This morning I discovered that my iPhone’s memory was full. The biggest culprit was Photos, which is typical for most iPhone users. I went ahead and deleted all my photos because they all automatically back up to Google Photos. (Read my article on how to set up that free service here.)
Deleting my 200+ pictures and videos did not clear up as much memory as I thought it would, and I quickly realized that this was because Photos moves deleted photos into a Recently Deleted album for 30 days before they are actually removed from your device. This is a useful feature if you want to recover photos that you deleted accidentally. However, in my case, this meant it would take 30 days to clear up the memory I needed to download a new app. This can also be a problem if you want to erase all traces of embarrassing photos.
Gmail makes it easy to forward email messages automatically from one address to another. This may be useful in many types of situations. Personally, I have multiple email accounts for work, junk mail, and personal use. I have my phone set up so that I only receive notifications on my phone when I get a new email message in my personal account. Occasionally, I find my self waiting for an important message to come to one of my secondary email addresses. When this happens, I create a filter with a key word or the email address of the sender so that when the email message comes, it gets forwarded to my personal email, and I will be notified right away.
We are assaulted by advertisements on a daily basis. We get them in the mail, see them plastered on billboards and buses, and they clamor for our attention all over the internet. Fortunately, there is software available called Adblock Plus that will remove ads from your screen and block pop-up ads. This makes browsing the internet a much more pleasant experience. Note that this will not affect video ads on sites like Hulu.
You are on a road trip, and your fuel level is dropping lower and lower. You know you are going to have to stop for gas soon, but you want to choose a gas station that is on your way and is as cheap as possible. You are already using Google Maps for navigation, so you have your passenger search for a gas station nearby. (You are driving. Keep your eyes on the road!) Google maps will add gas stations to the map and tell you how many minutes a pit stop would tack onto your trip. Many gas stations also have pricing information. You pick the cheapest one that only adds an extra a minute or two.
Windows 7 introduced the ability to filter files by size, date modified, tags, type, and more in Windows Explorer. This is a powerful feature that helps users more easily find and manage the ever-growing mass of files that accumulates so quickly.
Windows Explorer was renamed File Explorer in Windows 8, and it was given a different interface, which made the switch from the old drop-down menu system to ribbon toolbars. Despite this, it maintained the same basic functionality. The Windows 10 File Explorer makes search filters more intuitive than ever by organizing the filters into the File Explorer ribbon.
You can use bookmarks to create internal links in Google Docs. This is a useful feature to use if you have a long document with references to other sections within the same document. For example, you could write “As we discussed in section 4.2,” and add a link to the bookmark in section 4.2 that you are referencing. This lets readers click on that text and jump to the bookmark instead of having to scroll through your document to find it. You can bookmark glossary words, figures, and more.
Collages are a fun way to show multiple images at once. They can give viewers a feel for a whole event or theme without having to flip through multiple pictures. You can easily make a collage with Google Photos, which is my preferred service for backing up all my photos to the cloud. Check out my articles on other great features of Google Photos, such as creating movie montages, stories, and animations.
Your options are somewhat limited when you create a collage with Google Photos. You cannot change the order of the pictures in the collage any of the dimensions. That being said, Google Photos does produce aesthetically pleasing collages very quickly and easily. Use the steps in this tutorial to get started.
Siri is a helpful feature that I use all the time on my iOS device to set reminders, look up facts, and get weather forecasts. Siri has been around since iOS 5 was introduced back in 2011, and it has come a long way since then. Historically, users accessed Siri by pressing and holding down the home button. Newer phones and software make it possible to use Siri on some apple devices without having to touch your phone at all. This is great if you are trying to make a hands-free call while driving or if you want to use your phone when it is across the room from you. This features is called “Hey Siri” after the activation phrase. Here’s how to use it.
IT professionals who work with Microsoft servers and other products have long known that earning the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) designation provides a significant career boost. An MCSE credential is one of the most sought-after certifications among IT job postings, with many companies looking for experts who can effectively build and manage their Microsoft IT infrastructure.
I love podcasts. I listen to them during my commute and while doing chores around the house. They are a great form of entertainment for times when your hands and eyes are busy but your brain has nothing to do. Apple has a built-in Podcasts app that makes it easy to play podcasts on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Apple TV.
Facebook’s Messenger app has some hidden tips and tricks that are just waiting to be discovered. If you are a fan of chess, then we have some good news for you. You can unlock and play a secret chess game in Facebook Messenger and play head-on with a friend. The game is played through the Messenger app and moves are made through commands. If this feature interests you, then read on. This tutorial describes everything that you need to know in order to play the secret chess game in Facebook Messenger.
I belong to a large email group for my extended family. While the group is great for getting news from all my relatives, I occasionally get caught in a never-ending conversation about something I do not want to see such as a Halloween party that I will not be able to attend. My phone keeps buzzing with notifications from everyone chiming in about who can come and what they are bringing, sometimes even when I am trying to sleep. Fortunately, there is a way to mute or ignore responses to an email thread in Gmail. Muted email threads are not shown your your inbox, but they do not get deleted and will show up if you search for them. This is a really handy feature that I wish I had learned about ages ago.
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