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Gmail and Google Workspace loading screen on an Apple iPhone 14 Pro
You pay these 4 hidden costs every time you use Gmail

Gmail might not charge a monthly fee, but you are still paying for it with your privacy and data

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Inputting an expense into Google Sheets on an Android device.
I built my own Android expense tracker because every "free" app wanted a subscription

A DIY budget setup using Google Sheets and pivot tables replaces hidden paywalls with flexible, cross-device control.

Windows 11 Installed apps settings showing software installed on the PC.
7 popular apps I refuse to install on my Windows PC

My PC doesn't need every popular app when built-in tools and browser-based alternatives already handle most of my needs.

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Back of the Motorola Nexus 6
Google forgot what made Nexus special, and Pixel will never get it back

Somewhere along the way, Google lost the plot.

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Android 17 logo on Pixel 11 Pro
Android apps will be forced to use less memory in 2027—here's why

It will also be easier to keep your app data when switching phones.

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Printed Googe Maps directions attached to the air vent of a car dashboard.
I tried using Google Maps like it was 2006, now I'm not sure how I survived back then

Maps before apps.

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An Android phone with the Google Assistant window visible at the bottom of the screen saying Hi how can I help.
5 things you should do before Google Assistant disappears in September

Once it's gone, it's gone.

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Live traffic information in the Google Maps app.
7 Google Maps tricks I wish I'd discovered years ago

From saving parking spots to avoiding stairs, Google Maps has plenty of useful tricks beyond basic directions.

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Pixel phone in box with packaging
Refurbished Pixels beat new ones if you avoid these 6 common mistakes

Refurbished for the win, as long as you're diligent.

 Pixel Tag launches as Google's first Bluetooth tracker
4 reasons the Pixel Tag won't be the "AirTag killer" it could be

Google finally has a first party hardware tracker, but there's tons of stuff I'd love was done better.

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A phone with a custom Google Play update being installed.
Google Play Edition phones were the peak of Android, and I desperately want them back

Imagine buying a phone for the hardware.

A vibe-coded keyboard app.
I vibe-coded my own Android keyboard to escape Gboard's telemetry

It only took about two hours to get the whole thing running.

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Gmail app icon on Android phone screen
Gmail's buried Android features turned my inbox into a productivity machine

Make your workflow feel more efficient.

Pixel 10 Pro XL camera lens.
The Pixel 11 is here—now's the time to buy the Pixel 10

Google just gave us another reason to buy the Pixel 10.

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An old laptop keyboard with a missing key.
Gemma 4 turned my ancient laptop into a dedicated local LLM station

You can do more with 16GB of RAM and a CPU than you think.

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A women lays on a bed looking at her phone in a college dorm.
Before you move into your dorm, change these 4 Android settings

Prep your Android with stealthy lock and theft features to keep prying eyes and opportunistic thieves at bay.

Messages on car dashboard
Android Auto became more useful after I stopped using these 4 Google defaults

One of them nearly crashed my car.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro in Canyon pink
Sorry, Google—the Pixel 11 proves Samsung still owns Android's future

Google built a better phone camera. Samsung built a better phone.

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Pixel11 family photo
Google's Pixel 11 phones have new cameras that do the photo work for you—at a higher price

You'll also get a faster chip, lots of AI, and the return of the notification LED.

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Pixel Tag hero
The Pixel Tag is what Android’s tracker ecosystem has been missing

Keeps things simple—attach it, forget it, and find it when needed.

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