Threads vs. Twitter, plane ticket scams, & the resurgence of floppy disks

July 17, 2023

Plus, ChatGPT has become faster but less intelligent — here’s the reason why. Sent an embarrassing email? I have the steps to retract it. Discover three alternatives to Photoshop, use a Gmail hack to determine who’s selling your data, and find ways to prevent your phone from overheating.

Tags: data, email, Gmail, phone, Photoshop, scams, X (Twitter)

3 apps to digitize physical photos and negatives

Your smartphone makes it easy to share photos with anyone at any time. But unless your phone is your first camera, you may have some old negatives. You can get them developed or scan them into your phone to view and share easily. Tap or click here for tips on converting negatives into digital photos.

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Hot new sport: Drone racing!

If you like high-speed action, you won’t want to miss this video. People pilot drones around obstacles racing to the finish line. Sure, you could teach me how to do this sport, but I think it might go over my head. You won’t believe how popular these races are.

Storage full? This might be why

When you always have a pro-quality camera in hand, you know what happens: You take a ton of pictures and videos. Do you need all six shots of your bagel or the three blurry videos of your dog being cute? Uh, no.

There’s a setting that might be to blame if you’re running low on storage.

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This online tool lets you easily remove objects from your best photos

If you know how to use Photoshop, your photos are magazine-ready, no matter how they look initially. Photo editors allow you to do revolutionary things to any picture if you know how to use them.

But what if you have zero photo editing tools and want to make advanced edits, like touchup blemishes or even remove an object? We’ve found a site that won’t make you look model-ready, but it can remove those annoying distractions in your photos.

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Booking a flight? Scammers clever trick to con even the savviest travelers

Every new season, occasion, holiday, natural disaster, you name it, scammers work hard. Vacation seasons are one of their favorite times to pounce.

Some in-person criminals might spy that you’re away and break in. Take steps to make sure your home isn’t a target.

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Hiding your email address is smart if you care about privacy

Inbox clutter is a significant problem for everyone, but it’s not our fault. It’s those companies that keep signing us up for newsletters we don’t want (though the Komando newsletter is well worth it!). Rather than just unsubscribing to all those inbox intruders, why not hide your email address so they never find it in the first place?

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This steakhouse sells 3D-printed 'meat'

Who doesn’t love a great steak? The perfectly cooked meat that melts in your mouth is incredible. But you won’t believe how one steakhouse is changing the game by using a 3D printer to create plant-based meats. You have to see it to believe it.

Porch pirates are worst in these states

What is the average value of a stolen package? About $50. Who are the ones doing that stealing? Data shows that 94% of porch pirates are 45 and younger, and 67% are middle class. That’s a little surprising, wouldn’t you say?

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Try iOS 17 before its official release

Itching to try out iOS 17 before it officially debuts this fall? You’re in luck! Apple just released the first public beta version.

Is it worth the update? Once an operating system (OS) goes to public beta, it’s pretty stable, but there might still be some bumps along the way. I found the most hyped features so you can decide if it’s worth it.

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Why most meteorites land in Antarctica

Many meteorites hit Earth every year. But have you ever wondered why you don’t see them where you live? It turns out that over two-thirds of all the meteorites people have ever collected are found in one spot in Antarctica. But why?