How to add or remove an app from the Google Play Family Library
Google Play’s new Family Library makes it pretty easy to share all the apps, games, and other content you’ve bought with other family members. But sometimes there might be an app that you would...
View ArticleHow to change the home screen launcher on Android
Personalization is at the heart of Android. You’re not stuck with the same grid of app icons that came with your phone or tablet.Changing up your home screen launcher is a relatively simple method to...
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How to use two Chrome tabs in split screen mode with Android Nougat
One of the best features to arrive with Android Nougat is split-screen mode. But what you may have overlooked is that you can also split two Chrome tabs up as well. So just like on your PC, you can...
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How to change your phone's name in the Google Play Store
One of the many strengths of the Google Play Store is that you can download apps and manage purchases right from your web browser.When you go to download an app from Google Play on the web, clicking...
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How to remove a phone, tablet, or PC from accessing your Google account
Upgrading your smartphone is a regular habit for many, which makes securing your Google account all the more critical. The consolidated account tools that Google offers can help you keep track of...
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How to navigate the memory manager in Android Nougat
Android offers a convenient place for you to find out just exactly which apps have gone rogue and may be draining too many system resources.If you’re running Android Nougat (the following examples...
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How to add, remove, and manage accounts on your Android phone
Everyone who owns an Android phone has a Google account, but there are lots of other apps on our phones that all require their own login credentials. The longer you have your phone the more they can...
View ArticleHow to manage your Google Account on your Android phone
Your Google account is the lifeblood of your Android phone. From email to photos, payments, and, of course, apps, your Gmail account is the key to making your phone hum, no matter what you’re using it...
View ArticleHow to share your Android phone's connection with Wi-Fi hotspot
Your Android phone is always connected to the Internet, but you might not know that your other devices can take advantage of it, too. If you’re traveling with a tablet or a laptop that only has a...
View ArticleHow to add custom ringtones to your Android phone
When you decided to go with Android, customization was probably at the top of the list. Many longtime Android devotees swear by the ability to change up every element of how their phone works. So...
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How to install the latest Android O beta on your Nexus or Pixel phone
Google is constantly at work perfecting the latest version of Android, but you might not know that you can help test it out. Before any new version of Android is released, whether it’s a full new...
View ArticleHow to take a screenshot on any Android phone
Every Android phone is different, and so is taking screenshots with them. Even though Android 4 introduced simple screenshots for all with the handy power-and-volume-down-key combo, nailing it can...
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How to fill out and sign digital documents on Android
You’re out with friends and then it hits you: Those loan documents you’ve been waiting to sign finally arrive in your email. And they’re due today!You don’t have to run back home or to the office to...
View ArticleHow to send all calls from specific contacts to voicemail
There’s bound to be that certain someone that you’d just rather not talk to. But blocking their call may not be the best option, as it could be a co-worker or family member that you’ll want to speak...
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How to turn on 'Ok Google' detection
All of those nifty Google voice commands are one of the major strengths of using an Android phone. But they’re even more powerful if you enable “Ok Google” detection from any screen. This means...
View ArticleHow to assign a nickname to your Android contacts
A relationship status isn’t just for your social network. If you train Google who your wife, daughter, boyfriend, or boss is then a call or text is just one casual voice command away.You’ll be able to...
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How to set up Android Pay on your Android phone
You’ve seen people whip out their phone at the cash register and decided it’s finally time to give this a go.Getting started with Android Pay is relatively straightforward, but there are a few...
View ArticleHow to find out if you have the latest Android security patch
Google has done some serious work of late to be more transparent about its ongoing effort to secure Android.One practical, visible measure that you can check yourself is the Android security level on...
View ArticleHow to set up two-factor authentication on your Google account
Updated 06/21/16: Includes more recent and accurate images, as well as information about Google's new on-phone prompt.You don’t have to possess a stash of nude selfies in your Google account to know...
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How to find out everything Google knows about you in the new My Activity...
Google recently launched a new dashboard that presents all the key data it collects from you in one easy-to-find interface. The upside for you is that it provides a lot more control and transparency...
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