Saturday, March 25, 2023

Don't Lose Your Files! Here's How to Enable Delete Confirmation Alerts in Windows

Windows Recycle Bin Icon
Did a file on your Windows PC disappear?

Check your Recycle bin.  

When working with files and folders on a Windows computer, it can be easy to accidentally delete something important. 

Fortunately, Windows includes a feature that can help prevent accidental deletions: delete confirmation alerts. 

By enabling delete confirmation alerts, Windows will prompt you to confirm that you want to delete a file or folder before it is permanently removed from your computer.

Here's how to do it. 

  • Right mouse-click on the Recycle Bin.
  • Select Properties.

Windows Recycle Bin Properties
Recycle Bin Options


  • Select Display delete confirmation dialog.
  • Windows Recycle Bin Properties
    Recycle Bin Properties

    • When you delete a file, you’ll see an alert to confirm that the file will be sent to the Recycle bin.

    Windows Delete Confirmation Dialog
    Delete File Confirmation Dialog

    • Note:  Files deleted using other programs will not receive this confirmation.


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    Friday, March 24, 2023

    Create Stunning Digital Art with Just a Few Clicks

    Weave Silk Logo
    Need to be creative during a boring call?

    Don't want to make a mess with crayons and paint?

    Then try making some digital art.

    Check out this Friday Funday Cool Tip:

    WeaveSilk

    Weavesilk.com is a website that allows you to create beautiful digital art with ease. 

    It’s an interactive platform that lets you draw with your mouse or finger and create mesmerizing patterns and designs.

    The website has a simple interface that makes it easy to use. 

    You can choose from a variety of colors and brush sizes to create your own unique designs. 

    Weave Silk
    Weave Silk

    The website also has a feature that allows you to save your creations so you can come back to them later.

    Unfortunately, it only works on a PC.  A paid version is available for iPhones and iPads.

    If you’re looking for a fun way to express your creativity or just want to relax and unwind, Weavesilk.com is definitely worth checking out!

    Enjoy!

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    Thursday, March 23, 2023

    How to Sign Up to Use Google Bard

    Another day.

    Another AI Chat site.

    Google Bard is a new experimental AI chatbot that can help you with a variety of tasks, such as generating text, translating languages, and writing different kinds of creative content. 

    To sign up to use Google Bard, follow these steps:
    • Go to the Google Bard website http://bard.google.com
    • Click on the Join waitlist button.
    • Enter your name and email address.
    • Click on the Submit button.
    Once you have submitted your information, you will be added to the waitlist. 

    Google Bard is currently only available to a limited number of users, but more users will be added over time. 

    If you are added to the waitlist, you will receive an email from Google with instructions on how to create a Google Bard account and start using the service.

    So, is Google Bard any good?

    It depends.

    Google is certainly playing catch-up to Open AI's ChatGPT and Bing's use of ChatGPT.  

    Here's a test from both:

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    Microsoft Bing:
    Microsoft Bing
    Microsoft Bing Chat


    Google Bard:

    Google Bard
    Google Bard


    The AI Wars will play out over the coming weeks, months and years.  

    Like the browser wars, the winner will reap rewards until the next worthy challenger emerges.




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    Wednesday, March 22, 2023

    How to Turn Off Clean Energy Charging on an iPhone

    Slow Charging iPhone
    Is your iPhone slow to charge?  

    It might be due to a quietly introduced new iPhone feature: Clean Energy Charging.

    The clean energy charging feature, introduced in iOS 16.1, is designed to reduce the carbon footprint of your iPhone by charging it when the power grid is using clean energy sources. 

    But that can mean that your iPhone doesn't charge as fast as it can.

    Instead of waking up to a fully charged iPhone, you might see a message that charging will be completed later.

    If you want to turn this new "feature" off, here's how to do it:

    How to turn off Clean Energy Charging
    • Go to your Settings app
    • Select Battery
    • Tap Battery Health & Charging 
    • Toggle off Clean Energy Charging 
    iPhone Clean Energy Charging
    iPhone Clean Energy Charging Can Be Toggled Off

    That's it.  

    Your iPhone will be back to charging normally.

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    Tuesday, March 21, 2023

    How to Use Gmail Confidential Mode: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Spy
    Gmail is one of the most popular email services in the world, with millions of users relying on it for their personal and professional communication needs. 

    Here's a Cool Tip about one of its most useful features: Confidential Mode

    This feature allows you to send emails with an extra layer of security and privacy, ensuring that your sensitive information stays confidential. 

    With this Cool Tip, we’ll explain how to use Gmail confidential mode in a step-by-step guide.

    • Log in to your Gmail Account
    The first step is to log in to your Gmail account. 

    If you don't have an account, create one by visiting the Gmail website and following the prompts.
    • Compose a New Email
    Once you are logged in, click on the Compose button to start writing a new email.
    • Enable Confidential Mode
    In the bottom of the compose window, you will see a small lock with a clock icon. Click on it to enable confidential mode.
    • Set Expiration Date and Passcode
    Once you have enabled confidential mode, you can set an expiration date for the email and a passcode that the recipient will need to enter to open the email. 

    The expiration date ensures that the email self-destructs after a certain amount of time, while the passcode ensures that only the intended recipient can access the email.
    Gmail Confidential
    • Add Recipients and Subject
    After setting the expiration date and passcode, select Save.

    Add the recipient's email address and subject of the email, just like you would for a regular email.
    • Write Your Message
    Write your message in the body of the email, as you would for a regular email.
    • Send the Email
    Once you have written your message, click on the "Send" button to send the email.
    • Revoke Access (Optional)
    If you want to revoke access to the email before the expiration date, open the email in your Sent folder and click the Remove Access button.

    So next time you need to send sensitive information via email, remember to use confidential mode! 


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    Monday, March 20, 2023

    Stay Focused and Productive with this Microsoft Word Cool Tip

    Microsoft Word Focus
    Do you get distracted when trying to use Microsoft Word?

    Wouldn't it be nice if you could star focused?

    Here's a Cool Tip:

    Use the Focus feature in Microsoft Word.

    The Focus feature in Microsoft Word is a tool that allows you to focus on the content you are working on by hiding everything else. 

    When you use the Focus feature, everything except the content you are working on will be grayed out, making it easier for you to concentrate on what you are doing. 

    This is particularly useful when you are working on a long document or trying to edit a complex section.

    How to use the Focus feature in Microsoft Word
    • Open the Microsoft Word document you want to work on.
    • Click on the View tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen.
    • Click on the Focus button.
    Microsoft Word Focus Feature
    Microsoft Word Focus Feature
    • The Focus feature will be activated, and everything except the section you selected will be grayed out.
    • To exit the Focus feature, click on the Close Focus button in the top right corner of the screen.

    The Focus feature in Microsoft Word is a useful tool that can help you to concentrate on the content you are working on, reduce distractions, and improve editing. 

    Stay focused!

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    Sunday, March 19, 2023

    In Case You Missed It - Cool Tech Tips for the Week 3/19/23

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    We had a great week of Cool Tips here at www.OneCoolTip.com.  

    These Cool Tips include how to hide or show the Office Ribbon, how to recover deleted iPhone messages, how to convert Microsoft Word documents to PDF, how to read news on other country versions of Google News, a very cool site with cute puppies for Friday Funday, how to download videos from Disney Plus and how to enable Caps Lock on your phone.

    Check them all out!

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    Monday, March 13, 2023

    How to Show or Hide the Ribbon in Office

    Where's the ribbon?  That's often the question when using Microsoft Office.  Learn how to master using the Office Ribbon.

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    Tuesday, March 14, 2023

    How to Recover Deleted iPhone Messages
    If you accidently delete a message on your iPhone, you can get it back.  Learn how.

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    Wednesday, March 15, 2023

    How to Convert Any Microsoft Office File to a PDF

    Do you need to send someone a Word document but they don't have Microsoft Word?

    Don't panic.  Use this Cool Tip.

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    Thursday, March 16, 2023

    Stay Up-to-Date with the World: How to Access Google News URLs for Other Countries

    Have you ever wondered how others outside your country think about your country's news?

    There's an easy way to find out.  Learn how.

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    Friday, March 17, 2023

    Unleash Your Stress with Puppies - The Ultimate Source of Cuteness

    After a long work week, what's better than looking at cute puppies!

    Check out this Cool Tip.

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    Saturday, March 18, 2023

    How to Download Disney Plus Movies and TV Shows to Watch Offline 

    Learn how to use Disney Plus on the go!

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    Sunday, March 19, 2023

    How to Enable Caps Lock on Your Phone 

    Are you tired of typing out everything in lowercase letters on your phone? 

    Check out this Cool Tip to learn how.

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    How to Enable Caps Lock on Your Phone

    Are you tired of typing out everything in lowercase letters on your phone? 

    Do you find it difficult to hold down the shift key while typing? 

    Don't worry, enabling caps lock is a simple process that can save you time and effort.

    The default setting is to require users to hold down the shift key to type in uppercase letters. 

    However, this can be inconvenient for those who frequently type in all caps. 

    By enabling caps lock, you can type in all uppercase letters without having to hold down the shift key the entire time.

    Here's how to enable caps lock on your iPhone using the shift key:
    • Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
    • Scroll down and tap on General.
    • Scroll down and tap on Keyboard.
    • Toggle on the Enable Caps Lock option.
    • Now when you're typing, simply double-tap the shift key to enable caps lock. 
      • A line displays below the up arrow on the Shift key when Caps Lock is enabled.
    Caps Lock on iPhone
    iPhone Shift Key
    • To disable caps lock, simply tap the shift key once again.

    For Android phones:
    • Double-tap the shift key to enable caps lock. 
    • To disable caps lock, simply tab the shift key once again.
    Enabling caps lock on your phone using the shift key is a quick and easy process that can save you time and make typing more efficient. 

    Give it a try and see how much easier it makes typing.

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    Saturday, March 18, 2023

    How to Download Disney Plus Movies and TV Shows to Watch Offline

    Disney Plus
    Disney Plus is a great streaming service that offers a wide variety of movies and TV shows. 

    However, sometimes you might not have access to the internet, or you might want to watch your favorite content on the go. 

    That’s where downloading videos comes in! 

    In this Cool Tip, we’ll show you how to download Disney Plus content to your device so you can watch it anytime, anywhere.
    • Launch the Disney+ app on your device.
    • Search and select the Disney video you want to download.
    • Tap the Download button to begin downloading.
    Disney + Download
    • Tap the download progress icon to pause or remove the partial download
    • A device icon with a check mark will display when your download is complete
    • To watch a video, select the Download icon and then select the video.
    • Press Play to watch.
    • Downloaded content will remain on your device as long as you are an active Disney+ subscriber and connect to the internet with your device at least once every 30 days. 
    • You can download the same title on up to 10 supported mobile devices with available storage space.
    • Some downloaded content may remain on your devices for a limited amount of time.
    • Some titles may be unavailable for download from Disney+.
    Notes: 
    • Logging out of your Disney+ account will remove all downloaded content from your device. 
    • If you wish to watch any previously downloaded content, you will need to download it again when you log back in.
    That's it.   Enjoy!

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    Friday, March 17, 2023

    Unleash Your Stress with Puppies - The Ultimate Source of Cuteness

    OpenPuppies
    After a long work week, what's better than looking at cute puppies!

    Here's the Friday Funday Cool Tip:  

    Take a visit to OpenPuppies.com

    Openpuppies is a website that provides a collection of cute and adorable puppy animated pictures that can help you relax and unwind. 

    It’s a great way to take a break from work and have some fun. 

    Use the spacebar to jump to the next puppy gif.

    You can visit the website on Fridays to start your weekend on a positive note. 

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