Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Nov. 1, #509

Yes, AI can assist in learning and practicing guitar. But it has limitations. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/i-tested-ai-to-see-if-it-could-help-me-get-better-at-playing-guitar-heres-

TikTok and Lemon8 are owned by the same parent company, but they offer different experiences. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/lemon8-and-tiktok-could-be-banned-heres-how-the-apps-are-d

Some features are only available on Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhones. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-4-all-the-new-controls-you-can-add-to-your-iphones-control-center/#fta

Placing your thermostat in the wrong location can lead to inaccurate temperature readings and higher energy bills. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/the-worst-places-to-install-your-therm

A couple of taps can really make a difference on your iPhone. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/skip-your-iphones-lockscreen-heres-the-hidden-flashlight-trick-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CADf328eec

You don't need your friends -- or potential scammers -- to know when you've read their message. https://www.cnet.com/tech/want-more-privacy-for-your-iphone-or-android-phone-turn-off-read-receipts/#fta

Google's $499 budget phone shares many similarities with the pricier baseline Pixel 9. Here's what you'll get -- and what you won't -- for that lower price. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-pixel-