The Useless Web: A Fun Way to Waste Time

Have you ever found yourself with nothing to do and nowhere to go? 

Do you sometimes feel like you need a break from the daily grind? 

If so, then checkout this FridayFunday Cool Tip: TheUselessWeb

This website is a collection of some of the most pointless, yet entertaining websites on the internet.

To get started, simply visit theuselessweb.com and click on the Please button. 

fig. 1 - theuselessweb

This will take you to a random website that is guaranteed to be completely useless. 

Some of these websites include a virtual cow that you can tip over, a page that plays Shia LaBeouf yelling “Just do it!” on loop, and a site that lets you virtually pop bubble wrap.

Enjoy!

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Bing Chat AI now available on Chrome

Have you ever wanted to use Bing Chat AI but didn’t want to switch to using Microsoft's Edge browser?

Or on a mobile device, you would have to use the Bing app? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Bing Chat is now available using Chrome.

Bing Chat is a conversational AI chatbot feature for Bing's search engine. 

It launched in February 2023 and allows users to interact with an AI chatbot instead of typing search queries. 

Microsoft has recently announced that its AI-powered Bing Chat is now available on other browsers such as Chrome.

This means that you can now use Bing Chat AI on your preferred browser, without having to switch to Microsoft Edge or download a separate app.

Bing Chat has been available in separate Android and iOS mobile apps since late February,

 

fig. 1 - Bing Chat AI Chrome

Here's how to use Bing Chat in Chrome: 

• Open Chrome
• Go to bing.com
• Click the Chat icon near the top-left of the web page
• Type out your question or prompt and send it
• Wait for a response, then respond in turn if desired 

This new feature is rolling out to users and platforms over the coming weeks.

While you can use Bing Chat AI on your preferred platform, the best service will be provided on Microsoft Edge. 

For instance, Chrome’s Bing supports five messages per conversation versus the 30 in Microsoft Edge. 

And Bing in Chrome has a character limit of 2,000, while Edge supports 4,0002.

That's it.

Enjoy!

 

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How to Change the Background Theme in Gmail

Do you find your Gmail inbox to be a bit too plain?

If so, you're not alone.

Many people find that a change of scenery can help them stay focused and productive.

Here's a Cool Tip: Change the background theme in Gmail.

For the PC web version of Gmail and the mobile apps, you can choose from a variety of pre-made themes, or you can upload your own photo.

fig. 1 - Set Gmail Background Theme

Here's how to change the background theme in Gmail on a computer:

• On your computer, open Gmail.
• At the top right, click Settings.
• Next to "Theme," click View all.
• In the theme window, select a theme.
• For the default theme, select Default.
• For Dark theme, select Dark.
• For a pre-uploaded theme, select any theme.
• When available, at the bottom of the theme window, you also can change the theme.
• To change the text background, click Text Background.
• To make the corners darker, click Vignette.
• To blur background theme, click Blur.
• Click Save.

I'll cover how to make the change on mobile in a later post.

That's it!

Enjoy.

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How to Grammar Check Your Google Search Queries

Do you ever worry about making grammar mistakes in your online writing? 

If so, you're not alone. 

Millions of people make grammar mistakes every day, and it can be embarrassing to have your mistakes pointed out by others.

But what happens if you make a grammar mistake when searching Google?

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use the new Google Search Grammar Check.

Google Search has recently added a new feature that allows you to grammar check your search queries.

Here's how to do it.  

Just type your search query into Google and then add "Grammar Check" (without the quotes) at the end.

Let's say you want to search for "the affect of the law."

fig. 1 - Google Search Grammar Check

Google will correctly respond to ask if you mean "The effect of the law".

That's because "affect" is a verb and "effect" is a noun.

Click the blue suggestion and Google will perform the search again with the correct grammar.

Enjoy!

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How to Customize Your Microsoft Word Status Bar for Increased Productivity

Are you tired of constantly scrolling through menus to find the information you need while working on a document in Microsoft Word? 

Did you know that you can customize Microsoft Word to display the information you need at a glance? 

Here's a Cool Tip: Customize the Status Bar in Microsoft Word to increase your productivity and make your work easier.

The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the document window and displays information about your document, such as what page you are currently viewing, how many words are in your document, and whether any proofing errors were found. 

fig. 1 - Customize Status Bar - Microsoft Word

You can easily customize the Status Bar by adding or removing information from it.

Here’s how to customize the Status Bar in Microsoft Word:

• Right-click anywhere on the Status Bar.
• A “Customize Status Bar” menu will open.
• Items that have check marks next to them display on the Status Bar.
• Click the tick-box to select the items you want to see in the status bar.
• Click to deselect the items you want to remove.
• The status bar immediately reflects your choice.

Some useful options to consider adding to your Status Bar include:

• Vertical Page Position: shows you precisely where the cursor is at any given moment.
• Track Changes: shows whether Track Changes is On or Off.
• Line Number: helps in some large documents, or when collaborating with someone who wants to direct your attention to a specific place in the document.
• Collaborative tools: for those using later versions, or free versions of Word, which allow for synchronous or real-time editing among several authors.

Customizing the Status Bar can help you work more efficiently and effectively in Microsoft Word. 

Give it a try and see how it can improve your productivity!

Enjoy!

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How to Hide the Blue Checkmark Icon on Twitter X

Do you have a blue checkmark on Twitter? 

Are you concerned about your privacy? 

Do you worry about being harassed or trolled? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Hide Your Blue Checkmark!

The blue checkmark is a symbol of verification on Twitter X, indicating that the account has been authenticated by Twitter as belonging to a real person or organization. 

X (formerly known as Twitter) opened up the blue checkmark to users who subscribe to Twitter X Blue earlier this year.

Here's how to hide the blue checkmark icon.

On a PC:

• Go to your Twitter X home page.
• Click on More
• Click on Settings and Support.
• Click on Settings and Privacy.
• Click on Blue
• Click on Early Access to select new. features
• Click Profile customization  LINK
• Check/Uncheck the box next to Hide or Un-Hide your blue checkmark.

fig. 1 - Hide Twitter X Blue Checkmark

On a mobile device (iPhone/Android):

• Open the X Twitter app.
• Tap on your profile icon.
• Tap on Blue.
• Tap on Preferences.
• Tap on Verification, 
• Tap on Blue Checkmark.
• Toggle the switch off to hide your blue checkmark.

fig. 1 - Twitter X Hide Blue Checkmark Mobile

Note:

• If you hide your blue checkmark, it will still be visible to some people.
• You can always choose to show your blue checkmark again at any time by following the same steps above and toggling the switch on.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to hide your blue checkmark is up to you. 

There are pros and cons to both hiding and showing your blue checkmark, so you need to weigh the factors that are most important to you before making a decision.

Enjoy!

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Cortana is Leaving Windows, but AI is Here to Stay

Have you heard the news? 

Microsoft is shutting down Cortana on Windows! 

Cortana is Microsoft's AI assistant for Windows and other products.

Microsoft has announced that it will no longer support Cortana in Windows as a standalone app starting in August 2023.

This change only impacts Cortana in Windows.  

fig. 1 - Microsoft Windows Cortana

Cortana, will continue to be available in Outlook mobile, Teams mobile, Microsoft Teams display, and Microsoft Teams rooms.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use other AIs to fill the Cortana void.

Cortana may be going away but you can still access powerful productivity features in Windows and Edge, which have increased AI capabilities.

Some of these tools include Voice access in Windows 11, the new AI-powered Bing, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Windows Copilot.

If you use Amazon Alexa, you can also use the Windows version.

It’s clear that Microsoft is focusing on its recent AI efforts as suitable replacements for the Cortana experience. 

The new Windows Copilot should be able to do most of what the Cortana app can do, plus more.

So while it may be sad to see Cortana go, there are still plenty of options available for users to get help with their tasks, calendar, and email. 

It’s an exciting time for AI technology and it will be interesting to see how these new tools develop.

Enjoy!

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