Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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Picture this: you’re in the middle of a video call, and your colleague shares a critical data chart or a brilliant slide on their screen. If you use a Windows PC, you already have one of the simplest, ...

It’s no secret that one of the best reasons to use a Pixel is the suite of Pixel-exclusive software features Google’s phones come with. Whether it’s a longstanding feature like Now Playing or a newer ...

Source: Pexels/Anna Shvets Here’s a modern dating dilemma that your grandparents didn’t have to deal with: After a first date, when should you text? The answer isn’t obvious. If you text too soon, you ...

There are many reasons for wanting to print out a text message. Maybe someone sent you some exciting news via SMS, and you’d like to print it out and pin it on your bulletin board. Or, maybe someone ...

Copilot integration in Microsoft 365 apps makes it a snap to generate first drafts, revise text, and get instant summaries for long docs or email threads. Here’s how to use Copilot for writing ...

Android translation text tools have transformed how we communicate across languages, with built-in features like Google Lens translation enabling instant recognition of text through the camera in over ...

To make the iPhone as capable as it is, Apple equipped it with several sensors. One of these is the LiDAR scanner. LiDAR — short for Light Detection and Ranging — is a sensor that essentially measures ...

The Snipping Tool in Windows is a useful built-in tool that lets you capture screenshots, but did you know it can also be used to extract text? With a bit of creativity and the right steps, you can ...

Are you wondering whether I wrote this text you’re reading right now? Or did an AI, like ChatGPT, generate it? In most cases, it’s easy to tell with a simple visual check. Whether it’s fluffy words, ...