It isn’t enough to have great new devices, apps, and games — you also have to know how to use them. Here at The Verge, we offer step-by-step how-tos for experienced and new users who are working with online, macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android apps, services, phones, laptops, and other tools. From simple instructions on how to install and use new devices, to little-known strategies on how to take advantage of hidden features and the best methods for adding power or storage, we’ve got your technological back.
Once the holidays are over and gifts are distributed, many of us find ourselves with phones, consoles, clothing, and other items that we no longer need. But how do you get rid of them responsibly? Here are some suggestions for disposing of your old items without adding to the world’s excess trash.
Back in August, the Chrome browser moved its download notifications from a bar at the bottom of the window to an icon at top. However, if you didn’t like that change, you could still use a flag to change it back. People are now reporting that, with the latest update of Chrome, that flag is gone, and you’re going to be stuck with the new notification icon. Oh, well.
