It’s surprisingly easy to ruin your expensive devices’ screens and internal workings. Here’s my cheat sheet for cleaning electronics. (Hint: Put down the paper towels!)
Don’t forget the TV remote, the hidden germ carrier everyone touches.
What about the organizational side of things? Let’s tackle the biggest problem for most people: cords and cables.
How often have you approached a tangle of cords, wondering which is the one you’re looking for? Once you find it, you must determine which port to plug into. Here’s an easy fix you can use next time you need to unplug everything to do a major clean.
You will quickly see where the cable fits, even in the dark reaches behind the TV. If you misplace a cable, the sticker you used will also tell you what device it belongs to if it’s not stamped on the cord. Love that.
Plugging in a USB cable the right way feels like a no-brainer. Then why do we get it wrong on the first try so often?
Here’s the secret: Grab any USB cable sitting around your house. See that symbol on one side? It’s not just branding or decoration. That symbol will point up if you’re plugging in horizontally; if you’re plugging a cable vertically, the USB symbol will face you.
Psst, I have lots more helpful tech tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner.
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People are constantly upgrading to the latest and greatest tech. Whether you have a new smartwatch or tablet, plenty of pro tips will help you become an expert.
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Cord management made easy: Get some stickers — labels you write on, color-coded dots or colored foil star stickers. Affix the same label or colored sticker to the cable and the port on the device. When you plug in the cord, simply match the cable’s sticker to the port.
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What if your social media app came with a warning label? The U.S. Surgeon General thinks it might be a good idea. Will it make a difference?
Oh, no, Ozempic: Counterfeit versions of semaglutide weight-loss drugs are easy to find online. Researchers got their hands on three. Of those, the dosages didn’t match the labels, and one was contaminated with bacteria. Btw, three other sites scammed them entirely. Get the real deal from your doc.
We could all use some help being more efficient from time to time. If you want to be more productive at work, some tools can help. Tap or click here for two clever ways to boost productivity at work.
Now, there is another handy tool from Google designed to increase productivity. Google Keep is a free app that lets you take notes, set reminders, and do about anything you need to stay productive. Whether for work or managing personal activities, Google Keep has a function for you if you know how to use it.
We’re at the threshold of the new year, and it’s not too early to get a head start on getting your home in order. We’re not talking about scrubbing your floors and dusting the blinds. Tap or click here for seven tools to get your digital life in shape.
The damage is done: The U.S. surgeon general is asking Congress to put warning labels on social media, like those found on cigarettes. With 95% of kids using social media and more than one-third addicted, this is way too little, way too late.
If you have stocked up on soda drinks this holiday season, you better check the labels. Several products have been recalled, which can be dangerous to consume. Tap or click here to read about a recent baby cereal recalled from Walmart.
Mobile phones have come a long way to replace our traditional digital cameras. Every smartphone is now capable is recording a video of what’s going on or snapping some fun holiday photos. But inevitably, there will be some people in the photos that you don’t know.
At this point in time it’s safe to assume that most people have a Gmail account — and if you don’t, what are you waiting for?
One issue that could be causing your hesitation to sign up for a Google account is how the company tracks your every move. The good news is there are some settings that you can change to take some of your privacy back. Tap or click here to find out how.
What can $11 dollars get you? Well, if you’re lucky, it can get you a couple cups of coffee from the shop down the road. Or, it could buy you an inexpensive lunch on the run. It may even cover the cost of a cocktail at happy hour.
