Apps

How to Retrace Your Steps with Backtrack on the Apple Watch (2023)

The small but mighty Apple Watch continues to wow users as it becomes more and more advanced. For example, I just recently learned how to retrace my steps via the Compass app on the Apple Watch, and it's left me with a surprising sense of reassurance about going on hikes in the North Carolina mountains. But whether you live in the country or find yourself navigating a busy city, anyone can learn how to retrace their steps with Backtrack on the Apple Watch so you never get lost again.

How to Unsend an Email in Gmail (2023)

We've all made the mistake of sending an email too quickly and forgetting the attachment, or leaving in embarrassing typos. Luckily, if you use Gmail, you have the ability to unsend an email for up to thirty seconds after you sent it! We'll walk through how to unsend emails in Gmail, whether you're using the app or the web version.

Safari Website Tinting colors the system status bar at the top of your device to match the header color of the website you're currently viewing. Some really appreciate this feature as it creates a less distracting view, however, others feel the gray system status bar makes it easier to see the iPhone status bar icons. If you fall in this camp, we'll show you how to disable Website Tinting.

The ability to set a departure time and arrival time in Apple Maps is not only useful for trip planning—it can help you to better coordinate your day. Want to know when you need to leave for your son's 4:30 p.m. guitar lesson in rush hour traffic? Or maybe you'd like to find the best time to leave and avoid traffic? We'll show you how to get estimated travel times and directions with departure time and arrival time factored in. 

how to change route on Google Maps (fuel-efficient route)

In an eco-conscious effort, Google Maps now includes a convenient fuel-efficient routing option. This allows you to view which route consumes the lowest amount of fuel. What's the downside? You don’t always get the shortest path, as the app prioritizes the fuel-efficient option by default. If you're getting inconvenient routes, we’ll show you how to turn off the Google Maps fuel-efficient routing feature.

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