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# Q-tip

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There's a simple rule that can help you improve your photos
The rule of thirds exists for a good reason.
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Jun 15th 2016, 8:00 PM
You should take down this smartphone code when you get the chance
If your phone is stolen, then it will certainly come in handy.
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Jun 9th 2016, 8:00 PM
Screen glare is always a problem, but there are ways to reduce it
Brighter days can make it harder to see what is on your phone, but it’s not too difficult to change.
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Jun 7th 2016, 8:00 PM
There's a way to set a sleep timer for your music apps
Handy for those who like to doze off to a soundtrack.
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May 30th 2016, 8:00 PM
Stop closing down your apps, it only makes things worse
If you’ve been doing it because you think it’s good for your battery life or phone, you’re going to be disappointed.
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May 19th 2016, 7:30 PM
There's a way to make your iPhone read text out to you
Sometimes it’s handy to hear what’s on screen instead of reading it.
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May 2nd 2016, 8:30 AM
Your iPhone's photos app has a search feature that you may have overlooked
In fairness, it’s rather easy to miss.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 8:00 PM
There's a way to keep your Android screen always on while charging
Without having to change any display options.
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Apr 11th 2016, 8:30 PM
This is how you can figure out who rejected you on Facebook
It’s painful but if you really want to know, you can.
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Mar 17th 2016, 8:00 PM
In case you're still wondering, closing apps does not speed up your iPhone
And Apple has pretty much confirmed it to be the case.
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Mar 10th 2016, 4:59 PM
Facebook profile videos are now available so here's how to make one
New year, new you (in your profile).
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Jan 3rd 2016, 7:45 PM
WhatsApp taking up too much space? You should clear your chats
Multimedia messages can fill up your storage very quickly but there is a way to clear them entirely.
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Nov 29th 2015, 6:00 PM
Staying in this Monday? It's a good time to check your Facebook privacy settings
All public posts are now searchable, and that could mean some old (and potentially embarrassing) posts could surface.
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Oct 26th 2015, 11:26 AM
This is how you check what plugins are running on your browser
If one is having a negative effect your browsing experience, then it’s worth looking at what’s causing it.
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Sep 27th 2015, 5:30 PM
Here's how to get rid of those annoying startup programs on your PC
Do you really need Skype starting up every time you turn on your computer?
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Sep 26th 2015, 7:00 PM
There's a handy way to mute any calls you get on your iPhone
And you might not even have noticed it before.
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Sep 26th 2015, 10:00 AM
You can create a special ebook based on your favourite Wikipedia articles
Should you have a long journey ahead and need to pass the time.
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Sep 24th 2015, 7:00 PM
Here's a way to use autocorrect that you might not have considered before
Cause it’s a pain to type out long terms like your email repeatedly.
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Sep 18th 2015, 7:00 PM
Why tab is probably the most underrated key on your keyboard
It just a matter of knowing when to use it.
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Sep 15th 2015, 3:00 PM
Internet ads bothering you? Then Google's latest change will make you happy
And it’s part of a wider trend relating to one of the web’s older formats.
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Aug 28th 2015, 10:47 AM
Getting tired of Facebook's autoplay videos? Here's how to switch them off
Your data bill (and sanity) will thank you for it.
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Aug 15th 2015, 5:30 PM
If Chrome is running slowly, here's how to find the problem causing it
Handy if it’s a reoccurring problem.
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Aug 14th 2015, 7:30 PM
One of Gmail's best experimental features has been made official
Undo send had been an experimental feature since 2009, but now is as good a time as any to activate it.
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Jun 23rd 2015, 7:30 PM
Using your devices at night? Here's how you can reduce the strain on your eyes
Alternatively, you could just not look at your phone in bed, but you’re not going to do that, are you?
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Jun 1st 2015, 9:00 PM
Going abroad? Here's why you should get a local SIM
In certain cases, it can save you money.
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Jun 1st 2015, 5:30 PM
There's a hidden 'low light' mode buried deep in your iPhone's settings
And it’s easy to activate (once you know how).
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May 26th 2015, 8:30 PM
How to stop people from knowing you've read a message
“Yeah, I didn’t get a chance to read it. Seriously”
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May 2nd 2015, 6:00 PM
Phone running out of space? There's an easy way of checking what to remove
You (likely) have a free day so why not free up some space on your smartphone.
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Apr 6th 2015, 9:30 AM
Autoplay video on YouTube bothering you? You can disable it
And it’s rather easy to do.
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Mar 26th 2015, 8:30 PM
Want to separate work and play on your browser? Set up different profiles
Handy if you want to keep certain information separate from each other.
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Mar 19th 2015, 7:30 PM
Before you head out tonight, take a moment to improve your phone's security
If you end up losing it, you want to make sure you’ve taken some precautions.
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Mar 17th 2015, 7:30 PM
Here's how you can see what Google knows about you
And get an overview of all the google services you use on a day-to-day basis.
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Mar 13th 2015, 11:35 AM
This is how you can undo that embarrassing email you sent*
*provided you do some advance preparation.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 7:30 PM
Accidentally deleted photos on your iPhone? You can recover them
It’s easy to do, they’re just hidden away.
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Feb 26th 2015, 7:30 PM
Here's how you can turn off location tracking on your phone
If you find the idea of geolocation a little bit creepy.
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Feb 24th 2015, 7:30 PM