Google Search Just Added a Plus Button

Google Search Just Added a Plus Button

Google is transforming its search bar from a text box into a command center with a simple interface update. You can now upload a photo or file directly to Search to get AI-powered answers for complex problems you cannot easily describe with words.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 21, 2025

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When was the last time you searched Google without typing a word?

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New Google Search AI Mode Plus (+) Button.

Google is quietly rolling out a feature that lets you stop typing and start showing.

ChatGPT Pinned Chats: Keep Your Most Important Conversations Front and Center

ChatGPT Pinned Chats: Keep Your Most Important Conversations Front and Center

 

Ever lose track of a critical ChatGPT conversation right when you need it most? Pinned Chats brings order to your AI workspace by letting you lock essential threads in place so they are always one click away.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 20, 2025

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If you use ChatGPT daily for work, learning, or creative projects, your chat list probably grows faster than you expect. 

Important threads sink as new ones pile up. 

Here's a Cool Tip: Pin Chats in ChatGPT.

Pinned Chats aims to fix that simple but costly productivity problem by letting you anchor key conversations at the top of your chat list.

👾 Escape Reality - OCT Newsletter 12-19-2025

 👾 Escape Reality - OCT Newsletter 12-19-2025

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Explore Floor 796: The Internet’s Most Delightful Where’s Waldo for Tech Culture

Explore Floor 796: The Internet’s Most Delightful Where’s Waldo for Tech Culture

A playful, endlessly detailed interactive scene that turns scrolling into discovery and curiosity into joy.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 19, 2025

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What if the internet felt less like a feed and more like a puzzle you wanted to solve? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Explore Floor 796!

Floor 796 answers that question with a single sprawling illustration that rewards patience, curiosity, and sharp eyes, all without asking for an account, a download, or your attention span.

New Adaptive Power in iOS 26

New Adaptive Power in iOS 26

Apple’s new Adaptive Power mode in iOS 26 quietly reshapes how your iPhone manages energy throughout the day. It promises longer battery life with fewer compromises, especially when your phone senses heavy use ahead.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 18, 2025

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Have you ever watched your iPhone battery plunge faster than expected on a busy day and wished it would adapt before things got critical? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Turn On Adaptive Power on the iPhone.

Instead of waiting for you to flip on Low Power Mode, your iPhone now makes proactive adjustments based on how you actually use it.

🪟 Make Windows 11 Feel New Again - OCT Newsletter 12-17-2025

 🪟 Make Windows 11 Feel New Again - OCT Newsletter 12-17-2025

Discover the latest in desktop customization with new Windows 11 themes featured in the One Cool Tip Newsletter! 

Personalization enhances productivity and comfort, making your workspace feel truly yours. 

Discover curated themes available directly from the Microsoft Store for easy installation and a cohesive aesthetic. 

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New Windows 11 Themes Bring Personal Style to the Microsoft Store

New Windows 11 Themes Bring Personal Style to the Microsoft Store

Windows 11 is getting more personal. Microsoft has introduced a new wave of curated themes in the Microsoft Store, making it easier to customize your PC with just a few clicks.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 17, 2025

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When you sit down at your PC every day, does it feel like yours or just another generic desktop?

Microsoft is betting that personalization matters more than ever, especially as work and home computing continue to blur. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the Microsoft Store for New Windows 11 Themes.

With new Windows 11 themes now available directly in the Microsoft Store, Microsoft is reframing desktop customization as a first-class experience rather than a hidden settings tweak.

Talk to Mr. Darcy? How NotebookLM Brings Jane Austen to Life

Talk to Mr. Darcy? How NotebookLM Brings Jane Austen to Life

Ever wished you could ask a question about Pride and Prejudice and get an instant, citation-backed answer? Google's NotebookLM makes it possible by turning classic literature into an interactive AI experience.

Fun Fact: Today is Jane Austen's Birthday She is best known for her novels about the lives of landed-gentry in Regency-era England.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 16, 2025

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Have you ever struggled to remember exactly how Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot rekindled their romance in Persuasion? 

Or perhaps you want to compare the theme of inheritance across all seven of Jane Austen’s novels simultaneously. 

In the past, this required hours of flipping through pages or searching disparate websites. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Ask Jane Austen's book in NotebookLM.

Today, you can simply ask the books. 

Google’s NotebookLM has evolved from a simple note-taking tool into a powerful engine for interacting with massive amounts of text, and a new shared notebook containing the collected works of Jane Austen proves just how game-changing this is for readers, students, and book clubs.

🎨 Make Your Google Docs Look Amazing - OCT Newsletter 12-15-2025

 🎨 Make Your Google Docs Look Amazing - OCT Newsletter 12-15-2025

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This week, we dive into enhancing your Google Docs with stunning cover images, helping you create professional and engaging documents that stand out. 

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Give Your Google Docs a Visual Makeover with Cover Images

Give Your Google Docs a Visual Makeover with Cover Images

Learn how to instantly upgrade the look of your documents by adding full-width cover images.  This Cool Tip walks you through the simple steps to turn boring text files into engaging, professional wikis and reports that elevate your corporate branding and impress clients.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 15, 2025

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Have you ever opened a Google Doc and felt immediately bored by the endless wall of white background and black text? 

We have all been there. 

While tools like Notion and Coda have long allowed users to beautify their workspaces with splashy header images, Google Docs often felt strictly utilitarian. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the Cover Image feature in Google Docs.

Google has introduced a native Cover Image feature that allows you to add a splash of personality, branding, or visual context right at the top of your document. 

It is a small change that makes a massive difference in how your work is perceived.