Tech Tip – Use “Desktop Peek” to Quickly View Your Desktop Without Minimising Windows
If you need a quick glance at your desktop without minimising all your open windows, you can use the Desktop Peek feature. Here’s how: To ‘Peek’ at the Desktop – Hover your mouse over the small vertical strip on the far-right corner of the taskbar. Click to Minimise All Windows – If you want to […]
Tech Tip – Use “Ctrl + D” to Quickly Bookmark Pages in Web Browsers
Quickly bookmark important pages or documents in any browser using the Ctrl + D shortcut, making it easier to save and access key resources. Here’s how to use it to bookmark a page and choose the bookmark folder: How to bookmark a Page – While on the webpage you want to bookmark, press Ctrl + […]
Tech Tip – Use “Ctrl + D” to Quickly Bookmark Pages in Edge or Chrome
Save important webpages instantly as bookmarks with a simple shortcut to avoid losing valuable resources or frequently visited sites. Here’s how: Open a Browser: – Launch Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Bookmark with Ctrl + D: – Press Ctrl + D, rename the bookmark (if needed), and save it to your desired folder. – This […]
Tech Tip – Use “Clipboard Pinning” to Keep Frequently Used Snippets Ready
Clipboard Pinning lets you keep specific items (like text or images) pinned in your clipboard history, ensuring they remain accessible even as new items are copied. Here’s how to do it: Enable Clipboard History – Go to Settings > System > Clipboard and toggle on Clipboard history. Pin Items – Press Win + V to […]
Tech Tip – Use Chrome As A Simple Note-Taking App
If you’re using Google Chrome to browse the internet and want a quick way to jot down notes or ideas without needing a separate app, this trick will turn a Chrome tab into a simple note-taking app. Here’s how it works: – Open a new tab in Chrome. – Copy and paste or type “data:text/html, […]
Tech Tip – Use ChatGPT Within Microsoft Word
The ‘Add-Ins’ link on the menu (top-right) in Microsoft Word in Office 365 enables you to use many useful apps and tools directly within Word, including ChatGPT. Here’s how it works: Open a Word document and click on ‘Add-Ins’ (a grid symbol) top-right in the horizontal menu bar at the top of the page. From […]
Tech Tip – Use “Auto-Hide Taskbar” to Increase Screen Space and Focus
The Auto-Hide Taskbar option hides the taskbar when not in use, maximising screen space and creating a cleaner desktop environment, which can enhance focus and reduce distractions. Here’s how to use it: How to Enable Auto-Hide Taskbar Open Taskbar Settings: – Right-click on the taskbar (at the bottom of your Windows screen) and select Taskbar […]
Tech Tip – Upload An Image To Google To Aid A Search
Google’s Image Search allows you upload an image (or paste in the URL) to identify what a product is and where it can be found on the Web. This could be very useful when searching for Christmas presents. Here’s how it works. – Go to Google and click on ‘Images’ (top right). – Click on […]
Tech Tip – Update Your Software and Drivers
Managing privacy settings in your Microsoft 365 account can help protect your personal and business information. Properly configured privacy settings help ensure that your data is only accessible to those who are authorised and that your activities remain private. Here’s how to access and manage your privacy settings to enhance security and privacy: Access Your […]
Tech Tip – Update Your Software and Drivers
Although cyber security insurance may be all very well for after the event, keeping your software and drivers up to date is crucial for helping to prevent security issues in the first place, and for maintaining the security and performance of your Windows device. Updates often include security patches that protect against newly discovered vulnerabilities. […]