Throwback: What's Going On? Let Google Hot Trends Tell You!

Throwback: What's Going On? Let Google Hot Trends Tell You!

Stay in the know! Discover the hottest topics and trending searches on Google's Trends page to get a quick overview of what's capturing the world's attention.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

September 1, 2024 - First published May 14, 2011

As many of our lives move to digital for our daily information and interaction, it's not surprising that we turn to search engines like Google for answers on current events.

A quick way to get a pulse on what's happening in the world is to visit Google's Trends page at http://www.google.com/trends/hottrends  

Throwback: The Single Best Tip To Take Better Videos With Your Smart Phone

Throwback: The Single Best Tip To Take Better Videos With Your Smart Phone

Ditch the vertical videos! This One Cool Tip shares the simple trick to ensure your smartphone videos look great on any screen.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 31, 2024 - First published June 29, 2015

Do you take videos with your smart phone? You might be doing it wrong. And by wrong, I mean you are holding your phone wrong.

Throwback: How to Bounce Cats

Throwback: How to Bounce Cats

Take a break from work and have some fun with Cat Bounce, a quirky website where you can bounce cats for a lighthearted distraction. Remember, the gentler the touch, the better the bounce!

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 30, 2024 - First published January 13, 2023

Sometimes you need to take a few minutes to get your mind off of work.

And what could be more fun than bouncing cats?

Throwback: Dictate in Google Docs with Voice Typing

Throwback: Dictate in Google Docs with Voice Typing

Say goodbye to tedious typing! Google Docs lets you dictate your documents effortlessly using Voice Typing, a feature that allows you to speak your thoughts directly into your document.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 29, 2024 - Originally Published September 7, 2015

Do you ever get tired of typing a document?

Let the power of Google do it for you.

Google Docs, the online word processing software, just got a whole lot better with the ability to dictate a word processing document.

The new feature is "Voice Typing" and requires Google's Chrome browser.

To dictate, enable Voice Typing in the Tools menu.

Throwback: Open Task Manager FAST With this Quick Trick

Throwback: Open Task Manager FAST With this Quick Trick

Forget the three-finger salute! Learn a faster way to access the Task Manager in Windows and quickly shut down those pesky unresponsive programs.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 28, 2024 - First published September 3, 2015

Do you have a program that is non-responding in Windows?

The Task Manager app is the best tool to exit a non-responding program.  The Task Manager displays programs, processes and services that are currently running on your computer.  You can use Task Manager to check your PC's performance too.  And...close down an application that has frozen.

We've all usually opened the Task Manager by using the ALT-CTRL+DELETE (the three finger Windows salute!) to get to the security screen and then choosing the Task Manager option.

There is a much faster way.

Press and hold   CTRL + SHIFT + ESC

Throwback: Running Out of Gas? Let Waze Show You the Best Prices

Throwback: Running Out of Gas? Let Waze Show You the Best Prices

Waze isn't just for navigation! Discover how to use this powerful app to find the cheapest gas near you, and how you can contribute to the community by reporting gas prices yourself.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 25, 2024 - First published October 9, 2015

All hail the mighty power of Waze.

We've told you how the Waze app can help you navigate your next drive by avoiding congestion, police and road hazards.

But it's also a great way to find the best gas prices too.

You can find the closest stations to you as well as brands and current prices.

Throwback: How to Insert a Screenshot in Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word or Outlook

Throwback: How to Insert a Screenshot in Microsoft Power Point, Excel, Word or Outlook

Learn the simple trick to capture and insert screenshots directly into your PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, or Outlook emails, streamlining your workflow and enhancing your communication.

by Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 26, 2024 - First published October 23, 2015

Microsoft Office products, Power Point, Excel, Word and Outlook, have a built-in tool to insert screenshots.