For comparison, these servicescost $200just for virus and spyware removal from Best Buy’s Geek Squad. The free in-store services cover any software-related issues. At your service.| Microsoft Store Photo byCOLLINS.
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Here are some tips for sharpening the most common tools. This video provides a quick tutorial on how that attachment works. If you have any other can’t-live-without sharpening tips or tools, let us know. Title photo byChristopher Sessums.
One of the surprising overhauls in iOS 8 is Messages. Here’s everything you better know. When you get a new notification as a banner, just swipe down to quick reply. If you get a new message as an Alert, you’ll have an option to reply right there. you might do the same in Notification Center. Just swipe left to reply. Share Your Location from Messages Want someone to know where you are?...
TheKarmais an incredibly useful little gadgeta pay-as-you-go mobile hotspot that can get you online wherever you are. Behind the company and its rig is Steven van Wel, co-founder and CEO of Karma. Six months or so ago I decided to ditch my iPhone and buy an iPod touch. Using Google Voice, it becomes your mobile phone. For communication I use a lot of FaceTime and Google Hangouts. FaceTime especially replaced my calls with my family and kids....
Playlists, however, are a premium feature only. Hit the link to read more about the new features. iOS 8, Text-to-Speech, Premium, and Profiles| Instapaper Blog
A little non-slip material on your door shelves will keep things in place. Now when you open your refrigerator excitedly, nothing will topple or slide.
Unsurprisingly, Apple would like to help Android users move to the iPhone. (Our guide has more details on things outside of moving contentlike getting used to the interface.) Move content from your Android phone to iPhone| Apple viaTechHive
Once upon a time, we tried to avoid featuring tricks that were specific to one gender. However, that introduced a new problem: we now have too much male-centric stuff on Lifehacker. So: what can we do to fix this? But there’s more to it than that. I think we need to: double-check we aren’t just reading manblogs. I’m curious to hear what you all think, staff and reader alike. I know this is kind of a tough (and somewhat sensitive?...
Now it’s time to crown the winner. Voting was fierce, butGoogle Translatecame out on top with close to 45% of the votes cast. For more on each of these, double-check to head back tothe full Hive Five featurefor details. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand it’s a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at[email protected]!
I’ll be honest. Even I scoffed at this one at first. Planning your budget, paying bills, and allocating your income for investments are super boring words. Sitting at a desk with a spreadsheet open is also dreary. Make it a little less tiresome by changing the ambiance. One way to mitigate this is to move your financial work to a more comfortable setting. “And that doesn’t give us much impetus to follow through....
Sometimes my task list is too overwhelming. This post originally appeared on theZapier blog. This is really handy if you’re prone to getting distracted (that’s me!) or if you need reminders to keep your schedule clear in your head. Butcher Paper A cheap, simple option is to just get some butcher paper and markers. I like using colorful markers to give my paper a bit of character. Covey Priority Matrix I mentioned the Covey priority matrix in my recent post aboutprioritizing your tasks....
Your mind can waver when you are trying to focus. Cal Newport over at Study Hacks describes this trick: it starts with playingnon-distracting music. Next, open up a minimalistic, distraction-free writer likeFocusWriter. Deep Habits: Jumpstart Your Concentration with a Depth Ritual| Study Hacks Blog Photo byTMAB2003.
