#tech-tips — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #tech-tips, aggregated by home.social.
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Stop the Apple Music app from launching
https://lowtechguys.com/musicdecoy/
#HackerNews #AppleMusic #StopApp #MusicDecoy #TechTips #LowTechGuys
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Stop the Apple Music app from launching
https://lowtechguys.com/musicdecoy/
#HackerNews #AppleMusic #StopApp #MusicDecoy #TechTips #LowTechGuys
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CW: Human+AI
Google just patched 429 vulnerabilities in a single update. It is the largest security release for Chrome ever. If you have a moment you should Update Google Chrome to version 149 to stay safe. It is interesting how they are using AI now to find these hidden bugs. More details on how to secure your browser here: https://gwizit.com/go/AB8x56C.
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If you want a more efficient way to manage your feed, check out the Mastodon Deck interface. It provides a powerful, multi-column layout similar to popular social media dashboards, making it much easier to track interactions, lists, and hashtags in real-time.
You can dive into the setup and start customizing your workspace here: https://mastodon.social/deck/getting-started.
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Come Diventare un Esperto nella Gestione delle Operazioni IT Come Diventare un Esperto nella Gestione delle Operazioni IT 🚀 Stai lottando a gestire le operazioni IT? Scopri i segreti di un manager IT competente! 💡 Con il mio ebook, imparerai a ottimizzare le performance del tuo sito e a migliorare l'esperienza utente. Curioso? 📈 #ITManagement #SEO #TechTips https://favgate.com/products/supervisionare-le-operazioni-it-come-un-manager-it-competente-hesham-nebr 🤔 Vuoi diventare un esperto nella ...
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⚠️ Your cable might be trying to tell you something.
Not all cable issues are visible from the outside. A USB-C cable can look perfectly fine while charging slower, causing transfer issues or generating more heat than usual.
Here are 3 signs it might be time to take a closer look:
1️⃣ Charging feels slower than before
2️⃣ Data transfers keep failing or disconnecting
3️⃣ The cable gets unusually hot during useThe good news? You don't have to guess.
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- SafeSearch en Google: Descubre por qué y cómo quitar el filtro 🔥
- #DesactivaSafeSearch
#ControlDeContenido
#GoogleSinFiltros - #Tutoriales - #BrowserTips #EvergreenContent #TechTips
- ¿Quieres explorar todo el contenido de Google sin filtros? 🚫🔍 Descubre en 5 pasos sencillos cómo desactivar SafeSearch e...
https://mastertrend.info/safesearch-en-google/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastertrend_social_2025&utm_content=safesearch-en-google&utm_id=45385&fsp_sid=45385 -
CW: Human+AI
Ever wondered why Google keeps two separate navigation apps? The Waze vs Google Maps debate is about choosing a personality. Google Maps is great for predictable road trips. Waze is a community driven tool for beating traffic. Both have a place in your toolkit. Read the full comparison here: https://gwizit.com/go/KC8p144
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Restoring old computers to their former glory and showing how they can be repurposed for entertainment and productivity. Featuring Sweet Home 3D, a free open-source home design tool.
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Restoring old computers to their former glory and showing how they can be repurposed for entertainment and productivity. Featuring Sweet Home 3D, a free open-source home design tool.
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Solving the staple problem with these game-changing staples. No more metal staples needed!
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Solving the staple problem with these game-changing staples. No more metal staples needed!
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PSA: Apple Freeform is an infinite canvas app already sitting on your device — free, no subscription, no download needed.
Great for brainstorming, visual thinking, and organizing ideas in a more spatial way.
https://youtu.be/1AM5Fgb-qjA?si=SJPYktEhpdOGgArE
What's an underrated built-in tool you'd recommend? 🙌
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PSA: Apple Freeform is an infinite canvas app already sitting on your device — free, no subscription, no download needed.
Great for brainstorming, visual thinking, and organizing ideas in a more spatial way.
https://youtu.be/1AM5Fgb-qjA?si=SJPYktEhpdOGgArE
What's an underrated built-in tool you'd recommend? 🙌
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💻 #TechTips & #Advice from @privacyguides
“Rights exist so that you do not have to argue every time for the legitimacy of your everyday freedoms. Without an explicit right to your opacity, the rights you do already have can be called into question. https://ww...”
https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides/116694321191569257
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💻 #TechTips & #Advice from @privacyguides
“Rights exist so that you do not have to argue every time for the legitimacy of your everyday freedoms. Without an explicit right to your opacity, the rights you do already have can be called into question. https://ww...”
https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides/116694321191569257
🤖 via RSS feed. Not an endorsement.
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🎩🤡 Breaking news: someone discovered USB drives aren’t magic! If you ever wanted to know how to make your live Linux USB slightly less useless, here’s a guide that explains it all with the excitement of watching paint dry. Apparently, it involves partition tables and the magical incantation of "dd" – who knew? 🙄🔧
https://sigwait.org/~alex/blog/2026/05/28/smdBC8.html #USBdrives #LinuxGuide #dd #Command #TechTips #PartitionTables #HackerNews #ngated -
🎩🤡 Breaking news: someone discovered USB drives aren’t magic! If you ever wanted to know how to make your live Linux USB slightly less useless, here’s a guide that explains it all with the excitement of watching paint dry. Apparently, it involves partition tables and the magical incantation of "dd" – who knew? 🙄🔧
https://sigwait.org/~alex/blog/2026/05/28/smdBC8.html #USBdrives #LinuxGuide #dd #Command #TechTips #PartitionTables #HackerNews #ngated -
CW: Human+AI
I still use the classic Android navigation buttons instead of gestures. There is something about the speed of double tapping the square icon to switch between apps that feels more efficient for my workflow. You can even add custom buttons for screenshots or accessibility tools. Here is a guide on how to do it: https://gwizit.com/go/71EpwvC
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A slow laptop doesn't always mean you need new hardware.
Many performance issues come from startup apps, storage clutter, visual effects, power settings, and overheating. I put together 5 practical ways to speed up your laptop without spending money on upgrades.
Read here:
https://techputs.com/speed-up-slow-laptop/#Tech #Windows11 #Laptop #Linux #Productivity #TechTips #technology
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A slow laptop doesn't always mean you need new hardware.
Many performance issues come from startup apps, storage clutter, visual effects, power settings, and overheating. I put together 5 practical ways to speed up your laptop without spending money on upgrades.
Read here:
https://techputs.com/speed-up-slow-laptop/#Tech #Windows11 #Laptop #Linux #Productivity #TechTips #technology
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💡 What is an IP Address?
Every device connected to the internet has one. It shows:
✅ Your approximate location
✅ Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
✅ IPv4 or IPv6 type
Find yours instantly →
toolkitspro.online
#IPAddress #IPLookup #NetworkTools #CyberSecurity #WhatIsMyIP #FreeTool #TechTips -
The Perpetual Plug: Overnight Charging's Quiet Assault on Your Device's Vitality
Leaving your phone plugged in all night can damage its battery faster. Learn why and what to do.
#PhoneBattery, #ChargingTips, #BatteryHealth, #TechTips, #Smartphone
https://newsletter.tf/overnight-phone-charging-harms-battery-life/
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Leaving your phone plugged in overnight can make its battery wear out faster. This is because the battery stays at a high charge level for too long, which is bad for its health.
#PhoneBattery, #ChargingTips, #BatteryHealth, #TechTips, #Smartphone
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Windows 11’s Voice Access lets you open apps, write emails, and scroll documents using natural voice commands (even offline). Bonus: it works great with multiple monitors.
Turn it on: Settings → Accessibility → Speech → Voice Access
Less clicking. More control. #Windows11 #Accessibility #Productivity #TechTips
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The Ladybird browser aims to change the web browsing landscape with its open-source approach and new rendering engine. Coming soon to macOS and Linux.
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The Ladybird browser aims to change the web browsing landscape with its open-source approach and new rendering engine. Coming soon to macOS and Linux.
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On my blog: Text Filters for Jekyll https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2026/06/03/jekyll-text-filters.html
Following a mostly clear path with one wild twist.
#programming #techTips -
On my blog: Text Filters for Jekyll https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2026/06/03/jekyll-text-filters.html
Following a mostly clear path with one wild twist.
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Use your Nvidia GPU's VRAM as swap space on Linux
https://github.com/c0dejedi/nbd-vram
#HackerNews #NvidiaGPU #VRAM #LinuxSwap #GPUComputing #TechTips #OpenSource
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Use your Nvidia GPU's VRAM as swap space on Linux
https://github.com/c0dejedi/nbd-vram
#HackerNews #NvidiaGPU #VRAM #LinuxSwap #GPUComputing #TechTips #OpenSource
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A result type for C++
I wrote my own version of the very useful ‘result type’ pattern for C++.
https://lzon.ca/posts/tips/cpp-result-type/#IndieWeb #PersonalWeb #Blog #TechTips #Programming #Cpp #CPlusPlus
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A result type for C++
I wrote my own version of the very useful ‘result type’ pattern for C++.
https://lzon.ca/posts/tips/cpp-result-type/#IndieWeb #PersonalWeb #Blog #TechTips #Programming #Cpp #CPlusPlus
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💻 #TechTips & #Advice from @privacyguides
“🚨 This Week In Privacy #55 will be live in 30 minutes, we'll be talking about GrapheneOS' new accessibility feature and covering the latest privacy & security news. Join us live and chat with the community! 😊 https...”
https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides/116659756265860115
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I created a tool to automate video descriptions and titles using ChatGPT. Now I can save time for family.
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Did you know Microsoft Word can transcribe a conversation and separate the speakers for you? In this quick tech tip, I show where to find the Transcribe tool in Word, how to upload audio, and how it adds speakers and timestamps directly into your document.
There are open-source options too, but for a quick and easy transcription tool, Word is surprisingly handy.
Subscribe for more practical #techtips
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Why Ctrl+V won't paste images in Claude Code on WSL, with a fix
https://rajveerbachkaniwala.com/blog/2026/05/24/on-the-difficulty-of-pasting-a-picture/
#HackerNews #CtrlV #WSL #ClaudeCode #ImageFix #TechTips #CodingProblems
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A Comma and a Question Mark, Redux: Quick Terminal Helpers Using Pi
https://z3ugma.github.io/2026/05/25/a-comma-and-a-question-mark/
#HackerNews #Comma #QuestionMark #TerminalHelpers #RaspberryPi #TechTips
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💻 #TechTips & #Advice from @privacyguides
“Privacy Guides is building a database of Android app signing certificate hashes to help make it easier to verify app integrity. 🤖 We need your help! 🫵 We need you to submit any apps you have installed on your phone...”
https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides/116637692126739185
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💻 #TechTips & #Advice from @privacyguides
“🚨 This Week In Privacy #54 will be live in 30 minutes, we'll be talking about Google's new creepy AI glasses 😱 👓 and covering the latest privacy & security news. Come say hi and chat with us live! 😊 https:// str...”
https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides/116620119615531563
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Instagram's new Instants feature is showing up in DMs, displaying unedited 24-hour updates 📱 from friends and family. Some users are finding it more distracting than helpful, especially when accidentally opening them in the inbox. The good news? There's a way to disable it ✨ Read the article to find out how.
https://true-tech.net/how-to-turn-off-instagram-instants-guide/
#Instagram #InstagramInstants #SocialMedia #TechTips #InstagramFeatures
https://true-tech.net/how-to-turn-off-instagram-instants-guide/
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💻 #TechTips & #Advice from @privacyguides
“🚨 This Week In Privacy #53 will be live in 30 minutes, we'll discuss Android 17 bringing some great privacy & security improvements and the latest in privacy & security news. Come say hi and chat with us live! 😊 ht...”
https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides/116580484030249349
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Send SMS text messages over the web using Google Messages.
Head over to: https://messages.google.com
- click "Try messages for web"
- follow the prompts (login to your gmail account) and pair your phone.