Our everyday tools Get the latest updates and features all the time. It’s hard to keep up, but that’s why you have me. Below you’ll find 20 great shortcuts – some new, some hidden gems that have been around forever.
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Election deepfakes are everywhere: Before hitting “share” on any image or video, try doing a reverse image search. Google and click Images At the top. You can drag and drop a photo or upload one from your desktop. Don’t be the person who shares fake photos.
do it right nowThe National Security Agency has a hot safety tip We all should take this seriously. Turn your phone off and on again weekly. It sounds weird, but it’s effective in combating zero-click exploits and spear phishing.
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Toxic threads: Millions of cheap clothes Chinese retailer Shein They are full of toxic chemicals linked to cancer, autism and infertility. They are sold under various names on Amazon, some of which contain up to 400 times the safe level. To test your clothing, put a drop of water on the fabric. If it stays as a drop of water, moves around and leaves no residue, you have a problem. Return it or throw it in the trash.
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Chinese textile and apparel companies such as Shein have been linked to the use of Uighur forced labor. (Z. Gao/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images) (Getty)
look your best: Have you ever been caught checking your hair in a video call? It’s embarrassing. Adjust yourself and the lighting First Start the meeting. Camera Built-in Windows app ( Start menu) or open Phone Booth On Mac. Take it to the next level. Here’s how to look better and thinner in photos.
I didn’t want you to hear this: When you use Bluetooth to make phone calls in the car, sound leaks out a lot. Turn up the volume before you say something embarrassing while sitting in the parking lot way Below
Receive military honors for your loved one: My father served during the Korean War. I requested copies of his medals and service records, and I’m so glad I did. The National Archives website lets you easily request a family member’s service records and medals. This way.
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Did you make a mistake while typing a text or email? Just shake your iPhone quickly. A prompt will appear asking if you want to “Undo Typing.” Tap UndoAnd like magic, your last action is reversed.
Share Amazon Prime (and the bill) with someone you live with: Visit your Amazon account settings, Click Amazon Household OptionThis is where you can add another person and share your Prime benefits with them.
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mute yourself: When you’re waiting for customer service support. Did you know this message may record what you say for training purposes? No It simply means when you have a representative on the phone.
(Amazon Prime delivery van outside a residential building in Queens, New York. (Photo: Lindsay Nicholson/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Are you stressed? AI can help you: here’s a smart Signals for ChatGPTGemini or your favorite chatbot. “I want to do (fill in the blank) but I don’t know where to start. Can you help me by breaking it down into more manageable tasks?” Should have tried this First I decided to organize my entire wardrobe.
I’m leaving by jet plane: Don’t stand in line for a bad passport photo. Passport photo online And follow a few steps to take the perfect shot. It’s easy, and the site tells you exactly what to do. This means you won’t get rejected once you submit the picture.
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Your eyes only: Make sure no one else can open the document on your PC. In MS Office and Google Docs, click Help Button Click on the menu bar. Help again, type again Encrypt with passwordThe program you choose will guide you through the steps.
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Get audio for mute bar tv: At a noisy bar or party and want to watch the game? Tunity is a free app that scans the TV and delivers audio to your earbuds or headphones. Get it here iOS Or Android,
On Wordle? There’s a new game hidden on your iPhone called Quartiles. You can earn points by making as many words as you can from three or four letter tiles. The iOS 17.5 update includes the game for all Apple News+ subscribers (if you don’t already have it, you can get a three-month free trial). to find the gameopen Apple News Find more Puzzles , Quartile.
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Specific sharing: Do you want to share a specific section of a webpage? In Google Chromehighlight the text, right click Take your pick and choose Copy link to highlightPaste that link, and it will send your recipient directly to that location.
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Do you work for a nonprofit or school? The more you can get for free (or cheap), the better. TechSoup is a solid resource for finding discounts and free stuff you might not know about, like Microsoft Office or IT support.
Your medical claim has been rejected: And all you got was a form letter. Legally, your insurance company is required to send you any relevant information if you know what to ask. Try this Free tools from ProPublica For help.
Do you use Facebook or Instagram? Meta recently changed its two-factor authentication rules to automatically “trust” devices you’ve regularly used its app on in the past two years. Disable this. Log in on any platform, then go to your Adjustment and click Account Center , Passwords and securityTap or click two-factor authentication to top it off. By the way, Here’s how to see people you’ve blocked on social media,
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It’s not just your computer: You’ll also need to close all tabs in your phone’s browser. On iPhone, open Safariand tap and hold the icon that looks like this two overlapping classesFrom the pop-up, select close all tabs. It’s done! On Android, say “Hey Google, close all tabs.,
Please go away: When you see an ad you don’t want to see again on Facebook, look at the top right corner of the ad. three dot icon and tap hide ad.I wish it was that easy to get rid of the annoying People,
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