Chances are you like technology but sometimes struggle to use it. It's as if you need a degree in computer science just to understand the latest lingo today – gigahertz this, megapixel that, and terabyte this – so wouldn't it be refreshing if there were quick and easy ways to get the most out of your tech? And so, the following are a dozen or so "tech hacks" to consider, which might especially come in handy during these challenging times, as many of these software or hardware tips, tricks and shortcuts might save you money, time and aggravation. If you own an iPhone or iPad, enable a feature called Speak Screen. After you do so – by going to Settings Accessibility Spoken Content Speak Screen – swipe down from top of the screen with two fingers, on any page, and the onscreen text will be read to you. Now your ebooks are audiobooks you can listen to while multitasking, such as running on a treadmill or cleaning the home.