Quick Keyboard Tips - Select a word to highlight, by double-clicking on it. - Highlight a whole paragraph by triple-clicking on it.

Urgent iPhone update: iOS 16.1.1. Apple has issued an emergency alert to every iPhone owner – check your mobile now for the latest update which includes bug fixes and security updates. The security fixes are designed to stop hackers from taking control of your iPhone.

Quick Tip - Clear your browser cache in seconds. Quickly clear your cache by pressing “Control,” plus “Shift,” plus “R.” This will also refresh your page.

Quick Tip - Open the tab you accidentally closed! To reopen a tab, press “Control” (or “Command” on Mac), plus “Shift,” plus “T,”

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Quick Tip - Use a Post-it Keyboards are magnets for dirt and grime, especially if you eat at your desk. Clean your keyboard with the sticky side of a post-it note. Run it through each row of your keys. If dust piles up the corners, use a pair of tweezers

IT Quick Tip - Set a departure time! Google Maps lets you set a departure time or an arrival time. By setting a departure time, you will get an estimate of when you should arrive for an appointment. Open Google Maps and fill in your location and destination.

Quick Tip - Windows 11 and Notepad Notepad now allows you to have multiple text files open in the same window. Clicking on the different tabs changes the open document. A plus (+) button offers the option to create a new tab.

iPhone Tip - Charge Your Battery Faster The quickest way to charge your phone battery is to put it in Airplane Mode. Airplane Mode turns off many of the features of the phone, including cellular and Wi-Fi networking, so there is less for the battery to do and it charges faster.

Keystroke Biometrics Can Track You! Your unique typing style, consisting of rhythm, speed, and pattern can identify you even when you are anonymous, due to the use of keystroke biometrics and used for tracking purposes by marketing companies. Beware of your digital footprint.

Beware: A phishing email targeting Twitter to X rebranding. Twitter’s rebrand to the letter X is creating an opportunity for cybercriminals, who are sending phishing emails apparently coming from an x.com address with a hyperlink. Be careful!

Quick Tip - Windows 11 Start Menu - Folder Shortcuts The Start Menu is a placeholder for different types of shortcuts, including folders. Go to Settings > Personalization > Start > Folders. Select different folder items via the toggle key, eg "Settings" "Documents" etc and view.

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Quick Tip - Selectively reboot Windows There are times when restarting your computer can help. If a printer stops working, or a network connection to a user PC is down, a restart could prevent a support call. It may not always solve the problem, but it's worth a try.

Should I use an AirTag on my pet's collar? If you are considering putting an AirTag on your dog or cat's collar, be aware that AirTags are not real-time trackers. They rely on other Apple devices for location updates, which may not be ideal for tracking moving targets like pets.

Spam Alert - fraudsters pose as loved ones to steal money People are contacted by fraudsters claiming to be members of their family, who say they have lost their mobile & access to online banking. Do not react without verbal confirmation.

iPhone Tip - Charge Your Battery Faster The quickest way to charge your phone battery is to put it in Airplane Mode. Airplane Mode turns off many of the features, including cellular and Wi-Fi networking, so there is less for the battery to do and it charges faster.

Quick Tip - drop a pin in Google Maps - Open the Google Maps app. - Find the location where you want to drop the pin and zoom in so that you can see it clearly. - Tap and hold the spot where you want the pin and hold until a pin appears under your finger. - Success

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Quick Tip - Open the tab you accidentally closed! To reopen a tab in your browser, press "Ctrl" (or Command" on a Mac) plus the "Shift" and "T" keys at the same time.