Tech Tip: How to set up Google Now in Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Description: Google Now is a very exciting new feature to give you helpful information, just based on the searches you've done. Search sport scores? A card will appear after time with scores. Looking for restaurants nearby? A card is already waiting for you. Follow this guide to set up Google Now for use on a device running Jelly Bean.

1. Swipe up from anywhere along the bottom of the screen. Google Now will open.
   
   
   
   
2. A welcome screen will appear. Tap Next.
   
   
   
   
3. A few examples of what Google Now is capable of will appear. Follow through these and tap
   Next to continue.
   
   
   
   
4. A confirmation screen will appear. Tap Yes, I'm In! to begin using Google Now.
   
   
   
   
5. The main Google Now screen will appear. Relevant information is presented in cards. Swipe a card left or right to remove it.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. This information is obtained from Google searches, and relevant information regarding the Google account used. To tweak the settings, tap the 3 dot icon in the bottom right.
   
   
   
   
7. A menu screen will appear. Tap Settings in this list to bring up a list of settings.
   
   
   
   
8. A menu for Google Now, Tablet Search and Voice will appear. Tap Google Now.
   
   
   
   
9. From here, individual card settings can be changed such as priority, when a card appears, and more specific settings depending on the card itself. Tap a header to tweak these settings to the desired options. Hit the back key to go back and begin using Google Now!
   
   

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Tech News: Google Play now offering Gift Cards

There have been rumors circulating that Google was in the process of creating gift cards to use in its Play Store. Today, Google made it official. The cards are “on their way” to retailers and come in $10, $25 and $50 amounts (so far). According to Google, they can be redeemed for apps, music, TV shows and books. Magazine subscriptions, app subscriptions and hardware/accessories though, will still need your credit card number. So far, RadioShack, Target and Gamestop are the stores on board, though, expect that number to grow as they become more widely available.

Source: http://play.google.com/about/giftcards/

Tech Tip of the Day: How to sync your data with Google Chrome

Description: This article will show you how to sync your bookmarks and other browser information and settings in Google Chrome. Doing so means that your bookmarks and other browser settings will follow you to any Google Chrome browser anywhere just by logging in.

1. Click on the Google Chrome icon to open
   
   
   
   
2. Click on the wrench icon towards the upper right corner
   
   
   
   
3. Scroll down and select Options
   
   
   
   
4. Once on the main options page click on Personal Stuff on the left
   
   
   
   
5. On the Personal Stuff page click on the Sign into Chrome button
   
   
   
   
6. Log in using your Google account information. If you do not have an account click on
   Create a Google Account
   
   
   
   
7. Once logged in it will ask you to sync all data. If you want to select what to sync, click on
   Advanced
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • If you want to select what to sync, click on Advanced, then click
     OK when finished
     
     
8. Click on the X to close
   
   

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