One Cool Tip Show, "Be Prepared. Don't Be Surprised" - October 4, 2015, S1E11

This week's show is online.  Check out the cool show this week. 

Our show this week covers the T-Mobile data breach and Amazon's dumb decision to stop selling competing streaming devices as well as cool tips for iPhones, Google Keep, Taco Bell's new website, Facebook privacy, Where's My Laptop? and setting the start page for Microsoft Edge in Windows 10.

One Cool Tip Show, "Be Prepared.  Don't Be Surprised" - October 4, 2015, S1E11

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How to Set Your Start Page in Microsoft Edge

Have you been using the Microsoft Edge browser as part of the Windows 10 operating system?

If so, you've seen the default start page is "Powered by MSN" when you start the new Edge browser.

But you can change this start page.  Maybe you want to start at your favorite site like Google.  Or OneCoolTip.

It's easy.  Here's how.

How to Set Your Start Page in Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dot icon "..." in the top-right hand corner of Edge.
- Select "Settings"
- Within Settings, you'll find "Open With"

- You can choose from 4 options:

1. Start Page - Opens with just the Start page and the "Powered by MSN" content
2. New Tab Page:  Opens with a new tab.  Content is determined by the options in the choice box below (Top sites and suggested contents, Top Sites or A Blank page)
3. Previous Pages: Opens with the pages open when Edge was last used.
4. A Specific Page or Pages: A web page of your choice.  Select the Custom option and enter the web address of the page you'd like opened when you start.  For example www.onecooltip.com

We've posted a number of very cool Windows 10 tips.  Check them out below.

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• How to Change the Default Search Engine in Microsoft Edge
• Minimize Windows on the Desktop with Shake
• Snipping Tool in Windows 10 Now Lets You Capture Pop Up Menus with Delay Action
• Try These Top 5 Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts
• Invoke GodMode in Windows 10
• How Do I Get Windows 10 for Free?

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Where's My Laptop? Be Prepared Before Your Laptop is Lost or Stolen

Most people are familiar with how the location features of "Where's My iPhone" and "Find My Android" work.

Where's My Laptop?

The key is to ensure a tracking system is installed BEFORE the laptop is lost or stolen.  The same tip is true for smart phones.

It's too late after the device is missing.

There are a number of free and premium services available to track and lock a laptop.

Our two recommendations are Prey and LoJack.

Prey

Prey offers a low-cost solution.  It is a good basic service that will work for most people.  In addition, Prey can also be installed on other devices such as iPhones and Android.  

After the software is installed on a laptop, it will be listed as a device in the user's account.  A quick click will show where it is or where it was last seen

Devices can be locked to prevent access and an alarm can be sounded.   Prey offers a basic service that no laptop should go without.

LoJack

LoJack is well known for its vehicle tracking systems.  Many car thieves have learned the hard way when a car is protect with LoJack and it is disabled with police waiting to arrest them.

LoJack have licensed the name to Absolute for the laptop tracking.  While there is no free service like Prey, LoJack offers a 30 day free trial.  Premium plans begin at $39.99 a year for laptops, $29.99 a year for phones and $29.99 for tablets.

LoJack can track a device and lock it including erasing the data.   LoJack advertises that even if the device is reset to factory defaults, the LoJack software will remain to enable locking, erasing and tracking.  LoJack also advertises a guarantee (like everything, read the fine print).

Whether you use Prey or LoJack, don't wait until disaster strikes.

Like up-to-date PC anti-virus protection and regular data backups, prevention is the best medicine.

Install a theft recovery before it's too late.

Looking to find your Apple iPhone?  Check out this Cool Tip:

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• Where's My iPhone?
• Where's My Android?
• How To Turn Off or On Emergency Alerts on Your Phone
• Blocking Calls on Your Smart Phone
• How to Extend Your Smart Phone Battery Life

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Protect Your Privacy by Remotely Logging Out of Facebook

Don't Let Others Access Your Facebook Account Because You Forgot to Log Out.

It can happen from time to time.  You forget to log out of Facebook at a computer.  Maybe it's work.  Or home.  Or at a friend's house.

You can solve this problem by logging out of Facebook on another computer, phone or tablet.

Here's how to do it from a PC:

- On the Facebook homepage, click the top right-hand drop down arrow.
- Click Settings
- Click Security in the left-hand column.
- Click Where You're Logged In
- Review open sessions.
- Select the one you want to end and click End Activity

That's it.  problem solved.

You an also log out from mobile devices like an iPhone or Android tablet using the Facebook mobile app.

- Select the More icon, usually in the lower right-hand corner.
- Select Settings.  Scroll down if necessary.
- Select Account Settings
- Select Security
- Select Active Sessions
- Review your open sessions.
- Select the one you want to end and click the X button

And that's how you do it.

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• Default Email Isn't Always Your Friend
• You Can Now "Unsend" an Email from Gmail
• The Many Searches of Google
• Upload Your Photos to Google from your Desktop

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Coolest Tips in September 2015

We had super cool tips in September.  

It's great to see so many of them go viral.

These included tips for Gmail, iOS9, Dropbox, Google Docs and Microsoft Excel.

Check them out!

Don't forget, you can find One Cool Tip here at www.OneCoolTip.com , on Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter, Flipboard, Apple News, and Pinterest.

And of course, check out the One Cool Tip Show, our weekly podcast.

September 2015 Coolest Tips

Try These Two Gmail Address Hacks
Two clever Gmail address hacks let you mark your emails.  If you give these emails out, you can see when you get unsolicited emails if they came from a particular source.  Learn how you can do it too.

Disable Wi-Fi Assist in iOS 9 To Avoid a Nasty Surprise
Avoid a nasty data overcharge on your next iPhone bill by turning off this new feature.  Wi-Fi Assist helps users by switching to cellular service when a Wi-Fi connection is slow.  But that can prove a nasty surprise if you are streaming Netflix or Hulu.  There's no warning when it happens.  Until you get your next bill.  Learn how to turn off this new feature.

Request Large Files with Dropbox
Sending large emails is a frustrating thing to do.   Usually, large files get blocked from being sent or being received.  There have been a number of subscription services that charge a hefty fee to work around this.  But now Dropbox offers a clever solution.  Learn how you can use this cool tip.

Dictate is Google Docs with Voice Typing
Let the power of Google do your typing for you.  With Google Docs' new Voice Typing tool, you can.  Simply speak and your words will be typed into your Google Docs doc.  How easy is that? 

Select an Entire Excel Spreadsheet
Don't waste your time clicking and dragging to select an Excel spreadsheet.  Learn the quick tip to select and entire spreadsheet.

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#gmail #Wi-Fi #iOS9 #iphone #Dropbox #Googledocs #Excel

Taco Bell Unveils New Website and URL for Online Orders

Taco Bell unveiled its new website with a very cool URL address this week.

Don't be too surprised.

It's ta.co

The new ta.co site allows users to order online and pick up their food at a local Taco Bell.

The site joins the existing iPhone and Android mobile apps for online ordering.

But there is more.

The new website lets you customize your orders.  Want extra tomatoes?  Onions?  Pico de galllo?  No problemo.

Just click your extras and add to your order.  Your food will be prepared fresh at the designated Taco Bell.

You can also easily review past orders and reorder.  Taco Bell has more information in their FAQ.

And don't forget to read The Feed, a Taco Bell blog!

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• Order Panda Express Online and with Mobile App
• Skip the Crowd, Order Online at Panera
• Make Your Dinner Reservations Online
• Skip the Line - Use the Subway App

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Google Keep App Now Available for iPhones and iPads

It Took Long Enough.

Google's note taking service, Keep, is now available for iPhone and iPads.

The new Apple iOS app comes 2 years after it's been available on the web and as an Android app.

Similar to Evernote, users can create notes, add photos, and create To Do Lists.

Google Keep keeps everything synced across devices.

It's a great service and this new iOS version will allow more users to use Google Keep.

Download the new iOS Google Keep app HERE.  Google Keep is available online at:  https://keep.google.com/   Download the Google Keep app for Android HERE.

Enjoy.

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• How to Use Google Keep's New Version History Feature
• How to Use Google Keep to Stay Organized and Productive
• Try These Two Gmail Address Hacks

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Disable Wi-Fi Assist in iOS 9 to Avoid a Nasty Surprise

Apple Users Learn the Law of Unintended Consequences 

A new feature in Apple's iOS 9 meant to help users get better performance can have serious consequences for users with limited data plans.

Wi-Fi Assist lets the iPhone switch to regular cellular data service when the Wi-Fi connection is poor.

Sounds good, right?

But it can be a disaster if you have a limited data plan and the phone switches over to cellular data during heavy streaming like watching a Netflix movie or listening to steaming music like Apple Music or Pandora.

The phone does not warn users when the phone makes the switch.

Uh oh.

Users can disable the feature by going to "Settings", "Cellular" and then scroll down to "Wi-Fi Assist" to toggle it on or off.

Turn the feature off if you don't want to have a nasty data charge on your phone bill.

Enjoy!

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• Reset "Hey Siri" After You Upgrade to ioS9
• Let Siri Decide
• Use This Siri Trick To Call Someone
• Force Siri to Search Google
• "Siri, What Planes are Overhead?"

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ICYMI: Facebook Friend Requests, Mail Attachments, Uber Rating, Starbucks App, Word 2016, PeanutizeMe, and Block Calls

Check out all of the cool tips this past week.


One Cool Tip Show, "Friends, Drinks and Fun"
Listen to this week's show to hear Cool Tech Tips and Tech News.

Beware of Duplicate Facebook Friend Requests

Don't get scammed.  Learn how to protect yourself from phony Facebook friend requests.

How to Add and Save Mail Attachments in iOS 9 on Your iPhone and iPadiOS brings the ability to add and save mail attachments.  Learn how to do it.

OneCoolTip on Apple News

Check out how One Cool Tip is now on the Apple news app in iOS9

How to See Your Secret Uber Passenger RatingDo you know your secret Uber passenger rating?  Learn how to find yours.

Your Starbucks Barista Will Have Your Drink Ready Faster With This Cool TipCheck out the new feature that will speed up your Starbucks order.

Do Things Faster in the New Microsoft Word 2016Microsoft Word 2016 has a new cool feature to get things done faster.  Learn more.

Good Grief Charlie Brown.  PeanutizeMe.Create yourself as your favorite Peanuts character.

And Finally, a throwback tip. Blocking Calls on Your Smart Phone

Learn how to block calls on your Android and iPhone smartphones.

#uber #facebook #iOS9 #email  #Starbucks #Peanuts #PeanutizeMe #smartphone #iphone #Android

One Cool Tip Show - "Friends, Drinks and Fun" - Sept 27, 2015 - S1E10

This week's show is (finally) online.  Check out the cool show this week.  This week's theme is "Friends, Drinks and Fun".

One Cool Tip Show, "Friends, Drinks and Fun" - September 27, 2015, S1E10

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