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š Time to upgrade: Still use a Nook e-reader from Barnes & Noble? It’s retiring some of the older models. You’ll still be able to use it, but you won’t be able to access your Nook account or buy new books. Good time to switch to a Kindle.
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Iāve been writing this newsletter for almost a year, and somehow, some way, weāve never talked about widgets. āWhoa, Kim! Too exciting for a Wednesday!ā I know, I know. But trust me, youāll be glad you spent a few minutes fiddling with your computer to set these up.
You’re suddenly thrown into a situation where you must perform CPR to save a life. Oh, no ā you don’t remember anything from that course 15 years ago.
You might think a quick “Hey, Siri” would pull up the instructions clearly, but that’s absolutely the worst thing to do. In a recent study, researchers asked voice assistants about cardiac arrest emergencies. Yep, it was a complete disaster.
Instagram recently got some privacy tech Facebookās had for years. You can now block the platformsā parent company, Meta, from watching what you do once you close Instagram and move on to other apps and sites.
āKim, I feel like they couldāve made it easier.ā Yes, youāre right. Itās almost like they donāt want you to go through all those steps.Ā
Chasing your passions can be scary because it comes with many risks. When I was 25, I left behind a job that paid $150,000 a year so I could help people understand media and technology. Since then, Iāve flourished ā and Iād like to teach you three essential tips for starting a business.
All right, let’s dive into the digital realm where your photos hold the power to amaze, inspire, and tell stories that words alone can’t capture.Ā
But here’s the kicker ā getting those images to shine and share your vision can often feel like you’re navigating a minefield of technical jargon and complex software. It’s enough to make anyone feel like throwing in the towel.Ā
Yes, we know why those shoes we clicked on yesterday are now in our Facebook feed. That’s old news. But just how deep is Meta’s surveillance rabbit hole? And how much of our data comes from other companies? Itās unbelievable.
āMake me look 18 againā: Yeah, that level of voice editing is here. Apple’s new AI model takes your commands to edit pictures ā crop, resize, brighten, crop out the cat, anything you want. Try it here.
The last straw: Password manager LastPass has all kinds of drama around keeping its customersā logins safe. The latest: A fake app pretending to be the real deal was pulled from the Apple App Store. If you recently downloaded LastPass onto your iPhone, iPad or Mac, itās time for a complete password purge. I recommend Total Password (itās just $19).
LinkedIn has become quite the powerhouse since its launch in 2003. What began as a platform to connect with other professionals has expanded into a revolutionary workspace for building partnerships, hiring new talent, and finding rewarding new jobs.
