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YouTube Adds 5-Second Delay to Punish Ad Blockers in All Browsers

The 5-second delay is not exclusive to Firefox users, says Google.

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How to Hide Alcohol and Gambling Ads on YouTube

Tired of seeing ads for beer and sports betting?

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How to Find Latitude and Longitude Coordinates Using Google Maps

Useful if the location doesn't have a street address.

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How to Change Google Maps' Scale from Miles to Kilometers

If you want to change Google Maps scale units from miles to kilometers (and back again), here's what you'll need to do.

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Don't Install an Android VPN if It Doesn't Have This Badge

Google Play now shows a prominent badge for independently audited VPNs.

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How to Back Up and Restore Android Using Google One

Google One can make backing up or restoring your Android phone far less painful.

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How to Turn on Dark Mode in Google Docs

Dark mode is available almost everywhere, including Google Docs.

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How to Start Google Maps in Satellite View

Tired of switching to Satellite View in Google Maps all the time?

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How to Add Captions to Images in Google Docs

Don’t let the lack of a caption feature in Google Docs stop you from labeling your pictures.

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How to Use Google Lens on the iPhone

Google Lens isn't restricted

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iPhone & iPad
How to Find Your Location History on iPhone or iPad

Trying to remember where you went for lunch last Friday?

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9 Easy Smart Home Upgrades to Make Your Home Smarter

You don't have to throw out your old appliances to access better controls and connectivity.

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How to Leave a Google Review

Share your opinions with everyone using Google Maps.

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How to Recover Your Forgotten Gmail Password

Forgot your Gmail password?

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How to Turn off the Google Assistant Power Button on Android

Don't like Android Assistant shortcut? Disable it.

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How to Find Archived Emails in Gmail

Archiving emails in Gmail allows you to hide older emails from view, rather than permanently deleting them. Here's how to find them afterward.

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How to Calibrate the Compass on Android to Improve Device Location Accuracy

Calibrating your Android compass can help improve your location accuracy in Google Maps.

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All Cars Compatible With Android Auto as of August 2023

Looking for a car with Android Auto?

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How to Force Restart an Android Phone When It's Not Responding

Force your Android phone to play nice.

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