The latest articles by David Webb

  • Confidential mode on Gmail: encryption and attachments

    Gmail has a confidential mode that is designed to safeguard certain information. Thanks to this tool you can send emails with an expiration date so they disappear after a chosen amount of time. In this article we will explain how you can activate these features from the web version, or from the app for Android or iOS.

  • Plan a route on Google Maps: app, Android, iPhone

    Planning a road trip can be both an exciting and stressful venture. With so many factors at play, it's easy to become overwhelmed with which routes to take, how to avoid traffic or tolls, or how to include all points of interest without getting completely lost. Luckily, Google Maps makes it easy to create itineraries, and even customize them on the go. Here's how to get started using Google Maps.

  • Add an image to Gmail signature: with or without a URL

    If you are looking to add a picture file or logo to your Gmail signature without using any third-party service or application, there is a very simple process to do so. Here's how to add an image to your signature so that everybody can see it.

  • How to change download location Chrome: Android, Mac

    When you download a file using Google Chrome, the file is automatically saved to the Downloads folder of your user account. However, if you would like to change your default download location, here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to do so. This method works for all versions of Chrome on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.

  • How to view recently visited websites on Chrome

    Like most web browsers, Google Chrome keeps track of the sites that you visit. If you'd like to return to a website that you've accidentally exited out of, or if you're curious about the sites that were visited on a shared computer, you can easily locate your recently or previously visited websites.