Tick Tock: Windows 11 Now Shows Seconds in Taskbar Clock!

Have you ever found yourself staring at the clock on your computer, waiting for the minute to change? 

Do you wish you could see the seconds ticking by? 

Well, now you can! 

With the latest update to Windows 11, you can now enable the display of seconds in the Taskbar clock. 

fig.1 - Seconds Shown in Taskbar Clock

Here's how to do it:

• Be sure you have the latest Windows Update
• Open Settings on Windows 11.
• Click on Personalization.
• Click the Taskbar page.

• You can also right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar Settings

• Click the Taskbar behaviors setting.
• Check the Show seconds in system tray clock option to enable the feature.

fig. 2 - Show Seconds

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Unlock the Power of Picture-to-Text with Microsoft OneNote!

 

Have you ever found yourself struggling to transcribe text from an image? 

Do you wish there was an easier way to convert image text into editable text?

Why should you have to re-type text?

Look no further than this Cool Tip:  

Use Microsoft OneNote’s picture-to-text feature!

Here’s how to use it:

• Open OneNote
• Paste a picture into OneNote or 
• Go to Insert > Picture to choose an picture from your device to import it into OneNote.

fig.1 - Picture in OneNote

• Right-click on the picture and choose Copy Text from Picture from the drop-down menu

fig.2 - Right-click picture for Copy Text from Picture

• Paste the extracted text into OneNote notes or other apps for further use.

fig. 3 - Paste Text

It’s that simple! 

With this feature, you can easily convert text from images into editable text, saving you time and effort.

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Snip like a Pro with These Shortcuts

Do you know the Snipping shortcuts?

Windows Snipping Tool is a powerful and versatile tool that can help you capture your screen with ease.

These keyboard shortcuts will help you use this amazing tool.

Here's how.

fig. 1 - Snip a Screen Capture

Snipping Tool Keyboard shortcuts - Windows 10/8 (Snip and Capture Tool)

• Windows Key + Shift + S –  The screen will darken while you select an area for a screenshot 

• Alt + D – Sets a delay for the screen capture by 1-5 seconds
• Alt + M – Choose a snip mode
• Alt + N – Create a new snip in the same mode as the last one

• Ctrl + C – Copy the snip to the clipboard.
• Ctrl + O – Open File
• Ctrl + P – Print

• Shift + Arrow keys – Move the cursor to select a rectangular snip area

Note:  Windows 11 has fewer shortcuts.  Use Windows Key + Shift + S to capture a screenshot.

Enjoy!

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Unleash the Power of Google Chrome's Task Manager

Do you ever feel like your Google Chrome browser is running slow? 

Or maybe you're having trouble with a particular website and you're not sure why. 

If so, check out this Cool Tip:  use the Google Chrome Task Manager to troubleshoot the problem.

The Task Manager shows you a list of all the tabs, extensions, and processes that are currently running in Chrome. 

This is similar to Microsoft Edge's Task Manager.

You can use it to see which tabs are using up the most memory, CPU, or network resources. 

You can also use it to end a process that is causing problems.

Here's how to use it.

• Open Google Chrome
• Press Shift + Esc or 
• Select the three-dot menu at the top-right, followed by hovering over More tools and selecting Task Manager.
• The current tab will be highlighted. you can select another one.
• Once you select a process, select End process.

fig. 1 - Google Chrome Task Manager

The Task Manager will show you a list of all the tabs, extensions, and processes that are currently running in Chrome. The columns in the list show the following information:

• Name: The name of the tab, extension, or process.
• CPU: The amount of CPU that the tab, extension, or process is using.
• Memory: The amount of memory that the tab, extension, or process is using.
• Network: The amount of network bandwidth that the tab, extension, or process is using.

You can sort the list by any of the columns by clicking on the column header. 

The Google Chrome Task Manager is a powerful tool that can help you troubleshoot problems with your browser. 

If you're having trouble with Chrome, be sure to give it a try.

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How to Play Google Breakout

Do you remember the classic arcade game Breakout? 

Here's a Cool Tip for Friday Funday:  Google Breakout

Now you can play it online for free! 

To play, go to: https://elgoog.im/breakout/

You can also find the link by searching Google Image and searching for Breakout.

fig. 1 - Google Breakout

How to Play

• The goal is to use a paddle to hit a ball and break all of the bricks on the screen. 
• Use the mouse of the keyboard arrow keys to move the cursor left or right.
• As you break bricks, you will earn points. 
• The game ends when all of the bricks are broken or when the ball falls off the screen.

That's it!

Enjoy!

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The Secret Shortcut You Need to Know About the Excel Formula Bar!

Are you tired of scrolling left and right to view long formulas in Microsoft Excel? 

Do you want to learn a quick and easy way to expand the formula bar? 

Expanding the formula bar in Microsoft Excel is a useful trick that can help you view long formulas without having to scroll left and right. 

There are two ways to expand the formula bar in Excel. 

• The first way is to hover your mouse near the bottom of the formula bar until you see an up-and-down white arrow. 
• Click that arrow and drag down until the bar gets big enough to accommodate the entire formula. 
• The second way is to use a keyboard shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + U.

fig. 1 - Expand the Excel Formula Bar

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Use this Microsoft Edge Cool Tip to Go To a Website

Are you tired of copying and pasting URLs from web pages to your browser’s address bar? 

Do you want to save time and effort while browsing the web? 

If yes, then you’re in the right place! 

In this Cool Tip you'll learn how to use Microsoft Edge browser to highlight text and go to a website. 

Most websites will hyperlink a web address so that readers can just click.

But when you see just plain text, use this Cool Tip.

It will help you save time and make your browsing experience more efficient. 

Let’s get started!

Here's how to do it.

1. Open Microsoft Edge browser.
2. Highlight the text you want to go to a website.
3. Right-click on the highlighted text and select “Go to” option.
4. The highlighted text will be automatically copied into the address bar and you will be taken to that website.

fig. 1 - Example of Highlighting Text to go to a Website

That's it!

Enjoy.

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How to Convert Currency in Windows 11

Do you have a big international trip coming up?

Are you tired of manually converting currency? 

Do you want to know how to quickly convert currency? 

Here's a Cool Tip: use the Windows 11 search feature to convert currency.

For example, you can use this Cool Tip to determine how many Great Britain Pounds $100 will buy. 

Here's how to convert currency using Windows 11 search.

• Open the Windows 11 search bar by clicking on the magnifying glass icon in the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + S.
• Type 100 USD to GBP in the search bar and press Enter.
• The search results will display the converted amount of $100 in British pounds.

fig. 1 - Convert Currency in Windows 11 Search

It’s that simple! 

You can use this method to convert any currency you want. Windows 11 search also supports other units of measurement such as temperature, distance, and weight.

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How to Create Graphics and Illustrations Using PowerPoint

Are you tired of spending hours creating artwork and design elements for your projects? 

Here's a Cool Tip: Look no further than Microsoft PowerPoint! 

This versatile tool is not just for presentations - it can also be used to create artwork and designs in just a few simple steps. 

This can save you the cost and complexity of buying more complicated and expensive software.

Here's how to use PowerPoint as a simple solution for creating artwork, text and design elements for normal computer users.

• Open PowerPoint.
• Select a blank slide.
• Click on the Insert tab and select Shapes to add shapes to your slide.
• You can also add text by clicking on the Insert tab and selecting Text Box.
• To add images or pictures, click on the Insert tab and select Pictures.
• Right-mouse click any object to Format.  Change the color of lines and fill.  Change the size and pattern for any line or object.
• As you can see in fig. 1 below,  a snip of an Excel sheet was brought into PowerPoint, red boxes drawn around key areas, and a large red arrow was added.  Then this image was snipped, saved and then brought into a final document.
• You can also use PowerPoint's built-in design templates to create professional-looking designs for your artwork.

fig. 1 - Use PowerPoint to Compose Graphics

• Use the Windows Snipping Tool (shortcut is Shift+Windows+S keyboard shortcut) to select your new artwork.  Save the image for future use as well.
• You can also save the PowerPoint deck for future use if you need to modify the image.

Enjoy!

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How to Survive the End of Windows 10

Are you still using Windows 10? 

If so, you might want to pay attention to this Cool Tip. 

Microsoft announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025. 

What does this mean for you? 

fig. 1 - Microsoft Windows 10 End of Life
- October 14, 2025

Circle this date on your calendar!  

Why?

After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for the operating system.

The final version is 22H2, released on October 10, 2022.

And until then, Microsoft will not release any major updates or enhancements to Windows 10.

To check if your current Windows 10 PC can run Windows 11, download the PC Health Check app once it becomes available. 

Download PC Health Check

The app will provide an indication if and when your PC is eligible for the update.

If your PC can't be updated, you'll need to consider buying a new PC with Windows 11 pre-installed.

But wait... change is constant.

Windows 12 is expected to be released near the end of 2024.

So whatever you do, keep your system up-to-date, make back-ups regularly, and update your anti-virus protection!

And don't forget to create your personal Disaster Recovery Plan!

Enjoy!

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