This tool is 99% effective against malware
Too many cybercriminals are trying to worm their way into your system and steal from you. Even the most tech-savvy folks can be fooled. You don’t even need to click anything to download malware...
View ArticleThe purr-fect translator
😸 The purr-fect translator? Computer scientists have developed MeowTalk, an AI app that can apparently tell you what your cat is saying. The free app records your feline’s meows and gives you phrases...
View ArticleIf you read on a Kindle
📚 If you read on a Kindle: Install the Kindle app on your phone, too. It syncs directly with your reading progress on your e-reader, so you can get through a few pages even when your Kindle isn’t with...
View ArticleSwitch to the web
Switch to the web: You can access lots of phone apps on the web, like on your laptop or desktop, instead of directly on your device. It’s nice to have a bigger screen to look at stuff and a bigger...
View ArticleNow, where did I leave that?
🎀 Now, where did I leave that? Bookmarks in Google Chrome are searchable. Click in the address bar at the top, enter @bookmarks, then type as much as you remember about the name of the page to look...
View ArticleNew to Google Calendar
New to Google Calendar: Dark mode. Click the Settings cog > Appearance and choose from Light, Dark or Device default. If you don’t see it yet, be patient; the update is rolling out. The post New to...
View ArticleIconic
Iconic: It’s easy to adjust the icon size on your computer. On Windows, right-click on the desktop, choose View, and select from Large icons, Medium icons or Small icons. On a Mac, click on your...
View ArticleWork for or volunteer at a nonprofit?
🤑 Work for or volunteer at a nonprofit? Score free or discounted Microsoft 365, aka Office and all the Copilot AI tools. Hit this page to see if you qualify. To apply for a grant, have your legal...
View ArticleSome great apps you need to try
Today, by popular demand, I’m sharing some of my most-used apps and a few other great ones you might not know about. Most of these are free with in-app purchases. Apps I use OpenTable: Use it to book...
View ArticleSplitting up the holiday cooking this year?
Splitting up the holiday cooking this year? A shared note-taking app like Google Keep, Microsoft OneNote or Evernote makes it a cinch to remember who’s preparing what. This is even easier if everyone...
View ArticleNetflix and bookmark
Netflix and bookmark: Now you can send a scene that made you LOL to someone right from your phone. On the Netflix app, tap the new Moments button at the bottom, and the scene will be saved in your My...
View ArticleI hope it can’t see me naked
🩻 I hope it can’t see me naked: Amazon’s Prime Video X-Ray tool is in beta testing. AI creates spoiler-free summaries of a TV episode or season you’ve missed or need a refresher on. For now, it’s only...
View ArticleNew to Google Chrome
New to Google Chrome: The memory-hogger just got an efficiency update. Click the three dots (upper right) > Settings > Performance. You’ll see Memory Saver, which pauses tabs you’re not using....
View ArticleSo long, farewell
💻 So long, farewell: The latest version of Windows 11 (24H2) isn’t just routine updates; it also removes some apps, including WordPad, Paint 3D and Tips. To update, go to Settings > Windows Update...
View ArticleComing to (paid) Google Workspace in the next few days
🎞️ Coming to (paid) Google Workspace in the next few days: Google’s AI-powered Vids app pops out presentations with just a prompt. Describe what you want, drop in files or documents, and Gemini does...
View ArticleFYI, Google users
🔎 FYI, Google users: Next time you need help, there’s a search box where you can type what you want to do in everyday language. It sure beats digging around in the tool menus. In Sheets, you can type...
View ArticleMicrosoft Edge can’t take a hint
Microsoft Edge can’t take a hint: The browser is importing your Chrome browsing data and tabs without asking. Luckily, you can stop it. When you see the pop-up from Edge to Enhance your browsing...
View ArticleOut the door, dinosaur
Out the door, dinosaur: Microsoft is ending support for its Windows Mail, Calendar and People apps. Starting Dec. 31, 2024, you’ll lose the ability to send and receive emails through Mail. Microsoft...
View ArticleKeep your intimacy wrapped up
Keep your intimacy wrapped up: The makers of a new app, Camdom, call it a “digital condom” against revenge porn. Camdom blocks all cameras and microphones when two phones are placed together and the...
View ArticleReset your social media algorithms
Still stuck in election season on your social media feed? Or maybe you bought one bottle of perfume and now Big Tech thinks you’re launching a beauty empire. Algorithms are smart, but they don’t know...
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