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In this article, we’ll cover the main differences between Waze vs. Google Maps, as well as where each app excels. After reading this article, you’ll know exactly which navigation app suits your needs and driving style. What Are Waze and Google Maps Available On? Both Google Maps and Waze are available on Android and iOS. They are also both compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. So, regardless of your device or car, you’ll be able to use either app....

Prepaid phones, known as “Burners,” are a common feature in movies and TV shows like The Wire, which coined the term. Whether a crime drama or a spy thriller, a burner phone is the preferred solution whenever a character doesn’t want to be tracked but still wants to stay in touch. What Is a Burner Phone? The term “burner phone” usually refers to an inexpensive feature phone or “dumbphone” that does not connect to the internet and has no smartphone features....

You may have noticed some buzz on social media and in technology circles about the Steam Deck being a so-called “Switch killer,” but is the Steam Deck comparable to the Nintendo Switch? How are they different? Why Are We Comparing the Steam Deck and Switch? It’s not hard to see why these two devices are in the same discussion. There are strong areas of overlap: Both devices have a similar physical layout....

In this article, we’ll cover what the AR Zone app is, what AR features it has, how you can use it, and how you can uninstall the app. What Is AR Zone? The Samsung AR Zone app is an augmented reality (AR) app that enables Samsung users to introduce AR features into their photos and videos. It comes pre-installed on all new Samsung devices after Android 10 (such as the Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, S22, and the Z Flip)....

Still, if you are stuck with IE or prefer to use Firefox, then the Google Toolbar might be useful to you, even though it hasn’t been updated since 2012! Also, the toolbar installs several services onto your Windows system. One of the processes that comes with older versions of Google Toolbar is GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe. It’s a Windows service that runs all the time to make sure that Google is your default search engine!...

You can also earn certificates from Linkedin Learning once you complete courses, allowing you to showcase the new skills you have gained. As this is through Linkedin, you can display any certificates of completion you receive on your LinkedIn profile, which is excellent for job seekers looking to stand out among the crowd. In this article, we’ll cover what Linkedin Learning offers, how to use it, and whether or not you should consider doing so....

This tutorial explores the intricacies of TikTok’s follow mechanics to help you seamlessly connect with the vibrant community that makes TikTok an engaging platform. 1. Private Account or You Were Blocked By a User If you try to follow someone and receive a message, “You can’t follow this account due to privacy settings of the user,” it means that the account is private. Private account owners need to accept your request to follow them....

If you want to make WhatsApp video calls from your computer, you can’t use the WhatsApp Web interface. What you can do instead is put WhatsApp on your computer and run it there as if it were on your phone. The only problem with that is that there isn’t a WhatsApp desktop version that supports webcams! The solution is to install the WhatsApp mobile app within an Android emulator so your computer thinks that the app is the mobile version....

I tried playing the videos on my MacBook Pro and there was a lot of lag and choppiness. Then I tried to play the videos on my Dell PC and it was even worse! I was so surprised that I could not play my HD videos on any of my computers! Even more recently, I downloaded a 4K video from my iPhone onto my Windows 10 PC and it literally took 5 seconds for the video player to even load up, much less play smoothly....

Learning a new skill or finding your next favorite thing has arguably never been easier. The wealth of free online classes for seniors makes it highly accessible for anyone. We’ve sourced 25 of the best free online courses for seniors. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at taking online classes or looking to try something for beginners, you can get started on your learning journey right away. Online Technology Classes Online technology classes are a perfect choice for seniors looking to learn or enhance their tech skills at their own pace....

The good news is that there are numerous ways to watch YouTube without ads, each with its pros and cons. The YouTube Ad Situation Before we get to the specific ways you can get an ad-free YouTube experience, it’s worth briefly clearing up what types of ads you’ll encounter in YouTube content: Skippable in-stream ads Non-skippable in-stream ads In-feed video ads Bumper ads Outstream ads Masthead ads Not every type of ad-blocking solution will block every type of YouTube ad....

Unfortunately, OpenOffice lacks a lot of the more advanced features that Microsoft Office has. Things like grammar and spell checks, clipart, or templates are not included in the basic install. However, there are useful extensions you can install that add all those features. The following are 9 of the most useful OpenOffice extensions you can install right now. Installing OpenOffice Extensions Before you can use any of the extensions listed in this article, you’ll need to know how to install new extensions in your basic OpenOffice install....

Virtually any mapping service can give you turn-by-turn directions or help you navigate to your destination. However, Google Maps has extra functionality that makes it even more helpful than you thought. We’ll take a look at several Google Maps hidden features, so you can take advantage of the ones that are useful to you. 1. Dude, Where’s My Car? It’s happened to everyone. You leave a concert or Costco or anywhere with a big parking lot, and you can’t remember where you parked....

The latest Motion Boom Plus speaker by Soundcore Anker has just what it takes to become the best portable outdoor speaker of 2022. Dive into our Soundcore Motion Boom Plus review to learn more about this Bluetooth speaker and see if it’s worth buying. Anker Soundcore Motion Boom Plus: First Impressions & Specs The Motion Boom Plus is the latest addition to the line of Soundcore speakers by Anker. The Motion Boom speaker previously made our list of the best music gadgets to take on your next adventure (and we still stand by it), but the Plus model takes it even further....

Some reasons you can’t post captions on Instagram are that your app’s cache is corrupted, your app is outdated, your login session in the app is faulty, and more. Ensure Your Captions Meet Instagram’s Guidelines Before applying fixes, ensure your caption text meets Instagram’s rules for posting content. Your caption may not be meeting these rules, causing the platform to reject your captions. The first rule is that your caption must not have more than 2,200 characters....

Google created Chrome Music Lab (CML) in 2016. It is a simple to use online resource for students and music teachers. Coders and musicians came together working with Chrome and web audio using freely accessible tools that let you use code to create sound. The Chrome Music Lab’s goal is to enable visitors to visualize and touch sound to see what sound looks like, learn how melody works, create rhythms, and turn drawings into music....

For instance, when you add someone to your friends list on Facebook, you can see their friends and they can see yours by default. But for a variety of reasons, you might not want to give those kind of details about your private life to everyone. There could be a million reasons for wanting to hide friends on Facebook. Whether you’re trying to keep your professional and personal life separate, or just want to keep peace between yourself and two of your friends that hate each other, here’s how you can improve your Facebook privacy and hide your friends on Facebook from one another....

According to DeviceAtlas, you get a new phone every 18 months to 2 years on average. We probably spend about 6 months of that just getting our phone back to where we like it with our apps, contacts, and settings. Two phone changes and you’ve just wasted a year on tuning your phone. Let’s see how we can cut that down to minutes. The phone we’re using today is a Samsung A5, but it’s pretty much the same for any Android phone....

Putting YouTube in Restricted Mode blocks adult content and makes the platform safer for your kids or teenage children. You can also block specific channels with inappropriate content. But if you want to block access to the YouTube website on your computer, we’ll show you how it’s done. This tutorial covers steps for Mac and Windows computers. Block YouTube on Windows PC You can block websites by modifying the “Hosts file” that Windows uses to configure your computer’s Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)....

In this post, you’ll learn how to properly calibrate the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S10, Google Pixel, or whatever Android phone you have. Inspect the Battery Before calibrating the battery, you would want to inspect the battery first. Remove the back panel of your phone to reveal the battery. Remove it from its slot and search for signs of deterioration like bulging or leaks. If the battery will not sit flush in its slot anymore, it’s time to consider buying a new one....