Turn Your Browser Into a Jigsaw Puzzle Table

Turn Your Browser Into a Jigsaw Puzzle Table

Jigsaw Explorer gives you a puzzle table inside your browser, with adjustable difficulty and the option to solve together from different locations. Try a mystery puzzle, invite a friend, or make a favorite photograph the next challenge.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

October 9, 2026

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You want to work on a jigsaw puzzle, but your dining table is already occupied. 

Once the pieces come out, putting everything away before dinner becomes another task.

Here’s a Cool Tip: Play Jigsaw Explorer in your browser and invite a friend to help.

An online puzzle gives you room to sort pieces and return to unfinished work. 

Choose a colorful picture, build the border, and enjoy a satisfying break.

Can You Draw a Perfect Circle? Try This Fun Browser Challenge

Can You Draw a Perfect Circle? Try This Fun Browser Challenge

Turn a simple circle into a surprisingly tricky Friday challenge with Neal.fun’s Perfect Circle game. Learn the basic controls, try a steadier drawing technique, and invite someone to beat your score.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

October 2, 2026

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You can spot a crooked circle instantly. 

Drawing a better one with a mouse is another matter.

Start confidently, drift a little, and suddenly your masterpiece resembles a potato. 

That gap between what your eyes expect and what your hand produces makes this a satisfying Friday diversion.

Here’s a Cool Tip: Test your circle-drawing skills with Neal.fun’s Perfect Circle game.

Neal.fun’s Draw a Perfect Circle turns that simple task into a browser challenge: draw around a center point and see your percentage score.

Find a Forgotten Movie by Describing What You Remember

Find a Forgotten Movie by Describing What You Remember

You remember the chase, the strange ending, or one perfect line, but not the movie title. WhatIsMyMovie.com lets you search using those scattered details instead of forcing you to know the exact name.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 18, 2026

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You can picture the scene perfectly: a photographer watches his neighbors through a window, begins to suspect a murder, and cannot leave his apartment. 

The title, however, refuses to surface.

A conventional search engine may solve the mystery, but it can also bury the answer beneath streaming pages, reviews, social posts, and loosely related results. 

Here’s a Cool Tip: Describe the scene and rediscover the title.

WhatIsMyMovie.com takes a more focused approach. 

Describe what you remember, and the site searches for movies that match the plot, people, genre, setting, or quoted dialogue.

Listen Together: Windows 11 Shared Audio Explained

Listen Together: Windows 11 Shared Audio Explained

Learn how Windows 11 Shared Audio allows compatible PCs to share audio with two Bluetooth LE Audio devices, making listening together easier.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

July 22, 2026

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Whether you're traveling with a friend, studying with a classmate, or reviewing content with a client, sharing audio from a laptop has traditionally involved compromises. 

Most PCs connect audio to a single Bluetooth device at a time, leaving users searching for splitters, adapters, or awkward workarounds.

Here's a Cool Tip: Share One Audio Stream with Two Listeners Using Windows 11 Shared Audio.

Microsoft recently released an update with Shared Audio, a Windows 11 feature designed for compatible devices that support Bluetooth LE Audio. 

The feature allows users to broadcast the same audio stream to two supported listening devices from a single PC.

For people who frequently share videos, music, presentations, or training content, it offers a more convenient way to listen together without additional accessories.

Netflix Clips: Find Your Next Favorite Show in Seconds

Netflix Clips: Find Your Next Favorite Show in Seconds

Netflix Clips introduces a vertical, swipeable feed of short video moments from shows and movies. It transforms discovery into a fast, mobile-first experience that mirrors how people already consume content today.

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May 5, 2026

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How much time do you waste browsing before you actually hit play? 

If you are like most users, it is often longer than the show itself deserves. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Netflix Clips.

Netflix is addressing that exact problem with the new Clips feature that feels more like TikTok than traditional TV browsing.

Master Your Visual Identity with Gemini and Google Photos Personal Intelligence

Master Your Visual Identity with Gemini and Google Photos Personal Intelligence

Google's new Personal Intelligence feature allows Gemini to use your own Google Photos as a direct reference for generating highly accurate and personalized images. This update moves beyond generic AI art by ensuring that the people and pets in your generated visuals actually look like the real ones in your life.

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May 2, 2026

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Have you ever tried to generate an AI image of yourself as a superhero or your dog as a noble knight, only to be disappointed by a generic character that looks nothing like the subject? 

Most AI tools are great at generalities but fail miserably at specifics. 

The frustration of "almost right" AI art is a common hurdle for digital creators and casual users alike. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Google Gemini and Google Photos to Create Images.

By introducing Personal Intelligence via the Nano Banana 2 model, Google has enabled Gemini to tap into your personal visual history. 

This allows the AI to use your existing Google Photos library as a grounding reference, ensuring that the images you create are not just beautiful, but personally accurate.

Disney+ Just Added Verts: A Faster, Swipeable Way to Find Something Good to Watch

Disney+ Just Added Verts: A Faster, Swipeable Way to Find Something Good to Watch

Disney+ is testing a more mobile-native way to help you discover movies and shows without endless scrolling. Verts brings a vertical video feed to the Disney+ mobile app, giving you quick clips you can swipe through, save, and launch into full playback.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

March 14, 2026

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How many times have you opened a streaming app, stared at rows of titles, and closed it without pressing play? 

Disney seems to think that problem is big enough to redesign discovery on mobile. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Scroll with Verts.

Verts is a new vertical-video feed inside Disney+ that borrows the fast, swipeable feel people already use on their phones every day.

Google's "Punch the Monkey" Search Surprise

Google's "Punch the Monkey" Search Surprise

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Google’s latest Search Easter egg celebrates Punch, the viral baby macaque from the Ichikawa City Zoo, by showering results for "Punch the Monkey" with hearts and hand-drawn icons. This interactive tribute marks the primate’s journey from being abandoned by his mother to finding comfort with a plush toy and finally integrating into his troop.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

March 2, 2026

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A heartwarming new Easter egg has taken over Google Search, and it is not tied to a movie release or a tech anniversary. 

Instead, it is a digital tribute to Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo who has become a global viral sensation.

Here's How to Do It

1. Go to www.google.com.
2. Type "Punch the Monkey" or "Punch Monkey" into the Google search bar on desktop or mobile.
3. A shower of colorful, graffiti-style hearts cascades down your screen.
4. Look closely and you will see small, hand-drawn icons of the baby monkey clinging to his famous orange plushie interspersed with the hearts.

fig. 1 - Discover Punch the Monkey Easter Egg

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How to Compose Original Music Using Google Gemini and Lyria

How to Compose Original Music Using Google Gemini and Lyria

Google Gemini now integrates with the Lyria model to allow users to generate, edit, and refine original music through simple conversational prompts. This guide shows you how to master these new creative tools for your next project.

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February 21, 2026

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Have you ever had a melody stuck in your head but lacked the technical skills or the expensive studio equipment to bring it to life? 

Perhaps you need a unique, royalty-free background track for a presentation or a social media video but cannot find the right "vibe" in standard stock libraries. 

The barrier between musical imagination and actual digital audio is evaporating. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Make Music with Google Gemini.

With the integration of Google’s Lyria model into the Gemini ecosystem, the process of songwriting is shifting from complex software manipulation to a simple natural language conversation. 

Whether you are a professional creator or a hobbyist, the ability to generate high-fidelity audio with specific instruments, moods, and styles is now at your fingertips.

How to Turn Your Commute into a Trip to Bikini Bottom

How to Turn Your Commute into a Trip to Bikini Bottom

Turn your daily drive into an adventure with SpongeBob guiding the way. Waze’s newest voice option brings nautical fun to your commute.

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December 12, 2025

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Traffic jams are inevitable, but boredom does not have to be. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Commute with SpongeBob.

Waze has partnered with Nickelodeon to bring the nautical nonsense of SpongeBob SquarePants directly to your dashboard just in time for his latest cinematic adventure.

The Codewords That Make Google Calendar Events Pop

The Codewords That Make Google Calendar Events Pop

How a few simple, built-in “codewords” let you change how your Google Calendar events look; helping you spot meetings, set the mood, or just have less visual noise. This tip gives you the lowdown and shows how to use them in practice.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor 

September 20, 2025

Ever feel like your digital life is just a cascade of gray text and sterile lines? 

In a world of uniform interfaces, finding little moments of flair can feel like a genuine win. Google, in its characteristic quest for both utility and a touch of whimsy, introduced a small but delightful feature to Google Calendar: event illustrations. 

They’re those subtle, context-aware images that appear at the top of your calendar events.

It's a tiny birthday cake for a party, a dumbbell for a workout, or a plane for a flight. 

📼 The Last Time You Rewound a Movie, You Never Knew It was Your Last.

 📼 The Last Time You Rewound a Movie, You Never Knew It was Your Last.

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Your New AI Language Tutor is Hiding in Plain Sight

Your New AI Language Tutor is Hiding in Plain Sight

Google Translate is no longer just for quick conversions—a new, AI-powered update has transformed it into a powerful tool for practicing language, making it feel less like a utility and more like a personal tutor.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 30, 2025

We’ve all been there: that moment when you realize the years of high school French or college Spanish have faded into a dusty memory. 

Maybe you travel for business and stumble over a phrase, or perhaps you just want to connect with a colleague in their native tongue. 

For years, the digital answer has been a quick, transactional search on Google Translate. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New 'Practice' Mode in Google Translate.

NASA Comes to Netflix: Space Meets Streaming

NASA Comes to Netflix: Space Meets Streaming

Netflix is bringing NASA’s most exciting missions directly to your living room. Beginning this month, live streams of rocket launches, spacewalks, and groundbreaking missions will be available on Netflix, no cable channel, no clunky app, just space exploration integrated into the platform you already binge-watch.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 24, 2025

Imagine scrolling past your usual crime series, only to find a countdown timer for a real NASA rocket launch. 

For decades, space fans had to jump between NASA TV, YouTube, or niche apps to watch history unfold. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Watch NASA Live on Netflix.

Netflix is stepping in to make space exploration as easy to watch as your favorite drama. 

The move signals a new chapter: space content blending into mainstream streaming.

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Design Your Dream Chess Set with Google's GenChess!

Design Your Dream Chess Set with Google's GenChess!

Unleash your inner artist and create a visually stunning chess set with Google's AI-powered GenChess tool.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 13, 2024

Want to play chess with a set inspired by your favorite sci-fi movie? 

Or perhaps a set that looks like it was pulled from a fantasy novel? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Create Your Own Pieces with AI and Play Against Google!

Google's GenChess project makes this possible. 

This innovative tool allows you to generate unique AI-powered chess pieces, transforming the aesthetics of this classic game.

Developed by Google Labs, GenChess harnesses the power of generative AI to redefine the visual language of chess. 

Cut the Cord and Keep the Cash: Your Ultimate Guide to Free Streaming in 2024

Cut the Cord and Keep the Cash: Your Ultimate Guide to Free Streaming in 2024

Ready to ditch expensive subscriptions? Dive into our expert review of the top free streaming services – Freevee, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Tubi, and Xumo – and discover the hidden gems in the world of ad-supported entertainment.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

June 13, 2024

Tired of shelling out big bucks for streaming services every month? 

Yearning for a vast selection of movies and TV shows without draining your wallet? 

Here's a Cool Tip.  Cut the cord with Free streaming services.

The good news is, you don't have to choose between free and quality entertainment anymore.  

A wave of free, ad-supported streaming services has arrived, offering a tempting alternative to paid subscriptions. 

But with so many options, which one is right for you? 

Let's take a look at the leading contenders – Freevee, Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Tubi, and Xumo – exploring their content libraries, user interfaces, ad experiences, and more.

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May the Fourth Be With You: What Happens When You Tell Siri, Alexa, and Google "I Am Your Father"?

May the Fourth Be With You: What Happens When You Tell Siri, Alexa, and Google "I Am Your Father"?

This May the Fourth, Star Wars fans can inject some geeky fun into their day  by channeling Darth Vader with their smart assistants.  Here's how Siri, Alexa, and Google respond to the iconic line.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 4, 2024

May 4th - the unofficial Star Wars holiday – is here! 

For many, this means movie marathons, donning Jedi robes, and of course, quoting the iconic "I am your father" line throughout the day. 

But did you know your favorite smart assistant has some fun in store as well?

Here's a Cool Tip.  Tell your Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant, "I am your father." 

You might be surprised by their responses!

How to Channel Your Inner Darth Vader

1. Get your assistant's attention by saying its wake word ("Hey Siri," "Alexa," or "Hey Google").
2. State clearly, "I am your father."
3. Listen for a hopefully humorous response revealing how well your AI assistant knows Star Wars lore.

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Each assistant has its own unique personality, and their responses reflect this:

1. Siri: Apple's assistant often leans into the dramatic ("Nooooooooo!") or offers a bit of tech-themed confusion.
2. Alexa: Amazon's assistant may channel some serious Darth Vader vibes or play coy, depending on your device.
3. Google Assistant: Offers a mix of pop culture references, witty comebacks, and sometimes even attempts to turn you to the Light Side.

These playful responses are a great example of Easter eggs - hidden features designed to surprise and delight users.  

They also add personality to a technology that can sometimes feel impersonal.

May the Fourth Fun Continue!

Try other Star Wars-themed prompts with your assistant today and see what they say.  

Basic Star Wars Knowledge:

• "Use the Force"
• "Do or do not, there is no try."
• "These aren't the droids you're looking for."
• "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope."
• Character-Specific:

• "I love you." (Try this with Siri for a classic Leia line)
• "Aren't you a little short for a Stormtrooper?"
• "Beam me up, Scotty." (Test if your assistant is a true Trek fan)
• "I find your lack of faith disturbing."
• Movie References:

• "What is the Kessel Run?"
• "Who shot first?"
• "Tell me about the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise."
• Getting Creative:

• "Play the Cantina Band song."
• "Give me directions to Tatooine."
• "Search for the nearest Death Star." (Your assistant might have safety concerns!)

Be sure to visit the official Star Wars Day site.

And remember, the Force (of Star Wars geekery) is strong with this one.

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Can Your AirPods Amplify Your World?

Ever found yourself straining to hear conversations in a crowded restaurant or struggled to catch the dialogue in your favorite movie? 

Could you not hear the daily special or did you miss the punchline?

Have you ever wondered if your Apple AirPods could amplify sounds or boost the sounds around you? 

Millions of people face these situations daily. 

But what if there was a discreet, convenient solution tucked away in your pocket? 

Here's a Cool Tip.  Use your Apple AirPods with Live Listen.

The Live Listen feature transforms your iPhone or iPad into a microphone, amplifying surrounding sounds and sending them straight to your AirPods. 

Here's how to do it.

• Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
• Open Control Center on your device (swipe down from the top right),
• Tap the Hearing button.

• Tap Live Listen.

fig. 1 - Select Live Listen

• Position your device near the sound source and enjoy clearer conversations, whether at dinner or during presentations.

fig. 2 - Live Listen Amplifies Sounds

• If you don’t see the Hearing button, add it to Control Center—go to Settings  > Control Center, then choose Hearing.

This tip is not a replacement for medical hearing aids. 

For significant hearing loss, consult a professional!

While not a true medical solution, Apple AirPods offer surprising functionalities for those with mild hearing loss. 

They're a handy, accessible way to boost everyday sounds and enrich your world. 

So, the next time you reach for your AirPods, remember: they might just hold the key to hearing life a little louder and clearer.

Enjoy!

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