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How can I draw a street grid using the map service?

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Software developer Andrei Kashcha has created a free website called City Roads, which allows you to display on your screen the street network of any point in the world, in the form of a simple line graph instead of the usual map view. The service is available at https://anvaka.github.io/city-roads/. It is easy to manage. Type …

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How can I determine the distance between two points on Google Maps?

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With Google Maps, anyone can determine the distance between two points – but by default, the map does not measure in a straight line, but in navigational terms, the way you can drive (or walk). This is of course usually the preferred approach, but if we still want to know how far apart two points …

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The Windows map app also shows traffic cameras

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Considering the popularity of Google Maps, it’s no wonder that the Maps app integrated into Windows 10 suffers from neglect. Yet this app gets better with every update. One interesting feature is the ability to take a look at still images from traffic cameras. This not only helps you to spot traffic jams but also …

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Visiting distant planets through your browser

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Cosmonium is an open-source platform that allows you to travel through space – virtually, of course. The first step is to install the app; the first time you launch it, you see the Earth, but you can move the mouse left and right and use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out. There’s also …

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What did people use before GPS?

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Many people may think that before GPS, military or civilian travelers had to rely on a compass, map, or sextant, but this is far from being the case. The first radio direction-finding systems were patented at the turn of the century, and by the 1930s it was already a great way for planes or ships …

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What is the best route for a road trip across the USA?

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Creating a road trip across the USA is always exciting, fun, but at the same time nerve-wracking too. That’s because you want to set up a proper route that delivers great value and results while also pushing the boundaries. With that in mind, here are some of the great routes you can use if you want to go on a road trip across the USA.

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How to see traffic at different times on Google Maps?

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We know that Google Maps can show current traffic data, but can it show traffic at different times? The truth is that it can, and it all comes down to knowing how to access all this information. Thankfully, that’s not hard to do, and all you need is to check it out for yourself, and you will be pleased with the process and results. To attempt something like this, you need to make sure that you have the latest Google Maps version to be safe.

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How is Waze different from Google Maps?

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Google Maps and Waze are great navigation apps, and they come with features like real-time updates, traffic info, and route planning. But while they are pretty similar, they also have some differences too. This brings the question, how are they different from one another, and which one is the right option for you right now?

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How accurate is the Google Maps traffic information?

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We use Google Maps for various reasons, be it to find a place we want to visit, or maybe we want to estimate the travel time. That’s where the traffic information feature comes into play. The question is, can you rely on the traffic information you see in Google Maps, or it’s just an estimate, and you should find other sources? Let’s find out.

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