The Verge - Give the best Mother’s Day gift of all: tech supporthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52801/VER_Logomark_32x32..png2015-04-29T10:00:39-04:00http://www.theverge.com/rss/stream/83393962015-04-29T10:00:39-04:002015-04-29T10:00:39-04:00The best way to manage your photos online in 2015
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<p>In August 2013, we reviewed <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/29/4560364/best-cloud-storage-photo-apps">the best services for storing your photos in the cloud</a>. Nearly two years later, much has changed. Everpix, our pick for average users, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/5/5039216/everpix-life-and-death-inside-the-worlds-best-photo-startup">went out of business</a>. Picturelife, our choice for power users, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/2/7964663/why-every-photo-storage-startup-dies-or-gets-acquired">sold itself to StreamNation</a>. And Google+ remains a worthy free choice, even if Google’s plans for photos are <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/2/8131639/google-officially-splits-into-photos-and-streams">very much up in the air</a>. </p>
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<p> </p> <p> </p> <section class="lede"><h1>All-time greatest album</h1> <h2>The best way to manage your photos online in 2015</h2> <h3>By Casey Newton</h3></section><p> </p> <div class="m-snippet thin"> <p><strong>In August 2013,</strong> we reviewed <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/29/4560364/best-cloud-storage-photo-apps">the best services for storing your photos in the cloud</a>. Nearly two years later, much has changed. Everpix, our pick for average users, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/5/5039216/everpix-life-and-death-inside-the-worlds-best-photo-startup">went out of business</a>. Picturelife, our choice for power users, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2015/2/2/7964663/why-every-photo-storage-startup-dies-or-gets-acquired">sold itself to StreamNation</a>. And Google+ remains...</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2015/4/29/8467289/cloud-photo-storage-comparison-dropbox-icloud-flickr-onedrive-freeCasey Newton2015-04-24T14:25:11-04:002015-04-24T14:25:11-04:00How to save your iPhone and Apple Watch from notification hell
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<p>Early on in any relationship, your app will make one simple request: “I would like to send you notifications.” Sure, it makes sense for a breaking news, banking, or even a weather app, but what does <em>Temple Run</em> really need to tell me when I’m not in the middle of a run? Or any number of other games and random apps for that matter. </p>
<p>Maybe you’ve hit OK thinking, “Yeah, I’ll change that later,” or “I don’t know what it would actually send me, but I don’t want to feel left out.” Maybe it didn’t bother you as much when the phone was in your pocket or sitting on your desk / nightstand / couch — but what about when it’s on your wrist? When each notification is both unavoidable and potentially visible to the world around you? </p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2015/4/24/8490533/iphone-apple-watch-push-notifications-cleanup-turn-offRoss Miller2015-04-24T11:56:15-04:002015-04-24T11:56:15-04:00How to set up the Apple Watch in 16 steps
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<p>Including one absolutely necessary cat video</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2015/4/24/8489459/apple-watch-how-to-pair-setup-pay-bluetooth-contactsDieter Bohn2015-04-24T10:38:16-04:002015-04-24T10:38:16-04:00The 9 best apps for Apple Watch you can get right now
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<p>Apple has the best smartphone ecosystem, the best tablet ecosystem, and as of today, the best smartwatch ecosystem when it comes to apps. But the app story is dramatically different on the Watch in a way that you won't quite understand until you start to use one. Where on the iPhone and iPad, apps are almost everything that you do, on the Apple Watch, apps really aren't something you want to play around with. In fact, you may often find yourself wondering why you'd use some of these apps at all.</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2015/4/24/8489201/best-apple-watch-apps-so-farJacob Kastrenakes2015-02-20T10:00:03-05:002015-02-20T10:00:03-05:00Snapchat starter pack: 10 accounts to follow
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<p>A few of the strangest and most interesting accounts to follow</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2015/2/20/8066755/snapchat-add-accounts-who-to-followSam Sheffer2014-12-25T08:20:00-05:002014-12-25T08:20:00-05:00The best apps for your new Mac
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<p>Whether you're among the chosen to get a new computer for the holidays or are burdened with the responsibility of playing family tech support, we've got you covered with an essential pack of Mac apps, utilities, tools, and time-wasters. Grab another moose-shaped mug of eggnog and start downloading.</p>
<p><em>This year we've picked out some of the very best apps, games, books, and downloads for your new devices. Dig into our top selections for <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231254/best-android-apps">Android apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231258/best-android-games">Android games</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5220018/best-iphone-apps">iPhone apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231300/best-ipad-apps">iPad apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231290/best-iphone-ipad-games">iOS games</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231314/best-windows-phone-apps">Windows Phone apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231306/best-kindle-books">Kindle books</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231284/best-console-games-xbox-one-ps4-nintendo-3ds-playstation-...%20games</a>,%20and%20for%20your%20<a%20href=" http:="">Mac</a> and <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231308/best-windows-apps">PC</a>.</em></p>
<div class="verge_grid"> <div class="snippet-n space"> <div class="item"> <h3>Flycut</h3> <p>Cutting, copying, and pasting are the basic actions without which few computer interactions would work. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flycut-clipboard-manager/id442160987?mt=12">Flycut</a> is the perfect tool to help you organize and sort through all the snippets,...</p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231260/best-mac-appsVerge Staff2014-12-25T08:20:00-05:002014-12-25T08:20:00-05:00The best games for your new Android phone or tablet
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<p>Android gets a bad rap for not having as many good games as iOS, and while it’s true that the platform hasn’t yet closed the gap, there are still plenty of great games to be had. But if you just want our favorites for this year — from a zenlike strategy game to monster-punch madness — we’ve collected them all right here.</p>
<p><em>This year we've picked out some of the very best apps, games, books, and downloads for your new devices. Dig into our top selections for </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231254/best-android-apps"><em>Android apps</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231258/best-android-games"><em>Android games</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5220018/best-iphone-apps"><em>iPhone apps</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231300/best-ipad-apps"><em>iPad apps</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231290/best-iphone-ipad-games"><em>iOS games</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231314/best-windows-phone-apps"><em>Windows Phone apps</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231306/best-kindle-books"><em>Kindle books</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231284/best-console-games-xbox-one-ps4-nintendo-3ds-playstation-vita"><em>console games</em></a><em>, and for your </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231260/best-mac-apps"><em>Mac</em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231308/best-windows-apps"><em>PC</em></a><em>.</em></p>
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https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231258/best-android-gamesVerge Staff2014-12-25T08:19:00-05:002014-12-25T08:19:00-05:00The best apps for your new Windows PC
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<p>“A Windows device” can mean any number of things. Maybe this year you unwrapped a 17-inch gaming behemoth — or maybe you’re holding an 8-inch tablet. Either way, there’s a lot more to Windows 8 than Office and Internet Explorer. Some of the best apps live in the Windows Store, while you’ll have to dig around the web to find others. But if you know what to look for, there’s absolutely nothing you can’t do. And once you’re firing on all cylinders, just fire up Steam and let <em>Skyrim</em> melt your holiday stress away. </p>
<p><em>This year we've picked out some of the very best apps, games, books, and downloads for your new devices. Dig into our top selections for <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231254/best-android-apps">Android apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231258/best-android-games">Android games</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5220018/best-iphone-apps">iPhone apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231300/best-ipad-apps">iPad apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231290/best-iphone-ipad-games">iOS games</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231314/best-windows-phone-apps">Windows Phone apps</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/25/5231306/best-kindle-books">Kindle...</a></em></p>
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