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MapQuest just beat Google Maps for a really weird reason

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Keeping Google Maps on, even if you know where you're going, comes with some unexpected benefits

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YouTube is finally usable again with these 4 fixes

Google Maps on iPhone.

5 useful Google Maps features I regret not using sooner

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Roku has a secret money-saving superpower most users don't know about

Apple Pay screen on iOS

Walmart shoppers can finally use Apple Pay and Google Wallet

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Apple Weather is back online after unprecedented downtime
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Google is offering 50% off YouTube Premium today for certain subscribers
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4 iPad apps that make my photos look like they were taken by a pro
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3 offline iPad apps that help me get more done
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3 iPad apps I use to simulate the physical media experience
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7 essential Android Auto apps I wish I'd downloaded sooner
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Turn off this Google Maps feature to shorten your driving time
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An impressive 19-title movie library was just quietly added to Apple TV
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This underrated app makes my textbook readings a breeze
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Google Drive app on laptop.
An important Google Photos backup feature is being discontinued, but I found a way to keep it working
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4 new Waze features I can't wait to try out on my next road trip
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App Editorials

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Apple Maps on iPhone.
I found a way to use Apple Maps and Google Maps together, and it's actually not that complicated
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4 underrated YouTube Premium features I don't mind paying extra for
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My iPhone's Messages app was hiding an unfortunate secret - and yours might be too
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The Plex app on tvOS.
Even with the price hike, Plex is still worth it for me - here's why
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App Guides

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LibreOffice vs. Microsoft 365: 6 reasons why the underdog wins
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Your Chrome is crying for help: 5 ways I make the browser lightning fast
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I don't know why this Live TV + streaming bundle is being kept a secret
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I use these 3 tricks to skip ads on YouTube without paying for Premium
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5 reasons YouTube TV didn't work for me (and what I learned after canceling it)
5 reasons YouTube TV didn't work for me (and what I learned after canceling it)
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What is Apple One and is it worth trying?
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How does PayPal work and can you 'buy now, pay later' with it?
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Is Snapchat+ worth it? What you need to know before subscribing
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How Amazon Kindle Unlimited lets me read new bestsellers monthly
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The Plex app on tvOS.
Avoiding these 3 rookie Plex server mistakes is easier than you think

Your server should be lean, mean, and backed up.

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Android Auto's biggest update of the year is finally rolling out

Immersive Navigation is finally reaching your car. Here's what it can do for you.

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4 Apple CarPlay features that were promised but never delivered

Even after the latest round of updates, Apple CarPlay is still lacking some of these key features.

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