Episode 118 - Permanently Delete Files

Permanently remove deleted data and files so security software can't undelete files/folders. On WIndows, open a command prompt and enter cipher /w:C: to wipe deleted files from your C: drive (change the letter to target a different drive or folder). 
If you need to go the extra mile and use a file shredder program, check out Eraser (Windows) and FileShredder (Mac). Or on your Mac, turn on FileVault and learn about its use. FileVault is integrated into your Mac and its free.



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Episode 117 - Undo the Calculator and Redo on Excel

When using the iPhone Calculator app, if you type a wrong digit you may be inclined to press C, which deletes the whole number. However, if you swipe left or right in the box where the number is located, you can delete only the last digit.



Repeat last command in Excel Pressing F4. in Excel repeats the last command. An example I found on Reddit; if you select a cell and highlight it yellow, you can then highlight any other selected cells yellow by pressing F4. On an Mac press Command + Y.



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Episode 116 - Scientific Calculator and Bubble Level

Everyone knows the iPhone has a basic calculator. What you may not know, though, is that if you rotate your phone, you will unlock a scientific calculator.

Did you know you can use your iPhone during DIY projects? Head to the Measure app where you will find the bubble level tool to help you hang up your pictures straight.



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115: Episode 115 - Custom Control Center and Find a Photo

Your Control Center may be full of functions that you don't use. Head to Settings and then Control Center to remove or add functions until it suits you.

It's so easy to amass thousands of photos on your iPhone, which makes it difficult when you need to find a particular image. The search function in Photos makes the process much quicker. Simply enter a search term and then filter by time and location.



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Episode 114 - Have your phone flash for notifications and adjust the flashlight

Turn your phone to silent and be alerted by an LED flash instead. Go to Settings, then Accessibility and Audio/Visual to turn on the flash.

Adjust your flashlight brighter or dimmer by swiping on the home screen to bring up the Control Center. Then hold down the flashlight icon will bring up a sliding scale to adjust brightness.



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Episode 113 - Hide Messages and use the IOS TrackPad

If you like sharing your notifications with other people when they pop up on your locked phone, turn off previews. Go to Settings, press Notifications, then Show Previews and select Never.

If you have ever entered a typo while tapping on your iPhone you know how difficult it can be to get the cursor to the right spot so you can fix it. If you hold down the space bar, you can turn the keyboard into a trackpad, making it much easier to get to the exact spot you need to fix your error.

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