Google Sucks at Finishing Things, and YouTube Music is a Perfect Example

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-397203" height="300" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screenshot_20181130-130450.jpg" width="650" /></p> <p>Google currently has two music streaming services: Play Music and YouTube Music. The latter is eventually supposed to replace the former, but it’s been out for <em>months</em> with very little real progression.</p> <p>Andrew Martonik, <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/youtube-music-bad-product-desperate-need-improvement">writing at Android Central</a>, makes an excellent point with a scathing look at the current state of YouTube Music:</p> <blockquote> <p class="article-body__drop-character article-body__first-paragraph">Whether you look at it as three years or just six months old, one thing is clear: YouTube Music isn’t finished yet, is filled with issues and is incredibly frustrating to use on a daily basis considering it costs the industry-standard $10 per month.</p> <p>YouTube Music is so unfinished and lacking features that I question whether Google has any intentions of following through with its vision of replacing Google Play Music entirely. Put simply, I can’t believe Google thinks anyone will pay $10 per month for it when all signs point to Google itself not caring about YouTube Music’s success.</p> </blockquote> <p>And it couldn’t be truer. Just this morning I found myself toying with the idea of dropping Play Music/YouTube Music and moving my family over to Spotify. But then I remembered the kicker: YouTube Premium.</p> <p>Martonik also points out that the real value in Google’s music streaming service(s) is the inclusion of YouTube Premium, which removes ads from all YouTube Videos (<a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/now-you-can-stream-free-ad-supported-movies-on-youtube/">including movies</a>)—so really, we’re all just paying for YouTube Premium and getting a music service for free. I’m completely in agreement with his assessment, because currently, both of Google’s music services treat subscribers like second-class citizens (<a href="https://twitter.com/Summerson/status/1067286316549906432">even in Google’s own apps</a>) and aren’t worth the monthly premium when compared to services like Spotify and Apple Music.</p> <p>If Google truly plans on replacing Play Music—which is currently much better than YouTube Music, despite its own set of drawbacks—with YouTube Music, then it has <em>a lot</em> of work to do.</p> <p><em> <small>via <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/youtube-music-bad-product-desperate-need-improvement">Android Central</a></small></em></p> <br />

Google Sucks at Finishing Things, and YouTube Music is a Perfect Example

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Amazon’s New Part Finder Tool Helps You Upgrade Your PC

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-397178" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_5c0166c36c024.png" /></p> <p>Upgrading your desktop PC isn’t nearly as hard as you might think, but one of the harder parts is choosing the right…well, parts. Compatibility conflicts can be intimidating for a $1000 machine. Amazon wants to help with its latest feature.</p> <p>The new “Part Finder” is broadly similar to <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/332013/the-best-online-tools-to-help-you-build-your-next-pc/" rel="noopener">third-party tools like PCPartPicker</a>, with the advantage of being integrated directly with Amazon’s nigh-limitless product listings. But unlike those more comprehensive tools, Amazon’s only supporting upgrades at the moment, not complete system builds. You’ll need to click “Make sure this fits” in the item description, then enter the model or serial number of an existing laptop or desktop to check and see if the part is compatible. Once you’ve chosen the brand and model, a bar above the listing will show you the results.</p> <p>That’s the theory, anyway. At the moment the system isn’t displaying on all PC hardware components, and it’s somewhat iffy even on parts from major brands. For example, after entering my ThinkPad T450s on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMXBOP4/?tag=823814-20" rel="noopener">the Part Finder for a Samsung 850 SSD</a>, the tool says “We’re not sure this item fits your computer.” Which is odd, because that’s a pretty standard 2.5-inch form factor going into a full-sized laptop…and <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/345988/how-to-upgrade-and-install-a-new-hard-drive-or-ssd-in-your-pc/" rel="noopener">I’ve made and documented that exact upgrade</a> here on How-To Geek.</p> <p>To be fair to Amazon, this is a brand new feature, and there are bound to be some teething troubles. To be less fair, car enthusiasts have noted similar problems with Amazon’s car parts tool, which works along the same general lines. For the moment you should probably double-check with more extensive online tools to make sure your new parts will work, especially if you’re building your computer from the ground up.</p> <p><em><small>Via <a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/amazon-now-has-a-compatibility-checker-for-pc-parts/?tag=823814-20" rel="noopener">PCGamer</a></small></em></p> <br />

Amazon’s New Part Finder Tool Helps You Upgrade Your PC

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The Best Christmas Projectors And Laser Lights For Illuminating Your House

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10294" height="900" src="https://www.reviewgeek.com/p/uploads/2018/12/c3abec19.jpg" width="1600" /></p> <p>Tis the season for covering your home in as many decorations as possible. You want to make sure your home looks more festive than your neighbors’, right? We’ve checked out the best Christmas projectors and laser lights for creating the perfect look for the holidays.</p> <p>Predictably, there are a lot of tacky options out there. Your home deserves better than that, so we’ve focused on just a few choices that will make your house look good and Christmassy throughout the season. You can easily bring such devices back out year after year too, so these are solid investments. Even better, unlike balancing dangerously on a ladder like Clark Griswold you just set them up in the yard on a stake, plug them in, and you’re good to go.</p> <p>Here’s our pick of Christmas projectors and laser lights.</p> <h2>1byone Christmas Outdoor Laser Light Projector ($30)</h2> <p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10219" height="960" src="https://www.reviewgeek.com/p/uploads/2018/11/932f9244.jpg" width="960" /></p> <p>The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Projector-Controller-Landscape-Decoration/dp/B01EV4OGAU/?tag=reviewgeek-20">1byone Christmas Outdoor Laser Light Projector</a> is simple and effective. Simply plug it in, turn it on, and your home or garden is instantly illuminated in green and red lights. The lights can cover up to 2,1000 square feet from a distance of 25 feet, so it’s a perfect projector for large areas. You’re able to set it to motion, flashing, or stationary lights, depending on how you want your Christmas decorations to look.</p> <p>There’s a built-in timer function with the laser lights automatically turning off after 6 hours of use before turning on again after 18 hours, so you don’t have to worry about fussing with it. There’s also a remote so you can turn it on and off from the warmth of your house. It’s a great way of ensuring your house stands out on the street.</p> <div class="product-share-links"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Projector-Controller-Landscape-Decoration/dp/B01EV4OGAU/?tag=reviewgeek-20" target="_blank">Buy on Amazon</a></div> <h2>LSIKA-Z RGB Waterproof Laser Christmas Lights ($43)</h2> <p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10217" height="960" src="https://www.reviewgeek.com/p/uploads/2018/11/ea816796.jpg" width="960" /></p> <p>Another solid entry for laser lights is the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K1RGT7Y/?tag=reviewgeek-20">LSIKA-Z RGB Waterproof Laser Christmas Lights</a>. They offer green, red, and blue lights over 1,000 square feet. In addition to the extra color option, there are also more options for how things are lit. You can choose to have one color projected or opt for a combination. Timer settings allow for durations of 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours, with flashing or static lights also an option.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.reviewgeek.com/10214/the-best-christmas-projectors-and-laser-lights-for-illuminating-your-house/">Read the remaining 13 paragraphs</a></h3> <br />

The Best Christmas Projectors And Laser Lights For Illuminating Your House

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How to Attach Files to Google Calendar Events

<p><img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/CalendarHeader-1.png" /></p> <p>Google Calendar Events are a great way to organize meetings, but no meeting is complete without a slideshow, spreadsheet, pictures, or reports. Fortunately, you can easily attach anything from your Google Drive or your local hard drive to an event.</p> <h2>How to Attach Files to Google Calendar Events</h2> <p>Adding attachments to an event gives you an easy way to share materials with attendees ahead of time. It also lets them pull up those materials at the meeting without having to hunt around for them.</p> <p>Fire up <a class="" href="https://calendar.google.com/" rel="noopener">Google Calendar</a> in your web browser and click the red “+” to create a new event.</p> <p><img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-11-10_18h06_36.png" /></p> <p>Next, click the paperclip icon located in the event detail tab to add an attachment.</p> <p><img src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-11-10_18h21_47-1.png" /></p> <p><strong>RELATED:</strong> <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/363563/how-to-juggle-multiple-google-calendars/"><strong><em>How to Juggle Multiple Google Calendars</em></strong></a></p> <p>You can add files from your Google Drive, files that others have shared with you through Drive, or upload files from your local hard drive. We’ll be using the Google Drive option for this guide, but the others work just the same.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/394760/how-to-attach-files-to-google-calendar-events/">Read the remaining 11 paragraphs</a></h3> <br />

How to Attach Files to Google Calendar Events

Google Calendar Events are a great way to organize meetings, but no meeting is complete without a slideshow, spreadsheet, pictures, or repo...

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