life hacks
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Bypassing paywalls: Simple and legal using an open source tool
BibBot helps you get around paywalls on news sites. The whole thing is as simple as it is legal - provided you are a member of a library.
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Gmail inbox full? This is how you clean up your Gmail inbox
Gmail inbox is full to the brim? time to clean it up. We show you different strategies for less mail chaos.
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Spotify: Do not use playlists for music recommendations
Spotify playlists are an important cornerstone for music recommendations. With a new function you can prevent unnecessary recommendations.
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Set up a digital legacy for the Apple account
Manage your digital legacy in the Apple account today! We'll show you how to set up the digital legacy for your Apple ID.
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Savings tip: Use Payback and DeutschlandCard more efficiently with the ECM
Payback not worth it? That's right - at least without vouchers. But an app makes it much easier to save with the discount systems.
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Google Maps: Send routes and locations from your PC to your smartphone
A little tip for fans of Google Maps that is easy to overlook: you can plan places and routes on your PC and then send them to your smartphone.
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Netflix: Clean out the next watch list
From our Signs and Wonders series: Netflix FINALLY allows you to clean out the next watch list. We show you how to do it.
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Looking at your smartphone less? Grayscale help!
Looking at your smartphone less? No problem if you know how to trick the monkey in your own brain!
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Amazon: Show all orders as a table
Amazon saves all orders, but searching through them is annoying. A handy browser extension puts an end to that!
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Turn off Xbox Series X/S completely and save power
Xbox Series X and S consume a lot of power in standby mode. Just shut down the consoles properly.
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One multi boot stick for everything - very simple
How about if you could easily create a boot stick with different operating systems? No problem with Ventoy!
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Instructions: Create a digital vaccination certificate
Fully vaccinated? You can now prove this not only with the vaccination card, but also via smartphone app.
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Corona vaccination: This is how you report the side effects
Did you have side effects after your corona vaccination or did you feel great? In both cases you should report the results.
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Register your car online: That's how it works!
Registering a mobile home, trailer, motorcycle or car online is no longer a problem. However, it is not easy to find your way around this bureaucratic process. We bring light into...
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Instructions: Unlock iPhone via Apple Watch – even with a mask
You want to unlock your iPhone with Face ID, but the stupid mask won't let you? The Apple Watch is your salvation!
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April Fool's Day 2021: Use the super-fast dark web with the Facebook app
You can now use the Darknet with the Facebook app on your smartphone. This is super easy and much faster than access via the Tor browser.
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Instructions: Delete Instagram account
Instagram is becoming increasingly uninteresting. Time to leave the platform. Luckily, deleting Instagram account is a piece of cake.
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Windows, Linux or MacOS: Which operating system is better?
Windows, MacOS or Linux? The decision is not always easy, as each desktop operating system has its advantages and disadvantages. But which operating system is the best?
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Change weird music sorting in CarPlay
If the sorting in CarPlay isn't correct, you'll have to correct it on your iPhone. This is how albums, songs and playlists are displayed correctly.
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Install Windows 10 on M1 Mac with Apple Silicon
Windows 10 on M1 Mac? Yes, you can: With a little trick, you can install Windows on ARM Macs as usual – and use it without any problems.
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Migrate from WhatsApp to Signal
It's time to ditch WhatsApp. However, moving content from WhatsApp to Signal is not a problem. We show how to do it.
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iPhone privacy: Apps only reveal approximate location
From iOS 14 you can prohibit apps from determining your exact location. You can find out here what it is all about and what you get out of it.
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Instructions: Transfer Audible Audiobooks to Apple Watch
You can easily transfer your audio books from Audible to the Apple Watch. We show you how to do it!
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What to look out for when buying LED bulbs
Buying LED bulbs is not always easy. We will explain the technology to you and tell you what you should pay attention to.
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Which corona measures are actually in effect at the moment? An app tells you!
In its latest update, the NINA warning app breaks down the applicable corona rules in your locations. We present the practical innovation.
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Nintendo Switch: Zoom in on in-game text
If the text appears too small on the Nintendo Switch, just zoom in! We'll show you how to activate the magnifying glass on the switch.
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Build a smart changing light with Philips Hue
Changing light with Smart Home components built quickly and easily - without complex electrical installation and with adaptive behavior.
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Amazon Prime Day: These deals are always worth it (plus matching tutos)
On Prime Day 2020, Amazon is selling tens of thousands of products cheaper. A small assessment of which technology things you can really save on.
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Amazon Prime Day shopping without a Prime subscription
You can use Prime Day without taking out a permanent Prime subscription. This is made possible by a trial subscription or shared subscription. We show you how to do it.
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Amazon Business: Manage VAT invoices
VAT invoices are important in accounting. Amazon Business makes invoice management much easier.
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Apple Watch: Adjust training targets on watchOS 7
The Apple Watch motivates you to exercise and reminds you to get up regularly. With the update to watchOS 7, you can be more specific about how this happens.
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Amazon Business Prime Duo: Prime solution for solo entrepreneurs
With Prime Business Duo, self-employed people can save when using Amazon Prime. You can find out how it works and why it's worth it here.
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Amazingly simple: Build your own USB input devices
How about a special keyboard for your favorite game? A controller for video editing? Or the media center? It's easy with Arduino!
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Instructions: Access the Internet without WiFi – at home and on the go
On the way to the Internet with a notebook or tablet? No problem with the tethering function of modern smartphones. We show how to do it.
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Project Tutobar: Freely assignable button bar for Windows 1/3 (hardware)
A small Arduino project, also for beginners: A bar with switches to trigger actions under Windows. Also ideal for games!
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Instructions: Unlock Mac with Apple Watch
Do you have an Apple Watch and a Mac? Then you can save yourself the input of passwords. We show you how to log in to macOS via the clock.
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Twitter tuning: Unfollow all superfluous users
Over the years, your Twitter timeline has become increasingly cluttered. We'll show you how to quickly delete unused subscriptions - by mass unfollowing!
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Lost or stolen iPhone? You must do this!
When the iPhone is gone, it's downright annoying. We'll show you how to find it and notify potential finders and thieves.
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MacBook battery not charging fully anymore? The reason and the solution!
Is your MacBook not fully charging anymore? Don't worry, it's not broken! Behind this is a new function of macOS, which you can also switch off.
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Instructions: Delete a Facebook group
Facebook groups are popular. But you should delete dead files. We show how you can remove a Facebook group.
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Sony headphones: Automatically turn active noise cancellation on and off
Good news for owners of Sony noise-cancelling headphones: you can finally control the ANC function based on your location.
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Download films and documentaries from ARD, ZDF, 3SAT, ARTE and Co
Downloading films and documentaries from ARD, ZDF, Arte and 3Sat is no problem with Mediathekviewweb. We show you how to do it.
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Macbook slow with high power consumption? Here's the solution.
If the Macbook is lame and the battery on the Apple laptop is empty quickly, there are typical causes. We'll help you find and fix them.
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Instructions: Use Do Not Disturb Mode on Android
With the please-do-not-disturb mode, you ensure peace and quiet on Android smartphones. We will show you the many practical possibilities of the function.
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Instructions: staple protective mask. Yes, staple!
Mouth and nose masks are best bought or sewn - but you can also use a stapler and an old t-shirt.
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Instructions: Protect Netflix profiles with a PIN code
Netflix finally allows you to protect your profiles with a PIN code. We show how you set up the protection and what it brings.
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Instructions: Repair rights under MacOS Catalina
The rights repair under MacOS is practical, but has now been largely deactivated by Apple. We show how you can still repair the rights under MacOS Catalina and newer.
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Instructions: Install Linux on old iPhones
Linux on the iPhone does not work? But: With a new hack, Linux can be installed on the iPhone in just a few simple steps. We show how to do it.
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Order toilet paper - at short notice, cheap, without Amazon
Away from the standard shops and brands, toilet paper is still cheap and, above all, at short notice - 16 shops are waiting for new customers!
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Bad quality on Disney+, Netflix, Amazon and Co.? That is the reason!
Are you wondering about a worse picture on Netflix, Disney+ and Co.? The streaming services reduce quality for a reason.
