Tips & Tricks

Tips and tricks about a wide range of topics. Mostly programming-related.

Manual lawn aerators do work.

We tested out a manual “hallow tine” aerator on a small section of an untreated lawn. The results prove that they do in fact work.

The Talking Tom “ah ah ah!” TikTok trend.

TikTok users are wagging their fingers and using a sound from “Talking Tom Cat” to express their disapproval of certain statements.

The “Butterfly in the Sky” TikTok trend explained.

TikTok users are using the “Butterfly in the Sky” trend to express their confusion about certain topics and statements.

What does “Friends Only” mean on TikTok?

If someone sets their TikTok video to “Friends Only”, then it means that it is only visible to people who they follow back.

“Hi my name is – aughhhh” – TikTok sounds explained.

The “Hi my name is” sound on TikTok is a mashup of a “chain mail” recording and a man who is snoring extremely loudly.

What does “goofy ahh” mean?

The slang phrase “goofy ahh” is basically just another way of saying “goofy ass”. In many cases, people will use the phrase sarcastically.

What does “mutuals” mean on TikTok and Twitter?

On social media apps such as TikTok and Twitter, the term mutuals (moots) refers to people who follow each other.

Can you see who shared your TikTok video?

Due to privacy concerns, TikTok does not allow creators to see who shared their videos.

What is a “pick me boy”?

A “pick me boy” is a guy who will attempt to emotionally manipulate women into liking him by feigning self-deprecation and using guilt trips.

The meaning of the slang phrase “it’s giving”.

Saying “it’s giving X” is basically just a shorter way of saying that something is giving off a certain vibe or energy.

What does “pinned” mean on TikTok?

TikTok creators can “pin” videos to the top of their profiles. They can also pin comments to the top of their videos.

What does “L” and “W” mean on TikTok and Twitter?

On social media apps such as TikTok and Twitter, people will use the letters “W” and “L” to describe things that are good or bad.

What does ISK mean?

If someone uses the acronym “ISK” on Snapchat or Instagram, then they probably meant to type “IDK” / “I don’t know.”

How to turn off “recent tweets” on Twitter.

If you use Twitter, then you have probably noticed how “recent tweets” will sometimes appear in your notifications section.

What does Facebook’s “Take a break” feature do?

A new Facebook feature called “Take a Break” allows you to mute a friend and see less of them.

How to fix a Roomba that always has a full bin.

In this guide, we show you how to fix a Roomba bin light that doesn’t turn off even when the bin is completely empty.

What is a “pick me girl”?

A “pick me girl” is a woman who is so desperate for male approval that she will gladly insult her own gender.

The meaning behind “Did he pick you?”

The reply “Did he pick you?” is often used when a woman is so desperate for male attention that she is willing to belittle her own gender.

New TikTok trend sees users making Interstellar memes.

TikTok creators are using an Intersellar scene to show what they would warn people about if they could travel back in time.

What does “bozo” mean on TikTok and Twitter?

The word “bozo” has become somewhat of an Internet meme over the past year. Nowadays, it is pretty common to see it being used on TikTok, Twitter and other social media platforms.

What does “fighting for his life in the group chat” mean?

If someone says that a person is fighting for their life in the group chat, then it means they have done something embarrassing.

What does “Short King” mean?

A “Short King” is a short man who is confident in his own skin and doesn’t worry about his (lack of) height.

What does “sleeping on…” mean?

If someone is “sleeping on” something, then it means that they are ignoring it, overlooking it or failing to appreciate it.

What do the bug emojis mean on TikTok? 🦗🦟

On apps such as TikTok and Twitter, people will use the 🦗 and 🦟 emojis to simulate the act of dancing.

What is a plumbers olive?

A guide to plumber’s olives and how to use them properly.

How to remove “push-fit” pipe connections and elbows.

A guide on how to remove “push-fit” pipe connection fittings that will not twist or loosen.

How to unscrew the locknut underneath a tap (faucet).

This is a guide on how to loosen or unscrew the locknut underneath a tap or faucet.

What does it mean when someone replies with a dot on Twitter?

If someone replies to a comment with a dot character, then it means that they disagree with the statement.

How to remove fescue grass without resetting your entire lawn.

In this guide, we show you how to carefully use Roundup to remove clumps of fescue without having to reset your entire lawn.

When did wallpaper go out of style?

Wallpaper started to go out of style in the eighties as interior design trends drifted towards minimalism and solid colors.

What is a bag holder?

A “bag holder” is someone who is holding onto a stock that is continuing to fall into worthlessness.

What does the writing hand emoji mean in slang? ✍️

The meaning behind the ✍️ emoji.

What does does the camera emoji mean? 📷

The camera emoji means that someone has been “caught in 4K”. It means that there is undeniable proof of someone acting shady.

What does the blind emoji mean? 👩‍🦯👨‍🦯

In Internet slang, the blind emoji means that a person or a certain group of people are ignoring something.

What do the 💳💥 emojis mean on TikTok?

These emojis are often used when someone wants to express their enthusiasm for buying a certain item. They can also be used satirically.