At its best, today's technology makes life easier. The point is, you need to know insider secrets. Luckily you have me.
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Here's one way to improve your AI results. With ChatGPT and others, the more constraints you give, the better the answer you get. It's called priming. Examples: “Limit your answer to 250 words,” “Please give me a bulleted list,” and “Format the results as a table.”
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1. Ctrl + Z (undo) isn't just for Word documents
Accidentally delete an email, close a browser tab, or move a file? Ctrl + Z On your PC (command + Z (for Mac) is a universal savior. Use it everywhere from editing spreadsheets to undoing changes in most apps. It's a superpower.
2. Screenshot of victory
No need to scramble for pen and paper, just take a screenshot. Whether it's a recipe, instructions, or an annoying error message, capturing your screen can save you time and frustration. On your PC, Windows key + shift + S. On Mac, command + shift + 4.
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3. Please speak louder
You'll be amazed at what you can make your phone do. First of all, forget about looking for apps. Just say “Hey, Siri, open Instagram” or, for Google Assistant, “Open Spotify.” You can also instruct your assistant to call someone in your contacts, set a reminder, take a photo, convert milliliters to ounces, turn on a flashlight, flip a coin, and more. . The list goes on.
Pro tips for voice texting: To delete the last word you dictated, say “Delete last word.” To delete the last sentence, say “Delete sentence.” If you want to delete everything you just said, say “Clear All.”
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4. Because I've never held a pen
Copy, search, and translate text by taking a photo with your phone's camera. For iPhone: Open the image in Photos. Touch and hold the text to select an option. For Android: Open the photo in Google Photos, lens icon. Select. sentencethen tap the action you want to perform.
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5. Bring your old laptop back to life
install ChromeOS Flexa free cloud-based operating system. Processing is done on Google's servers and a bare-bones interface, resulting in amazing performance. Your PC must meet the minimum specifications: x64 CPU, 4 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, and a USB port for installation.
6. Do you want to call back with a random number?
Hide your stuff first. punch in star, 6 and 7then enter your phone number and you're done. Callers will see “Private” or “Blocked.” If you want to always hide your number, change the settings on your smartphone. On iPhone, tap setting > phone > Show caller ID. Please switch off. On Android, this option is hide number.
7. Instant podcasts about everything.
Google NotebookLM You can upload audio files, notes, documents, and more to search for them, find quotes (from your own documents), and create stylish podcasts that you can listen to. That's impressive. Reader Bob said he used it to create training modules for his employees after hearing about it on my show.
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8. Track your kids
apple air tag (iOS) or tile tracker (Android) allows you to keep an eye on your child. Attach the tracker to your backpack, shoelaces, or belt loop. Pro tip: In public places like Disney parks, give your child's tracker a unique name, such as “Buzz Lightyear.” That way, if someone receives a “Tracker Nearby” alert, your child's name won't pop up.
9. Every email has a day.
This is an innovative way to stay organized. In Apple Mail on your iPhone or iPad, compose your email as usual, tap and hold send. You'll see options such as “Send later,” allowing you to select a specific date and time for delivery. After you draft an email in Gmail, click the little arrow next to the email. send Press the button to select Send schedule.
10. Avoid being tempted at the supermarket.
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