https://www.groovypost.com The premier source for tech news, tips, reviews and how to galleries Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:37:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-gp-logo-512-32x32.png https://www.groovypost.com 32 32 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/report-accident-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/report-accident-google-maps/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:30:58 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=256016 Reporting an accident in Google Maps allows other users to avoid the area. Here's how to report an accident in Google Maps.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/report-accident-google-maps/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-starting-point-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-starting-point-google-maps/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:05:24 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=255544 Google Maps uses your home location as the start location, but you can alter it. 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Here's how to try to fix Google Maps not working on Mac.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-google-maps-not-working-mac/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-elevation-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-elevation-google-maps/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:30:11 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=253143 If you are planning a hike or sightseeing, you may want to find elevation on Google Maps either on your desktop or mobile device.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/find-elevation-google-maps/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-off-do-not-disturb-google-maps-android/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-off-do-not-disturb-google-maps-android/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:05:36 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=253127 When using Google Maps, it automatically drops into Do not Disturb mode on Android but you can turn the feature off in Google Maps.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/turn-off-do-not-disturb-google-maps-android/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/drop-multiple-pins-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/drop-multiple-pins-google-maps/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:30:14 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=253048 Pinning locations on Google Maps makes navigation eaiser. 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If you're having trouble with the Google Maps voice not working, follow the steps in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/fix-google-maps-voice-not-working/feed/ 2 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-or-disable-live-traffic-on-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-or-disable-live-traffic-on-google-maps/#respond Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:30:01 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=241945 Google Maps can keep you updated about the traffic on your route. Learn how to enable or disable live traffic on Google Maps in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-or-disable-live-traffic-on-google-maps/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/blur-your-house-on-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/blur-your-house-on-google-maps/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:30:23 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=241200 Don't want everyone from around the world to be able to see where you live? 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This guide explains how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/report-map-errors-in-google-maps/feed/ 4 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/see-older-images-in-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/see-older-images-in-google-maps/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:30:50 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=240027 Getting nostalgic about old neighborhoods? You don't need to wonder. You can view older images in Google Maps and take a virtual journey through time.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/see-older-images-in-google-maps/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/switch-labels-from-miles-to-kilometers-in-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/switch-labels-from-miles-to-kilometers-in-google-maps/#comments Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:30:12 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=240943 Is Google Maps showing you the wrong units of distance? Learn how to switch from miles to kilometers in Google Maps (and back again) in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/switch-labels-from-miles-to-kilometers-in-google-maps/feed/ 2 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-voice-on-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-voice-on-google-maps/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:30:30 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=240054 Need the default voice on Google Maps to sound differently or use a different language? This guide explains how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-voice-on-google-maps/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-the-speedometer-in-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-the-speedometer-in-google-maps/#comments Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:30:28 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=239974 Google Maps on Android includes a speedometer feature to aid with navigation. Learn how to enable the speedometer in Google Maps in this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/enable-the-speedometer-in-google-maps/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-google-maps-search-history/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-google-maps-search-history/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:05:37 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=227863 Want to clear your Google Maps search history? You can do this easily on PC, Mac, or mobile. This guide will show you how.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/clear-google-maps-search-history/feed/ 1 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-google-maps-3d/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-google-maps-3d/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 16:05:22 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=227121 You can get a more realistic view in Google Maps by viewing it in 3D. Learn how to make Google Maps 3D with this guide.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-google-maps-3d/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-google-maps-default-on-iphone/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-google-maps-default-on-iphone/#respond Sun, 15 May 2022 14:05:44 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=226295 While there's no official way to make Google Maps the default on iPhone, there is a workaround. This guide will explain what to do.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/make-google-maps-default-on-iphone/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/calibrate-google-maps/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/calibrate-google-maps/#respond Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:05:40 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=222188 Google Maps is only as accurate as the device you're using. If you're going the wrong way, use this guide to calibrate Google Maps for better directions.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/calibrate-google-maps/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-your-google-maps-timeline-as-a-travel-diary/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-your-google-maps-timeline-as-a-travel-diary/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=213058 If you use Google Maps, did you know that you have a built-in travel diary? Check out your Google Maps Timeline to relive your trips.]]> https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-your-google-maps-timeline-as-a-travel-diary/feed/ 4 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-the-google-maps-sidebar-in-google-calendar/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-the-google-maps-sidebar-in-google-calendar/#respond Tue, 18 May 2021 15:00:38 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=209104 Event planning is easier than ever! 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