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GPS Basics

GPS technology has found its way into a wide variety of consumer products that can help you in your travels for business or pleasure. Which type of GPS unit is right for you? What features are available? Once you know the class of product that will best suit your needs, and the features offered, you will be well-prepared to shop and compare.

Phone GPS - Making the Most of Your Smartphone's GPS Capability
Most mobile phones made today include built-in GPS chips. Here's how to select the right phone GPS for you and make the most of smartphone GPS apps.

GPS Screen Sizes
Automotive GPS devices come with screens varying from 3.5 inches (diagonal) all the way to 7 inches. Select the right GPS screen size for your needs.

Manage Your iPhone's GPS and Location Features
The iPhone includes powerful GPS and location features, but they can sacrifice your privacy (and drain your iPhone battery) if you don't know how to manage them. Here's how to manage iPhone GPS.

iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone GPS
Here are the latest GPS and navigation options for iOS devices, including the iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone.

How to Use the Apple iPhone's GPS and Location Services
How to use the Apple iPhone's assisted-GPS and location services.

iPhone GPS - Making the Most of the iPhone's and Siri's Travel Features
How to make the most of the iPhone's GPS and navigation features on your next road trip.

How GPS Tracking Works
There are many forms of GPS tracking available to consumers today. Here's how they work and the pros and cons of the full range of tracking options.

GPS Coordinates
GPS coordinates: what they are, how to get them, and what to do with them.

GPS and Location-Based Features of iOS 6 for the iPhone and iPad
Apple's iOS 6 operating system for iPhone and iPad uses GPS and location-based features more than any previous version. Learn the details of GPS for iPhone.

GPS on the iPhone
Your iPhone comes with a built-in GPS chip. Here is how to make the most of GPS on the iPhone

Rules Surrounding the Use of Smartphone Golf GPS Devices
Clarifying the USGA and R&A's 2009 joint statement on the use of smartphone, iPhone, BlackBerry GPS devices in competition.

Air and Space 'Time and Navigation' Exhibit
The "Time and Navigation" exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. showcases the history of man's quest for accurate navigation.

For Best Navigation, Use Car GPS and a Smartphone Together
You can get a good turn-by-turn GPS navigation app for your iPhone, but pair your phone with a dedicated car GPS for the best directions.

Obtain, Download, and Install Custom Points of Interest (POIs) in a Garmin GPS
How to obtain, download, and install custom points-of-interest (POIs) into your Garmin car GPS.

You Just Got a Dedicated GPS Device or Smartphone... Now What?
You've just received a dedicated GPS device or smartphone as a gift. Here's how to make the most of your new device and follow best setup procedures.

Sports & Fitness GPS Overview
GPS products for cycling and running provide a great way to track and record your workouts.

Get Latitude and Longitude Coordinates from Google Maps
Google Maps does not include a menu option for obtaining latitude and longitude coordinates. Here are the two best ways to easily get coordinates of a location.

Six Ways GPS Can Help Make Your Vacation Great
A GPS can help you make the most of your vacation time, whether you're planning a trip, or out on the road. Here's how.

You Just Got an In-car GPS... Now What?
You just got an in-car GPS navigator. Here are some tips for quick setup, safety, and getting the most from your GPS.

Boating GPS Overview
Marine GPS devices are a pleasure to use, and dramatically enhance all-weather, all-light-condition safety

Aviation Portable GPS Overview
Portable aviation units offer intuitive, moving-map views with navigation overlays, providing a great supplement to a plane's instrumentation.

How-to: Using Your In-car GPS for Hands-free Mobile Phone Calling
How-to: Using Your In-car GPS for Hands-free Mobile Phone Calling

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