What’s the easiest way to convert currency or units on the go?

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Did you know your iPhone Calculator can do more than basic math? It also has a built-in conversion tool that can quickly convert currencies and measurements without making you hunt around for another tool. This can be especially handy when you’re travelling, following a recipe written in metric measurements, or trying to understand a measurement you don’t normally use. In this video, I’ll show you how to convert currency and units on the iPhone Calculator using the Convert feature. You’ll see where to find it, how to choose what you want to convert, and how to switch between different types…

How to Enable Accessibility Features to Make it Easier on Your Eyes?

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If looking at your iPhone screen is getting harder on your eyes, there are built-in settings that can help. You may find bright white screens uncomfortable, have trouble reading text, or simply wish your phone could read something aloud instead of making you struggle to see it. In this video, I show you how to make your iPhone easier to see using three accessibility features already available in your settings. These changes can help reduce the amount of bright white you see on your screen and give you another way to read texts and other content when looking at the…

How to Blur People Out of a Video

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Have you ever recorded a video you’d love to share, only to realize there’s someone in it whose face you shouldn’t post? Maybe it’s your grandchild, another person’s child, a client, or simply someone who didn’t agree to be on social media. You don’t necessarily have to scrap the whole video. If you’re wondering how to blur faces in a video using the Edits app, there’s a way to hide a person’s face while keeping the rest of your video intact. The Edits app can identify and track a person in your clip, then let you apply a blur effect…

How to Upload Custom Fonts to Edits

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Want to use your own font inside the Instagram Edits app instead of sticking with the fonts already there? You can upload custom fonts to Instagram Edits directly from the Files app. If you’ve purchased or downloaded a font, the process involves downloading the font file, finding it in your Downloads folder, and then importing it into Edits. It may sound a little complicated if you’ve never dealt with font files before, especially when you open the folder and suddenly see file types like OTF and TTF. The good news is that Edits can work with either format, so you…

How to Find You iPhone When it’s in Silent Mode

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Do you keep your iPhone on silent and then spend ten minutes wandering around the house trying to remember where you left it? You can use Find My iPhone, but there’s another option if you want a quick way to make your phone get your attention. Using the Shortcuts app on your iPhone, you can create an automation that responds when your phone receives a specific text message. If you’ve been wondering how to find a lost iPhone on silent, this video shows you how to set up that shortcut step by step. Make Your Lost iPhone Play Music Automatically…

How do you get text from a book straight into your phone without typing it out?

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If you want to create Instagram Reels but feel like your ideas, saved posts, videos, and inspiration are scattered everywhere, Instagram’s Edits app can help bring more of that process into one place. But when you first open the app, there are quite a few buttons and sections to figure out. If you’re wondering how to use the Edits app and what all those different tabs actually do, this beginner-friendly video will give you a simple tour before you start editing. The Edits app isn’t only a video editor. It also includes tools for saving content ideas, finding inspiration, accessing…

How to Use Your iPhone as a Microphone

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If you record videos on your iPhone but don’t have an external microphone, you may be surprised by how much you can do with the audio tools already built into your phone. In this video, I’ll show you how to make iPhone audio sound better without a microphone by changing one camera setting before you record and then adjusting the audio afterward. This is especially useful if you’re creating Reels, social media videos, tutorials, or other talking-to-camera videos and want cleaner, more polished sound without buying more equipment. Use your iPhone’s built-in audio tools after you record Your iPhone gives…

How to Upload a YouTube Short on Phone

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If you’re already creating Reels for Instagram, you don’t necessarily need to make brand-new videos for YouTube too. You can take content you’ve already created and upload it as a YouTube Short, giving that same video another chance to reach people. Learning how to repurpose Instagram Reels as YouTube Shorts is especially helpful if you’re trying to be more consistent with your content without spending even more time filming and editing. Instead of thinking of Instagram and YouTube as two completely separate jobs, you can use one piece of short-form video content in more than one place. How do you…

How to Create a Split Screen Conversation With Yourself

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Have you seen those videos where someone appears to be having a conversation with another version of themselves and wondered how they made it? You don’t need two cameras or complicated editing software. You can create the whole effect with your phone, a tripod, and CapCut. The part that can feel confusing isn’t just putting two videos beside each other. You need to record the clips in a way that makes the finished conversation look natural. That means keeping your camera in exactly the same position, leaving room for your “other self,” and giving each version of you time to…

Substack as a Funnel: How It Works With or Without a Website

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One of the biggest things I see holding women back from getting started online is this idea that they need everything in place first. They think they need the website and the email platform and the opt-in page and the automation and the branding and the domain and the hosting before they can even write their first email. And honestly? That list alone is enough to make someone cry. And so they wait. They wait until it’s all figured out. Until they’ve watched enough tutorials or until they feel ready. Here’s what I want you to know: you can start…

The 2-Minute Habit That Keeps My Camera Roll Under Control

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If opening your camera roll means facing thousands of screenshots, duplicates, blurry photos, and pictures you don’t even remember taking, cleaning it up can feel like a job you’ll never have time for. The problem is that waiting until you have an hour to sort through everything usually means you never do it. Your camera roll keeps growing, your phone keeps filling up, and finding the photos you actually want gets harder. There’s a much easier way to clean up your camera roll without spending an afternoon scrolling through years of photos. In this video, I’ll show you how to…

How to Clean Up Your Camera Roll

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I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I am often overwhelmed and frustrated with my camera roll. Instead of doing what I usually do which is roll my eyes and ignore it, then promise myself I’ll deal with it on my next flight because what else are you doing for three hours with no wifi, this week I actually looked for a system. Why Your Camera Roll Feels So Overwhelming First, I scrolled back. Not all the way back. Let’s be honest. I’m not a hero 😂 I went back just far enough to see what was…

How to Speed Up Wifi in Restaurants, Airports, and Airplanes

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If you’re wondering how to speed up public Wi-Fi when you’re travelling, there’s a simple iPhone setting you can test before giving up on the connection completely. Slow Wi-Fi can be especially frustrating at airports, restaurants, hotels, or anywhere else you’re relying on a shared network. Sometimes the Wi-Fi connection itself isn’t the only thing affecting how quickly websites and apps respond. The DNS server your device is using can also make a difference. In this video, I’ll show you how to change the DNS settings on your iPhone and test two popular options: Cloudflare and Google. You can try…

How I Use ChatGPT To Get Better Results Every Time, My 3 Simple Steps for Women 50 Plus

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If you’ve been using ChatGPT and wondering why the answers feel a little generic, off-brand, or just not quite what you had in mind, the problem may be in how you’re working with it. Getting better results from ChatGPT isn’t about finding one magical prompt. It’s about giving ChatGPT enough direction to understand what you want, asking it to fill in the information it’s missing, and then helping it learn from the finished work you actually like. That matters if you’re using ChatGPT to help with things like social media content, ideas, applications, or other writing where your voice and…

How to Schedule Texts on an iPhone

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Have you ever thought of something you needed to text someone, but it was way too early or way too late to send it? Your iPhone can take care of that for you. You can write the message when you think of it and choose a time for it to send later. That means you don’t have to rely on yourself to remember to send it again at a more reasonable hour. This can be especially handy if your brain likes to remind you of things at 3 a.m. You can get the thought out of your head without waking…

How to Set Up a Landing Page to Collect Emails with Beaver Builder and Kit

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Want to create a landing page with Beaver Builder and Kit to collect emails and deliver a freebie? You’re in the right place! A lead generation landing page helps you grow your email list and connect with potential customers. It also delivers valuable content—all on autopilot. In this post, I’ll show you how to set up an opt-in page using Beaver Builder and Kit. Prefer to watch instead? Check out my video tutorial below! Why You Need a High-Converting Landing Page A landing page for lead generation is more than just a webpage. It’s a tool that turns visitors into…

How to Improve Your SEO Leveraging Google My Business

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Google My Business (GMB) is an essential tool for small businesses to manage their online presence and engage with clients and customers. While most businesses understand the importance of optimizing their GMB profile with accurate information, many overlook the opportunity to showcase their published content. In this video, I will guide you through the process of updating your GMB profile with your published content, allowing you to leverage this platform to drive more traffic and engage your target audience. Posting updates to your Google My Business (GMB) profile can have several positive effects on your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) efforts.…

How to Segment Your Email Subscribers Based on Location AND Send Them a Specific Email Sequence

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Effective email segmentation is key to optimizing your email marketing campaigns and ensuring that your subscribers receive content that is relevant to their specific needs and interests. By segmenting your subscribers based on their geographical location, you can create personalized email sequences that resonate with their local preferences, events, or offers. In this step-by-step tutorial using my favorite email marketing platform Convert Kit, (affiliate link: https://convertkit.com?lmref=d6BEkg ), I’ll guide you through the entire process of segmenting your email subscribers and setting up a specific email sequence for a location. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced email marketer, this tutorial…

How to Use Chat GPT for Social Media as a Small Business Owner

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Today I’m here to show you how Chat GPT can help you maximize your social media presence as a small business owner. With this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create powerful, engaging content that will capture your target audience’s attention and get you the results you’re looking for. From understanding the basics of Chat GPT to using it to craft a winning social media strategy, I’ll show you how to make the most of this amazing tool.

How to Remove Someone’s Access to Dropbox

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Today I’m sharing a video tutorial that will show you how to easily manage who has access to the files stored in your Dropbox account. Whether you’re sharing large files or just a few documents, you can easily control who can view and access your data. With just a few clicks you can give or revoke access to any folder, giving you full control over who has access to your files.

How to regain access to files in a folder owned by someone else in Dropbox

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Today, I’m here to show you a Dropbox video on how to easily manage access to folders that aren’t owned by you. Watch now to learn how to take control of your folders with ease. With this step-by-step guide, you will quickly be able to take full control of your files and ensure that they remain safe and sound.

How to Easily and Accurately Add Captions to Any Video

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This week I’m going to show you how simple it is to add captions to any video you want to share online. I’ll teach you the best practices for accurately captioning your videos so that they’re optimized for maximum reach and engagement.

How to Easily Edit a Podcast

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Today I’m here with a video tutorial showing you around a piece of software that has really made a huge impact on my workflow. I’m going to show you how it can save you oodles of time and make your editing process smoother and more efficient.

A Candid Look at My Policy on Using Generative Text AI For Client Work

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At Activate Her Awesome, I believe in the power of human creativity and expertise to provide the highest quality services. That’s why I don’t use any artificial intelligence (AI) tools or technologies to generate content for my clients. If you’re hiring me to create anything for you, I want you to know that every word your business gets from me is 100% written by me. I also want to be transparent about how I actually use AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT and Gemini inside my own process, because I think you deserve to know the whole story. Sure, AI…

How to Use Chat GPT: A Guide for Women Over 40

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Today I’m here with a video tutorial showing you how to use Chat GPT, particularly if you’re a woman over 40. If you’ve been around the interwebs lately, you know that Chat GPT is the latest AI-powered tool to come on the scene. Using AI, Chat GPT can answer your questions and provide you with valuable information quickly and easily. So if you’re a woman over 40, this is the perfect tool to help you stay connected and informed.

How to Easily Get Paid Virtually Using an Invoice or Payment Link, A Guide for Women Over 40

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Today I’m here to show you the easiest way to get paid virtually. Whether you’re invoicing clients in different countries or creating a payment button, this video tutorial will show you the best way to get paid quickly and securely. With just a few simple steps, you’ll be on your way to getting paid with ease.

How to Use Chat GPT for Social Media as a Small Business Owner

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Today I’m here to show you how Chat GPT can help you maximize your social media presence as a small business owner. With this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create powerful, engaging content that will capture your target audience’s attention and get you the results you’re looking for. From understanding the basics of Chat GPT to using it to craft a winning social media strategy, I’ll show you how to make the most of this amazing tool.

How to Easily Turn a PDF into a JPEG

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Today, I’m here to show you a quick and easy way to quickly convert a PDF to a JPEG on your Mac computer. With just a few simple steps, you can easily turn a PDF into a JPEG in no time! So, let’s get started and see how it’s done.

How to Set Up Google Analytics, updated for 2023

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Ready to get started with Google Analytics? In today’s video, I’m going to show you step-by-step how to install Google Analytics on your website, so you can start tracking your visitors and gaining valuable insights into how your audience engages with your website. With this data, you’ll be able to make informed decisions about your website that will help drive your income and business growth. Don’t miss out – watch the video now and get started on tracking your audience!

How to Update Your Copyright Date on Your Website

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Start the new year off right by ensuring your website’s copyright is up to date! This week, I’m back with a tutorial to show you how to easily update the copyright dates on your website. Don’t miss out on this chance to stay up-to-date with your site’s legal info – follow my step-by-step guide now!