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I’m not a typical Windows or Mac user. Where most people choose one operating system and stick with it, I use both Windows 11 and MacOS regularly, going back and forth daily depending on my workflow. And it’s easier to do than you probably think.
I have a fast Windows 11 desktop with three 27-inch 4K displays, and I use that for all my research-intensive work that benefits from multiple monitors. But for writing simple copy, and for personal tasks, I use a MacBook Pro 14 M1 Pro simply because I like it so much. It’s not MacOS that draws me to the machine, but its battery life, cool yet quick operation, excellent keyboard and touchpad, and awesome HDR display. To stay sane, I’ve worked out a few tricks and techniques to make the constant switching bearable. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Adjust to your keyboards
One of the most immediate differences you’ll notice when going back and forth between a Mac and a Windows machine has to do with keyboard layouts. And the biggest difference is in the keys used to activate various functionality.
On a Windows 11 keyboard, you’ll find Ctrl, Alt, Fn, and Windows keys that can be combined with various other keys to perform specific tasks. I’m talking about things like Ctrl-C to copy, Ctrl-V to paste, Ctrl-Z to undo, and so on. These become part of muscle memory the more you use Windows, and the same keys don’t exist on a Mac keyboard.
Instead, you’ll find Control, Option, and Command keys. They not only don’t map directly to Windows keyboards, but they perform different functions. And for habitual Mac users, those keys are burned into muscle memory.
You have two choices. First, you can exercise your brain and simply remember which keys work on which platform. Apple provides a handy guide for the most important differences. For example, the Mac Command key combinations work a lot like the Windows Ctrl key, with combinations for things like copying and pasting. Yes, Command-Z and Command-Y are undo and redo, respectively. And, Mac’s Option button corresponds with Windows’ Alt key, which might be used for creating special characters, for example.
At the same time, there are differences that relate as much to the operating systems as to the keys themselves. In Windows, hitting the Windows key and an arrow button lets you split windows in various ways. That doesn’t work the same way on a Mac. And in MacOS, some menus have hidden items that are revealed when you use the Option key. Windows doesn’t have the same thing.
The other choice is to use various keymapping applications to try to make the Mac keyboard work with Windows and vice versa. Personally, I find them fidgety and not worth the trouble. Instead, I’ve simply memorized the correct key combinations for what I need to do, and I adjust as I move back and forth. It’s a lot like when I drive my car on one trip and then my wife’s car on another. Yes, some things work the same, but there are plenty of differences in their controls. I’ve just learned to adjust depending on which car I’m driving.
Some of the best keyboards include layouts for both Mac and Windows as well. For example, the recently released Asus ROG Azoth allows you to toggle between a Windows and Mac layout with a single button, making it easier to transition between machines.
Use common applications
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The next trick, which is likely a meaningful change in your computing practice, is to use cross-platform applications. This can be jarring if you strongly prefer some Mac- or Windows-exclusive apps.
The first major change that might be particularly painful for Mac fans is the browser choice. Safari has become a world-class browser in the latest versions of MacOS. It’s fast, safe, and intuitive, and it offers most of the features of competitive browsers. But it only runs on MacOS, meaning that if you stick with Safari on your Mac, you’ll be using a completely different browser in Windows.
The immediate problem I ran into with that approach, which is what I tried to do at first, was syncing. Passwords, bookmarks, history, form data, etc., were all isolated between the two platforms. That was way too inefficient.
So, I use Edge on both my Windows machines and my MacBook. That way, my default tabs are the same, my passwords and other information are available on all my machines, and I can check my search history across platforms. It’s a seamless browsing experience when I switch from one platform to another. The same could be done with other cross-platform browsers; I just happen to prefer Edge.
My next choice was in cloud storage, and I chose Microsoft OneDrive. It seems like the solution that provides the most similar experience across platforms, and it works well with Microsoft’s Office suite. Again, there are likely other cloud storage solutions that might work just as well, including Apple’s iCloud that can be installed on Windows, but I find OneDrive to be the most seamless experience for my workflow.
I also use Microsoft Office apps, Microsoft OneNote, the Microsoft To Do task manager, and Microsoft Skype, all of which are equally good on both MacOS and Windows. The apps aren’t all identical across platforms, particularly the Outlook email application that’s quite different on the Mac, but they’re similar enough that it’s an easy adjustment. And once again, there are many other options, but these are the ones that have worked the best for me.
The critical point is to choose apps and services that exist on both platforms and keep everything in sync where it makes sense. That way, you can maintain the same efficiencies no matter which machine you’re using, and other than operating system differences, most of your computing remains familiar.
Accept the differences
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The elephant in the room is MacOS versus Windows 11. They’re very different animals, with things like windows management, split-screen setup, file management, and more being very different between the two.
We have a guide on how to make MacOS look more like Windows, and if you search, you’ll probably find guides for the opposite adjustment as well. You can go that route, but personally, I find the two similar enough that I’ve simply learned the important differences and accepted them.
Overall, the concepts are the same, it’s just that the mechanisms used to get many things done are different. And I admit that I don’t use as many MacOS features as I do with Windows 11. I don’t use split-screen functionality on the MacBook that often, for example, because it’s my single-task machine, where I use it extensively in Windows.
For me, the biggest difference is in file management. Windows 11 File Manager and the MacOS Finder are very different, and file management itself follows different rules. If there’s one thing that will trip you up more than anything else, managing files is it. So spend some time to become familiar with how each platform handles files. If you’re getting started with one platform or the other, we have a roundup of Windows 11 tips, as well as some of the best tricks for MacOS.
Even so, it’s possible and not that painful
Even with the differences between MacOS and Windows 11, I don’t find the transition all that difficult. Most of the time, it’s pretty seamless. I trip up on the key combinations sometimes, especially remembering that the Mac keyboard has no Delete button, only a Backspace button. And I sometimes forget how to move forward and backward entire words or lines. But the more I use the two, the more the differences become habitual and the easier it is to move between them.
It’s simple enough to switch between a Windows and MacOS on separate machines, but you can also do it on a single machine. Make sure to read our guide on how to dual boot Windows and Mac if you want to swap between them on the same machine.
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Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0600Mark Coppockentext/htmlhttps://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/yes-you-can-use-both-mac-and-windows-here-are-some-tips/Killexams : Jump the Bing AI chatbot queue with these sneaky tips and tricks
The new and improved Bing has come about through a collaboration between OpenAI (the developers behind the now famous Chatbot GPT) and Microsoft, which, many now claim, could threaten Google's existence.
However, unlike Chatbot GPT, the early adopters of the new Bing version will need to join a waiting list to try it out. But, according to sources like Mashable, there are some things you can do to jump on the waiting list.
You can join the list by going to this website, logging in with your Microsoft account, and clicking "Submit." After that, a button to "Get Faster Access" will appear.
And that, more or less, is it. However, you can Boost your chances of being chosen sooner by following a few more steps.
These are as follows: -
Change your default browser to Edge (it runs on Windows and macOS, and Linux).
Adding websites to Favorites that Microsoft recommends.
Make a shortcut for Microsoft Edge on your desktop.
Install the Bing app on your smartphone.
The process might be slightly different for MAC users, but you can try the Fast Access link instead. Also, if you usually use Firefox, you can set the alternate browser to the Bing plugin. Installing the mobile app on an iPhone is also an option for Apple customers.
The new AI conversation and text-generation features are also coming to the Edge web browser, which is accessible for Linux and macOS in addition to Windows if you've followed Microsoft's announcements. The Bing website and mobile app will also access the new AI technologies and be embedded into Edge.
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:09:00 -0600en-UStext/htmlhttps://interestingengineering.com/innovation/bing-chatbot-jump-waiting-listKillexams : Microsoft's new Bing chatbot is fun but sometimes more cautious than ChatGPT
An attendee interacts with the AI-powered Microsoft Bing search engine and Edge browser during an event at the company's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Microsoft unveiled new versions of its Bing internet-search engine and Edge browser powered by the latest technology from ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
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Microsoft has given a small group of people early access to the new version of its Bing search engine boosted with artificial intelligence courtesy of startup OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.
CNBC has spent some time testing it. The new Bing can at times be more helpful, or at least more entertaining, than the usual blue links in search results. And it's similar to ChatGPT in that it provides a lot more information than you might expect from a traditional search.
If Microsoft manages to get more people to use Bing, it could make the company even more profitable than it already is. For every percentage point that Microsoft gains in search advertising, it will pick up $2 billion in new revenue, Phil Ockenden, finance chief for the company's Windows, devices and search divisions, said on a Tuesday conference call with analysts. "This is the largest software category that exists, and it's incredibly profitable, incredibly large and still growing," Amy Hood, Microsoft's chief financial officer, said on the call.
So far, the new Bing feels like it's been supercharged, and at the very least, people might want to try it out to see if it satisfies them more than traditional search engines that billions of people have come to know in the past 25 years.
Here's what it's like.
You can chat with the new Bing
After you search on Bing, you can challenge the results rather than clicking on a few URLs or typing out a new query. To compare, I asked the current version of Bing to identify the largest software category, to which it said the answer is "enterprise software" with a citation to Statista. The new version provides similar information at the top of the search results page, but below that, you'll find a text box in which you can type a message and kick off a chat. You might ask, "Really?" And Bing will respond with more information attempting to validate its previous answer.
That gets into the question of accuracy. You might ask the AI-boosted search engine if the response is wrong, for example. And the new chat feature will say that "one could argue that search advertising is the largest software category in the world by revenue," and hedges by noting there are many ways to evaluate different kinds of software. That's not what we're used to seeing when we go to a search engine. It's downright entertaining.
Bing is now like ChatGPT but it can provide more information
The chat feature in Bing can also perform a variety of fun maneuvers that people have come to know they can do with ChatGPT, the OpenAI chatbot that's been available since late November. And people will surely compare it with Bing's new chatbot.
With some queries, Bing, drawing on OpenAI's GPT AI model, provides results that appear to go above and beyond what was asked compared with ChatGPT.
Consider the following prompt, "If I wanted to familiarize myself with the concept of German expressionism, what movies, music, and literature should I watch, listen to, and read?"'
When that prompt is entered into ChatGPT, the OpenAI tool generates three bulleted lists detailing examples of German Expressionism in film, music and literature. The bullet points are simple and economical, containing examples of German Expressionism such as the 1920 film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" and Gustav Meyrink's novel "The Golem."
Bing not only presents lists of cinema, music and literature representing German Expressionism, but it also gives users extra context about the artistic movement. The result looks like a Wikipedia entry about German Expressionism, complete with footnotes linking to the source material, coupled with examples of the genre that complied with the prompt's request.
Other differences between Bing and ChatGPT
Microsoft's supercharged Bing seems to offer better advice than ChatGPT, at least regarding the following prompt: "Create a fitness routine and meal plan for me over the next 3 months. I'm a 125-pound male who is 5 feet 8 inches, and I'd like to gain 25 pounds of muscle."
When given that prompt, ChatGPT displays a bulleted list of a proposed fitness routine and meal plan that presumably would lead someone to gain 25 pounds of muscle in 90 days. The tips include weightlifting (45-60 minutes, four or five times a week), cardio (20-30 minutes, two to three times a week) and a dinner "that is high in protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. Examples include salmon with quinoa and vegetables or a turkey burger with sweet potato fries."
Bing, however, notes that it might not be realistic to gain 25 pounds in three months, and it warns that doing so could be "potentially unhealthy." Gaining that much muscle mass could "require a lot of genetic potential, steroids, or both," Bing noted, linking out to an article from the Healthline website about the subject.
Recognizing that the search query contains a potentially harmful premise, Bing suggests that you "adjust your expectations and aim for a more reasonable and sustainable goal, such as 10-15 pounds of muscle in 3 months."
The search tool then shares a list of some general tips to help people bulk up, including adding more protein to one's diet, lifting weights and getting rest.
At times the Bing chatbot opted not to do things that ChatGPT would do. Bing demurred when asked to compose an email to employees telling them that some would be laid off, while others would be given recognition for their excellent performance. But OpenAI gladly created an email, subject line and all.
Bing said that coming up with such a message is "a sensitive and personal matter that requires human judgment and empathy."
Both Microsoft and OpenAI have made it clear that their chatbots can sometimes provide inaccurate information, and CNBC encountered that on both. Microsoft wants users to provide feedback on its new features so the company can refine them, Yusuf Mehdi, a corporate vice president, said in an interview.
And when you don't receive the sort of response you have in mind after chatting with Bing for a while, a button with a broom icon near the bottom of the window might be able to help. Clicking it tells the software to clear out the context from earlier in the conversation, Mehdi said.
Microsoft hasn't opened up the enhanced Bing to everyone yet. People can sign up by joining a waiting list, although it currently requires people to install the Edge browser for MacOS or Windows.
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:20:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/08/microsoft-bing-vs-openai-chatgpt.htmlKillexams : Master your Steam Deck with these 22 tips and tricks
While Valve’s awesome $399 Steam Deck is a capable enough gaming system out of the box, some of its best features are easy to miss.
If you know where to look, you can customize the Steam Deck to your liking, minimize annoyances, and even expand your game catalog well beyond the built-in Steam storefront.
Here, then, is a lengthy list of tips and tricks for the Steam Deck, loosely arranged from simple to more advanced:
Know your quick commands
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Long-press the Steam button, and you’ll see a list of quick commands you can invoke from anywhere. A full list appears in the above screenshot, but here are a few that you should try committing to memory:
Adjust brightness: Steam + Left Stick Up/Down
Force game shutdown: Steam + Long-press B
Take a screenshot: Steam + R1
On-screen keyboard: Steam + X.
Temporary cursor: Steam + Right Stick or Trackpad. Use R2 to click.
Get game suggestions
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Not sure what to play on your Steam Deck? A couple suggestions:
From the home screen, scroll down, then over to the “Recommended” tab. Steam will helpfully suggest untouched games from your backlog.
Hit the Steam button and select “Library.” The first tab (“Great on Deck”) suggests games that are fully-optimized for the portable.
Try playing some of the smaller-scale, indie games you’ve been neglecting. Chances are they’ll be easier to pick up and put down than, say, Elden Ring, and they may burn through less battery life as well.
Check your battery life
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Tap the battery icon at the top of the screen to quickly bring up the Performance tab. You’ll see a measure of projected battery life at the top.
Suspend and resume
With the Steam Deck, there’s no need to quit your game between play sessions. Just press the power button, and the Deck will enter sleep mode. Press it again to quickly pick up where you left off, even a day or two later.
(It’s still a good idea to save your game between sessions if possible, and of course putting the Steam Deck to sleep during multiplayer will probably get you booted.)
Don’t miss Night mode
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If you’re gaming on the Steam Deck before bed, consider turning on Night mode to cut down on blue light from the screen:
In Quick Settings: Head to the ⚙ settings section and toggle Night mode under the “Other” heading.
In Settings: Look under the Display tab to schedule Night mode and adjust the tint level.
Minimize distractions
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Getting notified about friend activity during a game is annoying enough on the desktop, but it’s even worse on the Steam Deck, where screen real estate is limited. Turn off these alerts under Settings > Notifications.
Browse in-game guides
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Need help with the game you’re playing? Instead of reaching for your phone, hit the Steam button, then select “Guides” to bring up Steam’s player-contributed tutorials. Use the arrow buttons at the top to scroll through each page. (Hey Valve, a search function would be nice.)
Tweak your performance profiles
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The Steam Deck’s Performance menu has lots of tweakable knobs to fine-tune performance, visual fidelity, and battery life, separate from in-game settings. Access this menu by hitting the … button, then selecting the 🔋battery icon.
A few options to consider:
Enable “Use per-game profile” before making any changes here. That way you can adjust settings on a game-by-game basis instead of across the board.
To maximize the Steam Deck’s battery life without major visual compromises, drop the Refresh Rate slider down to 40 Hz, which will also cap the framerate at 40 frames per second.
If you prefer smoother framerates over higher resolution, set the Scaling Filter to “FSR” and set FSR Sharpness to 4 or 5. Then, use in-game settings to choose a resolution lower than 1280×800, such as 1152×720 or 960×600. The FSR upscaling will restore some of the sharpness without affecting framerates.
Choose a default storage location
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If you’re expanding Steam Deck storage with a MicroSD card, set your default storage location under. Settings > Storage. Highlight either the internal drive or the MicroSD card, then press X.
You can also easily move games between storage devices from this same menu. Just highlight the game, then press Y.
Learn to touchpad type
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While using the Steam Deck’s on-screen keyboard, put your thumbs on each trackpad and slide them around. You’ll see a circular cursor for each thumb over the left- and right-hand sides of the keyboard, and you can either click the trackpads or use the triggers to type. There’s a learning curve, but eventually it feels more convenient and accurate than using the touchscreen.
Change your keyboard
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Head to Settings > Keyboard to choose between alternate styles for the on-screen keyboard. You can also visit the Points Shop to acquire additional styles at 5,000 points apiece.
Check Steam Deck compatibility
While Steam has an official “Deck Verified” program that checks for game compatibility, don’t neglect ProtonDB either. This community-built site can provide additional insights for games that don’t have an official stamp of approval, along with tweaks that might get them into a playable state.
Use the button remapper
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If you have a lot of old PC games that weren’t made with controllers in mind, the Steam Deck’s button remapper is a killer feature. To use it, press the Steam button while playing a game, select “Controller Settings,” then hit the “A” button.
Don’t scoff at the Steam Deck’s Remote Play feature, which lets you stream games from your desktop computer. It can come in handy for several reasons:
You’ve got limited time or scarce storage space to obtain more games.
You want to conserve battery life while maximizing visual fidelity.
You want to play a game that doesn’t natively support the Steam Deck yet.
To stream from your PC, hit down arrow next to the “Install” or “Play” button for any game, then select your computer from the list. Hit the “Stream” button to launch a remote play session.
Add a lock screen
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To enable a PIN on the Steam Deck, head to Settings > Security. You can add lock screen when waking up the console, or just when switching to desktop mode. The latter’s especially important if you’re logged into email or other sensitive accounts while using the Steam Deck desktop.
Enter Desktop mode
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The Steam Deck’s true potential comes from entering Desktop mode, which provides a full Linux-based environment for installing more software—even from competing digital storefronts.
To enter the Steam Deck’s Desktop mode, hit the Steam button, scroll down to Power, and select ”Switch to Desktop.” Then, navigate with these controls:
Right trackpad for cursor control.
R2 and L2 for left and right click, respectively, or click the right trackpad for a left click.
Steam + X for the on-screen keyboard.
Note that if you shut down the Steam desktop app, the touchpad click and on-screen keyboard will stop working.
Install more software
The easiest way to install non-Steam software on your Steam Deck is through the Desktop mode’s Discover store. Click the icon that looks like a shopping bag, and you’ll see a wide range of programs to install, from Spotify and Discord to DOSBox and GZDoom.
Once installed, you’ll find these programs in the application launcher by clicking the Steam Deck logo at the bottom-left.
Add non-Steam apps to Gaming mode
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You don’t need to be in Desktop mode to launch desktop apps. Instead, you can add them to Game mode for easy access.
To do so, launch the Steam app while in Desktop mode. Then, hit the “Games” tab in the top menu and select Add a non-Steam Game to My Library. If the app or game doesn’t appear in the list that pops up, use the “Browse…” button to find it, then hit “Add Selected Programs.”
When you return to Game mode, you’ll find these games in the “Non-Steam” section of your library.
Install alternative game sources
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After getting comfortable with Desktop mode, the next step is to bring in games from storefronts other than Steam. Some options to consider:
Heroic Games Launcher provides access to your Epic Games Store and GOG libraries and is available through the Discover store. A separate utility called HeroicBashLauncher can automatically add these games to your Steam library, complete with artwork.
Lutris provides access to the above stores and more, and is also available through the Discover store.
Emudeck makes it easy to play classic game emulators through the Steam Deck’s Game mode, assuming you have the necessary game files.
Need to move some files to your Steam Deck from another computer? Instead of swapping thumb drives back and forth, check out Payload. Install this free app on both your computer and the Steam Deck (in desktop mode), and you can transfer files over your Wi-Fi network just by dragging and dropping.
Consider a USB hub
For serious Steam Deck desktop users, a cheap USB hub with HDMI output can be an invaluable addition. Plug it into the Deck’s USB-C port, and you can add an external mouse and keyboard while outputting video to a monitor or TV. (A proper Steam Deck dock may also be worth considering, official or otherwise.)
Deck out your Steam Deck
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To take Steam Deck customization to the next level, install Decky Loader, which extends the Deck with a wide range of user-made plugins. Want to swap out the Deck’s menu sounds or add control your music through the sidebar menu? Decky Loader makes it easy to do so. It’s also the best way to add cover art for non-Steam games, using the SteamGridDB plugin.
To install Decky Loader, visit the project’s GitHub page from Desktop mode and click the obtain button at the top, then run the installer from your Downloads folder. After installation, return to Game mode, and you’ll see a new 🔌 plug icon in the … sidebar menu. Hit the store icon at the top of the menu to browse for plugins from there.
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 23:40:00 -0600Author: Jared Newmanentext/htmlhttps://www.pcworld.com/article/1501480/master-your-steam-deck-with-these-22-tips-and-tricks.htmlKillexams : 9 Roku tips and tricksNo result found, try new keyword!Roku devices have a number of helpful features and tricks that make them even more ... you'll need to launch the Alexa mobile app and go to the Skills & Games section. Once you're there, search ...Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:26:00 -0600https://www.androidpolice.com/roku-tips-and-tricks/Killexams : Photoshop beginner's easy tips and tricks: The key tools you need to know how to use
Adobe Photoshop has been around for decades and is the undisputed photo editing and digital drawing champ within the industry. While a daunting software to pick up and start using, it really does deliver some of the very best control over projects. This allows users to Boost their work immeasurably as long as they know how to use it.
Whether you're brand new to Photoshop or have been a long-time user who wants to improve, here are the absolute most important Photoshop tips and tricks to make your work quickly look pro-level on Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs.
1. Master the healing brush
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Orginal cat picture with fur strands all over the place. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Edited cat picture with loose fur strands removed. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
What is it?: A tool on the toolbar that lets you paint over minor imperfections in your image in order to fix them. Many people use it to clear up acne in portraits or get rid of other small blemishes like dust.
Example: I took a picture of my cat while she was wearing a miniature antler headband. However, since I have three pets, there were several stray pieces of fur all over the shot, especially my pajama pants. I used the healing brush tool to clean these random fur strands up so they no longer distract from the main focus of the image.
How to do it: Select the healing brush tool from the toolbar (a bandaid icon with a semi-circle next to it) or use the hotkey (J) to select this tool. Then paint over the areas that you want to fix. Remember, this is not intended to fix large areas, but rather small imperfections. Overdoing it can have a really unnatural effect on your work, so try to find a careful balance.
Pro tip: The closer the brush size is to the size of the blemish you want to remove, the better the healing effect will be.
2. Remove unwanted objects believably with Content-Aware Fill
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Original image with unwanted hand on the left side. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Edited image with hand removed using Content-Aware Fill.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
What is it?: The Content-Aware tool first released with Photoshop CS5 back in the days of disc purchases. This is a tool that everyone should master as it allows users to select an area of an image and then replace that area with believable new imagery using AI technology. It can really help tidy up your work.
Example: I took a picture of bottled water and a bowl of bread at a restaurant. However, my husband's hand moved into the shot. Using Content-Aware Fill, I removed his hand so the focus is back on the water and bread bowl.
How to use it: In an open document you'll want to use one of the selection tools to select an area or object in your image that you want to remove. Make sure you have the correct layer selected when doing this. Next, you can either go to Edit → Content-Aware Fill or you can use the hotkey (Shift + F5 on Windows, Command + F5 on Mac) and then select Content-Aware in the Contents box to make the change. Just make sure the layer isn't locked or else it won't work properly. Content-Aware Fill isn't always perfect, so you might need to use it a few times to get the result you want.
Pro tip: If an object you want to remove is touching an object you want to keep in the image then you'll have to be a bit more creative. In these situations, I suggest that you first go to the selection tool that's fourth down on the toolbar and then click on the Select Subject button that appears in the top middle of the screen. Copy and paste the selected subjects on a new layer and then use Content-Aware Fill on the objects from the original layer. Then on the top layer, carefully use the eraser to remove the object you don't want. This is how I got my husband's hand to go away without removing the green glass in the bottom left of the image.
3. Get comfortable with Layer Masks
Image created with Layer Masks that allows us to see a picture through text.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
What is it?: A Layer Mask allows you to change the look of an image without permanently changing the original layer. This is done by doing things like showing elements from more than one layer at the same time, hiding a section of the layer, adding an effect, adjusting lighting, and much more. It's one of Photoshop's most powerful tools because it allows these effects to show up without destroying any original images.
Example: I used a Layer Mask and a Clipping Mask Layer to make a photo I took in Florence come through a layer of text. The Layer Mask specifically allows the top of The Duomo cathedral to come through while the Clipping Mask lets us see the image through the letters.
How to do it: You can do a million different things with layer masks, but here is one of the most basic ways to use one. Select an object on a layer that you want to add a layer mask to then go to the bottom of the layer box and click the Layer Mask icon (a rectangle with a circle in the middle). A rectangle will appear next to the layer thumbnail on the layer list with the selected object inside. To get the see through lettering, Add a text layer with a word under an image layer then select the image and add a Clipping Mask Layer by using the hotkey (Ctrl + Alt + G on Windows, Command + option + G Mac).
Pro tip: Although layer masks allow for non-destructive edits, it's always a good idea to work on a duplicate of the original layer just in case.
4. Adjustments perfect everything!
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Original image in green. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Edited image that used a Hue/Saturation Adjustment layer to change everything to pink.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
What is it?: The Adjustments tab is filled with 16 different tools which include Brightness/Contrast, Hue/Saturation, Exposure, Levels, and much more. These tools come built-in with Layer Masks and can help change the look of your images in a variety of ways without changing your original layer.
Example: I created a cartoony profile image of myself in Photoshop. The initial overall coloring was green, but I decided I wanted to change it to pink, so I used a Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer to change the colors without actually changing the original layer at all.
How to do it: Selecting any of the tools in the Adjustments box will create a specific type of Adjustment Layer Mask above any layer you currently have selected. If you cannot find the Adjustment tab, then go to Window → Adjustments to get it to show up. Play around with each of the sliders within each Adjustment tool and see how they affect your images to get a better feel for them.
5. Magical hotkeys save time
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What are they?: These quick button presses allow you to make specific tools appear or they can make edits happen to your work without requiring you to go through the menus. You'll come to rely on these and will appreciate the time they save you.
Most important Keyboard shortcuts:
There are literally hundreds of shortcut keystrokes in Photoshop, but these are the most basic ones that you'll want to know. Once you've memorized these hotkeys, you can continue to learn additional ones(opens in new tab).
Photoshop hotkeys for Windows
Copy — Ctrl + C
Paste — Ctrl + V
Cut — Ctrl + X
Undo — Ctrl + Z
Redo — Ctrl + Shift + Z
Zoom — Z
Zoom in — Ctrl + + button
Zoom out — Crtl + - button
Pan over zoomed in image — Spacebar + drag mouse
Fit Screen — Ctrl + 0
Select all — Ctrl + A
Deselect all — Ctrl + D
Show/Hide rulers — Ctrl + R
Change image size — Ctrl + Alt + I
Change canvas size — Ctrl + Alt + C
Free transform — Ctrl + T
Magic Wand — W
Brush — B
Lasso — L
Marquee — M
Eyedropper — I
Crop — C
Eraser — E
Text — T
Spot Healing Brush — J
Gradient — G
Pen — P
Clone Stamp — S
Photoshop hotkeys for Mac
Copy — Command + C
Paste — Command + V
Cut — Command + X
Undo — Command + Z
Redo — Command + Shift + Z
Zoom — Z
Zoom in — Command + + button
Zoom out — Command + - button
Pan over zoomed in image — Spacebar + drag mouse
Fit Screen — Command + 0
Select all — Command + A
Deselect all — Command + D
Show/Hide rulers — Command + R
Change image size — Command + Alt + I
Change canvas size — Command + Alt + C
Free transform — Command + T
Magic Wand — W
Brush — B
Lasso — L
Eyedropper — I
Crop — C
Eraser — E
Text — T
Spot Healing Brush — J
Gradient — G
Pen — P
Clone Stamp — S
Bonus: It's OK not to know everything
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I've been using Adobe Photoshop regularly since 2009, but there are several things about the software that I still don't know. That's partially because it's such a massive software and partially because more gets added to it every year. Fortunately, you don't have to know everything about Photoshop to use it effectively.
There are hundreds of free Photoshop tutorial videos on YouTube as well as thousands of guides across the web to help teach you any new tricks you might not know. When in doubt, look online and you're more than likely be able to find someone that can help you.
Improve your work with minimal effort
Photoshop is my most-used software of all time. I use it every single day for work and personal projects. If you've never used it before, all of the buttons and commands at your fingertips will seem like a lot. However, don't feel overwhelmed. By simply learning a few small tricks, you'll get a feel for the program and can Boost upon your photos and projects to an immeasurable degree.
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Whether you have the latest iPhone or an older model, your device is chock-full of features and services you may not know about
Chances are, you’re not even scratching the surface of all the amazing and totally unexpected things your iPhone can do to make your life easier. These iPhone hacks go far beyond the obvious—and soon, you won’t know how you ever lived without them. After you discover new things about your favorite personal-tech device with this list of iPhone tricks, you may also want to learn how to retrieve deleted text messages, how to delete apps from your iPhone or how to screen-record on your iPhone.
Use your iPhone’s Measure app as a spirit level
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The Measure app isn’t just for measuring things. It also has a leveling feature that will come in handy for DIY projects at home. Since a spirit level (also known as a bubble level) measures how parallel or perpendicular something is to the ground, it can help you hang shelves or place works of art evenly over your mantel. Simply open the app and choose the Level option on the lower right to activate it. If you’re using the app to hang pictures, be sure to avoid these common mistakes.
Make your iPhone keyboard function as a trackpad
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If you’ve ever tried to move your cursor in a text only to find yourself stabbing at your phone’s screen with your finger, you need a trackpad on your phone. Here’s an iPhone trick that will come as a surprise to most people: You can turn your iPhone into a trackpad, as long as it has iOS 12 or a more recent update. Just start typing in an email or text message, then press and hold a finger on the space bar on your iPhone’s keyboard. When you do this, the other keys will fade to gray, and you can use the area as a trackpad. Learn more about your iPhone’s hidden mouse.
Turn your iPhone into an activity tracker
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If you always have your phone with you, you don’t really need to buy a separate fitness tracker. The Health app on your iPhone automatically tracks your steps and how far you’ve walked or run each day, just like a Fitbit does. Open the Health app that came installed on your iPhone to look at how many steps you’ve taken with your phone each day since you got it. If you have an Apple Watch or iPad, the app will send the data to those connected devices too. When you think about it, iPhone tricks like this deliver you even more bang for your buck, since they decrease the need for other pricey devices. For more high-tech fitness essentials, check out these smart water bottles.
Flip a coin
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Flipping a coin to make a decision can help you wade through your pros and cons to get to the decision you truly want to make. “When we see the result of the coin toss and react with either pleasure or disappointment, we realize that we actually did have a preference for one option over another, whether we knew it or not,” writes Hal McDonald, PhD, for Psychology Today. However, not everyone carries around cash and coins these days. Your iPhone can be a convenient substitute. Simply talk to your Apple virtual assistant, saying, “Hey, Siri, flip a coin!” She will then deliver you the result of the virtual coin toss. Learn more and find out how to add widgets to your iPhone.
Use your iPhone as a tape measure
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As long as you have an iPhone that’s at least as recent as the 6s, you can use your device as a tape measure. Go to the Measure app, which will deliver you instructions to move your device. Hold up the iPhone and move it around, and a circle will appear; a dot will be in the middle of the circle. Now frame your iPhone’s screen so that the dot is pointed directly at the point where your measurement should start. Tap the “Add a point” (plus symbol) option. Now, slowly move your iPhone until the dot within the circle is over the point where you want the measurement to end. Tap the plus symbol once again. Your measurement should now appear. Just be warned that while this is a pretty handy iPhone trick, it isn’t quite as accurate as a manual tape measure.
Access a magnifying glass
rd.com, Getty ImagesHave you ever been reading a magazine only to find that certain passages were teeny-tiny and impossible to read? If that happens to you again, you don’t have to rummage through junk drawers to find an old magnifying glass. Your iPhone will act as a magnifying glass with a few clicks on the screen. To access this iPhone trick, open the Control Center by swiping down from the top right of your screen. Within the Control Center, simply click on the Magnifier to open and use it. To adjust the magnification, move the slider that should then appear on the screen. (If it’s not already in your Control Center, go to Settings, click on Control Center and tap on the plus sign next to Magnifier to move it to the list of your included controls.)
Use your phone as a recording device
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Turning your iPhone into a recording device is simple. Open the Voice Memos app and press the red Record button. It will then record the audio of what is going on, much like a tape recorder does. Tap the red button again to finish the recording, then title it and save it as desired. That said, here’s why iPhones don’t let you record calls.
Transform your iPhone into a white noise machine
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Drift into dreamland easily, or focus on the task at hand anywhere you go, no matter how noisy it is. With a few taps on your touchscreen, your iPhone will become a white noise machine, blocking out annoying and distracting sounds with your own special brand of soothing, shushing background noise.
To activate this feature, go to Settings, tap Accessibility and select Audio/Visual. From there, search for Background Sounds, and toggle it on. Relaxation awaits!
Customize your flashlight to provide optimal brightness
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If you’ve ever accidentally pressed the flashlight button on a sleeping iPhone screen, you may well know the humiliation of sending its blinding light into a room as you try to turn it off. But you don’t have to worry about that kind of disruption being so severe in the future; now you can customize exactly how bright you want your flashlight to be when it turns on. Just swipe down from the top of the screen (or swipe up, depending on your model) to open the Control Center. Now press and hold down the Flashlight button on the screen. A slider will appear on your screen that you can move up and down to adjust your flashlight to the exact level of brightness you want.
Use your iPhone playlist as a sleep aid
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Have you ever wanted to fall asleep to your favorite playlist but didn’t want to burn through your battery or wake up with the music still playing? The iPhone now has a sleep timer that lets you turn off your music at a specific time. Simply go to the Clock app, tap on the Timer option on the bottom-right corner of your screen and choose the specific amount of time you want your music to play. Next, tap on the option for When Timer Ends. Now scroll all the way to the bottom and choose Stop Playing. Then all you have left to do is tap Set at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Voila! With this iPhone trick, you can enjoy your music without worrying about it playing all night long. Don’t miss these things you didn’t know your EarPods and AirPods could do.
Turn your phone into a high-tech medical ID bracelet
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Your iPhone has the power to work as an advanced medical ID bracelet. With the Medical ID function, medical personnel can instantly access necessary information about your medical needs and history from the lock screen. To set this up, go to the Your Health app and click on the Summary tab. Tap on the profile photo of yourself in the upper right-hand corner. Tap Medical ID, then choose to edit it. Now input all the information someone may need to know to act and protect your health during an emergency.
Set your phone to answer itself
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If you are often in a situation where you don’t have your hands free or can’t quickly grab your phone when it rings, you can set your iPhone to automatically pick up to ensure you don’t miss important calls. Go to Settings, open the Accessibility option, then select Touch. Next, select Call Audio Routing, then scroll down to Auto-Answer Calls and toggle it on. When you activate this feature, it will answer any incoming call and let you speak with the caller immediately. If you do miss a call, you can view (and delete) your iPhone call history.
Access the calculator’s hidden backspace button
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It’s no secret that the iPhone has a Calculator app, but many Apple customers don’t know about the hidden backspace button. Once you’ve entered a lot of numbers or started your calculations on the app, it seems like you have to press clear and start over if you accidentally press a wrong number. However, if you swipe to the left on the area where the numbers are displayed, the last number will be deleted without erasing the rest of your work.
Connect your computer to your iPhone’s hotspot
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You can turn your phone into a mobile hotspot and router, providing Internet access for all the computers in your household. Since most data plans are limited, it’s best to use this option only in a pinch. For example, if your power goes out or your home’s Wi-Fi network goes down, the hotspot can provide a high-powered way to connect. Simply go to Settings, choose the Personal Hotspot option and make sure it’s set to “on.” As long as you have a hotspot option with your phone plan, you can use the password on the Personal Hotspot page to wirelessly connect your laptop, iPad and other devices to the internet. By the way, if you want to share files between your Apple devices, you should learn how to use AirDrop.
Access the one-handed keyboard
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Your iPhone has a one-handed keyboard that’s convenient when you’re multitasking and have only one hand free. Simply go to Settings, tap on General, choose the Keyboard and toggle on One Handed Keyboard. Once there, you can choose Left if you’re left-handed or Right if you’re right-handed. You can also come back to this screen to turn it off and return your keyboard to normal.
Track your menstrual cycle and other health data
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Need to track your menstrual cycle in a way you can easily access at the doctor’s office without a lot of effort? Your iPhone can help you track your monthly symptoms (including PMS), basal body temperature, episodes of spotting and more. Go to the Health app, click on Browse and select Cycle Tracking. Now swipe the correct day for when your last period started and tap the oval option to log the date. Do this each month. If you want to add more data, scroll down and choose the category where you want to provide more information about your menstrual cycle to have it readily available.
Sign documents
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Electronic signatures are becoming an acceptable norm for business contracts, new-hire employee forms and many other kinds of documents. You don’t have to buy expensive software to sign something electronically—you can do so easily within the Mail app using the markup option on your iPhone. Open the document from the Mail app on your iPhone. If it wasn’t sent to you via email, forward it so that you can easily access it from the Mail app.
Now, go to the email and tap on the attached document you want to sign. If you haven’t downloaded it already, click to obtain it. Next, scroll through the document until you pull up the lines where you need to provide text. Tap on the lines and fill them out as directed. For the line with your signature, tap the mark-up symbol. (If you are unfamiliar with the mark-up option, it’s the small icon in the upper-right corner that looks like a pen.) An assortment of pen options will appear, along with a plus sign. Select the plus sign and then the signature option will appear. A screen will open that allows you to use your finger to sign your name. When you finish writing your signature, click done. You can then place your signature precisely where you want it on the document. While we’re on the subject, find out how to sign a document on your computer too.
Harness your iPhone’s travel-planning tools
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If you’re a frequent traveler, your iPhone can function as your personal travel planner and also act as a buddy that warns you of potential trouble. With the Maps app, you can get cycling directions, be alerted to potential red-light and speed-trap cameras on driving routes, even find guides to nearby restaurants, stores and attractions when you’re on the go. And don’t forget about the Weather app, which can help you pack appropriately, and the Notes app, where you can jot down helpful tips from friends about your destination. Trust us: These iPhone tricks will make your next vacation even more relaxing.
Find a photo based on who or what is in it
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Have you ever been daydreaming about a time you went somewhere special, like the Eiffel Tower? Or wished you could sort through all the photos you have of you and your best friend? If you want to find that special moment to post a Throwback Thursday or a Flashback Friday online, it’s possible to search for a photo on your iPhone based simply on what’s in the picture. Go to your Photos app, then click on the search bar. Your phone will offer you suggestions of people, places and things. Choose the right one or type in exactly what you’re searching for. A group of photos matching your description should appear, so you can pick the ones you want to look at, send or post online. Then learn how to take a postcard-perfect picture on your phone.
Use different (good) vibrations for each contact
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Many people know about custom ringtones, but you can also choose a different vibration notification for each friend in your contact list. That way, when you’re out with friends or in a meeting, you don’t have to check your phone every time you get a text. You’ll know just from the specific vibes when a text comes from someone you really need to respond to.
To set the vibrations for certain contacts, go to your Contacts. Select a Contact, then click Edit on the upper right corner of the screen. Scroll down and tap Ringtone or Text Tone. Next, choose Vibration, and select a specific vibration pattern for that contact when they call and text. You may choose the same vibration for their calls and texts, or specify different vibrations for their calls and texts. You can also choose Create New Vibration to customize a whole new vibration for each contact.
Locate your vehicle
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Who hasn’t found themselves in the humiliating situation of not being able to find their car in a big parking lot? Happily, the next time that happens, you can rely on your iPhone to immediately locate your vehicle and get on with your day. Before you leave the house, be sure you still have the Maps app installed on your iPhone, then check to see that your phone is connected to CarPlay or Bluetooth while in your car.
To ensure you can locate your vehicle, go to the Settings menu, and choose the Maps app. Next, scroll to the bottom of the list to the Your Car heading, and turn on Show Parked Location. The toggle button will be green to confirm that it’s on, and your phone will be all set to show your car’s location any time you park it. When you park your car, the Maps app will drop a parked-car marker so you can easily find your way back. To find your car when it seems lost, open the Maps app on your iPhone.
Use your iPhone as a scanner
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With the many changes that have occurred in the workplace since 2020, having a scanner readily available can come in handy. Whether you need to sign an onboarding document for a new job or send a personally signed note to a friend online, you can use the Notes app as a scanner. Open the Notes app and tap at the bottom to create a new Note. Tap the Camera button to select it, then tap the Scan Documents option. Place the document in front of the camera on your phone, making sure it’s centered. If your device is on Auto mode, it will immediately scan the document.
To manually capture the scan, tap the Shutter button. Next, adjust the scan to fit the page by dragging the corner, if needed. Tap Keep Scan, then select Save. If you find yourself scanning lots of documents, here’s how to free up space on your iPhone.
Translate words and phrases
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Ever hear a phrase in another language you wish you understood? Your iPhone can translate a number of languages, including Spanish, French, Russian, Italian and German, making it one of the most useful iPhone tricks when you’re traveling abroad. First, make sure you have updated to at least iOS 14. Then, tap on your phone’s built-in Translate app; at the top of the screen, choose the language you’ll be translating from as well as your target language. Next, either type the word or phrase you want to translate into the open space or paste it there from your source document. Tap Go to confirm that you’re ready for the translation, and the translated word or phrase will appear. If you want to hear it spoken aloud, tap the Play button.
Hide screenshots and photos from prying eyes
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It’s easy to keep your private photos on your iPhone hidden from others who might use your phone. Simply go to your Photos app and click on the pictures and screenshots you want to hide. Then—and this may sound contradictory to your goals—select the Share option. From the list that appears, choose the Hide option. Go back to the Photo Library to make sure the photos are now private. Your iPhone will automatically place them in the Hidden folder. You can find this folder by clicking on your Photos app, then going to the Albums tab. Scroll down below all the albums and Media Types, to the Utilities heading. The Hidden folder is there, along with imports and recently deleted photos.
If you change your mind and want to “unhide” the photos, simply select the photo and choose to move it back to the primary album of the Photos app.
Enjoy your iPhone as an old-fashioned radio
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If you get homesick when traveling and long to hear your local radio station, you’re just a couple of steps away from hearing the familiar voices of the DJs you know and love. Sure, you have options of endless podcasts, iTunes, and streaming films and television shows to keep you entertained, but stellar programming still exists on radio. Use Siri in iOS 13 and later to access more than 100,000 radio stations from across the country and around the world. Siri uses radio.com, iHeartRadio and TuneIn, so you can listen no matter where you are.
Move Safari’s address bar to the top of the screen
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This is one of those iPhone tricks that seems incredibly simple, but so many people were annoyed when Apple moved the navigation bar on Safari to the bottom of the screen. Since most people have been using top-placed address bars since they first used the internet, it was difficult for many to adjust to seeing it on the bottom. So, with iOS 15, it’s now easy to correct this and move the address bar to the top of the screen again. Simply go to Settings and scroll until you see the Safari option. Tap on it and scroll again to select Tabs. Now tap “Single Tab” to change your view of Safari to the old style, with the navigation bar at the top of the screen.
Program your phone to self-destruct
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If you have sensitive information on your phone (and who doesn’t?), you may worry about what could happen if it gets into the wrong hands. Prevent that from happening by taking the rather dramatic step of setting your phone to essentially self-destruct if someone steals it and tries to use it. If you enact this feature and someone enters the wrong passcode more than 10 times, your phone will erase everything on it. (Of course, if you frequently forget your password or have a child who plays with your phone, you may want to think twice before opting for this security measure.)
If you decide that this is the right move for you, go to Settings, choose Face ID & Passcode. Your phone will ask you to enter your Passcode. After you do that, scroll to the bottom and activate the option to Erase Data. Then, if someone steals your phone and tries to repeatedly break into it, the data will be erased and inaccessible to the prying eyes of the thief. Read on to find out whether iPhones can get viruses.
Remove annoying, unnecessary notifications
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Any iPhone user has likely received unwanted notifications. The good news is that you are actually in control of how and when you receive these notifications. First of all, if you don’t want to see a screen full of notifications every time you pick up your phone, go into Settings and tap Notifications. If you’d like to get notifications but don’t want a steady stream of them, you can choose to get a Scheduled Summary. This sends a list of all your notifications to your phone at a time you select, so you can peruse them when it’s convenient for you.
If you want to get some notifications and not others, that’s easy too! While you’re in the Notifications setting, scroll down to Notification Style. You can customize your notifications on an app-by-app basis. Simply toggle the notification option on to get notifications for the apps you want, and turn off those you don’t. Select how you want notifications to appear. When you exit the screen, the new settings should be applied. Here’s how to get rid of annoying phone notifications.
Shoot bursts of photos
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Sure, you know you can use your iPhone to take relatively high-quality photos instead of lugging around a bulky camera. Many people don’t realize, however, that you can easily use the phone’s camera to shoot bursts of photos like you would with a DSLR camera. On iPhone X and earlier models, just hold down the camera app’s shutter button. On iPhone XS, iPhone XR and later models, swipe the shutter button to the left. In either scenario, simply lift your finger to stop shooting bursts. You should definitely also know how to recover deleted photos from your iPhone.
Record your screen for work projects
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If you’re attending work meetings on Zoom or other apps with your phone, you may want to record your screen so you can access the shared data or documents later on. It’s easy to do this on an iPhone. Go to your Settings, then choose the Control Center. Next, add the Screen Recording option. Then, when you want to record your screen, go to the Control Center and simply press the record button. One important note: This only captures the visual component of your screen; it doesn’t record the audio. This works best for things like slideshows, where you only need to access the visuals.
Back up photos in the Cloud
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With just a few clicks, you can ensure that all the photos you take with your iPhone will be saved in iCloud. You can then access them from your computer, iPad and other devices. Go to your settings, then select iCloud. Next, choose Photos and switch on the iCloud Photos option. That way, your iPhone will automatically back up both videos and photos to the Cloud.
Use hashtags to streamline your Notes documents
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On social media, hashtags have made it much easier to find like-minded people and syllabus that interest you. Now you can use this convenient trick to sort and organize the documents you create in the Notes app. Whether you are writing a novel and want to organize all your book-related Notes under one hashtag or simply want to gather together related thoughts on a topic, you can create hashtags to easily categorize and organize everything in your Notes app.
Simply add a tag anywhere in the note, including the title. To add a tag to one of your notes, type # followed by the tag name. Alternately, select a tag from the suggestions menu above the keyboard. Once you do this, you’ll see the text change color to confirm that a tag has been added. Learn more about hashtags and other punctuation marks you see everywhere—and about how confusing life would be without punctuation.
Use your iPhone to help you remember things
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Have you ever been on the go when you thought of something you wanted to remember later that day, only to find that it flew right out of your head? Your iPhone can serve as your assistant so you never have that frustration again. Just tell Siri, “Remind me of this …” and then tell her exactly when you want to be reminded. Your iPhone will automatically program the reminder based on your vocal command.
As an alternate way to get a little help in the memory department, snap a photo of something you want to reference later, whether it’s the menu of a restaurant or the names of your medications. Of course, it’s easy for these reminders to get lost in your primary album, so instead, create a special one just for reminders, or email the reminder to yourself. Check out these genius things highly organized people do on their smartphones.
Extend your phone’s battery charge with Airplane Mode
rd.com, Getty ImagesThis is, hands down, one of our favorite iPhone tricks. When you want to extend your iPhone’s battery, switch your phone to Airplane Mode. This is an optimal solution when you don’t need to be connected to the internet. Bonus: Setting your phone to Airplane Mode can also help it charge faster. You should also know what low power mode is and what it does. (FYI, these things are killing your smartphone battery.)
Access the hidden Caps Lock key
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When you first look at the iPhone keyboard that pops up on your screen, it’s noticeably missing a Caps Lock key. However, all you have to do is double-tap the Shift key, and it will turn into a Caps Lock key. Use it any time you need to write in all capital letters, so you don’t have to press the Shift key for each letter. And while you’re typing, keep in mind that spell check won’t catch these common typos.
Set communication boundaries with iPhone’s Focus
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With iOS 15 and later, Focus can help define how and when you interact with people using your phone. For example, you can set up a profile and away message for when you’re driving, so you don’t feel pressured to answer any calls or text messages when you need to focus on the road. If you want a week away from screen time—or just an hour to get work done—you can set your phone so it doesn’t send you notifications and other unwanted information during that time.
Simply go to Settings and choose Focus. Now, choose one of the Focus options: Do Not Disturb, Driving, Personal, Sleep or Work. Tap on the one that most closely meets your needs; then you can customize which people and apps you want to receive notifications from during your Focus period.
You can also turn on Focus from Control Center. Simply open Control Center on your iPhone, then touch and hold Focus. It will bring up the full menu for you to choose the Focus you want to adjust.
Change Siri’s voice
rd.com, Getty ImagesIf you don’t want Siri to have a female voice, it’s easy to change it to a male voice. If you have a thing for Australian or British accents, you can opt for those too. Simply open Settings, scroll down to Siri & Search and choose Siri Voice to make the changes. If you change your mind, it’s just as easy to switch it back. While you’re in Siri & Search, you can also play around with hearing Siri speak in other languages. If you’re trying to learn another language, you may learn a word or two by hearing Siri speak it. Also, here are some funny things you can ask Siri to do.
Help friends find their phones
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If a family member or close friend loses their iPhone, you can help them find it with yours! According to Apple, the Family Sharing and Find My iPhone options help make this happen. Just be sure that you and your family and friends turn on the Find My iPhone option. This can also help you find your phone if you ever lose it. Under your iPhone’s Settings, go to Privacy, then Location Services. Turn on the “Find My iPhone” option. Also, under the same Location Services menu, go to Share My Location and select the name of all the friends and family members you trust to help you find your phone too. By the way—if you want to keep the conversations between you and your friends private, here’s how to hide text messages on an iPhone.
Connect your iPhone to your home wireless network
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If you have unlimited data through your phone’s service provider, connecting your iPhone to your home wireless network can seem like an unnecessary hassle. However, it’s worth it. Some downloads and updates don’t function unless you’re connected to your wireless network, so having your phone automatically connect to your home Wi-Fi when it’s available is a smart idea. Also, depending on where you live and how fast your cell phone provider’s network is, connecting to your home’s wireless network often makes surfing the web on your phone go faster.
Correct Siri for a smoother experience
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Ever get annoyed that Siri keeps getting a location wrong or telling you information you don’t need? You can correct Siri. Unlike some real-life friends we won’t mention by name, she actually listens and will change according to the information you deliver her. For example, if she mispronounces a word, speak up. She’ll then let you choose the correct pronunciation and will remember it for next time. All you have to do is tell her, and she’ll offer you verbal options to choose from; there’s no need to plug anything in manually. Just keep in mind that there are a few things you should never ask Siri.
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Undeniably, film is one of my favorite types of media for capturing those little in-between moments of your life. The moments that alter your brain chemistry positively are the moments that you get to reminisce fondly over. Whether just for fun or for invoking your artistic creativity, here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for shooting film!
1. Shoot film, not your shot
I have this little saying, “shoot film, not your shot” that arguably has two very different connotations. One is a silly little joke saying that film lasts forever while shooting your shot can inevitably lead to some regrets. The other is acknowledging that moments are impermeable and fleeting. The best advice for someone looking to shoot film, for whatever reason, is to consider what factors make for a better film photo — lighting, composition, colors in the background — rather than rushing to take a photo of a moment for the sake of getting through a roll.
2. Have an eye for candid moments
Taking “candid” pictures for Instagram is easy — fake laughing, smiling and someone posing next to another person they despise is the main focus of countless pictures that get posted daily. When taking film, you only have so many exposures available to you in each roll. Instead of choosing to pose for the photo, consider snapping pictures of moments that you feel are genuine and raw — someone blowing out their birthday candles, your friends looking at a painting or the old man painting in the park.
3. Don’t be a perfectionist
Shooting film is infinitely more difficult than taking out your phone and snapping a picture. There’s the factor of the unpredictability of how the photo will turn out for months. There’s uncertainty about if you loaded your new roll into the camera right. There’s no telling how various types of filters or film will affect the picture. While every photo we take cannot be a masterpiece, there’s always at least one or two photos within a roll that becomes something sentimental, which is worth more than having 36 perfect exposures — perfection is overrated.
4. Learn to transform mistakes
While it’s slightly heartbreaking and abundantly frustrating to pay to develop film and learn that your finger was in a shot, a silver lining always exists somewhere. You can always crop out the part where your finger was exposed, make an eloquent metaphor for imperfections or even collage parts of the photo to make it entirely new. A messed-up photo is not necessarily a failure but just another opportunity to search deep within our creative souls and come back from it.
5. Invest in film!
While this is the most seemingly intuitive part of learning tips and tricks for shooting film, it’s so intuitive that we often brush over it. Many of us live our lives being complacent; in the sense that everything we could accomplish or could pursue is something we could do if we only had started to do so. This is the oldest excuse in the book; if you really wanted to, you would. So, don’t be afraid to invest in different types of film — black and white to even polaroids — to various types of cameras ranging from digital to disposable to reusable disposable. It’s never too late to pick up a new hobby or two, especially when we all should strive to be more observant and appreciative of the world around us.
I hope this gets you to really get out into the world and look around you. You never know what you might miss. Go out there and shoot some film!
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://dailycal.org/2023/02/15/tips-and-tricks-for-shooting-filmKillexams : Apple TV: Top tips and tricks to master Apple’s streaming media player
If you own an Apple TV – from the HD model to the latest 2022 4K version – there are several things you can do to Boost your experience with Apple’s set-top box. If you like Apple TV, we’ve put together a guide on some of the best tips and tricks. And if you need to upgrade your Apple TV or add one to a new TV in your house, there are Apple TV 4K deals you should definitely take advantage of.
The iPhone can be your true Remote: Whether you have Apple’s latest Siri Remote or the all-black version, you can always control your Apple TV using your iPhone. There’s a quick toggle available on the iPhone’s Control Center, and you can turn on the TV, change the volume, change the channel, go back, use the iPhone’s keyboard, and more.
App switcher for quicker access: Did you know the Apple TV operating system works similarly to the iPhone’s counterpart? If you double-click the TV button, you can quickly switch between your opened apps. This is a convenient way to jump from Netflix to Disney+ instead of returning Home.
Organize your apps: If you click and hold your Apple TV apps, you can move them around. When they’re jiggling, tap the play button to delete or put them in a folder – just like you would on your iPhone.
Add another account to Boost recommendation: If you’re not the only one using the Apple TV, you might want to set up another account. By going to Settings > Accounts > iTunes and App Store, you can add a new Apple ID. This will Boost each account recommendation on TV, Apple Music, and Photos apps. Just tap and hold the TV button to switch between accounts quickly.
Clean your Watch NextHistory: On the TV app, Apple gives you a glimpse of the next episodes of the shows you’re following. If by any chance you have already watched an episode – or are just tired of the show – you can tap and hold the episode and mark it as seen or remove it from the Watch Next tab.
Don’t let anyone AirPlay to your Apple TV: Under Settings > AirPlay, you can choose between everyone, anyone connected to the same WI-Fi network, or people who share control of your Home app to AirPlay to your TV. You can also require a password.
Use HomePod as your TV speaker: If you have a 2021 Apple TV (or newer) and HomePod mini/HomePod 2, you can set the smart speakers as your main TV audio output thanks to eARC technology. Under Settings > Video and Audio > Audio Output, you can toggle on Audio Return Channel with Play Television Audio. With that, your TV and other accessories will use your HomePod models as the main speaker.
Subscribe to Apple Channels: On the TV app, you can find select streaming services that you can subscribe to under the Apple Channels tab. If you subscribe to a service from there, you’ll have the TV app interface to search and watch available shows, which is usually better than third-party solutions.
These are some of the best tips and tricks for your Apple TV running tvOS 16 or later.
