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Google’s New Chrome Extension Alerts You If Your Passwords Have Been Leaked

Source: Cameron Summerson, HowToGeek.com, February 5, 2019 We’ve reached a point where new data breaches are announced on what seems like a weekly basis. It’s almost impossible to keep up with all the breaches and your password situation, but a new Chrome extension from Google is here to help. The extension, simply called Password Checkup, monitors your… Continue reading Google’s New Chrome Extension Alerts You If Your Passwords Have Been Leaked

Why It’s Not a Big Deal That Google (and Facebook) Knows A Lot About You

Source: Cameron Summerson, HowToGeek.com, May 29, 2018 You’ve heard the rhetoric: Google (or Facebook) knows too much about me! But it’s really not that big of a deal. Your data is safe, it’s not really about “you” anyway, and nothing is being sold. The current narrative is that tech companies knowing too much about you is bad. But… Continue reading Why It’s Not a Big Deal That Google (and Facebook) Knows A Lot About You

How To Change Your Gmail or Google Password

Source: Brady Gavin, HowToGeek.com, May 24, 2018 Do you suspect that your Google account might have been compromised, or maybe you’ve decided that using “password” might not be the safest way to secure your account? Whatever your reasons, changing your password is a simple and painless procedure. First, head over to the Google home page, and then… Continue reading How To Change Your Gmail or Google Password

Not Getting Android OS Updates? Here’s How Google Is Updating Your Device Anyway

Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, March 1, 2018 Android updates are a still a point of contention among die-hard fans, because most manufacturers don’t keep updated with the latest offerings from Google. But just because your phone isn’t getting full OS updates doesn’t mean it’s totally out of date. While some major features still require full version updates,… Continue reading Not Getting Android OS Updates? Here’s How Google Is Updating Your Device Anyway

GOOGLE’S ‘ADVANCED PROTECTION’ LOCKS DOWN ACCOUNTS LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Source: Andy Greenberg, Wired.com, October 17, 2017 WHEN IT COMES to the eternal tradeoff between digital security and convenience, most tech firms focus their efforts on the vast majority of people who choose a painless user experience over a paranoid one. But Google is adding a set of features specifically targeted at those who prefer the… Continue reading GOOGLE’S ‘ADVANCED PROTECTION’ LOCKS DOWN ACCOUNTS LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Google just redesigned Gmail for iPhone and made it way faster

By Chris Welch, TheVerge.com, November 8, 2016 And now you can Undo Send This morning, Google released a redesigned Gmail app for iPhone with performance that’s gotten “a lot faster” in the company’s own words. The “fresh new look” includes sleeker transitions that result in Gmail suddenly feeling way more like a proper app and… Continue reading Google just redesigned Gmail for iPhone and made it way faster

Google Jamboard Is a Huge 4K Screen You Can Scribble On

By Tim Moynihan, Wired.com, October 25, 2016 GOOGLE IS OFF to a solid start with the “we make hardware now” thing. The Pixel phone is great, Google Home and Google Wi-Fi look promising, and Chromecast is already really popular. Now comes Jamboard, a modern spin on an old-school tool: the whiteboard. The 55-inch 4K touchscreen is the… Continue reading Google Jamboard Is a Huge 4K Screen You Can Scribble On

Smartphone camera shootout: Google Pixel takes on the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

By Sean O’Kane, TheVerge.com, October 18, 2016 To put Google’s claims to the test, we decided to see how the camera stacks up against the current leaders in the field: the Galaxy S7 and the new iPhone 7. When Google announced the Pixel a few weeks ago, the company sounded extremely confident in the phone’s… Continue reading Smartphone camera shootout: Google Pixel takes on the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

How Google Flights could help you avoid overpaying for your next flight

By Nicole Bogart, Global News, October 18, 2016 Google might be able to help you avoid overpaying for your next flight. Booking a flight is arguably one of the most stressful parts of planning a trip, thanks to fluctuating prices that tend to spike just before you’re about to book. But a new Google feature… Continue reading How Google Flights could help you avoid overpaying for your next flight

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