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Initially spotted by Search Engine Roundtable, a new ‘Dock to bottom’ feature could be coming to the desktop version of Google Maps. The feature would let you place a particular location in the footer of Maps so you can go back to it later. Right now, you can add a location to a list like ‘Favorites’ or ‘Travel Plans’ to view later, but this specific Dock to bottom feature would keep the location visible while you’re navigating Maps and other places....

Message reactions from iPhone users has been a major sore point for many Messages users for some time, but it’s finally being taken care of. With its most recent update, the app now displays reactions from iPhone users as emojis rather than as a text description. Though Google says that, for the time being, the feature is only available on phones set to English, with plans to add other languages in the future....

Google debuted the Tensor chip in August along with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but Tuesday was the first time the company has talked in-depth about the custom-built SoC. With Tensor, things like speech, language, imaging, and video on Pixel phones are now heterogeneous, Google said. This means they use multiple resources across the entire chip. The chip can run more advanced, state-of-the-art machine learning at lower power consumption rates compared to previous Pixel phones....

It’s easy to update Firefox to the newest version. Here’s how: How Do I Update Firefox? To force the newest update, download and install Firefox directly from Mozilla: Check your update settings in Firefox from the menu bar at the top right. Go to Settings > General > Firefox Updates. In there is an option to always keep the browser updated. What Is the Latest Version of Firefox? The latest version of Firefox, v108....

How Often Should You Replace Your Computer? There is no absolute rule of thumb when it comes to replacing a computer. It’s due to the fact computers are built very differently and sometimes for certain, specific tasks. Also, how well you take care of your computer can play a role in how long it lasts. If you find your computer is too slow or its standard features no longer work, and you cannot upgrade your computer to solve the problem, it’s likely the end of the line for your computer....

How to Add a Hyperlink in Google Docs on Desktop Here’s how to hyperlink in Google Docs on the website: How to Create a Hyperlink on the Google Docs Mobile App Inserting a hyperlink in the Google Docs mobile app works the same on both iOS and Android. Here’s how to hyperlink in the Google Docs app: What Hyperlinks Work in Google Docs? You can insert three types of hyperlinks in Google Docs: websites, links to other docs, and links to headings inside of the current document....

How to Put Contact Info in Your Wallpaper You will need image editing software. If you have something professional, like Photoshop, you’re in great shape. If you don’t, there are other options that don’t cost a penny. On Windows, use Microsoft Paint. GIMP is another free option for Windows, Mac, and Linux that has many of the same capabilities as Photoshop. Choose one and open it to get started. Here’s a breakdown of recent iPhone screen sizes in pixels: You have a couple of options for which information to provide....

Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Album art download time dependent on the number of files and Internet connection speed. What You Need: iTunes Software with Cover Flow (7.0 to 10.7).Digital music libraryInternet connection Here’s How: Signing into the iTunes Store In order to add album art to your music library you first need to sign in to the iTunes Store. To do this: If you haven’t got an account, then you’ll need to make one by clicking on the Create New Account button and then following the on-screen instructions....

Facebook Polls Facebook pages are public profiles created for businesses, causes, brands, celebrities, and other organizations. While personal profiles have friends, Facebook pages gain fans when people choose to like the page. All Facebook pages have a built-in poll feature. Unfortunately, polls are currently limited to just two options from which fans can choose. If you’re looking for a quick and simple question feature that involves only two basic answers, then creating Facebook polls is a great option....

How to Back Up Apple Watch There isn’t an independent backup function for Apple Watch, but you can trigger a backup in two ways: Ensure your iPhone is in range of your Apple Watch and connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. This will enable your Apple Watch to automatically sync with your iPhone, and all Apple Watch data will be included in your next iPhone backup. Un-pair your Apple Watch. Doing so will begin a sync of the data before the Watch is wiped and returned to factory settings....

Block Websites Using the Windows Hosts File The steps below demonstrate how to edit the Hosts file in Windows 10 and 7. Block Websites Using the Mac’s Hosts File The steps below illustrate how to edit your Mac’s Hosts file using Terminal. Block Websites With Your Browser Block a Website in Google Chrome The steps below show how to block websites using the Block Site extension for Google Chrome. If you’re using Mac or Linux, launch Chrome, and go to the second step....

How to Block Someone on LinkedIn To block someone, you will have to view their profile. LinkedIn notifies the person whose profile you’ve viewed. However, LinkedIn does not pop notifications when another user blocks you, so anybody you block won’t know you’ve blocked them. How to Unblock Someone on LinkedIn Unblocking someone on LinkedIn takes a few seconds, and it works the same across LinkedIn on desktop and mobile. Blocking, Unfollowing, and Unconnecting on LinkedIn While blocking people may be necessary from time to time, most of the interactions you’ll have with other members come in the form of content popping up in your feed, be it from a person, a company, or simply some page....

Cancel Bids More Than 12 Hours Before Auction End Provided there are more than 12 hours before the associated auction ends, you can cancel, or retract, any bid you place on eBay. That said, it’s stipulated by eBay you can only retract a bid if: You’ve accidentally bid the wrong amount (e.g. $900 instead of $9).The seller has “significantly” changed the description of the item.The seller isn’t responding to your messages....

How to Cancel ESPN Plus You can cancel your ESPN+ subscription at any time on your PC or mobile device by following these steps: How to Cancel ESPN Plus on a Roku If you signed up for ESPN+ through your Roku account, you can cancel your account from the Roku website: Other ESPN+ Cancellation Methods There are other ways to cancel your ESPN+ service if you don’t want to use the method above:...

How Do I Change a Network Name in Windows 11? Windows assigns a name to each network by default: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. While renaming the network doesn’t change anything but its title, it could make it easier for you to identify the network. There are a few ways to change it if you prefer to locate your various network adapters by a custom name. The easiest way is through Settings....

How to Add or Change Zoom’s Virtual Background Feature It’s recommended that you use a reasonably high quality webcam and avoid wearing clothing that are the same color as the virtual background. Watch the video or follow the written instructions below to get your background set up. Assuming your PC or Mac has the power to cope with the virtual background feature, it’s easy to set up. Here’s how to do it, and hide all that clutter behind you....

How Do You Open a Logitech Mouse Battery Compartment? If you’re having trouble with your Logitech mouse, like your pointer is skipping or drifting, or you can’t locate your pointer at all, the problem is most likely your battery needs to be changed. Unless you are using a Logitech rechargeable wireless mouse, this is just a matter of taking off the battery cover, removing the old batteries, and installing the new ones....

You can adjust the brightness on your Echo Dot clock with voice commands or through the Alexa app on your phone. When using a voice command, you can set the brightness using a numerical value or turn the display off entirely. You can adjust the brightness with a slider; there’s also an adaptive brightness setting in the app. Here are some voice commands you can use to adjust the brightness of the clock on your Echo Dot:...

How to Change the Desktop Background There are several ways to change the desktop background on your computer, and the way you choose may depend on which version of Windows you have. Right-Click an Open Digital Image The easiest way to make the change on any version of Windows is to open your favorite digital image, right-click the image, and choose Set as desktop background in the context menu. In Windows 10, this process is slightly different from Windows 8 and 7 because you can set an image as more than just the desktop background....

How to Change the Default Language in Netflix If you open up Netflix only to find that everyone on the screen is speaking in a language you don’t understand, you’ll need to change the main language. To fix this problem, head over to the settings and fix them from your profile on Netflix’s website. While it is frustrating, fixing the language associated with your Netflix Profile requires signing into the website....