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17 Insanely Clever Ways To Use Your Phone's Camera

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially if it helps you find your car.

1. Take a picture of the contents of your fridge before you go grocery shopping.

2. Catalog the stuff you lend out.

3. Screenshot directions, especially if you'll be traveling underground or anywhere you won't have service.

4. Never forget your coat check or dry cleaning ticket number again.

5. Have your wifi password close at hand.

6. Take a picture of a nearby landmark when you park your car in a crowded lot.

7. Same goes for the location of your hotel when traveling.

8. Screenshot your personal info before traveling in case your phone gets lost.

9. Always have your prescription numbers handy.

10. Secretly figure out someone's ring size.

11. Check to see if your remote's batteries still work.

12. Photograph homework assignments in textbooks.

13. When moving, take pictures of the contents of your boxes so you can find things easily later.

14. Document a new haircut from all angles so you can show it to your stylist the next time around.

15. If you're taking your family to a crowded place like an amusement park, take a picture of your kids that morning.

16. If you're nearsighted and can't find your glasses/contacts, your phone's camera can help you see more clearly.

17. TAKE A GIANT-ASS PICTURE OF THE MOON.

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