We all know how big it is Google and the quantity and diversity of services that offers. Many of these services have become essential to our day to day. So much so that in some cases it would be hard for us to get used to the idea of a life without Google, although firms like Huawei insist (not for pleasure) to show that it is possible.
To a greater or lesser extent we all make use of Google applications several times a day. And there are so many tools that the big "G" offers us that many escape our knowledge. For being more specific or for being of a less habitual use. Today we bring you 4 Apps that you may not know but that can be very useful.
Lesser known and really useful Google apps
For you to complete the top of your most useful applications, today we bring you some own Google Apps that you may not know yet. The idea is that our day to day is easier and that our smartphones help us to do so. You may know all of them or at least some of them, but surely if not, you will be happy to hear about them.
Applications for get better performance Or perform tasks that could be tedious without the necessary tools. And applications for improve security of our devices are always welcome. Here we leave you a selection of 4 that will surely give you a hand.
Remote Desktop
There are in the immense Google Play Store countless applications that will be used to manage your PC desktop remotely. Either from your smartphone from anywhere, or from another computer. Google proposes its own, and we have to say that, with a good connection, the user experience is smooth and pleasant.
The first thing we should do is install a Google Chrome extension on our computer so that this connection is "perfect". The functionality of this application it will depend a lot on the type of task we want to carry out from the phone. Taking into account the limitations that a smartphone offers to operate a computer in terms of touch screen functionality.
If what we want is promptly consult a file in particular. Sign out of Netflix so you can use it without problems on your smartphone. OR see how the installation of a program goes just downloaded you will have no problems. In all these cases the application will be perfect. But if we want to use some program or perform another type of task, as we say, we will find some limitations.
If you trust Google software more than any other of dubious origin that you can find in the Play Store or elsewhere, "Google Remote Desktop" is an excellent option. It integrates wonderfully with our Android account and above all, we guarantee not to find advertising in every moment.
PhotoScan
Here we find a tool really interesting for "Transform" old photos into digital format that we all have at home. Memories of a time when there were no digital formats and that they deserve to endure because of how important they can be on a personal level for each one.
In the same way as with the previous App, and in reality with almost anyone, We will find a great variety of similar options in the Play Store. Own choice of Google has a good reputation in the store and promises to deliver good end results.
If you've ever tried scan a photograph Antigua sure you have run into a lot of problems. Format incompatibility, Shadows and rarities in real colors. Can taking a photo from the phone directly simplifies the process infinitely. If in addition the digitization is carried out in a more advanced way using an image processingMuch better.
One of the main problems when we take photographs of documents and / or photos it is usually the angle used. Something that always ends up affecting a disastrous result. Few people are able to position the phone on the document properly, not to mention the shadows that we can do with the smartphone itself between the image and the light.
Google PhotoScan it offers us a professional result in seconds. We will get a automatic cropping based on automatic edge detection. Straight scans and rectangular in shape with perspective correction. Smart rotation of photos so they are straight. More than enough reasons for you to choose to use this App and digitize your old photos in the best possible way.
Google files
We keep recommending more Google apps and services to you. In this case we are talking about an application that will make your device recover space. A cleaning of cache, delete photos, duplicate files, memes and apps that you no longer use is always good for our device. Using Files you can count on that extra memory that you miss on your device and you will regain the fluidity of its operation.
Google files helps you manage your phone storage. How much the memory You have available on the smartphone and on the card memory. It facilitates us a task that sometimes becomes difficult for us, transfer files from Apps to memory card. Get free space and perform file cleaning for greater efficiency.
Using the Google App Files we can share all the files on our phone without the need for connection. With other users who have the same application we can send and receive documents quickly and safely. Files offers us the possibility of WPA2 encryption. Through Bluetooth we can transfer files or even applications quickly and safely.
As we can see, we have in Files a complete application that offers us various possibilities Among which three functionalities stand out. Freeing up space for better performance, find files quickly thanks to its filters, and share all your content safely no need to connect.
Find my device
This is a really important app and it is surprising that its use and download has not obtained better numbers from the beginning. At apple, the application to find the lost device comes standard installed. AND has always gotten great recognition for helping to find lost or stolen phones.
In order for its operation to be correct, The first thing we should do after its installation is to activate the location and accept the permissions. And logically, so that we can find a lost device it must be connected to the network.
Find my Google device helps us find our smartphone, tablet or watch linked to our Google account. We can go to the location where the lost device is with Google Maps. And we can even use indoor maps available in airports, large buildings or shopping centers.
To locate it in an area with poor visibility, or even at home when you can't find it, we can make the device emit a sound.Therefore, if we are nearby, we can recover it much faster. You will be able to check the battery level and even the connection status.
In case we consider that our data may be in danger we also have the option to completely erase the device. In the same way we can block it so that it cannot be used. Even have a custom message appear on the screen in which we can indicate contact details.
