What does the “P” in HTTP stand for? Is it … A.) Protocol, B.) Platform, C.) Portal or D.) Princess?
The answer: A.) Protocol. And when there’s an “S” at the end? That’s when a site is secure. But scammers and hackers know how to set up HTTPS sites, too. Always triple-check those URLs and close the tab if anything feels off.
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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.”
Just because you only have a few followers, doesn’t mean you can’t go viral.
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.
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.
Talk it out: On a Windows PC, hit Windows key + H to open a handy-dandy speech recognition tool so you can use your voice with any active program in which you’d normally type. Cool!
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.
Free money waiting for you: You put money in and you should get money out. The National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits helps you find money being held from prior employers.
📺 Psst! Most newer TVs have a secret menu: Turn on your TV and press the menu button on your remote. Go to the settings or advanced settings menu. Press the following buttons on your remote in this order: Mute, 1, 8, 2, power. This should bring up the service menu. From here, you can more accurately adjust the white balance, do a factory reset, adjust the color levels or calibrate the screen.
Cringe or based? Alexa now features Gen Z slang so you can keep up with the kids. Just say, “Hey, Alexa, talk Gen Z to me” to hear the definition of one of 20 popular Gen Z slang terms. Amazon surveyed over 1,000 Gen Zers to come up with the list. Oh, what I would’ve given to see those responses!
🗺️ “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.
