Nelson Aguilar

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Your Echo Devices Can Do So Much More With These 200 Voice Commands

4 days ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar |David Priest

Alexa has come a long way since its early days as a basic voice assistant. What once felt like a novelty for playing music or checking the weather is now a powerful tool for managing your entire home. With the launch of Alexa Plus and its new AI-powered features, Amazon's voice assistant is smarter and more capable than ever before. From organizing your schedule to controlling smart devices, Alexa can help simplify your daily routine and bring a new level of convenience to your space.
Your Echo Devices Can Do So Much More With These 200 Voice Commands

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Nelson Aguilar |David Priest

Your devices feed AI assistants and harvest personal data even if they’re asleep. Here's how to know what you're sharing. AI tools that provide information to you also gather lots of information from you and may provide it to third parties. Like it or not, artificial …
These 73 Keyboard Shortcuts Changed How I Use Windows 11 Forever

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar |Matt Elliott

If you want to actually master Windows 11 and not just muddle through menus, you're going to need more than a mouse. Keyboard shortcuts are the secret weapon of power users, and once you get the hang of them, there's no going back. Whether you're working on a laptop or desktop, these quick keystrokes can save you time, reduce repetitive clicks and make your workflow smoother.
These 73 Keyboard Shortcuts Changed How I Use Windows 11 Forever

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Nelson Aguilar |Matt Elliott

11 hours agoConnections hints, clues and answer for today’s puzzle, #729 on June 9This one’s buzzing. Looking for a hint for today’s Connections puzzle? Below, we have clues to help you unlock whichever category has you stumped for the puzzle on June 9, 2025. Connections first launched on the New York Times in June 2023. The premise is deceptively simple: Players have to find the …2 days ago15 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Ubuntu LinuxWhy click around when a few keys do the trick?
I Switched to ChatGPT's Voice Mode. Here Are 7 Reasons Why It's Better Than Typing

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar

I really didn't expect much the first time I tapped the tiny wavelength icon to try ChatGPT's Voice Mode. I figured it was just another AI gimmick. After all, I've been disappointed by voice assistants before -- but this isn't Siri. Don't miss: What Is ChatGPT?
These 10 Fixes Might Finally Solve Your Awful Cell Signal Issues

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Nelson Aguilar

Summer road trips are all about freedom, keeping the windows down, playlists up, and adventure ahead. But nothing kills the vibe faster than hitting a dead zone with no signal. Suddenly your GPS freezes, your music cuts out, and you're stuck with no way to reroute, stream, or even call for help if something goes wrong. Whether you're crossing state lines or just heading off the beaten path for the weekend, staying connected is more important than ever.
How to Eat Like a Martial Arts Master and Increase Your Willpower

3 weeks ago | mind-hacks.wonderhowto.com | Nelson Aguilar

Deep in the crevasses of the Songshan mountain range, an Indian dhyana master established the first Shaolin Monastery in 477 AD, seeking to spread the relatively new teachings of Buddha at the time. This monastery then bred the Shaolin monks, who are now popular for their incredible feats with Chinese martial arts, particularly with Shaolin Kung Fu.Since then, Chinese dynasties have been both built and destroyed, but the lives of the monks have persevered through both progress and persecution.
24 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for Procrastinators

3 weeks ago | halloween-ideas.wonderhowto.com | Nelson Aguilar

Are you one of those people that waits until the last minute to come up with a costume for Halloween? Unless you're a makeup artist, have a ton of money, or are ultra-crafty, coming up with a good Halloween costume is always a low-priority task. That is, until it's Halloween and you're having a panic attack. Don't panic, though, because there are plenty of good DIY costumes out there that you can make in minutes, and here are just some of them.
The End of the World Survival Guide: Staying Alive During an Alien Invasion

3 weeks ago | survivial-training.wonderhowto.com | Nelson Aguilar

Will the predicted apocalyptic date — December 21st, 2012 — really be the end of the world? In this ongoing five-part series, we examine what would happen if zombies, nuclear weapons, cyberwars, earthquakes, or aliens actually destroyed our planet — and how you might survive. As we approach the end of the world in a few days, according to the Mayan calendar, there's the big question if the ancient culture knew something about the world that we have yet to figure out.
How to Become Ryuk from Death Note for Halloween

3 weeks ago | halloween-ideas.wonderhowto.com | Nelson Aguilar

Ryuk, the popular anime death god character from Death Note, has instilled fear into many. Just from the live-action movie version, his horror penetrates through the screen. I mean, c'mon, just look at this horrifying beast:As horrifying as Ryuk may be, he is a lovable character and is especially admired in the cosplay world. Now, you can become Ryuk with the help of various YouTubers, depending on how you want to go about your costume.