How Do You Get the Best Internet Connection While Travelling?

Key Takeaways The train Wi-Fi is often slow because many passengers are simultaneously streaming films — a personal mobile router solves this problem. The metal-coated windows of ICE trains block mobile signals; an external router with its own SIM card bypasses this...

Will AI Make People Dumber?

Key Takeaways A study with only 18 participants examined brain activity when writing essays with and without AI — but reduced brain activity with AI is not proof of becoming dumber. AI works like a tool: just as a calculator reduces the need for mental...

Which Tools Keep You Always Up to Date?

Key Takeaways Thorsten Jekel starts his day with the Deutschlandfunk app: he listens to the 7 o’clock news and the press review, live or time-shifted. For podcasts he uses the Overcast app (free version) and sets playback to an increased speed. Especially...

How Do You Automate Repetitive Tasks with Power Automate?

Key Takeaways Before reaching for AI, always check whether a classic automation solution like Power Automate solves the problem more simply and consistently. Large language models such as ChatGPT excel at two tasks: summarising text and expanding a few lines into...

How Do You Manage Your Files on the iPad Efficiently?

Key Takeaways The Files app on the iPad works like Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder — it provides a central overview of all storage locations. Various cloud services such as iCloud Drive, OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox can be integrated directly into the Files...