Tips Tricks and Other Helpful Advice

[bob3160]

There are many Windows shortcut key combinations you can use.
                       
Here's one you should remember: Windows+Ctrl+Shift+B
The keyboard shortcut Windows+Ctrl+Shift+B is used in Windows operating systems
to reset the graphics driver and refresh the screen if you encounter any issues,
such as a frozen or black screen. It’s a quick way to troubleshoot display problems
without restarting your computer.
Your computer will beep and the screen will flash black for a moment.

[bob3160]

Windows 11 Moment 5 -Fix problems more easily

https://youtu.be/4IGqjdXsKRA
A feature that isn't yet available to everyone but is coming:
“Fix problems using Windows Update”
This video shows how to access that feature.
If you're looking for a video on how to use the Go Back feature
if it's grayed out on your system, check out this video:
https://youtu.be/AIpNbtdlOjY

[bob3160]

ScreenPal - Time Delay Feature Tutorial

https://youtu.be/BaRp4R37qew
The latest update to ScreenPal solves a long time annoyance.
https://screenpal.com/
This video explains the new Time delay feature and demonstrates
setting it up and putting it to use.
I used ScreenPal v3.93 and ZOOM's Clips feature to produce this video.

[bob3160]

Peekaboo - Preview website by selecting it's link (URL)


https://youtu.be/j_kXfEt-750
This works on most but not all Chromium based browsers
It's experimental and needs to be set up in Flags to work.
I'm demonstrating this on a Chrome browser.
chrome://flags

[bob3160]

Clearing the junk, etc. from your browser
- A quick tip -
The fastest way to the Clear browsing data menu is via the Ctrl+Shift+Del keyboard shortcut.
On a Mac, the keyboard shortcut is Command + Shift + Backspace
Another option is via the More button (that little icon with three horizontal dots),
followed by Settings, Privacy and Security and then the Choose what to clear button
under the Clear browsing data heading.

[bob3160]

Circle to Search in Chrome Browser

https://youtu.be/BDTziW0lTUw
This is a feature that's available in Android devices.
In this video I show you how to use it in your Chrome Browser.

[bob3160]

Brave Browser - Copy Text from Image

https://youtu.be/fJdU0uR1RDU
Text from Image the easy way if you're using the Brave Browser.

[bob3160]

Charge Smart, Not Hard
The Secret to a Long-Lasting Phone Battery!

https://youtu.be/rD7DcZvc3pY
Discover the secret to extending your smartphone battery's lifespan
by avoiding common charging mistakes! We'll reveal the magic of
charging to 80% and how you can effortlessly set up your iPhone,
Samsung, or Google Pixel to optimize battery health. Say goodbye to
battery anxiety and hello to a long-lasting device with our smart charging tips!
I used ChatGPT-4o and Pictory.ai to put this information together.
If you're interested in trying Pictory.ai please use the following link.
https://pictory.ai?ref=t015o

[DavidR]

Charge Smart, Not Hard
The Secret to a Long-Lasting Phone Battery!
<snip>
Discover the secret to extending your smartphone battery's lifespan
by avoiding common charging mistakes! We'll reveal the magic of
charging to 80% and how you can effortlessly set up your iPhone,
Samsung, or Google Pixel to optimize battery health. Say goodbye to
battery anxiety and hello to a long-lasting device with our smart charging tips!
<snip>

One of my Samsung Google Android tablets has that built in only charges to 85%.

I have two other phones on that is my primary and another I take when I'm out running.  Neither of these has any limit, my main/primary phone for mobile usage will go 3 to 4 days before it needs to recharge. My secondary (no sim, training) phone will go 6-7 days.  So unlike many users I'm not charging my phone every day.

[bob3160]

The Middle Mouse Button

https://youtu.be/9BuijGCWBI8
The middle mouse button, often a scroll wheel, serves several functions.
Primarily, it allows you to scroll through web pages and documents by moving
the wheel up or down. Pressing the middle button can close tabs when clicked
on them. In some applications, it enables panning or moving around the workspace.
It's a handy tool for navigating and multitasking efficiently.

[bob3160]

Run Don't Hide - msinfo32

This series dives into some useful and easy-to-understand Windows run commands
that the average computer user can utilize. These commands can be accessed
by pressing Windows + R and typing the command into the Run dialog box.
Todays Run Command is all about:
System Information
Command: msinfo32

Outcome: Opens the System Information window, displaying detailed information
about the computer's hardware, system components, and software environment.
Useful for checking system specs and troubleshooting issues.

[bob3160]

Run Don't Hide - devmgmt.msc

This series dives into some useful and easy-to-understand run Windows run commands
that the average computer user can utilize. These commands can be accessed
by pressing Windows + R and typing the command into the Run dialog box.
Todays Run Command is all about:
Device Manager
Command: devmgmt.msc

Outcome: Launches the Device Manager, allowing users to view and manage
hardware devices, update drivers, and troubleshoot hardware problems.

[bob3160]

Update or Replace Chrome Browser Extensions

https://youtu.be/g06m5X7Spv8
This video is a tech tip for those who use Chrome browser extensions.
Google is making a change to make extensions safer, but some extensions
may not work anymore. The video instructs viewers on how to check their
extensions and find alternatives.

[bob3160]

Run Don't Hide - control

This series dives into some useful and easy-to-understand run Windows run commands
that the average computer user can utilize. These commands can be accessed
by pressing Windows + R and typing the command into the Run dialog box.
Todays Run Command is all about:
Control Panel
Command: control

Outcome: Opens the Control Panel, where users can adjust system settings
and configurations, such as network settings, device settings, and user accounts.

[bob3160]

Run Don't Hide - cleanmgr

This series dives into some useful and easy-to-understand run Windows run commands
that the average computer user can utilize. These commands can be accessed
by pressing Windows + R and typing the command into the Run dialog box.
These commands can make it easier for users to perform a variety of tasks,
from checking system information to managing network settings, all without
navigating through multiple menus.
Todays Run Command is all about:
Disk Cleanup
Command: cleanmgr

Outcome: Opens the Disk Cleanup tool, which helps users free up space
on their hard drive by deleting unnecessary files, such as temporary
files and system cache.