Transform your yard without breaking a sweat

May 3, 2025

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Losing your cursor on Windows 11? Make it bigger or change the color so it’s easier to spot. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Mouse pointer and touch. Slide the Size bar to make it bigger, then pick a pointer style. Try the inverted option to have it adjust to any background, or pick a custom color you like.

⬇️ The drop zone: Got a new Mac, and AirDrop isn’t working? It’s not on by default. Open Finder > AirDrop. If your Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is turned off, press that button to turn it on. When it’s blue, it’s ready. Then set Allow me to be discovered by to either Contacts Only or Everyone.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: Go to www.archive.ph to view expired or paywalled web pages. Not everything is there, of course, but it’s worth the shot.

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💬 Name dropper: Give your family and friends fun nicknames on Facebook Messenger. Just open a conversation from the Chats tab. Tap their name at the top, and go to Nicknames > [their name] > Save (iOS) or Set (Android) when you’re done. The other person will see it, so keep it friendly.

Read me: Getting to your home screen on Kindle can be tricky. If you have a book open, tap the top of the screen > back arrow > Home. From the Kindle store, hit the X icon > Home. FYI, if your Kindle is older, look for a house icon (top left) or a physical home button.

📱 Seeing double: Need to check your notes while writing an email? Android lets you use two apps at once. Go to Recent Apps, press and hold the first app you want, then choose Split screen. Tap your second app, and a black bar will separate them. Done? Drag the black bar to the app you want to close.

✍️ ABC = Always Be Selling: I know that’s not a C. Adding a call to action turns your email signature into marketing gold. It can be a link, a special offer or anything else you want to promote. Here’s how to change them. But don’t stop there. Put CTAs in your social media bio, website footer and even your store’s Wi-Fi name.

Skip the store: Before you head out for that quick errand, ask ChatGPT or any chatbot, “Find me [item] options on Amazon that arrive within [time frame] and cost under [budget].” You’ll save time, money and a crowded parking lot.

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: On iPhone, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging to check if you need a replacement battery. Brillant, I know.