Tech Tip – Type Faster In Windows 11 Using ‘Voice Typing’
Windows 11 ‘voice typing’ feature uses online speech recognition so that you can enter text on your PC simply by speaking. Here’s how to use it: – Firstly, make sure you’re connected to the Internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box. – Press Windows logo key + H on […]
Tech Tip – Turn Your Phone Into a Handy Magnifying Glass
Did you know your phone can double up as a magnifying glass? If you don’t have your glasses to hand, this built-in feature lets you zoom in on labels, menus or instructions using your phone’s camera, perfect when you’re out and about. How To Use It On iPhone: – Open the Settings app. – Tap […]
Tech Tip – Turn On End-to-End Encrypted Backups in WhatsApp
Backing up your chats? Make sure your backups are also encrypted. Otherwise, they could be accessed if your cloud account is compromised. How to: – Open WhatsApp and tap ‘Settings’. – Go to ‘Chats > Chat Backup > End-to-End Encrypted Backup’. – Tap ‘Turn On’ and create a password or use a 64-digit encryption key. […]
Tech Tip – Tracking Prevention With Microsoft Edge
If you use the Windows 10 Microsoft Edge browser and you’d like to improve your security and privacy by blocking potentially harmful trackers, here’s how: – In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Settings > Privacy and services. – Set Tracking prevention ‘On’. – Select the level of tracking – Basic, Balanced (the default), or Strict. – ‘Basic’ blocks potentially harmful […]
Tech Tip – Time Travel In Google
If you’d like to see, or remind yourself of what Google’s search engine was like back in 1998 when it started, here’s a fun, instant way to do just that: Type ‘Google in 1998’ into Google’s search bar. Google will immediately adopt the old look, complete with the logo + exclamation mark. To change it […]
Tech Tip – Sync Sticky Notes Across Devices
If you are using Windows 10 and need some simple, handy reminders about work, appointments, calls and more, synced across all your devices and other apps, Microsoft’s Sticky Notes app can help. Here’s how it works: – Open the Sticky Notes app (type Sticky Notes in the Start menu). – When you first launch Sticky […]
Tech Tip – Super-Fast, Easy Way to Show the Desktop
Need to check a file, open a shortcut, or access a widget on your desktop without disrupting your apps? Use a quick and easy to control shortcut to peek at the desktop and return to your work instantly. How to Use the Shortcut 1. Peek at the Desktop: – Press and hold Win + , […]
Tech Tip – Storyline Posts
If you’d like a way to share experiences, celebrate milestones, conduct a poll, propose ideas, and discuss your interests with people across your organisation directly from Microsoft Outlook, try Storyline Posts. Here’s how: – In Outlook, go to the ‘New Email’ button (top left), click on the dropdown arrow, and select ‘Storyline Posts’. – In […]
Tech Tip – Stopping Distracting Ads In YouTube
If you’d like a fast and easy way to remove the distractions of ads popping up in and around the frame when watching YouTube videos, here’s how: – Select any video on YouTube. – Insert “_popup” between the word “watch” and the question mark the in YouTube URL and click on enter. – You can now watch […]
Tech Tip – Stop Videos From Automatically Playing
In Windows 10, using Microsoft Edge, here’s how you can block annoying autoplay ads and videos on a web page: – Click on the 3 dots (top right) and select ‘Settings’. – Select ‘Cookies and site permissions’ (middle of the left-hand menu). – Scroll down to ‘Media Autoplay’ and set to ‘Limit’. – Refresh the […]