Although colder weather usually means spending more time indoors, fall lawn care is one of the most important tasks to undertake when preparing a home for fall and winterizing a house. If you do not blow out your sprinkler systems, you could well end up with a lot more work the following year. Here, we talk to experts to find out how to blow out a sprinkler system in the fall, and why this care task is vital to protecting your pipes....

Regular cleaning of the TV screen is a must though if your viewing isn’t to be compromised by the dust, smears, and fingerprints that can accumulate on it. And with the right strategy, it’s an easy task that won’t take long either. All that matters is that you avoid harmful cleaning methods you should never use on a TV. Use our expert cleaning tips to discover how to clean a TV screen effectively and without causing damage to what is, undoubtedly, the best TV you could afford....

When it comes to keeping your indoor plants healthy and shiny, one of the best things you can do is clean their leaves. Dust, dirt, and other debris can block sunlight and prevent the plant from getting the light it needs, which is crucial to leaves looking their best. So make sure your plant leaves stay dust free with some regular TLC. 5 easy ways to make indoor plant leaves shiny 5 easy ways to make indoor plant leaves shiny...

But you may not know that creating a dry garden is also one of the most sustainable backyard ideas to embrace. Dry gardens don’t rely on rainwater and irrigation to survive, favoring drought-tolerant planting to reduce reliance on watering They require less weeding and mowing, and have minimal need for fertilizers and chemicals. ‘A dry garden is a garden that breathes. It is all about drainage, giving plants little opportunity to absorb water,’ says garden designer James Basson of Scape Design (opens in new tab)....

When to prune pumpkin vines When to prune pumpkin vines When you first start gardening, it’s usual to think of pruning as a fall or winter job. However, with pumpkins, it’s far better to get started now, and knowing when to plant pumpkins and when to pick pumpkins off the vine will ensure your harvest is at its best. While major work (removing big vines and so on) is still best left until winter, you’ll find that late summer pruning is a clever way of getting more crop the following year without encouraging too much regrowth....

The screen time data on your iPhone and Mac records all activities. That will give you an unclear picture if you want to start later since it will mix old data with new. So it’s a good idea to reset old screen time data and then start tracking with a definitive purpose. Here’s how to reset your Screen Time data on iPhone and Mac by following these simple steps. How Does Screen Time Work How Does Screen Time Work...

It turns out, there is a pretty good solution already. That is to just convert your Live Photos into animated GIFs or videos before you want to send them out. Animated GIFs have become forms of expression in recent years on the web. Plus, this way friends can see the animation without technically viewing the actual Live Photo. Two apps in the App Store do this pretty well. How to Convert Live Photos to Animated GIFs with Lively How to Convert Live Photos to Animated GIFs with Lively...

Whether you use your GPU’s companion app or the Windows 11 Settings app, setting a preferred GPU for select graphics-demanding apps and games is a good idea. Before we show you how to make apps and games select the preferred GPU on your computer, let’s first understand why you should set that in the first place. Why Should You Set a Preferred GPU for Apps and Games Why Should You Set a Preferred GPU for Apps and Games...

We will explain the difference between the two features so that you can easily choose the right one. Also, we’ll show you how to switch between Universal Control and Sidecar on your Mac and iPad. Sidecar vs Universal Control Sidecar vs Universal Control By default, Sidecar lets you mirror your Mac’s display content or turn your iPad into an additional monitor or secondary display. So, you can either project all the content of your Mac to your iPad or use it as an extension of the Mac’s screen....

Safety Check allows you to take control of data you share with your friends and family who use your Apple ID. This post will explain how to use Safety Check on iPhone and how it is a step ahead to secure your privacy. We used an iPhone running on iOS 16 Public Beta for this post. Safety Check will be available with the iOS 16 update from September 12 onwards for eligible iPhones....

As with any video calling service though, if you use cellular data in order to place FaceTime calls, you might find yourself out of data sooner rather than later. This is particularly true if you use FaceTime for video calling, since the app’s smoothness means it consumes data fairly quickly. Thankfully, there are a few different ways in which you can view your FaceTime data usage on all your iOS devices....

During an online media briefing, IATA director general Willie Walsh commented that feedback for the Travel Pass app has been positive. He added that it is expected to go live in the next couple of weeks after another round of tests, where an estimated total of 60,000 people have been registered to trial the system. According to the association’s official Twitter account, among the next batch to test the app’s capabilities includes Vietnamese airline company VietJetAir....

Paul studied architecture, fashion and business marketing at university, while Shannon indulged in interior design and art. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts We knew we wanted to work together, and with a commitment to raise our children at home, we began our company, Paul Allen Design in 1995. The business primarily focuses on all phases of residential design, both remodel and new construction. Our first Historic Hotel project, was The Washington Schoolhouse Hotel, in Park City Utah....