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Android’s Quick Share Now Works on ARM Windows Laptops
Google’s Quick Share, an app for transferring files between Android devices, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs, is now available for Windows PCs powered by ARM processors. This includes laptops with Snapdragon chips. The Quick Share app for Windows is available through Google’s website and is a convenient alternative to Microsoft’s Phone Link service. While Phone Link has much better system integration,…
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8 Quick Access Toolbar Must-Haves in Microsoft PowerPoint
Quick Links Activate and Customize the QAT Align Middle and Align Center PowerPoint offers many tools for perfecting your presentation, from animations and transitions to shapes and text boxes. However, finding the right one among such a broad choice can significantly slow your workflow, so using the program’s Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is the way to go. In other Microsoft…
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How to completely customize your Android Quick Settings panel – Computerworld
Mi Control Center introduces a whole new approach to Android Quick Settings, with ample room for customization. JR Raphael, IDG Just like with Power Shade, though, you can customize and control practically every aspect of the experience — down to the tiniest of details around exactly how the setup looks and works. You can even adjust the precise dividing point…
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Hyundai’s cutesy Inster EV doesn’t need to be quick
The reviews for Hyundai’s little electric SUV that could are trickling in, and it’s clear that the Inster is a delightful way to move about town — regardless of its lack of quickness compared to other similarly-sized EVs. The Inster’s top speed for the long-range version is about 93 miles per hour (or 150 km/h), and it has a zero…
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ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features
Starting today, Google’s ChromeOS 130 update with Quick Insert, Focus Mode, Welcome Recap, and other features is rolling out. Chromebook Plus models with NPU also get exclusive special features in 130, such as the new recorder app with AI, enhanced mic, camera effects, and Gemini AI tools like “help me read” summaries. There’s a long list of changes in 130,…
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11 Android Quick Settings additions that’ll supercharge your efficiency – Computerworld
Say you’re out on a Very Important Business Lunch, and some song starts playing in the restaurant that you know you recognize but can’t quite identify. (Hint: It’s almost certainly by The Scorpions.) Maddening, right? Enough to keep you distracted and unable to properly focus on the meeting and/or meating at hand? Get Google’s recently rolled out Song Search tile…
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Android 16 to Bring This Much Needed Change to Quick Settings
Android 15 was released a couple of weeks ago and probably hasn’t made it to your device yet. But the folks at Google are already hard at work with the next version of their mobile OS. Android 16 will bring a much-needed facelift to UI elements, with resizable toggles in Quick Settings. And a separate page for notifications, similar to…
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Be quick! The latest Prime Day Fitbit deals slash prices by up to $79 — my top 3 picks
Prime Day is here again, and the top deals are clear again. The best Fitbits are discounted, so, you can cheer again. Amazon Prime Day is here again! For this edition of Prime Day, a small but worthwhile selection of Fitbit devices are deeply discounted including the kid-friendly Fitbit Ace LTE for 26% off and the Google Pixel Watch 2…
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Android 16’s Quick Settings Could Be a Step Backward and Here’s Why
Android 15 recently hit AOSP and Google Pixel devices will be receiving them soon, followed by other manufacturers. It shouldn’t be surprising to assume Google has already started working on Android 16, and one of the first major changes the giant is planning is a complete revamp of Android’s notification and Quick Settings panel. Android 12’s Quick Settings Change Was…
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How to set up quick replies for your Ring Video Doorbell
Knowing how to set up quick replies for your Ring Video Doorbell will help you get even more out of the device. Rather than remotely answer the door yourself and hope that your visitor can actually understand what you’re saying, the Quick Reply feature lets you set up a preselected message which will play after someone rings the doorbell. It’s…
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