close 'CyberGuy': How to share a YouTube video starting at a specific time Kurt Knutsson says these steps ensure that your friends and family get to the exact moment you want them to see. Try it out and streamline your sharing experience. Technology can sometimes feel overwhelming, but mastering a few simple tricks can make life much easier. Whether youre adjusting your phones sound and vibration settings, sharing a precise moment in a YouTube video or quickly fixing browser issues, these quick tips will save you time and frustration. Let's dive into these five tech hacks to streamline your devices and make them work smarter for you. A woman looking at her cellphone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Tech tip #1: Adjusting sound and vibration on iPhones and Android devicesNeed to customize your devices sound and vibration settings? Heres how to do it on both iPhone and Android.Go toSettingsClick Sounds & HapticsAdjust theRinger and Alerts slider(Ringtone on iOS 18.2) to change the notification sound volumeToggleVibrate on Ring orVibrate on Silent to control vibration settings(With iOS 18, Vibrations are referred to as "Haptics." Tap onHaptics to control when your phone vibrates. In addition, users can choose from even more options, like "Always Play," "Play in Silent Mode," "Don't Play in Silent Mode" or "Never Play.") Customize your ringtone, text tones and alert sounds from this menu.Go toSettingsClickSound (orSound & Vibration)AdjustRing volume,Media volume,Alarm volume andNotification volumeToggleVibrate for calls andVibrate for notifications to enable vibration* Settings may vary depending on your Android phone's manufacturer. A woman browsing on her phone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Tech tip #2: Make YouTube share exactly what you wantWant to share a specific moment in a YouTube video without making someone scrub through the timeline? Its easy! Just pause the video at the exact point you want to share, clickShare and check the box that saysStart at [time]. Copy thelink and voil: Your recipient will jump straight to the action, whether its the punchline of a joke or the key moment of a tutorial. Try it out and save everyone some scrolling. YouTube app (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Tech tip #3:Quick fix for a stuck tab in your browserHave you ever clicked on a tab that just wont load or respond? Heres a handy trick to refresh it without losing your place. On most browsers, just right-click the tab and chooseReload (or pressCtrl+R on Windows orCmd+R on Mac). Still stuck? Open a new tab, copy the web address from the unresponsive one and paste it into the fresh tab. Its a simple way to get back on track without breaking a sweat.Want to go the extra mile? For a more thorough refresh that clears the cache, you can useCtrl+Shift+R (Windows/Linux) orCmd+Shift+R (Mac).When might this be helpful? A hard refresh clears the browser's cache for the page, ensuring you see the most up-to-date version of the website without old data interfering. A person working on their laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Tech tip #4:Brighten your screen in a flashWhen your screen is too dim or too bright, adjusting the brightness can make all the difference for comfort and visibility.Apple (Mac): Look at the top row of your keyboard. Find the sun icons on theF1 andF2 keys. PressF2 to increase brightness. (On some MacBooks, you may need to hold thefn key while pressing these.)iPhone/iPad: Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen (or up from the bottom on older models). Use the brightness slider (marked with a sun icon) to adjust the brightness.Windows (PC): Locate the brightness keys, usually marked with a sun icon, on the top row of your keyboard. On most laptops, press theFunction (Fn) key and then the key with a sun icon. No sun icon? HitWindows + A to open the Action Center and use the brightness slider.Android devices: Adjust brightness directly from the quick settings panel. Swipe down from the top of the screen, find the brightness slider (usually marked with a sun icon) and drag it to your desired level. If your Android device has a physical keyboard, the brightness keys may be similar to those on a PC.Pro tip: Brighter screens use more battery! Image of an open laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Tech tip #5: Save time with browser tab shortcutsHave too many tabs open? Quickly cycle through them using keyboard shortcuts:On Windows: PressCtrl+Tab to move to the next tab orCtrl+Shift+Tab to go backOn Mac: UseCommand+Option+Right Arrow to switch forward andCommand+Option+Left Arrow to go backIts a fast way to navigate without lifting your fingers from the keyboard. A man working on his laptop (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)Kurt's key takeawaysTechnology should make our lives easier, not more complicated. With these tips in your arsenal, you'll spend less time fighting with your devices and more time enjoying what they can do for you. Remember, the best tech solutions are often the simplest ones; it's just a matter of knowing where to look. Keep this guide handy and don't be afraid to experiment with these features to find what works best for you.Got a tip youd like to share and/or what other everyday tech challenges would you like help solving? 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