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# q-tip - Wednesday 15 June, 2016
There's a simple rule that can help you improve your photos
The rule of thirds exists for a good reason.
# q-tip - Thursday 9 June, 2016
You should take down this smartphone code when you get the chance
If your phone is stolen, then it will certainly come in handy.
# q-tip - Tuesday 7 June, 2016
Screen glare is always a problem, but there are ways to reduce it
Brighter days can make it harder to see what is on your phone, but it’s not too difficult to change.
# q-tip - Monday 30 May, 2016
There's a way to set a sleep timer for your music apps
Handy for those who like to doze off to a soundtrack.
# q-tip - Thursday 19 May, 2016
Stop closing down your apps, it only makes things worse
If you’ve been doing it because you think it’s good for your battery life or phone, you’re going to be disappointed.
# q-tip - Monday 2 May, 2016
There's a way to make your iPhone read text out to you
Sometimes it’s handy to hear what’s on screen instead of reading it.
# q-tip - Friday 22 April, 2016
Your iPhone's photos app has a search feature that you may have overlooked
In fairness, it’s rather easy to miss.
# q-tip - Monday 11 April, 2016
There's a way to keep your Android screen always on while charging
Without having to change any display options.
# q-tip - Thursday 17 March, 2016
This is how you can figure out who rejected you on Facebook
It’s painful but if you really want to know, you can.
# q-tip - Thursday 10 March, 2016
In case you're still wondering, closing apps does not speed up your iPhone
And Apple has pretty much confirmed it to be the case.
# q-tip - Sunday 3 January, 2016
Facebook profile videos are now available so here's how to make one
New year, new you (in your profile).
# q-tip - Sunday 29 November, 2015
WhatsApp taking up too much space? You should clear your chats
Multimedia messages can fill up your storage very quickly but there is a way to clear them entirely.
# q-tip - Monday 26 October, 2015
Staying in this Monday? It's a good time to check your Facebook privacy settings
All public posts are now searchable, and that could mean some old (and potentially embarrassing) posts could surface.
# q-tip - Sunday 27 September, 2015
This is how you check what plugins are running on your browser
If one is having a negative effect your browsing experience, then it’s worth looking at what’s causing it.
# q-tip - Saturday 26 September, 2015
Here's how to get rid of those annoying startup programs on your PC
Do you really need Skype starting up every time you turn on your computer?
There's a handy way to mute any calls you get on your iPhone
And you might not even have noticed it before.
# q-tip - Thursday 24 September, 2015
You can create a special ebook based on your favourite Wikipedia articles
Should you have a long journey ahead and need to pass the time.
# q-tip - Friday 18 September, 2015
Here's a way to use autocorrect that you might not have considered before
Cause it’s a pain to type out long terms like your email repeatedly.
# q-tip - Tuesday 15 September, 2015
Why tab is probably the most underrated key on your keyboard
It just a matter of knowing when to use it.
# q-tip - Friday 28 August, 2015
Internet ads bothering you? Then Google's latest change will make you happy
And it’s part of a wider trend relating to one of the web’s older formats.
# q-tip - Saturday 15 August, 2015
Getting tired of Facebook's autoplay videos? Here's how to switch them off
Your data bill (and sanity) will thank you for it.
# q-tip - Friday 14 August, 2015
If Chrome is running slowly, here's how to find the problem causing it
Handy if it’s a reoccurring problem.
# q-tip - Tuesday 23 June, 2015
One of Gmail's best experimental features has been made official
Undo send had been an experimental feature since 2009, but now is as good a time as any to activate it.
# q-tip - Monday 1 June, 2015
Using your devices at night? Here's how you can reduce the strain on your eyes
Alternatively, you could just not look at your phone in bed, but you’re not going to do that, are you?
Going abroad? Here's why you should get a local SIM
In certain cases, it can save you money.
# q-tip - Tuesday 26 May, 2015
There's a hidden 'low light' mode buried deep in your iPhone's settings
And it’s easy to activate (once you know how).
# q-tip - Saturday 2 May, 2015
How to stop people from knowing you've read a message
“Yeah, I didn’t get a chance to read it. Seriously”
# q-tip - Monday 6 April, 2015
Phone running out of space? There's an easy way of checking what to remove
You (likely) have a free day so why not free up some space on your smartphone.
# q-tip - Thursday 26 March, 2015
Autoplay video on YouTube bothering you? You can disable it
And it’s rather easy to do.
# q-tip - Thursday 19 March, 2015
Want to separate work and play on your browser? Set up different profiles
Handy if you want to keep certain information separate from each other.
# q-tip - Tuesday 17 March, 2015
Before you head out tonight, take a moment to improve your phone's security
If you end up losing it, you want to make sure you’ve taken some precautions.
# q-tip - Friday 13 March, 2015
Here's how you can see what Google knows about you
And get an overview of all the google services you use on a day-to-day basis.
# q-tip - Monday 2 March, 2015
This is how you can undo that embarrassing email you sent*
*provided you do some advance preparation.
# q-tip - Thursday 26 February, 2015
Accidentally deleted photos on your iPhone? You can recover them
It’s easy to do, they’re just hidden away.
# q-tip - Tuesday 24 February, 2015
Here's how you can turn off location tracking on your phone
If you find the idea of geolocation a little bit creepy.
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Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
THERE HAS BEEN a mixed reaction to the government’s decision to extend paid parental leave by three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The extension applies to both mothers and fathers but there has also been calls this morning for single parent families to benefit.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has said that children in single parent families should also be considered and benefit from the same amount of leave.
Two-parent families can now avail of a combined 10 weeks leave and Gannon says that the children of single-parents should also benefit from the same amount of time with a parent.
Poll: Should single parent families have two sets of parental leave?
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Yes (841)
Don't know (167)
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