🚀 1. Use Your Phone as a Scanner
No need for a bulky scanner! Use Google Drive (Android) or Notes App (iPhone) to scan documents instantly.
How To Scan a document in Notes
- Open Notes and select a note or create a new one.
- Tap the Attachment button, then tap Scan DocumentsScan Documents .
- Place your document in view of the camera.
- If your device is in Auto mode, your document will automatically scan. If you need to manually capture a scan, tap the Shutter buttonShutter button or press one of the Volume buttons. Then drag the corners to adjust the scan to fit the page, then tap Keep Scan.
- Tap Save or add additional scans to the document.
🖥 2. Turn Any Tab into a PDF
On Chrome, press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac) and choose Save as PDF to quickly save any webpage.
🔋 3. Boost Battery Life in a Pinch
Switch to Airplane Mode when charging to speed it up or use Low Power Mode to extend battery life.
📧 4. Unsend Emails on Gmail
Enable Undo Send in Gmail Settings to retract embarrassing emails within 5-30 seconds after sending.
💾 5. Recover Closed Tabs Instantly
Accidentally closed a browser tab? Just press Ctrl + Shift + T (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + T (Mac) to bring it back.
🎙 6. Use Your Phone as a Remote
Lost your remote? Download your TV brand’s app or use Google Home (Android) / Apple TV Remote (iPhone) to control your TV.
📶 7. Find the Best Wi-Fi Signal
Move your phone around while checking Wi-Fi strength in Settings > Wi-Fi—stronger bars mean a better connection!
🔎 8. Google Smart Search Tricks
Use “site:example.com [keyword]” to search within a website or “filetype:pdf [keyword]” to find PDFs directly.
🗂 9. Organize Your Desktop with Folders
Use Fences (Windows) or Stacks (Mac) to auto-sort desktop clutter and stay productive.
🌙 10. Enable Dark Mode Everywhere
Reduce eye strain and save battery by switching apps and your phone to Dark Mode in settings.
💡 11. Use Voice Commands to Find Your Phone
Lost your phone? Say “Hey Google, where’s my phone?” (Android) or use Find My iPhone with Siri.
🔊 12. Amplify Your Phone Speaker
Put your phone in a bowl or a cup to boost sound when you don’t have a speaker nearby.
📆 13. Automate Your Life with Shortcuts
Use iPhone Shortcuts or Google Assistant Routines to automate daily tasks like texting, reminders, or smart home actions.
🖥 14. Instantly Mute Yourself on Zoom
On Zoom calls, press Spacebar to temporarily unmute yourself when needed. Works great for quick replies!
Stay smart, stay secure, and enjoy these tech life hacks!
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