Waze offers more than navigation instructions and live traffic updates. Learn more of the app's handy features.

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Waze is Google's navigation app that gives drivers realtime updates on traffic and driving conditions.

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How to set up and customize Google Alerts: Track the search terms and topics you're interested in

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Google launched Google Alerts over 20 years ago to monitor new mentions of specific search terms.

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Google's Emoji Kitchen lets you combine emoji into one sticker. Here's how it works and what apps are compatible with it.

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Google's Emoji Kitchen recently expanded, and now users can mash up emojis on pretty much any device, including iPhones, Mac devices, and more.

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YouTube is a major entertainment force. Here's the platform's history, plus how to create a channel and upload videos.

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YouTube was acquired by Google, and has since become a major revenue-generator for Alphabet, thanks to YouTube Premium.

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Google Translate can interpret more than just text. Here's how to use it with text, speech, and images in 100+ languages.

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How to use Google Flights: Find cheap flight options, search multiple airlines at once, and track flight prices

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Google Flights searches for flights and compares prices across dozens of airlines, finding you the cheapest flights available.

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How to use Google Classroom, Google's free learning platform to create and grade assignments

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Google Classroom exploded in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and soon had more than 150 million users.

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How to use Google Slides, Google's free slideshow presentation maker

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How to use Google Sheets: Google's free spreadsheet application that users can share and update in realtime

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Google Sheets is part of the Google Workspace suite of productivity programs.

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How to use Google Calendar: Schedule calls and meetings, share and sync calendars, and organize your time

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You can use Google Calendar to schedule meetings, share and manage multiple calendars.

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