🧑🎨 Neat trick for iPhone photos: If it’s a Live Photo, you can turn it into a cool long-exposure shot, like an artsy view of a river flowing by or a busy city street that seems to be moving. Open your Photos app and look for a picture with a Live label in the top left corner. Tap on it and choose Long Exposure from the menu. Let your iPhone work its magic.
Search trick to find recipes faster
Skip the life story and pop-up ads. These quick tricks get you straight to the ingredients and steps.
🚨 YouTube creators, don’t fall for this: Scammers are using an AI video of CEO Neal Mohan to trick you into giving up sensitive info. They’ll send it privately, claiming YouTube is changing its monetization policy. It’s your credentials they’re after. Reminder: YouTube will never contact you or share updates through a private video.
🖱️ Need an app fast? Don’t sweat it. On a PC, press Windows + T to highlight the first icon on your task bar. On Mac, hold Command + Tab for a list of your open apps. Zip through them using your arrow keys. Handy trick when your Bluetooth mouse runs out of juice.
Fake car dealerships online
One woman lost $55K to a listing that looked totally legit. Here’s how to avoid falling for the same trick.
Move over, Kia Boys: Thieves are now targeting Nissans
A new car theft trick is spreading fast, and it doesn’t even require your keys. Here’s how it works.
Kindle trick: If you ever find yourself wondering, “Who’s that character again?” use the X-Ray tool. It provides a quick overview of characters, terms and even locations mentioned in the book, so you’re never lost within a complex plot. Just hold down on the word(s) you want to know about.
Snappy trick: On a Mac, dragging windows around works, but it’s slow. Instead, hold down Option, and your Mac will instantly highlight the left or right side. Pick a side, and voilà, windows in place instantly.
Scammers have a new trick
With one press of a button, they’re in. Listen so you don’t fall for it.
iPad and Kindle trick: Next time you read a word that stumps you, press and hold down on it, then select Look Up for the definition.
💡 AI trick of the day: “Priming” is the insider term for telling a chatbot exactly what you want from it. With ChatGPT or any other, the more constraints you give, the better your answer. Examples: “Limit your response to 250 words,” “Give me the list in bullet points” and “Format the results as a table.”
Find the best Halloween treats with this map
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Finding the best home deals online
Looking for a new home? It’s a tough market, but there’s a little trick that could help you find a bargain.
How to shop international sites for better prices
A trick to getting better prices when you’re shopping online, in 60 seconds.
Don't rent a car without doing this first
Hit with surprise charges after returning a rental? One simple trick can save you cash and headaches.
Best time to book for the holidays
Planning a trip? I’ve got the inside scoop on snagging the best prices and a simple trick to avoid delays and cancellations.
How to check your phone's radiation levels
Worried about your phone’s radiation? Here’s a quick trick to check how much it’s giving off — you’ll be surprised.
Measure your heart rate with your phone
You don’t need a fancy Apple Watch to get details on your heart health. With this trick, you just need a phone.
Kitboga exposes a shocking new scam
Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves, and Kitboga is here to break it down for us! Plus, Duolingo’s mean streak, the U.S. House has banned ByteDance apps, and Meta is planning to open-source its latest AI model.
Free video editing software
Just back from vacation and ready to create a family movie? You don’t need expensive editing software — these free tools will do the trick!