Recently I had someone call me “good at computers” because I helped them save a Google doc to PDF. I wouldn’t really consider myself good at computers, although my partner thinks I’m a whizz. To me, it’s just something that’s been a part of my life, but on a scale of people that are “good at computers”, I think I’m pretty low.
Nonetheless, I’ve picked up a few tricks. Slippery little tricks on the internet.
No, this blog post is *not* doing wonders for my SEO, but it IS putting a little smile on me face. Not all content has to be searchable content.
Okay, here’s a few:
Get there, quickly:
Docs.New + Sheets.New
Just type it into your browser. It’s faster. Faster than opening google and finding the right folder. I’m not really a Google girlie anymore, but if you’re into documents, here’s your ticket to getting started ASAP. Most often I just use this to do a quick word count.
Youtube 1.25 times speed
Don’t you just wish there was a fast-forward button on some people? On Youtube, (and most video players), there is.
To find the “fast forward button”, click the gear icon, and then go to playback speed. You can adjust for faster or slower, if you’re into that.
Hey Siri, how do you spell?
I love this one. Siri, who lives in the top right corner of my desktop computer and I never talk to out of this context, will answer questions for me.
The main questions I ask Siri are:
Hey Siri, how do you spell?
Hey Siri, what is 36 cm in inches?
The conversions help me a lot when I am working on bringing new products to my Shopify site.
Text Expander Snippets
Text expander is not the only way to obtain snippets. You can even set up text replacements on your phone keyboard settings. It’s an ADA feature that is necessary for some users and still very useful for others. The easiest way to think about snippets is auto correct. That’s how you’re using them mostly, but the options are pretty endless.
The two things I use text expander snippets for most are copy templates and branding.
blog template
hex codes
Delightful ways to get through the day
The sound of rain
It’s me. I’m the millions of views on YouTube Rain videos.
Elyse Myers
Tellme the Taco Story again. Please, I need to feel something.
Watching the Big Bear Bald Eagles
Yeah, I know we’re in a weird space as a nation this decade. Waivering loyalty and such. But can you just LOOK at the bald eagle for a while and think about life? Dinosaurs? Freedom? Those talons, though.
Quick Tips And Tricks
- Three swipes right on the mouse
- Passwordless Authentication, but I’ll let my smart & single friend Michael tell you about that.
- Apple Airdrop
- Tagging instead of renaming screenshot files
My Best Purchases
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- Workflowy
- Ballard Designs Desk
- Tonic Site Shop Website Template
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