Mac shortcut: You have a folder full of photos all named “IMG_2348” or some nonsense. Open the folder, hit Cmd + A to select all the files, then right-click and select Rename. Replace “IMG” with something like “Hawaii.” Bam! Done.
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When I shared my tip on opting out of the Transportation Security Administration’s new facial recognition tech at airports the other week, I got a ton of questions. First and foremost, though, a lot of you said, “I didn’t know I could do that.”
Wonder why Apple and Google suddenly started rolling out anti-stalking alerts for their Bluetooth trackers? Apple’s dealing with a class-action lawsuit from victims who say abusers used AirTags to track and harass them.
Just because you only have a few followers, doesn’t mean you can’t go viral.
Don’t do this: Gen Zers are venting about their jobs online with hashtags like #9to5IsNotForMe. Some even include their coworkers’ names and faces. This is a one-way ticket to getting fired and scaring away future employers. If you have a teen or college kid at home, tell them to be smarter than this.
The first email message was a head-scratcher. Was it … A.) “Hello, world!” B.) A math formula, C.) A knock-knock joke or D.) A bunch of letters?
For a Popular Science magazine in 1978. Old editions like this one were loaded with cigarette promos, limited-run cars like the Jeep Honcho and DIY kits for early home computers like the Sol-20. I always get a kick out of ‘70s ad copy. They just don’t write them like they used to!
Here VR in the ER: VR headsets are sending gamers to the hospital, and 30% of the visits are for broken bones. One 54-year-old tripped and flipped over his ottoman playing a Star Wars VR title. If you have a VR headset, set a safety perimeter.
🗺️ “Sofa King: Our prices are Sofa King low!” I’ll never forget when I saw that on a sign in Los Angeles. Own a biz? There’s a better way to get someone’s attention! Google Maps just added a bunch of options to make it simpler to get your business noticed and verified. Just upload a utility bill, a picture of your storefront or insurance documents. Follow the step-by-step instructions here.
What was the first video game ever played in space? Was it … A.) Pong, B.) Super Mario Bros., C.) Tetris or D.) Space Invaders?
👨👩👧👦 95% of teens have a smartphone: Smartphone Free Childhood is an organization that offers support for parents who don’t want to cave to the social pressure. They’ve set up local WhatsApp groups to “empower each other.” Here’s another option: Teach your kiddo to use their smartphone responsibly.
