How to Quickly Turn Emails Into Tasks

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Since 2007, the fleet of McDonald’s delivery trucks in the United Kingdom has run on biofuel derived from waste cooking oil generated in McDonald’s restaurants.

August 5, 2019 Did You Know? Since 2007, the fleet of McDonald’s delivery trucks in the United Kingdom has run on biofuel derived from waste cooking oil generated in McDonald’s restaurants.   Advertisement Why Guys Are Obsessed With This Underwear Mack Weldon's AIRKNITx Boxer Briefs are designed with a lightweight waistband that won't roll and four-way stretch fabric that moves with you. Mack Weldon's Try-On Guarantee promises a full refund, no return required, if you don't love your first pair. Shop Now   How to Quickly Turn Emails Into Tasks If you’re using OHIO (Only Handle It Once) to triage your email, you probably want to turn some of your emails into tasks. Here’s how to do that quickly and efficiently so you can get on with handling your other emails. Read More »   How to Watch FXNow Without Cable FXNow is an impressive streaming service that offers most FX shows on-demand. But it requires an expensive cable subscription. So, how can you get FXNow cheaper? Subscribe to a less-expensive streaming TV service. Read More »   What’s the Worst Thing Someone Can Do With Your Unlocked iPhone? We use our phones for event tickets, reservations, insurance cards, and even driver’s licenses. But what happens when someone takes your unlocked iPhone out of view for a moment—what’s the risk? What’s the worst thing someone can do? Read More »   How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack Every new device you introduce into your smarthome is another device that can be attacked. You can secure your smarthome with simple steps like locking down your router and taking proper care of the gadgets in your smarthome. Read More »   A Beginner’s Guide to Making Music on iPhone and iPad You don’t need to be able to sing, play an instrument, or read sheet music to make music. With an iPhone or iPad you’ve got a mobile production suite, recording studio, and mixing desk all in one. Read More »   Daily News Roundup: You Can Disable Human Review of Alexa Recordings Recent reports have surfaced claiming that Amazon, Google, and Apple have been providing select employees with audio recordings from the respective smart assistants. Each business confirmed the practice but claimed the human review was for improving performance. All three companies have since released statements ensuring customers that their privacy was not violated. Google and Apple have since disabled human review for the time being while Amazon has added an opt-out setting to its website and Alexa mobile app. If you want to turn off Amazon’s human review, go to “Settings” on the company’s website or in the Alexa mobile app and then choose “Alexa privacy settings”. From there, go to “Manage how your data improves Alexa” and then toggle off “Help improve Amazon services and develop new features”. [Bloomberg] In Other News Reply to WhatsApp and Slack Messages with the Google Assistant: The Google Assistant has been able to read and reply to SMS messages for the last several months, and now it can do the same thing with third-party apps. After notification access has been granted to the Assistant, saying, “read my messages,” will bring up a card with your last incoming message, have the device read it back to you, and then offer the option to dictate a reply. The feature is rolling out now but might take a couple of days to reach your devices. [Android Police] Samsung Announced the Galaxy Watch Active2: As a follow-up to Samsung’s fitness-focused wearable, the Galaxy Watch Active2 sports a minimalistic design packed with features such as a “digital” bezel and a built-in ECG. The device comes in 40mm and 44mm variants and runs Samsung’s latest version of Tizen OS with One UI. The Galaxy Watch Active2 ships on September 27 starting at $279. [Samsung] Audi Is Getting into the Electric Scooter Business: On top of getting into the electric vehicle market, Audi is looking to manufacture electric scooters for “multi-modal” travelers. The last-mile vehicle will weigh in at 26 pounds and will reportedly have a 12.5-mile range with a top speed around 12.5MPH. Audi plans to start selling the E-Tron Scooter by the end of 2020 for around €2,000 (~$2,235). [Audi MediaCenter] Nasa announced that its Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) discovered a planet 31 light-years away that could potentially be habitable. The planet, known as GJ 357 d, is six times the size of Earth and orbits a dwarf star. Due to the planet’s placement on the outside edge of the star’s habitable zone, it’s possible liquid water could be found on GJ 375 d’s surface. The planet gets the same amount of cosmic energy from its sun as Mars does from ours, but it’s not clear if there’s a dense enough atmosphere to hold in the heat. We should learn more about GJ 375 d over the next six years as Nasa brings two next-gen telescopes to life. These should be capable of capturing more information about the planet and tell us if oceans or mountains inhabit the orb. [CBS This Morning]   How to Copy Google Drive Folders If you need to copy a Google Drive folder from a web browser, Google doesn’t make it easy for you. But you can use a workaround or download the desktop app for a more streamlined approach. Read More »   How to Force Restart iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR Just like computers, iPhones sometimes stop responding during use. Rarely, they become so unresponsive they can't be powered off. However, it's possible to force an iPhone to restart in these situations and bring it back to life. Read More »   LIFESAVVY How to Choose a Resume Format and Template A resume is not a creative document—in fact, it might be one of the most formulaic things you ever write. The very thing that makes resumes dull is also what makes them easy to create: you follow a formula. Read More »   REVIEW GEEK Buying a TV for Gaming? Here’s What to Look For If you want to make the most of your video games, you need to match them up with a great TV. But what makes a TV gaming-ready, and how do you find the perfect TV for the next console generation? Read More »   GEEK TRIVIA Which Video Game Franchise Features Indestructible and Vengeful Chickens? Medal of Honor » Rayman » Assassin's Creed » Legend of Zelda »     Follow Us on Social Media   Advertisement Get a business phone system with online meetings, fax and more! For as low as $19.99 a month, RingCentral can get you an all-in-one Business Phone System with unlimited phone calls w/ HD Voice, Conferencing, and Toll Free numbers to name a few. 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Want to Say No More Effectively? Make This Simple Change

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Enjoying a mobile game but the ads are really obtrusive? Put your phone in airplane mode while you’re playing and the ads won’t load.

August 5, 2019 Tip of the Day Enjoying a mobile game but the ads are really obtrusive? Put your phone in airplane mode while you’re playing and the ads won’t load.   How to Choose a Resume Format and Template A resume is not a creative document—in fact, it might be one of the most formulaic things you ever write. The very thing that makes resumes dull is also what makes them easy to create: you follow a formula. Read More »   Follow Us on Social Media   How to Clean Your Outdoor Grill Summertime is grilling time, so let’s take a look at how to keep your grill clean no matter how many BBQs you throw. Read More »   Ready to Potty Train Your Kid? Here’s a Start-to-Finish Guide So you're ready to ditch those diapers. What an exciting time for your toddler! It may be overwhelming figuring out where to start, but trust us that you'll find your way with enough thought, consistency, and patience. We're here to discuss some tips for success, as well as when to postpone potty training and some much-needed supplies to get you started. Read More »     Should You Wear a Fragrance to Work? You might have a fragrance or cologne you adore but your office mates might not. Is it appropriate to mist yourself down before work? Read More »   Say No More Effectively by Skipping the Explanation It’s such a common thing the majority of you reading this probably understood what “the Explanation” referenced in the headline is without us, well, even explaining. If you want to say no more effectively, though, you have to knock it off. Read More »

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How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack

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In 2006, William Shatner sold his kidney stone for $25,000, then donated the money to Habitat for Humanity.

August 4, 2019 Did You Know? In 2006, William Shatner sold his kidney stone for $25,000, then donated the money to Habitat for Humanity.   Advertisement Be the Smartest Person in the Room Want all your news in a single email? Check out 1440 – they scour 100+ sources so you don't have to. Culture, science, sports, politics, business and everything in between – in a 5-minute read each morning, 100% free. Sign up now!   How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack Every new device you introduce into your smarthome is another device that can be attacked. You can secure your smarthome with simple steps like locking down your router and taking proper care of the gadgets in your smarthome. Read More »   Your Smarthome Setup Might Break, and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It Your smarthome devices might be running smoothly now, but at any time, a forced update or a change by the manufacturer could potentially break your device, either temporarily or permanently. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Read More »   What is Firmware or Microcode, and How Can I Update My Hardware? Firmware is a type of software that runs on a hardware device, performing low-level tasks. For example, everything from a television remote control to a computer hard drive to an aerial drone runs its own firmware. And microcode is basically firmware for your CPU. Read More »   Why You Should Use a Password Manager, and How to Get Started The majority of people use very weak passwords and reuse them on different websites. How are you supposed to use strong, unique passwords on all the websites you use? The solution is a password manager. Read More »   What Is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Do I Need It? More and more banks, credit card companies, and even social media networks and gaming sites are starting to use two-factor authentication. If you're a little unclear on what it is or on why you'd want to start using it, read on to learn how two-factor authentication can keep your data secure. Read More »   Why Using a Public Wi-Fi Network Can Be Dangerous, Even When Accessing Encrypted Websites There are a few big problems with using a public Wi-Fi network. The open nature of the network allows for snooping, the network could be full of compromised machines, or  — most worryingly — the hotspot itself could be malicious. Read More »   Secure Your Wireless Router: 8 Things You Can Do Right Now A security researcher recently discovered a backdoor in many D-Link routers, allowing anyone to access the router without knowing the username or password. This isn’t the first router security issue and won’t be the last. Read More »   GEEK TRIVIA The Design of Apple’s FireWire Cable Was Influenced By What Unlikely Source? Porcelain Insulator Bells » Game Boy Link Cables » Turtle Shells » Telegraph Nodes »     Follow Us on Social Media   Advertisement Get a business phone system with online meetings, fax and more! For as low as $19.99 a month, RingCentral can get you an all-in-one Business Phone System with unlimited phone calls w/ HD Voice, Conferencing, and Toll Free numbers to name a few. Access more functionality such as Business SMS, Online meetings and even Facing without changing systems. Have your whole office up and running in a day or less. Get a free quote now!

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A Beginner's Guide to Making Music on iPhone and iPad

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Because it’s entirely impractical to launder clothing aboard the International Space Station, astronauts wear clothing until it is too dirty to wear any more, then shoot it out into space to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.

August 3, 2019 Did You Know? Because it’s entirely impractical to launder clothing aboard the International Space Station, astronauts wear clothing until it is too dirty to wear any more, then shoot it out into space to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.   Advertisement Be the Smartest Person in the Room Want all your news in a single email? Check out 1440 – they scour 100+ sources so you don't have to. Culture, science, sports, politics, business and everything in between – in a 5-minute read each morning, 100% free. Sign up now!   A Beginner’s Guide to Making Music on iPhone and iPad You don’t need to be able to sing, play an instrument, or read sheet music to make music. With an iPhone or iPad you’ve got a mobile production suite, recording studio, and mixing desk all in one. Read More »   What Does “TLDR” Mean, and How Do You Use It? Unlike most internet acronyms, TLDR (or TL;DR) has found its way into news articles, professional emails, and even Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. But what does TLDR mean, how do you use it, and where did it come from? Read More »   Why I Switched From Ubuntu to Manjaro Linux For more than a decade, Ubuntu was my Linux distribution of choice. But, for the first time in a long while, I distro-hopped. I now run Manjaro and couldn’t be happier. It’s just that good! Read More »   REVIEW GEEK 26 Gadgets Every College Student Needs Whether you’ve just started college or you’re knee-deep in a Master’s program, your life could always be a little easier. These gadgets will help you with your schoolwork, boost your entertainment, and make cooking less of a chore. Read More »   GEEK TRIVIA Which Astronomical Phenomenon Did Mark Twain Predict Would Coincide With His Death? Enormous Solar Flares » A Supernova » A Comet » Meteor Showers »     Follow Us on Social Media   Advertisement Get a business phone system with online meetings, fax and more! For as low as $19.99 a month, RingCentral can get you an all-in-one Business Phone System with unlimited phone calls w/ HD Voice, Conferencing, and Toll Free numbers to name a few. Access more functionality such as Business SMS, Online meetings and even Facing without changing systems. Have your whole office up and running in a day or less. Get a free quote now!

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