Monday, August 3, 2015

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Invoke GodMode in Windows 10

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By now, you should have upgraded to the FREE Windows 10 operating system for your PC that came out last week.

 Right?

It's OK if you haven't.  When you do, be sure you have good a good backup of your data to play it safe.

Windows 10 is a great new version of Windows.  It's what Windows 8 should have been.  But with many new improvements and features. Best of all, the Start button is back.  We'll do some Cool Tips for Windows 10 in the coming weeks.

GodMode Windows 10
But the very best Cool Tip for Windows 10 is GodMode. This hidden system control feature is for both general users and geeky sysadmins.  It brings all of the system settings into one all-powerful settings screen.

To invoke GodMode:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select New Folder.
2. Type in or "copy and paste" the following as the new folder name, exactly as shown:
    GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
3. Hit Enter and the folder icon will change to GodMode.

 4.  Open the folder to access all Windows 10 settings.
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That's it.  All of the system settings are in one place.

The new GodMode settings window can be moved around your desktop and directory like any other folder so you can make it convenient to access in the future.

As always, be careful when making system changes and only make changes when necessary.

To learn more about Windows 10, check out Microsoft's Windows 10 page.

Enjoy!

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Sunday, August 2, 2015

One Cool Tip Blogcast for August 2 2015

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ICYMI: Space Bar, Power Point, Panera, Online Radio Stations, Netflix Keyboard Commands and Search a Site with Google

This has been a crazy busy week here at One Cool Tips.  Lots of readers sharing their ideas.  This week had a number of very Cool Tips to help you stay productive.  And maybe even enjoy your personal time too.

Do you know how you can save time by viewing a web page and scrolling up or down with just one key stroke?

How about making Power Point more useful when you need to momentarily turn the focus on to you the speaker?

If you are in a hurry, don't wait in line at Panera.  Learn how you can pre-order online to save time and hassles.

Do you miss a favorite radio station from around the country?  Learn how you can probably listen to it online.

If you are a Netflix fan, learn how you can use simple keyboard commands to enjoy the show even more!

And finally, learn how you can search most any site with Google to find the information you are looking for.

Here are this week's Cool Tips:


Use the Space Bar to Scroll Down a Web Page
Save time with this Cool Tip to scroll faster in a web page.

 This Power Point Tip will Make You the Focus
Don't let your audience become distracted.  Learn this Cool Tip to keep the focus on you, the speaker.

 Skip the Crowd, Order Online at Panera
Avoid the hassle and frustration of ordering at Panera by doing it online.

 Listen to Your Favorite Radio Stations Online
Looking for interesting music, news or sports from around the country or the world?  Learn how you can find your favorite radio station online.

 Netflix Keyboard Commands
Netflix offers great enjoyment for watching favorite TV shows and movies.  Learn to use these keyboard commands to making your show even more enjoyable.

 Search a Site with Google
Let Google help you search a site for information.  Learn this Cool Tip to get you the information you want.

 Enjoy!

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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Use the Space Bar to Scroll Down a Web Page

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Did you know there's an easy way to scroll down when viewing a web page?

Works on every browser and every computer.

Just press the <space bar> key to advance a screen.

No more using the mouse and scrolling down one line at a time to see more of a web page.

Space Bar

To scroll up a web page, press and hold the <shift> and <space bar> keys.

There are a few other navigation tips that generally also work (but not always on every browser or computer):
  • <Page Up> to scroll up one screen of a web page.
  • <Page Down> to scroll down one screen of a web page.
  • <Home> to go to the top of a web page.
  • <End> to go to the bottom of a web page.


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Friday, July 31, 2015

This PowerPoint Tip Will Make You the Focus

Microsoft Power Point
Who doesn't love PowerPoint?

You can really wow your audience with lots of graphics, bullets and even video.

Maybe too much.

But is your audience watching your screen more than you?

Sometimes you need to get the audience's attention to watch you and not the screen.

To do that, you'll want the screen to go dark.

 Press W or B to Make You the Focus

Pressing the W key will turn the presentation to a White screen and pressing the B key will turn the presentation to a black screen.  Use the arrow keys to resume forward or backward to the next slide.

Microsoft Power Point Black Screen

So make your dramatic selling point without the distraction of a PowerPoint slide.

You'll be the star of the show.

Enjoy!


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Coolest Tips in July 2015

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July has been a very busy month with thousands of visitors and page views.

Some of the Cool Tips have really taken off and have been shared and viewed by thousands.

So it's worth taking note to look at the Coolest Tips for July 2015:
(based upon page views in July 2015)

1. NASA Ring Tones Just Launched
This Cool Tip is from 2011 but it tops the chart for July 2015.  learn how to download favorite NASA sounds for your PC and mobile phone.

2. Search a Site with Google
Did you know that you can use Google to search a site?  Sometimes a site's search is offline or just not very good.  Learn how you can use the power of Google to search the site to find the right information.

3. Prioritize Your Facebook News Feed
Learn how you can prioritize your Facebook news feed to see your best friends' status update.

4. Netflix Keyboard Commands
Learn how to use these keyboard commands to take charge of your Netflix video.  Stream like a pro!

5. Siri, What is Zero Divided by Zero?
Do you know about this funny Siri Easter Egg?

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Skip the Crowd, Order Online at Panera

Panera Bread
I love Panera (or as it is known locally, the St. Louis Bread Company).

Fresh bagels, bread, pastries, soups and sandwiches are staples that bring hungry guests in to their stores.

But that's Panera's problem. So many choices.  So little time.

It seems that customers are often the problem.  What to order?  What to order?

I only wish these customers could hear my mental thoughts.  "Order something.  Anything.  You've been in line for 10 minutes.  Do it now!"

But this meal time crisis can be easily averted by ordering ahead online or with the new mobile apps.

Called Rapid Pickup, the feature is designed to allow guests to order ahead for pick-up at a pre-determined time without waiting in line.

Once you've registered for a Panera account, you can place your order.  All of the menu times are available and you can customize every order by adding or removing items.  No mayo for me!

Usually an order is available at the earliest 15 minutes from ordering.  But you can also set a pickup time ahead.

Panera app
 Panera app Order screen

When your order is ready, just pick it up from the Rapid Pickup counter usually next to or across from the main cashier.  That's it!

Using this service many times, I've found few problems.  When there has been an issue (like a missing drink cup or missing item), the counter staff have resolved quickly and offered a free pastry as a gift for their error.

Panera is investing heavily to resolve its operational issues with a new program called Panera 2.0.
In addition to Rapid Pickup, Panera is also rolling out the ability to order from your table with the mobile technology and have your food delivered to your table and installing fastlane kiosks to allow guests to order in-store themselves for both Dine In and To Go orders.

Visit Panera: www.panera.com
Download the iOS app HERE
Download the Android app HERE


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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Listen to Your Favorite Radio Stations Online

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UPDATE: The Cool Tip.com Tech Tip podcast is now on Tunein Radio!  Read more about it HERE.

Technology has greatly changed how we listen to music.

We can now have all of our music in one place and take our music with us wherever we go with the advent of smart phones and tablets.

Streaming services like Pandora, IHeartRadio and Spotify have become immensely popular.

But sometimes we like to find radio stations from real places with real people.
Tunein App Screen
The best option for finding local radio stations that are available online is with Tunein.

And it's not just for music. Music, Sports, Talk, and News are all available. But for me, the best option is to be able to find local stations. There's a link to find local stations where where you are currently located.

But you can also search for specific locations from around the world.
  • Want to know what is going on in Los Angeles?  Check out the 24 hour news radio KNX.
  • Want to check out the pop music scene in London, UK?  Check out Heart London.
  • How about the music scene from Madrid?  Check out Hit FM 89.9?
TuneIn also has mobile apps so you can listen to your stations wherever you go. Remember streaming services can deplete your mobile data minutes so use when you are on unlimited WiFi or an unlimited data plan.

Visit Tunein: www.tunein.com
Download the iOS app HERE
Download the Android app HERE

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Netflix Keyboard Commands



Netflix
Netflix is a super service.  

 With a decent internet connection, you can watch many new and classic shows and movies online from the comfort of your PC using Netflix.

 If you are watching Netflix from a PC, there are several keyboard commands you can use to control Netflix that will make your experience better.



Netflix Keyboard Commands

F = Full Screen 
Shift + Left Arrow = Rewind 
Shift + Right Arrow = Fast Forward
M = Mute
Up Arrow = Volume Up
Down Arrow = Volume Down
Enter = Play / Pause
Page Up = Play
Page down = Pause
ESC = Exit Full Screen


Enjoy!

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