Old-school gaming

👊 Close the Windows: There are pros to having your Microsoft and Windows 11 accounts tied together, but if you want to stop Microsoft from sharing your data with advertisers, disconnect from the cloud. Move to a local account with these steps: Open Settings, then Account > Your Info > Sign In. Log into a local account, then confirm your changes.

A cold-brew cup of Joe is made by steeping the grounds in cold water, a process that takes between 12 and 24 hours. But Australian scientists say they’ve gotten that down to 3 minutes using what technology? Is it … A.) Ultraviolet waves, B.) Ultrasound waves, C.) Radio waves or D.) X‑rays?

Find the answer here! →

Two astronauts are having breakfast on the space station when one turns to the other and says, “I can’t find any milk for my coffee.” The second replies, “In space, no one can here use cream.” (Yeah, I know, that was a great one!)

“My radio station used to carry your show, but this is a great replacement,” wrote Nancy in Miami, Florida. Now, friends, my free newsletter isn’t a replacement for my national award-winning radio show. The show is loaded with things you won’t find here, along with the best callers ever. Find my show on a radio station near you or as a podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Dominate the multitasking game: Use an iPad? Drag an app out of the dock and place it alongside another open app. They’ll run side by side in Split View. Slide down to convert it to Slide Over mode.

Master your domain (name): Yep, you can purchase a domain right from your phone. If you have an iPhone and subscribe to iCloud, you can do it through your phone’s settings. Here’s how.

Office freebie: Unless you absolutely need Microsoft 365, don’t waste your money. I’ve recommended LibreOffice, the free, open-source office software suite, for years, and it just got a major update. Plus, it works on Windows, Mac and Linux.

Try your hand at AI art: Describe the design you’re after in your prompt and watch your creations come to life. The more details you can give Microsoft Designer, the better. And it’s free. Nice.

I love how all these young YouTubers are getting into classic rock. They always tell everyone, “Don’t forget to like Cher and subscribe.” Oh, if I could turn back time!

Online selling savvy: Whether it’s a baseball card or a used car, there’s an excellent tool to determine its worth: eBay. Don’t waste time scrolling through active listings. Search for an item, then go to Filter and scroll to Sold Items. Tap or check the box to enable this filter. This gives you a better idea of the prices folks are willing to pay.