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00:00Now, how many functioning razor blades have you thrown out because they got oxidated and rusty?
00:06And how much usable toilet paper have you wasted because you didn't know any better?
00:11Luckily, that can change if you follow some simple tips.
00:15Now, let's say you've just arrived back from the grocery store.
00:19The bags are full of fresh produce and refrigerated items.
00:22If you're a type A person, you probably look at your empty fridge and start throwing your groceries inside without
00:29any type of organizational system.
00:32Now, if you were a type B, maybe you stop for a moment to assess the situation and try to
00:38figure out the best way to distribute your food.
00:41No matter which scenario you fit into, I bet you've been storing some essential day-to-day items in a
00:47very wrong way.
00:48Take eggs. We're used to them coming beautifully placed in their little carton packages, ready to be picked one by
00:56one and transferred to the egg compartment located on the fridge's door.
01:00But have you ever stopped to wonder whether that is really the best place to store your eggs after all?
01:06Turns out, it's not the ideal place for them.
01:09The refrigerator door is one of the warmest parts of a fridge, as it is being constantly opened and closed,
01:16compromising the egg's overall quality.
01:18According to food safety experts, there is such a thing as the correct order to store food inside the fridge.
01:25Refrigeration plays a large role in keeping your food safe.
01:29The first rule of keeping food fresh is to always check the temperature in the places where you store it.
01:35The temperature inside kitchen cabinets should be between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 70 degrees.
01:41And when it comes to the fridge, it must be around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, while the freezer should mark nothing
01:48over 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
01:50Store your refrigerated foods by cooking temperature, from the lowest temperature on the upper shelves to the highest cooking temperature
01:58on the bottom shelves.
01:59Keep ready-to-eat foods that need little to no cooking at all on the first fridge shelf.
02:04Then, organize the rest of your shelves by cooking temperature.
02:08In this scenario, eggs would go on the third or fourth shelf, as they cook between 145 and 155 degrees
02:15Fahrenheit.
02:16Now, bread.
02:17If you're a carb eater, you've certainly lost multiple packages of bread before.
02:22They are notoriously known for their super-fast expiring dates and the colonies of mold that appear from what seems
02:30to be thin air and force us to throw away otherwise good slices of bread.
02:34Well, here's some good news.
02:36There is a way to keep your loaf of bread fresh for weeks and even months.
02:40And contrary to eggs and milk, the fridge is not the way to go for that to happen.
02:46Instead, separate the slices of bread and place them in a plastic bag.
02:50Now, close the bag, removing all air from inside it.
02:54Be sure to leave the bag as free from air as possible.
02:57That is what will generate its safe storage.
03:00Now, place the airtight bags of plastic into a freezer.
03:04And voila!
03:05Your bread can last up to three months that way.
03:08How about pickles and other condiment food jars?
03:11In order to make them last longer, store them upside down, as that will prevent mold growth.
03:17And yes, you can keep these ones on your fridge's door.
03:21There's no problem with that.
03:23Before we leave the kitchen, try this out.
03:25Whenever you buy a new non-stick saucepan, season it before actually cooking anything on it.
03:31First, you'll need oil.
03:33Rub on the edges of your pan and place it inside the stove for about 60 seconds.
03:38Let it absorb the heat, then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool down.
03:43Wipe off the excess oil, and there you have it.
03:46This way, the oil will fill in any small gaps or little pores in the pan,
03:51smoothing down the surface until it's all even.
03:53You can now expose the pan to high temperatures, and it won't get damaged.
03:58Now, let's move on to bathroom items.
04:01Toilet paper is easily one of the most wasted household items.
04:05Even if we notice it, we don't really do much to change the way we go about it.
04:10Apart from the classic over-under discussion of how we should place toilet paper,
04:14there is a less-known must-do habit that we often ignore.
04:19Just to fill you in, in case you've been oblivious to this until now,
04:23toilet paper science has long debated whether the correct way to hang the roll
04:28is with the loose end draped over the top or with the loose end hanging inside next to the wall.
04:34And as much as I bet many here already know the answer,
04:37can I have a drumroll, please?
04:42Well, you got that right if you guessed with the loose end draped over the top.
04:47It is so for the simple reason that over provides easier access to the loose hanging end of the paper
04:53and minimizes the risk of knuckle-on-wall germ gathering.
04:58Ooh.
04:58But now, toilet paper ingenuity doesn't end here.
05:02Did you know that to reduce toilet paper waste,
05:05you should squish your rolls before placing them on the bathroom hanger?
05:09By squishing, I mean laying them down horizontally and pressing them down with your hand
05:14until their asperic center has turned into an oval, almost flattened shape.
05:19Yes, you should aim at flattening your toilet paper.
05:22And no, I haven't lost my mind.
05:25That happened long ago.
05:27The purpose of this practice is to make it harder for toilet paper to rotate.
05:31When you hang it in its usual, more circular form, it rotates too easily.
05:37This way, it lets us, the toilet paper users, effortlessly enjoy it in an unlimited fashion.
05:44Depending on the force we use to pull the paper,
05:46we will end up with twice or three times the amount of paper we needed in the first place.
05:51And sure, we could just roll the excess back.
05:54But I bet most of us here don't do that and end up just wasting huge chunks of paper.
06:01You get the idea, right?
06:02Oval-shaped paper equals more controlled rotation and thus less waste of toilet paper.
06:08So there.
06:09Then we have razor blades.
06:11If you're the person who never stops buying razor blades because the last one you bought five days ago is
06:17already rusty from your bathroom's humidity,
06:20maybe you'll want to listen to this one.
06:22It's not true that razor blades have such a short life expectancy.
06:26They can and should last longer in our bathroom cupboards.
06:30We just need to know how to handle them.
06:33Now, you don't have to be an expert to know that a warm and moist environment doesn't go well with
06:39razor blade steel.
06:40So, for starters, you should always dry them after using them, especially if your last usage was in the shower.
06:47Then, keep them in a cool and dry spot, maybe even out of the bathroom.
06:52They will surely last longer this way.
06:54Using a rusty blade can be especially bad for your skin, contributing to bacterial or fungal infection.
07:01So, that's a big no-no for leaving the blade face down in a puddle of shower water.
07:06Do keep that in mind.
07:08After that delicious shower, some people may head back to their bedrooms.
07:12If it's near bedtime, they might even decide to light that aesthetically pleasant nightside candle
07:18and enjoy the most out of its pleasing white musk and warm vanilla aroma.
07:24But if your candle has been burning too quickly, try these tricks out and see if it'll last longer.
07:30You can trim your candle's wick multiple times and keep it as far away from water and moist as possible.
07:37It will guarantee that your candle's wax stays firm and steady and thus continues to burn slower for a longer
07:44period of time.
07:45A little extra tip regarding candles.
07:47Never throw away their jars once you've finally burnt them out.
07:52Suppose you made it to the end of your candle.
07:54Congrats!
07:55Boil some water, wash the recipient with detergent and warm water,
07:59clean the remaining wax out of it, and reuse the jar.
08:03You can plant a succulent, store art supply, or use it for anything your heart desires.
08:09And there you have it.
08:11Little changes in habits can go a long way in your daily life.
08:15Be sure to check them out and let us know in the comments below which one was your favorite to
08:20try out.
08:21Me?
08:21I'm going to make candles out of toilet paper.
08:24We'll see how that goes.
08:26Ah, it's finally the weekend and you decide to go out for dinner.
08:30You opt for Chinese food because, duh, it's so delicious.
08:34You're seated at a lovely window table and handed the menu and a pair of chopsticks.
08:39Now you're faced with two options.
08:41After taking them out of their little paper envelope, what is it that you do?
08:45Option A. Do you split them straight down the middle after some struggle?
08:49Option B. Do you break them from the tip where they are glued together, like the Internet has taught you?
08:55Well, according to mainstream online knowledge, option B will leave you with half-broken chopsticks.
09:01As it happened some time ago, a myth regarding the correct way to use chopsticks appeared on the Internet.
09:06It claimed that the little marks on the tips of your chopsticks were there to help you to separate the
09:11top part.
09:12After that, you could turn this piece into a pillow to rest your chopsticks on during the meal.
09:18Well, as it turns out, having something to put your chopsticks on is very important.
09:23But breaking the top end of a wooden chopstick is not how it's supposed to go.
09:27So, once again, you arrive at the restaurant, make your order, and your waiter hands you a pair of wooden
09:33chopsticks.
09:33This time, you follow option A, breaking the chopsticks in two.
09:38And if you really want something to put your chopsticks on, just ask the waiter.
09:42They most likely have what you need.
09:44Me? I'm the daredevil type, so I just put them on my plate.
09:48Now that this is covered, you might spend the rest of the night trying to figure out how to hold
09:53the chopsticks correctly.
09:54The Chinese have been using chopsticks since 1200 BCE.
09:58I was using a fork back then.
10:00They started out using them as cooking utensils.
10:03But it wasn't until 400 CE that they started using them at the table for eating.
10:08This custom spread around.
10:10And at one point, the Japanese created disposable bamboo chopsticks that we use today.
10:1640% of the world's population use their hands to eat.
10:1930% use knives and forks.
10:22And the remaining 30% use chopsticks.
10:25Most chopsticks users are from the East and Southeast Asia,
10:28with China, Korea, and Japan leading the race.
10:30And just in case you're wondering, yes, there is more than one type of chopsticks in the world.
10:36For example, chopsticks in China are the thickest and longest of them all.
10:40They're often made from bamboo or melamine and have thick and flat tips.
10:45The material is slippery and smooth, which makes folding them even more difficult.
10:49Now, say you're having dinner with native chopsticks users.
10:53Here's what you should do.
10:55Plan where you'll rest your chopsticks between bites.
10:58You don't want to make a mess, right?
11:00So, don't put them on the table.
11:01You'll get sauce all over the place.
11:03Definitely don't place them upright in your ice bowl.
11:06I'm not even going to start on how impolite that looks.
11:09The best solution would be to ask for a chopstick pillow or a holder and put it next to your
11:14plate.
11:15But if that's not an option, you can lean the tips of your chopsticks on the rim of your plate
11:19or bowl.
11:20Also, pay attention to what your chopsticks are pointing at once you put them down.
11:25It shouldn't be the people you're dining with.
11:27That can be interpreted as disrespectful in certain cultures.
11:30Now, here's how you're supposed to hold your chopsticks.
11:34Here's your hand.
11:35And a pair of chopsticks.
11:36Try holding them like you would normally hold a pen or pencil.
11:40Take a mental picture of what it looks like.
11:42Now, never do this again.
11:45Try doing this.
11:46The thumb over the chopstick, under the chopstick, the tip of your finger.
11:50Got it?
11:51You have to place your thumb and index finger on the top stick,
11:54your middle finger serving as both support for the upper chopstick
11:57and as a holder for the bottom one, together with your ring finger.
12:01It might sound difficult, but it's really not.
12:04Just make sure to get some practice.
12:06And remember, if your finger starts sliding down the chopsticks,
12:10hold them as close to the top end as possible.
12:12This way, you can open your chopsticks wider.
12:15If you're almost a pro at handling chopsticks, you can use them while cooking.
12:19Just don't use metal ones, though.
12:21They are good heat conductors and will also most likely scratch the bottom of your pan.
12:26There are other types of chopsticks you can use.
12:28They are very good in case you decide to cook tempura or fritters that you need to keep turning from
12:34one side to the other.
12:35And last but not least, never wash your chopsticks in the washing machine.
12:39Just don't.
12:40They'll probably end up clogging the machine.
12:43Wash them by hand, the way previous generations did.
12:46Now, moving on to other things you might have been doing wrong.
12:50Hey, I don't mean to criticize.
12:51Guys, I'm just going to point out a few improvement opportunities on things you might have been doing badly,
12:57like microwaving leftover food.
13:00How many times have you taken your food out of the microwave,
13:03only to discover it's still cold in the middle?
13:05That's because microwaves heat the food closer to the sides of the plate first.
13:10Often, the heat doesn't have enough time to reach the middle of your, let's say, delicious spaghetti bolognese.
13:15It's more effective to spread your food closer to the sides, leaving some empty space in the middle.
13:21There you have it, warm food without much effort.
13:24And since we've been talking about food, let's talk chicken wings.
13:28Most of us take one, scorching hot, with both hands and take a big bite.
13:32But there's an easier way to eat it.
13:34Grab the wing by the two little bones, twist them, and slowly pull the bones out.
13:39Don't worry, the chicken won't feel it.
13:41You'll get a meaty, bone-free chicken wing.
13:44After all this eating, make sure you brush your teeth.
13:47But make sure you're doing it right.
13:50Choose a soft or medium-bristled toothbrush.
13:52It won't harm your gums.
13:54And instead of repeating mechanical up-and-down movements,
13:57choose a 45-degree angle and go with it.
14:00This way, you'll clean all that sticky plaque.
14:03To break in a new pair of shoes, you can ask someone with wider feet to do it for you.
14:08Maybe Mongo here.
14:09Or you can do something different.
14:11First, you'll need to put on a pair of thick socks.
14:14After that, use your hairdryer to blow hot air on one of the shoes and walk or jump around your
14:20home for a minute or so.
14:21You'll notice that your shoe has become warmer and softer.
14:24Now, repeat this process with the other shoe.
14:27Now, if you still think the only use of nail polish is to make your nails all nice and pretty,
14:32you might be in for a surprise.
14:34Nail polish has unique waterproofing and adhesive properties, which makes it pretty useful when you need to create protective seals.
14:42So, if you've chipped a ceramic jug and glued it back together, try applying a layer of colorless nail polish.
14:49Now, the crack is sealed and your jug is ready to be used again.
14:53And if you don't want to seal envelopes, if you still use them,
14:56you can apply a coat of nail polish on the corners of the envelope, close it, and put it in
15:01the mail.
15:02And now, some real magic.
15:04You know how the tips of your shoelaces might get frayed?
15:07Hey, sometimes I get afraid.
15:08Well, you can twist the loose ends together, dip the ends of your shoelace into clear nail polish,
15:13and it will lock itself together in place.
15:16You can also do that if you have some difficulties with threading a needle.
15:20Dipping the thread in nail polish will make its tip firmer,
15:23and it'll make it easier for you to pass the thread through that tiny eye of the needle.
15:28Now, if you're a fan of Gatorade, I'm sure you'll be surprised to know that you've been drinking it all
15:33raw.
15:34At the bottom of every bottle of Gatorade, there's some space.
15:37You can use it to keep the cap.
15:39This way, you'll never lose it when drinking Gatorade again.
15:43So, who doesn't like to add some ketchup to that delicious hot dog?
15:47But you might be storing it incorrectly.
15:50Should you refrigerate it or not?
15:53Commercially made ketchup typically contains tomato, sugar, and vinegar,
15:56which give the sauce its specific acidity.
15:59The vinegar is actually what keeps the condiment preserved and safe to eat.
16:03That's why ketchup doesn't need to be refrigerated to avoid going bad.
16:07So, you can clear up that refrigerator shelf space and leave your ketchup in a cupboard at room temperature.
16:13But never leave it sitting in the sun on a hot day.
16:17When you go to open it, it will explode all over you in a big red mess.
16:21I speak from experience.
16:23And finally, if you want to cross out a word on a page, try writing several random letters over it.
16:29This way, the combination of letters will make the word impossible to read,
16:33and your secrets will remain safe.
16:36The button on the top of your baseball cap is there purely for aesthetic purposes.
16:41By the way, this little thing has a name.
16:44Professionals call it a Squacho.
16:46Its initial function was to hold the four panels of the cap together.
16:50As hat making improved, the panels stopped needing it to hold together,
16:55and Squacho was removed.
16:56But hats didn't look the same without it.
16:58Soon after, the Squacho returned due to popular demand.
17:03Originally, high-heeled shoes weren't intended for galas and proms.
17:08Back in the 10th century, horse riding was pretty tough with flat-soled shoes,
17:12and many riders' feet would constantly fall out of the stirrups.
17:15Higher heels helped deal with that problem.
17:18The grip was much firmer with them, and they grew in popularity.
17:21It wasn't long before they became a fashion accessory to match stylish outfits.
17:27Notable people wouldn't want to be seen without them.
17:30Riding a horse with fancy heels was the equivalent of owning a luxurious sports car.
17:34Even though heels were worn mainly by men at the start,
17:38ladies picked up on the iconic trend in the 17th century.
17:41It's been one of the biggest ever since.
17:44In ancient Rome, salt was so precious that people even called it white gold.
17:50With scorching heat and no fridges, its purpose was to preserve food, mainly meat and fish.
17:56As a bonus, it made everything tastier.
17:59Sal, which is salt in Latin, was used instead of money to pay salaries.
18:04Here is where the word salary originated.
18:08Rice is the oldest cultivated food in human history.
18:11Its origins as wild grass started in a small valley around 15,000 years ago in Southeast Asia.
18:18Today, it's served globally as a staple diet and popular ingredient to 3.5 billion people.
18:26It would be difficult to imagine a world without video calls you use through your phone camera or laptop.
18:33The technology has helped game-changing innovations like working from home.
18:37Still, video calls' original purpose is far from how we use them today.
18:42The technology was introduced to confirm if the coffee was still in a pot.
18:47In 1993, researchers at the University of Cambridge found it frustrating when they took a break to get a cup
18:53of coffee,
18:53only to find that the pot was empty.
18:56So, they invented a device to monitor it and hooked up a camera that provided their computer with a live
19:02stream of the coffee pot.
19:03Thanks to these researchers, we can work in pajamas now.
19:08We know Albert Einstein for various achievements, but there's something he co-invented that goes overlooked.
19:15Together with his student, he invented a modified refrigerator.
19:19It's not like the ones we use today.
19:21In the 1920s, fridges weren't quite as safe as they produced poisonous gases.
19:26He wanted to create a safer version that didn't require electricity, without moving parts, and only needed a heat source
19:33to operate.
19:34Unfortunately, there wasn't enough funding, so the project dried up.
19:37Later, in the 1950s, electric fridges became popular.
19:41But in 2008, engineers from Oxford University revived this retro design.
19:47They're still working on it, but once they finish,
19:49the Einstein fridge will come in handy for rural areas without power and people who want to live off the
19:54grid.
19:56That random QWERTY design doesn't make things easier.
20:00In the 1870s, Christopher Scholz invented a layout that ensured typing was twice as fast.
20:06But with commonly used letters next to each other, it was a bit too fast, and the machines constantly jammed.
20:12So, he then developed the QWERTY design.
20:15It forced typists to adopt a pecking style.
20:18This way, they would search for a letter and slowly type with their index fingers.
20:23The keyboards remain unchanged even today.
20:26And people all over the world have somehow adapted to them.
20:30The plastic end of your shoelace is an aglet, and people have used it since ancient Rome.
20:36Sure thing, they had no plastic back then, so those aglets were made of stone, glass, or even metal.
20:43Extra-wealthy people could accessorize their shoes with precious metals, like brass or silver.
20:48What came first, the TV or the remote control?
20:53The technology that functions in the remote is older by several decades.
20:58In 1898, Nikola Tesla created a machine to control mechanical devices with radio waves.
21:04Initially, he tried selling the idea of a radio waves device operating I.O. through remote control boats.
21:11But the potential buyers were not interested.
21:13He was way ahead of his time, as remote controls were finally used with televisions in 1956.
21:20As engineer Percy Spencer initially invented something brilliant in 1945, he was working on a new vacuum tube, the magnetron,
21:29which was used with early radar systems.
21:31While working on the project, he found that the chocolate in his pocket had melted.
21:36Realizing the heating potential of the magnetron, he used it on corn kernels, which turned into popcorn.
21:42Then, he tried testing it with eggs, but things got a bit messy.
21:46So once the yolk was washed away, he built a metal box, keeping the energy within, and the first microwave
21:52oven was built.
21:55In 1733, a duke in England requested William Kent, an architect, to make a traveling device for his kids.
22:03William accepted and built the first ever stroller.
22:06But nobody had to push it.
22:08Instead of handles, it was built like a carriage and pulled by a goat or a small pony.
22:13Only a few were made as it was pricey.
22:15More than 100 years later, in 1848, the first stroller with push handles became available and more affordable.
22:24Police are often associated with donuts, and there is actually a reason why.
22:29During the 1950s in the USA, police officers that worked night shifts found it hard to locate anywhere open for
22:35a midnight snack.
22:37Donut shops at this time were family-owned.
22:39They were working hard throughout the night, providing fresh donuts for the coming day.
22:43The shops were vulnerable at night, becoming the perfect relationship.
22:47Nourishment for the police and extra protection for the shops.
22:52Popping bubble wrap is an excellent source of relaxation, and it's also helpful with delicate packages.
22:58In 1957, two engineers glued together two shower curtains, trapping the air bubbles between.
23:04This is how the first bubble wrap was made.
23:07The result they were looking for was a sort of textured wallpaper.
23:11Still, it didn't go well on the market.
23:13Some time later, they tried to sell it as insulation for greenhouses, and once again, they failed.
23:20Everything changed in 1960 when IBM needed to ship delicate computer parts.
23:25The bubble wrap was perfect, and they continued to collaborate.
23:30Using maps with your phone has become a far easier way to navigate,
23:34But the old-fashioned handheld maps were once the only option, creating a competitive industry.
23:39So much so, that mapmakers would draw in phantom settlements to avoid rivals stealing from them.
23:46These fake towns were called a copyright trap.
23:49However, one of these fake settlements became real.
23:53Aglo in New York was drawn into a map by General Drafting Co.
23:57Another competing mapmaker had also included this town on their own, and the copyright trap was sprung.
24:03But in court, they found that in 1950, a general store had actually been built there.
24:09And the owner assumed that Aglo was a real area based on the map, so he named the shop after
24:14it.
24:15So, there was no violation found, as technically, Aglo was real, thanks to that general store.
24:22In 1943, Vesta Stout from Illinois was working with securing parcels.
24:27She was disappointed with the poor paper tape, as it would fall apart when wet.
24:32So, she asked her boss to try to make waterproof tape.
24:35Her request was ignored, but she wrote a letter to President Roosevelt with an idea of how to make a
24:41better tape.
24:42Not only did she explain her concept, but she also provided it with detailed designs.
24:47He approved the idea and ordered the changes.
24:49The new tape was so helpful for freight transport that everyone wanted it, and they started selling it at hardware
24:56stores.
24:57In the 1950s, many people would wrap air ducts, and it was then deceptively named duct tape.
25:03Still, the adhesive on the sticky side wasn't suitable for cold and hot temperatures, which caused the tape to fall
25:09off.
25:10Despite this, people continued to use that tape for almost everything else.
25:16Decades ago, no one would ever imagine keeping a stick in their pocket that could hold hundreds of gigabytes.
25:21We've come a long way since then, and got used to USBs transferring our files from device to device with
25:27ease.
25:28In 2000, two major companies developed and sold the first USB flash drives 1.0, which snowballed into USB 2
25:36.0, 3.0, Type-C, and so on.
25:40Physically, they can endure rough treatment and won't get damaged easily, especially if you get proper protection.
25:46By design, USBs are almost perfect.
25:49So perfect that you always make the mistake of inserting it in the wrong way.
25:54Admit it, the two square holes are used to help the USB secure its position once it's inside the port.
26:00It's not strong enough to keep it stuck, but strong enough to do its job.
26:05You can protect your USB with proper encryption.
26:08This means that if anyone gets their hands on them, they won't be able to read them.
26:13Encrypted files end up being scrambled into gibberish of a series of letters and numbers,
26:17instead of comprehensive words to anyone who tries to read it.
26:21The file is only accessible if someone gets their hands on that USB.
26:26But if you're using certain online services like messaging or emailing, then encryption is simply not enough.
26:32Sure, the person on the other end can't read the contents of the work, but the hosting website can.
26:39This is where end-to-end encryption comes in.
26:42That means any information that goes in and out is, again, scrambled into gibberish to anyone who is in the
26:49way of your traffic,
26:50including the hosting service.
26:52Cloud Storage has taken the world by storm.
26:55You can now save everything that's on your desktop to the Internet
26:58and access that data across multiple devices.
27:02All you need is an email and password, and boom, you're safe and have all your files in one place.
27:09Cloud Storage isn't data floating up in the clouds, but, less excitingly, servers that physically store data.
27:16They're like regular computers, just minus the monitors for viewing.
27:20These servers take up a lot of money.
27:22That's why you normally have to pay for their services.
27:25The servers are placed in data centers all around the world where third-party companies manage them.
27:30It's like getting remote access to a computer.
27:34The servers include a master control server, backup server, and a linked supply of servers operating to maintain a good
27:41quality service.
27:42The more money you pay, the better the server your data will be stored in.
27:48In the realm of computers, you just can't delete something to be gone forever.
27:52Whatever file you want to remove is already present in the hard disk as electrical impulses.
27:58And, depending on your gadget, it will be disposed of in a recycle bin or the garbage.
28:04That isn't to say that it isn't still there.
28:06It simply implies that the file has been moved to a different folder from which you can easily recover it.
28:12So, if you're worried about accidentally deleting a crucial document you've been working on for weeks, don't panic.
28:17It's not gone for good.
28:19But if your device breaks, then all your data is lost.
28:23If you own a device that has Windows 10, then you've probably been shutting down thinking that your computer or
28:29laptop is completely off.
28:31This is not the case.
28:32Windows 10 doesn't actually shut down, but goes into a state of hibernation.
28:37It keeps your app saved for you to recover.
28:40The proper way to shut it down is by resetting it.
28:44Windows operating system is known for being user-friendly with all the commands displayed in front of you.
28:50But for computer whiz kids, know that you can open the search bar and type CMD for the command prompt.
28:56It looks just like a bunch of random characters, but this is where you can achieve a lot with your
29:02device.
29:04If you don't like the black window, you can always change the color of your suiting.
29:08Once you launch the command prompt window, right-click on the title bar and then on Properties.
29:14Another window will open, which has the option of choosing colors.
29:18You can pick the colors you want for the background and text, or fix the opacity for the CMD window.
29:26This is easy mode.
29:27The real work is typing commands in the window.
29:30If you want to look for all your drivers on your Windows 10 device, then type in this command in
29:35the window.
29:37Don't forget to add spaces.
29:39The list of servers will magically pop up on your screen.
29:42This is a good way to get to the bottom of your issue, instead of searching for them manually.
29:47You can also hide specific folders on your computer through the command prompt by typing this command and pressing enter.
29:55Of course, you'll have to type in the folder you want to hide, and poof, it's gone.
30:01The non-tech way of doing this is by opening the Properties pane in the folder
30:05and clicking on the checkbox that shows HIDDEN.
30:09While this is indeed the easy way of hiding your folders, it's not the most effective.
30:15You can simply write, Show hidden files and folders, and every checkbox you check will be visible again.
30:23The command prompt isn't all about business.
30:26You can try playing a game there to pass the time.
30:28Don't expect a triple-A kind with realistic graphics and epic gameplay.
30:33Type this command and you'll be transported into the game via text.
30:37This game will allow you to create characters and engage in this imaginary world.
30:44Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers on the net, but you can also play a text-based
30:49game there, just like in the command prompt.
30:52First press Ctrl plus Shift plus J to open the console.
30:57Then type text adventure into the search box.
31:01Don't freak out, you just opened the sort of a back end of the page.
31:06Next, click on the box that says console.
31:09You'll be greeted with a text that will ask you if you want to play a game.
31:13Type yes and you'll instantly begin.
31:16They'll give you some basic commands which are easy to follow and an opening premise of the journey.
31:21If you're looking for something a little more contemporary, then get ready to play some solitaire.
31:26No worries, you don't have to type some command to play it.
31:30All you need to do is type solitaire in the search bar and you're there.
31:34You can play the exciting game of solitaire in your web browser.
31:39And when you get bored, you can play the classic game Pac-Man.
31:43If you're from the generation of the classic bulky phones, then this next game will bring back all those memories
31:49of your childhood.
31:50Open Google and type snake and there you go.
31:55When the internet is down, you can play the dinosaur game in your browser window while you're impatiently waiting for
32:01the Wi-Fi to come back.
32:03This game is very simple.
32:04After pressing Enter, you just have to hit the space bar to jump over obstacles.
32:09And at a certain point, you'll have the option to duck down, which will make it even more challenging.
32:15Even without Wi-Fi, you can still have a good time.
32:18You can pause the game whenever you want by pressing the Alt key or F11.
32:22You can just click on your screen to continue the game at any time.
32:27Windows 11 has some cool hidden features that are very useful, like adjusting the volume for each individual app.
32:35You can go to Settings and click on System.
32:38Hit the Sound section.
32:40This will bring you to all the sound levels and the master switch.
32:44Copy-pasting is so essential to our everyday workflow that Windows 11 decide to take it to a whole other
32:50level with clipboard history.
32:53This option allows you to save your copied texts in one designated area, which you can access any time.
33:01And the good news is that this option is also available on Windows 10.
33:05Just click on the Windows key plus V and you're good to go.
33:11If you have too many windows opened on Windows 11, you can grab the window that you want to keep
33:16and shake it.
33:17It will minimize all the remaining windows in the background so that you can have a pleasant, productive workflow.
33:23Oh, wait.
33:23It's happening now.
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