Review: This not only keeps your keys organized, but also makes them hard to lose
Last year, I downsized to a smaller wallet that fits in my front pocket (which you can see here). There is no need to carry all those credit cards and loyalty cards around when many are stored digitally on my phone.
I did the same thing a few years ago with my keys, cutting down the excess bulk I take with me each day. A smaller, lighter keychain can also prove easier to lose.
For the past several years, KeySmart has been making handy key organizers — some of which have a Tile tracker built-in. There’s a new option if you prefer keeping tabs on your keys using an Apple AirTag. Is it worth it?
Check out the new KeySmart Air
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There’s not much to the KeySmart Air organizer, and that’s what I like about it the most. These are the key (get it?) details:
Holds/organizes up to five keys and a key fob
SmartShield leather that’s stain and water-resistant
Keeps an AirTag secure with a bumper that protects against drops
This is one of those “make life more convenient” kinds of accessories, and I was pretty excited to order one when it was released. The question is whether it would live up to expectations.
It’s a little like playing ‘Operation’
If you’ve ever owned a KeySmart or similar type of key organizer, the setup process can be somewhat tedious trying to get everything lined up correctly. At least it has been in my experience, but I’m a little more particular about the order I want my keys organized.
With the traditional organizer, you can add keys on both sides of the frame. On the KeySmart Air, you can only place them on one side, hence the smaller capacity.
Just remove the screw, insert the AirTag, then add your keys with the included spacers in between each one. That’s it. It took me a little longer because, in addition to three keys, I also included a USB drive that almost made it too thick.
A woman found an AirTag hidden under her car - Here's how to spot them
GPS-style tracking units are useful for keeping track of your stuff. Simply attach one of these devices to your keys, purse, laptop bag or anything else you don’t want to lose. If the worst happens and an item goes missing, you have a fighting chance to track it down.
⌨️ Your keyboard needs cleaning — I can just tell (because mine does, too). Here are a few clever ways to get the job done.
Li’l vac: Oh, this thing is sweet — a little blue box that vacuums up crumbs, dirt, dust and glitter from between your keys. It has a detachable nozzle so you can use it on your desk, too, and it charges via USB. It’s 15% off ($10.70).
Li’l brush: “Sweep up” this retractable laptop brush from OXO, which makes useful stuff that lasts. It has a built-in microfiber pad for polishing your screen and a cap to keep the brush clean when you throw it in your bag.
Big can: Grab a can of air to clear out every nook and cranny with a miniature windstorm. I love this stuff, and it’s cheap. This one is 20% off ($7.99). Whoosh!
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A judge ruled Google illegally built and maintained a monopoly in online search by paying to be the default on smartphones. Plus, a website flaw puts democracy at risk, scammers hit the skies, and why wrapping your keys in tin foil could save you trouble.
Time by when the average person knows whether or not they’re in for a bad day. The top morning mishaps? Waking up sick, sleeping poorly, having a headache, losing your keys or forgetting your phone at home. Maybe we need mood rings.
If you want a larger screen, the Acer Aspire 3 is the perfect fit. With 15 inches of vivid, colorful digital real estate, it’s affordable and easy to use.
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How location tracking will work to tell you if you’ve been exposed to coronavirus
You’d probably never heard the terms “social distancing” and “flattening the curve” before March. Now, they’re everyday phrases in the fight against the coronavirus.
You can add “contact tracing” to your list of newfound medical terms. This method for slowing down the spread of disease is going high-tech with Apple and Google’s plan to turn your smartphone into a coronavirus tracker.
Get rid of bad breath at the source with a tongue scraper. Sounds crazy, but it really works.
Keep your cups from dripping everywhere with these coasters that look like LPs. The rubber bottoms help you avoid spills, too.
A magnetic bag for your water bottle — strap your keys, wallet and phone to any bottle, and then keep the whole thing off the floor by sticking it to metal. Smart.
These ingenious pens keep a bit of paint on hand for touchups. Need this!
Clever self-watering planters have an aerated bottom to ward off root rot and store water to keep your plants happy. Love the color, too.
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⌨️ Custom keys: Change how the touchpad and keyboard work on your Chromebook. Go to Settings > Device > Touchpad/Keyboard. Sweet options: Changing what a right-click does and treating the top row of keys as function keys.
Keys-y does it: To set the brightness level on the keyboard on your MacBook, click the Apple menu > System Settings > Keyboard. You can also have the backlights turn off after a certain time. Perfect if you’re watching a movie in the dark.
🏨 I have no reservations about this travel tip: Google Wallet now lets you add hotel keys directly to your phone. Open the hotel’s website, app or email, and hit the Add to Google Wallet button. When you reach your room, hold your phone near the door handle to unlock it.
Lightning fast: In Microsoft Word, use Ctrl + the arrow keys to move through words or paragraphs quickly. Combine that shortcut with Shift to select text as you go.
