Five to Try: Google’s Santa Tracker delivers cheer, and Cardboard Camera turns photos into VR

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December is here, and that means two things are more or less omnipresent: Santa Claus and Star Wars. And both are represented in this week’s roundup of new and updated Android apps. Google’s Santa Tracker returns, and while its best feature is still to come, you can dig into holiday games for now. Meanwhile, the updated Star Wars app brings the franchise into VR with a tie-in to The Force Awakens. Check this article from Greenbot.com

The Only Google Drive Guide You’ll Ever Need to Read

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Google Drive is a fantastic resource for those who need free (or cheap) online storage space. It synchronizes beautifully with Google’s own suite of products, as well as several third-party services such as desktop email client Mailbird, productivity and organization software Evernote, and online communication tool Slack. Check this latest article from MakeUseOf.com

How to Sideload Apps on Windows 8 & 10

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Windows 8 saw the introduction of apps to Microsoft’s operating system, but they were a bit tricky to install if you weren’t getting them from the official store. Happily, that process has been made much easier with Windows 10. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

No, Christmas lights won’t slow down your Wi-Fi — but these gadgets will

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If you’re thinking about shifting or taking down your Christmas lights because you heard such holiday decorations can slow down your Wi-Fi network, hold it right there. Lots of things cause Wi-Fi issues, but unless your home is absolutely swathed in Christmas lights, (think Griswold), holiday decorations are not one of them. More of this article from PCWorld.com

Steve Ballmer thinks the future of Windows Phone is Android—and he may be right

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Windows 10 Mobile has barely launched, and Microsoft’s former chief executive is already burying it—though in doing so, he may be pointing toward a better way forward for the company. Check out why on this article from PCWorld.com

4 add-ons that make Google Docs a more powerful word processor

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While there’s plenty to love about Google’s lightweight word processor, there are times it leaves you scratching your head wondering how they could’ve left out this or that obvious feature. Fortunately, the power of add-ons lets you put many of your favorite functions back in. Here are four you should install today. Check this article from PCWorld.com

How to Remap Your Xbox One Controller Buttons

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Unlike with past consoles, now Xbox One users can remap the buttons on their controller, allowing them to create the gaming experience that works for them. Check this article from MakeUseOf.com