Here are six hidden phone functions you might not know:

- Mute Incoming Calls: Press the volume down button to mute a call without disconnecting it. This works for alarms and notifications too.
- Turn Off the Flashlight: Press the volume down button twice to turn off the flashlight without unlocking your phone.
- Adjust Phone Volume: Quickly adjust the ringer volume by pressing the volume buttons right after unlocking the screen.
- Camera Shortcut: Use the volume button to take photos or videos. Enable this in your camera app settings.
- Quick Screenshot: Press and hold the power and volume down buttons together to take an instant screenshot.
Healthy pickled beets

Eight large, fresh beets
one cup vinegar
half a cup of sugar
one and a half tsp whole cloves
One and a half tsp whole allspice
Half a teaspoon of salt
* Instructions:
Beets: scrub, then cut off tops to 1 inch. Put in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Heat till boiling. Simmer, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes on low heat, or until tender. Take out of the water and let cool. After peeling and slicing, put the beets in a basin and reserve.
Add the vinegar, sugar, cloves, spices, and salt to a small saucepan. Heat until boiling, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over the beets. For at least one hour, refrigerate. Before serving, drain.
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