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If you’re anything like me, you use Google Maps a lot. The thing is, it keeps a detailed history of everywhere you’ve been—regardless of whether you’ve used navigation or not. Here’s how to delete that data. RELATED: How to Disable Android’s Traffic Notifications Maps keeps your travel history in a couple of different places: “Your Timeline” and “Maps History.” The former is a very detailed look at everywhere you’ve been, even if you didn’t navigate there (yes, your phone is tracking your every step)....

If you’re a prolific shutterbug, you know what a hassle it is to constantly pull the SD card from your camera, plug it into your computer, and transfer the files to get to the snapshots you just took. Here’s how to add Wi-Fi based photo transfer to your digital camera. UPDATE: Keenai, the company behind the Eye-Fi product we recommend in this article, announced on September 4, 2018, that they are shutting down....

The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, the only retail-available VR headsets to use conventional gaming PCs as a platform, have been on the market for over a year. That’s long enough for fans to wonder when new models will be coming out…and long enough for sellers to want to move some of the existing stock. So, is it a good time to dive head-first into virtual reality? Short answer: Yes....

There are plenty of security systems out on the market that come with professional installation and support, but what about DIY setups that offer many of the same features and are often much cheaper? Here are the pros and cons of doing it yourself. Many companies are getting in on the home security system market, especially smarthome brands like Nest, SmartThings, and Wink. For example, Nest has a DIY security system bundle that lets you install everything yourself and do your own self-monitoring from the Nest app, but you can also hook up professional monitoring if you want for a monthly fee....

Your Internet service provider probably wants to sell you a faster Internet connection. Pay more money every month and you’ll get faster Internet speeds. It sounds simple, but do you really need those speeds, and when would they be useful? RELATED: How to Find the Fastest ISP in Your Area How Fast Is Your Connection Now? RELATED: How to Test Your Internet Connection Speed or Cellular Data Speed If you’re curious about what Internet speeds you’re getting from your Internet service provider (ISP), run a connection speed test....

RELATED: The Best Pixar Movies to Stream on Disney+ in 2022 Aladdin Play Video Robin Williams steals the show as the voice of the Genie in Aladdin, and his appearance set the stage for more and more celebrity voices in future Disney animated movies. But Williams’ manic performance is just one of the entertaining aspects of this movie. Aladdin also features great songs (including the massive hit “A Whole New World”), a memorable villain in evil wizard Jafar, and a sweet central romance between roguish thief Aladdin and pampered Princess Jasmine....

That is if you can find the best deals. But that’s what we’re here for! We’ve picked some of the best deals in tech, smart home, and more so you don’t have to search through hundreds of entries. So keep on reading and take advantage of these great sales. Maybe you can even finish holiday shopping early this year! Best TV and Streaming Deals When it comes to sales like these, everyone wants to know the best TV deals available....

Now that the market has been flooded with products, it can be hard to narrow down your options. Here are some things to consider. First, you must figure out a budget. Handheld gaming PCs run the gamut from a few hundred bucks to over $1,000—and if you don’t establish a spending limit upfront, it can be easy to let it creep out of control as you see what’s available in higher price brackets....

Because… Because! BC stands for “because.” Unlike other internet slang terms we’ve covered, “BC” isn’t an acronym. Instead, it’s an abbreviation that shortens the word but completely retains its meaning. Since it’s an abbreviation, it’s rarely written in the uppercase BC; instead, most people write it in the lowercase “bc” or the sentence-case “Bc” if it’s at the start of a post. In English, “because” is a conjunction that can be placed at either the start of a sentence or in the middle....

You’ve set up a Plex server, and now you’re wondering about the best client for watching stuff on your home theater PC. The answer: it depends. RELATED: How to Set Up Plex (and Watch Your Movies on Any Device) For most people, the official Plex Media Player does the job just fine, but power users may find the lack of advanced video settings and customization options limiting. And let’s face it: if you’re using an HTPC instead of a dedicated box, you probably love customization....

The function keys on keyboards don’t get the love they used to, but depending on the app you’re running, they can still be quite handy. Microsoft Excel has some interesting features tucked away behind your function keys. Here’s what they do. F1 F1: Get help. How this works depends on what you’re looking at in the Excel window. Press F1 in the regular window, for example, to open the Help pane....

If you’ve had your Android device for a while, you’ve probably started to notice some lag that wasn’t there before. Apps load a bit slower, menus take a bit longer to show up. This is actually (and unfortunately) normal—here’s why. This problem isn’t unique to Android, either—try using an older iPad with a new version of iOS and feel how slow it’s become. But the solutions are slightly different for each platform, so let’s talk about why this happens on Android—and how to fix it....

Install the Google Play Store The good news is you can actually just install the Play Store on your Fire Tablet. The process is fairly straightforward and mostly requires downloading a few files for your specific model. We have an in-depth walkthrough to installing the Google Play Store on your Fire Tablet. Sideload Apps If you don’t want to go through the hassle of getting the Play Store up and running, you can bypass it and simply sideload apps....

IAM Users and Roles both enable you to manage access to your AWS resources with specific sets of permissions, but the two types of IAM access are used differently in practice. In this article, we explain the differences and how to use them. Users Are External (Used For People) The fundamental difference between IAM Users and Roles is from where access is allowed. IAM Users permits external access to your AWS resources....

As a basic privacy concern, what permissions your phone’s apps have is a pretty important one. More recent versions of Android (6.x and up) let you control what your apps can access. Here’s how it works. Back in the old days—we’re talking Android Lollipop (5.x) and below here—you basically had two choices when it came to Android permissions: accept all permissions an app requested, or don’t use the app. It was that simple....

Criminals can steal your phone number by pretending to be you, and then moving your number to another phone. They’ll then receive security codes sent via SMS on their phone, helping them gain access to your bank account and other secure services. What is a Port Out Scam? “Port out scams” are a big problem for the entire cellular industry. In this scam, a criminal pretends to be you and moves your current phone number to another cellular carrier....

What Comes With the Pixel Pass? Google announced that the Pixel Pass would include either a Pixel 6 or a Pixel 6 Pro and a few popular Google services. Here’s what you’ll get: Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro phone YouTube Premium YouTube Music Premium Google One 200GB plan Google Play Pass Preferred Care coverage If you want a Pixel 6, all that will set you back $45 per month. If you want a Pixel 6 Pro, you’ll need to shell out $55 per month....

It’s seemingly mandatory for each major tech event these days to include a section with an explainer about how a company’s products are made of recycled materials, or is built in factories using renewable energy, or some other indication that the company is thinking about its impact on the Earth. Today’s event was no different, with a few lines about “being thoughtful about environmental impact at every step.” Google says it’s still on track for a net zero carbon footprint for its entire company by 2030 (as announced in 2020), all its hardware products use some amount of recycled materials, and the Pixel 7 series will receive five years of security updates....

Gmail’s new interface feels shiny and new on the surface, but something about it just stinks. Gmail’s new Tasks app is separate from Reminders, which are used by Calendar, Inbox, and Assistant. And Google has two other task apps—including one used only for your shopping list. Reminders Were Going So Well The Gmail team’s decision to create a new Tasks app is so disappointing because Google was successfully tying everything together with Reminders....

It’s All About the Manufacturer When it comes to Android devices and updates, you can’t look at all of Android as a whole. The question is not “when will my Android phone be supported?” It’s “when will my [manufacturer] phone be supported?” There used to be many manufacturers pumping out Android devices, but it’s been mostly narrowed down to Samsung, Google, and a few smaller players—at least in the U.S. We’ll focus on those companies....