11 best apps for hiking

www.mashable.com Whether gathering supplies for a day hike or setting up camp for a while, these days savvy hikers are sure to pack their digital backpacks with apps to bring out the best in their treks. Don’t forget your gorp, and steer clear of fat bears. Happy trails! Pro tip: these apps are tailor-made for…

How to turn on Background Sounds with iOS 15

www.mashable.com Who needs a white noise machine when your iPhone comes with all the ocean sounds you could ask for? Apple announced the Background Sounds feature during WWDC in June as part of its efforts to help reduce distractions, which they call a gesture “in support of neurodiversity.” The feature allows iOS 15 users to…

How to use track changes in Google Docs

www.mashable.com Google Docs’ “Suggesting” feature — similar to Microsoft Word’s “Track Changes” functionality — is a great way to collaborate remotely with others. The “Suggesting” tool allows users to make suggestions in the form of comments in a document that other users can then respond to, accepting or rejecting the proposed changes. It’s a very useful…