People have been using greenscreen technology for a long time. Meteorologists use it to explain the weather, movie directors use it to create incredible scenes, and online influencers use it to make fun videos. But now that artificial intelligence is becoming more advanced, some wonder if greenscreens will become obsolete.
Best free home inventory apps to rule the roost in style
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of fire alarms blaring. You quickly realize your home is on fire and rush your family out of the house safely. Then you realize you never took inventory of your belongings.
Take a moment to think about all the valuable things in your home. Have you written them down so you can remember everything you own and how much it is worth? If your answer’s “No,” scroll down for ways to create a free home inventory spreadsheet.
These can save you time, money, and heartache in the event of a disaster
A home inventory spreadsheet is a detailed list of all the items you own in your home. It helps keep track of your possessions and their value, which can be necessary for insurance purposes.
It can save your hide if a fire or flood destroys your belongings. Writing this detailed list beforehand makes the insurance claim process smoother and faster.
On top of that, creating a home inventory spreadsheet can help track your spending and budgeting. It is a clever way to avoid unnecessary purchases and save money. These three budgeting apps are other helpful tools at your fingertips.
You don’t need expensive software to organize your belongings, though. You can download a free template online. Here are some top options.
Free home inventory spreadsheets
This template from Vertex42 includes everyday household items and locations you shouldn’t overlook. (For example, there’s an “Electronics” section for all your gadgets. There’s also a separate column for spots like your garage, kitchen, family room and more.)
It’s best to list each item separately with its price, serial number and model number to make it easier for insurance claims. You can download it for Excel or Google Sheets.
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Running multiple small businesses can be overwhelming. You have to juggle scheduling, accounting and countless other duties. Talk about stressful.
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Protect your internet-connected devices at home, such as an Amazon Echo or a smart thermostat, with a VPN router to prevent hackers from causing chaos.
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The deadline for filing federal tax returns for the 2022 tax year is Tuesday, April 18. You don’t have to wait until the deadline, however. You can start filing today.
Are you planning to file electronically? You have a few options, including IRS Free File or Fillable Forms, tax prep sites and commercial software. You can scan important documents into a digital format using your phone or tablet. Tap or click here for more tax filing tips.
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When you ask ChatGPT a question, it’s good at quickly returning a valid answer. But what if you speak a language that isn’t as common as English, Spanish, Chinese or French? Well, the AI model doesn’t have quite the same abilities. So why is this, and how will it improve in the future?
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Take better Android phone photos with these phone lens attachments
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Cell phones rival expensive cameras more and more every day. If you know how to use them properly, that is. Beyond using pro mode on your phone, you can attach a lens over your camera to take stunning photographs with more depth and clarity. These inexpensive lens attachments don’t do all the work on their own. When you pair them with the proper phone camera settings and angles, nobody will believe you took these photos on your phone.
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Ah, Excel. It’s been around since the ’80s, yet it can still stump many of us. There’s a lot to learn, from creating complex formulas to navigating pivot tables.
So, where do you turn? You can buy a paid course, which will give you a lot of bang for your buck, but you can also start smaller — and free.
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You may need or want to make some extra money after you’ve retired, but it can be tough to find full-time, in-person work after being away from the employment scene for a while. Not only are jobs hard to come by, but competition is stiff.
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Texting is fast and easy until it’s not. Maybe your service is terrible, and your messages won’t go through — what a pain. Tap or click for my bright ideas to boost your cell reception.
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This scary malware screenshots your system to see if you're worth hacking
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Don't buy these 10 obsolete products
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Have any old gadgets around? Your dusty phones, boomboxes and gaming consoles can be worth a fortune. Here’s a list of items to fatten your wallet.
“New” is a relative term when it comes to tech. One product can remain on the shelves for years while another is replaced annually. The impact this has on your buying decisions can vary. Purchasing last year’s toaster oven may mean missing out on the new air fryer, but it’s not the same as getting an older smart speaker.