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We all use technology everyday to help make\u00a0our lives a little easier, but did you know that there are plenty of little tricks you can use to make the technology in your life even more helpful? \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 14 technology hacks to help make your life easier<\/h2>\n

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Use a NCR in Google to broaden your search results\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Can’t find what you’re looking for on Google? Use the domain www.google.com\/ncr<\/a>\u00a0to avoid any country-specific search results and instead search the entire web. NCR stands for “No Country Redirect”.<\/p>\n

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Re-open a closed browser tab<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We all sometimes accidentally close a tab on our web browsers, and it can get annoying. Simple press\u00a0CTRL + SHIFT + T\u00a0on a Windows device or\u00a0COMMAND + SHIFT + T\u00a0on a Mac to reopen the last closed tab.<\/p>\n

Compare food values using Google<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Want to know which food item is better for you, has more calories or which is more expensive? Simply Google [food]vs[food]and find comparisons between the two.<\/p>\n

Check if your email account has been hacked<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Email hacking is something that’s all too common these days. Visit the website www.haveibeenpwned.com<\/a>\u00a0to check if there has been suspicious activity on your email account.<\/p>\n

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Unfreeze your phone\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Does your phone constantly freeze up, and you find yourself having to reset it to get it running smoothly again? Rather than do this, simply plug your phone into a charger and get it going again.<\/p>\n

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Clear your cookies for cheaper travel\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Clear your cookies and browsing history before shopping for plane tickets or accommodation. This will usually give you the lowest price options. This also works when browsing in Incognito Mode.<\/p>\n

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Protect your cables<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cables have a tendency to become frayed and cracked over time, so its important to protect them. Simply take a spring from a normal ballpoint pen and wrap around your cable. This way they are still able to bend, but will also stay protected.<\/p>\n

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Use Google to find your lost Android phone<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve misplaced your phone or if it\u2019s been stolen you can use Google to locate it. Sign into Google with the same account as the one used on your Android phone and use the\u00a0\u201clocate my phone\u201d<\/a>\u00a0feature to locate it<\/p>\n

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Let Google help you study<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have an important exam or test coming up, simply type this into Google for same exam papers and answers;\u00a0\u201csite:edu [subject]exam\u201d. So if you have a maths exam coming up type in\u00a0\u201csite:edu\u00a0math\u00a0exam\u201d<\/p>\n

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Use Lego men to hold your cables<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tangled cables can become a nightmare, but with this quick and stylish solution you\u2019ll never have to pull out your hair while untangling cables again.<\/p>\n

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