Need extra cash? This side hustle pays you to be kind and just be yourself. Here’s how it works.
❄️ This blows me away: LG’s upcoming Artcool AI Air can detect a room’s layout and direct cool air to the people it senses. It knows when a window is open and will automatically switch to energy-saving mode. Plus, it’s got a sleek black mirror finish. Price and ETA? Both TBA.
Task, be done! Windows Task Scheduler automates tasks like weekly disk cleanups or sending an email. Type Task Scheduler into your Windows search bar to open the app. Click Create Basic Task and follow the prompts to name your task and define its trigger (like a time, day of the week or when your computer starts). Choose what the task should do and that’s it. Sweetness!
Got an iPad? Drag an app from the dock and place it alongside another open app. They’ll run side by side in Split View. Slide down to convert it to Slide Over mode. Super useful.
🔄 Want to see which apps need updating on Windows? Open the Search bar, go to Command Prompt, then right-click and select Run as administrator. Next, type “winget upgrade” and hit Enter. You’ll get a list of apps with available updates. It’s also great for finding and deleting apps you haven’t used in a while. Whoa.
Why you need a burner phone
Stop giving your personal number to everyone. Protect your privacy with a second number. Here’s how to set one up.
Is AI the next dot-com bubble?
Some worry history is repeating itself, but the reality is different. Here’s why AI isn’t the bubble you think it is.
Everything Amazon knows about you
Every click, purchase, and Alexa command you’ve ever made is tracked by Amazon. Want to see what else it knows? Here’s how to get your data.
Why it’s so hard to cancel
Getting out of a subscription is hard by design. Here’s how companies use “cancellation funnels” to keep you paying up.
Get paid to eat out as a mystery diner
Find out how you can enjoy free meals and get paid to review restaurants.
Phone stolen? Do this immediately
One second, it’s in your pocket. The next, it’s gone. Here’s exactly what to do now.
I used ChatGPT to diagnose a car problem
My friend’s car had a mystery leak. Instead of guessing, I let ChatGPT’s live video mode take a look. Here’s what happened.
It’s not just your computer: You need to close all the tabs in your phone’s browser, too. On iPhone, open Safari, and tap and hold the icon that looks like two overlapping squares. From the pop-up, choose Close All Tabs. Done! On Android, say, “Hey, Google, close all tabs.”
Is it time to ditch your wallet?
Using your phone instead of a credit card might seem less secure, but it’s actually safer. Here’s why.
Scammers use AI to mimic your boss
A deepfaked call or video could cost the company big. Spot the scam before it’s too late.
Get the $200/month ChatGPT subscription for free: Just for my Windows friends. Open the Copilot app on Windows or go to copilot.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. Make sure Think Deeper is toggled on to use OpenAI’s fancy-schmancy new o1 model. It “thinks” for about 30 seconds before spitting out an answer.
The dark side of conspiracy rabbit holes
Believing in one conspiracy is one thing, but falling for them all? It leads to a darker, more spiteful worldview.
Why you need to ditch video interviews
Think you’ve found the perfect hire? Not so fast. AI might be feeding them answers mid-interview.
eBay haggling 101: How to score the best deals
Lowball offer got ignored? Don’t give up yet. The longer a seller waits, the better your chances.
Get AI working for you
One simple prompt can analyze your competition and give your business an edge in minutes.