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Haven't logged into LinkedIn lately? 5 reasons you really should be using it

How much do you know about LinkedIn? Sure, you probably understand it’s a social network for professionals, but it’s so much more.

Unlike most social networks that are used to share the latest vacation pictures, LinkedIn was designed for more important reasons. It can help you make connections, share work experience and find or post jobs.

Your LinkedIn profile can be set up to look like a resume, complete with accomplishments and referrals from colleagues. If you’ve never experienced the power of LinkedIn, we can help. Here are five smart ways to use LinkedIn to network, poach employees, boast and more.

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1. Sales prospecting

If you’re wondering what sales prospecting is, it’s exactly what it sounds like — sorting through tons of companies and individuals to find prospects who will most likely turn into paying customers.

This can take a lot of time and effort and relies on knowing where to look. In the past, sales prospecting mainly consisted of cold calling and following up with every potential lead.

Now that we live in a digital world, those days are gone. Most buyers make decisions online. That’s where LinkedIn comes into play.

With about 1 billion members, LinkedIn is a leader in connecting buyers and sellers. One of the most important sales techniques is understanding how buyers behave, making prospecting easier with greater success.

An IDC social buying study revealed:

75% of B2B buyers use social media to make buying decisions.
50% of B2B buyers use LinkedIn to make purchasing decisions.
76% of B2B buyers prefer to work with recommendations from their professional network.

Those numbers prove how important LinkedIn is when it comes to sales prospecting. Information is power and LinkedIn is packed with information buyers are looking for.

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Block porn on X

Porn is allowed on X, but you can block it

The social network X (I still think of it as Twitter) has always had its seedier corners, but now Elon Musk has officially said porn is OK on the platform. And to keep your, uh, activity private, they’re now hiding likes, too. Coincidence? Yeah, I don’t think so.

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No filter

Actually, yes, much-needed filters — for screens, fans and more.

This privacy filter for iPhones (57% off) helps ward off prying eyes so they can, you know, solve their own Wordle.
The same handy filter is also available for Samsung models (20% off).
These personal water filter straws (25% off) are so cool. You could slurp from a puddle and it’d be clean! (But don’t, please, unless you have to.)
A TubShroom is the best filter for hair in your shower. It’s also easy to clean.
A cut-to-fit carbon filter for your air purifier, AC or fan. Yes, those get worn out!

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Work time-saver: Stop filing emails into endless folders and master your inbox searches. Advanced options let you filter by an email’s sender, subject, keywords or date range. In Gmail and Outlook, hit the three-line icon at the right side of the search bar. Combine keywords with operators like “from:boss” or “has:attachment” for even better results.

Google filters out Trump

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The search engine giant claims they’re filtering out political violence, but could there be more to the story? Get the scoop in this short podcast.

🐔 Best of cluck: If you see someone “bawk”-ing at their phone, they’re probably playing TikTok’s new chicken filter game. It’s a 2D platformer (like Mario) where you can control the on-screen chicken with your voice to navigate obstacles. Soft “bawk”s make the chicken walk forward, and loud “bu-gawk”s make it jump. What a world we live in.

In our age of filters and photo-editing apps, what is the percentage of truly unedited, unaltered photos posted to social media? Is it … A.) 5%, B.) 12.5%, C.) 20% or D.) 27%?

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700,000 people

Signed up for Bluesky in a week. The X rival is feeling pretty blue-tiful with over 20 million members and counting. Perks include feeds with custom algorithms and the option to pick your moderation filters.

Inbox a mess? Here’s the surefire way to keep your email in check

I have a rule: If discussing something via email takes paragraphs and paragraphs, I pick up the phone instead.

Another way I keep my inbox clean is by archiving all my messages at the start of the year. Who says you can’t do the same thing in summer? Tap or click for my quick and easy fix to get a clean slate.

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Android tip: 7 surefire ways to take better photos every time

There’s an amateur photographer inside each of us. For years, iOS devices constantly outperformed many Android devices regarding camera quality and built-in camera modes. But that’s changing.

Now that Android phone cameras are punching up with better hardware and software, you can take stunning photographs like a DSLR camera. This guide will teach you how to unlock the features in your Android phone, frame your shots and make share-worthy photographs that look highly professional.

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Drowning in emails? Stay afloat with custom email filters in Outlook. Open Outlook on the web and click the Settings (gear icon) in the top right corner. Choose Email > Rules > Add new rule, then click Name to name your rule > Add a condition > Add an action. For example, Newsletters > The Current > Mark as important. Aren’t you smart?!

🐽 Can the spam: You can set up rules in your inbox so your uncle’s rants or high school friend’s pyramid scheme emails are automatically filed away in a folder of your choosing. In Outlook, Gmail or Apple Mail, go to your filters and look for an option like “Skip the inbox.”

Going green: There’s a new code word for smoking marijuana: “Gardening.” Teens use the term to get past content filters on TikTok and other sites. Now you know.

Night-vision tech is getting better: Researchers are developing ultra-thin, lightweight infrared filters — think thinner than cling wrap and lighter than a gram — that fit right over your regular specs. Just imagine asking your optometrist to add night vision to your prescription lenses. Sign me up!

Going gray: You want to spend less time scrolling but can’t stay away. Here’s a trick: Put your phone in grayscale mode. On iPhone, head to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Color Filters, and toggle on Color Filter > Grayscale. On Android, it’s under Settings > Accessibility > Visibility enhancements > Color adjustment options > Grayscale.

Social media’s “perfect” filters are pushing Gen Zers to the Botox bandwagon. A whopping 75% of plastic surgeons say more under-30s are craving forehead smoothers and plumped lips, all to nail that perfect selfie.

Night vision: Blue light tells your brain to wake up. You can switch your iPhone to warmer red hues for bedtime — and it looks neat, too. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. Turn on Color Filters, then choose Color Tint, and move Intensity and Hue all the way to the right.

Search YouTube like a pro with these 5 tricks

YouTube provides a venue for anyone to upload and share content with the world. It has become a streaming service, search engine and social media medium alongside the most prominent sites of these types.

Searching YouTube is as easy as typing in a word or two, but did you know there are more ways to find content? You can focus on live events or eliminate parodies. You can make playlists or narrow down your search to a specific time. We’ll show you how to do all this and more.

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Applying for jobs? Don't make these mistakes

The world (and I) can’t shut up about all the brand-new things artificial intelligence (AI) can do. But it’s not exactly new in the HR and hiring world. In fact, a 2019 study shows three of four resumes were never even seen by a person.

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Bring order to your inbox chaos by setting up these Gmail filters

Are you organizing your inbox with Gmail filters? If not, you should be.

If you dread inbox clutter, Gmail filters can help you cull the mess and save anything important for later. It keeps your primary inbox free and clear of clutter, enabling you to focus on what you need to accomplish and stay as productive as possible.

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