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The best browser setting you’ve never checked

The best browser setting you’ve never checked

Every day is full of choices. I’m not sure we need 30 flavors of chips lining grocery store aisles, but it’s nice to have options when it comes to tech. The trick is knowing what you can customize.

Take your browser and all those tabs. Whether you hate clutter and want to start fresh each time, or you like everything exactly where you left it and want all your tabs to reopen when you turn on your computer … both are possible.

Too many tabs?

Ever pause in the middle of a project and look up at a dozen browser tabs? Yeah, me too. Makes sense that you’d want to be able to take a break and come back to all your tabs open. (Just know this can slow down your computer a bit depending on how many tabs are open.)

Other people prefer a blank slate. You can direct your browser to open up to one specific page or a few URLs you always use.

Steps for Chrome

To open Chrome with a new tab:

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots, then Settings.
Click On startup and select Open the New Tab page.

To open Chrome and continue where you left off:

Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots, then Settings.
Click On startup and select Continue where you left off.

Steps for Safari

To open Safari with a new window:

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Unique bag bling

I always pop an AirTag in my checked bag, just in case it doesn’t turn up on the baggage carousel. But I also need a different kind of bag finder for when it does turn up so it’s not lost in a sea of black suitcases.

Luggage tag: This silicone bag tag with an initial ($7.99) has 26 letter choices and three color options. Green “K” for me, thanks.
Bag belt: A multifunctional bag belt ($9.99) keeps your stuff from spilling onto the tarmac and makes it easy to spot.
Strap cover: Another two-for-one luggage identifier, these neoprene bag handle wraps ($9.99) are cushy for carrying and bright for spotting. So smart.

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You have too many tabs open

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Have you taken a look at your browser lately? It’s cluttered with tabs. I’ll show you how to organize them in this one-minute podcast.

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What would 60-year-old you think? MIT researchers made an AI chatbot that lets you talk to your future self. Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5, this tool uses your info to spin convos that inspire wiser life choices. Early tests show volunteers felt less anxious about their future after using the bot.

Can you really trust ChatGPT?

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Would you let your AI make split second military or law enforcement decisions? Here’s why you shouldn’t, in 60 seconds.

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Today, the US Supreme Court hears the internet's most important case ever

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Should social media outlets like Facebook, Yelp, and Instagram be held responsible for slander on their platforms? The Supreme Court is tackling this issue, and I’ll explain it in just 60 seconds.

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Heed the warnings - sometimes ChatGPT gets this spectacularly wrong

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ChatGPT knows everything, right? Definitely not. I’ll give you a personal example why in this one-minute podcast.

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Fake your location for the lowest price online

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Are you getting the lowest price online? That depends on where you live. Here’s the lowdown in one minute.

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How to split the tab on Venmo

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Need to split the bill with a lot of people? Venmo’s got a feature for you. Here’s the trick in one minute.

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Turn your backyard into a dog park for extra cash

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Dog lovers with big backyards, want to make up to $3,000 a month? I reveal the perfect side hustle for you in 60 seconds.

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Panic at ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC

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Has streaming brought traditional TV to its knees? All signs point to yes. In under 60 seconds, I’ll explain why.

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Has Wokeism Already Taken Over ChatGPT?

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Think ChatGPT is unbiased? Think again. In just 60 seconds, I explain why it definitely has an opinion.

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What you need to know: The latest on cellphone radiation

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Did you know your cellphone emits radiation — even when you aren’t using it? Here’s why, in 60 seconds.

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Zoom's fall from grace

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Why has Zoom been struggling since the pandemic ended? Here’s the full story, in 60 seconds.

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Netflix's password sharing will end - Here's what we know so far

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Do you still want to share your Netflix password? Thanks to this new plan, you might have to pay. Here’s why, in 60 seconds.

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Google's rocky start to counter ChatGPT

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Will Google’s Bard AI be able to compete with ChatGPT? It’s not off to a good start. Here’s why, in 60 seconds.

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Want to go viral? Post at these times

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Did you know the time you upload a video affects how popular it will be? Here are the perfect times, in one minute.

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Gen Z viral work trend

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Is Gen Z putting their future work lives in danger? Here’s what will haunt them, in 60 seconds.

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The Chinese spy balloon: What we can do next

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Want to fight back against spying from communist China? Take these one-minute steps.

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Yes, too many open Windows impacts your health

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Do you tend to work with multiple open windows on your computer? Here’s how that hurts your health, in one minute.

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