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Send emails later: Gmail lets you schedule messages, so you can write them now and send them later. On desktop, open the Compose box, click the arrow next to the blue Send button, and select Schedule send to pick a date. On mobile, open the Gmail app, tap Compose, then the three dots in the top right to do the same. Easy.

🌐 Update your web browser: If websites are loading slower than usual, your browser might be out of date. Updating gives you better speeds, new features and important security fixes. In Chrome, go to Settings > About Chrome, and it’ll auto-check for updates. In Firefox, click the (☰) icon > Help > About Firefox to do the same.

Turn gadgets into gift cards: Got old tech collecting dust? Amazon takes e-readers, smart speakers, phones and more. Tell them what you’re trading in and its condition to get an estimated value as an Amazon Gift Card. Bonus: If you trade in Amazon gear like a Fire Tablet, you’ll also score 20% off a new device.

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Measure without a tape: Your iPhone has a built-in measuring tool. Open the Measure app and move the circle to a starting point, then tap Add a Point and drag to the other edge. It’ll draw a pretty accurate line that’s great for checking furniture sizes in-store. Or switch to Level to test if something’s straight.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Never forget your dog’s walk again. Say, “Alexa, remind me to walk the dog at 7 p.m. every day.” Once you’ve built the habit, say, “Alexa, cancel my 7 p.m. dog walking reminder.” Psst, Echo Dots are 20% off with trade-in if you need one.

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Let AI do the reading: Need to understand an article or report quickly? Paste it into your favorite chatbot and prompt something like, “Can you explain this easier to me in 5 short sentences?” or “What are the main points? Explain like I’m 10.” Once you’ve got the gist, follow up with “Explain this part [insert sentence] in more detail.”