At its best, Today’s technology Makes life easier. The trick is that you need to know the inside secrets. Fortunately you have me.
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Here’s one to improve your AI results. With GPT chat Or anything else, the more restrictions you set, the better your answer will be. It is called priming. Examples: “Limit your answer to 250 words,” “Give me the list in bullet points,” and “Format the results as a table.”
sweet. Let’s continue with 10 more tips and tricks.
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1. Ctrl + Z (Undo) is not limited to Word documents only
Have you accidentally deleted an email, closed a browser tab, or moved a file? Control + g on a computer (poultice + g On a Mac) is a world savior. Use it everywhere, from editing spreadsheets to undoing changes in most applications. It is a great power.
2. Shots for the win
Forget searching for a pen and paper – just take a screenshot! Whether it’s a recipe, directions, or an annoying error message, screen capture can save time and frustration. On your computer, press and hold Windows key + Converts + S. On a Mac, it is poultice + Converts + 4.
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3. Use your voice more
You’ll be surprised at what you can ask your phone to do. For starters, forget searching for an app. Just say “Hey Siri, open Instagram” or to Google Assistant“Open Spotify.” You can also ask your assistant to call someone in your contacts, set a reminder, take a photo, convert milliliters to ounces, turn on the flashlight, flip a coin – the list goes on.
Pro tip for voice texting: To delete the last word you dictated, say “Delete last word.” To delete the last sentence, say “Clear sentence.” If you want to get rid of everything you just said, say “Clear All.”
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4. Because you never have a pen
Take a photo with your phone’s camera, and you can copy, search, or translate the text. On iPhone: Open the image in Photos. Touch and hold the text and select an option. On Android: Open a photo in Google Photos, then tap Lens icon. Select textthen tap the action you want to take.
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5. Bring your old laptop back to life
Steady ChromeOS Flex operating systemA free, cloud-based operating system. With processing done on Google’s servers and a simple interface, you’ll get surprisingly good performance. Your computer needs to meet minimum specifications: x64 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a USB port for installation.
6. Redial a random number?
Hide yours first. punch in star, 6 and 7followed by the number you are calling, and that’s it. The caller will see the word “Private” or “Blocked.” If you want to hide your number all the time, change the settings on your smartphone. on iPhonehandle Settings > phone > Show my caller ID. Change it on. On Android, it’s called Option Hide the number.
7. Instant audio files for anything
Google NotebookLM It allows you to upload audio files, notes, documents, or anything else, and then search through them, find quotes (from your own documents), or produce a great podcast that you can listen to. It’s impressive. Reader Bob told me after hearing about it on my show, he used it to create training modules for his employees.
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8. Keep track of children
Apple air signs (iOS) or Tile tracking (Android) Allows you to monitor your young children. Attach the tracker to your backpack, shoelaces, or belt loop. Pro Tip: In a very public place, like a Disney park, give your child’s tracker a unique name, such as “Buzz Lightyear.” This way, if someone gets a “Tracker Nearby” alert, your child’s name won’t appear.
9. Every mail has its day
It’s a game changer for staying organized. in Apple Mail On your iPhone or iPad, compose your email as usual, then tap and hold sends. You’ll see options like “Send Later,” where you can select a specific date and time for delivery. In Gmail, after you format your email, click the small arrow next to sends button and select Schedule transmission.
10. Stop the temptation of the grocery store
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