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January 28, 2023

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Meeting schedule packed? Use these Google Calendar tricks for easier planning

Meeting schedule packed? Use these Google Calendar tricks for easier planning

Between work, kids and trying to have a social life, things can be chaotic sometimes. Why not get a handle on things by organizing life with Google Calendar? Here are some tricks you can use to be more productive and organized.

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Ever wonder how much of your internet bandwidth certain processes take? Here’s how to see what’s eating up your connection.

  • On a Windows PC: Open the Task Manager by hitting Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Click on the Network column to sort by network usage.

  • On a Mac: Type "Activity Monitor" into Spotlight. Click the Network tab.

A big download or a resource-hogging program can slow your productivity, but so can someone stealing your internet connection. Here’s how to see if someone is mooching your internet.

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Need some extra cash? 15 jobs you can do from home

Need some extra cash? 15 jobs you can do from home

The economy has changed since the start of the pandemic. Not only are higher prices everywhere, but how people work is much different. The rise of remote jobs is a remarkable new phenomenon. If you're interested in remote work, here's a list of 15 jobs you might want to check out.

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Protect your most important data the right way

Protect your most important data the right way

You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account.

IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.

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Automakers like BMW, GM, and Mercedes charge monthly fees for faster speeds, heated seats and more

Today's cars are computers on wheels. And like a computer, there are paid upgrades to add more features and services. One automaker charges a monthly fee that lets you use a key fob to lock and unlock your car. In this column, I shine a light on what the big automakers are charging for add-ons.

Steps to convert your old VHS tapes to digital

I have a great gift idea: Digitize some of your old home movies. You can share copies with far-away family members or watch the footage during a get-together. It's not hard, either, with the right equipment. And if you're not up for DIY, I have a simple solution.

 

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Controlling lightning using lasers

Controlling lightning using lasers

Humans have been using lightning rods to protect buildings and people from the devastating power of lightning for hundreds of years. But we still can't defend things like airplanes and boats. Scientists are now trying a new technology to guide lightning to a safe place — and even to trigger lighting at will.

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