How to Change Alexa’s Voice: Language, Accent, and Speed

Whether you’re a regular user of Amazon’s Echo devices or have seen an Amazon Echo commercial, you’re probably familiar with the voice of Alexa, the intelligent assistant that speaks from every Echo device. However, maybe you think Alexa speaks too quickly or too quietly, or you don’t like the accent. Thankfully, you can customize Alexa’s […]

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Microsoft Joins Amazon’s Climate Change Pledge | MakeUseOf

Microsoft is joining Amazon and 12 other major companies in a pledge to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The goal brings the companies in line with terms of the United Nations Paris Agreement a decade ahead of schedule and will result in the reduction of millions of tons worth of carbon emissions. Microsoft […]

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How to Change Your YouTube Profile Picture | MakeUseOf

An alluring YouTube profile picture can give other YouTube users a great first impression of you. It can also attract potential subscribers and active viewers to your channel. If you just opened a new YouTube account or launched a YouTube channel and want to set up a profile picture to make it easy for people […]

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How to Change Alexa’s Name and Wake Word to Something Else

Amazon Alexa can be a very handy voice assistant—unless there is someone named Alexa in your household, or Alexa has trouble hearing you say her name. Fortunately, there is a way to change the assistant’s wake word so you can call it something else. Let’s break down how to change Alexa’s wake word to something […]

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How to Remove, Change, and Set Default Apps in Android

Chances are that you want certain apps on your Android phone to handle specific actions. This is where default apps come in: they allow you to choose what browser, SMS service, email client, and other apps open when you load related content. We’ll explain everything you need to know about default apps in Android, including […]

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