Ditch the App? Navigate the Roads with Waze on the Web!

Stuck in traffic, phone glued to your dashboard, wishing you could check Waze without taking your eyes off the road? 

Here's a Cool Tip. Use Waze on the web! 

Did you know that you can use Waze on a PC?

But before you ditch the app entirely, let's explore the hows and whys of this web-based navigation revolution.

Ever get stuck in a dead end just because your phone ran out of battery? 

Or longed to plan your route on a bigger screen before hitting the road? 

Waze on the Web solves these woes and more. 

Access real-time traffic updates, find gas stations, report hazards, and even earn points - all without draining your phone's battery or squinting at a tiny screen.

How to Navigate with Waze Web:

• Head to: https://www.waze.com/ on your desktop or laptop.
• Allow location access. 
• Waze needs to know where you are to show you relevant traffic and directions.
• Enter your destination and choose your preferred route. 
• Waze on the Web shows real-time traffic conditions so you can avoid jams and choose the fastest path.
• See live traffic updates, accidents, police traps, and even gas prices along your route. 
• Report hazards, accidents, and road closures to help other drivers on the road. 
• Save your driving route instructions to your mobile phone Waze app by selecting the "Save to app" button.
• The Best of Both Worlds!

fig. 1 - Waze on the Web

Use Waze on the Web on your laptop to research the best route, avoid construction zones, and find gas stations along the way.

So, ditch the app (or don't!) and explore the possibilities of Waze Web. 

Remember, the road less traveled might just be the one you see on a bigger screen!

Enjoy!

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Unlock Your Inner Voice With The New Journal App on iPhones

Are you ready to capture your thoughts, feelings, and experiences like never before? 

Have you wanted to start a digital journal but didn't know which app to use on your iPhone?

Here's a Cool Tip.  Use the new Journal app.

The latest iOS update, 17.2, introduces a revolutionary app - Journal - designed to transform your journaling journey. 

Here's how to use it.

• Download iOS 17.2 (Settings-->General--> Software Update)
• Launch the  Journal App.
• Create Your First Entry.
• Tap the "+" button. 
• Select "New Entry." 
• Type your thoughts.  
• Add photos, videos, location, or even voice notes to make your entry memorable.

The Journal app is designed for everyone, regardless of their technical expertise.

You can easily create journal entries throughout your day.

For example,

• Record your day: Capture your daily reflections, including triumphs, challenges, and moments of gratitude.
• Document your travels: Use photos and videos to create a vibrant record of your adventures.
• Capture your creative spark: Jot down your fleeting ideas, sketches, and poems for future reference.

The Journal app, with its access to iOS suggest entries after key activities such as workouts.

Now is your change to "write it out" and start your journaling adventure!

Enjoy.

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Threads Levels Up Conversations With A New Hashtag Feature

Do endless Threads conversations leave you feeling lost in a sea of messages? 

Have you ever wished you could easily find specific topics or connect with like-minded users? 

Here's a Cool Tip.  Use the new Threads topics hashtag feature.

Threads, a social media app launched by Meta Platforms, serves as a companion app to Instagram, focusing on text-based conversations and community building.

Threads' new feature embraces a clean and intuitive approach, transforming hashtags into clickable blue text, seamlessly integrating with the platform's design.

Here's how to do it.

• Type the # key or select # from the row of icons. 
• A list of popular hashtags pops up, allowing you to choose any of them. 
• Start typing the tag you want to use. 
• If your topic already exists, just select it. 
• If not, you can add it as a new topic. 
• The tag then appears in blue.

fig. 1 - Meta Threads - Hashtag

For any Threads post that contains a hashtag, select the tag and it shows all related posts based on that tag.

Enjoy!

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Master the Magic of Excel: Unleash the Power of the Fill Handle

Have you ever found yourself in a sea of data, manually copying formulas down a column in Excel? 

Have you ever wondered if there’s a faster, more efficient way? 

Here's a Cool Tip.  Use Microsoft Excel's most underutilized feature: the Fill Handle.

In Microsoft Excel, double-clicking the fill handle will automatically copy a formula down to the end of the data. 

The fill handle is a small black square in the bottom right corner of the active cell. 

When the pointer changes to a small black plus sign, you can double-click the fill handle to activate the AutoFill feature. 

Here's how to do it.

• Select the cell you want to copy.
• Hover over the fill handle in the bottom right corner of the cell.
• Double-click the fill handle.
• The cells below will auto-populate based on the prior column and where you left off.
• Scroll down to the bottom of your data to check if the formula has been copied correctly.

The Fill Handle can save you a significant amount of time, especially when dealing with large datasets. 

However, it’s important to note that it copies the exact formula, including relative cell references. 

If your formula includes absolute cell references, you may need to adjust them accordingly.

fig. 1 - Microsoft Excel - Double Click Selection Handle to Auto-Populate to End of Data

The Fill Handle is enabled by default in Excel. 

If it’s not working, check your settings: File > Options > Advanced > Enable fill handle and cell drag-and-drop.

fig. 2 - Microsoft Excel - Enable Fill Handle

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Unlock Google Bard - Now Powered with Gemini Pro

Have you ever wondered how to make the most out of your Google Bard experience? 

Are you ready to unleash the full potential of Google Bard, the revolutionary AI platform? 

Here's a Cool Tip.  Try Google Bard which is now powered by Gemini Pro.

Yes, Google Bard is now powered by the Gemini Pro Large language Model (LLM). 

It's available for free in Bard, allowing users to experience its text-based capabilities. 

Gemini Pro makes Bard better at Understanding, Summarizing, Reasoning, Coding and Planning. 

fig. 1 - Google Bard - Powered by Gemini

Here's how to use it.

• Navigate to the Google Bard website.
• Log in with your Google account.
• Type anything you want to ask.
• Bard replies using the power of Gemini Pro.

Note:   Bard only supports the text-based version of Gemini Pro. You'll have to wait for multimedia interactions in future updates. 

With the release of Gemini Pro, users now have access to a range of advanced features that promise to enhance productivity, creativity, and information access. 

In the previous version of Bard, a prompt to ask Bard to generate basic text formats like poems, scripts, and musical pieces often lacked originality and coherence.

Gemini produces outputs that are more original, engaging, and consistent with the style and tone requested.

Here's an example to request Bard to write a poem about the beauty of nature.

Old Bard

The flowers are blooming, 

The birds are singing, 

The sun is shining. 

Nature is beautiful.

Gemini Pro:

Beneath the sun's warm gaze,

A canvas stretched so wide,

The earth awakes, a masterpiece,

Where vibrant colors hide.

fig. 2 - Google Bard, Now Powered by Gemini Pro

The improvement is dramatic.

In addition to Gemini Pro, Google also announced a version for mobile devices, Gemini Nano, and

a version for highly complex tasks called Gemini Ultra,

Both will be available at a later date.

So check Gemini Pro out and see the difference.

It's available in English in the US but will roll out to other languages and countries in the future.

Enjoy!

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Unleash Your Inner Artist with Meta's New AI Image Creator

Have you ever dreamt of conjuring breathtaking images from the depths of your imagination? 

Ever wondered how artificial intelligence could aid in your creative pursuits?

Here's a Cool Tip.  Use Meta's revolutionary new AI Image Creator.

This new AI tool empowers anyone to turn their wildest ideas into stunning visuals.

Here's how to use it.

• Navigate to imagine.meta.com and log in using your Facebook, Instagram, or email credentials.
• Describe your desired image using clear and concise language. 
• The more details you provide, the more accurately the AI can render your vision.
• Select your preferred artistic style from a range of options, including realistic, surreal, or impressionistic.
• Adjust parameters like composition, lighting, and color palette to perfect the image to your liking.
• Click "Generate" and watch as the AI brings your vision to life before your eyes.

fig. 1 - Generate an Imagine Meta Image

• Save your masterpiece to your device and share it with the world on social media or in your projects.

fig. 2 - Imagine Meta AI - Downtown St. Louis

Here are some fun ideas:

• Turn your favorite quote into a captivating visual.
• Visualize your dream vacation destination.
• Create a unique logo for your business or brand.
• Generate background images for your website or blog.

Imagine Meta joins a number of AIs that now create images, including ChatGPT (DALL-E) and Microsoft Windows Copilot (formerly Bing Chat).

Let's take a look.

Here are new images created with this AI prompt:

Create a realistic image of sunrise in Cancun Mexico looking ocean and sand.  A Catamaran is gliding across the waves.

fig. 3 - AI Image Creation Comparison - Bing,  Meta, DALL-E

Which one is your favorite?

Let us know in the comments below.

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Checkmate Your Way to Glory: Play Chess Online

Do you dream of checkmating your opponent in style? 

Or perhaps you'd prefer to sharpen your strategic mind through the timeless game of chess? 

Here's a Friday Funday, Cool Tip.  Play Chess online against a friend, online or computer!

Chess.com is a massive online platform dedicated to the game of chess, offering a comprehensive experience for players of all skill levels. 

There is a free version while paid subscriptions offer more features and ad-free playing.

For beginners, honing your skills against the computer is an excellent way to learn the ropes. 

Here's how to do it.

• To start, you’ll need to create an account on Chess.com. It’s free and easy to sign up.
• Once you’re logged in, you can choose to play against other users or the computer. 
• If you’re new to chess, playing against the computer can be a great way to learn and practice.
• When playing against the computer, you can set the level from 1 to 10, from easy to grandmaster. 
• This allows you to customize the challenge to match your skill level.
• Once you’ve chosen your opponent and set the difficulty level, you’re ready to start the game.
• Make your move and watch as your opponent responds.

Benefits to playing against the computer.:

• Learn the fundamentals of chess at your own pace.
• Experiment with different strategies and openings without pressure.

Benefits to playing against other players:

• Experience the thrill of real-time competition.
• Learn from the diverse playing styles of other players.
• Improve your chess rating by defeating opponents.

fig. 1 - Play Against Opponent or Computer

That's it!

Enjoy!

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