Adam Doud
Adam has been writing and podcasting the mobile tech space for almost a decade. When he's not writing, he hosts the Benefit of the Doud podcast, spends way too much time on Twitter, and redesigns his office space over and over.
Latest articles by Adam Doud

How to find and support eco-friendly businesses on Google Maps
By Adam Doud last updated
Google knows it's essential to help save the environment, but it's taking more of a DIY approach to finding eco-friendly businesses. We'll show you how to support those businesses in your community.

Best external keyboards for Android tablets 2023
By Adam Doud last updated
Turning your tablet into a productivity machine is the next natural step. Tablets are great for consumption, but adding a keyboard makes a tablet truly useful. These are the best of the best!

How to add multiple users and use Guest Mode on your Android phone
By Adam Doud published
Here's how to make the most of Android's guest mode.

Best gaming controllers for Amazon Fire TV 2023
By Adam Doud published
We’ve broken out a list of some of your best controller options for the Amazon Fire TV — and chances are — you may already own something that's compatible.

Best LG V30 Cases in 2022
By Joe Maring, Adam Doud published
Make sure to keep your LG V30 protected by picking up a quality-made case. It might be an older phone, but that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve some care.

How to enable the Google Pixel's camera and microphone toggles for enhanced on-device security
By Adam Doud published

How to remove web results from Google Search
By Adam Doud published
Google provides tools for removing content that is no longer relevant or needs to be removed for other reasons. We'll show you how to use them.

How to access and manage Google Assistant reminders
By Adam Doud published
Google recently made a small change to how reminders can be managed. We'll show you how to do that, how to create new reminders, and how to delete old ones.

How to submit your own Street View images to Google Maps
By Adam Doud published
Google Maps allows users to upload photospheres and path photos to the platform for others to enjoy. There are two ways to do it, an easy way and a hard way. We'll show you how to do both.

How to set and change your status in Gmail and Google Chat
By Adam Doud published
Google recently integrated Google Chat into Gmail, and as part of that, it allows you to set your status in Gmail so your contacts can know how responsive you'll be.

How to change your lock screen shortcuts on Android 12 on a Pixel
By Adam Doud published
Your Android 12 lock screen has shortcuts to control your smart home devices, and those controls are configurable. We'll show you how to do that.

How to back up your Android phone and data with Google One
By Adam Doud published
Google One is one of our favorite cloud services. You can also use it to back up your phone. Just download the Google One app to get started, and we'll show you the rest!

How to access the Android 12 Easter egg
By Adam Doud published
Google has included an Easter egg in every version of Android from version 2.3 and forwards to today. We'll show you where to find the Easter egg and how to activate the final image.

How to move your photos from Samsung Cloud to another cloud service
By Adam Doud published

How to share Wi-Fi credentials on Android 12
By Adam Doud published
Sharing Wi-Fi is simple with Android 12. You can share Wi-Fi with a QR code, Nearby Share, or by showing the credentials in cleartext. We'll show you how.
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