Microsoft is nudging Windows 11 and 10 users to switch their Chrome browser’s default search to Bing. The tactic? A sneaky pop-up ad offering free access to ChatGPT-4 if you switch. Click “Yes” and Microsoft automatically changes your search settings to Bing.
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Keep your inbox and texts clean: Perfect for all companies and sites you just know you don’t want to hear from again. (I was re-shopping my car insurance and forgot to do this — boy, do I regret that!) Use a burner. Here are quick, free options for a temporary email and phone number.
📦 Side hustle at your main gig: Amazon is using small businesses as delivery partners — think local coffee joints, florists or yoga studios. If you have a small biz, this might be a way to earn extra money! Apply here.
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Spring cleaning: Space on your Android is a precious resource, so make sure you deal with the apps trying to hog it. Tap Settings > Storage > Apps to see the worst space-taking offenders.
One of iOS 17’s best features: Use StandBy mode to turn your iPhone into an alarm clock. Go to Settings > StandBy. Now, just put your iPhone on a charging stand (Anker wireless or a fun, colorful option!) in Landscape mode. I know I sound like an Apple fangirl, but it’s sweet.
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🧟 Leave the pass in the past: No more zombie passes cluttering up your Google Wallet after the latest upgrade. Just manually move that old movie pass into the “Archived Passes” section. It works both ways, with the option to move old passes back to your home feed. But why would you?
Combine one part old-school cookbooks with one part your favorite cooking blogs and you have Eat Your Books. A free membership cooks up a searchable index of your go-to recipes from unlimited online sources and up to five magazines or print cookbooks.
📸 Zoom and crop: Have you figured out this new shortcut to crop your iPhone photos? Select an image, then zoom in using two fingers. Crop will appear on the top right of your device. Crop or adjust using the editing tools, then tap Done. Cutting out your ex has never been easier.
Friend finder: You’re at a festival and trying to meet up with friends but you’re on different devices. If you all have Facebook, use Messenger to share your location. Open the Messenger app on your phone, then create a chat group with your crew. Tap the plus sign, then Start Sharing Live Location. You can do this on Google Maps, too.
🏀 March Madness without cable: All the games will be shown on four channels, and two streaming subscriptions will get you in. Max costs $10 per month to watch TBS, TNT and TruTV, and Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12 a month for CBS games. Score!
Find the unicorn: I don’t have time to waste on finding the right job candidates. LinkedIn does the work for me by prioritizing candidates and even showing the job description to people who aren’t actively looking. Get a free post at LinkedIn.com/Kim.
