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Google Maps: Quickly get directions to a frequently visited destination with just one tap

Posted on May 3, 2022

Do you often find yourself using Google Maps to navigate to the same destination?

If so, you probably do the following every time:

1 – Open the Maps app.

2 – Type the destination address into the search box.

3 – Wait for the app to find the best route from your current location to your desired destination.

4 – Tap Start.

Well, I’m going to tell you about a little shortcut that will let you open the Maps app with the route to any frequently visited destination already displayed on the screen, ready for you to start driving!  [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I change my Home address in Google Maps?

Posted on February 26, 2022

Question from Jeri:  I really love your site, Rick. I’ve learned a lot from it since I started following you.

I have a question regarding the Google Maps app on my phone.

I recently moved from Bridgeport, Connecticut to Clayton, Ohio and I need to set my new address as my Home address in Google Maps.

Would you mind telling me how to do that?  [Read more…]

Want to see an aerial photo of your house?

Posted on October 6, 2021

Google Maps is capable of displaying an aerial photo of virtually any property on planet earth.

And yes, that very likely includes your very own home or place of business.

That means you can easily take a look at your property and see it the same way you would see it if you were flying high above the earth in an airplane.

[Read more…]

Guess what? You might eventually be able to beat a speeding ticket with the help of Google Maps!

Posted on June 18, 2019

Do you use Google Maps on your Android phone to help plan your trips and then navigate to those destinations?

If so, before long you might be able to use this extremely handy app to help prove your innocence if you have to go to court over a speeding ticket!

[Read more…]




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