Luckily, both Apple and Google have GPS software for iPhones and Android phones that makes finding a device easy. Also: 5 ways AirTags can help you, beyond tracking keys Here’s how you can set up and use the platforms’ respective location-tracking services to retrace your steps and, hopefully, find that lost phone. Also, read on for some alternative third-party apps that are just as effective and available for both operating systems....
I also depend on Google Calendar, which I use extensively for my editorial calendar. Given that, why not combine the two? By adding the app to Slack, you can enjoy the following additional features: Create Google Calendar events from within SlackSync your Google Calendar with SlackGet a quick view of your daily schedule from within SlackGet notified when an event is startingRespond directly to event invitationsGet updated when a Google Calendar event changes...
When I’m on my MacBook Pro, I use Apple Mail. Not only is Apple’s email client well integrated into the OS, but it also offers plenty of features and (in typical Apple fashion) has one of the best UIs of all email clients. Also: How to create rules in Apple Mail to keep from missing important messages However (there’s always a “however”), I frequently find Apple Mail gets stuck. When that happens, no email comes in or goes out....
Google cracked down on third-party recording apps in the Google Play Store 2022 in the name of improved privacy, but it is still possible to record phone calls on Android phones – and there’s a workaround or two as well. But before we dive into the “how,” it’s important to keep in mind the legality of recording phone conversations. In the US, there are federal and state-specific laws surrounding the permissions needed to record a phone call....
As someone who uses their AirPods Pro every day, this was an essential skill I needed to learn. I discovered that resetting these wireless earbuds is not as difficult as it may seem. In fact, it only takes two minutes. How to reset AirPods That’s all it takes. To find the best deals on AirPods, check out ZDNet’s roundup of where to find the cheapest pair of Apple earbuds.
Also: How does ChatGPT work? Luckily for you, saving your chat is no more complicated than saving a text so you can pick up right where you left off. ChatGPT makes it easy for you to save, rename, and revisit and edit your chats at a later date. Here’s how. How to save and revisit your ChatGPT chats What can I use ChatGPT for? ChatGPT is an artificially intelligent chatbot trained on the vast amounts of data, including the entirety of the internet prior to 2021....
Most of the time that’s not a problem, as a good deal of the incoming emails are spam. However, not every missive I receive can be immediately relegated to junk or trash. The problem is, given the daily deluge of emails, I regularly miss important communications. I’ve tried different ways of dealing with this, and here are some recommendations if you have the same problem. Also: How to record a call on your Android phone First, be aware that there’s a setting in the Gmail app that allows you to configure which email types you get notified for....
Sometimes I catch it in time and sometimes I don’t. When I miss out, I’ll try to do a web search for some of the lyrics. But if it’s a piece of classical music, I could be out of luck. So when I discovered Now Playing, a handy feature on my Pixel 7 Pro that would automatically identify music playing nearby and display the title and artist on my home screen, naturally, I was interested....
Sadly, not all websites are created equal, which means it’s not always that easy to follow or subscribe to a particular writer. Also: The 5 best tablets for reading However, even if a website doesn’t offer an RSS-type or mailing list-type subscription feature, there are ways to keep abreast of what your favorite writers are doing. Why subscribe? First, let’s answer this simple question. The main reason to subscribe to your favorite authors is to ensure you don’t miss a word they’ve penned....
And sometimes I need to capture more of the screen than I can see at once. For example, I may want to capture a scrolling web page, a long email, or another type of content that can’t fit on the phone screen at one time. Also: How to set app limits on your Android Android phones and iPhones (as well as iPads) offer the ability to take a full page screenshot of certain content....
Not only is it a fun way to add some exciting flair to your party, but it can also ease the process. From new televisions to fancy smart lights, you can find something to “smarten” up your party. Check out our list below, and be sure to pick it up ahead of Sunday’s game. Catch every detail with these TVs If you’re looking for an awesome picture, now is the time to buy....
Beyond setting up Microsoft-related wallpaper, themes, and widgets, you can create specific gestures to tap and swipe your way to your favorite Microsoft content. Here’s how it works. First, grab your Android phone and download the Microsoft Launcher app from Google Play. Open the app and tap the Get Started button. Also: How to link and sync your Android phone with Windows 11 The first screen asks if you want Microsoft Launcher to access this device’s location, a useful option if you wish to get the weather or find nearby businesses and other local information....
Since the Summer Olympics happened only six months ago due to being postponed in 2020 because of the pandemic, we get a rare occurrence where two Olympic Games happen within a year. NBC said this year’s Winter Olympics would have the most coverage of any Winter Olympic Games to date at 2,800 hours. Here’s how to tune into all the action. CABLE If you have cable TV, you’ll be able to watch the Olympics daily on your local NBC channel as well as the USA Network and CNBC....
I’ve been asked this a lot. I’ve owned the Apple Watch Series 7 since its release back in mid-October 2021. I’ve been wearing mine daily since that time, only taking it off for charging, if I’m doing something particularly oily or dirty, or there’s a chance I’m going to smash a kettlebell into it. Other than that, it’s been on my wrist continuously for the last eight and a half months....
With our new boat (well, 1944 but new to us) we finally have some space to work with, and top of list was an indoor garden setup. (Okay, pizza oven may have been TOP of list, but garden came second.) I had my eye on two distinct types of indoor garden: a space-conscious countertop model and a larger hydroponic floor system. There are several options out there for each, but when it comes to the countertop version one of the best regarded is the Smart Garden 9 Pro by Click & Grow....
Founded in 2011, LzLabs is the developer of container migration software for the enterprise. LzLabs has created a managed software container for moving apps from mainframes into cloud environments or Linux systems. On Monday, IBM said in a statement that LzLabs, a company based in Zürich, Switzerland, “has violated IBM’s intellectual property rights by repeatedly infringing upon company patents protecting various aspects of IBM’s high-performance mainframe systems, a core technology that clients depend on for their most important workloads....
The companies designated IBM as a “premium supplier” of RISE with SAP, as the first cloud provider to offer infrastructure, business transformation and application management services as part of the program. Meanwhile, a new, complementary program called BREAKTHROUGH with IBM for RISE with SAP offers a portfolio of services – advisory services, cloud implementation, application management and technical managed services – that help customers move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud. “Our shared commitment is to meet our clients, especially those in highly regulated industries, where they are in their digital journey while giving them choices for migrating or modernizing their mission-critical workloads with a hybrid cloud approach,” IBM Consulting SVP John Granger said in a statement....
The IMF’s warning to El Salvador to drop Bitcoin came after its value fell to a six-month low this week only to rebound slightly on Tuesday. El Salvador in September became the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal currency after President Nayib Bukele won support for his controversial bitcoin bill. The country’s acceptance of Bitcoin as currency was criticized by the IMF and World Bank. Today, retailers operating in El Salvador, including McDonald’s, Starbucks and Pizza Hut, accept Bitcoin, which consumers use with the country’s Chivo wallet....
The report reveals that 54% of US adults are more price-conscious due to grocery inflation and demonstrates how customers are growing more sensitive about the cost of grocery shopping. That’s opening a wider door for end to end digital commerce companies in the grocery space, who say they can offer customers speed and efficiency while reducing bills compared to infrastructure-heavy brick and mortar stores. Also: How to cut your grocery bill by shopping online “The paradigm shift in grocery shopping in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, when massive numbers of shoppers embraced the ease and convenience of shopping online, has given way to a new era in which cost is king, and shoppers now feeling the pinch are under greater pressure to find the best-value option,” says Mendel Gniwisch, CEO of stor....
The maker community is filled with people doing exciting things. Many folks enjoy making as a hobby, but making can be incredibly useful in the corporate world as well. Making can forge new pathways, open up new disciplines, connect you to customers in new ways, identify new opportunities and areas of innovation, and give your company new competitive advantages. Plus, it’s cool. A golden age of makerdom It’s hard to pin down exactly what a “maker” is, but most makers come up with an idea and then set out to make it....
