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Gear up or get stuck

🚘 When you’re in a pinch, a little prep goes a long way.

This hammer and seatbelt cutter combo (19% off) could be your lifesaver.
These bike lights (36% off) make sure you’re seen during late-night rides.
From bikes to small cars, fix that flat with a portable inflator (27% off).
Clip a flashlight (25% off) onto your key chain so you always have light.
Older ride? This adapter (33% off) syncs your phone to CarPlay or Android Auto.

🪛 Screw it: Snag a portable electric screwdriver (24% off) with 14 metal bits, so you’re ready for any job.

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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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🐟 Ding-dong, it’s fishy: This is cool. You can help fish migrate through canals in the Netherlands. If you spot one on this underwater camera, press the “fish doorbell” to let them swim safely through the key lock. Last year, about 9.3 million people visited the site and rang the bell over 40,000 times. Let minnow if you see a fish. I haven’t.

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.

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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⌨️ 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?”

🎬 Put “cut” in shortcut: Need to record your screen? On a Mac, press Shift + Cmd + 5. You can grab your entire screen or select just a part of it to leave something out. For Windows 11, hit the Windows logo key + Shift + R to open the Snipping Tool and start recording.

Erased forever: Files in your trash are still sitting around. To permanently delete a file on Windows without sending it to the Recycle Bin, hold Shift + Delete. On a Mac, select the file, click File from the menu bar, then hold the Option key. Watch as the “Move to Trash” option magically changes to Delete Immediately.

🖥️ Double vision: Multitask with a split screen view. Just make sure the browser or app isn’t in full screen. On a Mac, hover over its green maximize button and select Tile Window to Left/Right to work with two windows side by side. For a PC, drag it to the edge of the screen or press the Windows logo key + Left/Right arrow.

Written by, Justin Case

🛟 Staying prepared is smart.

Hike or camp? Grab a water filter (12% off) to sip up to 1,000 gallons of clean water.
Charge up using the sun with a solar power bank (33% off).
This tiny LED flashlight shines over 700 feet and clips to your key chain.
Baby on the way? Childproof your home with a 10-pack of cabinet locks.
Accidents happen, but you’ll be ready with an all-purpose first aid kit (25% off).

🚘 Car trouble? If your battery’s dead or you’ve got a flat, this jump-starter and air compressor (25% off) combo is a lifesaver.

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💻 Barrels of fun: Got a Chromebook? Press and hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Refresh (circular arrow key) all at once, your screen does a barrel roll. Give it a try when you need a little break but don’t … flip out.