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How to use Android smartphones, tablets, and other types of devices. This category includes product reviews, tutorials and general technical articles about this operating system.

tutorial How to locate your Android smartphone with Find My Device

How to locate your Android smartphone with Find My Device

The Find My Device Google service gives you some control over an Android smartphone that's currently not in your possession, making it easier to locate. This is excellent news if your Android gets stolen or if you have a tendency to misplace it. This tutorial illustrates how to use the built-in Find My Device feature to track down, secure, and erase your Android smartphone:
article What is a SIM card & What does it do?

What is a SIM card & What does it do?

Unless you've never had a phone or a smartphone, it is unlikely that you haven't heard about SIM cards. Without them, you can't use your phone to call or send text messages to people. You might know this, but do you know what a SIM card is and why you need one? Do you have uncertainties regarding what SIM cards are used for, or
tutorial How to set up a Google Account on Android

How to set up a Google Account on Android

  Setting up a Google Account on Android is needed if you want to access Google services and apps from the Play Store. Android relies on your Google Account to access a lot of features and apps, so we recommend using one. Whether it's a device you just got or adding new credentials to an old smartphone you own, this tutorial illustrates how to
tutorial How to reset an app on Android without

How to reset an app on Android without "deleting it"

Some Android apps may start to malfunction after a while. Your Google Chrome web browser may fill up with notifications you do not want, or Facebook may be crashing because of a configuration mistake or corrupted files in its cache. Also, some apps, after a long period of use, many updates, and changed settings, may start misbehaving. If you want to reset an app
tutorial How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

How to close apps on Android: All you need to know

If your smartphone is lagging or running low on battery too fast, it might be time to figure out how to close apps on Android. Since apps launched on Android continue to run in the background long after you stop using them, closing them can improve battery life and operating speed. You can also close an Android app that is malfunctioning or taking too
tutorial How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

How to record Skype calls on Windows, Android, iPhone, and Mac

Are you wondering how to record your important Skype calls to review or use later? With Skype's built-in recording ability, you can create podcasts, save precious moments with your loved ones, or make sure nobody misses what was discussed in the latest online meeting. Your Skype recording gets saved to a cloud for 30 days, during which you can download and share it. This
tutorial How to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet)

How to clear cookies on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Samsung Internet)

If you're worried about your online privacy, it helps to clear the cookies stored by your Android browser, whether it's Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera (Mini), or Samsung Internet. While cookies save your preferences to offer a more personalized browsing experience, they also allow sites to track you and gather data about you. This tutorial illustrates the steps you need to take to clear
tutorial How to turn on the flashlight on your Android smartphone

How to turn on the flashlight on your Android smartphone

  Knowing how to turn on the Flashlight on your Android smartphone is useful in a variety of situations, even if you don't need it every day. If there is a power outage or you're walking on a dark road at night, enabling the Android Flashlight can help you avoid unfortunate incidents. We don't want to keep you in the dark about this feature
tutorial 3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

3 ways to schedule a Zoom meeting

Many people rely on using mobile platforms for working and communicating with coworkers, business partners, or loved ones. Even if it has had its share of security flaws, Zoom proved to be one of the best online meeting services. Are you using it for work, or maybe for keeping in touch with your family or friends? Did you know that Zoom allows you to
tutorial How to change keyboard language in Android

How to change keyboard language in Android

If you want to change the keyboard language in Android, the standard Gboard keyboard you get on your smartphone or tablet offers more than 500 languages. You can add as many input languages as you want to it and toggle between them easily. This tutorial illustrates how to add and how to change the keyboard language on your Android smartphone or tablet from English
review Huawei P40 Pro review: The photography king?

Huawei P40 Pro review: The photography king?

Huawei is one of the most innovative tech companies in the world, but they're facing a political issue that seems insurmountable. They have been "Google-locked" by the USA, so they cannot use Google Mobile Services on any of their new smartphones. That's a pity, considering how great Huawei's smartphones proved to be in recent years. In this review, we're taking a look at the
article What is Microsoft's OneDrive? How is it used?

What is Microsoft's OneDrive? How is it used?

If you use a PC or a laptop with Windows 10, a Microsoft Surface tablet, or an Xbox One console, you have undoubtedly come across OneDrive, even if you don't use it. The same is true if you are using Office 365. You might have seen OneDrive even on your Android smartphone. Are you asking yourself: What is OneDrive? Do you want to know
tutorial How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

How to share the screen on Skype (Windows, Android, iPhone, Mac)

Knowing how to share your screen on Skype is useful in a variety of situations. Whether you need help with your computer, want to show a presentation to your colleagues, or feel like getting a loved one's opinion on your dating profile, you can use Skype screen sharing during calls to broadcast what you see on your device. This tutorial shows you how to
tutorial 6 ways to join a Zoom meeting

6 ways to join a Zoom meeting

As more people are starting to work from their homes, online meetings are also becoming a necessity. Fortunately, there are quite a few services that allow you to meet online with your work colleagues, business partners, and friends. One of the best solutions is Zoom. If you need to join a meeting on Zoom, do you know how to do it? Are you wondering
tutorial How to get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp

How to get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp

Did you know that you can get updates about COVID-19 on WhatsApp? During the Coronavirus pandemic, the app has been making the necessary social distancing more bearable by connecting both individuals and communities. Recently, several countries and organizations launched WhatsApp messaging services, in an effort to keep the general population informed and provide reliable data. This article shows you how to get updates about
tutorial How to reset your Android to its default factory settings

How to reset your Android to its default factory settings

You might come across situations where you need to know how to factory reset your Android tablet or smartphone. If your device is malfunctioning, restoring the default factory settings could fix the issue. It is also a good idea to perform this reset before setting up any pre-owned Android device, to ensure a clean operating system and the complete removal of any data left
tutorial 2 ways to host meetings on Zoom

2 ways to host meetings on Zoom

Zoom has become one of the most used online communication tools in the world, partly because its services and apps are of excellent quality and easy to use, partly because many people are working remotely from their homes these days. If you're looking for a communication service that lets you keep in touch with your colleagues, friends, or family, Zoom might be the solution
tutorial 2 ways to create a Zoom Meetings account

2 ways to create a Zoom Meetings account

As the internet access expands and more online work tools emerge, people are starting to work remotely from their homes instead of going into the office. As a consequence, there are many more of us who have come to rely on online meetings and internet audio and video calls on a daily basis. Whether it's for work or keeping in touch with our families,