Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Reopen Closed Tabs in Chrome Browser

Google Chrome
It just happens.   We've all done it.

You're clicking too fast and then oops.

You accidentally close a tab in the Chrome browser.

Fear not.

There's an easy fix.

All you have to do is press Control + Shift + T and the just-closed tab will reopen where you left off.

On a Mac, use Command + Shift + T to do the same thing.

You can also right-mouse click in the gray box to the right of the tabs and select "Reopen closed window"

Reopen closed window - Chrome


Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Amazon Echo Now with Multiple Timers and Alarms

Amazon Echo
Amazon made an update to the Amazon Echo to allow more than one concurrent timer at a time.
  • "Alexa, start a timer for 10 minutes."
  • "Alexa, start another timer for 15 minutes."
  • "Alexa, set an alarm for 8:30 AM."
  • "Alexa, set another alarm for 9:30 AM."
Now there's no reason to burn your next dinner!

For those who haven't seen this amazing device, the Amazon Echo is a cloud-based home speaker system that listens for your audio commands.  It does this remarkably well.  Even if you are across the room.

Here is a bit more info from Amazon regarding the Echo:

  • Information, music, audiobooks, news, weather, traffic, sports, and more--instantly
  • Controlled by your voice for hands-free convenience
  • Far-field voice recognition hears you from across the room
  • Connected to the cloud so it's always getting smarter
  • 360ยบ omni-directional audio to fill the room with immersive sound
  • Compatible with select Belkin WeMo, Philips Hue, and Wink connected devices to control lights and switches with your voice
  • Plays music from Amazon Music, Prime Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, and more

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Monday, August 3, 2015

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Invoke GodMode in Windows 10

Windows 10 Logo
By now, you should have upgraded to the FREE Windows 10 operating system for your PC that came out last week.

 Right?

It's OK if you haven't.  When you do, be sure you have good a good backup of your data to play it safe.

Windows 10 is a great new version of Windows.  It's what Windows 8 should have been.  But with many new improvements and features. Best of all, the Start button is back.  We'll do some Cool Tips for Windows 10 in the coming weeks.

GodMode Windows 10
But the very best Cool Tip for Windows 10 is GodMode. This hidden system control feature is for both general users and geeky sysadmins.  It brings all of the system settings into one all-powerful settings screen.

To invoke GodMode:

1. Right-click on your desktop and select New Folder.
2. Type in or "copy and paste" the following as the new folder name, exactly as shown:
    GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
3. Hit Enter and the folder icon will change to GodMode.

4.  Open the folder to access all Windows 10 settings.
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That's it.  All of the system settings are in one place.

The new GodMode settings window can be moved around your desktop and directory like any other folder so you can make it convenient to access in the future.

As always, be careful when making system changes and only make changes when necessary.

To learn more about Windows 10, check out Microsoft's Windows 10 page.

Enjoy!

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Sunday, August 2, 2015

One Cool Tip Blogcast for August 2 2015

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ICYMI: Space Bar, Power Point, Panera, Online Radio Stations, Netflix Keyboard Commands and Search a Site with Google

This has been a crazy busy week here at One Cool Tips.  Lots of readers sharing their ideas.  This week had a number of very Cool Tips to help you stay productive.  And maybe even enjoy your personal time too.

Do you know how you can save time by viewing a web page and scrolling up or down with just one key stroke?

How about making Power Point more useful when you need to momentarily turn the focus on to you the speaker?

If you are in a hurry, don't wait in line at Panera.  Learn how you can pre-order online to save time and hassles.

Do you miss a favorite radio station from around the country?  Learn how you can probably listen to it online.

If you are a Netflix fan, learn how you can use simple keyboard commands to enjoy the show even more!

And finally, learn how you can search most any site with Google to find the information you are looking for.

Here are this week's Cool Tips:


Use the Space Bar to Scroll Down a Web Page
Save time with this Cool Tip to scroll faster in a web page.

This Power Point Tip will Make You the Focus
Don't let your audience become distracted.  Learn this Cool Tip to keep the focus on you, the speaker.

Skip the Crowd, Order Online at Panera
Avoid the hassle and frustration of ordering at Panera by doing it online.

Listen to Your Favorite Radio Stations Online
Looking for interesting music, news or sports from around the country or the world?  Learn how you can find your favorite radio station online.

Netflix Keyboard Commands
Netflix offers great enjoyment for watching favorite TV shows and movies.  Learn to use these keyboard commands to making your show even more enjoyable.

Search a Site with Google
Let Google help you search a site for information.  Learn this Cool Tip to get you the information you want.

Enjoy!



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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Use the Space Bar to Scroll Down a Web Page

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Did you know there's an easy way to scroll down when viewing a web page?

Works on every browser and every computer.

Just press the <space bar> key to advance a screen.

No more using the mouse and scrolling down one line at a time to see more of a web page.

Space Bar

To scroll up a web page, press and hold the <shift> and <space bar> keys.

There are a few other navigation tips that generally also work (but not always on every browser or computer):
  • <Page Up> to scroll up one screen of a web page.
  • <Page Down> to scroll down one screen of a web page.
  • <Home> to go to the top of a web page.
  • <End> to go to the bottom of a web page.


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