Let’s get into it:
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“A lot of microwaves have an option to turn the sound off.
MryyLeathert
3.
The same goes for locking positions, which will roll them all up.
Pretty handy if you forgot to roll one up and didn’t notice until you got out.”
Ive been paying for that service all my life."
the1exile
5.
“Credit cards come with a whole package of benefits most people dont know about.
“The metal part on the end of your tape measure isnt loose.
handtoglandwombat
7.
This process helps companies improve product quality by learning from returned items while ensuring long-term customer loyalty.”
itskattxo
9.
My mind is thoroughly boggled!”
“Oven doors come off so they can be cleaned properly.
But be very gentle!
The glass shatters very easily if you are not careful.”
blakemorris02andWooden_Reflection927
11.
“Most ceiling fans have a summer and winter switch on the head above the blades.”
“There’s an ‘Ultra dark mode’ on iPhone.
I dont endorse anyone using their phone in a movie theater, but this way is infinitely more discreet.
Go to tweaks > Accessibility > Display & Text Size.
Turn on ‘Reduce White Point’ and set it to 100%.”
To do so, go to prefs > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut.
Select Reduce White Point.
Loofah_Cat
13. over and over again."
“When working with spreadsheets, tab moves you to the next cell, but shift+tab moves you back.
I was working in a grocery store once and they were teaching me how to do the end-of-night spreadsheets.
I looked at her, hit shift+tab, and her jaw dropped.”
originalchaosinabox
15.
“iPhones have a hidden white noise generator.
Technically it’s an accessibility feature.
It can do Balanced noise, Bright noise, Dark noise, Ocean, Rain, and Stream.
Go to Go to controls > Accessibility > Audio/Visual (under Hearing) > Background Sounds.
I use it all the time!
Works great with AirPods with the noise cancellation enabled.
Really helps me focus in a chaotic environment.”
“Garbage disposals have a reset button.
If they get clogged or stuck, clean it out and hit reset, and it should be fixed.
I did not know this until I was living independently in adulthood.”
figtree43
17.
“In Microsoft Word, Shift-F3 will caps (or uncaps) a line of text.”
PoorEdgarDerby
19.
“you’re free to turn the standby light off on TVs.
“Many whiteboard erasers (rectangular ones) have layers.
When the bottom is matted and useless, just peel a layer off and it’s brand new.”
etjen
21. ptear
“I did this when we got to an empty train station in Latvia with a sign posted.
We were connecting there and thought we were screwed.
Wait on the platform for the train to arrive and tell the conductor where you’re going.'
Without that function, I would’ve just been lost completely.”
Anonymous
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“Apple phones have a neat typing feature.
So much easier than trying to manually go back and tap the exact spot in the message.”
“you might switch the direction that refrigerator doors open.
Dryers, too.”
AdministrationTop933andjdeeds1
25.
On the buckle of it was an emergency whistle.
Noticed7
27.
There is usually a pointed cone built into the top to puncture the seal.
The same goes for tomato/garlic puree tubes.
I’m amazed at how many people unscrew the cap and then reach for a huge pointy knife.”
MightyCaseyStruckOut
29.
“Nearly all dishwashers have a filter, usually at the bottom, that can be removed and cleaned.
I didnt know this until all of my kids were out of baby clothes.”
anonymous
31.
“On an iPhone, you might ‘print’ a document to get a PDF version!
I help people with thisso muchin my job when people need to send me documents.
Often, they’re expecting to see a ‘save’ or ‘save as PDF’ option.
“The clear section at the end of a lipstick tube that shows you the color can be removed.
It’s filled with more lipstick!”
baeritto18
33.
Pry it away from the lock, and you’ll find a small button underneath.
That’s the manual key release.”
Conical
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