Shortcuts on macOS Monterey After you first update your Mac to Monterey, you’ll see that you now have the Shortcuts app installed by default. You can find the app in Launchpad or you can open it by doing a Spotlight search. As you’ll be able to tell, the Shortcuts app on Mac works pretty much the same way it does on your iPhone. That means you can easily create new shortcuts, just as you would on your iPhone or iPad....
To help spice things up, Zoom offers an avatar feature. This turns your face into a fun 3D cartoon animal, which mirrors your head movements and facial expressions. Zoom avatars mean you can be visually represented in a meeting without showing your real face, and it’s a good way to have a laugh with others on the call. We’re going to explain how Zoom avatars work and how you can enable the feature....
If you’ve bought fresh vegetables, then they won’t need to be frozen and are ready to be washed. If you’ve thawed frozen, packaged vegetables, they won’t need to be washed. Frozen vegetables are cleaned and cut before they’re packaged. If you’re steaming multiple types of vegetables—e. g. broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and asparagus—try to cut them all so they’re roughly the same size. If you have more vegetables than can be spread in a single layer, plan to steam them in separate batches....
This handy feature is great if you only have a few tabs open, but if you have multiple tabs open at the same time muting each individual tab can be tiresome – the free Silent Site Sound Blocker extension solves this and also makes it easier to manage sites that are a nuisance. See all internet tutorials. How to stop autoplaying audio in Chrome: Get the Silent Site Sound Blocker extension First you will need to grab the free extension from the Chrome web store and add it to your Chrome browser....
Similarly, avoid talking while you are chewing. Talking with an empty mouth is not only polite, it can lessen the possibility of air gulping. You can also ask a close friend or family member to watch you eating a few times and to alert you if you are opening your mouth while chewing. If you really enjoy chewing gum, it can be hard to break this habit. When you feel like gum or candy, drink a glass of water instead....
How Do I Stop iCloud Calendar Spam and Junk? Spammers are clever, and it didn’t take them long to figure out they can send random calendar invites to iPhone users to facilitate a phishing scam or other nefarious tasks. And thus, calendar spam was born. The question now is, how do you get right of it? You may not be able to stop calendar spam entirely, but there are certainly a few strategies you can use to reduce the level of spam you receive on your calendar....
One of the most painful ways the green-eyed monster rears its head is in romantic relationships, both before and during a partnership. We may find ourselves doubting our partner’s loyalty, or coveting the attention that they give to their hobbies or friends over us, which leads to pain for both parties. Elena Zaharova, CEO and co-founder of Purpur App, a therapy game that helps partners communicate openly about sex and relationships, told Newsweek: “Jealousy is your reaction to feeling insecure and apprehensive about your partner and—what’s more important—yourself....
If you’re working indoors, open a door or window to the outdoors to avoid breathing in fumes. Wear old clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Anywhere you see a darker spot on your piece of wood should be covered up with a stain blocker. If you’re going to paint over the entire piece of wood, which isn’t required to cover the knots but can help create an even paint layer, sand the entire piece of wood as well....
If the room you’ve selected goes through drastic changes in temperature during different seasons, you should pick another location to store your art. If you are not storing art in your home, your next-best option is a storage unit. Give nearby storage companies a call and ask if they have temperature-controlled units available. If you have a local art gallery near you, you can call and ask them for recommended storage services....
When storing kale in plastic containers, line the bottom of the container with 1 paper towel before putting the kale inside, then place a second paper towel over the top of the kale before sealing the container. The back of the refrigerator is the coldest area, and the stems are the hardiest portion of the kale, so they’re less likely to become damaged from the cold. Note that the kale may become more bitter after several days, even with proper storage, so it’s still best to use it as soon as possible....
Avoid adding mixers to your alcohol, since many of these contain corrosive or perishable ingredients that can damage your flask. Beer, cider, wine coolers, and other carbonated beverages Wine and champagne Cream liqueurs, such as Baileys or Dooley’s Citrus liqueurs and other citrus-flavored beverages, such as hard lemonade Many stainless steel flasks come with their own funnels for easier filling. Flask funnels can also be purchased at most liquor stores or department stores....
Unripe mangoes are hard, sturdy, and don’t have a noticeable scent. Ripe mangoes are soft, but not so soft that they are mushy. They have a fruity, pleasant smell. Store them preferably in a paper bag to allow them to ripen. Check on your mangoes every 2 days until they are ripe. Depending on when you bought your mangoes, they can take up to 8 days to ripen. [3] X Research source...
Watch the expiration date. Make sure to use tofu before it goes bad. For best results, use a Tupperware container with a sealable lid. You can use a Ziplock bag as well, if you don’t have a Tupperware container. Pour in enough water that the tofu is just covered. For best results, use filtered water. Tap water may have contaminants that can harm tofu. Make sure to change the water daily....
Unsurprisingly, balancing full-time work with another business often leads to anxiety, stress, and ultimately burnout. If this sounds all too familiar, then here are five tips to help you successfully juggle a full-time job alongside your side hustle. 1. Plan Your Time Carefully Time is money, which is especially true when balancing a full-time job and another source of income. You may not have much control over the hours you have to put into your full-time job, but you can be flexible with how much you put into your side hustle....
Mr. X is an imposing enemy with more durability than any of the other monsters Leon and Claire will face during Resident Evil 2. He stalks the player through the RPD and tracks them based on sound, making him a constant presence that will catch the player off-guard if they’re not careful. Should Mr. X find the player then he will chase them unless they can take him down temporarily or evade him until he looks elsewhere....
Not all IB programs still count hours, so make sure to check with your individual IB coordinator to make sure you are doing your CAS correctly.
How to sync Gmail, Google Contacts and Google Calendar with Windows Phone 8 When adding a Google account to your Windows Phone, you can simply go to Settings, email+accounts, add an account, but we’ve always found it easier to deal with contacts and Gmail separately, allowing you to get the People, Google Mail and Calendar apps working exactly how you want them. First, open the People app on your Windows Phone....
If you aren’t logged into your Gmail account, enter your email address and password before proceeding. If you’re logged into the wrong account, you can switch to a different Gmail account by clicking the account’s profile picture in the upper-right corner of the page, clicking Add account, and entering the account’s email address and password. This box may already be checked. If so, skip to the enabling two-step verification part of this article....
Once captured, users can upload images and video to OneDrive, share them directly to Twitter, or back them up to a computer. Screenshots and videos can also be downloaded through the Xbox app, which makes it easy to archive your favorite moments and share them on other social media platforms. How to Take a Screenshot on Xbox One Follow these steps to take a screenshot on Xbox One: Press the Xbox button....
New York City residents can carry their paper vaccination card or use one of the two mobile apps: the state’s Excelsior Pass or the city’s NYC COVID Safe. Visitors can also show a physical copy of their vaccination record or enter their information into the NYC COVID Safe app. Here’s how you can use the apps and their potential drawbacks. Should You Use Excelsior Pass or NYC COVID Safe? To avoid losing your physical vaccination card, you can opt for either Excelsior Pass or NYC COVID Safe to prove your vaccination status digitally....
