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That’s not Joe Biden on the phone: The Federal Communications Commission wants to tag AI-generated voice scams as “artificial.” Why? The Telephone Consumer Protection Act says all artificial voice calls are illegal. Yes, please.
Your mobile phone is a lifeline to many daily activities. It is often the first thing we reach for in the mornings to check social media or pour over the latest news with a cup of coffee. It also keeps us in touch with family and friends.
I use Siri to send texts, put my phone on Do Not Disturb before I record, set meetings and lots more. One time I don’t use it? In an emergency. Luckily, emergencies are few and far between in my life (knock on wood), but I wouldn’t risk it.
🖨️ Clever printer hack: Dust can cause unexpected problems with your printer. Open the paper trays, remove any paper, then use a handheld vacuum cleaner to suck up the dust. You can also blow it out with compressed air.
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Yes, it’d be nice if we could wave a magic wand to make every privacy policy as readable as possible. The next best thing? Use Ctrl + F on your keyboard for Windows or Cmd + F on a Mac to quickly search for these terms:
🖊️ There’s a free resource that does all this for you, btw. Terms of Service Didn’t Read is a website and a browser add-on that summarizes the key points before you hit “Agree.”
A big Komando welcome … to our new sponsor, Philmore Video Voicemail. If you own a business, check it out. With their app, you can share videos with customers and receive video messages from them. So sweet!
📚 When the e-book is … complicated: Activate Word Wise on your Kindle to get brief definitions above tricky words. Open your book, then tap the Aa menu. Select More, then Word Wise. Toggle it on.
Germ buster: Grab a sanitizing wipe and give your computer mouse, remote controls and car keyfob a cleanup. Bonus points if you also wipe down your front doorknob.
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💤 Give your tech a breather: A restart ends background processes, clears the cache and RAM, and speeds up things. After you read this newsletter, turn your phone off and back on. Do the same with your computer for extra credit!
Perfect for action shots, kids and pets: To try Burst mode on an iPhone XS or later, swipe the shutter button to the left. (For an iPhone X or earlier, touch and hold the shutter button.) Now, lift your finger to stop Burst mode, and select the best pics by tapping Burst > Select > Done. On an Android device, hold down your camera’s shutter button.
📅 AI personal assistant: Google Bard or ChatGPT can plan your day for you. Tell the AI your top three priorities, appointments or commitments and how long a task typically takes, then ask it to create a schedule. Bam, a bullet-point list, scheduled to the minute.
