VPN trouble: Microsoft’s April security update is causing some VPN connections to fail on Windows 11 (versions 23H2, 22H2 and 21H2) and Windows 10 (versions 22H2 and 21H2). No patch date announced yet, so beware: Your IP address and location could be exposed. I’ll let you know when they fix this.
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LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, with nearly a billion members worldwide. While this offers job seekers and recruiters many opportunities, it also makes the site a prime target for cybercriminals.
PSA: When you use Bluetooth to take a phone call in the car, the sound leaks like crazy. Before you say something really embarrassing while sitting in a parking lot (“Doctor, this rash is all over my …”), turn the volume way down.
The company says it wants to fight “tipping fatigue” by “tipping you back.” Pretty good, albeit a little cheesy. You have till mid-September to take advantage of this offer.
Top-of-the-line earbuds under $65: I just checked, and Apple’s AirPods are $129 for the lame basic model … and the ones you really want are almost $200. Try Raycon earbuds instead for studio-quality sound and a whopping 32 hours of battery life. Grab ‘em right now for 20% off (and free shipping!) at BuyRaycon.com/kim.
You look good: The best selfies don’t have half the frame obscured by your arm. Instead of taking them the normal way, prop your phone against something and use the timer function to take your snap, giving yourself (and your pals) a few seconds to look your best.
Super-cool iPad tip: If you’re on a website or in an app with regularly refreshed content, like social media, try this: Just tap on your screen, pull down slightly and let go. Whatever you’re looking at gets refreshed in an instant. Boom.
Mac file shortcut: If you need to rename a bunch of files on macOS, you don’t need to do it one by one. Select them all in Finder, then hold down Cmd and click on one of them. Choose Rename to apply the same change(s) to them all.
Save energy, save money, save the world: Open up Settings in Windows, then choose System and Power (or Power & battery on a laptop). At the top of the screen, you’ll see recommendations for cutting down on your computer’s energy use.
No more typos: Step 1: Ask Grammarly or ChatGPT to find mistakes and typos. Step 2: Read it out loud. This helps you hear mistakes you might not see. Works like a charm.
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