Take a Virtual Seat on the Artemis II Mission to the Moon

Take a Virtual Seat on the Artemis II Mission to the Moon

See the mission that brought humans back around the Moon, with stunning visuals, real footage, and behind-the-scenes moments now available on demand.

Artemis II is no longer a preview of the future. It is history in motion, now fully documented in NASA’s multimedia hub. If you want to experience the mission beyond headlines, this is where it comes alive.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 24, 2026

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What does a successful return to lunar orbit actually look like from start to finish? 

Not just the launch, but the crew preparation, the spacecraft in motion, and the quiet moments in between.

Now that Artemis II has safely completed its mission, NASA’s multimedia hub has transformed into something even more valuable. 

It is no longer just a preview library. It is a complete visual archive of one of the most important space missions in decades.

Take Your Meetings on the Road with Google Meet for Apple CarPlay

Take Your Meetings on the Road with Google Meet for Apple CarPlay

Drive safely while staying connected to your team using the new Google Meet integration for Apple CarPlay.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 23, 2026

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in traffic while a critical project sync is starting? 

You might feel the urge to fumble with your phone or balance a laptop on the passenger seat, but distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents. 

Modern professionals need a way to bridge the gap between the office and the commute without sacrificing safety. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Google Meet in Apple CarPlay.

Google has brought Google Meet to the Apple CarPlay dashboard. 

This update transforms your vehicle into a mobile audio conferencing suite, allowing you to join calls with a single tap on your car's infotainment screen.

Here's How to Talk To Rename

Here's How to Talk To Rename

Voice Typing in Windows 11 quietly picked up a new trick: you can now rename files in File Explorer just by speaking. If you work with lots of documents, photos, or downloads, this tiny change can save clicks, reduce typos, and make Windows feel more accessible for everyone.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 22, 2026

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How many times have you clicked into a filename, started typing, then realized you mistyped a date, client name, or version number and had to fix it by hand? 

Now imagine doing that dozens of times a day across invoices, lesson plans, or project folders. 

It adds up.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Talk to Rename a File in Windows 11.

With the April 2026 Windows 11 update, Microsoft quietly enabled Voice Typing inside the File Explorer rename box. 

Press Win + H while the filename is editable, speak the new name, and Windows types it for you. 

It feels like a natural extension of dictation in Word or Outlook, but this time it lives right where your files are. 

Supercharge Your Research: How to Open Links Side-by-Side with Gemini

Supercharge Your Research: How to Open Links Side-by-Side with Gemini

Stop flipping between tabs and start multitasking like a pro with Chrome’s new split-screen AI research mode. Google Chrome now allows you to open links directly into a side-by-side view while keeping your Gemini AI chat active. This guide shows you how to use this new layout to verify facts and browse sources without ever losing your place in the conversation.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 21, 2026

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Have you ever been deep in a productive session with an AI assistant, only to have your flow interrupted because clicking a reference link hijacked your entire screen? 

It is a common frustration for anyone using AI for deep research or complex planning. 

You click a source to verify a fact, and suddenly your chat window is gone, buried under a new tab. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the New Side-by-Side Search feature in Gemini.

With the latest update to Chrome, clicking links within Gemini now opens the target webpage in a side-by-side view, keeping your AI assistant and your research material perfectly in sync.

AI Image Editing in PowerPoint

AI Image Editing in PowerPoint

PowerPoint now includes a full AI image editor that can clean up photos, remove objects, and enhance slides without leaving the app. It’s one of the most useful upgrades Microsoft has shipped in years.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor  

April 20, 2026

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Every presenter knows the pain of scrambling to fix a photo minutes before a meeting. 

Maybe the lighting is off. Maybe there’s a stranger in the background. Maybe the image looks fuzzy on a big screen. 

Until now, you had to jump into a separate app to fix it. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Edit PowerPoint Images with AI.

PowerPoint’s new AI image editing tools turn the app into a capable photo editor that handles the most common fixes with surprising accuracy.

Edit WhatsApp Photos with Meta AI Before You Send

Edit WhatsApp Photos with Meta AI Before You Send

Make every photo message smarter, cleaner, and more polished without leaving WhatsApp. WhatsApp now lets you edit photos using Meta AI directly inside the app before sending. This turns quick snapshots into polished visuals with just a few taps.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 19, 2026

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You snap a quick photo, send it in WhatsApp, and immediately wish you had cropped, enhanced, or cleaned it up. Sound familiar?

Here's a Cool Tip:  Edit WhatsApp Photos with Meta AI Before You Send.

With new Meta AI-powered editing tools built directly into the messaging flow, your photos can now be enhanced, refined, and even transformed before you hit send.

New Chrome Shortcuts: How to Send Active Tabs to Gemini in Two Clicks

New Chrome Shortcuts: How to Send Active Tabs to Gemini in Two Clicks

Stop wasting time copying and pasting text from websites when you can now send entire browser tabs directly to Gemini for instant summaries and analysis. These new shortcuts in the Chrome interface streamline your desktop workflow by connecting your research directly to Google's most powerful AI tool.

By Rodger Jorge Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 18, 2026

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Have you ever found yourself with twenty open tabs, trying to synthesize information for a report or a project, only to feel buried under a mountain of digital clutter? 

The traditional "copy, switch window, paste, repeat" dance is a productivity killer. As the web becomes more complex, the tools we use to navigate it must become more intuitive. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Share Tabs with Gemini in the Google Chrome Browser.

Google recently addressed this friction for web users by introducing seamless shortcuts to share your active Chrome tabs with Gemini. 

Instead of manually moving data or typing complex commands, you can now point the AI toward your open windows with a simple click. 

This feature represents a significant shift in how we interact with browser content, transforming Chrome from a simple viewer into an active collaborator in your research process.

Explore Thousands of Rare Concert Recordings Online for Free

Explore Thousands of Rare Concert Recordings Online for Free

Discover a hidden archive of live performances you’ve likely never heard, now available at your fingertips. Step into a digital vault of historic concerts, rare recordings, and unforgettable live performances. This Cool Tip shows you how to explore the Aadam Jacobs Collection and uncover music history from your browser.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 17, 2026

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What if you could sit in on a live concert from decades ago, hearing the raw energy of a performance exactly as it happened?

Most of us rely on polished studio tracks or curated playlists. 

But there is a growing movement to preserve the authenticity of live music. 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Listen to the Aadam Jacobs Collection.

The Aadam Jacobs Collection is a massive archive of concert recordings now available online.

Turn Your iPhone Into A Private AI Dictation Powerhouse

Turn Your iPhone Into A Private AI Dictation Powerhouse

Google’s new AI Edge Eloquent app quietly turns your iPhone into a fast, offline-first dictation studio that feels more like an editor than a recorder. If you have ever stared at a blank email or meeting-doc, this might be the most useful free app you install this year.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 16, 2026

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Have you ever walked out of a meeting with great ideas in your head and nothing written down? 

By the time you reach your desk, half of it is gone. 

Traditional voice memos help, but raw transcripts full of ums, false starts, and half sentences are painful to reuse.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS.

Google AI Edge Eloquent aims to fix that problem by treating your speech like a first draft and automatically cleaning it into something you can paste straight into an email, doc, or chat. 

It is part of Google’s broader “AI Edge” push for on-device AI, but here it shows up as a focused, practical iOS app instead of a flashy demo.

Windows 11’s New Quality Pledge: What It Really Means For You

Windows 11’s New Quality Pledge: What It Really Means For You

Windows is promising fewer frustrations, smarter updates, and features that feel finished before they reach your PC. Here is what that new quality push actually looks like in real life and how you can benefit from it today.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor  

April 15, 2026

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When was the last time a Windows update landed at the worst possible moment, right before a meeting or a class? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Be Prepared for Improved Windows 11 Quality Updates.

Microsoft says it has heard that frustration loud and clear and is now reshaping how Windows is built, tested, and delivered, with a renewed focus on quality, stability, and user trust.

Microsoft leader Pavan Davuluri recently outlined a set of concrete changes: more control over updates, a faster and more dependable File Explorer, quieter widgets, fewer Copilot distractions, and a clearer Insider Program.