August 17, 2021 |
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True or false: It's OK to restart your computer by holding down the power buttonWhen you first learned how to use a computer, we're willing to bet that you were taught to never shut it down by physically pressing the power button. Things have changed in recent years. You have a lot more options at your fingertips — literally! Tap or click here to see if it's safe to hit the power button. → |
Quick tip of the dayHave you sent an email to everyone meant for one person? Well, Gmail has the ability to unsend an email by adjusting one setting before writing your email. Tap or click here for the exact steps. This message recall will also allow you to modify spelling errors, incorrect recipients, subject lines and even append forgotten attachments. Be sure to adjust the setting to a higher number than the default setting of five seconds. Let’s face it; five seconds isn’t even enough to realize you made an error, let alone hit the unsend button. Thankfully, Gmail settings provide the option of pausing an email delivery for up to 30 seconds. |
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Need a new printer? You'll love the Epson EcoTankDoes your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports and tax forms? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer. Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today. Add EcoTank to your online shopping list at Target, Walmart and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim. → |
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8 hidden maps and trackers you need to switch off Why is your phone allowed to track you and share that data with unknown third parties? Most likely because you gave permission. Typical data-sharing policies are buried within privacy policies and terms of agreements. Thankfully, there are ways to stop these intrusive tracking practices and we have details on just how to do it. Clever tech hack: How to text from your PC or Mac Have you ever needed to send a text, but your phone wasn't handy? Good news. Now you can easily send texts right from your PC or Mac. We'll show you how. |
Tech help straight from Kim💁♀️ Who ya gonna call? Kim Busters! OK, well, me. If you have something about your digital life I can help with, tell me about it. Here's a super special link for you to use and I read every single note. |
The simple genius of the Interstate Highway SystemThe Interstate Highway System may not be the flashiest thing built in the last 150 years, but there is a good chance it makes a difference in your everyday life. This saga began over 100 years ago and how it became what it is today is truly amazing. WATCH THIS VIDEO → |
AND FINALLY ...Ever heard of JRR Token? It’s a new cryptocurrency named after the author of the beloved Lord of the Rings franchise. 🧙 (His last name is Tolkein, making the crypto’s name a pun.) We’re not sure if the author’s estate gave its blessing, but one of the actors gave it a shout-out on his Cameo page. (That’s a website where celebrities make personal shout-outs for cash.) It looks like the folks behind JRR Token paid him around $150 on Cameo to promote the fantasy-inspired coin. 🧚 Want to learn more about cryptocurrency? Check out my crypto 101 eBook here! 💸 |
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