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Gear up, buckle in

🚗 Ready to upgrade your car? Let’s get rolling.

This retractable fast car charger (39% off) keeps your cables neat.
Hold your iPhone or Android steady with a magnetic car mount (35% off).
These phone and key bags ($10) block signals, so your info stays safe.
Need a tissue? Just clip this leather holder ($10) onto your sun visor.
Make your ride comfy with a two-pack of wool seat belt covers ($15).

🌦️ Clear vision = safer drives: These windshield wipers (15% off) can handle rain or snow and work through all seasons.

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Apple caught red handed

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A tiny California company took on Apple in a battle over stolen tech. There were secret meetings, key hires, and a surprise twist. Now, after years in court, justice is finally served.

Screenshot and record on Windows 11: For quick screenshots, press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool, then drag to capture the area you want. For recording, press Windows key + Shift + R, select the area you want again, and hit Start.

Something in the water

🥤 Whether it’s hot tea or chilled wine, these are gadgets you’ll actually use.

This tumbler (33% off) clips right to your key chain when you’re on the go.
Pop your bottles in a pinch with an electric wine opener set (34% off).
No stove? No prob, grab an electric kettle (20% off) to boil your water fast.
A portable countertop ice maker (22% off) always keeps you stocked up. Perfect for summer!
Toss these chilling stones (5% off) into your drink without watering it down.

🔥 Hot n’ cold: Bring a portable cooler and warmer (14% off) on your road trips to flip between 130 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit at the press of a button.

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Change where Windows saves screenshots: By default, pressing Windows key + PrtScn saves them in the Screenshots folder under Pictures. To choose a new location, right-click the Screenshots folder and go to Properties > Location > Move. Pick your new folder, and click Apply, then OK to save.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Need an emoji fast? On Windows, press Windows key + . (period) to open the emoji keyboard. On Mac, it’s Command + Control + Space. No excuse for dry replies. 😉

🚗 Use your iPhone as a car key: Yep, that’s a thing, and it works with your Apple Watch, too. If you have a compatible vehicle (full list here), you can lock, unlock and even start it. FYI: You’ll need an iPhone XS or Apple Watch Series 5 or newer.

🧠 TL;DR anything: Drowning in a long email, report or article? Paste it into ChatGPT and ask, “Summarize this in 3 sentences” or “What are the key points?” You’ll get a quick, clear answer. Great when your brain’s tired but the reading isn’t.

Swipe to type on Samsung: If you have a Galaxy smartphone, you don’t need to tap each key. Open a message, select the keyboard settings icon, and go to Swipe, touch, and feedback. Choose Keyboard swipe controls, then hit Swipe to type. Now just glide your finger across letters to spell out words. Easy.

Finders keepers: Looking for a file? Hit the Windows key and start typing its name. That’s it. On a Mac, hit Cmd + space bar and start typin’. So simple and saves so much time.

⌨️ Using a keyboard with your iPad? Press and hold the Command key (⌘) to see all the available shortcuts for the app you’re in. Some apps even show tabs at the bottom, so you can swipe through categories. Like in Mail, Command + R lets you quickly reply to a message.

🎙️ Voice typing on Windows: Press Windows key + H to activate voice typing anywhere you’d usually type, like in MS Word. You can speak punctuation (“period” or “question mark”), or click the Settings icon and toggle on Automatic punctuation to have it added as you talk.

🧮 Windows math shortcut: No need to open the Calculator app. Just press the Windows key, type your equation into the search bar (like 10 15 – 5), and you’ll see the answer instantly (145). FYI: You can include spaces between numbers or leave them out. Either way works.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Press Command + Shift + 5 on Mac to open the screenshot and screen recorder menu. For Windows, hold the Windows Key + Shift + S for the Snipping Tool. Lovely.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Hold the period key on your phone to access hidden punctuation options. Sweet.

📌 Pin your top emojis: No need to scroll to find your faves. On a Mac, press Fn (or Globe key) + E or Edit > Emoji & Symbols to open the Character Viewer. If the viewer is collapsed, click the Expand button (top right). Pick an emoji you love and hit Add to Favorites.

😊 Add emojis fast: Want to add some spice to your messages? You don’t have to hunt for the right emoji or symbol. On Windows, press the Windows key + period (.). On Mac, hit Control + Command + Space. The full emoji panel will pop up right where your cursor is.

🔒 Lock your computer instantly: Leaving your desk for a few minutes? On Windows, press Windows key + L to lock your screen without closing anything. On Mac, press Control + Command + Q. It’s a good habit to get into and much faster than waiting for screen time-out to kick in.

Recover copied items: Ever copied a link or some text and wished you could get it back later? On Windows, turn on Clipboard History to save your most recently copied items. Go to Settings > System > Clipboard and toggle it On. Next time you need something, just press Windows key + V to view and paste.

Speedy studying: Ever heard of the 80/20 rule? It says that 80% of results come from just 20% of the effort. Cut the fluff by using this AI prompt, “What are the key 20% of insights on [topic] that will help me understand 80% of it?”