Use your keyboard to scroll on webpages

Use the space bar to scroll down on any webpage. You can even hold the shift key and the space bar at the same time to scroll up.

Your headphones double as a mic

Need a microphone but don’t have one nearby? Plug your headphones into the microphone port as a cheap and temporary alternative.

Spelling, grammar and definition help

Grammarly is a superb tool for helping with spelling, grammar and more online.

Use emoji on desktops

Quickly re-open a closed tab

Find the cheapest place to stream a movie from

Just Watch

If you’re stuck for something to watch and need help then Just Watch is a great option. A useful tool for getting personalised viewing recommendations.

No internet? Play a game

Hide people on Twitter without blocking them

Remotely log out of Facebook

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Improve your WiFi signal

If you’re finding your home WiFi is a bit flakey you can use apps like Wifi Analyzer to scan your signals and help you optimise your home network.

DIY cord protector

Use Spotlight search as a calculator

Quickly dial back your last caller

Want to call back the last number you dialled or received a call from? Just hit the call button on your phone.

Never hit the full stop key again

DIY cord/cable holder

Lego characters are the perfect thing to hold onto your cables for you. A nice way to cable tidy without loads of expense.

Shortcut for pausing a YouTube video

  • Press J to rewinds 10 seconds Press L to fast-forward 10 seconds F puts you into full-screen Home takes you to the start of the video M mutes the sound Up and down arrows turn the volume up and down

Search YouTube without going to YouTube

Know the best time to pee during a movie

Convert Wiki pages into books

Use Google to find your Android

Google can help you study

Get coupon codes with Honey

See if your email is involved in a data breach

Easily close any online account

Turn an old phone into a dashcam

TP roll cable organiser

Got loads of spare cables? Organise them with used toilet rolls. Keeps things neat and tidy with ease.

Keyboard cleaning with Post-its

Microwaving more than one thing

Use this trick to cook two meals at once. Pop one bowl on top of a mug to make maximum use of space in the microwave.

Fix just about everything with Sugru

Turn your old phone into a security camera

Find your password

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Watch age-restricted YouTube videos without logging in

Determine how long a book will take to read

Go to bed at the ideal time

Use WhatsApp on the web

Use Google to set a timer

Edit an online image in MS Paint

Boost your tunes

If your smartphone’s speakers aren’t up to scratch just pop your phone in a cup and that’ll act to enhance the sound giving you the impression of more volume.

Create a WiFi QR code for your guests

Use Preview to create a digital signature

Find ’nearby’ Wikipedia pages

Easily look up word definitions on your Mac

Find the perfect username

Browse safely by checking sites first

Remote temperature watching

Use a spare baby monitor to keep an eye on your BBQ smoker and the cooking temperature from afar.

Pizza stand

Cheap headphone stand

Free learnings

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