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Check the Readability of Your Texts
Use readability.ch to instantly see if your text is easy to understand – and where to improve it.
Reader Mode: Distraction-Free Reading in Safari
Ads, pop-ups, and sidebars disappear – only the article remains. One click in Safari is all it takes.
Protect your privacy with Proton Mail
Privacy is essential – Proton Mail offers 100% encrypted emails from a trusted provider based in Switzerland.
WhatsApp Privacy: 8 Settings Everyone Should Change
Protect yourself from scams, stalking, and data theft with optimal WhatsApp privacy settings — in just 5 minutes.
Share a Webpage from Safari
Quickly share any webpage via iMessage, WhatsApp, Email and more with just two taps.
Proton Calendar: Encrypted Privacy Calendar (Free)
Google Calendar alternative with end-to-end encryption – no ads, no analysis of your appointments. From the Proton Mail makers.
Mute WhatsApp groups (iPhone & Android)
Mute noisy WhatsApp groups without leaving them: Group info → Notifications → Mute. You decide when you read groups (daily or weekly).
Transcribe WhatsApp Voice Messages Automatically
Read voice messages instead of listening — saves time and works in noisy environments. Here's how to enable built-in transcription.
Check If a Battery Is Dead in 5 Seconds — No Multimeter Needed
Drop an AA or AAA battery from 5–10 cm onto a hard surface: if it bounces noticeably, it's likely dead. If it stays put, it's still charged.
Check eggs in 30 seconds: The water test shows how fresh they are
Drop an egg into cold water: sinks flat = fresh, stands upright = use soon, floats = toss it.
Why Pasta Water Must Be Salted
Salt your pasta water like a mild soup - it is physics, not just tradition.
Always Heat Your Pan Before Adding Oil
Cold pan + oil = sticking. Hot pan + oil = perfect sear. It's physics, not magic.
Safari Trick: Share a Link That Jumps to the Exact Text You Want
Want to point someone to a specific passage in an article? Safari can create links that jump straight to your highlighted text – marked in yellow.
Add Garlic Late to Avoid Burning
Garlic burns fast due to its sugars and low mass. Add it when the oil has calmed down, not when it's ripping hot.
Safari: swipe to switch tabs (iPhone)
In Safari on iPhone, swipe left/right on the bottom address/tab bar to jump between tabs instantly.
Free Custom Email: Cloudflare + Gmail Instead of Google Workspace
Get a professional email address (hello@yourdomain.com) for ~$10/year instead of $72+ with Google Workspace. Cloudflare forwards incoming mail, Gmail sends it out – all from your regular inbox.
wieviel.ch: 22 Practical Calculators for Switzerland
Salary, VAT, mortgage, meat CO2, fines & more – free, anonymous, instant. All tools for Swiss everyday life in one portal.