If you are a tech-savvy friend, people will ask for help. It is attached to the territory.
And who will help those people? myself! We are constantly giving you new tricks, tips and secrets to master your device. Browse hidden apps you didn’t know were built into your iPhone or Android.
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Secret Windows restart trick
I bet you didn’t know there was a better way to restart your PC.[再起動]When you click the button, your computer runs a process that saves memory or part of your RAM. This will speed up startup when you power cycle, but it won’t close everything.Some background processes and open apps may still be running.
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While frequent shutdowns can solve most computer problems, you can also try Shift Shutdown to close all processes and apps and completely clear your RAM. As the name suggests, just press and hold the button. shift key before rebooting. Press and hold until the PC turns off, and when it turns on[続行]Choose.
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Your computer can only keep up with the speed of your new machine for a while. Luckily, you can undo it if you know what to do. Follow these steps to keep your PC running like new.
Remove current location from photos
Every time you take a photo, your phone stores metadata. This may include the date the photo was taken, camera settings and location. Think twice about sending photos taken at home.
When you share an image, anyone can access that data. Wow.
- To stop sharing your location on your iPhone, open the image you want to share, tap option,toggle off position.
- On Android, open Gallery, select a photo, then tap detail and click Delete location data.
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fix phone call audio
You are on an important call but the background is too loud and your friend can’t hear you. Good news for iPhone owners. New Voice Isolation mode.
All the background noise that distracts you from your conversation is cut out so you can hear your voice clearly.
- Dial the person you want to talk to and wait for the person to answer.
- after that, swipe down Access the Control Center from the top right of the screen. A button labeled . microphone mode.

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- Tap it and you’ll see two options: Standard and Audio Separation.select voice isolation. Remains active throughout the call.
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your phone’s entire library
The average person pays about $219/month for a subscription. Wow. Get free access to the same movies, books, and video games. All you need is your library card.
- You can borrow new ebooks and audiobooks from Libby. It’s easy to set up, and depending on where you live, you can even get your library card from the app.
- You can also use online platforms like Rosetta Stone to learn dozens of languages for free, and stream music and videos from places like Kanopy and Freegal.
- Many libraries also offer subscriptions to professional databases and services such as Ancestry.com and J-STOR, giving you access to scholarly articles and journals on demand.
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REMOTE LIKE IT PROFESSIONALS
I know how frustrating it can be to walk someone through a technical procedure remotely.It’s often easier to do it yourself. And it is possible if you know the software you use.
A simple solution is google remote desktopTo use it, install the browser extension on both your computer and the computer of the person you are helping. I highly recommend doing this before your next visit to your parents, for example.

Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA, Monday, January 30, 2023. Alphabet Inc. is due to announce its earnings on his February 2nd. (Photo by Marlena Sloss/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Then, when it’s time to remote in, remote desktop siteGrant access to your computer and enter the code to access other computers. After that, you can use it as if you were sitting in front of it. easy!
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