Your to-do list won’t stand a chance
Your to-do list won’t stand a chance: Use Mac’s free Automator app to do repetitive tasks. You can make a variety of workflows and applications. Here’s a full guide. If you’re a coder, you’ll love...
View ArticleFreebie alert: Apps that pay you to play
There are plenty of apps that reward you for doing things you probably already do. I’m sure you’ve seen ads for them. You’re not going to pay your rent from the rewards you earn, but you might get...
View ArticleBuilt-in teen trackers
Built-in teen trackers: Screen Time for iPhone and Google Family Link for Android let you monitor your teens on social media, set usage limits and block apps you don’t want them using. My advice:...
View ArticleStop the binge
Stop the binge: Streaming apps usually queue up the next episode of a show automatically, but most have a setting to stop this. On Netflix, click your account picture (top right), then Manage Profiles...
View ArticleGoogle Docs quick tip
Google Docs quick tip: Hit Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C to check the word count for your current document. The pop-up also has a checkbox to show the word count on screen permanently. The post Google Docs...
View ArticleCalling all YouTubers
Calling all YouTubers: Starting Oct. 15, you’ll be able to upload YouTube Shorts up to 3 minutes long. The Shorts player is getting streamlined, too. They say these updates are to put creators front...
View ArticleRiding off into the sunset
🌇 Riding off into the sunset: Verizon’s Message+ is shutting down in November. The suggested replacement is Google Messages, which really is your best bet. It supports RCS texting, the new standard...
View ArticleI like big bots
I like big bots: If you play poker online, you might be facing off against bots. It’s shifted the game from human psychology and bluffing to mathematical strategies and percentages. The result? Bots...
View ArticleDon’t lose your work
⚠️ Don’t lose your work: A bug in Microsoft 365 Word (version 2409, build 18025.20104) is deleting local files instead of saving them. The error happens after you edit a doc and then close Word. It’s...
View ArticleWhen you get stuck in Reply All hell
When you get stuck in Reply All hell: Instead of muting every single email that comes through, mute the entire thread. In Gmail, for example, look at the toolbar at the top of the email. Click the...
View ArticleBird nerds
Bird nerds: Bird-watching apps are making it easier than ever to track, identify and record sky dwellers. One of the most popular, Merlin Bird ID (iOS and Android), uses AI to identify birds by their...
View ArticleNew in Google Docs
New in Google Docs: Tabs. They’re in the left sidebar and take the place of the old header system, which wasn’t all that good. Click the + (plus sign) next to the document tabs to make a new one....
View ArticleThe best budgeting and finance tools for home and business
The Mint budgeting app has been folded into Credit Karma, owned by Intuit. It’s been around since 2006, so it’s a shame to see it go. Worry not! There are other options out there. What to look for in...
View ArticleWFH to WFP (work from phone)
WFH to WFP (work from phone): Google Meet’s Switch here feature lets you switch from your phone to your desktop without dropping the call. If you’re in a live meeting, just click to Join the meeting...
View ArticleBring it back
🗑️ Bring it back: Don’t panic if you accidentally delete a pic. In the Google Photos app, go to Collections > Trash to see any photos or videos deleted in the last 60 days. In Apple Photos on your...
View ArticleTech how-to: Switch to a beta browser
Let me tell you a secret: I’m all about staying tech-ahead and not trailing behind, so I’m constantly tapping into apps, programs, hardware and more before they’re released to the public. You can do...
View ArticleA screenshot that scrolls
A screenshot that scrolls: This is great when you need a record of something that goes off the screen of your phone, like a web article or document. On Android, press the power + volume-down buttons...
View ArticleIf I could turn back time
If I could turn back time: Look up your first-ever post on Facebook. Open your profile on the web, click the Filters button above your own posts and then Go to. You can browse back to the month and...
View ArticleSearch works
🔦 Search works: You’re in Microsoft Word and, for the life of you, you can’t remember how to insert a table. Don’t waste time digging through the menus. Tap the search bar at the top and type in...
View ArticleFree video editing software
Free video editing software: We’re talking 4K editing, color correction and visual effects. And the basic version is free! Whether you’re a YouTuber or indie filmmaker, cut, tweak and polish footage...
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