14 Uber and Lyft tips to make your trips easier

14 Uber and Lyft tips to make your trips easier

Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the way we travel, and have even challenged the concept of car ownership in some areas. These apps are popular in part because of their ease of use – one-click ride-hailing – but even if almost everyone has installed them, not everyone has digged deep into all the features these ride-hailing apps offer. General Tips 1. Stay away from the crowd If you've just left the show venue, sporting events or busy restaurants, walking a few blocks can make it easier for you and your driver to pick up. Staying away from others will make it easier for you to be spotted on the sidewalk, and you don’t have to look for your car in a dozen crowds. Additionally, you can do some exercise while waiting for the vehicle to arrive. 2. Find a landmark Minimize confusion in picking up

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:40 AM
When to have the online-security talk with your kids

When to have the online-security talk with your kids

Children's digital lives are increasingly intertwined with gaming, social media, and online learning. This provides unprecedented access to information and opportunities, but also exposes them to risks like harmful content, scams, cyberbullying, and

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:39 AM
Secure your Microsoft account so it’s hard to get into

Secure your Microsoft account so it’s hard to get into

This updated article (originally published April 17, 2017) explains how to secure your Microsoft account, crucial given its connection to various Microsoft services and the sensitive data it holds. Protecting your account doesn't require expert know

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:38 AM
How to find the best apps—and avoid the duds

How to find the best apps—and avoid the duds

To make your life as convenient and efficient as possible, you should install the most fun and useful apps on your phone. But, facing millions of app store lists, it’s easy to waste time on meaningless and even dangerous programs. How to distinguish between excellent applications and inferior applications? Here are some tips for improving your application search skills. Seek help from Apple or Google The tech giant behind iOS and Android devices hopes to help you find the best apps. In fact, they have designed their digital stores around this principle. When Apple released iOS 11, they redesigned the iOS App Store, making visual improvements that make it easier for you to find the best app. Open the Ap on your phone

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:37 AM
How to ignore people on social media without blocking or unfollowing them

How to ignore people on social media without blocking or unfollowing them

This article has been updated. Originally published on May 30, 2018. Sure, you love your friends and family – but that doesn’t mean you need to hear everything they post on social media. Just a few overly talkative contacts can take up all your attention on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Fortunately, these three social networks, as well as instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, all offer tools to mute certain contacts — or at least reduce the number of posts you see. They won't know you're ignoring their latest updates, but your social flow will feel much quieter. How to mute others on Instagram Instagram provides

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:36 AM
How to stop apps from automatically launching when you start your computer

How to stop apps from automatically launching when you start your computer

Many applications automatically launch when your Windows or macOS computer starts, potentially slowing down your system. This guide shows you how to regain control and manage these startup programs. While some background apps are necessary (like clo

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:35 AM
9 ways to get the most out of Prime Video

9 ways to get the most out of Prime Video

Unlock the Hidden Gems of Amazon Prime Video: Nine Essential Tips and Tricks! Amazon Prime Video offers a vast library of movies and TV shows, but its full potential often remains undiscovered. This guide reveals nine essential tips and tricks to en

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:29 AM
How to get a lost phone back to its owner

How to get a lost phone back to its owner

This story has been updated. It was originally published on January 26, 2018. If you have ever lost your smartphone, you will know how difficult it is to retrieve your lost device. So when you find an unattended device, you should return it as soon as possible. However, most people lock their phone screen for security reasons, so you can’t simply launch the Contacts app and start calling the owner’s family and friends. Unless they print their name and address in big letters on the back of the device, you have to rely on other ways to retrieve your lost phone. Here are some tips we came up with, including some from this Reddit topic. Check the surrounding area Put on your detective cap and check the area around you found your phone.

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:28 AM
How to customize (or replace) the Windows Start menu

How to customize (or replace) the Windows Start menu

The Windows Start menu: Your gateway to apps, files, and more. Mastering its customization unlocks significant productivity gains. This guide explores both built-in and third-party options for personalizing your Start menu experience. Personalizing

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:27 AM
Run Windows on your Mac and get the best of both worlds

Run Windows on your Mac and get the best of both worlds

Need to run Windows applications on your Mac? This guide explores your options, weighing the pros and cons to help you choose the best approach. The ideal method depends on your budget, how frequently you'll use Windows, and your Mac's processor. R

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:25 AM
Make a Memoji that actually looks like you

Make a Memoji that actually looks like you

iOS 13 has launched Memoji stickers – you can customize your cartoon avatar to your preferences and select preset emojis. You can use the animal (or Animoji) default settings, but it will be more fun to make a Memoji that looks like yours instead of some plain graffiti. You can also use Memoji outside of iOS environments and in other applications such as Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This means you can express your love to all your friends in a very personal and accurate way. Memoji Basics To create Memoji, open iMessag

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:24 AM
How to create burner email accounts with iOS 15

How to create burner email accounts with iOS 15

Tired of providing fake email addresses for every app and online community? Apple's Hide My Email feature allows you to easily create unlimited temporary mailboxes! Providing that you use "Login with Apple" or paid iCloud storage. iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 launch an enhanced Hide My Email feature that allows you to create countless temporary mailboxes, all forwarded to your iCloud inbox. This means that the app won't get your personal email address, but you can still see the emails they send to you and you can deactivate any single temporary email at any time. It is worth noting that the hidden email address function is from iOS 13's "Usage"

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:21 AM
How to use Little Snitch Mini to see which Mac apps are connected to the internet

How to use Little Snitch Mini to see which Mac apps are connected to the internet

Discover Little Snitch Mini: Your Mac's Network Activity Monitor Ever wonder what your Mac apps are doing online? Little Snitch Mini, a free application, provides a clear and concise overview of your Mac's internet connections. This handy tool insta

Feb 25, 2025 am 08:20 AM
How to ditch your Android for an iPhone—and take your files with you

How to ditch your Android for an iPhone—and take your files with you

Switching from an Android phone to an iPhone is crucial. Data transfer from Android to iOS (or reverse) is particularly complicated. If you are an Android user and ready to buy your first iPhone, you can still retain your apps and data. It just takes a few more steps. Here is how to transfer your emails, contacts, calendars, movies, music and everything else you want to put on your new phone. Are you planning to continue using Google or Microsoft apps? Your data transfer process depends on whether you plan to start using Apple's apps or stick to Google and Microsoft services you already rely on. If you want to

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