Tech Tips
Whether you're looking to reclaim your calendar or avoid those "oops, I forgot to send that" moments, here are four quick tech wins to make your digital life a little smoother.
Master the "Send Later" Feature
We’ve all had that brilliant thought at 10 PM but didn’t want to be the person buzzing someone’s phone during Bridgerton. Now, you can look like a morning person without actually being one.
On iPhone (iOS 18+): Open a message, tap the + icon to the left of the text field, and select Send Later. Choose your time, type your message, and hit send. It will sit quietly in the chat until the scheduled moment.
On Android (Google Messages): Type your message, then long-press the send arrow. A menu will pop up allowing you to "Schedule send" for a later time or date.
Stop Gmail from Overloading Your Calendar
Tired of every single flight confirmation, dinner reservation, or random "Save the Date" automatically cluttering your Google Calendar? Take back control.
From the App: Open the Google Calendar app, tap the menu (three lines), go to Settings, and select Events from Gmail. Toggle off "Show events from Gmail."
From your Desktop: Go to Calendar settings, click Event Settings in the left sidebar, and look for "Events from Gmail." Uncheck the box that says "Automatically add events."
Note: If you want to be extra thorough, go to your Gmail settings under "Data privacy" and turn off "Smart features" to stop Google from scanning your emails for these events entirely.
Use "Check In" for Peace of Mind
This is a game-changer for parents, travelers, or anyone walking home late. Instead of remembering to text "I'm home," let your phone do it for you.
How it works: In an iPhone message thread, tap +, then More, and select Check In.
Why use it? You can set it to notify your recipient when you reach a specific destination (like home). If you stop moving or don't arrive on time, it can even securely share your location and battery level with that person so they know to check on you.
Say Goodbye to Passwords with "Passkeys"
It’s 2026—passwords are so 2010. Passkeys allow you to sign into websites and apps using your face, fingerprint, or device PIN instead of a typed password.
The Benefit: They are much harder to hack (phishing-resistant!) and you never have to remember a "unique string of 12 characters including a symbol and your childhood pet's name" again.
How to start: Next time a major site (like Google, Amazon, or Apple) asks if you want to "Create a Passkey," say Yes. Your device will handle the heavy lifting from there.
