Frustrated with how often autocorrect is auto-wrong? Even with new AI features included in many platforms’ latest updates, autocorrect remains annoying. Let’s fix that for iOS and Android.

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Go cold turkey

Yes, you can just turn it off — no more bad guesses or awkward corrections. Just type what you mean letter by letter, like in the early days.

Note: Depending on your Android make, model and OS, steps may differ. There are just too many variations to cover all of them.

Start here on your iPhone

Bonus tip: In iOS, misspellings are underlined. To turn that off, head to Settings > General > Keyboard again and turn off Check Spelling.

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Using an Android?

Bonus tip: Under your keyboard settings, flip the switches next to “Predictive Text” and “Show Predictions Inline.”

Add your own slang

If you’re feeling ambitious, program your phone to replace a phrase with your shorthand. Think turning “brt” into “be right there” or “1234” into “Four Score and Seven Years Ago.” Pretty slick!

Pro tip: In iOS and Android, if you leave the Shortcut field blank, autocorrect will stop bugging you with alternate spellings.

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Why is autocorrect capitalizing random words?

You may notice that autocorrect capitalizes random words in a sentence. If you are typing something like, “I need to call Mom and ask when She needs to go to the Store,” you’ll have to go back and make a change to all the words that shouldn’t be capitalized.

If you don’t know why autocorrect keeps capitalizing Mom and Store, take a peek at your contact list and see how you’re typing names. If you save certain words in your contact list a certain way, autocorrect assumes this is the way you always want it written.

Another simple fix for this issue is to turn off the auto-capitalization setting in your keyboard tab.

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In the vast, swirling expanse of the North Pacific Ocean lies a phenomenon as intriguing as it is troubling – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). This colossal debris vortex stretching from California to Japan has become the poster child for the planet’s plastic pollution crisis.

Yet, amid this dire scenario, a project called The Ocean Cleanup has emerged as a beacon of hope and a subject of debate.

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The GPGP is no ordinary island. It’s an immense floating trash vortex spanning approximately 617,763.454 square miles, with Hawaii nestled in its midst.

The majority of this debris is plastic, ranging in size from large discarded fishing nets to microplastics that pose a more insidious threat.

While only 8% of the GPGP’s total mass, these tiny plastic fragments represent 94% of the estimated 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic floating in this marine desert. The presence of microplastics highlights the immense challenge of addressing oceanic plastic pollution, as these particles continue to break down but never fully disappear, threatening marine life in profound ways.

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Enter The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit that uses technology to combat oceanic and riverine trash. Central to their mission is System 002, affectionately dubbed “Jenny.” This innovative U-shaped catchment system, towed by two fuel-powered ships, trawls the ocean surface, collecting debris in its path. Once Jenny is full, the garbage is transferred to a larger vessel and taken ashore for processing.

As The Ocean Cleanup evolves, so do its methods. The upcoming System 03, or “Josh,” promises even greater cleanups, boasting enhancements like the “MASH” – a marine animal safety hatch designed to safeguard sea life during the collection process.

System 03 features an expansive floating barrier spanning roughly 1.4 miles, strategically positioned between a pair of vessels towing it at a reduced speed. Attached to this barrier is a downward-reaching screen that plunges 13 feet beneath the water’s surface, targeting the zone where the majority of floating plastic debris is typically found.

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A crucial question looms: What happens to the trash once it’s hauled ashore? The Ocean Cleanup asserts that a significant portion of the plastic is recycled and transformed into “durable and valuable” products. The remnants, deemed unrecyclable, are incinerated to generate electricity – a process known as thermal recycling.

However, this approach is not without its critics. Concerns have been raised about the optimistic view of plastic recycling and the potential environmental impact of thermal recycling, including the release of toxins.

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The Ocean Cleanup’s efforts are not unchallenged. Critics argue that while removing trash from the oceans is beneficial, the ultimate solution lies in preventing plastic from entering the waters in the first place.

Ocean scientists and environmental advocates emphasize the need to reduce our reliance on plastic and to intercept it before it reaches the ocean, citing projects like river interceptors and initiatives like Baltimore’s Mr. Trash Wheel.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and The Ocean Cleanup’s efforts to address it present a microcosm of the broader challenges and debates surrounding oceanic plastic pollution. While the organization’s innovative approaches offer hope, they also spark important conversations about the most effective strategies for preserving our oceans. As we navigate these turbulent waters, the tale of the GPGP serves as a poignant reminder of human activity’s impact on the natural world and the urgent need for collective action to safeguard our planet’s future.

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