"Swift tech tidings on how to hoard thy printer's ink, shun malware's treachery, hasten thy browsing - and much more!"
2023-08-11
Ye be feelin' like ye worketh fer yer tech, not like yer tech worketh fer ye? Here be some need-to-know tips that'll help tip th' scales in yer favor, matey!
In need of a timer? Look no further! A quick Google search for "timer" will bring one right to your fingertips. There's even a stopwatch option available. Easy as pie, matey!Avast! Many folks make a common mistake when sending emails. They fill in the recipient's information before crafting the message itself. Arr, don't be a landlubber! Save that step for last, to prevent any premature sending mishaps.
But that's not all, me hearties! Let's delve into some easy and swift tech tips that ye'll be using on the regular.
Arr! When ye download a PDF file, be sure to check the file extension. Look for .pdf, and if ye spy a .exe at the end, ye best be deletin' it, for it may be malware.
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Arr, ye savvy buccaneers! Did ye know ye can instantly silence those pesky incoming calls on yer smartphone? Just press the side button, the volume up, or volume down button once. Smooth sailin' from there on out!
Ye don't need to be a landlubber to navigate YouTube like a pro! On yer computer, just tap keys 0 through 9 to skip to a specific percentage of the video. Need to rewind? Press J. Need to fast forward? Press L. But remember, press K to pause first!
Arr, be ye forgetful? Fear not! If ye read an email or text but forget to reply, mark it as unread. This option can be found in the email or message options. Or better yet, just ask Siri or Google to remind ye to reply later.
Next time ye be hangin' a frame, don't waste time searchin' for a level. Grab yer trusty phone instead! On iPhone, open the Measure app and tap Level. On Android, simply search for "bubble level" in the Google app.
Ye want perfect action shots? For iPhone X or earlier, touch and hold the shutter button. For iPhone Xs or later, swipe the shutter button to the left. Lift yer finger to stop burst mode, and then select the best shots. On Android phones, hold down the camera's shutter button to enable burst mode.
Navigatin' through multiple tabs got ye feelin' like a lost sailor? Fear not! Just hit Ctrl + a number on Windows or Command + a number on Mac to go to a specific tab. To cycle through tabs, hit Ctrl + Tab on Windows or Cmd + Tab on Mac.
Arr, ye night owl! Ye be writin' an email late at night, but instead of sendin' it off immediately, schedule it for mornin'. In Gmail, click the arrow next to Send and select Schedule send. Other email providers have similar options.
Ye be gettin' rid of an old printer? Make sure ye erase all the details of what ye've printed over the years, like yer secret treasure maps. Simply unplug the printer, find the Reset button, and while holdin' it down, plug it back in. Once the lights stop flashin', all yer personal data has been wiped clean.
Avast! Yer printer's out of black ink? Change the color to #010101, and it'll appear black, but it's really 99% gray. While ye be at it, reduce the font size and switch to Courier New or Garamond, for they use the least ink.
If ye be facin' display or loadin' issues in yer browser, try a hard refresh to clear the cache. On Windows, hit Ctrl + Shift + R, or on Mac, hold down Shift and click the Refresh button.
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