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How to download third-party apps on your Android device not from Google Play Store
How to download Android apps without Google Play Store

You don't need Google Play Store to install apps on your Android device. Here are alternative ways to find new apps for your phone or tablet.

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AI video generators text to video
6 AI video generators to try while you wait for OpenAI's Sora

Sora will revolutionize video production, removing the need for a studio. It's not yet available, but alternative AI video generators exist.

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11 secret Google Messages features, tips, and tricks

Google's default messaging app has a ton of features, many of them hidden. You just have to find them. Here's the best ones and more tips and tricks.

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Google Maps vs Waze
I tested Google Maps against Waze to see which is really better

Google owns two navigation apps called Waze and Google Maps. I use Waze, but I downloaded Google Maps again to see how it compares.

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Google One
Is Google One worth it? Here's a break down of the cost and features

If you're curious about whether Google One is worth the cost, I've tried it and have detailed all the pricing plans and what you get with each one.

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Google Photos AI features
4 clever AI editing tools coming to Google Photos for all to use

All Google Photos users will soon be able to use AI to edit their images, thanks to features like Magic Editor, Photo Unblur, and Magic Eraser.

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ChatGPT Plus vs Gemini Advanced vs Microsoft Copilot Pro
8 ways ChatGPT Plus is better than Gemini Advanced and Copilot Pro

ChatGPT Plus faces stiff competition from Gemini Advanced and Copilot Pro. But I've tried all three AI subscription services. Here's how it's better.

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Google find my device
How to use Google's Find My Device to track your devices

Use Google's location-tracking service to pinpoint your Android phone, tablet, smartwatch, or anything else with a compatible Bluetooth tracker.

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Audible podcast Prime Video series
7 Audible podcasts being fully remade into Prime Video shows

Amazon has announced that popular podcasts will be redone... for Prime Video. Here are seven of these new podcast-based shows we can't wait to watch.

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Killed by Google
Killed by Google: Remembering 10 of Google's biggest fails

Google has launched several products over the years -- and killed many, with Google Pay being the most recent. Let's look at its other big flops.

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Sonos Roam Blue speaker
A redesigned Sonos app will reportedly arrive on May 7

A visual overhaul and a streamlined device setup are set to revamp the app experience in a big way.

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Beeper being used both on a desktop and on a smartphone
Beeper's chat app ditches waitlist following Automattic acquisition

Beeper founder and former Pebble CEO Eric Migicovsky will join Auttomatic as part of the deal.

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A hand holding an iPhone showing the Alternative 80's Spotify playlist.
From iPod to streaming era: What we've gained -- and lost

What started as iPod's dream for "1000 songs in your pocket" has become 100 million at our fingertips.

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11 Windows apps to install first on every new PC
11 essential Windows apps that I install first on every new PC

Windows PC apps like GIMP, VLC, and Ditto Clipboard have made my life so much easier. I know they'll do the same for you.

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Google Find My Device Devices Screen
Google's Find My Device network is ready to help you track down lost devices, pets and more

Similar to Apple's Find My network, Google's long-anticipated crowdsourced tracking network makes finding your valuables a far less cumbersome task.

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Secret Waze tips and tricks you have to try
7 hidden Waze tips and tricks you have to try

If you think you know Waze, think again. You'll get even more from Google's other navigation app using these hidden tips and tricks.

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Apple Maps vs Waze
I tested Waze against Apple Maps to see which is actually better

If you own an iPhone, Apple Maps comes pre-installed, but is it better than other apps? I go head-to-head with Apple Maps vs Waze to see which wins.

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Chrome browser alternatives
I tried 7 Chrome alternatives to see which browser is better

If you see Chrome as a vampire draining data, there are alternative browsers. And I tried 7 of them.

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MacBook
10 must-have Mac apps that I install first on every new laptop

Macs are user-friendly out of the box, but these apps are essential for getting an even better experience and productivity out of your machine.

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Why Waze is better than Google Maps
5 reasons why I use Waze instead of Google Maps

Google has two free navigation apps: Waze and Google Maps. Here's why, after all these years, I still use Waze over Google Maps.

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