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9 fast fixes to help you stop doomscrolling

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More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. There are ways to help you put the phone down. Doomscrolling: To spend an inordinate amount of time swiping up and down across multiple social media and news feeds--without really getting anything of use out of it. In fact, as addictive as it is, doomscrolling often leaves us feeling worse about ourselves and the world than when we started. You might find yourself engaging in doomscrolling right before you go to bed, first thing after waking up, standing in line on the subway platform, or even--this is how bad it's gotten--sitting at the dinner table with the family.


How to transcribe audio and video meetings on your laptop

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More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Are you going to remember what was said in this meeting? We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Whether you work from home, have to schlep into an office, or both, chances are you spend a fair bit of time on video calls. For any job where you work with colleagues, clients, or contractors, video calls are par for the course now--and that's before you get into video meetings you might have in your spare time, for book clubs or family reunions.


How to build an air purifier in 6 simple steps

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Let's clear the air about how easy it is to construct a $75 filter cube. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Yes, can construct a homemade air purifier. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Though invisible itself, the air we breathe is a microcosm of identifiable pollen, fungal spores, viruses, dust particles, and fine particles of human pollution from everything from cars to asphalt sidewalks .


How to turn your smartphone into a mobile video editing suite

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Adobe offers a free video editor for your phone--here's what it can do. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Adobe Premiere can help you get your videos looking better, for free. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. With so many smartphone apps in the modern age locked (or partially locked) behind paywalls, it's important to grab the free ones when they become available--and on rare occasions, it's the biggest software companies on the planet offering apps free of charge.


WhatsApp like a pro with these 7 expert tricks and hidden features

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There's lots to dig into in this hugely popular messaging app. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Have we got some tips for you. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. When it comes to the mobile app heavyweights, few can beat WhatsApp.


3 useful ways AI can improve your photos in iOS 27

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If you've got an iPhone and take pictures, you should familiarize yourself with the Clean Up, Reframe, and Extend functions in Photos. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Apple's latest iOS 27 update brings a bunch of useful upgrades, including the new and improved Siri AI app, and the Photos app isn't left out. Released alongside the new iPhones, iOS 27 brings even more options for organizing and editing your pictures and videos, many of them involving a little AI magic. Here we're going to look at two brand-new options in iOS 27, plus a related AI-powered feature that was introduced in the previous iOS 18 update and has been improved with the latest software.


How to find the best new tech on crowdfunding websites

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Find weird and wonderful gadgets first, and get discounts on retail prices. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. There's always plenty of cool tech to explore on crowdfunding sites. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


These are the best power settings for your Windows or Mac system

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Here's how to know what your options are, extend your system's lifespan, and save on energy bills no matter what platform you prefer.


Why you shouldn't trust everything you find in an AI web search

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Technology AI Why you shouldn't trust everything you find in an AI web search Your new web search option is far from infallible. Here's how to weight the answers it gives you. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. All the popular AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, can search the web. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week.


What to remove from photos before posting online

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The rise of AI means you need to be even more careful about what's in your online photos. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. You need to be more careful than ever about what you're putting on the web. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .