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How to get free books on your ereader

How to get free books on your ereader

Key Takeaways Book costs can be high, but using Libby from your library allows you to read endless ebooks for free. Libby works on various ereaders. Setting up Libby requires a library with OverDrive support, a library card, and following simple…

Sep 30 24September 30, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

What is Endurance Score on your Garmin watch, and how can you improve it?

What is Endurance Score on your Garmin watch, and how can you improve it?

Key Takeaways The Endurance Score on Garmin watches offers a dynamic metric for aerobic fitness beyond VO2 Max. This score factors in any activity with heart rate data to assess endurance levels. Improving your Endurance Score requires consistency…

Sep 27 24September 27, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

How to use Incident Detection on your Garmin watch

How to use Incident Detection on your Garmin watch

Key Takeaways Incident Detection on Garmin devices offers a safety net in case of accidents or crashes. If your Garmin device detects an incident, it can message your emergency contacts with your precise location. To use this feature, users need to…

Sep 26 24September 26, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

The first 7 things I do with a new Garmin watch to make it mine

The first 7 things I do with a new Garmin watch to make it mine

Key Takeaways Finish Garmin's recommended setup tasks to take full advantage of all your watch has to offer. Enter emergency contacts to use your Garmin's safety tools. You can customize goals, activity profiles, data screens, and glances for…

Aug 26 24August 26, 2024

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How to use the Garmin ECG feature to detect irregular heart rhythms

How to use the Garmin ECG feature to detect irregular heart rhythms

Key Takeaways Wrist-based ECGs on Garmin watches make heart monitoring easier than ever. Garmin offers its ECG app on select devices in specific regions like the USA and Singapore. After installing the app, you can use the Garmin ECG app to monitor…

Aug 21 24August 21, 2024

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How to use Garmin Coach to create the perfect training plan

How to use Garmin Coach to create the perfect training plan

Key Takeaways Garmin watches offer useful training insights and free training plans for a range of goals. Garmin Coach is adaptive and helpful for runners and cyclists of all levels. You can search for races while creating a Garmin Coach training…

Aug 16 24August 16, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

How to personalize your Garmin watch with activity profiles for every sport

How to personalize your Garmin watch with activity profiles for every sport

Key Takeaways Garmin watches have pre-loaded activity profiles and a wide range of additional options available. You can add new activity profiles directly on your watch for instant use without needing to sync. Alternatively, use the Garmin Connect…

Aug 09 24August 09, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

How to set up Wi-Fi on your Garmin watch

How to set up Wi-Fi on your Garmin watch

Key Takeaways Wi-Fi on Garmin watches enables automatic activity uploads and software updates. Syncing music from Spotify and YouTube requires Wi-Fi connectivity. You can connect to Wi-Fi using the Garmin Connect app or directly on your Garmin watch.…

Aug 02 24August 02, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

How to install Garmin's beta software on your watch

How to install Garmin's beta software on your watch

Key Takeaways Joining Garmin's beta program provides early access to new features. Installing beta software on your Garmin device is a simple process. You will need your device connected to Wi-Fi in order to install the beta software. If you like…

Aug 01 24August 01, 2024

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How to sign up for Garmin’s beta program to gain early access to new features

How to sign up for Garmin’s beta program to gain early access to new features

Key Takeaways Garmin offers a public beta software program for early access and user feedback on new features. Many of Garmin's devices are compatible, including the Edge bike computers, plus the epix, fēnix, Forerunner, Instinct, Marq, quatix, Venu,…

Aug 01 24August 01, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

How to reset your Garmin watch to start from scratch

How to reset your Garmin watch to start from scratch

Key Takeaways A reset may be necessary if your watch is frozen. You should clear your data before giving your watch to someone else. Garmin offers multiple types and ways of resetting your watch. Resetting your Garmin watch may be helpful in a number…

Jul 29 24July 29, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

How do you pair a Garmin watch with a phone?

How do you pair a Garmin watch with a phone?

Key Takeaways To access all of your Garmin's useful insights, you'll need to pair your watch to your phone. Pairing your Garmin watch and phone also allows notifications to come through on your wrist. The process of pairing is easy and fast. Garmin…

Jul 26 24July 26, 2024

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How to turn on Garmin heart rate alerts for your workouts

How to turn on Garmin heart rate alerts for your workouts

Key Takeaways Setting heart rate alerts on your Garmin watch can guide your workouts without constantly checking your watch. Alerts can be tailored to specific activities and goals, such as keeping heart rate within a certain range. Alerts can be…

Jul 15 24July 15, 2024

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How to enable Garmin heart rate alerts

How to enable Garmin heart rate alerts

Key Takeaways Garmin watches monitor heart rate during exercise, sleep, and all day long for health tracking. Alerts for abnormal heart rates can be set through the Garmin Connect app or directly on the watch. Setting high and low alert thresholds…

Jul 12 24July 12, 2024

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How to add new watch faces to your Garmin watch

How to add new watch faces to your Garmin watch

Key Takeaways Garmin watches have hidden watch faces that are already preloaded on most devices. Adding more watch faces is simple and quick. You can even customize most of these additional watch faces. You likely already know that Garmin's watches…

Jul 05 24July 05, 2024

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How to create custom Garmin watch faces with your photos

How to create custom Garmin watch faces with your photos

Key Takeaways Garmin watches offer pre-installed watch faces and additional options via the Garmin Connect IQ app. The Garmin Face It tool allows custom watch face creation on compatible devices. Use the Connect IQ app and Face It to personalize your…

Jul 04 24July 04, 2024

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How to download watch faces to personalize your Garmin watch

How to download watch faces to personalize your Garmin watch

Key Takeaways Garmin watches have limited pre-loaded watch faces. The Garmin Connect IQ app features nearly endless watch face options to add to your watch. Many Garmin Connect IQ watch faces are free, though some require payment. Garmin watches come…

Jul 03 24July 03, 2024

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How to personalize Garmin watch faces to your style and needs

How to personalize Garmin watch faces to your style and needs

Key Takeaways Garmin watches are highly customizable, including watch faces. Depending on the watch face, you can customize layouts, data fields, dial design, and accent colors. Access watch face customization through the Garmin watch menu. One of…

Jul 02 24July 02, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

5 things you (probably) didn't know your Garmin could do

5 things you (probably) didn't know your Garmin could do

Your Garmin watch is more powerful than you might have imagined. Key Takeaways Customize your activity screens for a more personalized experience during workouts. Utilize LiveTrack for safety by sharing a real-time location with loved ones during…

Jun 06 24June 06, 2024

Article at Pocket-lint

How to get water out of your phone speaker

How to get water out of your phone speaker

While your phone may be advertised as water-resistant, that doesn’t mean that water can’t harm components like the speakers. Water in your phone’s speaker can result in a muffled sound, ruining your tunes while listening to music or making it hard to…

May 12 24May 12, 2024

Article at popsci.com

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