Ctrl+Shift+V Is the Best Shortcut You're Not Using

Did You Know?: The brand name “Crayola” was created by the wife of the company founder, Alice (Stead) Binney, and is a combination of the French word “craie” (for chalk) and “ola” (from the word oleaginous, which means “rich in, covered with, or producing oil”). [Read in Browser]( [How-To Geek]() June 8, 2022 Did You Know? The brand name “Crayola” was created by the wife of the company founder, Alice (Stead) Binney, and is a combination of the French word “craie” (for chalk) and “ola” (from the word oleaginous, which means “rich in, covered with, or producing oil”). [🔌 One charger to rule them all]( Happy Wednesday! The European Union is one step closer to requiring all mobile devices to use USB Type-C for charging, including phones, tablets, cameras, headsets, and even laptops. That could help push Apple to finally switch to USB Type-C on the iPhone, but there’s still plenty of time for something to go wrong. 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But it’s no longer reserved only for the extravagant chairs you picture residing in a floor-to-ceiling walnut room. Harber London’s Leather Desk Mat brings quality material to your office in a modern fashion. [Read More »]( Want to see more great content from LifeSavvy? Join the mailing list! [Sign Up for the LifeSavvy Newsletter]( REVIEW GEEK [OnePlus 10 Pro Review: The Third Flagship?]( [OnePlus 10 Pro Review: The Third Flagship?]( For years now, if you wanted a flagship smartphone, you had but two choices realistically: an Apple device or a Samsung. OnePlus has slowly shifted from “affordable near-flagship” to “actual flagship.” The OnePlus 10 Pro represents its biggest swing for the fences yet. And it got so close. [Read More »]( [Chipolo CARD Spot Review: A Credit Card-Shaped Apple AirTag]( [Chipolo CARD Spot Review: A Credit Card-Shaped Apple AirTag]( I have been using AirTags to track my keys, bags, and suitcases since the Bluetooth tracker’s announcement in 2021. 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