Tech Tip – Customise Google Chrome
If you’d like to customise and personalise your Chrome browser, including changing the colour, the theme, and the avatar, here’s how: – Click on the three dots (top right) and click on ‘Settings.’ – Click on ‘You and Google.’ – Pick a theme colour and pick an avatar. – To add a theme, click on […]
Tech Tip – Customise Action Centre Quick Actions
The Action Centre in Windows 10/11 provides quick access to common settings and notifications. You can customise the quick actions to include the settings you use most frequently. Here’s how: To open Action Centre: – Click on the Action Centre icon in the taskbar (or press Win + A). To customise Quick Actions: – Click […]
Tech Tip – Creating Drop-down Lists in Google Sheets
If you use Google Sheets and need to simplify data-entry, adding dropdown lists can really help. Here’s how to add them: – In Google Sheets, select the cell where you want the dropdown list. – Click on ‘Data’, select ‘Data Validation’, and select ‘List of items’. – In the field that loads, type the items […]
Tech Tip – Creating and Sharing WhatsApp Call Links
If you’d like a way to create and share a WhatsApp call link so that anyone with a WhatsApp account can join your call by opening the link, here’s how: – Tap the ‘Calls’ tab and tap ‘Create Call Link’. – Select your call type, video, or voice. – Tap ‘Copy Link’, and send the […]
Tech Tip – Creating An Email List In Outlook
If you’d like a quick and easy way to regularly email group of contacts (e.g. work colleagues or suppliers), Outlook gives you the ability to create a Distribution List (or Contact Group in 365). Here’s how it works: For Outlook Online – Log into outlook.com or select Outlook from the app launcher. – On the Left-hand side, […]
Tech Tip – Create Your Own Custom GPT Assistant
Want ChatGPT to think like you, sound like you, or specialise in your business niche? With Custom GPTs, you can build your own AI assistant in minutes (no coding needed). Here’s how: Why this works: Custom GPTs let you tailor ChatGPT to your specific needs. Whether it’s drafting copy in your brand tone, answering customer […]
Tech Tip – Create Simple To-Do Lists Using Google Tasks
Google Tasks (like Microsoft To-Do), which is already built into Gmail and Google Calendar offers an easy way to create simple to-do lists. Here’s how to use it: – Sign-in to Google, open Calendar, and click on the ‘Tasks’ symbol (right-hand side, blue circle with pen symbol). – Click on “Add a task”. – Add […]
Tech Tip – Create Shortcuts for Important WhatsApp Chat
If there’s a particular and important chat you access frequently, you can create a shortcut for it on your device’s home screen. Here’s how: Long-press on the specific chat in the chat list until it’s selected. Tap on the three dots (top right). Choose “Add chat shortcut.” Tap on “Add”. This will create a shortcut […]
Tech Tip – Create Instant ‘To-Do’ Desktop Notes with Sticky Notes
Jot down ideas, to-do lists, or important reminders for yourself using Sticky Notes in Microsoft Windows. This simple but effective tool allows you to place virtual notes on your desktop, freeing you from paper notes that can get lost, and ensuring you don’t forget critical tasks or information. Here’s how it works: – To open […]
Tech Tip – Create And Share A Form Using Google Forms
For occasions where you need to create surveys, quizzes, or get other quick and easy responses, you may not have tried Google Forms. Here’s to use them: – Go to forms.google.com and sign-in with your Google login. – Select the type of form you need from the gallery (Blank, Event Registration, Contact Information, RSVP, and more). – […]