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You may have heard your friends getting excited about the upcoming Winter Steam sale, saving their Steam gift cards to snag a hot deal on their favorite games. But what is Steam, and why is it popular? Steam is Valve's prized possession, a platform that has existed since 2003. It digitalized video games for computers, replacing the need to buy physically boxed PC games.
What's up with WhatsApp? Explaining the global messaging titan to the US
WhatsApp is a primary form of communication for a third of the people around the world
WhatsApp has been around for a while, but has only fairly recently started to making inroads into the US. If you live in the States, you may not know many people who use the little green messaging app — but don't be fooled. Practically everyone uses WhatsApp, even if you don't. The app is more or less synonymous with modern life in Europe, Africa, South America, and most of Asia. Want to know what's up with WhatsApp? You've come to the right place.
The push for hybrid workspaces has remained at the forefront since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. Today, challenges still arise for fully remote and hybrid arrangements. Employers have concerns about how to integrate collaboration into team projects when working virtually. Historically, the office has been more than setting up a workspace. It has become a place to meet up, collaborate, and innovate. But as technology has transformed, more people have depended on their portable Chromebooks and in-home offices to get work done.
What is Alphabet, Google's parent company?
No, Google did not become Alphabet. It became part of a conglomerate instead. Here's how it works
Rebranding gives businesses an image refresh and a competitive edge in an era of dynamic markets. Google underwent it in 2015, creating the Alphabet we now know as its parent company. Its birth has made it possible for its divisions to operate independently. Each remains a part of the company while handling projects beyond the internet search engine, advertising, or making new Google Pixel phones.
What is an algorithm, exactly?
What is an algorithm, and how does it work? These processes are all around us. Let's take a closer look at them
The word "algorithm" is ubiquitous these days. However, like many tech terms that get thrown around, its meaning isn't always clear to casual audiences. Since it seems like algorithms are everywhere and doing everything, many people have grown confused about what this software does. Are you using algorithms every time you pull out your Android phone? Almost certainly.
What is Amazon pharmacy and should I use it?
Yet another Prime benefit that may be cheaper than your insurance co-pay
The rise of online pharmacy services is one of the convenient trends that became increasingly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon was just one of the company that got in on the action with its Amazon Pharmacy service. Amazon's prescription delivery servcies provides a way for you to access health care at your doorstep. Since the company acquired PillPack in 2018, Amazon has split pharmaceutical services in two. You can use PillPack to organize dozens of drugs or use Amazon Pharmacy when you don't have that many prescriptions.
With some of the best Android smartphones now supporting 5G, it makes sense to consider investing in the new wireless standard. Today's 5G networks are based on sub-6GHz (sub-6) or millimeter-wave (mmWave), and both have different purposes. For example, sub-6GHz can travel long distances with speeds slightly higher than 4G. On the other hand, millimeter-wave has a shorter range versus sub-6Ghz with higher overall network speeds than 4G. Neither can combine speed and distance into one package deal, so we need C-Band to effectively bridge that gap as a good middle ground.
If you recently came across YouTube asking you to verify your age or risk account deletion, you're not alone. Google has become much more aggressive about age verification in recent years because of a hefty fine the company had to pay when it was found violating children's safety guidelines, and that's why it's asking some people for their ID cards or credit cards for verification. Here's what you need to know.
Scoped storage on Android 11 is ruining the Google Photos experience
If your go-to gallery app is Photos, deleting anything from your Android 11 device will be a bother and there's little you can do about it
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If you plan on buying a phone with Android 11 soon, you'll want to get used to your manufacturer's gallery app. And if you're going to be using Google Photos on something that's not a Pixel, be prepared to confirm every single thing you want to delete on the app. The reason why boils down to a new, well-intentioned policy in the operating system that leaves end users with some annoying consequences.