Stop Accidental Disclosures With Gmail's New Reply All Warning

Stop Accidental Disclosures With Gmail's New Reply All Warning

Google recently introduced a privacy safeguard in Gmail that warns you before replying to all participants on an email thread where you are not directly listed. This notification helps prevent embarrassing mistakes when you receive a message as a blind carbon copy.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 26, 2026

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We have all experienced that moment of panic after hitting send on an email. 

You receive a message from a boss or client, click reply to all, and suddenly realize you were originally blind copied. 

Your response just alerted everyone on the thread that you were secretly listening in on the conversation.

Here’s a Cool Tip: Watch for the yellow warning banner in Gmail before you hit send.

Google is finally solving this common communication problem. 

A recent update to Gmail adds a simple but effective safety net for those times when you are not explicitly named in the recipient list.

Explore 60 US National Parks From Your Living Room

Explore 60 US National Parks From Your Living Room

Google recently launched a digital collection that lets you explore natural wonders and historical sites from anywhere. You can hike the Grand Canyon, examine the Liberty Bell up close, and ask an AI guide questions about the Founding Fathers without leaving your home.

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September 25, 2026

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Planning a trip to a national park takes preparation, travel time, and a budget. 

Not everyone can easily visit places like Yosemite or Acadia in person. 

Here is a Cool Tip: Tour America's greatest landscapes and historic moments online for free.

Google is changing how we experience these protected lands with an update to its Arts & Culture platform.

The National Park Service and Google Arts & Culture recently launched United Parks of America. 

This digital hub brings 60 national parks and over 150 curated exhibitions directly to your screen. 

You can use it to research an upcoming trip, teach your children about history, or simply enjoy spectacular views during your lunch break.

Stop Refreshing Webpages: Let Safari Notify You

Stop Refreshing Webpages: Let Safari Notify You

Safari Notify Me can watch a webpage for a change you care about, such as a restock or price drop. Describe what you want Safari to find, choose how often it checks, and receive an alert when it detects an update.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 24, 2026

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You find the right product, but it is out of stock. Or registration for a class has not opened yet. 

You could keep returning to the webpage, hoping to catch the change before everyone else does.

Here’s a Cool Tip: Ask Safari to watch the page for you.

🚨Microsoft Will Never Call You Out of the Blue to Fix Your PC🚨

Microsoft Will Never Call You Out of the Blue to Fix Your PC

A convincing virus warning can turn a moment of panic into an expensive mistake. Learn how to spot a fake tech support alert and what to do instead of calling the number on your screen.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 24, 2026

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Have you ever received a pop-up warning that your computer is infected, followed by a phone number to call for help?

According to Microsoft, this is one of the most common technical support scams.

Scammers often pretend to be Microsoft or another well-known technology company and claim your device has a serious problem, then pressure you to pay for unnecessary services or provide remote access to your computer.

If you receive an unexpected call, email, or pop-up claiming to be from tech support, do not click links, call the number provided, or grant access to your device.

Instead, close the message and contact the company directly using information from its official website.

The most important rule to remember is simple: legitimate tech companies generally do not initiate unsolicited contact to tell you your computer is infected.

A healthy dose of skepticism can save you money, protect your personal information, and keep your devices secure.

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Don’t Lose Access to Your Publisher Files

Don’t Lose Access to Your Publisher Files

Your Publisher newsletters, flyers, and brochures deserve to remain accessible after support ends. Learn how to identify the files you need and save important projects in formats you can use later.

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September 24, 2026

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If you still use Microsoft Publisher, now is the time to start planning for the future.

Microsoft has announced that Publisher will no longer be supported starting October 1, 2026, which means it will stop receiving security updates and technical support.

Many users have relied on Publisher for newsletters, flyers, brochures, and other desktop publishing projects, so it is important to review any files you may need in the future.

Consider converting important Publisher documents to more widely supported formats such as PDF so they remain accessible.

You may also want to explore alternatives like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or other publishing tools depending on your needs.

Taking a little time now to organize and preserve your files can help you avoid headaches later.

The best backup plan is one you create before support ends.

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The Most Useful Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts You'll Actually Use

The Most Useful Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts You'll Actually Use

A handful of Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts can save dozens of clicks every day. Whether you're working, studying, creating content, or simply browsing the web, these shortcuts can help you move through Windows faster and get more done with less effort.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 23, 2026

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If you spend several hours a day on a Windows PC, small delays add up quickly. 

Opening File Explorer, switching applications, hunting for settings, taking screenshots, and organizing windows may only take a few seconds each time, but repeated hundreds of times a week, those extra clicks can become a real productivity drain.

That's where keyboard shortcuts shine.

Windows 11 includes dozens of built-in shortcuts that make it easier to multitask, manage windows, capture screenshots, launch tools, and move around the operating system without touching a mouse. 

While many users know the basics like Copy and Paste, some of Windows 11's most useful shortcuts remain surprisingly overlooked.

The best part is that you don't need to memorize dozens of commands. Learning just a handful can noticeably speed up your daily workflow.

Here's a Cool Tip: Start with five shortcuts you'll use every day and build from there.

Show ChatGPT What You See With Appshots

Show ChatGPT What You See With Appshots

ChatGPT Appshots lets you send the app window in front of you directly to a ChatGPT conversation, saving you from writing a long explanation or taking and uploading a separate screenshot. The feature works in the ChatGPT desktop app for Windows and macOS, with customizable shortcuts and chat-routing controls. 

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September 22, 2026

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You are staring at an error message, confusing spreadsheet, crowded settings panel, or unfinished design. ChatGPT could probably help, but first you would need to explain exactly what is on the screen.

Here’s a Cool Tip: Use Appshots to show ChatGPT the problem instead of describing it.

With one keyboard shortcut, the ChatGPT desktop app captures the frontmost window and attaches it to a conversation. 

The attachment can contain both an image of the visible window and text the app makes available, including some text beyond the visible area. 

See Spreadsheet Trends at a Glance with Excel Sparklines

See Spreadsheet Trends at a Glance with Excel Sparklines

Need a faster way to spot trends in your spreadsheet without creating a full chart? Excel Sparklines place miniature charts directly inside cells, helping you see patterns, highs, and lows in seconds.

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September 21, 2026

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Large spreadsheets often hide valuable insights in plain sight. 

You may have months of sales figures, budgets, grades, or project metrics sitting in rows and columns, but spotting patterns can still take time.

Here's a Cool Tip: Add mini charts that make trends jump off the page.

Excel Sparklines turn data into tiny charts that fit inside individual cells. 

Instead of scanning dozens of numbers, you can quickly see whether values are rising, falling, or staying consistent.

Microsoft describes Sparklines as small charts that visually represent data trends within worksheet cells, making it easier to identify changes, seasonal patterns, and high or low values.

Secure WhatsApp Without Waiting for a Login Code

Secure WhatsApp Without Waiting for a Login Code

WhatsApp passkeys let you verify your account with the same face, fingerprint, or screen lock you use to unlock your phone. The feature can make account recovery faster while reducing your dependence on one-time codes that criminals may try to steal.

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September 20, 2026

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Receiving a WhatsApp verification code can feel routine, but that short string of numbers is also a target for account thieves. 

A convincing caller or message may ask you to share the code, then use it to register your WhatsApp account on another phone.

Here’s a Cool Tip: Create a WhatsApp passkey before you need to recover your account.

WhatsApp passkeys offer a simpler defense. 

Instead of typing a code or remembering another PIN, you can confirm your identity with your phone's fingerprint reader, face recognition, or screen lock. 

More than one billion people have already created a WhatsApp passkey. 

WhatsApp also now allows more than one passkey on an account for people who use both Android and iOS devices.

ChatGPT Images 2.5 Makes Image Editing More Precise

ChatGPT Images 2.5 Makes Image Editing More Precise

ChatGPT Images 2.5 creates sharper visuals and does a better job changing only the parts you ask it to change. New creative controls, including Sketch, templates, image comments, and prompt sharing, make it easier to move from a rough idea to a usable image.

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September 19, 2026

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AI image editing often feels like repainting a room when you only wanted to move one chair. 

Ask for a new headline, different shirt color, or a cleaner background, and the tool may also alter the person, composition, or lighting.

Here’s a Cool Tip: Build your image in small, focused edits with ChatGPT Images 2.5.

The new image model produces sharper details, more natural lighting, richer textures, and more reliable edits while preserving the rest of an image. 

It also maintains subjects and earlier changes more consistently during a longer editing conversation. 

OpenAI announced the release on September 8, 2026, with rollout across all ChatGPT tiers, ChatGPT Work, and Codex on desktop, mobile, and web.