How to Manually Update Your Google Pixel by Sideloading OTA

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Google Pixel phones generally get updates before other Android devices, but that’s not always the case. There are times when you may want to manually install a firmware update before it arrives over the air. We’ll show you how to sideload an OTA update on Pixels.

In order to do this, we’ll be using the Android SDK and running some commands Command Prompt on Windows 10 and 11 and Terminal on Mac. This is not a terribly difficult process, but if not followed correctly, it can permanently damage your device.

Note: This process does not wipe your Android device clean. It installs just like any other update. However, it’s a good idea to back up everything you might not want to lose if something goes wrong.

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How to Trim a Video in a Microsoft PowerPoint Slideshow

You may want to enhance your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation by including a video but only need a certain portion of the clip. Luckily, you can trim a video directly in Microsoft PowerPoint. Instead of using a separate tool or specific video editing software, PowerPoint has a trim feature built right in. This lets you keep only the part of the video you need and present the clip with your slideshow exactly as you want.

Note: You can only trim videos you insert from your computer, not videos from the web. So if you’re trying to trim a video from YouTube, that can’t be done here.

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How to Use Spoiler Formatting for Messages in Telegram

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Using the spoiler formatting means other members won’t have to mute chats to avoid seeing spoilers. Spoilers are revealed only to the people who interact with them. Even if someone replies to the spoiler message, the formatting remains intact. This feature is available in the latest update of Telegram’s desktop app for Windows, Mac, or Linux, as well as the mobile app for Android, iPhone, and iPad.

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