Katie Teague

DoorDash now offers grocery delivery

DoorDash, known for its restaurant food delivery services, has added grocery delivery to its menu. The company said Thursday it’s partnering with Meijer and Fresh Thyme to deliver to customers in Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Detroit and Indianapolis. It’s also working with Smart & Final in California to deliver groceries in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay …

Read More »

How to make Google Docs 😊: The easy way to add emoji without copy and paste

Sure, you might be used to dropping a smiley 😀in a text message or just about any other conversation, but did you know that you can also shed tears of joy 😂in a Google Doc? Expressing yourself though emoticons, or emotional icons, has become so commonplace, it’s inspired everything from plush emoji pillows to The Emoji Movie, which was pretty much …

Read More »

Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL phones are already discontinued after less than a year

Google has discontinued its Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL phones after only nine months. The phones are no longer available for purchase in the Google Store, though they’re still available in other stores for the time being. The news comes in the same week that Google unveiled its newest budget phone, the Pixel 4A. “Google Store has sold through its inventory …

Read More »

Google’s new voice and audio settings give you more control over your privacy

Google on Wednesday let people know it’s still having humans review voice and audio recordings on devices like Google Home. However, the search giant’s email also said it’s giving you more control over what’s being shared and has automatically turned off the feature for all accounts.  “Saved audio recordings help improve our audio recognition technologies, so products like Google Assistant can …

Read More »

Watch YouTube videos at the exact same time as your friends remotely. Here’s how

Texting friends you haven’t seen in months gets boring after a while, especially when they’re the friends you used to get together with to watch your favorite YouTubers. Fortunately, if you’re missing those nights with your besties, you can have ’em back. An app called Airtime lets you video chat with others while watching movies and YouTube videos on the …

Read More »

Twitter will let iPhone owners tweet with just your voice. Here’s how to do it

Sometimes saying what you want to say is easier than typing it out — and now you can. This week, Twitter added a new feature for iPhone ($500 at Best Buy) users that lets you tweet a voice recording that you capture through the app. The feature is limited for now (Twitter says it’s testing it out), but the company is …

Read More »

Laptop keyboard an icky mess? How to clean off the dust, crumbs and goo

Your computer’s keyboard is bound to get dirty at some point. Whether it’s a sticky key from the juice you spilled, food crumbs that didn’t make it to your mouth or keys that are extra shiny from the oils on your fingers, your keyboard is a mess. Cleaning it will make your keyboard more visually appealing and it can help …

Read More »

Make a Facebook avatar for chat, Instagram, Twitter and more. Here’s how

Still haven’t created a Facebook avatar? You’re missing out. The social network’s newest addition lets you make a cartoony character version of yourself, which you can customize with a variety of faces, hairstyles and outfits. You’ll then be able to use the avatar in your Facebook comments, stories, your profile picture and Facebook Messenger chat windows. They’re similar in style to …

Read More »

Download Disney Plus movies and TV shows to watch offline. Here’s how

If you haven’t had a chance to experience Disney Plus yet, you’re truly missing out on all the great movies and shows the streaming service offers. The list includes the Avengers movies, The Mandalorian and Disney’s vault of classics. There are even several ways to try it free. As with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and Amazon Prime, you can download Disney’s cornucopia of …

Read More »

Quarantine birthday, anniversary, movie night: How to throw a virtual party during lockdown

More and more people in coronavirus lockdown have begun throwing parties, celebrating their birthdays, having graduation ceremonies and hosting movie nights with their friends and family — remotely, of course. Due to quarantine, friends and family have had to get creative when it comes to celebrating special days. If you’re looking to throw a virtual party for yourself or someone …

Read More »