March 25, 2021 |
Quick tip of the dayEver gotten tired of texting? Maybe your thumbs felt sore after typing a six-paragraph dissertation of your day, or maybe you’re sick of squinting at your phone screen to spot typos. Good news: You can just speak to your phone and send a message straight to your friends and family. It’s like a one-way phone call. iPhone to iPhone
Now, iPhone to Android or recording audio messages on an Android phone requires a few more steps. We’ll walk you through them here. |
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Important step to take before you update your Windows 10 PCYou never what could go wrong with the latest Windows update. The most recent patch was a mess that broke printers and resulted in the good old Blue Screen of Death. Before you hit "update" on your PC, you need to read this. Tap or click for an essential step every Windows user needs to know. → |
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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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Easy way to keep track of friends and family in apps you already use If you've ever had that sinking feeling of not knowing where a loved one has gone off to, your device can help. You don't even need to download a third-party app. Using tools already installed on your phone, you can keep track of friends and family easily. We'll show you how. Use this free check if you suspect a website is infected with malware Spoofed websites are constantly popping up and filled with malicious code. Thieves are great at using tools like this to trick victims into handing over personal information, or worse, banking credentials. Fortunately, we've found a tool that will check websites for malware before you visit them. |
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NASA’s telescopic time machineMove over, Hubble Space Telescope — NASA has a new toy coming its way. The James Webb Space Telescope will rocket into space near the end of 2021, and it's expected to change how we view the universe. With the ability to practically see back in time, this amazing tech can accomplish some serious stuff. WATCH THIS VIDEO → |
AND FINALLY ...Going off the grid is usually all about cutting your ties with technology. Nowadays, people making their own communes are actually using modern tech to bring in new members. A new settlement in Tennessee called “The Garden” uses social media to attract new farmers. Their goal is to create a sustainable community that lives off the land, instead of contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Anyone is welcome to join, from families to older folks to strangers from TikTok who want a tour. If you want to see how this sustainable community of young people uses social media, check out one of their member’s TikTok accounts. You can also look at their official website. They’re always accepting members — and, of course, you can bring your phone and stream yourself planting crops. |
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