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It's almost impossible to keep up with all the updates and additions. That's why I'm here. We hope you will find below some technical tips to make your life better.
Shop Open Box Sale
Most sites use grades or ratings so you can tell the condition. For example, a “Grade A” smartphone will have slight wear and tear. Amazon's opened products are always fully functional and in one of four conditions: “Used/Like New,” “Very Good,” “Good,” or “Acceptable.”
Here is a link to Amazon's open box sale.
Know which apps are listening
Buried in legal ambiguity if you said yes when you downloaded an app, you may be giving the app permission to use your phone's microphone to listen to your voice and collect your data. there is.
â—¾ Do you have an iPhone? Open it setting > Privacy and security > microphone. Disable apps you don't want to participate in the conversation.
â—¾ For Android, go to: setting > app permission manager. Disable the microphone for apps you don't want to be eavesdropped on.
Google Docs Contains Secrets You Shouldn't Share
The default is “Copy” and the original file name. Rename and share. why? Anyone with access to the original document can see all edits, changes, and versions.strike File > make a copy. Pro tip: To see other people's edits and changes, reverse this idea.
Make your iPad more convenient
If you're spending time on the couch using your Apple tablet, this is a professional thing to do.go to setting > general > keyboardthen enable split keyboard.Press and hold the bottom right key on the keyboard and slide your finger to Split, then release. Now you can type with your thumb.To return to normal, press and hold a key on your keyboard and slide your finger to merge and release it.
Don't say I didn't warn you
When you remove your phone's case, you can see the dirt that has accumulated inside. gross. For plastic, rubber, and silicone cases, use an old toothbrush and a little warm soapy water. For leather cases, lightly dampen a microfiber cloth with water and mild detergent.
Ensure safety on the road
Get the free NHTS SaferCar app. Enter his VIN of the car and you will receive an automatic alert about the recall. With so much going on these days, it's easy to miss notifications from retailers.
only for your eyes
If you have sensitive photos, such as your driver's license, on your phone, set up a locked folder in Google Photos. Open. Google Photos app > public works > Set a locked folder. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Note: Anything stored there is not backed up to the cloud. That way it won't be very private.
Do you have an iPhone?
You can save your secret photos in the Notes app. Open the photo in the Photos app, share icon and select Note. Go to the note you want to protect, three dots icon In the top right corner, select rock.
you made the wrong call
And I streamed a terrible romantic comedy. Please remove it from your Netflix history to avoid affecting future offers. on the computer, profileafter that View activity. For each show or movie, you'll see a small icon that looks like a circle with a line inside it. Click on it to hide it.
I'd rather be safe than sorry.
While there are studies showing that cell phones are completely safe, there are also studies about the effects of low-level radiation. I rarely hold my phone close to my head or put it in my pocket. AirPods are my favorite way to make calls (I'm an iPhone guy). Use AirPods Pro if possible. Here are some options for affordable and premium earbuds on Android. Men, don't keep your cell phone in your pants pocket. It may have a negative effect on fertility.
Too many tabs and too much noise?
Right-click the browser tab and mute tab or mute site. In some browsers, you can also stop the noise by clicking the microphone on the tab that is playing the noise.
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