Monday, November 9, 2015

Let Cortana Translate For You


Parlez-vous Français?

Cortana, Microsoft's personal digital assistant, has been updated in Windows 10 to offer translations in 38 languages

Users can ask Cortana to translate via verbal or written requests and Cortana will answer with audio and written replies.

To try this yourself, ensure that Cortana is active in Windows 10, then either type your request or say "Hey Cortana", then "Translate "Word, phrase or sentence you want to to translate" in 'Language you want to translate to'.

Of course, change the request to something like "Translate 'Where are the bathrooms?' in Spanish'".

Cortana Windows 10 Translate - One Cool Tip - www.onecooltip.com


This new capability adds the recently introduced translation capabilities in the Microsoft Skype audio/video chat service.

As Cortana improves and expands, this service will be more useful in mobile devices.

Enjoy!


READ MORE

OneCoolTip.com
Cool Tech Tips for a Cooler Life!
#Windows10 #Microsoft #Cortana #Translate #Translation
at No comments:
Cool Tip Topics: ,

Saturday, November 7, 2015

How to Plug in a USB Cable Correctly Every Time!

Does the USB plug in this way or that?

Since the plug ONLY plugs in one way correctly, you should have a 50/50 chance of plugging the USB cord in right.

But it seems to be the wrong way 100% of the time.
USB Logo
What crazy engineer designed it this way? And when will they fix it?

That problem will change as the latest USB standard USB-C, becomes the norm in new computers, mobile phones and peripheral devices such as Bluetooth speakers.  The new standard will be faster, more universal, and most importantly, allow the USB plug to be reversible.  It will plug in either way.  But the downside is that all existing USB cords will be obsolete.  That's how technology rolls.

Until then, how can you tell which way the USB cord should plug in?

There are two simple answers.


USB on top of cord - One Cool Tip - www.onecooltip.comLogo

The top side of the USB plug will <generally> display the USB logo.  

Just make sure the logo is on top when you plug the cable in.  

This is the easiest. way to ensure the USB will plug in correctly.  

But not all USB cable manufacturers bother to put the logo on the USB plug or the plug cord is so dark that the logo is hard to see.  

Oh well.

Seam on bottom of USB cord - One Cool Tip - www.onecooltip.com

Seam

The other solution is to look at the metal plug itself.  

The bottom always has a seam running thru the middle.  

That means that side should always be down when you plug it in.



That's it.  Next time you need to plug in a USB cord, take a quick look for the top-side logo or the bottom-side seam.

at No comments:
Cool Tip Topics:

Friday, November 6, 2015

Google's New "Smart Reply" Can Write Your Email Response For You

It's not quite SkyNet from Terminator yet, but Google's new Inbox feature can write your emails for you.

Inbox, the alternative Gmail app, rolled out the new feature this week.  We've shared a Cool Tip on how Inbox can organize your email inbox.

When you reply to an email, Inbox recommends three short replies.  Google creates the suggestions based upon its learning of your email contents and habits.


Google Inbox Smart Reply

This is a great way to quickly reply with just one tap.

In addition, it can assist you in starting your reply and allow you to add additional information to your reply.

Google Inbox Smart Reply


"Smart Reply" uses neural machine learning to recognize which emails need a response and to craft appropriate suggestions.  The more you use the service, the better it will become.

You can download the iPhone app HERE and the Android version HERE.

Enjoy!



READ MORE

 OneCoolTip.com
Cool Tech Tips for a Cooler Life!


#gmail #inbox #Google #AI #Smart #Reply #email
at No comments:
Cool Tip Topics: ,

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Let Excel Recommend the Best Chart

Microsoft Excel - One Cool Tip - www.onecooltip.com
Picking the right chart for your data can be tough.

Should it be a pie chart?  A column chart? Or a bar chart?

Let Excel do the hard work for you.

Excel's Recommended Chart feature will recommend the best charts for your data.

It's easy to let Excel show you the best charts for your data.

Here's how to do it in Microsoft Excel 2013 and 2016:

1.  Select a cell in the range of data you want to see as a chart.
2. On the ribbon bar, select The "Insert Tab".
3.  Click "Recommended Charts".

Microsoft Excel Recommended Charts - One Cool Tip - www.onecooltip.com


That's it.  Enjoy!


at No comments:
Cool Tip Topics:

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Try These Two Gmail Address Hacks - Best of One Cool Tip

We're running Best of One Cool Tip while we're away on a very cool project.  We'll be back soon with all new Cool Tips!


 Try These Two Gail Address Hacks

 http://www.onecooltip.com/2015/09/try-these-two-gmail-hacks.html

Gmail logo
Wondering why you are getting some spam that slips through filters?  

Probably because you signed up when using an account and the email looks legit.

How can you tag emails that you use when you sign up for unimportant websites? 

One solution is a "throwaway" email.  But that can get tiring.  

Another solution is to use an email address that you can set up a filter to send to the spam folder.

Here's the first solution to hack your gmail email address to make it specific:
  • Add Additional Text - You can add a "+" (plus) sign and then add any combination of letters or numbers after your email address.   For example, onecooltipcom+yahoospam@gmail.com works fine.  Add the extra letters when you sign up for a required account and you'll see who sold off your email in the future.  You can also  use the extra letters to filter incoming email.
The second option shows how you can add a period in your email address:
  • Add a Period - You can insert a "." (period) anywhere in your email address to the left of the @ sign.  For example, the email address onecooltipcom@gmail.com and onecooltip.com@gmail.com both equally work.

     Both of these hacks show  you can "mark" your email address to indicate something unique.  When you see an incoming email, you can then see where the marketer got your email.

     Enjoy!


    #gmail #Google #hack #address
    at No comments:
    Cool Tip Topics:

    Tuesday, November 3, 2015

    Siri, What Flights are Overhead? - Best of One Cool Tip

    While we're away on a cool project, we're running a few of our best Cool Tips!  We'll be back with new tips in a few days.



    Siri, What Flights are Overhead?


    Apple SiriHave you ever seen an airplane flying overhead and wondered what it was?  Where it was going?

    Wonder no more.

    Siri results for What Flights are OverheadLet Siri give you the answer.

    Just ask Siri, "What Flights are Overhead?"

    Siri will display current information on flights above you, including airline name, flight number, altitude, airplane type and slant distance, angle from you and direction.

    Also included is a Sky Map from WolframAlpha.

    So the next time you see a plane flying in the sky, let Apple's Siri tell you about it.

    Enjoy!






    READ MORE

    OneCoolTip.com
    Cool Tech Tips for a Cooler Life!

    #Apple #iPhone #Siri #airplane #flight 
    at No comments:
    Cool Tip Topics:

    Monday, November 2, 2015

    Re-Open Closed Tabs in Chrome Browser - Best of One Cool Tip

    While we're away for a few days, here is a Best of One Cool Tip post.  rest assured, w'll be back with a new Cool Tips soon!
    Re-Open Closed Tabs in Chrome Browser

     http://www.onecooltip.com/2015/08/re-open-closed-tabs-in-chrome-browser.html
    Google Chrome
    It just happens.   We've all done it.

     You're clicking too fast and then oops.

     You accidentally close a tab in the Chrome browser.

     Fear not.

     There's an easy fix.

     All you have to do is press Control + Shift + T and the just-closed tab will reopen where you left off.

     On a Mac, use Command + Shift + T to do the same thing.

     You can also right-mouse click in the gray box to the right of the tabs and select "Reopen closed window"
    Reopen closed window - Chrome
    Enjoy!
    at No comments:
    Cool Tip Topics:
    Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)