Manage Files and Use the Android File System

Android devices include a built-in file manager typically called “My Files” or just “Files.” It can be used to access downloads and unzip files. There are many third-part file manager apps available in the Play Store. One of Android’s best features is its file system and …

HBO Max Gets a New Name on May 23rd

Shortly after its massive merger, Warner Bros Discovery suggested that it would combine its HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming services. These platforms won’t merge; Discovery+ will continue doing its own thing. But HBO Max is getting an overhaul, and it will go by the name “Max” …