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As spotted by Khaos Tian on Twitter, there’s an interesting new setting in the Workout app for Apple Watch. Named “Time to Walk”, the setting describes a feature where walking workouts are downloaded to the watch when connected to power and the iPhone is nearby. This toggle appears on the watch itself and in the companion Watch app on the iPhone …Read Full StoryIphoneApple NewsYoutubeThe WatchIOSIPhone UsersAudio SessionsTwitterTimeWORKOUT_GUIDED_WALKApple Fitness +The Apple WatchYouTubeAudio Workout SessionsWalking Workouts

With a new year, we all are hoping to make new beginnings. Maybe you are planning to do a bit of cleaning to declutter your home. There may be stuff lying around that you no longer use. How about selling them to someone who may find them useful and earn some extra cash in the process? You can easily do that with your Android smartphone.Read Full StoryAndroid AppsUsed CarsPaypalSmartphone AppsGoogle AppsGoogle AndroidAPPThe Google Play StoreEBay ✕ ✕ LetgoPoshmarkPayPalDownload AppsSellingDownload In-app PurchasesDevice EBay

I know you see the injustice. I know there is a part of you that would step up and do whatever it takes to see lasting change if only you could. I know how hard it is to watch all the bad news in your feed and not do something about it. I know you wish you could make a difference.But you can make a difference. You can be the voice of reason on Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr if you really want to put yourself out there.Photo by Kaitlyn Baker on Unsplash Look at me. Just a year ago, I was a simple writer who lost my voice in the cacophony of selfishness that is Facebook. I put up links to the pieces I write, posted a few selfies (but not enough that people think I’m vain and self-indulgent), and shared a few memes; nothing special, because after all, why should I offend anyone?Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion. Right?I used to think so until I realized that there were people who had opinions that were not only ignorant and moronic, but hurtful and harmful as well, and why should someone be allowed free reign without consequences?I knew I needed to start speaking out about things I found to be, not just unfair, but disgusting and wrong. I needed to be someone who my noble snowflake brethren could look to as a source of strength, and yes, power in the fight against all that is evil and wrong.But I had a problem. I hate confrontation. I hate insufferable mansplainers, and the last thing I wanted was to be one. The thought of getting into an argument gave me crippling anxiety and the idea that I would be just as intolerable as an incel made me want to be very cautious from the outset.I knew I had to make the people in the wrong think differently— conservatives, Republicans, and Trump-loving ignoramuses — but I also had to be cautious that I didn’t misstep and offend the uber-PC liberals I knew and loved.How do we fight against them if we have no power? How to we ensure that the evil we see every day doesn’t continue? How do we show that we won’t stand and allow the Republicans to destroy the country we love?Become an Anti-Keyboard WarriorAs someone who hates confrontation, I found a way to make a difference that didn’t leave a trail of bodies in my wake. I’ll admit it’s not a perfect solution because I still lose friends and offend family every day, but for the most part, I stay in with the good graces of the people who matter. Even the ones who don’t like what I do, at least still love me and support me.Keyboard Warrior: A Person who, being unable to express his anger through physical violence (owning to their physical weakness, lack of bravery and/or conviction in real life), instead manifests said emotions through the text-based medium of the internet, usually in the form of aggressive writing— Urban Dictionary\Don't just be a keyboard warrior!The way to fight against the malice and still stay in the good graces of your liberal friends is to be nice! That’s it! Just be nice and pleasant.It is still possible to make a passive-aggressive point by remaining agreeable and calm. It’s a fine line you walk, but you can tight-rope it if you are careful. Some conservatives can be petty and insulting — it’s their nature — but you don’t have to stoop to their level.And the tool I have found that works the best in every situation is the meme.Memes Are the Primary Weapon of the ResistanceIn case you think I’m joking, I’m not. Why do you think those Russian assholes spent so much money promoting memes on Facebook? Memes work! Memes always seem to say exactly what you wanted to say but didn’t have the words.Source: OccupyDemocratsAnd memes allow you to let someone else take most of the heat, because you, anti-keyboard warrior, are a messenger. You will make an impact, but most of us move on to the next level and difficulty because we want to do more.The War of WordsI know a lot of people reading this right now are writers because I live in a sheltered world made up of mostly writers on Facebook. The next step for the anti-keyboard warriors is to start writing about the injustice in our society.For me, it started with racism. Early on in my writing career, I wrote "White Men - Let's Talk About Racism" and except for memes, it was the first time in my life I ever stood up for something. It received a lot of attention, both good and bad, and remains one of my most-read stories.Then, I doubled down and tackled toxic masculinity with “Why Do Guys Send Unsolicited Dick Pics?” Again there were good and bad responses, and I followed a similar pattern as with the first essay and said what I needed to say but was nice about it.There is nothing wrong with being nice.Next, I tackled the evil empire and wrote: “I am American, But I Don’t Want to Go Back There.” For some reason, I forgot about being kind and the angry responses I received both in comments and on social media show just how much it helps to be helpful while you tighten the noose.I wrote more and more articles and essays. I didn’t make it my niche or “thing,” but every so often, I would add spice and stir the pot.But, like every excellent anti-keyboard warrior, I felt the need to do more.Putting Yourself Out ThereMost of you who know me, know that I speak out. I may not always have been known for being political, but I certainly am now.I do have confrontations.Sometimes, I will shut down a battle that isn’t going anywhere if I know that no matter what I say, a person will not change. Depending on the person, I may even block them, especially if they are a Trump-apologist, anti-vaxxer, or right-wing religious zealot.Other times, I will argue in a friendly way until I make my point. But, I make sure I listen too because I like to be clear with what I am fighting against. The person can accept it and move on, or choose to do their own blocking if they are that upset.But now I want to take it a step further, but as much as I would like to join protests or knock on doors for my favorite candidates, I can’t.So what can I do?I am still an American. I pay taxes. I vote. I do all the things that other Americans do. I can still sign petitions and join groups encouraging people to vote.I can continue to write about politics, injustice, and the evil that we do to each other, and I will. I will be as active as I can, and I will use my voice for the greater good. I will do as much as I can with the situation I am given.But what about you?Are you still at the meme stage? It’s okay; I’m not facetious when I say that it is something that needs doing. We must spread the truth far and wide, so everyone regardless of party or religious affiliation will see what they need to see to make informed decisions.Spread the memes. Add your own commentary. Argue in the comments. If you are kind and don’t make it personal, sometimes you can have great conversations.If you write, write about important things. Don’t just fall into the rut of calling yourself a writer when all you do is repackage ideas as self-help and write about having a positive attitude. Make people think. Make them mad. Make them change their minds.If you are a writer, use your gift to make a difference.Make some noise. Make your voice heard and get people voting. Write letters to congresspeople. Expose the dirty underbelly of politics in your writing and get published in big publications.Make people think about the issues that matter. And even if your candidate isn’t nominated, now more than ever, we need to get the people who stayed at home for the last election to either go to a voting place or, better yet, send a mail-in ballot.Stop being silent, but be gentle and friendly.A little sugar goes a long way.Note: I used the useless word “nice” so much to spite my evil 4th grade English teacher, Mrs. Redman, who spat her angry cobra-spittle in my face one day when I used the word to describe another teacher.Follow me to see more articles like this....FollowFacebook Inc.Twitter Inc.TumblrSocial MediaSocial InjusticeRepublicansTrumpRussianAmericanOccupyDemocratsOpinionsPhotoWishInsufferable MansplainersUnsplashKaitlyn Baker

Apple introduced its Memoji custom avatars with the iPhone X and iOS 12 in 2018. Now with macOS Big Sur, you can take advantage of them with your Mac and enjoy all the Memoji stickers that are available. Read along for how to make Memoji on Mac with Big Sur as well as how to edit, duplicate, delete, and use them.Read Full StoryMacos Big SurIphone XApple IPadIPhoneYoutubeAnimojiMacOS Big Sur ClickYouTubeChoose Memoji StickersIPod TouchICloudIcon

The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be Samsung's first phone to offer that combination. Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra will be sporting a QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, after all. A leaked screenshot of the phone's interface is our first definitive proof of the previously rumored feature. Samsung will launch...Read Full StorySamsungAndroid PhonesBattery [email protected] S21 UltraResolutionFeatureCombinationPower ConsumptionIce Universe

The new Dell 24, 27, and 34 Video Conferencing Monitors are clearly meant to be a turnkey solution to the need at many companies for video-capable setups that don’t cost a fortune. The most interesting feature is a pop-up camera at the top; this isn’t the first one of these...Read Full StoryDell MonitorsWebcamVideo CallsVideo ConferencingVideo AppsCameraMicrosoft AppsVideo CustomersMicrosoft TeamsIRWindows HelloMute ButtonsTeams ButtonFeatureBigger Sensor

As we dive with some relief into 2021, we’re seeing some great discounts, including a few white whales: Those ever-elusive deals on Apple products. Feel free to browse these great iPad deals, or head over to Amazon, where you can save $40 on the new iPad Air. It’s down to $559 from its regular price of $599 — those are big savings on one of the best iPads money can buy.Read Full StoryIpad AirIpad ProApple ProductsAmazonApple PencilIPadsRetina DisplayDigital DisplayUniversal SearchThe IPad AirDigital TrendsTabletUSB-C CompatibilityMagic Keyboard SupportFingerprint Sensor

If you have an Apple iPad lying around, but you're not sure of its specific model or configuration, here's how to find out. Knowing the specific model number or SKU for your iPad is essential if you're looking to sell or give away your tablet. It's also useful if you need to figure out whether your iPad will be supported from an upcoming iOS or iPadOS software update.Read Full StoryApple IpadIpad AirIpad 2Ipad MiniDesign AppleIOS AppleApple Inc.Model NumberSKUYearWi-FiA2233A2231A1983A1980A2013A1934

OnePlus is finally bringing its new, cheaper 'Nord' line to the US over the next two weeks, complete with actual US prices. The most interesting is the OnePlus Nord N100, a $180 phone that comes with a 90Hz display, a pretty incredible price point considering some companies still sell $1,100 smartphones that only have 60Hz displays.Read Full StorySmartphoneAndroid 11OneplusPrice PointRear CameraOnePlusSnapdragonOS UpdatesSOCThe OnePlus Nord N100LCDUSB-CNFCOEMHMD

Last year was the most significant yet in Waymo’s 11-year effort to develop a driverless car. The Google sister company raised $3.2 billion, signed deals with several partners, and launched the world’s first truly driverless taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona. Even so, the widespread rollout of fully autonomous vehicles remains...Read Full StoryDriverless CarsSelf-driving CarsRocket ScienceCeoAutonomous CarsAutonomous Test CarsGoogleHyundai AmericaTeslaAuroraGMCruiseIPhoneFireflyFidelityJohn KrafcikTravis Kalanick