The devices we use every day are constantly getting new updates and features. It can be hard to keep up, but that’s what I’m here for. Below are 20 awesome shortcuts – some new, some hidden gems that have been around for ages.
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Election deepfakes are everywhere. Before you “share” an image or video, try doing a reverse image search. Google click image It’s at the top. You can drag and drop or upload photos from your desktop. Don’t be the one who shares fakes.
Do it now: The National Security Agency has some hot security tips that we should all take seriously. Every week, turn your phone off and restart it. It may sound obvious, but it helps combat zero-click attacks and spear phishing.
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Harmful Threads: Millions of clothing items from Chinese discount retailer Shein are packed with toxic chemicals linked to cancer, autism and infertility. They’re also sold under a variety of names on Amazon, and some contain concentrations more than 400 times the safety standard. To check your clothes, drop a drop of water on the fabric. If the water beads up and rolls away, leaving no mark, you’ve got a problem. Return or throw it out.
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Look your best: Have you ever been caught checking your hair during a video call? It’s a bit embarrassing. Adjust yourself and the lighting. in front Start the meeting. camera Apps built into Windows ( start Menu) or Open Purikura Take your Mac to the next level. Here’s how to look better and slimmer in photos.
I didn’t want you to hear it: If you use Bluetooth to make a phone call in the car, the sound leaks out badly, so turn the volume down before you say something really embarrassing while sitting in a parking lot. Method under.
Give your loved one military honors: My father served during the Korean War. I requested copies of his medals and service record and am so glad I did. The National Archives website makes it easy to request your family’s military records and medals. Here’s how to do it:
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Made a mistake while typing a text or email? Just shake your iPhone gently. A prompt will appear asking if you want to “Cancel typing.” Tap UndoThen, like magic, your last action is undone.
You share Amazon Prime (and the bill) with the person you live with. Access Amazon account settings. click Amazon Family optionHere you can add other people and share your Prime benefits with them.
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Mute: When you are waiting for customer service help, you see a message informing you that your conversation may be recorded for training purposes. do not I only mean when you speak to a representative on the phone.
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Stumped? Let AI help: Smart prompts for ChatGPT, Gemini or your favorite chatbot. [fill in the blank]I don’t know where to start. Can you help me break it down into more manageable tasks? “I should have tried this in front I decided to organize my entire closet.
We board a jet and depart. Don’t wait in line just because you can’t get a good passport photo. passport photo online And you only need to follow a few steps to get the perfect shot – it’s easy, and the site tells you exactly what to do, meaning your photo won’t be rejected once you submit it.
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For your eyes only: Prevent someone from opening documents on your PC. In MS Office and Google Docs, Help button In the menu bar, click help Please enter again Encrypt with a passwordFollow the steps according to the program you selected.
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Get the audio of the bar TV muted. Want to watch the game in a loud bar or at a party? Tunity is a free app that scans your TV and delivers audio to your earphones or headphones. Get it here. iOS or Android.
Is Wordle over? There’s a new game hidden on your iPhone called “Quartiles.” Build words using as many three- or four-letter tiles as possible to earn points. The iOS 17.5 update includes the game for all Apple News+ subscribers (if you don’t have one already, you can get a three-month free trial). How to find gamesOpen Apple News And search puzzle > Quartiles.
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Specific sharing: Want to share a specific part of a webpage? Highlight the text in Google Chrome, right click Your choice and choice Copy the link you want to highlightWhen you paste that link, your recipient will be sent directly to that location.
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Your medical claim was denied: And all you got was a boilerplate letter. Legally, if the insurance company knows what you should be asking for, they have to send you the relevant information. Try this: ProPublica’s free tools Ask for help.
Do you use Facebook or Instagram? Meta recently changed its two-factor authentication rules to automatically “trust” any device that you’ve used the app on regularly in the past two years. Disable this. Log in to any of their platforms and setting click Account Center > Passwords and SecurityTap or click Two-factor authentication Please turn it off. How to see everyone you’ve blocked on social media.
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It’s not just about computers: You should also close all browser tabs on your phone. On an iPhone, SafariTap and hold the icon that looks like this Two overlapping squaresFrom the popup, Close all tabsDone. On Android, click “Hey Google, close all your tabs.“
Please go away: If you come across an ad on Facebook that you don’t want to see again, look in the top right corner of the ad. Three dots icon Tap Hide adsI wish it was that easy to get rid of annoying things people.
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