5 Cool Tips for a Better New Tech Year

5 Cool Tips for a Better New Tech Year

Small, deliberate resets can dramatically improve your security, speed, and sanity across every device you use. These five practical moves take less time than you think and pay off all year long.  A new year is the perfect moment to clean up the digital clutter that quietly slows you down. 

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

January 1, 2026

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When technology starts feeling sluggish or risky, the cause is rarely a single big failure. 

It is usually dozens of small issues piling up quietly. 

Old passwords reused too often. 

Browsers bloated with cached data. 

Your overloaded inbox masks what you need to read.

The start of a new year is the rare moment when people are willing to reset habits, not just devices. 

That makes it the ideal time to fix the fundamentals that shape every workday and every login.

Most Popular Windows 11 Cool Tips of 2025

Most Popular Windows 11 Cool Tips of 2025

Windows 11 gained plenty of flashy AI headlines in 2025, but the real productivity boosts came from small, practical features. These are the underrated tricks that quietly save you time, battery, and frustration every single day.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor  

December 31, 2025

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How often do you think, “I know that file exists, but where did I put it?” 

Or stare at a spinning cursor while one misbehaving app hogs your CPU during a meeting? Meanwhile, your laptop battery drains faster than your patience.

The most popular Windows 11 Cool Tips of 2025 are not gimmicks. 

Editing file metadata for instant search, taming apps with Task Manager’s Efficiency Mode, and mastering Airplane Mode for battery and network sanity are simple habits that pay off all year long.

Most Popular iPhone Cool Tips of 2025

Most Popular iPhone Cool Tips of 2025

Three iPhone features quietly reshaped how people communicate, collaborate, and customize their devices in 2025. If you use your iPhone every day for work or life, these Cool Tips explain why these changes matter and how to use them well.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 30, 2025

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Most iPhone updates add polish. 

A few change behavior. 

In 2025, Apple crossed that line. 

Visual strain dropped, phone calls became searchable, and event planning finally stopped feeling like a workaround. 

These were not headline features, but they became the most read and shared iPhone Cool Tips on OneCoolTip.com for a reason.

🚀 Top Microsoft 365 Cool Tips of 2025 - OCT Newsletter 12-29-2025

 Top Microsoft 365 Cool Tips of 2025 - OCT Newsletter 12-29-2025

Welcome back to work! 

This week's One Cool Tip Newsletter features essential Microsoft 365 tips to streamline your workflow. 

From creating stunning presentations with Sway to utilizing Version History for safer collaboration, these tips are designed to enhance your productivity and minimize errors. 

Don't miss our scam alert to protect your credentials and explore future tech developments. 

Stay informed and elevate your digital life! 

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Most Popular Microsoft 365 Cool Tips of 2025

Most Popular Microsoft 365 Cool Tips of 2025

Two small Microsoft 365 habits can prevent big mistakes, and one overlooked presentation tool can make your work look far more polished in minutes. If you create slides, collaborate on documents, or live in Excel, this trio will pay you back fast.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 29, 2025

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Have you ever sent a deck that looked “fine” but not impressive, restored a file only after hours of rework, or discovered an Excel model was quietly showing old numbers? 

The most popular Microsoft 365 Cool Tips of 2025 are not flashy tricks. 

They are workflow upgrades that reduce rework, improve output quality, and lower the chance of decisions based on stale data. 

Mastering Google Gemini: 3 Essential Features You Need Now

Mastering Google Gemini: 3 Essential Features You Need Now

Unlock the full power of Google's AI with these hidden productivity, privacy, and comfort settings. Try these Top 3 Cool Tips for Google Gemini in 2025.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 28, 2025

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Are you getting the most out of your AI assistant, or are you just scratching the surface? 

Many users treat Google Gemini like a simple search engine, missing out on powerful tools designed to protect your privacy, save your eyes, and customize your workflow. 

If you are ready to move beyond basic prompts and take control of your AI experience, these three features are game-changers.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try these Top 3 Google Gemini Cool Tips in 2025.

Top 2025 ChatGPT Cool Tips You Should Know

Top 2025 ChatGPT Cool Tips You Should Know

Three 2025 ChatGPT features quietly changed how people work across Apple devices, the web, and teams. If you use ChatGPT even occasionally, these tips can save time immediately and unlock capabilities many users still overlook.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 27, 2025

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Most people think they know ChatGPT because they type prompts into a box and read answers. 

The reality is that ChatGPT has crossed a threshold where it behaves more like an assistant platform than a single tool, especially when paired with Apple devices, Projects, and the new ChatGPT-5 model. 

Here's a Cool Tip: Discover the impactful and most popular ChatGPT Cool Tips in 2025.

If you have not revisited how you use ChatGPT in the past few months, you are almost certainly leaving productivity on the table.

🎁 Tech Gift Returns: Smart Tips That Save Time (and Money)

🎁 Tech Gift Returns: Smart Tips That Save Time (and Money)

Got a tech gift that’s not quite right?

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

January 26, 2026

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Have Fun with Toy Theater

Have Fun with Toy Theater

A surprisingly powerful collection of free, browser-based games and creative tools that turn quick breaks into brain-boosting play.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 26, 2025

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Do you remember the simple joy of playing a game just for the fun of it, without battling pop-up ads or in-app purchases? 

Whether you are a teacher looking for a safe classroom activity, a parent needing a fun and educational game for their child, or just someone who enjoys a classic game of checkers, the modern web often feels cluttered and expensive.

Here's a Cool Tip: Have Fun with Toy Theater.

iOS 26 Finally Shows When Your iPhone Will Finish Charging

iOS 26 Finally Shows When Your iPhone Will Finish Charging

With iOS 26, Apple stops guessing games and tells you exactly how long your iPhone needs to finish charging. iPhone users can see a time-based charging estimate instead of relying on battery percentages alone. It is a small change that makes everyday charging far more predictable.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

December 25, 2025

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You plug in your iPhone at 41 percent and glance at the clock. 

Will it hit 80 percent before you leave? 

Is ten minutes enough, or do you need to change plans?

Until iOS 26, iPhone charging was mostly guesswork. 

Battery percentages told you how full your phone was, not how long it would take to finish charging. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use iOS 26 to Estimate Your Charging Time.

iOS 26 now adds a charging time estimate that reflects real-world conditions.