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šØļø Printer secret: Most printers have a āDraft modeā that uses less ink when you donāt need anything fancy. (Some call it āEconomy modeā or āFast mode.ā) To try it, open a document or file, hit Print, then go to Properties or Preferences, and look for Draft mode.
Nosy, nosy: On your iPhone, bring up a list of all the apps with access to your contacts. Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Contacts. Tap Limited Access for any that shouldnāt get every little detail.
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Because who uses Samsung Internet? Your phone probably has a couple of browsers. Disable or delete the unused one to save your battery life, free up storage space and prevent accidental opens. On Android, open Settings > Apps. Find the unused browser, then tap Disable or Uninstall. On iPhone, go to Settings > Apps > [browser] > Default Browser App. Then, manage or delete the other browser under Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
Turning off alerts from your video doorbell is a mistake: Instead, set up custom motion zones. For a Ring doorbell, open the Ring app and select your device. Go to Motion Settings > Edit Motion Settings. To go into full donāt-bug-me mode, choose People Only.
šš£ = Fishing for compliments: Most people think the smiley-faced emoji (š) is the digital equivalent of a fake smile. Pick something happier. I like š¤, š„° and š. Lately, Iām all about the šÆ.
Ditch the subscriptions you donāt use: Doing it by hand takes forever. I used the app that makes it easy: Rocket Money.* They find everything and cancel whatever you no longer want.