Christine Persaud
Christine Persaud has been writing about tech since long before the smartphone was even a "thing." When she isn't writing, she's working on her latest fitness program, binging a new TV series, tinkering with tech gadgets she's reviewing, or spending time with family and friends. A self-professed TV nerd, lover of red wine, and passionate home cook, she's immersed in tech in every facet of her life. Follow her at @christineTechCA.
Latest articles by Christine Persaud

Best Samsung Galaxy A54 screen protectors 2023
By Christine Persaud published
A case is great, but the gorgeous 6.4-inch AMOLED screen on the Samsung Galaxy A54 needs love, too. Keep it in pristine condition with a screen protector.

How many people can the Amazon Halo Rise track at once?
By Christine Persaud published
Feature Place the Amazon Halo Rise at your bedside to get useful insight into your sleep patterns, and be awoken to gradual light and an alarm to help you feel refreshed.

How to purchase movies and TV shows on YouTube
By Christine Persaud published
Along with watching free viral videos as well as some free movies and TV shows, you can get newer, in-demand titles for purchase from YouTube.

Best printers for Chromebook and Google Cloud 2025
By Christine Persaud last updated
Printing from a Chromebook couldn't be easier.

How to add custom names to your Chrome browser windows
By Christine Persaud published
Manage your workflow and website navigation much more easily by renaming open windows in Google Chrome to more easily identifiable names so you can seamlessly go back and forth among them.

How to create recurring to-dos in Google Tasks
By Christine Persaud published
Keep on top of your personal and professional calendars and to-do lists with Google Tasks and the recurring to-dos feature that's really easy to use.

iPad Pro (2022) vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
By Christine Persaud published
Versus The Apple iPad Pro (2022) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra are tablets designed for specific types of users. You might find when looking at both that they are more than you need.

How to send a message or reminder to yourself in WhatsApp
By Christine Persaud published
WhatsApp has a feature that makes it easy for you to send a message or reminder to yourself when desired, requiring just a few simple steps.

How to enable or disable emergency, weather, and Amber alerts on your Android phone
By Christine Persaud published
Emergency alerts are a useful feature of Android phones, helping keep you and others safe. But there are times when you might want to turn all or some of them off.

How to enable package tracking in Gmail
By Christine Persaud published
With package tracking in Gmail, you can get at-a-glance, real-time updates of your package, from the time an order is made to the time it's delivered.

How to edit copied text in Android 13
By Christine Persaud published
Android 13 included some minor tweaks to the mobile OS, but one notable yet under-rated one is the ability to edit copied text in a single window, making the copy/paste process customizable.

What are Chrome Web Store badges?
By Christine Persaud published
Feature There are so many Chrome browser extensions, but Chrome Web Store badges can help you identify the best ones.

Can you use Fitbit features on other Wear OS 3 smartwatches?
By Christine Persaud published
Feature It's very likely that we'll see deeper integration between Wear OS and Fitbit in the future. But we have seen limited integration thus far.

How to use Anti-Theft Mode with Tile trackers
By Christine Persaud published
Activate Anti-Theft Mode on your Tile tracker to ensure that thieves can't disable location tracking and run away with your valuable items.

Garmin vívomove Trend vs. vívomove 3
By Christine Persaud published
Versus It's difficult to choose between the Garmin vivomove Trend and vivomove 3 smartwatches, which look and function similarly. But the few differences could sway you towards one or the other.

How to block spam in Google Calendar
By Christine Persaud published
No one likes spam, and one place it can attack is your calendar. You can easily block spam in Google Calendar, however, to keep things neat, tidy, and private.

How to create and share text cards from Chrome on an Android phone
By Christine Persaud published
Share excerpts from articles, messages, webpages, interviews, quotes and more using the unique text cards feature in Google Chrome.

Which Garmin watches support the ECG app?
By Christine Persaud published
Not every smartwatch has FDA approval for being able to take an ECG reading, but a recent decision adds Garmin to the list with one particular model.

How to dim the wallpaper with bedtime mode on Android
By Christine Persaud published
You can dim the wallpaper on your Android phone as part of bedtime mode, which will help you wind down for the night with minimal distractions.

Does the Garmin vívomove Trend have wireless charging?
By Christine Persaud published
Feature The Garmin Vivomove employs a clever hybrid design so it looks like an analog watch but has hidden smart features inside.

Does the Garmin Bounce have a SIM card or eSIM?
By Christine Persaud published
Feature The Garmin Bounce kids smartwatch can be set up for connectivity, but this requires activation and a subscription.

Amazfit Band 7 vs. Xiaomi Mi Band 7
By Christine Persaud published
Versus Not everyone needs a premium smartwatch or fitness tracker, and for basic tracking you can rely on, both the Amazfit Band 7 and Xiaomi Band 7 are options worth considering.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs. OnePlus Nord N20 5G
By Christine Persaud published
Versus The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and OnePlus Nord N20 5G are both affordable phones with premium features. But there are some notable differences between them that could sway you towards one or the other.
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