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    This simple trick helps me tame my chaotic camera roll in just a few minutes

    ZDNETIf you’re anything like me, you have thousands of photos and videos on your phone — and you’ve probably experienced the frustration of opening your photo app to search for that one adorable picture of your kid or a fun moment from a trip years ago, only to get lost in a sea of duplicates, accidental pocket shots, blurry photos, random screenshots, and memes you forgot you saved.Also: This secret Pixel camera feature makes your photos appear more vibrant – how to enable itAfter years of syncing with the cloud without regular decluttering, my photo library has become a digital jungle. At this point, the thought of organizing everything feels overwhelming, and those apps that promise one-tap decluttering? They’re either sketchy or require more trust than I’m willing to give. So, what’s the solution? Good news: I recently discovered a trick that helps me tame my chaotic camera roll in just a few minutes a day. It’s so simple and effective that I had to share it.How to organize your phone’s camera roll in minutesModern photo apps, like Apple Photos and Google Photos, have gotten pretty smart over the years. They now let you search by specific terms — including dates (like “February 14”) — to view photos taken. If you search by date, you’ll see all the photos taken on that day across different years. So, instead of dealing with thousands of pictures, you’re tackling a small, manageable batch. Also: How to use the Photos app on your iPhone with iOS 18What you’ll need: An iPhone or Android phone with tons of photos and videos saved, and a photo app such as Apple Photos or Google Photos. If you use a different photo app, just check for a smart search bar — most offer such a feature. I use Apple Photos, so this guide will visually show how to declutter your camera roll with that app, but I provide instructions for Google Photos, too.  More

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    Sure, your internet provider can throttle your speed – but there’s a simple way to stop it

    ZDNETThere are myriad reasons your internet connection might be slow. There is a checklist for troubleshooting most of these issues, and the solutions range from surprisingly easy to complex and expensive.Also: Slow home internet? 3 simple things I always check first for faster Wi-FiThe problem of internet “throttling,” though, is not on a typical troubleshooting checklist because it is intentionally perpetrated by your internet service provider. Your slow connection may have nothing at all to do with failing hardware, software, or the positioning of your router.Why would an ISP deliberately slow down your data feed? An ISP might deliberately slow down your connection in order to manage network congestion, enforce data caps on your plan, or prioritize certain types of traffic. A more insidious reason might be the ISP’s intention to influence your personal internet habits. For example, your provider might slow down specific websites and applications to steer customers away from Amazon Prime or Netflix in favor of using the ISP’s own streaming platform instead.Moreover, throttling can be used as a leverage tool to extract higher payments from companies. By slowing down the load times for a particular service, ISPs can pressure the company to pay for faster speeds for its customers. The additional costs incurred by the company are directly passed on to its subscribers in the form of higher fees or prices. More

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    Here’s what AI likely means for traditional BI and analytics tools

    J Studios/Getty Images Is artificial intelligence leading to the decline or the rebirth of business intelligence?  Front-end business intelligence and data analytics tools ruled the markets for years. Now, AI is changing all that. Accordingly, major BI vendors are transitioning to “AI” companies. What do end-users need to know about the future of BI and […] More

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    Of all the ThinkPads I’ve tested, this one checks all the right boxes for me

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Lenovo’s sixth-generation ThinkPad T14s is available now, starting at $1,598. It’s is a powerful workhorse thanks to the new AMD Ryzen AI chipset and support for the speedy Wi-Fi 7 standard. Its display, on the other hand, isn’t all that impressive considering its price tag. more buying choices Whenever Lenovo isn’t […] More

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    3 easy side hustles OpenAI’s Operator just made possible – plus how you can get started

    Mensent Photography/Getty Images OpenAI recently announced Operator, an AI agent designed to perform tasks on the web. After testing it (yes, I paid the $200 bucks, but, more importantly, I kept the subscription🤯), this is a game-changer, but not for the reason you think. This article will probably get me in trouble with my business […] More