JR Raphael
Gmail for business: The best tips, time-savers, and advanced advice
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November 25, 2020
Gmail for business: The best tips, time-savers, and advanced advice
Warning: If you’re still using your inbox in its out-of-the-box state, you’re almost certainly missing out on some promising possibilities.…
The best Linux apps for Chromebooks
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November 20, 2020
The best Linux apps for Chromebooks
Being able to install Linux apps on Chrome OS opens up some fascinating new possibilities — particularly if you’re an…
Android's secret voice control superpowers
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November 19, 2020
Android's secret voice control superpowers
Sometimes, a few carefully chosen words can go a long way. Now, mind you, I’m not talking about interpersonal relations…
Why Google making its own Pixel chips could matter for you
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November 12, 2020
Why Google making its own Pixel chips could matter for you
It’s tough to talk about chips without venturing deep into spec-infested geeky waters. Unless, that is, we’re talking about the…
The Android app that's single-handedly saving my sanity
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November 5, 2020
The Android app that's single-handedly saving my sanity
If there’s one subject we can all relate to right now, it’s stress — and, by association, sanity. I’m not…
How to give Chrome a super-simple security upgrade
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November 3, 2020
How to give Chrome a super-simple security upgrade
Smart security, just like autumn attire, is all about layers. The more effective pieces you have working to protect you,…
Hands on: What it's actually like to use Windows apps on Chrome OS
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October 29, 2020
Hands on: What it's actually like to use Windows apps on Chrome OS
Hi. I’m writing this in the Microsoft Word app for Windows…on a Chromebook. I’ve got Microsoft Edge open, too, all…
20 ways to maximize collaboration with the new Gmail interface
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October 26, 2020
20 ways to maximize collaboration with the new Gmail interface
The inbox sure ain’t what it used to be. It’s hard to even remember now, but way back in the…
Why 5G phones aren't a smart investment in the future (yet)
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October 22, 2020
Why 5G phones aren't a smart investment in the future (yet)
Here’s an amusing little disconnect to wrap your musty ol’ mammal-brain around: Right now, when you’re looking at new phones,…
8 fast fixes for common Chrome OS problems
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October 20, 2020
8 fast fixes for common Chrome OS problems
Chromebooks are supposed to be simple, hassle-free systems — computers that are free from the complications of their Windows and…
The Pixel purchasing puzzle of 2020
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October 15, 2020
The Pixel purchasing puzzle of 2020
It’s a weird year for Pixel phones. I’ve been spending some time with Google’s current trio of homemade Android devices…
The million-dollar Android-Chrome-OS question
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October 8, 2020
The million-dollar Android-Chrome-OS question
Believe it or not, today marks exactly one month since Android 11 arrived in the world, all fresh-faced and bare-bottomed…
The beauty and the shame of Google’s Pixel 5 gamble
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October 1, 2020
The beauty and the shame of Google’s Pixel 5 gamble
What is a “Google phone”? That’s a question I’ve been trying to wrap my moist mammal-brain around for many a…
How to fix Android’s Smart Lock Trusted Places feature
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September 29, 2020
How to fix Android’s Smart Lock Trusted Places feature
Android’s Smart Lock feature is spectacular — that is, when it actually works. Smart Lock has been around since 2014’s…
The best Android file manager apps
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September 28, 2020
The best Android file manager apps
File management isn’t the sexiest subject surrounding smartphone ownership — but if you use your device for productivity, it’s an…