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The article offers expert tips on how to start various new activities and habits, including reading, lucid dreaming, dog training, exercise, cooking, skincare, running, weightlifting, therapy, dating, budgeting, meditation, conversation, and environmental impact, emphasizing small steps, consistency, and enjoyment to build new routines effectively.
Google has introduced a new "Web" search filter that allows users to see only text-based links in their search results, eliminating ads, AI summaries, images, and videos. This feature can be accessed by selecting the "Web" filter from the search options or by customizing browser settings to use a specific URL. The article provides detailed instructions for setting up this filter on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari.
Google Maps allows users to blur their homes on Street View for privacy reasons, but the process is permanent and cannot be undone. To blur your house, locate it on Street View, click "Report a problem," and follow the instructions to submit your request.
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to hide apps on your iPhone to maintain privacy and declutter your home screen. It includes instructions for hiding single apps, entire pages of apps, and preventing apps from appearing in search. The process is reversible, allowing flexibility to change settings as needed. The author emphasizes the importance of privacy and user experience customization, and invites readers to share their reasons for concealing apps on their iPhones.
The Illinois Tollway's new I-PASS stickers are available for purchase at various locations, including online at getipass.com, where users can order one or more stickers to be shipped. To order online, users need to log in or open an I-PASS account, navigate to the "Transponders" section, select "Order Transponder," choose the vehicle class and transponder type, and confirm the order. The stickers are free, and once ordered, users will receive a confirmation number and shipping address. It's important to note that the stickers are non-transferable and limited to one per vehicle, and they can be used on the Illinois Tollway, the Chicago Skyway, and other E-ZPass roadways.
A tape measure is a versatile tool that can simplify various tasks, but it's important to use it correctly. Tips include choosing the right tape for specific tasks, understanding markings, leveraging the nail notch, avoiding tape bends, using precision marking techniques, and employing digital assistance for convenience. Additionally, bringing a tape measure when furniture shopping, marking two points for accuracy, using a pencil for corrections, and attaching a sticky note for quick measurements are recommended.
This article provides a guide on how to transfer subscriptions from Google Podcasts before its shutdown, offering steps to ensure a smooth transition to another podcast platform.
Apple's Visual Look Up feature, similar to Google Lens, is a powerful tool built into iPhones that can intelligently scan photos and videos to detect subjects and provide online information. With iOS 16 and iOS 17, new functionalities have been added, including identifying plants, pets, laundry instructions, motor issues, food, and lifting subjects out of photos and videos. The feature is easy to use and offers a range of practical applications for users.
Apple Watch users can read the time without looking at their watch by using a feature called Taptic Time. By enabling Taptic Time in the Apple Watch settings, users can choose from three haptic patterns - Digits, Terse, or Morse code - to feel the time tapped on their wrist. This feature can be useful in situations where checking the watch visually may be considered rude or inconvenient.
Safari in iOS 17 introduces browsing profiles, allowing users to create separate groups of tabs and bookmarks within the app. To set up browsing profiles, users need to create a new profile in the Settings app, customize its name and icon, and then select the profile in Safari to set up tabs and favorites. This feature is currently available in the iOS 17 beta and offers a more organized browsing experience across devices.
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and even transmit diseases, so it's important to prevent their bites. Here are 7 ways to keep mosquitoes away from your bedroom at night: invest in a mosquito net, use fans to create a breeze, use scents like lavender and eucalyptus, avoid dark colors and opt for colors like green and white, install screens on windows and doors, shower before bed, and grow plants like lavender and lemongrass.