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Marble: An Open-Source Google Earth Alternative for Linux

If you find Google Earth to be privacy-invading, try out Marble, an open-source virtual globe and atlas app developed by the KDE Community.

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The 5 Best Sites to Find Halfway Points Between Two Places

Want to meet up with a friend, but can't decide a place that's midway? These helpful sites find you a fair halfway point.

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How to Use Google Maps Immersive View on Android and iOS

Google Maps' Immersive View feature helps you explore places you've never been to from the comfort of your home. Here's how to use it.

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How to Drop a Pin on Google Maps on Mobile and Desktop

Learn how to drop a pin in Google Maps and save your frequently visited places on Android, iPhone, and web.

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How to See Where You've Been With the Google Maps Timeline

With the Location History feature in Google Maps you can see a timeline of where you travelled, and the route you took to get there.

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8 Reasons Google Maps Is the Best for Navigation

While Google Maps is the most popular navigation tool available, is it the best? Here, we explore all the reasons you should use Google Maps.

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The 10 Best Airline Flight Path Tracking Sites and Apps

Airline flight tracking data can save you time and money. Here are the best apps and websites to track flights in real time.

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Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: Is It Time to Switch?

In the battle between Apple Maps vs. Google Maps, which one comes out on top? Is Apple Maps finally good enough to compete?

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How to Create a Custom Map in Google Sheets

Looking to make your data more visual? Learn how to create a custom map in Google Sheets to better showcase your information.

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How to Measure Area and Distance in Google Maps and Google Earth

Google Maps and Google Earth can automatically measure both distance and area for you. Learn how in this step-by-step guide.

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How to Get Cycling Directions in Apple Maps

Heading out on your bike? Get optimized cycling directions with Apple Maps on your iPhone.

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The 10 Best Apps for Van Life

These van life apps for Android and iOS will give you all you need while you're on the road, from cheap gas to somewhere to stay.

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How to Use Strava's Global Heatmap Feature

Here's how to view a global heat map of Strava user activity online and use it to plan and analyze workout routes.

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Google Maps vs. Apple Maps vs. Waze: Which Is Best? [Poll]

If you need to find the closest grocery store or check on an estimated arrival time, which map app is your go-to? Let us know!

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5 Fun Map Sites for Cool and Interesting Cartography

Maps are cool! From historical maps to imaginary maps, these fun sites are a delight for every cartophile.

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What Apps Need My Location?

Apps require too many permissions these days. Most ask for location data. But why? And which apps actually need to know where you live?

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What Do All the Colors on Google Maps Mean?

Google Maps' colors have different meanings, but what are they? We dive into all the Google Maps colors and what they mean.

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5 Google Maps Alternatives That Actually Respect Your Privacy

Still using Google Maps to find your way around? The app collects a lot of private data. So which mapping apps are better for your privacy?

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How to Create Shared Collaborative Google Maps

Google Maps allows you to create custom maps and share them. Here's how to use Google Maps to collaborate with others.

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The 8 Best Free Offline GPS Navigation Apps for Android

Need directions on your phone but don't have an internet connection? These free offline GPS apps for Android will help you navigate.

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