Get ’er done
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“Your to-do list is calling. So let’s channel that procrastination energy into productivity. I’m talking about the satisfying kind where you fix stuff in under a minute and feel wildly accomplished.
Fix your smart TV – Screen flickering? Wonky colors? Do this: Unplug the TV from the wall, then press and hold the TV’s physical power button (not the remote!) for 60 full seconds. Plug it back in. Magic. Yes, you’ve seen this before. It worked for so many of you, it’s here by popular demand.
Fix a laggy Fire Stick – Hold the Select and Play/Pause buttons together for five seconds. This soft reset won’t erase anything, it just shakes off the digital cobwebs.
Fix a Bluetooth device that won’t pair – Unpair it, toggle Bluetooth off and on. Still moody? Go nuclear: Tap “Forget This Device” in settings, restart both gadgets and re-pair. Think of it as couples therapy for your tech.
Fix slow internet (without calling your provider) – Unplug your modem and router for 60 seconds. Dust the vents while you’re at it. Plug the modem in first, wait, then the router. You dodged 40 minutes of elevator music.
Fix your phone charging – If your phone only charges at a weird angle, do this: Power it down and gently fish lint out of the charging port with a wooden toothpick. Oddly satisfying.
Fix your look – Prop a folded sticky note on your laptop’s screen or monitor to bounce light. Add a lamp aimed at the ceiling, and boom, instant glow-up. No ring light needed.
Fix your remote
Take the batteries out, rub the ends clean, roll them between your hands and pop them back in. Ancient ritual. Often works.
Bonus: Dryer sheet = tech detailer
Don’t have any pricey sprays lying around? Head to your laundry room. A used dryer sheet wipes dust, static and fingerprints off screens, keyboards, cords and even TVs.”
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