Google Maps Gets New Bike-Sharing Features

With the latest update to Google Maps, Google is making it easier to get around cities by bike. While offering cycling routes to follow is nothing new for Google Maps (the navigation service first started offering them 10 years ago), Google is now integrating bike-sharing into its routes. These new bike-sharing features will make it
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The 8 Most Common Reasons Why Windows Gets Unresponsive

It’s no fun when your computer becomes unresponsive. Even if you don’t lose work because of it, hanging programs or a total system freeze can slow your productivity to a crawl. PC problems that don’t manifest through a blue screen or other random shutdowns usually result in an unresponsive Windows 10 system. Let’s examine the
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Google Maps Gets New Features to Explore

Google Maps is 15 years old, with Google having launched Maps all the way back in 2005. To celebrate the milestone, Google has updated Maps, with a new icon, a simplified user interface, and news of some new features coming over the next few months. A Brief History of Google Maps In February 2005, Google
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Searching for the Right YouTube Channel Gets Easier With These 5 Sites

YouTube has got a lot better but it’s still tough to search for the best channels. You can find a YouTube channel without knowing the name but it’s often thanks to serendipity or recommendations. YouTube’s own algorithm that suggests videos isn’t perfect either. So, how do you take control of your own YouTube search? Master
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Spotify’s Family Plan Gets New Parental Controls

Spotify is updating its Premium Family plan. The new upgrade will add new parental controls including an Explicit Content Filter, a new Family Hub for managing settings and members, and a new personalized playlist called Family Mix. What Is Spotify’s Premium Family Plan? Most streaming services now offer family plans, and Spotify is no exception.
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Google Assistant Gets New Features for the Holidays

For those of us who celebrate Christmas, the next few weeks are set to be the busiest time of the year. We all run around buying gifts, sending greetings cards, meeting up with friends and family, and generally being rushed off our feet for no apparent reason. However, Google thinks its Assistant can help you
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