Category Archives: Google

If you’re wondering about Google Maps RV Mode, here’s the truth. Unfortunately, Maps doesn’t have this specific feature but you can create an RV-appropriate route for your journey.  This means avoiding low bridges, narrow roads, and areas with weight restrictions. Here’s how! Creating an RV-Friendly Route: A Step-by-Step Guide You’re now good to start your […]

Encountering a random Google Maps black screen can be frustrating, especially when relying on it for directions or planning routes. This issue could arise due to Google Chrome extensions or plugins interfering with Maps, hardware acceleration slowing down performances, and other factors. Luckily, it’s fairly easy to resolve it. Just follow my lead! How To […]

Wondering how to change the contrast on Google Maps? The default contrast settings may not suit everyone’s needs, especially under varying lighting conditions. Unfortunately, Google Maps doesn’t offer a built-in feature to adjust it directly within the app or website. But I have a solution.  How To Change Contrast on Google Maps  You can use […]

If Google Maps is only showing steps instead of the full map view, don’t fret. It usually happens when your phone is connected to Apple CarPlay, or because you haven’t granted it location permissions. The good news is that I have solutions! How To Fix Google Maps Only Showing Steps First, you can try out […]

The “Google Maps can’t add this place” message can be annoying, especially when you’re trying to pin a new spot on the map. Maybe it’s a cool new restaurant you found, a park you think others should know about, or just a place you want to remember for later. But don’t worry. Here’s what you […]

If you have a problem with Google Maps only showing directions without the start button, this article will help you fix it easily. I’ll explain why this issue occurs, and then give you a quick solution. Let’s start! Why Is Google Maps Only Showing Directions? Not having your location as your starting point is the […]

Google Maps flickering can be so subtle that it’s barely noticeable, or make the app downright unusable. Whichever the case, I’m here to help you out. Follow along to get rid of this issue in no time: 1. Disable Hardware Acceleration Hardware acceleration lets your browser delegate certain tasks to your device’s hardware components, potentially […]

If you want to learn how to share a pin on Google Maps, this article is for you. I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step, so you can effortlessly share locations with anyone, anywhere. Let’s get into it! How To Share a Pin on Google Maps Now that you know how to share a pin […]

Google Maps not saying street names during navigation is a common, but annoying issue. Luckily, it’s also easily fixable. Follow along to see how to resolve it step by step: 1. Change The Voice Selection Language Google Maps offers different languages but not all of them support announcing street names. To fix that, switch to […]