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How I use Google Maps to time travel, avoid bad air, and survive zero service
By David Crookes Published
From time travel to dodging bad air, these 5 Google Maps features saved my trips — and turned me into a power user.

3 YouTube settings to change now if you want to escape the algorithm and take control of your feed
By Kaycee Hill Published
Force YouTube to respect your time. These three hidden feed adjustments mute distracting video previews, stop autoplay loops, and limit Shorts.

Router overheating? The simple mistakes killing your Wi-Fi this summer — according to a networking expert
By Kaycee Hill Published
Is your router struggling in the heat? A broadband expert says you're likely making these mistakes.

iPadOS 27 public beta: How to download it right now
By Tony Polanco Published
The iPadOS 27 public beta is now live! Here's how to download the new operating system for your iPad.

How to download the macOS Golden Gate public beta right now
By Tony Polanco Published
Apple's macOS Golden Gate public beta is now available. Here's how you can download it and test out all the new Apple Intelligence features for Macs.

Meta's new AI tool uses your Instagram photos by default — here’s how to opt out
By Kaycee Hill Published
Meta's new AI image tool automatically uses public Instagram photos unless you opt out.

Google wants to train its AI on your search history. Here's how to opt out now
By Kaycee Hill Published
Opt out of Google's new data collection feature before your media gets used to train its AI models.

WhatsApp usernames are rolling out soon — here's how to reserve yours
By Kaycee Hill Last updated
Users can claim their preferred WhatsApp username during the early access period. Here's how to do it.
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