There are some tech tricks that you only know if someone clues you in.
Take the humble USB cord. If you’re constantly plugging in the wrong way, here’s the secret: The symbol on one isn’t just branding or decoration. That symbol will point up if you’re plugging in horizontally. If you plug a cable vertically, the USB symbol will face you.
I love passing along clever tech tricks you’ll use time and time again. Here are a few goodies!
Let’s keep it simple with keyboard shortcuts you need to know on Windows.
Pro tip: Learning a new shortcut takes time. Yes, sometimes you use Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V to paste, and it is now second nature. Pick one (or more) of the tricks below and try it out. Use it a few times, and it’ll become second nature in no time.
Do you use your laptop for work and personal life, or share your MacBook with someone else? There’s a genius way to keep your accounts separate.
Set up different user accounts attached to different fingerprints. Maybe your work profile uses your pointer finger and your personal account uses your ring finger. Or you and your spouse have your fingerprints linked to your own accounts.
Hit the Apple menu > System Settings > Touch ID & Password to set these up. You can save up to five fingerprints and have three active ones. From this screen, you can also choose what Touch ID can do, including unlocking the computer, using Apple Pay, and auto-filling passwords.
Now, onto some great keyboard shortcuts for you, too.
When was the last time your phone died while you were running errands? Have you shattered any phone screens lately? These common issues pop up for all of us, at least every once in a while. The thing is, they don’t have to be problems at all. There are some easy ways to keep your phone from dying or your screen from shattering into hundreds of tiny pieces, but it’s tough to know what they are.
Upgrade for the aux: Tired of cables? This adapter lets you go wireless with CarPlay so you don’t have to clutter your console with a three-foot USB cord. Love that.
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