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Set up Chrome Memory Saver for background tabs
Reduce memory used by inactive Chrome tabs and keep selected sites active on your computer.
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How to respond to a Google account security alert
Review an unexpected Google security alert, check account activity and secure an unfamiliar sign-in.
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Android
How to use Quick Share with Apple AirDrop
Send files between supported Android and Apple devices with Quick Share and AirDrop, or use Google's QR fallback.
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Share files across platforms with LocalSend
Use LocalSend to transfer files across phones and computers on a local network, without a cloud account.
Internet
Set up a passkey for your Google account
Create a Google account passkey, understand where it lives and plan another way to sign in.
Android
Free up storage on Android without losing important files
Find large files, review downloads and safely remove backed-up photos to make room on Android.
Android
Back up your Android phone before switching devices
Check your Android backup, photos and app-specific data before moving to a new phone.
Android
Review app permissions on your Android phone
Check which Android apps can access your camera, microphone, location and other sensitive information.
Internet
Save Google backup codes before you need them
Create and store Google backup codes so you have another way to complete two-step verification.