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Domain tricks

Search for a domain name across multiple TLDs and how much they cost via iwantmyname.com.

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The best background music to work

The best background music to work to with minimal disruption is video game soundtracks.

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To quickly change the case

To quickly change the case (upper vs. lower) of text in Microsoft Word, highlight the phrase, then hit Shift + F3. Changes cycle through all lowercase

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Find yourself in a hotel without your charger?

Find yourself in a hotel without your charger? Check the TV for a USB plugin.

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Hanging a picture but don’t have a level?

Well, your iPhone can help. Open Measure app, tap Level and lay your phone flat against the surface to achieve a well-balanced hang.

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Want to play Tetris on Mac?

On Terminal, type Emacs then press Enter. Press Esc + X, type Tetris and Enter. Use the arrow keys to move and rotate your Tetris blocks.

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Get quick summaries of articles

To get quick summaries of articles online, get and use the Chrome extension TLDR. The plugin shows you the gist of the article so you can figure out

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perfect music for test

The Bohemian Rhapsody is the perfect music piece to test headphones and speakers to because of the range of highs and lows.

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Want a quick way to unfreeze a frozen phone?

Want a quick way to unfreeze a frozen phone? Plug it into its charger.

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To find the solution

To find the solution to one of your many computer troubleshooting issues, add “Solved” to sift through the results.

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Get quick summaries of articles online

To get quick summaries of articles online, get and use the Chrome extension TLDR. The plugin shows you the gist of the article so you can figure out

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YouTube video into a GIF?

Want a quick way to turn part of a YouTube video into a GIF? Add “GIF” after “www.” and before “youtube” in the URL of the video .

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How to scroll back up

Hitting the Spacebar scrolls down a web page; hitting the Spacebar + Shift lets you scroll back up.

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Use SelfControl to block social network

Use SelfControl to block social network sites for a period of time. Cool app, ironic name

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Re-open an accidentally closed browser

To re-open an accidentally closed browser tab, use Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + T.

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Clear Browsing Data

In Chrome, click Cmd / Ctrl + Shift + Del to quickly access the “Clear Browsing Data” Window.

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Attach bread clips to each cable??

Attach bread clips to each cable or power cord, then label the clips with a pen or marker to reflect which cable is which.

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For an equal split of sound of your tunes

For an equal split of sound of your tunes when sharing your headphones with a friend, turn on the Mono audio option on your phone.

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Get a tough-to-crack password

To get a tough-to-crack password, use non-English characters on your keyboard

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To find sample tests for a looming exam

To find sample tests for a looming exam, search “site:edu [subject] exam”.

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