How to Take Control of Your Inbox with Scheduled Emails in Outlook

How to Take Control of Your Inbox with Scheduled Emails in Outlook

Discover how to schedule emails in Microsoft Outlook to ensure timely communication without needing to be online. Whether you're coordinating global time zones, preparing future reminders, or managing productivity, this feature is a game-changer.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 19, 2025

Ever wished you could send an email at the perfect moment—without setting an alarm to do it manually? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Schedule Emails in Outlook.

Microsoft Outlook offers a powerful scheduling feature that lets you draft your email, set the desired send time, and walk away knowing it will be sent automatically. 

Whether you're managing business communications across multiple time zones, sending birthday greetings in advance, or ensuring reminders land exactly when needed, Outlook’s scheduled email function is a vital tool.

Let’s discover how to delay or schedule your emails, the pros and cons of using this feature, and how to troubleshoot common issues.

ChatGPT's Deep Research Now Offers PDF Downloads

ChatGPT's Deep Research Now Offers PDF Downloads

OpenAI's ChatGPT has introduced a "Download as PDF" feature for its Deep Research tool, enabling users to export comprehensive AI-generated reports with preserved formatting.  This enhancement is particularly beneficial for professionals requiring polished, shareable documents.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor  

May 18, 2025

Imagine delegating hours of meticulous research to an AI assistant that not only compiles comprehensive reports but now also delivers them in a neatly formatted PDF. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New Download feature in ChatGPT's Deep Research.

OpenAI's ChatGPT has made this a reality with its latest update to the Deep Research feature. 

This advancement is poised to transform how professionals, educators, and researchers gather and present information.

What Is Deep Research?

Share with Siri

Share with Siri

Want a super speedy way to share photos with friends and family? Unlock the magic of Siri and discover how effortlessly you can send pictures with just your voice!

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 13, 2025 (originally published May 4, 2023)

Did you know you can use Siri, Apple's Voice Assistant, to share photos to contacts?

You can with this Cool Tip.

To share a photo or your screenshot with a contact:

1. Go to the photo or screen you want to share
2. Say Hey Siri, share this with… and then add the name of your contact.
3. If there is more than one phone number for that contact, Siri will ask you which one you want to send it to.
4. Siri will share the photo or screenshot with your contact!

Unlocking Seamless Navigation: Link to Slides in PowerPoint for the Web

Unlocking Seamless Navigation: Link to Slides in PowerPoint for the Web

Microsoft has introduced a game-changing feature in PowerPoint for the web—Link to Slides—allowing users to create dynamic, interactive presentations with seamless navigation. Whether you're building a clickable table of contents or guiding audiences through a non-linear story, this feature enhances engagement and efficiency.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 12, 2025

Have you ever wished for a smoother way to navigate through your PowerPoint presentations without manually flipping through slides? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New Link to Slides in PowerPoint for Web.

Link to Slides in PowerPoint for the Web is a new feature that brings the flexibility of interactive slide linking to browser-based presentations. 

Users can now create intuitive, clickable pathways within their decks, making presentations more engaging and user-friendly.

Use this Microsoft Edge Cool Tip to Go To a Website

Use this Microsoft Edge Cool Tip to Go To a Website

This Cool Tip introduces a time-saving feature in Microsoft Edge that allows users to directly navigate to a website address contained within highlighted text.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 11, 2025 - Originally published May 24, 2023

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!

How to Use Google Keep to Stay Organized and Productive

How to Use Google Keep to Stay Organized and Productive

Tired of scattered notes and forgotten tasks? This Cool Tip unveils the power of Google Keep, showing you how to use its intuitive features to effortlessly organize your life and boost your productivity. Learn how to capture ideas instantly, categorize them effectively, set timely reminders, and even collaborate seamlessly with others.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 10, 2025 (Originally published May 9, 2023)

How many times have you forgotten an important appointment? 

Lost track of a great idea? 

Or had to scramble to find a piece of information you needed?

If you answered "more times than I can count," you're not alone.

The good news is that there's a Cool Tip: Google Keep.

Google Keep is a free note-taking app that is available on all major platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS. 

It is a great way to keep track of your thoughts, ideas, and to-do lists. 

Google Keep is simple to use and has a variety of features that make it a powerful note-taking tool.

Blob Opera: Google's AI-Powered Musical Playground

Blob Opera: Google's AI-Powered Musical Playground

Discover how Google's Blob Opera transforms opera into an interactive, AI-driven experience, making music creation accessible and entertaining for everyone.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 9, 2025

Can AI Make You an Opera Star?

What if you could compose and perform a four-part opera without any musical training? 

Here's a Cool Tip: Blob Opera!

Google's Blob Opera, an AI experiment by artist David Li in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture, makes this possible. 

This interactive tool allows users to create harmonious operatic music by manipulating colorful, animated blobs—no prior musical knowledge required.

What Is Blob Opera?

Simplify Your Search: How Google's New iOS Feature Streamlines Your Mobile Experience

Simplify Your Search: How Google's New iOS Feature Streamlines Your Mobile Experience

The Google iOS app just got a whole lot more user-friendly! The new Simplify feature is designed to cut through the clutter and bring you the information you need, faster than ever.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 8, 2025

Ever stumbled upon a web article filled with technical jargon that left you scratching your head? 

Whether it's medical terminology, legal lingo, or scientific concepts, complex text can be a barrier to understanding.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Google's New Simplify Feature on iPhone.

Google's new Simplify feature for its iOS app declutters the search experience, making it easier and faster to find what you're looking for. 

In today's fast-paced world, time is of the essence. 

Hear Everything, Miss Nothing: Master Windows 11 Live Captions

Hear Everything, Miss Nothing: Master Windows 11 Live Captions

Windows 11's Live Captions feature brings real-time, on-device transcription to all audio sources, enhancing accessibility and productivity for users across various scenarios.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 7, 2025

Have you ever struggled to catch every word in a video, webinar, or live meeting? 

Or wished you could follow along with audio content in a noisy environment? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Windows 11 Live Captions.

Windows 11's Live Captions feature addresses these challenges by providing real-time, on-screen captions for any audio source on your PC. 

This tool is not just for those with hearing impairments; it's a game-changer for anyone seeking to enhance their comprehension and productivity.

What Are Windows 11 Live Captions?

Apple Snapshot: Your One-Stop Hub for Celebrity Content Across Apple Services

Apple Snapshot: Your One-Stop Hub for Celebrity Content Across Apple Services

Discover how Apple’s new Snapshot platform centralizes your favorite stars’ content from Apple Music, TV, and Podcasts into one sleek, interactive experience.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 6, 2025

What if you could explore everything about your favorite celebrities—movies, music, podcasts—all in one place?

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try Apple Snapshot.

Apple has introduced "Snapshot," a new web-based platform that curates and centralizes content related to various celebrities across its services. 

This initiative aims to streamline the user experience by providing a unified location to access media associated with popular figures.