Last week we showed some hacks you probably did not know on your PC. Here is a continuation of that piece. Below are simple everyday gadget manoeuvering tips you should know. These helpful tips should make life easier when interacting with your gadgets.
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- The best music to work with minimal distractions is video game soundtracks. They were specially curated to facilitate work and play.
- If your printer is out of black, change the colour value #010101 for 99% grey-which is as close to black as it can get. This must be done on a colour.
- To keep from sending the wrong e-mail to the wrong person, type in the body of your message before inputting the recipient(s).
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- The best kind of music to test headphones with is rock music. Why? The sheer range of highs and lows in the beat composition would test any headphone to its sonic limits.
- For free sound clips on your little voiceovers and jingles, visit freesounds.org for free sound bites. It would make a world of difference.
- If you prefer that your Google search is not location-based then use google.com/ncr. NCR stands for “no country direct”.
- In Excel, to highlight a row, hold down Shift+Spacebar. To highlight a column, Ctrl+Spacebar.
- If you are a YouTube creator, YouTube Audio Library (youtube.com/user/AudioLibraryEN) is where you can download music to put in your videos.
- Stop throwing away the packaging of your new smartphone. Those could make good storage for your accessories when on the move or even when at home.
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- This would work especially now we are in the season of love. To make sure a number you were given by someone is correct, read it back to them incorrectly. If they correct you, it is the right one. If they do not, best believe that whatever discussion you had with the person was a miss. Carry on.
- Ever had a math problem that stressed you somewhat? Use the PhotoMath app to scan the problem. It will be solved automatically. Make sure the script is clear, however. It is best to scan out of a textbook.
- For a quick dictionary meaning, google “define: (your search term)”.
- If you ever learnt a new word and do not know how to use it. Just google the word then refine the search result to “news” to see the word in practical use.
- To download a YouTube video, insert “ss” between www. and youtube.com.
- To stop seeing ads while gaming, the easiest way to stop ads is to play in airplane-mode. Make sure the game is offline-enabled otherwise it will not work.
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