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⚡️ 3-second tech genius: iPhones don’t come with printed manuals anymore, but you can find them on Apple’s website. Select your model to get the user guide, info sheet and repair manual. 

😅 Hide old YouTube videos: Keep those cringey family vlogs to yourself by making them private. Go to your Profile > YouTube Studio > Content, and change Visibility to Unlisted. They’ll disappear from search and recommendations, and only people with the link can watch. Memories preserved, pride intact (and the kids will thank you).

On the hunt: I tried all the job sites, word of mouth and even talking up job openings on my shows. It didn’t work. But I’ve had great success finding really wonderful, hardworking people on LinkedIn. Post a job for free right now using my link.

🤖 Lead smarter, not harder: You’ve asked for book recommendations, and here’s one. AI’s here to stay. Geoff Woods’ book The AI-Driven Leader shows you how to harness AI to make faster, smarter decisions. Each chapter is packed with real-world examples, prompts and tips you can start using today. A must-read to help you stay tech ahead and not fall behind.

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Speed up your startup: If your computer feels slow when it first turns on, too many apps might be launching in the background. Go to Settings > Apps > Startup to see what’s set to open automatically. Look for anything marked “High impact,” and toggle off what you don’t need (like Microsoft Edge). It’ll free up some memory. 

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: When your cell service is “wonky” (technical term that means acting like a toddler without a nap), turn on Airplane or Flight mode, wait 10 seconds, then turn it off. Your phone will reconnect to the nearest tower. This one’s a favorite, it almost always does the trick.

⌚ Use Water Lock for kids: On your Apple Watch, open Control Center and tap the little water droplet icon to turn on Water Lock. It makes the screen unresponsive until you long-press the Digital Crown to disable it. It’s meant for swimming, but perfect for keeping tiny hands from changing your settings.

▶️ Got YouTube Premium? You can download videos to watch offline anytime. Open a video, tap Download and choose your quality. On PC, find them under Downloads in the left panel. On mobile, tap You (bottom right) > Downloads. Bonus tip: You can play them in the background while your phone’s locked.