Off The Hook
March 1, 2019

Sometimes good, sometimes bad

By Melanie Behrens

I’m sure you must understand what I mean when I say spellcheck/autocorrect on my ipad and phone can be a real pain in the neck. But then I have mixed feelings. Spellcheck can also be a lifesaver. I use it every day in my communication.
Sometimes autocorrect changes the word I want to use (just like...

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