Google Maps
What Are Google Maps Plus Codes and How to Use Them
Jul 19th, 2022 by Sandy Writtenhouse
An interesting technology with good intent
Google Maps Not Talking or Giving Voice Directions? 12 Ways to Fix
Jun 18th, 2022 by Sodiq Olanrewaju
It's not because she's angry at you
How To Use Google Maps Wildfire Tracking
The more you know the safer you are
If you live in an area prone to wildfires or have a loved one who does, then the Google Maps wildfire tracking is a definite must. You can see where […]
Google Maps Location History: 5 Useful Things You Can Do With It
Makes it easier to take a trip down memory lane
There is an area in your Google My Activity page that’s especially useful; your location history. It’s useful because, if activated, it keeps track of every location you’ve visited ever […]
How To Download Maps on Google Maps for Offline Viewing
Critical for off-the-grid adventures
Google Maps is an amazing navigational resource and one of the most popular mapping apps in use across the world. Its one weak point is that it requires an active […]
9 Hidden Features in Google Maps You Should Check Out
Even more helpful than you thought
Google Maps has cornered the online maps market for quite some time now. Despite the alternatives to Google Maps, it’s still the most popular mapping service, especially with Android users. […]
How to Use Multiple Stops in Google Maps
The easy way to create a road trip
Google Maps is one of the best-known navigational apps in use today. People use it mostly for driving directions, but also to find hiking trails, local businesses, and much more. […]
How to View Your Google Maps Search History
Get directions again much more easily
Whenever you’re searching for something on the internet, Google Search is usually the first option that you pick. But, if it’s a specific place that you once looked up the […]
How to Make Custom Routes in Google Maps
Take a new way home every day
Taking spontaneous road trips can be fun, but sometimes you want to be a little more strategic and prepare your routes in advance. Having your custom routes already mapped out […]
How To Drop a Pin in Google Maps on Desktop and Mobile
Hint: don't use a real one
Google Maps has long usurped sat nav providers to become one of the best map apps and journey planners for mobile and desktop devices, rivalling Apple Maps and Bing Maps […]
8 Alternatives to Google Maps and When to Use Them
You might find them more to your liking
Google Maps is an excellent mapping service, and one so familiar that you will likely turn to it first. It’s great for exploring your future apartment’s neighbourhood or adding driving […]
How to View Google Maps Location History
This can be helpful and/or scary
The Google Maps location history lets you see all the places you’ve been to with your phone. It records the locations you go to, stores them in its database, and […]
8 Awesome Uses For Google Maps Street View
It's more than just a novelty
Everyone knows how useful Google Maps can be. But to most people, Google Maps Street View can feel like nothing more than a novelty. This couldn’t be further from the […]
What Is Local Guides for Google Maps?
Plus how you can use it to get special perks
Local Guides is a free service from Google Maps that lets anyone contribute photos, reviews, and more. The idea is for Local Guides users to help improve Google Maps by […]
Add Google Maps Driving Directions to Your Website
Make it easy for customers or friends to find you
Even though there are so many mapping apps and services out there to get you from point A to point B, the definitive king of maps is Google Maps. I use […]
