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How to Save Phone Battery Life with Adaptive Connectivity?

March 15, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help, iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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Dave, I’ve heard that 5G connectivity is fast, but it also consumes a lot of power. Since my Android phone already has crummy battery life, can I disable 5G or just limit it to when I really need lots of bandwidth?

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How Can I Rearrange Shortcuts on Android 13?

March 8, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help / No Comments
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My girlfriend has a convenient shortcut on her Android phone for Calculator but I don’t seem to have one of my own. Her shortcuts on the swipe-down menu are in a different order too. How can I set up my Android phone to match hers?

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How to Scan and Create QR Codes in Android 13

February 20, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help / No Comments
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I’m just a newbie with my Android phone and am wondering how I can use it to scan QR codes. For that matter, can I create QR codes for my Web site and product pages on Etsy too? Thanks.

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How Google Maps Can Help You Find Nearby EV Charging Stations

February 11, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help, Auto Tech Help / No Comments
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You’re on the road and need to keep in mind that your electric vehicle needs an occasional top up during the day. It might even be a plug-in hybrid and you just seek to save some money with EV mode rather than paying for gas. Okay, here’s how to set up Google Maps to always know the closest compatible EV charging station.

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Record Your Own Alarm Sound in Google Clock for Android

January 19, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help / No Comments
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I’m bored with the ringtones in Google Clock on my Android phone, though I still use it to wake up every morning. I know I can use music, but that won’t work. What I want is my Mom saying “get up! you’re going to be late!”. Can I set a custom recording as my ringtone??

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Guide to Running Android Apps on a Windows 11 PC

January 18, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help, Windows PC Help / 1 Comment
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There are a lot of Windows 11 apps, programs, and games, but imagine you could run Android applications on your PC too! Turns out that you can do just that with the latest version of Windows 11, though it’s not through Microsoft. Here’s how to get it all working…

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How To Modify and Add Widgets to your Android Home Screen

January 14, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help / No Comments
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I am new to Android and am trying to figure out how to add and alter the widgets on my phone. Can you give me a quick tutorial on how to fine tune things, please?

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How to Identify Original Location of Photos on Android?

January 7, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Android Help / No Comments
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Since I keep all my photos in my Google Account, they follow me from phone to phone as I upgrade. Is there any way to identify the location of older photos taken on different phones, however?

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