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 enable Google Assistant Drive Mode in Google Maps
By Adam Doud last updated
Google Assistant's Driving Mode is a kinda-sorta version of Android Auto that works on any Android phone with Android 9 and up. We'll show you how to get it up and running.
How to enable automatic call recording in the Google Phone app
By Adam Doud published
Recording calls can be handy, but it's not available everywhere. If you have the ability to record, we'll show you how to do it.
How to snooze Google Calendar notifications from the Chrome browser
By Adam Doud published
If you frequently use Google Calendar, you may want to hit the snooze button on notifications. You can do it now, and we'll show you how!
How to move photos from Gmail to Google Photos
By Adam Doud published
Google introduced a new way to move photos from Gmail to Google Photos. There are some limitations, but we'll show you how to do it!
How to use a custom passphrase to securely sync your Chrome passwords and data
By Adam Doud published
You can encrypt your data for Google Sync so that not even Google can see it. There are some major caveats to be aware of, so read on for instructions.
How to set up automatic deletion of your Google Assistant data
By Adam Doud published
You can set up automatic deletion of your Google Assistant data so Google automatically purges data every 3, 18, or 36 months. We'll show you how!
How to find files easier in Google Drive
By Adam Doud last updated
Google changed how some of its operators worked in order to make searching for files easier.
How to export and delete your passwords from Google Chrome
By Adam Doud last updated
Chrome makes it easy to export your saved passwords to a CSV file so you can import them into a dedicated password manager. We'll show you how to do that.
How to create sunrise or sunset routines with Google Assistant
By Adam Doud last updated
You can create a routine based on sunrise or sunset to automate your smart home. We'll show you how!
How to search tabs in Google Chrome
By Adam Doud published
Google recently introduced the ability to search for Chrome tabs on your desktop computer, and it works for any open tab. Here's how to do it!
How to find your misplaced phone with Google Assistant
By Adam Doud last updated
Google Assistant can help you find your misplaced phone by making it ring, even if it's silenced. We've got simple instructions on how to do that.
Does Samsung Galaxy SmartTag support UWB?
By Adam Doud published
Samsung introduced SmartTags at its Unpacked event, but there are two different versions and only one of them supports UWB. We've got all the details.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs. iPhone 12 Pro: Which should you buy?
By Adam Doud last updated
Samsung and Apple's second-best phones have a lot in common. Which one will you be happier with? We break them both down.
Which Galaxy S21 versions support the S Pen?
By Adam Doud published
Samsung announced that the S Pen was coming to the Galaxy S21 Series, but only to one of the phones. It gets more complicated. We sort it all out for you.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S21 fingerprint sensor work with screen protectors?
By Adam Doud last updated
Samsung's ultrasonic fingerprint sensor had trouble with tempered glass screen protectors in the past. We go over the various options you can use to keep your phone screen safe.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S21 have a microSD slot?
By Adam Doud last updated
Samsung is dropping the microSD card reader in this year's flagship phones. But do you really need it any more?
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