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After I switched to dark mode on almost every app and gadget I never went back. My devices last longer on battery and my eyes get less sore. It just took a few days to get used to. Started with dark mode in Windows settings, which makes apps borders and menus darker. In Windows 11 it can be found under Settings - Personalization - Colors A dark mode button on websites is becoming more common and I use it whenever I see it. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and many other apps have dark mode in the settings.  I installed an extension for Chrome that can 'Dark Mode' websites that don't have the button. It works well on most sites by changing the CSS background to black and text to white, either on-demand or automatically with a click.

Tip: After installing an extension, right click it and select "This app can access data -> when you click the extension". When it makes sense. That way the ext. is not always reading data you are browsing. Do you use the Brave Browser yet? Word Discoverer Highlights the more uncommon English words, has been useful to me as an ESL , and always learning new words in general. Read Aloud An A.I that can read out articles aloud. SwiftRead Helps you speed read, basically. Can be useful sometimes. Google Translate Is a must-have sometimes. MetaMask A must have for anyone interested in Cryptocurrencies. LastPass Password Manager Having a password manager is a necessity in my opinion. I don't use the built-in browser one. Honey - Shopping helper Makes sure you get the best deals (and possible coupons) when shopping online. Grammarly When you're writing articles and you wonder about your grammar. These extensions can speed up your productivity manifold! Whats you'r favo...

Looking for ways to earn money from home in 2021? This is clear in the obsession with the side hustle. TikTok is full of Gen Z-ers explaining how they earn money through various side projects, whether it’s: 💍Selling customized clothing 📑Offering business services such as copy writing or bookkeeping https://t.co/A3BApGqxlt pic.twitter.com/oEDdtLIdsL — Bloomberg Opinion (@bopinion) February 27, 2021 Freelance gigs of Fiverr  —  You might find someone willing to pay for your talent here. Earning cryptocurrency online.  — Not a bad side hustle if you can qualify for many surveys, testing apps/games, and microjobs. There aren't many freelancing jobs yet unless you learn how to code on the blockchain.

A Quick and Easy way to save a website article to read offline later. Don't use "Save as HTML" Use the Print button in your browser (shortcut Ctrl P) . And select Save as PDF in the printer selection dialogue. Then Click the Save button at the bottom of the dialogue.

What are some of the necessary apps and things to get for a Windows Computer? A secure internet browser. One of the first things I download is always the Brave Browser. A Chromium based browser with advanced security features. Download from Brave.com Antivirus Program After installing your updates, Windows will recommend to install antivirus program in addition to the built in Windows Defender Program. A popular one is McAffee Antivirus, but it is not free. Malwarebytes is a good free alternative. I have it set up to remind me to scan manually once per week. Since I use Brave Browser I don't need the extra features such as browser protection, so I skip this during install. I just stick to the free virus scan (after the 2 weeks of premium runs out) and hope for the best. Computer Maintenance CCleaner is a useful little tool I've always enjoyed. Helps you with cleaning 'crap', duplicate files, and leftovers from programs you no longer use. Office Tools ...

Instead of installing apps and extensions just use bookmarklets. How to install: Make a folder called Share on the bookmarks bar, and drag/drop these bookmarklets into it (one by one): Pin It Tweet it to Facebook WordPress This Reddit Share on Tumblr Add to Listly Share on Mix Flip it Pocket Rebelmouse Or just drag them to your bookmarks bar or any folder you wish. Now you can easily share to your favorite social network with just two clicks.

By building our own gaming rig we can definitely save some money compared to buying a pre-built one from the stores. The parts needed are listed below, and we've made sure they all work well together to play the latest games. Also great for video editing, game streaming, game design, graphic design, and video/sound editing.