🔕 Pause doorbell cam notifications: Good for when you’re hosting. In the Ring app, press Alerts Snooze > Snooze Duration > Start Snooze. For SimpliSafe cams, press and hold a notification, and snooze options will pop up. Easy!
Need a new TV? 3 big options to watch the big game
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Are you hosting a big game party this year? You’d better make sure you’ve got all the necessities.
Your friends and family will be looking for good food and good seats in front of a big screen. Don’t have one? Now is the time to buy your next TV.
Many smart TVs are on sale around this time of year, which is perfect for anyone looking to host events centered around the latest TV show, movie or, in this case, big game. Here are three excellent options to choose from.
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Free ways to stream movies
Tired of those expensive streaming subscriptions? You’re not alone. Good news: there are plenty of free streaming options like Freevee, Pluto, Tubi, and more!
Microsoft is paywalling Notepad and Paint: If you don’t have a Microsoft 365 subscription ($9.99/month), in Notepad, options like Rewrite, Make shorter, Make longer, Change tone and Change format will be grayed out. Over in Paint, the Image Creator will be blocked. Seriously, who uses Notepad or Paint anyway?
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In business class seats on new airplanes. They come with heated and cooling options, big HD screens and comfy beds. The R7 from seat manufacturer Germany’s Recaro weighs 176 pounds. Older seats weighed as much as 350 pounds each. Does this mean we get more carry-ons? Nope.
Use Google Docs at work? You may have the Gemini AI bot to help write. Hover over the star icon next to your pic that says Ask Gemini. Click on it to open a sidebar with the writing tools. Choose options like Refine or Rephrase this document, or type in your ideas at the bottom.
Turn off Siri on your Apple Watch: Tired of Siri popping up? Disable the triggers you don’t need. Go to Settings > Siri and toggle off the options that bother you. Bonus: It’ll help with battery life, too.
New iPad gets a boost: Apple says its new iPad Air is twice as fast as the one from a few years back, thanks to the M3 chip that Apple makes themselves. It can be paired with an upgraded Magic Keyboard. Plus, it comes with Apple Intelligence and 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) options. Preorder to get it by March 12.
💬 From Á to Ź: Need to type accents for Spanish words? On Macs, just press and hold the letter on the keyboard. Options for different accents will pop up. For Windows in Word or Outlook, press and hold Ctrl + apostrophe + comma, then release before typing the letter for an acute accent.
Cover up: Keep your doorbell camera safe from rain, snow and the sun’s relentless rays. A silicone cover won’t interfere with night vision and slips on easily. Options here for Google Nest and Ring.
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Don’t like how ChatGPT “talks”? Custom personalities are coming soon. Traits include “Chatty,” “Skeptical” and “Forward-thinking.” Some already have these options available under “Customize ChatGPT.” I don’t yet, but you might!
How to ditch a timeshare: My pal, money expert Clark Howard, says timeshares are a defective product. If you’re stuck in a timeshare and you’re ready to get out, you have options to sell, cancel, give it back, give it away or donate it. Subscribe to Clark’s free newsletter to receive more must-have money tips every day.
Time to pay up: Netflix is phasing out its cheapest ad-free plan. If you’re on it, you’ll get a notification saying your last day to watch is July 13 unless you upgrade. Options: $6.99 ad-supported, $15.49 ad-free or $22.99 ad-free 4K premium.
Are there alternatives to Facebook?
Millions have ditched Facebook and its toxicity. If you’re craving community online, there are some other options. Here’s what you need to know.
Holidays stressing you out? Try a meditation app
If the last minute holiday rush is stressing you out, a meditation app might help you calm down. The market is packed with options, and they’re raking in the bucks to relieve your stress.